February 28, 2011

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

    (There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

1.* Congratulations to the following students who were selected out of 400 students
from across South Jersey to participate in the All South Jersey Honors Band
which will perform at Rowan University on Sunday, March 6, 2011.
Congratulations also to their Band Director, John Dondero and to
Smithville's Band Director, Patrick O'Keefe who will have the honor of directing the
Gold Band at this performance.

Emily Ip, 7th grade flute
Breanna Wiener, 8th grade clarinet
Kevin Gehringer, 8th grade baritone sax

Congratulations to Kevin - this is the second time he was selected as a member of this
group and this year he scored highest among the other baritone sax players.

2.* Proposed FY2011-12 Budget

  • Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
  • Vickie L. Tomasco, Business Administrator / School Board Secretary
  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1
    (This report was reviewed at the 2/14/11 meeting.)

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of September, 2010 (Attachment B.2)
    (This report was reviewed at the 2/14/11 meeting.)

  3. Out of school suspensions (Attachment B.3)
    (This report was reviewed at the 2/14/11 meeting.)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop/Action meeting

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave request of Jenna Smith, 6th grade teacher
at Smithville Elementary School as follows:

5/2/11 - 5/23/11 - with pay, with benefits
5/24/11 - 6/30/11 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 9/1/2011

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

2.* Resolution to approve Jenny Schaab as a 5th grade teacher at Reeds Road Elementary
School for the 2010-11 school year effective February 25, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $44,000 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA
(leave replacement position)

3.* Resolution to approve Jaclyn Williscroft as a 7th grade teacher at Galloway Township
Middle School for the 2010-11 school year effective February 28, 2010 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $44,000 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1;
Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (leave replacement position)

4.* Resolution to approve Tomas Ortiz as the Senior Help Desk Technician for the
2010-11 school year effective March 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011 at a salary of $54,841.00 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-252-104-00-SA (new position)

5.* Resolution to approve Ellen Votta as a 10 month secretary for the Child Study Team
for the 2010-11 school year effective March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $32,379.00 (pro-rated); Step: 4; Account #11-000-219-105-00-SA
(replacement position - increase part-time to full-time position, transfer from GTMS
Library to Child Study Team)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

6.* Resolution to approve Donna Cushlanis as a 12 month secretary for the Child Study
Team for the 2010-11 school year effective March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $40,894.00 (pro-rated); Step: 4; Account #20-250-200-105-11-SA
(increase part-time to full-time position)

7.* Resolution to approve the transfer of Patti Santoro, 10 month secretary, from the Child
Study Team to the Galloway Township Middle School Library.

8.* Resolution to approve Jessica Senn as an occupational therapist for the district for
the 2010-11 school year effective March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $60,045 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Step: 11; Account #11-000-216-101-40-SA
(replacement position)

9.* Resolution to approve Lisa Hathaway as cafeteria manager at Arthur Rann Elementary
School for the 2010-11 school year effective March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $32,102 (pro-rated); Account #60-910-310-110-00-SA
(replacement position)

10.* Resolution to approve Elizabeth Halsted as a food service worker at Smithville Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.Salary: $11.00 per hour; Step: 1; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA
(leave replacement position)

11.* Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher(s) for the 2010-11 school year
effective March 1, 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

Tamar Maclean Certified $80.00 per day
Kamiech Hudson Certified $80.00 per day

12.* Resolution to approve the following substitute custodians for the 2010-11 school
year effective March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Account #11-000-262-110

James Robinson
Annmarie Graham

13.* Resolution to approve Lindsay McCarthy as a teacher / substitute for the Child Care
Program for the 2010-11 school year effective March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $15.00 per hour (support staff); Account #62-990-320-101-00-00

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

14.* Resolution to approve Charles Hathaway as a part-time custodian for Galloway
Township Middle School for the 2010-11 school year effective March 1, 2011 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $29,010 (pro-rated) 5 hours per day, 25 hours per week; Step: 1;
Account #11-000-262-110-16-SA (replacement position)

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

15.* Resolution to approve the following staff as instructors in Arthur Rann's before school
tutoring program for struggling readers. The cost for this program is being funded by a
grant from Arthur Rann's Family School Association (FSA).
Salary: $36 per hour - not to exceed $6,120.00 ; Account #20-094-100-101-15-SA

Melanie Becker Erin Fitzpatrick
Becky Byrne Jen Goodwin
Katie Chisholm Jamie Jerue
Rebecca Cohen Cheryl Knabe
Jen Derasmo Jill Tapper
Kirsten Sullivan - Substitute
Lynn Fitzpatrick - Substitute

16.* Resolution to approve the following staff as instructors in Arthur Rann's third grade,
"Ask Me If I'm Ready" after school test prep program. Salary: $36.00 per hour for
9-l/2 hours - not to exceed $1,400.00; Account #11-120-100-101-15-SA:

Jill Tapper
Janet Moran
Jennifer Sturgess
Dianne Mooney

17.* Resolution to approve the following staff for supplemental positions as follows:
Salary: $33.00 per hour; Account #11-401-100-101-16-00

Kewy Santana Track and Field 35 hours
Matt Marmaro Timekeeper 50 hours

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

18.* Resolution to approve the following staff for supplemental positions as follows:
Salary: $33.00 per hour; Account #64-000-100-101-16-SA

Patricia Palumbo Softball Coach 25 hours
Alex Conaway Softball Coach 25 hours
Matt Marmaro Baseball Coach 25 hours
Tim Scotti Baseball Coach 25 hours
Tim Waldman Athletic Director 25 hours (addition to previously approved hours)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve the Southern New Jersey Consortium Program for Spring 2011
on the following dates: March 12, 19, and 26

April 2, 9, 16, and 30
May 7

2.* Resolution to approve 29 GTMS students along with 5 Reeds Road students to
go to Hess School Complex to participate in clinics, rehearsals, and performances
with the West Chester University Percussion Ensemble on March 3, 2011.
3.*Resolution to approve 20 GTMS students to participate in the Southern Regional
High School Jazz Festival on April 1, 2011.

