June 27, 2011

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
  1. Letter to the Board of Education from Kathy Styles-Landgraf resigning from the Board effective July 1, 2011.

  2. Letter to the Superintendent and members of the Board of Education from Mrs. Janis Buckelew dated June 7, 2011 expressing her pleasure and gratitude for the planning and work completed by staff members in creating "Mr. B's Backyard Classroom.

  3. E-mail to the Business Administrator from Michael McGrath, account executive from the Van Dyk Group, congratulating Galloway Township Public Schools for achieving the highest possible award based on the active participation in the SAIF (Safety Alliance Incentive Plan). These actions result in direct dollar saving to the district.

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Recognition of Board Member Kathy Styles-Landgraf for her dedication and commitment to the students and staff of the Galloway Township School District for the past two years.
    Presentation by Board President Ernest D. Huggard and Superintendent of Schools Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.

  2. Recognition of the following students who participated in the All South Jersey Elementary Honors Band:

Arthur Rann Elementary School - Instrumental Music Teacher, Mike Denice

Matt Sato
Alison Reed
Megan Cartier

Roland Rogers Elementary School - Instrumental Music Teacher, Mike Marano

Alexis Mazzatta
Alexa Petillo
Ryan Flemming
Kevin Spikol

Reeds Road Elementary School - Instrumental Music Teacher, Ben Fong

Aaron Sciaretto
Joanna Noto

Smithville Elementary School - Instrumental Music Teacher, Patrick O'Keefe

Lucas Smith
Luis Ozoria
Emilie Karovic

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of May and June, 2011
    (Reports for May and June will be provided at the August 15, 2011 Board of Education Meeting.)

  3. Out of school suspensions for the month of May and June, 2011 (Attachment B.3)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
  1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Vickie L Tomasco, School Business Administrator / Board Secretary, with regret, effective December 1, 2011. Mrs. Tomasco
    has been the district's School Business Administrator for nine years and her knowledge and expertise have been an asset to the district. Her dedication and commitment to students and staff are appreciated by our entire school family.

  2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from John Billen, Ed. D., Assistant Principal at Galloway Township Middle School, effective August 1, 2011, or sooner if a suitable replacement can be found.

  3. Resolution to approve the recommended salary of other administrative and support staff not represented by a bargaining unit for the 2011-12 school year. See attached list.
    (Attachment C.1)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Domenica Wastell as Manager of Food Services for the 2011-2012 school year effective July 1 through 15 (depending upon release from current employer)
    through June 30, 2012. Salary: $62,900; Account #60-910-310-104-00-SA (replacement position)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Brooke Rose as a 4thgrade in-class resource teacher at Roland
    Rogers School for the 2011-12 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: $49,535 September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (prorated);
    $50,545 January 2, 2012 to June 30, 2012 (prorated); Degree: MA; Step. 7;
    Account #11-213-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)

  2. Resolution to approve Angela Cappelluti as a 4thgrade in-class resource teacher at
    Smithville School for the 2011-12 school year effective September 1, 2011 through
    June 30, 2012. Salary: $44,400 September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (prorated);
    $44,800 January 2, 2012 to June 30, 2012 (prorated); Degree BA; Step 3;
    Account #11-213-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)

  3. Resolution to approve Nicole Brooks as a basic skills teacher at Assumption School
    for the 2011-12 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
    Salary: $44,800 September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (prorated);
    $45,200 January 2, 2012 to June 30, 2012 (prorated); Degree BA; Step 4;
    Account #20-502-100-100-98-SA (replacement position)

  4. Resolution to approve Cindy Verderber as an art teacher at Smithville School
    for the 2011-12 school year effective September 1, 2011 through January 1, 2012.
    Salary: $45,650 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 5
    Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (Maternity Leave replacement position)

  5. Resolution to approve Tricia Rotellini as a classroom assistant for the 2011-12
    school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Final assignment to
    be determined. Salary: $177.67 per diem September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (prorated); $181.22 per diem January 2, 2012 to June 30, 2012 (prorated) 183 days;
    Account #11-000-217-101-XX-SA (replacement position)

