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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
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1
(This report was reviewed at the 2/14/11 meeting.)
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Student Enrollment Report as of September, 2010 (Attachment B.2)
(This report was reviewed at the 2/14/11 meeting.)
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Out of school suspensions (Attachment B.3)
(This report was reviewed at the 2/14/11 meeting.)
-PUBLIC COMMENT-
*Added after Workshop/Action meeting
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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 |
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Lynn Fitzpatrick - Substitute |
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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.
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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 |
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Karen Hammerer-Devine |
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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 |
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Craig Peters |
Arthur Rann |
Phys. Ed.
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-PUBLIC COMMENT-
*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.
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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:
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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)
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Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for January 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
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Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for January 2011. (Attachment E.6)
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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.
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Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of
January 31 2011. (Attachment E.7)
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FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
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Resolution to approve the February Bill List - 2010/11 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
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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 |
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2011 TOTAL: |
$9459.24/year |
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$ 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 |
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GTMS |
CAFETORIUM |
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FEBRUARY 28, 2011 |
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7:00 PM |
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FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
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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
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NEW
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TYPE OF
ROUTE
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SCHOOL
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ROUTE
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NUMBER OF
STUDENTS
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JOINER COST
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X
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To/From
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COASTAL
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COA3
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1
(AK effective 2/9/11 - 6/30/11)
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$5,580.00
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X
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To/From
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COASTAL
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COA3
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1
(TM effective 2/16/11 - 6/30/11)
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$5,580.00
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REGULAR MEETING |
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GTMS CAFETORIUM |
FEBRUARY 28, 2011 |
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7:00 PM |
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FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
(continued
*12. Resolution to approve parental contract for GE for the 2010/2011 school year.
Renewal
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New
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Type of Route
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School
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Route
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Per diem
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Days
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Total
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X
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to/from
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ACSS
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GE10-11
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$40.00
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78 plus 20 ESY
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3,920.00
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( GE)
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-PUBLIC COMMENT-
*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.
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FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
*Informational Item:
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.
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POLICY
(There are no policies to be reviewed at this time.)
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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.
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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. |
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SPECIAL EVENTS
March 15, 2011 |
GTMS Small Ensemble Concert |
GTMS Cafetorium |
7:00-9:00 p.m. |
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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 |
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Ashley Mygrant |
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Brian Dunn |
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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: $46.50 |
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OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Activity: New Jersey Educational Technology Institute Conference
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Gary Kirschenmann |
May 12, 2011 |
ETTC Hours |
Fred Groff |
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Tom Ortiz |
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*Informational Items:
Activity: Measurement, Inc./NJDOE Meeting on Common Core Assessments
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Carol deRuyter |
March 8 & 9, 2011 |
No cost |
Activity: National Association of Elementary School Principals Convention
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Robin Moore, Ed.D. |
April 7 & 8, 2011 |
No cost |
Activity: Battelle Developmental Inventory 2
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Heather Samuelson |
March 15, 2011 |
No cost |
Jennifer Mauroff |
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-PUBLIC COMMENT-
*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.
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OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
1.* APPROVAL OF BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the proposed school district budget for the 2011-2012 School Year for submission to the County Superintendent of Schools as follows:
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Budget
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Local Tax Levy
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Total General Fund
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$
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53,729,135
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$
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28,338,078
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Total Special Revenue Fund
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$
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1,600,818
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n/a
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Total Debt Service Fund
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$
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1,959,213
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$
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1,197,788
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Totals
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$
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57,289,166
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$
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29,535,866
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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.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Negotiations
- Matters of possible and pending litigation
- Sale of property
- Facility Usage Contracts
- Personnel
-PUBLIC COMMENT-
*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.