4.* Resolution to approve 20 GTMS students to participate in the Mainland Regional
High School Jazz Festival on April 15, 2011.

5.* Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, E.P.L., regular education,
20 hours of home instruction (due to illness) January 6, 2011 to February 4, 2011.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

6.* Resolution to approve the following Temple University fieldwork placement
for Spring 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Matthew Shuster Lauren Wheaton and Smithville K
Karen Hammerer-Devine

7.* Resolution to approve the following Atlantic Cape Community College fieldwork placement
for Spring 2011:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Tyler Morgenweck Amy Butler and Arthur Rann 6
Craig Peters Arthur Rann Phys. Ed.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

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

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

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

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

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

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

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

*8. Resolution to approve Inter-local Agreement for Maintenance of Vehicles and Equipment between Township of Galloway, Galloway Board of Education, and All Star Fleet LLC beginning March 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. (Attachment E.10)

Eleven (11) Class Five (5) Vehicles: $753.42 per vehicle/year $8287.62 Total/Year
Three (3) Class Nine (9) Vehicles: $123.48 per vehicle/year: $ 370.44 Total/Year
Three (3) Class Three (3) Vehicles: $267.06 per vehicle/year: $ 801.18 Total/Year
2011 TOTAL: $9459.24/year
$ 788.27/month

*9. 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. These vendors are supplemental educational services providers as
required by NCLB for the current school year.

Vendor Services
Club Z Tutoring ($1,245 per GTMS student)
REAL Tutoring ($1,245 per GTMS student)
Sankofa Educational Solutions Tutoring ($1,245 per GTMS student)

REGULAR MEETING PAGE 4b GTMS
CAFETORIUM
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
7:00 PM
  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued

10.* Resolution to approve the Cannon copier lease agreement to cover 15 copiers at
district wide locations for a cost of $11,446.00 per month for a total of 60 months.
(This lease will replace 24 existing copiers)

*11. Resolution to approve joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County
Special Services for the 2010 / 2011 school year. Acct.#11-000-221-610-00-00

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RENEWAL NEW TYPE OF
ROUTE
SCHOOL ROUTE NUMBER OF
STUDENTS
JOINER COST
X To/From COASTAL COA3 1
(AK effective 2/9/11 - 6/30/11)
$5,580.00
X To/From COASTAL COA3 1
(TM effective 2/16/11 - 6/30/11)
$5,580.00

REGULAR MEETING PAGE 4c GTMS CAFETORIUM
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
7:00 PM
  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued

*12. Resolution to approve parental contract for GE for the 2010/2011 school year.

Renewal

New

Type of Route

School

Route

Per diem

Days

Total

X

to/from

ACSS

GE10-11

$40.00

78 plus 20 ESY

3,920.00

( GE)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

*Informational Item:

  • Update for the job site meeting held on February 15, 2011 for the Reeds Road gymnasium addition

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 #2 from Martell Construction Company to eliminate temporary heating in accordance with the Rankin proposal for the Reeds Road gymnasium addition for a total decrease of $1,575.00. Original contract was for $1,446,871.00 and the revised amount is $1,445,296.00. (Attachment F.1)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after the Workshop/Action meeting.

  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:

1.* Atlantic United Soccer Airborne Team has requested the use of a GTMS soccer
field on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 1, 2011 through June 9, 2011
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for games and practices.
(Majority of the players are Galloway residents.)

*Informational Item:

The Galloway Township Police Department requested the use of the Oceanville School on Thursday, February 15, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for drills and training.
(Administrative approval was granted)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

March 21, 2011 Workshop/Action Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
March 28, 2011 Public Budget Hearing /Regular Meeting. GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
  1. SPECIAL EVENTS

March 15, 2011 GTMS Small Ensemble Concert GTMS Cafetorium 7:00-9:00 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: From My Classroom to Yours

Staff Name Date Expenses
Barbara Olson March 16, 2011 ETTC Hours
Lauren Craig
Ashley Mygrant
Brian Dunn

Activity: 15th Annual Director's Academy

Staff Name Date Expenses Account#
Tom Hand April 11, 2011 Registration: $149.00 20-460-200-500-10-02
Travel: $46.50

OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Activity: New Jersey Educational Technology Institute Conference

Staff Name Date Expenses
Gary Kirschenmann May 12, 2011 ETTC Hours
Fred Groff
Tom Ortiz

*Informational Items:

Activity: Measurement, Inc./NJDOE Meeting on Common Core Assessments

Staff Name Date Expenses
Carol deRuyter March 8 & 9, 2011 No cost

Activity: National Association of Elementary School Principals Convention

Staff Name Date Expenses
Robin Moore, Ed.D. April 7 & 8, 2011 No cost

Activity: Battelle Developmental Inventory 2

Staff Name Date Expenses
Heather Samuelson March 15, 2011 No cost
Jennifer Mauroff

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. OLD BUSINESS

  1. NEW BUSINESS

1.* APPROVAL OF BUDGET

BE IT RESOLVED to approve the proposed school district budget for the 2011-2012 School Year for submission to the County Superintendent of Schools 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.

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

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