  6. Resolution to approve Tina Hart as a classroom assistant for the 2011-12
    school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Final assignment to
    be determined. Salary: $163.47 per diem September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (prorated); $166.74 per diem January 2, 2012 to June 30, 2012 (prorated) 183 days;
    Account #11-190-100-106-XX-SA (replacement position)

  7. Resolution to approve John O'Kane as a classroom assistant for the 2011-12
    school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Final assignment
    to be determined. Salary: $177.67 per diem September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (prorated); $181.22 per diem January 2, 2012 to June 30, 2012 (prorated) 183 days;
    Account #11-213-100-101-XX-SA (new position)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Elizabeth Apgar as a part-time classroom assistant for the 2011-12 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Final assignment to be
    determined. Salary: $163.47 per diem September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (prorated); $166.74 per diem Jan. 2, 2012 to June 30, 2012 (prorated) 183 days;
    Account # 11-190-100-106-XX-SA (replacement position)

  2. Resolution to approve Karen Morales as a part-time classroom assistant for the 2011-12 school year effective September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Final assignment to be
    determined. Salary: $172.04 per diem September 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (prorated); $181.22 per diem Jan. 2, 2012 to June 30, 2012 (prorated) 183 days;
    Account #11-190-100-106-XX-SA (replacement position)
  3. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2011-12 school year effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 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

Amanda Wegman Non Certified $75.00 per day
Elsie Sandin Non Certified $75.00 per day
Jennifer Gregory Certified $80.00 per day

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the Summer Learning Program, July 5 through July 28, 2011. Stipend: $80 per day
    Accounts #20-451-100-100-10-SA, #20-231-100-100-10-SA; and
    #20-231-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title I ARRAand Title I)

Jan Manganiello
Barbara Somers
Cheryl Knabe
Kathy Warren

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve Sharon Dubitsky for additional summer work as follows:
    (1) Summer Learning Program - July 27 and 28, 2011, 5 hours per day.
    Salary: $20.30 per hour; Account #20-231-200-100-11-SA (NCLB Title I)
    (2) Curriculum Department summer work not to exceed 30 hours total during
    July and August, 2011. Salary: $20.30 per hour; Account #11-000-221-105-00-SA

  2. Resolution to approve teachers to be identified for summer evaluation and IEP meetings
    as required by NJAC at $36 per hour. (Teachers determined based on which students
    are being evaluated as well as teacher availability.) Account #11-000-219-104-00-SA

  3. Resolution to approve the following additional staff for Extended School Year beginnin
    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)

1:1 Teaching Assistant Tina Hart $23.35 per hour
Substitute Karen Morales $75 per day
Substitute Heather Burke $80 per day
  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Touch Math K-3 training:
    Stipend: $26 per hour; not to exceed 2 -four hour days per person.
    Account #20-270-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Alcorn, Kim Atkins, Christa Badia, Carol
Becker, Melanie Benitez, Kerrie Bishop, Sherilyn
Bongiovanni, Jen Brooks, Gloria Bruce, Colleen
Bruckler, Pam Bruscato, Meghan Byrne, Becky
Chisholm, Katie Cohen, Becky Conover, Ruth Ann
Cozzan, Cathy Culkin, Pat Daley, Joy
DeFoney, Colleen Derasmo, Jennifer Devine, Robyn
Doan, Kelly Dougherty, Terry Duricek, Regina
Folcher, Susan Gilly, Darlene Goodwin, Jennifer
Gruber, Mai Hally, Anita Hammerer, Karen
Hogan, Gerry Kell, Ellen Knabe, Cheryl
Lewis, Dawn Marcello, Alison Marti, Christina
Massagli, Julianne McAnney, Cynthia Milliken, Stephanie
Mooney, Dianne Muller, Priscilla Nigro, Mary Anne
Novasak, Lauren Olson, Barbara Pareene, Sandy
Provenzano, Nancy Richardson, Bridget Rose, Brooke
Silver, Regina Sines, Fran Sullivan, Kirsten
Summer, Amy Tapper, Jill Wenig, Terry
Werner, David Wheaton, Lauren

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Foss Science K-3 training:
    Stipend: $26 per hour; not to exceed 2 -four hour days per person.
    Account # 11-000-223-104-00-SA

