August 22, 2011

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

1.* "Thank You" note from Phyllis Glomb for the wonderful retirement celebration and
crystal plaque. She appreciates all of her years teaching in the Galloway School District.

PRESENTATIONS

1.* Recognition of Terry Dougherty, Teacher of third grade at Roland Rogers Elementary School,
for receiving a grant from the Military Children Education Coalition (MCEC). Mrs. Dougherty
volunteers her time to assist children of military parents / guardians with the challenges of
transitioning to different schools. Terry attended the MCEC national conference as a
recipient of this grant.

2.* Recognition of Angela McDonough, Teacher of Health and Physical education at Galloway
Township Middle School, for being named as one of three AtlantiCare's Healthy Educator
Award recipients. This award was established to honor those individuals who consistently
teach and role model healthy lifestyles to their students and their peers.

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
(This report was reviewed at the August 15, 2011 Board meeting)

2.* Resolution to approve the Superintendent's goals for the 2011-2012 school year
as follows:

  • To enhance student learning in English Language Arts and Mathematics as

measured by available assessments;

  • To enhance parent / guardian relations through the increased use of eBoards /

blogs and implementation of a student information system parent portal;

  • To enhance senior citizen involvement in the schools;
  • To develop and implement, along with the Board of Education, a campaign to pass the annual school budget.

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3.* Resolution to approve the Full Time School Principal Waiver Request for a full time
non-teaching principal for the 2011-2012 school year for Arthur Rann Elementary School
and Pomona Pre-School. (Attachment B.2)

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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

1,* Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Geoff Haines, assistant principal at
Galloway Township Middle School effective October 18, 2011 or earlier if a suitable
replacement can be found.

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2.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Carrie Giaconia, classroom
assistant at Pomona Pre-school as follows:

10/3/11 - 10/21/11 - with pay, with benefits
10/24/11 - 3/12/12 - without pay, with benefits

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3.* Resolution to approve the Job Description for Braille Transcriber (second reading)
(This job description was attached to the 8/15/11 agenda.)

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  1. RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

4.* Resolution to approve Timothy E. Kelley as district Business Administrator / Board
Secretary effective November 15, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $107,500 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-251-104 (replacement position)

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5.* Resolution to approve Heather Harris as part-time 10 month Library Secretary at Reeds Road
Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
June 30, 2012. Salary: $20,987.05 (pro-rated); Step: 1; Account #11-000-222-105-45-SA
(replacement position)

6.* Resolution to approve Allie Stern as a part-time Intervention teacher at Reeds Road Elementary
School for the 2011-2012 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $29,334.80 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-230-100-101-ED-SA
(new position)

7.* Resolution to approve the following substitutes for the 2011-12 school year effective
September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012: (Attachment C.1)
Substitute Teachers (account numbers as appropriate) Kindergarten #11-110-100-101;
Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101
Salary: Non-certified $75.00 per day; Certified $80.00 per day;
Substitute Nurses - Account #11-000-213-104; Salary: $100 per day
Substitute Secretaries - Account #11-000-240-105; Salary: $9.35 per hour
Substitute Custodians - Account #11-000-262-110; Salary: $9.00 per hour
Substitute Food Service - Account #60-910-310-100; Salary: $7.50 per hour

8.* Resolution to approve Thomas Reilly as a full time custodian for the 2011-2012
school year effective August 23, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $29,010 (pro-rated);
Step: 1; Account #11-000-262-110-00 (replacement position)

  1. RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

9.* Resolution to approve Beth Halsted as a part-time custodian for the 2011-2012
school year effective August 23, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $19,341 (pro-rated)
5 hours per day; Step: 1; Account #11-000-262-110-00 (new position)

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RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

10.* Resolution to approve the Child Care staff and substitutes for the 2011-2012 school
year. Account Number #62-990-320-101-00-SA (Attachment C.2)

11.* Resolution to approve the following staff for Pre-K training.
Stipend: $26 / hour - up to 12 hours per person; Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA

Joyce Cantz Laura Risley
Marie Geary Sarah Ashley Sharpe
Katie Hendricks

12.* Resolution to approve the following teachers for in-class Resource / Co-Teaching
Partnership training. Stipend: $26 / hour; not to exceed 3 hours per person.
Account #11-000-223-101-00-SA

