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  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Letter from the Atlantic County Probation Department dated 3/3/11 re: offender to
    pay restitution to the Galloway Township Public School District (Attachment A.1)

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Introduction of Tao Huynh, Secretary of Special Projects for the Student Council
    at Galloway Township Middle School.

  2. Cameo Performance by Galloway Township Middle School's Drama Club
    from their production of "Fiddler on the Roof"

  3. Presentation of the District's 2011-2012 Local Professional Development Plan

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of February 28, 2011 (Attachment B.2)

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

  4. Update and Discussion - Preliminary FY 2011-2012 Budget

  5. Resolution to approve the revised School Calendar for 2010-11 (Attachment B.4)

  6. Resolution to provide transportation for the 2011-12 school year for students attending
    Arthur Rann who live within1.5 miles due to the configuration of the school facility and
    lack of a separate student drop off / pick up area. (Note: this may be contingent upon the
    passage of the proposed fiscal year 2011-12 budget.)

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request of Jeremiah Paton, music teacher at
    Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:

3/21/11 - 4/29/11 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 5/2/11

  1. Resolution to approve the Child Rearing Leave Request of Heather Greblunas, librarian
    at Roland Rogers School as follows:

5/2/11 - 5/26/11 - with pay, with benefits
5/27/11 - 6/30/11 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 9/1/11

  1. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request of Cansel Malali, food service worker
    at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:

5/17/11 - 6/16/11 - without pay, without benefits
Returning 8/30/11

  1. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request of Denise Dunn, compensatory and
    supplementary teacher at Assumption Regional Catholic School, as follows:

5/31/11- 6/15/11 - with pay, opts out of benefits
Returning 9/1/11

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Thomas Reilly as a substitute custodian for the 2010-11 school
    year effective March 22, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
    Salary: $9.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-110

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve Consortium staff for the Spring 2011 semester. (Attachment C.1)

Instructional staff - $36 per hour
Office Support - $20 per hour
Secretary - $750 per semester
Coordinator - $1,250 per semester

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff as teachers for the Community Education
    Spring Theatre Program effective March 29, 2011through April 29, 2011.
    Salary: $76.00 / per 3 hours; Account #63-320-101-00-00

Brian Conover
Angela Ret
Patti Yamaguchi

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve an amendment to the 2009-2010 NCLB grant in the
    amount of $37,945; to add carryover funds from 2008-09 fiscal year.

  2. Resolution to approve submission of the Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative grant
    in the amount of $5000.00. ( A copy of the grant will be available at the Board meeting.)

  3. Resolution to approve the following Rowan University school psychology internship
    or Spring 2011:

Student Cooperating School Psychologist School
Jessica Brower Penny Reilly GTMS

  1. Resolution to approve the Special Education Extended School Year Program beginning
    July 5, 2011 through August 4, 2011 from 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. at Arthur Rann
    School.

  2. Resolution to approve the Summer Learning Program beginning July 5, 2011 through
    July 28, 2011, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Galloway Township
    Middle School.

  3. Resolution to approve the Ready for K summer program beginning August 15, 2011
    through August 25, 2011, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Reeds
    Road, Roland Rogers, Smithville, and Arthur Rann Elementary Schools.

  4. Resolution to approve 20 hours of home instruction in math for Roland Rogers student, L.D.,
    regular education, per recommendation of the Superintendent and the Director of Special Education.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  5. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Roland Rogers student, D.H., regular
    education (5 hours per week) starting March 10, 2011 up to 60 days due to doctor's note.
    Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

  6. Resolution to approve GTMS 2011 Softball and Baseball Schedules.
    (Attachment D.1)

  7. Resolution to approve home schooling for the following student during the
    2010-11 school year in accordance with Board Policy #6172.00: Alternative
    Education Programs:

Student Grade
AO 2

  1. Resolution to approve 36 GTMS 7th/8thgrade students to walk to Absegami High School
    on April 8, 2011 to participate in their annual step show.

-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 approve a 1:1 personal aide for MC, student at Atlantic County Special Services, Mays Landing campus, beginning March 4, 2011 until June 30, 2011, at a prorated cost of $32,150 per year and a weekly cost of $535 per week. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02

  2. Resolution to approve the extension for the Galloway Township Middle School student, J.D-J, in an alternate interim educational placement at Coastal for an additional 45 days for a total of 90 days at the cost of $10,653.30 ($236.74 per diem x 45 days) beginning February 17, 2011. Account #11-000-100-566-00-02(Originally approved at the 01/24/2011 board meeting.)

  3. Resolution to approve the extension for J.G, to attend Coastal Learning Center, for an additional
    45 days for a total of 90 days at the cost of $10,653.30 ($236.74 per diem X 45 days) beginning
    January 15, 2011.
    Acct. #11-000-100-566-00-02 (Originally approved at the 12/20/2010 board meeting.)

Transportation:

  1. Resolution to approve joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County Special Services for the 2010/2011 school year.