Alcorn, Kim
Atkins, Christa
Badia, Carol
Becker, Melanie
Benitez, Kerrie
Bishop, Sherilyn
Brooks, Gloria
Bruce, Colleen
Bruckler, Pam
Bruscato, Meghan
Buondonno, Linda
Bustard, Tracy
Byrne, Becky
Cawley, Mary Lou
Chisholm, Katie
Cohen, Becky
Cook, Gwen
Cozzan, Cathy
Culkin, Pat
Daley, Joy
DeFoney, Colleen
Derasmo, Jennifer
Devine, Robyn
Doan, Kelly
Dougherty, Terry
Duricek, Regina
Federico, Kathleen
Folcher, Susan
Goodwin, Jennifer
Gradziel, Lisa
Grimley, Helen
Gruber, Mai
Hally, Anita
Jerue, Jamie
Kell, Ellen
Latham, Lynn
Lesage, Patti
Marcello, Alison
Marti, Kristina
Massagli, Julianne
McAnney, Cynthia
McCarthy, Mary
McDonough,Marion

Milliken, Stephanie
Mollenkopf, Dawn
Muller, Priscilla
Nigro, Mary Anne
Novasack, Lauren
Pareene, Sandy
Provenzano, Nancy
Richardson, Bridget
Rose, Brooke
Silver, Regina
Sines, Fran
Somers, Carol
Smoaks-Bass, Spring
Sullivan, Kirsten
Summer, Amy
Tapper, Jill
Tompkins, Jennifer
Turner, Jennifer
Watkins, Catherine
Wenig, Terry
Werner, David
Wheaton, Lauren

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for iPad training:
    Stipend: $26 per hour; not to exceed 2 -four hour days per person.
    Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA

Adair, Bernice
Alcorn, Kim
Atkins, Christa
Bruce, Colleen
Bruckler, Pam
Cohen, Becky
DeFoney, Colleen
Diaz, Jose
DiLeo Holly

Donahue, Ann Marie Fuhs, Chris
Giehl, Karen
Kerrigan, Susan
Knabe, Cheryl
Martin, Marion
Massagli, Julianne
Mauroff, Jennifer
Monroe, Kim
Nawarynski, Mary A.
Popeson, Joanne
Randsdorp, Debora
Riotta, Crystal
Roman, Mary
Somers, Barbara
Sullivan, Kirsten
Tapper, Jill
Throckmorton, Kevin

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for PLC Training:
    Stipend: $26 per hour; not to exceed 2 -four hour days per person.
    Account # 20-270-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Cawley, Mary Lou Cherry, David Donahue, Lynne
Glascock, Jennifer McDonough, Marion Manganiello, Jan
Sines, Fran Suckiel, Heather Turner, Jennifer
Zimmerman, Ed
  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for DIBELS Next K-1 Training:
    Stipend: $26 per hour; not to exceed 2 -four hour days per person.
    Account #20-270-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Adair, Bernice
Alcorn, Kim
Alexander, Susan
Banks, Carol
Becker, Melanie
Benitez, Kerrie
Bongiovanni, Jen
Buonodonno, Linda
Bustard, Tracy
Cawley, Mary Lou
Chisholm, Katie
Conover, Ruth Ann
Cook, Gwen
Cozzan, Cathy
Culkin, Pat
Daley, Joy
DeFoney, Colleen
Devine, Robyn
Diaz, Jose
DiLeo, Holly
Doan, Kelly
Duricek, Regina
Fanelli, Laura
Giehl, Karen
Gosman, Jill
Gradziel, Lisa
Gruber, Mai
Hally, Anita
Hammerer, Karen
Hogan, Gerrie
Knabe, Cheryl
Latham, Lynn
Marti, Kristina
Massagli, Julianne
McAnney, Cynthia
McDonough, Marion
McLean, Helen
Mellor, Debbie
Milliken, Stephanie
Mollenkopf, Dawn
Muller, Priscilla
Nawarynski, Mary
Nigro, Mary Anne
Olson, Barbara
Pareene, Sandy
Pernice, Karen
Randsdorp, Debora
Siano, Janet
Somers, Barbara
Sullivan, Kirsten
Summer, Amy
Turner, Jennifer
Watkins, Catherine
Wenig, Terry
Werner, David
Wheaton, Lauren

