May 23, 2011

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
    (There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

1.* Introduction of Robert Mears, 8thgrade student and President of the Galloway Township Middle School Student Council.

2.* Robert Mears, President of the Student Council, will present three contributions
on behalf of the Student Council as follows:

$2,000 to the GTMS FSA for the class trip
$1,000 to the Education Foundation
$1,000 to the Student Activity Account

3.* Recognition of the 2010-11 Teachers of the Year as follows:

Helene Gentile Pomona Preschool
Jeff Morris Galloway Township Middle School
Johanna O'Brien Arthur Rann Elementary School
Kara Manzo Reeds Road Elementary School
Brian Dunn Roland Rogers Elementary School
Alison Marcello Smithville Elementary School
  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
    (This report was reviewed at the 5/9/11 meeting)

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of April, 2011 (Attachment B.2)
    (This report was reviewed at the 5/9/11 meeting)

  3. Out of school suspensions for the month of April, 2011 (Attachment B.3)
    (This report was reviewed at the 5/9/11 meeting)

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

(continued)

4.* Resolution to approve a four day work week beginning June 20, 2011 and
ending August 25, 2011.

5.* Resolution to approve the 2011-12 school calendar (second reading) (Attachment B.4)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Beverly Bodenlos, school
psychologist, with regret, effective June 30, 2011. Ms. Bodenlos has been a teacher and a school psychologist with the Galloway Township School District for 30 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

2.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request of Rebecca Elia, 5thgrade teacher
at Smithville Elementary School, as follows:

10/17/2011 - 11/4/2011 - with pay, with benefits
11/7/11 - 2/17/12 - without pay, with benefits

3.* Resolution to re-employ classroom assistants for the 2011-12 school year effective
September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, final assignments to be determined.
See attached list - Attachment C.1

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

4.* Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2010-11 school year
effective May 24, 2011 through June 30, 2011 pending successful completion of
criminal history review. Account numbers as appropriate:
Kindergarten #11-110-100-101; Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101;
Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101

Danielle Previti Non Certified $75 per day
Amy Price Non Certified $75 per day
Christine Adams Certified $80 per day

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

5.* Resolution to approve the following additional staff for Extended School Year
beginning July 5, 2011 through August 4, 2011 - 4-l/2 hours per day;
Accounts #20-250-100-100-10-SA and #20-250-100-100-11-SA (IDEA)

Social Worker Joe Conte $37.46 hourly
Substitutes Frank Santo $80.00 per day
Kirsten Sullivan $80.00 per day
Monica Lucas $80.00 per day
Joe Palumbo $80.00 per day

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

6.* Resolution to approve the following Child Study Team staff for summer 2011
evaluations / meetings; Account #11-000-219-104-00-SA

Hourly
Penny Reilly $40.63
Nicole Neville $44.49
Stephanie Kunicki $36.98
Joe Conte $37.46
Edie Wagner $40.90
Rachel Regina $35.01
Michele VanSickle $37.46
Jessica Senn $42.88
Heather Samuelson $42.88
Lauren Shapiro $38.05
Mary Roman $54.25
Joanne Popeson $55.31
Crystal Riotta $33.08
Karen Galle $57.16
Robbyn Scott $54.89

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

*Presentations: Best Practices in Homework presented by Betty Napoli and Michael Hinman

Aligning Report Cards with Curriculum Standards by Betty Napoli and
Michael Hinman

Unified Responsible Students Achieving (URSA) presented by
Michael Hinman, Supervisor

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve home schooling for the following student starting May 3, 2011
for the remainder of the 2010-11 school year in accordance with Board Policy
#6172.00: Alternative Education Programs:

Student Grade
OH 4

2.* Resolution to approve the following Drexel University student teaching placement for
Fall 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Stephanie Platt Linda Wimberg Smithville K-6
Sheila Daugherty GTMS 7-8

3.* Resolution to approve the following Rowan University student teaching placements for
Fall 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Allison Gandolfi Jill Tapper Arthur Rann 3
Stephanie Street Anna Schenauer Smithville K-6
Angela McDonough GTMS 7-8

4.* Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, R.P.special education 6 hours
(due to suspension).
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action as recommended by Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator, and the Finance Committee:

  1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
    Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for April 30, 2011
    (Attachments E.1)
    Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
    (Attachments E.2)
    Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachments E.3)
    Special Income Detail. (Attachments E.4)

  2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for April 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

  3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for April 2011. (Attachment E.6)

  4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
    April 30, 2011 after review of the secretary's monthly financial reports
    (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(b) and there have been no changes in anticipated revenue sources and/or amounts so that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

  5. Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of
    April 2011. (Attachment E.7)

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

  1. Resolution to approve the May Bill List - 2010/11 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
  1. Resolution to approve the May transfers - 2010/11 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

8.* Resolution to approve contract for Action Janitorial to provide lawn / grounds keeping, alternate weeding, trimming, and mulch for the 2011 / 2012 school year at a cost not to exceed $64,200.00. Account #11-000-262-420

Other bids received: Brickman $ 69,372.00
Done Right Landscaping $ 65,272.00
Green Scape Landscape $223.800.00

9.* Resolution to approve contract for Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. to provide refuse and recycling collection for the 2011 / 2012 for the Galloway Township Board of Education for a total cost of $41,616.00. Account #11-000-262-420

Other bid received: EarthTech Contracting, Inc. $49,648.00

10.* Resolution to approve JT, a transfer-in student, at Atlantic County Special Services School District, Mays Landing campus, beginning May 16, 2011 until June 30, 2011 at a prorated cost of $4,810. ($33,300 prorated at $185 per diem X 26 days)
Account# 11-000-100-565-00-02

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

11.* Resolution to approve Laura G. Leahy / APN Solutions, for psychiatric evaluations and consultations, on an as needed basis, beginning May 24, 2011 through June 30, 2011, at a cost of $200 per psychiatric evaluation, $75 medication management, $100 per hour-staff consultation, and $25.00 to $100.00 report fees. Account# 11-000-219-390-00-02

  1. FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action as recommended by Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator:

*Reeds Road roofing bid to be awarded pending review by school board solicitor.

