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READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
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Letter to the Superintendent from Anne Neustadter, Donations Chairman for the Shirley
Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, dated 10/26/10 expressing thanks for the donation made
by the district as a result of the "Dress Down Day" fundraiser. (Attachment A.1)
PRESENTATIONS
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Introduction of Robert Mears, 8thgrade student and President of the
Student Council at Galloway Township Middle School.
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Presentation to Ernie Huggard for his 12 years of service as a Board member and
President of the Galloway Township Board of Education.
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Congratulations to the following students from Roland Rogers School who were winners
in the Violence and Vandalism contests:
Dr. Robin Moore, Principal
Michael Silvestri, Assistant Principal
Team Leaders:
Mai Gruber |
Laura Martin |
Tracy Bustard |
Sean McCarthy |
Barbara Olson |
Paul Albert |
Sheila James |
Patti Lang |
Aggie Hancock |
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Poster Winners
1st Place - Dylan Petillo
2nd Place - Claire Dell-Priscoli
3rd Place - Mason Cunningham
Honorable Mention - Sima Popowski
Poem Winners
1st Place - Peyton Macrina
2nd Place - Sanae Clapp
3rd Place - Samantha Eloy
Rap / Song Winners
1st Place - Ayoube Ammari
2nd Place - Jonatan Resto
3rd Place - Shaan Patel
Sean Warren
5th Grade
Poster Winners
1st Place - Tahj Edwards
2nd Place - Sarah Eric
3rd Place - Jonathan Rodriguez
Honorable Mention - Ashley DePoe
Poem Winners
1st Place - Nicholas Agranoff
2nd Place - Elizabeth Glass
3rd Place - Alexis Mazzatta
Rap / Song Winners
1st Place - Yanissa Adams
2nd Place - Delaney Sabath
3rd Place - Allyson Tees
6th Grade
Poster Winners
1st Place - Abigail Bernhardt
2nd Place - Alexia Morales
3rd Place - Ramon Watson
Honorable Mention - Joy Spavlik
Poem Winners
1st Place - Jonathan Granados
2nd Place - Alex Walk
3rd Place - Ausheney McNeill
Rap / Song Winners
1st Place - Coy Lewis
2nd Place - Ryan Flemming
3rd Place - Sarah LePine
Congratulations also to Ms. Tracey Hochstrasser's third grade class for winning First Place in the Slogan Contest with their slogan: "Violence is not cool, don't bring it into our school."
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
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Student Enrollment Report as of October 31, 2010 (Attachment B.2)
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Out of School Suspensions for the month of October, 2010. (Attachment B.3)
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Presentation: Proposed 2010-14 District Goals (Attachment B.4)
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PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
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Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire, with regret, from Phyllis Glomb,
8th grade Language Arts Teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective
January 1, 2011. Ms. Glomb has been a teacher in the Galloway Schools for 11 years
and her dedication and commitment to students and staff is appreciated by
our entire Galloway family.
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Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from James Spollen, part-time
custodian, effective November 19, 2010.
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Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request of Don Adams, 7thgrade teacher at
Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
1/3/11 - 2/14/11 - without pay, opts out of benefits
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Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request of Jennifer Files, 7thgrade teacher at
Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
2/28/11 - 3/16/11 - with pay, with benefits
3/17/11 - 5/31/11 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 6/1/2011
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Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request of Shannon Tallman, special education
teacher at Smithville School, as follows:
1/6/11 - 3/4/11 - with pay, with benefits
3/7/11 - 4/12/11 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 4/13/11
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
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Resolution to approve Erin Fitzpatrick as a teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School
for the 2010-11 school year effective January 15, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $45,200 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 4; Account #11-120-100-101-15-SA
(maternity leave replacement)
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Resolution to approve Cynthia McAnney as a kindergarten teacher at Reeds Road
Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective January 1, 2011 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $44,400 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2;
Account #11-110-100-101-45-SA (leave replacement)
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Resolution to approve Trish Rotellini as a teacher at Smithville School for the 2010-11
school year effective September 1, 2010 through April 12, 2011. (correction)
Salary: $47,775 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Step: 2; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA
(maternity leave replacement) (Original approval was granted at the 9/20/10 Board meeting.)