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for LAL Grades 4-8 Training:
    Stipend: $26 per hour; not to exceed 2 -four hour days per person.
    Account # 11-000-223-104-00-SA and Acct # 20-270-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IIA)
    Ambrose, Cynthia

Atkins, Christa Argenti, Carol Baltozer, Jackie
Bartley, Debra Bisignaro, Ginny Bisignaro, Mark
Bruckler, Pam Buck, Christy Butler, Amy
Cappelluti, Angela Clark, Cathy Demidio, Pat
Diaz, Jose Dolente, Grace Donahue, Lynne
Dunn, Brian Durazzi, Jackie Elia, Rebecca
Ewert, Karen Ferguson, Sue Files, Jen
Fillman, Diane Fishman, Michele Folcher, Susan
Fornal, Alicia Franks, Ellen Fuhs, Chris
Garbutt, Richard Glascock, Jennifer Greco, Allyson
Guest, Noelle Hales, Kay Hall, Renee
Harmon, Linda Hoffmann, Sally Horn, Lori
Houck, Carol Hughes, Mary Jakub-Cerro, Louise
James, Sheila Jasiecki, Lisa Jourdan, Jennifer
Junker, Paula Kapij, Lisa King, Marie
Kinslow, Lynne Kroon, Sharon Lang, Patti
Lanzoni, Carla Longshore, Megan Mandes, Julie
Manzo, Carla Martin, Marion Martucci, Rob
McCarthy, Sean McElwee, Sonya McLaughlin, Mary Sue
Moran, Janet Morris, Jeff Muzyka, Erin
Naylor, Nicole Newman, David O'Brien, Johanna
Orlowski, Celia Pagnani, Sara Pross, Stephanie
Quinn, Debra Rinylo, Tracey Rodilosso, Barbara
Rose, Brooke Santana, Kewy Schenauer, Megan
Schultheis, Priscilla Shenk, Kelly Simmons, Susan
Smith, Jenna Spilker, Caroline Spoto-Picucci, Tracy
Torres, Patrice Tripician, Stephanie Wagner, Karen
Warren, Kathy Weiner, Jeanine Wells, Andrea
Whitaker, Jennifer Wooden, Diane Zarrilli, Carol

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Just Words Training:
    Stipend: $26 per hour; not to exceed 2 -four hour days per person
    Account # 20-270-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Ferguson, Sue
Grecco, Allyson
James, Sheila
Moran, Janet
Orlowski, Celia
Rose, Brooke
Somers, Barbara
Wagner, Karen

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for URSA Training:
    Stipend: $36 per hour; not to exceed 2 -four hour days per person
    Account # 11-000-223-105-00-SA

Morris, Jeff
Piotrowski, Kass

  1. Resolution to approve the following Teaching and Learning Facilitators for summer
    professional development sessions and 2011-2012 curriculum and instruction work.
    Account #20-270-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IIA) and Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA

Chris Fuhs; $55.53 per diem; not to exceed 66 hours
Christa Atkins; $55.96 per diem; not to exceed 50 hours
Darlene Gilly; $53.08 per diem; not to exceed 42 hours

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Math Curriculum Mapping K-2 training: Stipend: $36 per hour; not to exceed 2-four hour days per person.
    Account #20-270-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Bruce, Colleen
Culkin, Pat
Gilly, Darlene
Gruber, Mai
Hogan, Gerrie
Marti, Kristina
Olson, Barbara
Sullivan, Kirsten
Wenig, Terry
Werner, David

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for Library Curriculum Program Review:
    Stipend: $36 per hour; not to exceed 12 hours per person.
    Account # 11-000-223-104-00-SA

Daugherty, Sheila
Stauffer, Alicia
Wimberg, Linda

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for World Language K-3 Curriculum Review:
    Stipend: $36 per hour; not to exceed 12 hours per person.
    Account # 20-270-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IIA)

Calixtro, Enrique
Craig, Lauren

  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for technology curriculum and instruction
    planning: Stipend: $36 per hour; not to exceed 3 days per person.
    Account # 20-271-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title IID)

Monroe, Kim
Post, Jeremy
Throckmorton, Kevin

-PUBLIC COMMENT

Informational Item:
At the May 9, 2011 Board of Education meeting, the following staff members were approved for Summer Learning. The account will be #20-231-200-100-11-SA (NCLB Title I):