Angela Cappelluti Carol Houck Starr Sherman
Jackie Durazzi Ellen Kell Marie King
Karen Ewert Julie Mandes Robyn Talvacchio
Jill Fernandez Katie McAvey Megan Schenauer
Erin Fitzpatrick Christina Stamelos Donna Fulmer
Jen Files Jeannine Wiener Paula Junker
Michele Schettino Tom Kivlin Pat Demidio
Matt Marmaro Amy Summer Joy Daley
Kewy Santana Peg Douglas Coreen Welch
Kass Piotrowski

13.* Resolution to approve Sharon Dubitsky for additional summer work up to 10 hours.
Salary: $20.30 per hour; Account #20-231-200-100-11-SA (NCLB Title I)

  1. RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

14.* Resolution to approve the following staff supplemental positions for the 2011-2012
school year:

Pomona Pre-School
Account #11-105-100-101-40-SA; Stipend: $1350
Head Teacher
Kristin Swanson

Arthur Rann Elementary School
Team Leaders
Accounts #11-110-100-101-15-SA; #11-120-100-101-15-SA; #11-130-100-101-15-SA;

Stipend: $1900 each
Kathleen Federico Colleen Bruce
Ginny Bisignaro Cathy Clark
Kirsten Sullivan Rebecca Cohen
Kevin Lightcap Jeremiah Paton
Renee Hall

Multi-Disciplinary Assistance Team (MAT)
Accounts #11-120-100-101-15-SA; #11-000-218-104-00-SA; Stipend: $1900 each

Kerrie Benitez Rick Brenner
Matthew Kraybill Janet Moran
Jennifer Goodwin Nicole Fedeli

Reeds Road Elementary School
Team Leaders
Accounts #11-110-100-101-45-SA; #11-120-100-101-45-SA; #11-130-100-101-45-SA;

Stipend: $1900 each
Pat Culkin Kathy Warren
Robyn Devine Sue Simmons
Patti Lesage Ben Fong
Ed Zimmerman Kandi Hayden
Carol Zarrilli

Multi-Disciplinary Assistance Team (MAT)
Accounts #11-120-100-101-45-SA; #11-000-218-104-00-SA; Stipend: $1900 each

Jessica Feldman Carol Jeter
Meghan Bruscato Carol Zarrilli
  1. RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

Smithville Elementary School
Team Leaders
Accounts #11-110-100-101-48-SA; #11-120-100-101-48-SA; #11-130-100-101-48-SA;

Stipend: $1900 each
Dave Werner Ellen Franks
Helen Viscuglia Mark Bisignaro
Carol Somers Tracy Spoto-Picucci
Lisa Clarke Anna Schenauer
Carol Houck

Multi-Disciplinary Assistance Team (MAT)
Accounts#11-120-100-101-48-SA; #11-000-218-104-00-SA; Stipend: $1900 each

Angela Ret Alison Marcello
Carol Banks Susan Flicker
Sue Folcher Lindsey Zabelski

Roland Rogers Elementary School
Team Leaders
Accounts #11-110-100-101-46-SA; #11-120-100-101-46-SA; #11-130-100-101-46-SA;

Stipend: $1900 each
Paul Albert Patti Lang
Tracy Bustard Laura Martin
Terry Dougherty Sean McCarthy
Kathy Geib Barbara Olson
Mai Gruber

Multi-Disciplinary Assistance Team (MAT)
Accounts#11-120-100-101-46-SA; #11-000-218-104-00-SA; Stipend: $1900 each

Tracy Bustard Tina Butterhof
Barbara Olson Brooke Rose
Mary Beth Wegman Vacancy

Galloway Township Middle School
Team Leaders
Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA; Stipend: $1900 each

Alex Conaway Gail Mimler
Madeline Stapleton Charisse Ellis
Cynthia Legowski Jamie Sarraiocco
Eric Rybka Rainer Birkenstock
Carol deRuyter
  1. RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

Galloway Township Middle School
Multi-Disciplinary Assistance Team (MAT)
Accounts #11-130-100-101-16-SA; #11-000-218-104-00-SA; Stipend: $1900 each

Carol deRuyter Regina Pruna
Jeff Morris Kevin Krumaker
Paula Junker

15.* Resolution to approve the following supplemental positions for staff members at
Galloway Township Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year effective
September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. (Attachment C.3)

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*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Presentation: Addressing the Common Core in Math and Science by Betty Napoli,
Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve the District Curriculum Review and Revision Schedule to align to
New Jersey's Adoption of the Common Core. (Attachment D.1)

2.* Resolution to approve the District Curriculum Program for 2011-2012 school year.
(Attachment D.2)

3.* Resolution to approve the 2011-2012 Local Professional Development Plan as presented on
March 21, 2011.