Informational Item:

Update for the May 10, 2011 job site meeting for the new gymnasium addition to the Reeds Road Elementary School

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. POLICY

Resolution to approve the following policies (second reading) (changes highlighted in red)
(Attachments G.1-9 were distributed with 5/9/11 agenda):

Communicating with the Public Policy #1100
Board of Education Meetings Policy #1120
Certification Policy #4112.2
Suspension and Expulsion Policy #5114
Vandalism / Violence Policy #5131.5
Drugs, Alcohol, Steroids, Tobacco Policy #5131.6
Equal Educational Opportunity Policy #5145.4
Orientation and Training of Board Members Policy #9200
Public and Executive Sessions Policy #9322

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

(There are no requests at this time.)

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
June 27, 2011 Workshop/Action/Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
  1. SPECIAL EVENTS
May 25, 2011 District-wide Retirement Reception - Carriage House 5:00 - 7:00 pm
June 4, 2011 Galloway Twp. Education Foundation 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run
June 14, 2011 Galloway Township Middle School Promotional Ceremonies
Time Team
4:00 pm G
5:30 pm F
7:00 pm E
8:30 pm H

Spring Concerts

May 24, 2011 Reeds Road Spring Concert 7:00 pm
May 24, 2011 Smithville School Chorus Concert 7:00 pm
May 26, 2011 Smithville Spring Band Concert 7:00 pm
  1. OUT-OF-DISTRICTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The following professional development activities align with our district Local Professional Development Plan, support our district goals and initiatives, provide training as per individual staff member's Professional Development Plans/Professional Growth Plans, relate to federal/ state grants, and/or provide assistance in fulfilling a student's Individualized Education, 504, or
Multidisciplinary Assistance Team plan. These activities have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate administrators and are being recommended by the Superintendent in accordance
with regulations adopted under NJ Administrative Code 6A.

  1. Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.

Activity: Smartboards in the Classroom

Staff Name Date Expenses
Susan Kerrigan May 18, 2011 ETTC Hours
Patti Yamaguchi
Patti Lang
(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting)
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 6a
GTMS CAFETORIUM
MAY 23, 2011
7:00 P.M

OUT-OF-DISTRICTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

(continued)

Activity: Integrity Transportation Safety Meeting

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Georgette Reeves May 25, 2011 Travel: $5.56 11-000-251-580-00-00

Activity: NJ Schools to Watch

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Sharon Kurtz May 23, 2011 Travel: $27.90 11-000-230-580-00-00
John Billen

Activity: NJPEOSH Recordkeeping Training Class

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Sharon Delany June 6, 2011 Travel: $6.00 11-000-230-580-00-00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Informational Items:

Activity: South Jersey Band Directors Spring Meeting

Staff Name Date Expenses
John Dondero June 1, 2011 No Cost

Activity: Getting Ready for the Common Core in Grades K-2

Staff Name Date Expenses
Darlene Gilly June 9, 2011 No cost

Activity: NJ ASK 6-8 Math Item Review

Staff Name Date Expenses
Carol deRuyter June 16, 2011 No Cost
July 19-22, 2011
Aug. 16-19, 2011
Aug. 25 & 26, 2011
  1. OLD BUSINESS

1.* Resolution to approve the following 2010-2011 goals for Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. Annette C. Giaquinto:

  • To enhance student achievement in language arts and mathematics as measured by
    available assessments;
  • To enhance municipal relations / shared services with the Township of Galloway;
  • To enhance parent / guardian relations through increased use of eBoards / blogs;
  • To refine the budget development process.

*Informational Item:

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMITTEE MEMBERS/APPOINTMENTS 2011/2012

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Suzette Cordero
(Administrative) Kathy Styles-Landgraf
CHILD CARE PROGRAM COUNCIL Kathy Styles-Landgraf
(Administrative) Beverly Evensen
EDUCATION FOUNDATION John W. Knorr, Representative
(Board)
FACILITIES COMMITTEE Robert Iannacone, Chairperson
(Board) George Schwenger
Suzette Cordero
FAMILY LIFEADVISORY COMMITTEE Kathy Styles-Landgraf
(Administrative) Suzette Cordero
FINANCE COMMITTEE John W. Knorr, Chairperson
(Board) Richard Dase
Rosemary Hollway
  1. OLD BUSINESS

(continued)

GOVERNMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE Richard Dase, Chairperson
(Board) Beverly Evensen
Kathy Styles-Landgraf
NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE Robert Iannacone, Chairperson
(Board) Suzette Cordero
John Knorr
NJSBA/ COUNTY ASSOCIATION Robert Iannacone, Delegate
(Board) Richard Dase, Alternate Delegate
NUTRITION COMMITTEE Beverly Evensen
(Administrative) Rosemary Hollway
POLICY COMMITTEE Kathy Styles-Landgraf, Chairperson
(Board) Beverly Evensen
Rosemary Hollway
SAFETY COMMITTEE Beverly Evensen
(Administrative) Rosemary Hollway
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE George Schwenger, Chairperson
(Board) Suzette Cordero
Ernest Huggard
NON-VOTING SEAT ON THE Richard Dase, Representative
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
(Board)
NON-VOTING SEAT ON THE Robert Iannacone, Representative
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD
(Board)
  1. NEW BUSINESS
  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

*Personnel

*Student situations

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

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