Carol Demarest
Elizabeth Apgar
Terry Reed

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve home schooling for the following student from May 19, 2011
    until June 15, 2011 in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00: Alternative Education Programs:
Student Grade
SC 7
  1. Resolution to approve home instruction for Arthur Rann student, K.K., special education,
    10 hours per week (due to illness) beginning May 16, 2011 to June 15, 2011.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  2. Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, R.P.special education 10 hours
    per week (due to suspension) from June 1, 2011 to June 15, 2011.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  3. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Roland Rogers student, D.H. regular
    education, 30 hours total (due to illness) from May 11, 2011 to June 15, 2011.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  4. Resolution to approve the following Stockton student teachers for Fall 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Ashley Kirschmann Johanna O'Brien Arthur Rann 4
Nicole Casler Susan Mawhinney Reeds Road 2
  1. Resolution to approve the following Stockton field placements for Fall 2011:
Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Sonia Scotto di Santolo Sara Brummett Arthur Rann 1-6
Davorin Radovanovic Mary Sue McLaughlin Arthur Rann 4
Rachel Scutti Alyce Love GTMS 7/8
Edwin Truitt Cyndy Legowski GTMS 7
Shannon Miller Robyn Talvacchio GTMS 7
Emily Kozel Tina Pruna GTMS 8
Kari Spiess Megan Schenauer GTMS 8
Melanie Pfirman Carol Zarrilli Reeds Road 4
Leonard Carl, Jr. Patti Lesage Reeds Road 2
Krystle Morrill Rose Farquharson Roland Rogers 4
Laura Suey Kathy Geib Roland Rogers 1-6
Katelyn Boyd Patti Lang Roland Rogers 3-4
Stephanie Ronan Jen Uthoff/Shannon Tallman Smithville 2
Nyssa Dougherty Kim Schaffer/Kim Gollub Smithville 1
Angela Gwathney Karen Hammerer-Devine Smithville K
Marisa Rea Carol Somers Smithville 2

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

  1. Resolution to approve the following Capella University Clinical Practice placement for Fall 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Samuel Penza Heather Suckiel Pomona Pre-school
  1. Resolution to approve the Child Care Before and After School Programs for the 2011-2012 school
    year beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2011 through Friday, June 28, 2012.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  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:

  1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
    Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for May 31, 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 May 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

  3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for May 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
    May 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.

  5. Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of May 31, 2011. (Attachment E.7)

  6. Resolution to approve the June Bill List - 2010/11 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

  7. Resolution to approve the June transfers - 2010/11 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

  1. Resolution authorizing the School Business Administrator to pay additional June bills for the 2010-2011 school year budget to be ratified at the next Regular Board of Education meeting. After the finance committee has reviewed said bills, they will be presented to the Board for ratification at the August meeting. The School Business Administrator is further authorized to pay bills charged to the 2011-2012 school year budget to be ratified at the next Regular Board of Education meeting in August.

  2. Authorization for the School Business Administrator to make additional transfers, as necessary, to the 2010-2011 school year budget, said transfers to be presented to the Board for ratification at the August meeting. The School Business Administrator is further authorized to make additional transfers, as necessary, to the 2011-2012 school year budget in July 2011. After the finance committee has reviewed said transfers, they will be presented to the Board for ratification at the August meeting.

  3. Resolution authorizing renewal of medical, dental, prescription, and vision care for the 2011- 2012 school year.

Medical: Horizon - Direct Access Plan 9.6% increase
Prescription: Direct Access -5.05% decrease
Dental: Delta Dental -2.0% decrease
Vision: Spectera No increase
  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

  1. Resolution to approve Atlantic County Audio Visual Aids Technology assessment for the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $17,360.70. Account #11-000-221-890-00-00 (3,543 pupils X $4.90 per pupil = $17,360.70)

  2. Resolution to approve Southern Regional Institute & ETTC for the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $11,560.25. Account # 11-000-223-890-00-00 (3,557 pupils X $3.25 per pupil = $11,560.25)

Special Education:

  1. Resolution to approve the 2011-2012 Commissin for the Blind contracts beginning
    September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 for the following students:
    Account #11-000-216-320-00-02