4.* Resolution to approve the following Stockton field placements for Fall 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Jessica D'Ambrosio Patti Lesage Reeds Road 2

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*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 the Finance Committee and Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator:

  1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:

    Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for June 30, 2011 and July 31, 2011.
    (Attachments E.1and E.1a)
    Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
    (Attachments E.2)
    Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachments E.3)
    Special Income Detail. (Attachments E.4)

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  3. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for June and July 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5and E.5a)

  4. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for June and July 2011. (Attachment E.6 and E.6a)

  5. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
    June 30, 2011 and July 31, 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.

  6. Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of June 30,
    2011 and July 31, 2011. (Attachment E.7and 7.a)

  7. Resolution to ratify the June Supplemental Bill List - 2010-11 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

  8. Resolution to ratify the June transfers - 2010-11 Budget and the July transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9 and 9.a)

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(continued)

  1. Resolution to ratify the July Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.10)

  2. Resolution to approve the August Bill List - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.11)

  3. Resolution to approve the August transfers - 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.12)

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11.* Resolution to approve the joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County Special Services. Account #11-000-270-5151-00-00

TYPE OF CONTRACT
TYPE OF ROUTE SCHOOL ROUTE NUMBER OF STUDENTS JOINER COST
ESY ACSSSD HS9 3 3,960.00
ESY ACSSSD ELEM5 19 25,080.00
ESY ACSSSD ELEM9 1 1,320.00
ESY ACSSSD HS8 3 3,960.00
ESY ACSSSD HS7 1 1,320.00

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(continued)

12.* Resolution to approve the following transportation contracts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2011- 2012 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00

(All routes 180 days unless marked)

TYPE OF CONTRACT

(Activity routes days = possible days)

RENEWAL NEW CONTRACT TYPE OF ROUTE SCHOOL ROUTE DAYS PER DIEM PER ANNUM
XX CMO5D To/From GTMS GT24 $110.57 $19,902.60
GTMS GT25 $110.57 $19,902.60
Reeds Road RR13 $186.23 $33,521.40
Arthur Rann AR17 $110.57 $19,902.60
XX CMO5E Activity GTMS ACT1 150 $ 78.55 $11,782.50
Activity GTMS ACT2 150 $ 78.55 $11,782.50
Activity GTMS ACT3 150 $ 78.55 $11,782.50
Activity GTMS ACT4 150 $ 78.55 $11,782.50
XX CM08 To/From Reeds Road RR14 $219.67 $39,540.60
Roland Rogers RG14 $219.67 $39,540.60
Roland Rogers RG15 $277.20 $49,896.00
XX CM04 To/From Arthur Rann AR01 $ 94.42 $16,995.60
Arthur Rann AR02 $194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR03 194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR04 194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR05 194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR08 194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR09 194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR10 194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR12 194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR15 194.77 $35,058.60
Arthur Rann AR16 194.77 $35,058.60
GTMS GT01 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT02 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT03 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT04 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT05 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT06 94.42 $6,995.60
GTMS GT07 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT08 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT09 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT10 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT11 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT13 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT15 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT16 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT17 129.83 $23,369.40
GTMS GT18 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT19 94.42 $16,995.60
GTMS GT20 188.88 $33,998.40
GTMS GT21 188.88 $33,998.40
Roland RG02 94.42 $16,995.60
Roland RG04 94.42 $16,995.60
Roland RG06 94.42 $16,995.60
Roland RG07 94.42 $16,995.60
Roland RG09 94.42 $16,995.60
Roland RG10 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR01 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR02 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR04 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR05 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR06 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR07 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR08 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR09 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR10 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR11 94.42 $16,995.60
Reeds Road RR12 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM01 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM02 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM03 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM05 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM07 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM08 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM09 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM10 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM11 94.42 $16,995.60
Smithville SM12 94.42 $16,995.60
Gtms/Reeds SP1P 267.8 $48,204.00
Reeds Road SP2P 267.8 $48,204.00
Reeds Road SP3P 267.8 $48,204.00
Arthur Rann SP5P 267.8 $48,204.00
Roland Rogers SP6P 244.2 $43,956.00
Roland Rogers SP7P 267.8 $48,204.00
XX CM07 To/From GTMS/Smithville SP12 $223.85 $40,293.00
XX CM08A Athletic trips Various -4hours GT-1 $219.67
& Field trips each additional hr 55.-00
XX CM09 To/From G Charter GCC3 $182.21 $32,797.80
G Charter GCC4 $182.21 $32,797.80
To/From Roland RG17 $182.21 $32,797.80
To/From Smithville SP14 $232.82 $41,907.60
xx CM10 to/from Arthur Rann AR18 $182.21 $32,797.80
Arthur Rann AR19 $182.21 $32,797.80
Arthur Rann AR20 $182.21 $32,797.80
Roland Rogers RG16 $182.21 $32,797.80
Roland Rogers RG18 $182.21 $32,797.80
Reeds Road RR15 $182.21 $32,797.80
Smithville SM14 $182.21 $32,797.80
Smithville SM15 $182.21 $32,797.80
Smithville SM16 $182.21 $32,797.80
Smithville SP8K $232.82 $41,907.60
Pomona SPPS1 $232.82 $41,907.60
Pomona SPPS2 $232.82 $41,907.60
Pomona SPPS3 $232.82 $41,907.60
Pomona SPPS4 $232.82 $41,907.60
Pomona SPPS5 $232.82 $41,907.60
Pomona SPPS6 $232.82 $41,907.60
xx CM10B to/from Arthur Rann SP9P $237.88 $42,818.40
xx CM11 to/from Smithville SM04 $114.00 $20,520.00
Arthur Rann AR06 $ 94.00 $16,920.00
YALE Cherry Hil YL-CH $245.00 $44,100.00
(ZG & RM)
xx CM10A to/from Port Republic