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Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2010-11 school year
effective November 23, 2010 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
Nina Ruth-Brunson |
Certified |
$80.00 per day |
Sondra McCall |
Non-Certified |
$75.00 per day |
Daniel Keck |
Non-Certified |
$75.00 per day |
Emily Heerema |
Non-Certified |
$75.00 per day |
Mary Kathleen Snyder |
Non-Certified |
$75.00 per day |
Jesse M. Grant |
Non-Certified |
$75.00 per day |
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Resolution to approve the Senior Help Desk Technician job description (first reading)
(Attachment C.1)
RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS
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Resolution to approve the following Galloway Township Middle School staff as
After School Intervention Teachers effective November 23, 2010 through
June 30, 2011. Account #20-231-100-100-11-SA (NCLB Title I); Stipend: $36.00 per hour
Alex Conaway |
Jeff Morris |
Cynthia Fedo |
Barbara Rodilosso |
Donna Fulmer |
Starr Sherman |
Linda Harmon |
Robyn Talvacchio |
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Resolution to approve Angela McDonough as the AtlantiCare Initiative School
Health Coordinator at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2010-11 school
year effective October 26, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $33.00 per hour, hours not to exceed 100; Account #20-088-100-101-16-SA
Informational Item:
Helen Grimley, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, has requested an extension of her maternity leave until 9/1/11. Ms. Grimley's leave was originally approved by the Board of Education on 1/11/10.
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
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Resolution to approve extending home instruction for GTMS student, A.D. regular education
(5 hours per week) starting October 18, 2010 to December 13, 2010 due to illness.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve the extension of home instruction for Roland Rogers student, J.O.,
special education (10 hours per week) from September 21, 2010 to October 11, 2010 due to
illness. (Home instruction was originally approved from September 8, 2010 to September 21, 2010.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, B.K. regular education
(5 hours per week) starting October 28, 2010 for 4 weeks due to illness.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve the extension of home instruction for GTMS student, N.S. regular
education (5 hours per week) from October 22, 2010 to November 3, 2010 due to illness.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve home instruction for Reeds Road student, J.M. regular education
(5 hours per week) from October 26, 2010 to November 23, 2010 due to illness.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve home instruction for Arthur Rann student, A.R. special education
(10 hours per week) from November 15, 2010 until placement at ACSSS.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve home instruction for Pomona student, I.S. special education (5 hours
per week) for 60 days beginning November 1, 2010 due to illness.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, F.S. , 504 student (10 hours
per week) from November 9, 2010 to November 30, 2010 as per medical request.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
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Resolution to approve the following Rowan University clinical internship placements for
Spring 2010:
Student |
Cooperating Teacher |
School |
Grade |
Brendan Smith |
Dawn Mollenkopf |
Reeds Road |
1 |
Samantha Sickler |
Kevin Throckmorton |
GTMS |
8-SS |
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
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Resolution to approve six 8thgrade GTMS students to volunteer at the Food Bank Thrift Shop
at Shore Mall in Egg Harbor Township on the following Fridays: November 19 & December
10, 2010, January 14, February 18, March 18, April 8, and May 13, 2011 after school. (Teacher
transport with parental permission) (Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.)
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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:
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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:
- Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
Cafeteria: Profit Loss Statement for October 31, 2010
(Attachments E.1)
Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
(Attachments E.2)
Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachments E.3)+
Revenue by Eligibility (Attachment E.4)
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Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for October 2010 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 October 2010. (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
October 31, 2010 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
October 31, 2010. (Attachment E.7)
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Resolution to approve the November Bill List - 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.10)
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Resolution to approve the November transfers - 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.11)
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Resolution to accept the completion of the first of two "Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills" for 2010/2011 school year in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code NJAC 6A:27- 11.2. (Attachment E.12)
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Resolution to approve Jay Saslav, as a speech consultant, at $250 per day from November 22, 2010 to December 23, 2010, two days per week. Acct. #11-000-219-390-00-02
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Resolution to approve Atlantic Care Behavioral Health, for psychiatric evaluations at $200 per evaluation, for the 2010/2011 school year. Acct. #11-000-219-390-00-02
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Resolution to approve the award of "non-fair" and open contracts to the following vendors for the 2010 / 2011 school year pursuant to C.271, in the event the vendor would exceed $17,500.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF A 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 school yearand 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.