Student: P.P. $1,700 Level of Service: 1
Student: E.G. $1,700 Level of Service: 1 Student: A.Mc.. $11,500 Level of Service: 3
  1. Resolution to approve TA, to attend Coastal Learning Center beginning May 31, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a cost of $236.74 per diem to be paid by the state.
    Account # 11-000-100-566-00-02

  2. Resolution to approve the extension of J.D-J and JG to continue in the interim educational placement at Coastal Learning Center for 45 days beginning May 7, 2011 until June 30, 2011, at cost of $10,653.30. ($236.74 per diem X 45 days) Account # 11-000-100-566-00-02

  3. Resolution to approve the IDEA II Amendment:

Original IDEA 10 IDEA 11
IDEA 11 Final Report Amendment
Basic $884,554 $97,248 = $981,802
Preschool $ 37,998 $ 1,582 = $ 39,580
  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
  1. Resolution to approve the following 2011-2012 Out-of-District ESY students:
    Account #11-000-100-565-00-02:
    Atlantic County Special Services Students:
    MA, MC,DC,DC,MC,LC,AD,AD,AE,GE,CF,MG,SJ,MM,PP,JP,TP,AR,
    SR,JT,FW,JW,JW,TB-L,MC,MC,NC,AC,DC,MC,ND,TH

ESY Tuition - $2,000 per student x 32 students $64,000
1:1 ESY Aide (MC) $ 2,140
1:1 ESY Aide (GE) $ 2,140
1:1 ESY Aide (ND) $ 2,140
1:1 ESY Aide (TP) $ 2,140
ACSSSD TOTAL $76,560

**T.B-L.--$40 per day for LPN, is a continuation of service noted on April 18,
2011 agenda

Account #11-000-100-566-00-02:
Coastal: AH, AK

ESY Tuition -$7,213.70 per student x 2 students $14,427.10
COASTAL TOTAL $14,427.40

Yale: ZG,PB,JT,RM

RM (Cherry Hill/YALE) (242.24 x 30 days) $7,267.20
ZG (Cherry Hill/YALE) (242.24 x 30 days) $7,267.20
PB (Hamilton Twp/YALE Atlantic) (273.25 x 30 days) $8,443.50
JT (Hamilton Twp/YALE Atlantic) (273.25 x 30 days) $8,443.50
YALE TOTAL $31,421.40

Gloucester County Special Services/

Bankbridge: LJ -- ESY $3,825
ESY 1:1 $3,060
$6,885
  1. Resolution to approve the following attached list of Special Education Consultants and per case evaluators for the 2011-2012 school year. (Attachment E.10)

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
  1. Resolution to approve the following non-public supplemental instructors beginning September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a cost of $35.00 for 2-3 hours per week per student on an as needed basis. Account #20-506-200-320-00-02 (192 - 193 Non-public Instructional Services)

Ruth Blouch Pilgrim Academy
Deborah Cartwright Pilgrim Academy
Rosemarie Dickinson Pilgrim Academy
Suzanne Landon Pilgrim Academy
Tracy McArdle Pilgrim Academy
Jane Shaferly Pilgrim Academy
Amanda Mathis Highland Academy
Tamar MacLean Highland Academy
  1. Resolution authoring the award of Non-Fair and Open Contracts:

WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education has a need to acquire the businesses and services for student evaluations, beverages, architectural services, curriculum materials, and communication services, as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, the purchasing agent, Vickie L. Tomasco, has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $17,500; and,

WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract isfor the2010- 2011 and2011-2012 school yearsand maybe extended by the Galloway Township Board of Education as approved;

WHEREAS, the following businesses as listed below have completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that businesses listed below have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the businesses as listed below from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Board of Education in the Township of Galloway authorizes the School Business Administrator to enter into a contract with the businesses as listed below as described herein; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution.