(4 Choice Students)

xx CM08C To/From Roland Rogers SP11 $277.20 $49,896.00 First Student
xx CM06J to/from GTMS GT22 $100.72 $18,129.60 First Student

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(continued)

13.* Resolution to approve the following parental contract for the 2011-2012 school year.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: PARENTAL

Student Contract Type School Per Diem Total
To/From
GE GE11-12 ACSSSD 182 $40.00 $7,280.00

PER MONTH

AK & DK DK-11 To/From Smithville $400.00 $4,000.00

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14.* Resolution to award the Food Service Paper and Cleaning Supplies to South Jersey Paper the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $56,956.00. Account #60-910-310-602-00-00
(Attachment E.13)

Other bids received were disqualified because they were delivered after the prevailing time:

Camden Bag & Paper Company
Central Poly Corporation
Penn Jersey Paper Company

15.* Resolution to award the Milk and Dairy bid to Cream-O-Land Dairies, LLC for the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $309,367.35. Account #60-910-310-870-00-00
No other bids received. (Attachment E.14)

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(continued)

16.* Resolution to approve Paul's Commodity Hauling, Inc. for commodity pick-up and delivery service contract for the 2011-2012 school year, at a cost of $2.50 per case. Account #60-910- 310-878 (Attachment E.15)

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*Added after Workshop/Action meeting.

  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

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

  1. Resolution to approve Change Order #1, from Purdy Mechanical, Inc., unused allowance for plumbing work at the Reeds Road Elementary School for a totaldecrease of $13,275.00. Original contract was for $97,362.00 and the revised amount is $84,087.00. (Attachment F.1)

  2. Resolution to approve Change Order #1, from Surety Mechanical Services, unused allowance for HVAC work at the Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium addition, for a totaldecrease of $5,100.00. Original contract was for $187,173.00 and the revised amount is $182,073.00. (Attachment F.2)

  3. Resolution to approve Change Order #2, from Martell Electric Company., unused allowance for electrical work at the Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium a totaldecrease of $4,477.39. Original contract was for $139,100.00 and the revised amount is $138,585.61. (Attachment F.3)

  4. Resolution to approve Change Order #3, from Martell Construction Company, for general construction work at the Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium addition for a total increase of $2,470.00. Original contract was for $1,424,500.00 and the revised amount is $1,447,766.00. (Attachment F.4)