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RENEWAL

NEW

TYPE OF

SCHOOL

ROUTE

NUMBER OF

JOINER COST

ROUTE

STUDENTS

X

To/From

COASTAL

COA3

 1

$5,580.00

(AH effective 3/16/11 - 6/30/11)

WORKSHOP / ACTION MEETING PAGE 4a GTMS CAFETORIUM
MARCH 21, 2011
7:00 PM

FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

  1. Resolution to approve transportation contract with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2010/2011 school year.

(All routes 180 days unless marked)
(Activity routes days = possible days)

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RENEWAL

NEW

CONTRACT

TYPE OF

SCHOOL

ROUTE

DAYS

PER DIEM

PER ANNUM

ROUTE

X

QUOTED

To/From

Smithville

WS11

69

$ 60.00

$ 4,140.00

(BW & AF 2 STUDENTS 3/7 - 6/15/11)

Informational Items:

The state will be paying for the following educational costs based on the student's placement in
Galloway by a state agency:

  • For AH to attend Coastal Learning Center beginning March 16, 2011 through June 30, 2011
    at per diem rate of $236.74.

The Board of Education will hold the Reorganization Meeting followed by the Workshop/Action meeting on Monday, May 9, 2011. The 2011/2012 Notice of Board Meetings will be approved at this meeting.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action at the March 28, 2011 meeting, 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 February, 2011.
    (Attachments E.1Will be available at the 03/28/2011 meeting.)
    Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
    (Attachments E.2Will be available at the 03/28/2011 meeting.)
    Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachments E.3Will be available at the 03/28/2011 meeting.)
    Special Income Detail. (Attachments E.4 Will be available at the 03/28/2011.)

  2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for February 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5Will be available at the 03/28/2011 meeting.)

  3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for February 2011. (Attachment E.6Will be available at the 03/28/2011 meeting.)

  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 28, 2011. (Attachment E.7Will be available at the 03/28/2011 meeting.)

  6. Resolution to approve the March Bill List - 2010/11 Budget. (Attachment E.8)Will be available at the 03/28/2011 meeting.)

  7. Resolution to approve the March transfers - 2010/11 Budget. (Attachment E.9Will be available at the 03/28/2011 meeting.)

-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 of the Board of Education authorizing submission of the paperwork for the Roof Replacement at the Reeds Road Elementary School to the New Jersey Department of Education.

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF PROJECT DOCUMENTS

FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE
REEDS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RESOLVED that the Galloway Township Public School Board of Education approves the following project:
Roof Replacement at Reeds Road Elementary School
FVHD #4169; State # 1690-045-11-1000
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.

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an amendment to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Faridy Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.

Informational Item:

Update for the March 15, 2011 job site meeting for new gymnasium addition to the Reeds Road Elementary School.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. POLICY

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

  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following requests:

Sports Requests

  1. The AAU Wildcats Basketball Organization has requested the use of the Roland Rogers gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm beginning
    March 22, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
    (Majority of players participating reside in Galloway Township)

  2. Galloway Community Services has requested the use of the GTMS*, Arthur Rann and Smithville baseball/softball and soccer fields for GTAA and Atlantic United Soccer Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until dusk from May 22, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
    (*Community Services has been advised that the GTMS soccer field is not available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and the field hockey field is not available at all due to other organizations' BOE approval for use of the fields.
    Beth Stasuk, Director of Community Services, will be responsible for scheduling all other fields)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

March 28, 2011 Public Budget Hearing/Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.

  1. SPECIAL EVENTS

March 22, 2011 Baseball / Softball Fundraiser at "Five Guys" 5:00-9:00 p.m.
(10% of proceeds donated by the teams; ad needs to be presented)
March 23, 24, 25, 2011 "Fiddler on the Roof" GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
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 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.

  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: Lead in Paint Certified

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Allyn Snavely March 2, 2011 Registration: $75.00 11-000-261-890-00

Activity: From My Classroom to Yours

Staff Name Date Expenses
Enrique Calixtro March 16, 2010 ETTC Hours

Activity: Title I Non-public Guidelines

Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Marilyn Moore April 5, 2011 Travel: $70.00 11-000-230-580-00-01

Activity: New Jersey Educational Technology Institute Conference

Staff Name Date Expenses
Tricia Gorman May 12, 2011 ETTC Hours
Joanna Westcott

Informational Items:

Activity: Developing Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Disorders

Staff Name Date Expenses
Lauren Shapiro, D.Pt. March 11, 2011 No cost

Activity: Social Studies Curriculum Writing with Greater Egg Harbor Regional Constituents

Staff Name Date Expenses
Lauren Novasack March 23, 2011 No cost
Michael Hinman
Kevin Throckmorton

Activity: Garden State Co-Op

Staff Name Date Expenses
John Sloan March 29, 2011 No cost

Activity: Spring 2011 State Eligible Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Regional Meeting

Staff Name Date Expenses
Donna Cushlanis March 30, 2011 No cost

Activity: Designated Persons Indoor Air Quality Training

Staff Name Date Expenses
Steve Bolli May 20, 2011 No cost

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

Staff Name Date Expenses
David Cherry April 11, 2011 No cost
Ed Logue
Charrise Ellis
Heather Martin
Craig Peters

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. OLD BUSINESS

  2. NEW BUSINESS

  3. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. Negotiations - GTPSA
  2. Matters of possible and pending litigation - Parent / Student matters
  3. Personnel - To be determined

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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