Vendors Cost:
Advancing Opportunities $ 13,023.50
Apple $ 52,563.00
Delta Education $ 29,032.20
Health and Safety Services $ 19,708.00
Heinemann $ 32,137.20
Hillard, Inc. $ 40, 519.96
Nardone Bros. Baking $ 23,456.57

Transportation:

  1. Resolution to approve the following transportation contracts with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year: Account #11-000-270-515-00-00 (ESY),

#20-231-200-800-11-00 (SLP)

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RENEWAL

NEW

CONTRACT

TYPE OF

SCHOOL

ROUTE

DAYS

PER DIEM

PER DIEM

EXTEN

TOTAL

ROUTE

ROUTE

AIDE

X

GEH10

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY01

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY02

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY03

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY04

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY05

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY06

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY07

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY08

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY09

19

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

2.82

$ 4,423.58

X

GEH11A

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY10

19

$ 190.00

$ 20.00

$ 3,990.00

X

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY11

19

$ 190.00

$ 20.00

$ 3,990.00

X

Joiner

GEH11

ESY

Coastal COA06

30

$ 271.69

$ 60.00

4.07

$10,072.80

3 students (AK TM AH)

Joiner

GEH11

ESY

YALE-CH

YLCH-EY

30

$ 98.50

$ 21.50

$ 3,600.00

1 student

(RM)

addendum

new miles

$ 22.00

$ 262.00

X

Joiner

GEH07A

ESY

YALE/HESS

YALE/H

30

$ 151.33

$ 48.34

2.45

$ 6,063.60

2 students (PB JT)

X

GEH11

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL01

15

$ 143.00

$ 2,145.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL02

15

$ 143.00

$ 2,145.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL03

15

$ 143.00

$ 2,145.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL04

15

$ 143.00

$2,145.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL05

15

$ 143.00

$ 2,145.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL06

15

$ 143.00

$ 2,145.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL07

15

$ 143.00

$ 2,145.00

Summer Learning

GTMS

GTSL08

15

$ 143.00

$ 2,145.00

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. FACILITIES & 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 the submission of the following 2011/12 Facilities applications to the County Superintendent of School. (Attachment F.1)

Ø Kindergarten Toilet Room Facilities:

School Room
Arthur Rann Elementary School Room #'s 2 and 4 - Children leaving classroom to utilize toilet facilities will be adult supervised at all times
Pomona Preschool Center Room #'s 1,2, 3, 4, 7, 9, and 11 - The teacher will take the whole class or the
classroom teaching assistant will take individual students to the facilities as needed.

Ø Dual Use of Educational Space:

School Room Dividers
Arthur Rann School 1 Portable 4' x 6' for EI and Speech
Arthur Rann School 16 Portable 4' x 6" dividers and file
cabinets for ELL and Gem
Arthur Rann School 17 Portable 4' x 6" for ELL and ELL
Arthur Rann School 28 Intervention Portable 4' X 6'for Intervention
Arthur Rann School 29 Intervention Portable 5' X 6' for Intervention
Arthur Rann School 42 Intervention Portable 4' x 6' for Intervention
Arthur Rann School 44 Intervention Portable 4' X 6'for Intervention
Reeds Road School 47 Movable dividers 4' X 6', file cabinets, and desks for ESL
Roland Rogers School 13 Two 6' Movable dividers, for EI and Basic Skills
Roland Rogers School Library Two 6'Movable dividers
  1. FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

(continued)

Ø Change of Use of Educational Space:

School Original Use Room Proposed Use
Roland Rogers Sound Proof - Music Room A Speech / OT-PT
Roland Rogers Sound Proof - Music Room B Speech / OT-PT

Information Item:

  • Update for the first job conference meeting for the new roof at the Reeds Road Elementary School which was held on Friday, June 17, 2011.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. POLICY

Resolution to approve the following policies (first reading) (changes highlighted in red)

  1. Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (1st reading) Policy #5131.1
    (totally new policy) (Attachment G.1)

  2. Homework / Make-Up Policy (1streading) Policy #6154.00
    (totally new policy) (Attachment G.2)

  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

(There are no requests at this time.)