  5. Resolution to approve Change Order #4, from Martell Construction Company, for unused allowance for general construction work at the Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium addition for a totaldecrease of $1,022.26. Original contract was for $1,424,500.00 and the revised amount is $1,446,743.74 for labor and material to provide fencing at electrical panels in storage room. (Attachment F.5)

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(continued)

*6. Resolution authorizing the school district officials and professional advisors to prepare and submit documentation to the appropriate state and local agencies in connection with certain health/safety improvements to its facilities:

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY,

IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION TO THE APPROPRIATE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN HEALTH/SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS FACILITIES

BACKGROUND

WHEREAS, The Board of Education of the Township of Galloway, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey ("Board" when referring to the governing body and "School District" when referring to the legal entity governed by the Board) has determined to undertake various health and safety improvements to its facilities, including (i) the renovation and/or replacement of the roofs at Roland Rogers Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School and Arthur Rann Elementary School; (ii) the upgrading and/or replacement of the fire alarm systems at the Reeds Road Elementary School, Roland Rogers Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School; (iii) the reconstruction and/or replacement of the parking lot at Arthur Rann Elementary School; (iv) the reconstruction and/or renovation of the storm water system at Arthur Rann Elementary School; and (v) other related improvements (collectively, the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act ("Act") and other applicable law requires, as a condition precedent to undertaking the Project, the obtainment of various approvals by the School District; and

WHEREAS, the School District must issue its school bonds to finance the costs of the Project ("Bonds"); and

WHEREAS, the Project and the issuance of the Bonds must be approved by the voters of the School District ("Bond Referendum"); and

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(continued)

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to authorize the appropriate School District officials and professional advisors to prepare and submit such applications and documents and to obtain such approvals as may be necessary to facilitate the Project and the Bond Referendum.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. In order to facilitate the Project and the Bond Referendum, the President of the Board, Superintendent of Schools, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, other appropriate School District officials, together with the School District's Consulting Engineer, Solicitor, Bond Counsel and Auditor, are hereby authorized and directed to prepare and submit to the New Jersey Department of Education and any other governmental agency, such applications, filings and documentation with respect to the Project and the Bond Referendum including, but not be limited to, an Amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan and Project Application, as may be required under the Act and other applicable laws, and to represent the School District in matters pertaining thereto and the Bond Referendum.

Section 2. All actions heretofore taken and documents prepared or executed by or on behalf of the School District by the President of the Board, Superintendent of Schools, Business Administrator/Board Secretary or by the School District's professional advisors in connection with the Project and the Bond Referendum or matters related thereto are hereby authorized, approved, ratified and confirmed.

Section 3. The President of the Board, Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary are each hereby authorized to determine all matters and execute all documents and instruments in connection with the preparation and filing of the documents described herein, and the signatures of the President of the Board, Superintendent of Schools or the Business Administrator/Board Secretary on such documents or instruments shall be conclusive as to such determinations.

Section 4. All resolutions, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and rescinded to the extent of any such inconsistency.

Section 5. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption this 22nd day of August, 2011.

7.* Resolution to appoint Parker McCay P.A. as Bond Counsel in connection with referendum for improvements to school facilities.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY,
IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY APPOINTING PARKER McCAY P.A., AS BOND COUNSEL

BACKGROUND

WHEREAS, The Board of Education of the Township of Galloway, in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey ("School District") has a need for a law firm specializing in public finance to assist it in matters relating to, inter alia, the issuance of debt; and

WHEREAS, the law firm of Parker McCay P.A., Mount Laurel, Lawrenceville and Atlantic City, New Jersey, is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in public finance and is able to assist the School District in such matters; and

WHEREAS, the School District has reviewed the credentials, expertise and estimated fees of Parker McCay P.A. for the services to be provided as Bond Counsel and is satisfied that the services will be of the highest quality at a fair and reasonable price; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18-5.a.(1), authorizes the School District to appoint Parker McCay P.A. as Bond Counsel without advertising for bids since the services to be provided are professional in nature.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Parker McCay P.A., Mount Laurel, Lawrenceville and Atlantic City, New Jersey is hereby appointed as Bond Counsel to the District.

Section 2. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the School District, an agreement with Parker McCay P.A. for the legal services to be rendered.

