GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUDGET AGENDA

Presentation: Proposed 2011-2012 School Budget

Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D. and Vickie L. Tomasco

1.* Approval of Budget:

BE IT RESOLVED to approve the proposed school district budget for the 2011-2012 School Year
for submission to the voters as follows:

		Budget
				Local Tax Levy
Total General Fund	$	53,729,135	$	28,338,078
Total Special Revenue Fund	$	1,600,818		n/a
Total Debt Service Fund	$	1,959,213	$	1,197,788
Totals	$	57,289,166	$	29,535,866

GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY-BASE BUDGET

RESOLVED, that there should be raised for the General Funds $ 28,338,078 for the ensuing
2011-2012 School Year.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

   (There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS
(There are no presentations at this time.)

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
   (This report was reviewed at the 3/21/11 meeting.)

2. Student Enrollment Report as of February 28, 2011 (Attachment B.2)
   (This report was reviewed at the 3/21/11 meeting.)

3. Out of school suspensions for the month of February 2011 (Attachment B.3)

   (This report was reviewed at the 3/21/11 meeting.)

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3. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request of Debi Bartley, teacher at Reeds Road
Elementary School, as follows:

3/17/11 - 3/30/11 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 3/31/11

2.* Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request of Coreen Welch, teacher at
Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:

3/29/11 - 4/29/11 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 5/2/11

3.* Resolution to approve adjustments to the salary guide in accordance with the negotiated
agreement for the following certificated staff due to changes in their earned degree /
credit status. (Attachment C.1)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

4.* Resolution to approve Brian De La Carrera as a speech language specialist at Roland
Rogers Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective April 1, 2011 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $44,000 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1;
Account #11-000-216-101-40-SA (leave replacement position) (pending certification)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

5.* Resolution to approve John O'Kane as a full time classroom assistant at Smithville
Kindergarten for the 2010-11 school year effective April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $32,513.61 (pro-rated); $177.67 per day x 183 days; Certficated; Level: 3;
Account #11-190-100-106-48-SA (leave replacement)

6.* Resolution to approve Trish Rotellini as a full-time classroom assistant at Smithville
School for the 2010-11 school year effective April 14, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $32,513.61 (pro-rated); $177.67 per day x 183 days; Certificated; Level:3;
Account #11-190-100-106-48-SA (leave replacement)

7.* Resolution to approve Christina DeMarco as a full-time classroom assistant at Galloway
Township Middle School for the 2010-11 school year effective April 1, 2011 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $32,513.61 (pro-rated); $177.67 per day x 183 days; Certificated;
Level: 3; Account #11-204-100-106-16-SA (leave replacement)

8.* Resolution to approve Karen Morales as a part-time classroom assistant at the Arthur
Rann Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective April 14, 2011 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $­­­­­­22,487.04 (pro-rated); $122.88 per day x 183 days; Certificated;
Level: 2; Account #11-190-100-106-15-SA (leave replacement)

9.* Resolution to approve Candice Howley as a part-time classroom assistant at Reeds Road
School for the 2010-11 school year effective April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $20,658.87 (pro-rated); $112.89 per day x 183 days; Non-certified; Level: 2;
Account #11-190-101-100-45-SA (leave replacement)

10.* Resolution to approve Bea Jenkins as a part-time cafeteria worker for the 2010-11
school year effective March 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Salary: $16.80 per hour;
4.5 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)

11.* Resolution to approve Emily Keyser as a part-time cafeteria worker for the 2010-11
school year effective March 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Salary: $15.64 per hour,
4.5 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (leave replacement)

12.* Resolution to approve Monica Pakeman as a part-time cafeteria worker for the 2010-11
school year effective March 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Salary: $11.00 per hour,
4 hours per day; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (leave replacement)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

13.* Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2010-11 school year
effective March 29, 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.

Ashley Battilana	Non-certified	$75 / per day
Ashley Fuhs	Non-certified	$75 / per day

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

14.* Resolution to approve Linda Wimberg as a substitute for the Community Education
Spring Theatre Program effective March 29, 2011 through April 29, 2011.
Salary: $76 / 3 hours; Account #63-320-101-00-00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

4. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve the 2011-12 Local Professional Development Plan as presented on
March 21, 2011.

2.* Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, R.M., regular education,
2 hours per day on-site starting March 21, 2011 until Child Study Team referral is
completed.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

3.* Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, M.F., special education,
10 hours per week up to 60 sixty days (due to illness) beginning March 21, 2011.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

4.* Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Smithville student, D.F., regular
Education, 5 hours per week (due to illness) starting March 28 to May 26, 2011.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

5.* Resolution to approve the following Monmouth University school counseling internshi
for Fall 2011:

Student	Cooperating School Psychologist	School
Erin Evans	Tricia Palumbo	GTMS

5. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

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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 28, 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 February 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for February 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
   February 28, 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
   February 2011. (Attachment E.7)

6. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

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

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

8.* Resolution to approve the award of "non-fair" and open contract for the following vendors for the 2010/2011 school year pursuant to C.271, in the event the vendor would exceed $17,500.