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
August 15, 2011 Workshop/Action Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
August 22, 2011 Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 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: Personnel Computer System Update

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Joe Mycock June 7, 2011 Travel: $8.68 (each) 11-000-251-580-00-00
Mary Link 11-000-230-580-00-00

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting)

Activity: Common Core Math K-2

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Betty Napoli June 9, 2011 Registration: $125.00 (each) 11-000-230-580-00-00
Darlene Gilly Travel: $25.42 (DG)

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting)

Activity: Positive Behavior Support in Schools

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Christine Fuhs June 10, 2011 Travel: $37.20 11-000-230-580-00-00
Sharon Kurtz
Geoff Haines

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting)

Activity: International Society for Technology in Education Conference

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Betty Napoli June 27, 2011 Registration: $210.00 11-000-223-580-00-01
Kevin Throckmorton (BN and KT)
Jeremy Post Registration: $400.00 (JP)
Travel: $34.42 (per driver)
  1. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Activity: Complying with the New Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Law

Staff Name Date Expenses
Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D. July 13, 2011 ETTC Hours
John Gibson
Kathie Hathaway, Ed.D.
Sharon Kurtz
Robin Moore, Ed.D.
William Zipparo, Ed. D.
John Billen, Ed. D.
Jamie Gillespie
Geoff Haines
Kevin McGloin
Terry O'Connor
Mike Silvestri
Tom Hand
Michael Hinman
Marilyn Moore
Betty Napoli

Activity: Summer Leadership Conference (DOE)

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Robin Moore, Ed. D. July 20 & 21, 2011 Travel: $29.80 11-000-230-580-00-00

Activity: iPad Training

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Kathie Hathaway, Ed.D. Aug. 10, 2011 Registration: $799.00 20-460-100-600-10-02
Jamie Gillespie (includes iPad valued at $629)
Michael Hinman Travel: $60.00 (per driver) 11-000-230-580-00-00
Tom Hand 11-000-219-580-00-02 (TH)
Marilyn Moore
Betty Napoli
John Gibson Aug. 11, 2011
Sharon Kurtz
Robin Moore, Ed.D.
William Zipparo, Ed. D.
Geoff Haines
Kevin McGloin
Terry O'Connor
Mike Silvestri
GTMS Assistant Principal TBD

Informational Items:
Activity: Apple iPad Training

Staff Name Date Expenses
Christine Fuhs June 9, 2011 No cost
Jose Diaz
Kim Monroe

Activity: School Law: Student Rights #2

Staff Name Date Expenses
Robin Moore, Ed.D. August 2, 2011 No cost

Activity: NJPSA Council & Board/Director's Meetings

Staff Name Date Expenses
Robin Moore, Ed. D. Sept. 23, 2011 No cost
Dec. 6, 2011; Jan. 20, 2012
March 16, 2012

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. OLD BUSINESS
  2. NEW BUSINESS
  1. Resolution to confirm that Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, met her Board approved performance goals for the 2010-2011 school year.

  2. Resolution to approve the salary of Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, at $155,540.00 including a ten pay delay for the 2011-2012 school year.
    This salary represents a 1% increase from the 2010-2011 school year. Additionally, Dr. Giaquinto will receive a merit bonus of $1,155.00. This represents .75% of her
    2010-2011 salary and is not added to her base salary.

  3. Resolution to approve the salary of Vickie L. Tomasco, School Business Administrator / Board Secretary at $115,268.95 for the 2011-2012 school year.
    This salary represents a 1% increase from the 2010-2011 school year. Additionally, Mrs. Tomasco will receive a merit bonus of $1,711.92. This represents 1.5%
    of her 2010-2011 salary and is not added to her base salary.

  1. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
  1. Resolution to approve the following Board of Education goals for the 2011-2012 school year.
    These goals were developed at the annual Board of Education Institute held on May 20 and
    21, 2011:

  • Increase understanding of the harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB)
    legislation and related policy.
  • Conduct the process to identify and hire a Business Administrator in light of
    Mrs. Tomasco's retirement on December 1, 2011.
  • Read and discuss the Comprehensive Facilities Study and develop a referendum
    plan for identified items.
  • Continue efforts to work with the Township Council, including the development
    of a meeting schedule and exchange of meeting minutes.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to educate the various stakeholder
    groups about the budget with the ultimate end of passing the 2012-13 budget.
  • Create and implement email addresses within the GTPS system for Board of
    Education members.
  1. Resolution granting authority to the Superintendent of Schools or her designee to conduct
    the business of the school district in the absence of a Board of Education meeting during
    the period Tuesday, June 28, 2011 through Friday, August 12, 2011. All actions taken by
    the Superintendent during this period will be reported to the Board at its August 15, 2011
    meeting.

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  1. Personnel - Donaldson Hearing
  2. Student Matter - Potential Litigation

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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