Section 3. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary is hereby authorized to publish notice of this appointment and the terms thereof, as required by applicable law.

Section 4. All resolutions, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and rescinded to the extent of any such inconsistency.

Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

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8.* THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS
TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  • RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Public School District Board of Education approve the following project:
  • FVHD #4207A Roland Rogers Elementary School Fire Alarm Replacement and Roof Replacement
  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

(continued)

  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C., be authorized to submit the above project to the NJ Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.
  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as "other capital projects" as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The District will not seek State funding for the above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Faridy Veisz Fraytak to incorporate the above project be approved.

9.* THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS
TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  • RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Public School District Board of Education approve the following project:
  • FVHD #4207B Reeds Road Elementary School Fire Alarm Replacement
  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C., be authorized to submit the above project to the NJ Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.
  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as "other capital projects" as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The District will not seek State funding for the above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Faridy Veisz Fraytak to incorporate the above project be approved.

10.* THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS
TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  • RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Public School District Board of Education approve the following project:
  • FVHD #4207C Smithville Elementary School Fire Alarm Replacement and Roof Replacement
  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C., be authorized to submit the above project to the NJ Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.
  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

(continued)

  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as "other capital projects" as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The District will not seek State funding for the above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Faridy Veisz Fraytak to incorporate the above project be approved.

11.* THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS
TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  • RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Public School District Board of Education approve the following project:
  • FVHD #4207E Arthur Rann Elementary School parking lot and curb replacement and storm system replacement
  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C., be authorized to submit the above project to the NJ Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.
  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as "other capital projects" as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The District will not seek State funding for the above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Faridy Veisz Fraytak to incorporate the above project be approved.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

12.* THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS
TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  • RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Public School District Board of Education approve the following project:
  1. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

(continued)

  • FVHD #4195 Arthur Rann Elementary School Roof Replacement
  • NJDOE Plan # 1690-015-11-1000
  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District's architects, Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C., be authorized to submit the above project to the NJ Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.
  • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approved as "other capital projects" as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The District will not seek State funding for the above project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Faridy Veisz Fraytak to incorporate the above project be approved.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

13.* Resolution of Galloway Board of Education of the Galloway Township Public School District in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, authorizing the amendments to the long-range facilities plan for a new roof on the modular classroom behind the Reeds Road Elementary School to the New Jersey Department of Education.
Be It Further Resolved that amendments be made to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. be authorized to submit the above project to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval on the District's behalf.

Be It Further Resolved that the above mentioned project be approved as an "other capital project" as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26 - The District will not seek State funding for the above project.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop/Action meeting.

  1. POLICY

1.* Board Member Qualifications, Prohibited Acts and Policy #9271.00
Code of Ethics (first reading) (Attachment G.1)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. . COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

1.* Brownie Troop 11065 has requested the use of the Roland Rogers cafeteria on various
Thursday evenings from September 15, 2011 through June 7, 2012 from 6:15 pm to
7:45 pm for their meetings.

2.* The Galloway Renegades Cheerleaders have requested the use of the Arthur Rann
gymnasium Monday through Thursday beginning September 7, 2011 through
November 21, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for practice.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Sept. 26, 2011 Workshop / Action / Regular Meeting of the Board 7:00 p.m. GTMS

  1. SPECIAL EVENTS
August 31, 2011 New Staff Orientation - GTMS Cafetorium 8:00 a.m.
September 1, 2011 Opening Day for Staff 8:30 a.m.
September 20, 2011 Arthur Rann School Back to School Night 7:00 p.m.
September 20, 2011 Roland Rogers School Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.
September 21, 2011 Reeds Road School Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.
September 22, 2011 Smithville School Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.
September 27, 2011 Pomona Pre-School Back to School Night 7:00 p.m.
October 6, 2011 Galloway Township Middle School
Back to School Night 6:45 p.m.
  1. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL 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: Pre-K Training at George Mitchell Elementary School in Little Egg Harbor, N.J.

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Marie Geary August 25 & 26 $12.40 per driver 11-000-223-580-00-01
Laura Risley "
Sarah Ashley Sharpe "
Katie Hendricks "
Joyce Cantz "

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop/Action Meeting.

  1. OLD BUSINESS
  1. NEW BUSINESS
  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  • Interviews for Board Vacancy
  • Potential Litigation
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