Vendor |
Cost Not to Exceed: |
Brett Dinovi & Associates |
$55,000 |
Canada Dry Distributing |
$30,000 |
Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. |
$50,000 |
Lakeshore Learning Materials |
$40,000 |
Paragon Consulting Services |
$60,000 |
White Harris |
$25,000 |
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FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy E. Kelley, School Business Administrator:
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Presentation:Use of Oceanville School - Steve Bolli
Resolution of the Galloway Township Board of Education of the Galloway School District
in the County of Atlantic, New Jersey
Authorizing the Submission of other Capital Project Documents
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Resolution approving Galloway Township Board of Education to close Oceanville Elementary School,
State Project #1690-030-11-1000, and be it further resolved that Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C.,
architect of record, be authorized to submit the above project to the New Jersey Department of Education
for approval on the district's behalf.
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Resolution approving Galloway Township Board of Education authorized Fraytak Veisz Hopkins
Duthie, P.C., architect of record, be authorized to submit the above project to the New Jersey
Department of Education for approval on the district's behalf.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above project be approve as an "other capital project" as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26. The district will not seek State funding for the above project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that amendments to the Long-Range Facilities Plan by Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. to incorporate the above project be approved.
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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:
Ø Requests
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Sara Brown of the Sports, Leisure, and Entertainment RPG has requested the use of the Smithville gymnasium on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a "Zumbathon" to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for CDH research.
(Custodial fee of 1 ½ times the prevailing rate will apply)
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Greater Egg Harbor School District has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium on various afternoons beginning December 17, 2010 through February 10, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm for freshman girls and boys basketball games.
(Dates/times were discussed with Tim Waldman, AD at GTMS, and approved)
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The NJFOA of Atlantic County has requested the use of the GTMS library on November 1, 3, 8, 15, and 22, 2010 for their Football Officials Meetings from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
(Administrative approval granted prior to the Board meeting.)
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NOTICE OF MEETINGS
December 20 |
Workshop / Regular Meeting |
GTMS Cafetorium |
7:00 P.M. |
January 24 |
Workshop / Action Meeting |
GTMS Cafetorium |
7:00 P.M. |
January 31 |
Regular Meeting |
GTMS Cafetorium |
7:00 P.M. |
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SPECIAL EVENTS
December 8 |
Arthur Rann Holiday Concert |
7:00 P.M. |
December 9 |
Roland Rogers Holiday Concert |
6:30 P.M. |
December 14 |
Smithville Holiday Concert |
7:00 P.M. |
December 15 |
Galloway Township Middle School Holiday Concert |
7:00 P.M. |
December 16 |
Reeds Road Holiday Concert |
7:00 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.
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Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Title I/Accountability Training
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account # |
Bill Zipparo, Ed.D. |
Nov. 9, 2010 |
Travel: $50.00 |
11-000-223-580-00-00 |
Sharon Kurtz |
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John Billen, Ed.D. |
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(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.) |
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Activity: Preschool Pyramid Model & Positive Behavior Support Training
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Account # |
Edie Wagner |
Nov. 17, 2010 |
Travel: $60.00 |
11-000-219-580-00-00 |
Marilyn Moore |
Dec. 15, 2010 |
per day |
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Carol Santo |
Jan. 19, 2011 |
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(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting.) |
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OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(Continued)
Informational Items:
Activity: NJ Co-op Association
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
John Sloan |
Nov. 2, 2010 |
No cost |
Activity: ACIT Counselor Information Meeting
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Patti Stewart |
Nov. 18, 2010 |
No cost |
Activity: Reading Activities for ELLs K-6
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Karen Giehl |
Dec. 3, 2010 |
No cost |
Activity: 2010 NJ Videoconferencing Showcase
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Jeremy Post |
Dec. 8, 2010 |
No cost |
Kim Monroe |
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Activity: Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders in Youth
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Edie Wagner |
Feb. 25, 2011 |
No cost |
Nicole Neville |
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Activity: From My Classroom to Yours Annual Conference
Staff Name |
Date |
Expenses |
Jeremy Post |
March 16, 2011 |
ETTC Hours |
Kim Monroe |
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OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
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Resolution to appoint Rosemary Hollway as an alternate for the Board of Education Negotiations
Committee for the 2010-11 school year.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Negotiations
- Matters of possible and pending litigation
- Sale of property
- Facility Usage Contracts
- Personnel
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