Vendor	Cost to Exceed:
Commercial Interiors Direct	$17,500
JTM Commodity	$17,500
Tony's Produce	$17,500

9.* Resolution to remove from service 1999 Dodge Ram Van 1500. The ABS and brake lights are on with codes 71 and 72. It needs rear brake shoes, drum and hardware.

7. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

10.* Resolution for the Adoption of Maximum Travel Expenditure

As per NJAC 6A:23B-1.2(b), the proposed budget provides for a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for travel and expense reimbursement. The 2011/2012 tentative budget includes a maximum travel appropriation of $85,000. The School Business Administrator shall keep track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded. Included in the 2010/2011 proposed budget is a maximum regular business travel amount not to exceed $1,500 per employee.

11.* Resolution to approve the adoption of Travel and Travel Related Expenditures:

WHEREAS, The Galloway Board of Education is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 to adopt policy and approve travel expenditures by district employees and board members using local, State, or Federal funds to ensure that travel is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education is authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12(h) to authorize travel for multiple months so long as the approval is itemized by event, total cost, and number of board members or employees attending the event; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the training and informational programs sponsored by NJSBA and set forth below are directly related to and within the scope of board members' duties; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the training and informational programs sponsored by NJSBA and set forth below are directly related to and within the scope of the listed job title's current responsibilities and the board's professional development plan; and

7. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that participation in the NJSBA training and informational programs requires school district travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the instructional needs of the district and/or furthers the efficient operation of the district; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to NJSBA programs are in compliance with State travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the federal Office of Management and Budget; and are consistent with guidance provided by the Commissioner of Education, and except as superseded by conflicting provision of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education finds that a mileage reimbursement rate $.31per mile (Board Members), and as per negotiated agreement for staff, and is a reasonable rate; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education has determined that participation in the NJSBA training and informational programs is in compliance with the district policy on travel; and

WHEREAS, Reimbursement for lodging and meals for overnight travel is permitted for conferences taking place before September 1, 2008 for which a contract with the sponsor is in place as of March 17, 2008, and

WHEREAS, Reimbursement for lodging and meals for overnight travel after September 1 will be approved with a Commissioner waiver; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education hereby approves the attendance of the listed number of school board members and district employees at the listed NJSBA training and informational programs, and the costs of attendance including all registration fees, and statutorily authorized travel expenditures, provided that such expenditures are within the annual maximum travel expenditure amount; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Galloway Board of Education authorizes in advance, as required by statute, attendance at the following NJSBA training programs and informational events. (Mandated training and other programs as provided by New Jersey School Boards.)

7. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

12.* Resolution to approve AK to attend Coastal Learning Center beginning February 9, 2011 through June 30, 2011 at a per diem rate of $236.74. (Will be reimbursed by Department of Children & Family Office of Education.)

13.* Resolution to approve TM to attend Coastal Learning Center beginning February 16, 2011 through June 30, 2011 at a per diem rate of $236.74. (Will be reimbursed by Department of Children & Family Office of Education.)

14.* Resolution to approve AH to attend Coastal Learning Center beginning March 16, 2011 through June 30, 2011 at a per diem rate of $236.74. (Will be reimbursed by Department of Children & Family Office of Education.)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

6. FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

(There are no items to be reviewed at this time.)

7. POLICY

(There are no policies to be reviewed at this time.)

8. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

(There are no requests for use at this time.)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

9. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

April 11, 2011	Workshop/Action Meeting	GTMS Cafetorium	7:00 p.m.
April 18, 2011	Regular Meeting.	GTMS Cafetorium	7:00 p.m.
May 9, 2011	Reorganization Meeting /
	Workshop Meeting	GTMS Cafetorium	7:00 p.m.

10. SPECIAL EVENTS

March 29, 2011	GTMS Small Ensemble Concert	GTMS Cafetorium	7:00 p.m.
March 31, 2011	District Band Festival	GTMS Cafetorium	7:00 p.m.
April 7, 2011	Curriculum EXPO	GTMS	5:00-8:00 p.m.
April 9, 2011	"People of the Year" Dinner Dance	Carriage House	6:00 p.m.
April 10, 2011	"Beef & Beverage" Baseball /
	Softball Fundraiser	Fred & Ethel's	5:00 p.m.

11. 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.

Informational Items:

Activity: Instructional Practices K-2 Physical Education PIPE line Workshop (Hosted by
Egg Harbor City)

Staff Name	Date	Expenses
Jennifer Sawhill	April 11, 2011	No Cost
Anna Scheunauer

Activity: Lead in Paint Certified

Staff Name	Date	Expenses	Account
Allyn Snavely	May 20, 2011	Registration: $75.00	11-000-261-890-00
(Date Correction from last Agenda)

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12. OLD BUSINESS

13. NEW BUSINESS

*Board of Education Self-Evaluation

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Negotiations
2. Matters of possible and pending litigation
3. Facility Usage Contracts
4. Personnel

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.