October 25, 2010

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS
    (There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

1.* Energy Management Update - Steve Bolli, District Operations Manager

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
    (This report was reviewed at the 10/18/10 meeting)

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of September 2010 (Attachment B.2)
    (This report was reviewed at the 10/18/10 meeting)

  3. Out of School Suspensions for the month of September 2010 (Attachment B.3)
    (This report was reviewed at the 10/18/10 meeting)

4.* Discussion of District Goals (Attachment B.4)

5.* Resolution to approve the 2009-2010 Annual Electronic Violence and Vandalism Report.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop/Action meeting.

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve the attached salary adjustments for non-represented employees
for the 2010-2011 school year. (Attachment C.1)

2.* 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.2)

3.* Resolution to approve the lateral adjustment of Tina Bauer, Classroom Assistant, from
non-certified to 4 year degree. Salary: $168.20 per diem.

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

4.* Resolution to approve Theresa Moe as a 4th special education teacher at Reeds Road
School for the 2010-11 school year effective November 8, 2010 through April 4, 2011.
Salary: $44,000 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 2; Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA
(Maternity Leave Replacement)

5.* Resolution to approve Jennifer Sawhill as a physical education teacher at Reeds Road
School for the 2010-11 school year effective November 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $51,270 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 9; Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA
(Replacement position)

6.* Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher(s) for the 2009-10 school year
effective October 26, 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

Holly Keple Certified $80.00 per day
Lauren Smith Certified $80.00 per day

7.* Resolution to approve the Southern New Jersey Consortium staff for the Fall Semester.
(Attachment C.3)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve the following Rowan University School Psychology Pre-Practicum
shadowing placement for Fall 2010.

Student Cooperating School Psychologist School
Gloria Botto Shari Peters Reeds Road

2.* Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers student, L.D. regular education
(10 hours per week) starting October 19, 2010 for 60 days due to doctor's note.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

3.* Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, J.F. regular education (5 hours
per week) starting October 22, 2010 due to suspension for up to 30 days or until Superintendent
review.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

4,* Resolution to approve home instruction for GTMS student, A.D. regular education (5 hours
per week) starting October 18, 2010 for 4 weeks due to illness.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

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*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 audit report for the year ending June 30, 2010, as presented at the October 18, 2010 board meeting. (There were no audit recommendations.)

  1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
    Cafeteria: Analysis of Receipts and Disbursements for September, 2010
    (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 September 2010 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

  3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for September 2010. (Attachment E.6)

  4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
    September 30, 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.

  5. Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of
    September 30, 2010. (Attachment E.7)

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

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

Transportation:

9.* Resolution to approve the joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County Special Services School District for the 2010/2011 school year. Account#11-000-270-515-00-00

TYPE OF CONTRACT

RENEWAL

NEW

TYPE OF
ROUTE

SCHOOL

ROUTE

NUMBER OF
STUDENTS

JOINER COST

X

ToFrom

ACSSD

ELEM11

11

$75,591.80

x

To/From

ACSSD

ELEM5

13

$91,202.40

x

To/From

ACSSD

HS10

1

$7,271.40

X

To/From

ACSSD

HS12

1

$8,676.10

x

To/From

ACSSD

HS15

3

$22,905.60

X

To/From

COASTAL

COA3

2

$24,398.00

x

To/From

YALE

YALE3

1

18,439.20

x

To/From

YALE

SHANNER

2

$17,935.20

X

To/From

Assumption

271A

38

$28,184.98

X

To/From

Assumption

272A

41

$34,118.97

X

To/From

Assumption

272B

19

$14,433.16

X

To/From

Assumption

273A

6

$5,249.04

X

To/From

Assumption

274A

40

$34,118.80

X

To/From

Pilgrim

292

20

$17,680.00

X

To/From

Pilgrim

294

3

$2,652.00

X

To/From

Pilgrim

297

21

$18,564.00

X

To/From

Pilgrim

298

5

$4,420.00

10.* 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.

Vendor Cost
Asphalt Solutions, LLC $17,500
Computer Solutions Inc. $17,500
Educational Data Services, Inc. $17,500

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop/Action meeting.

  1. FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

1.* Resolution to approve Change Order #1 from CAP Services, Inc. for the Cologne School
in the amount of $2,178.67. (Attachment F.1)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop/Action meeting.

  1. POLICY

Resolution to approve the following policies (second reading): (Attachment G.1)

1120* Board of Education Meetings - Policy and Legal References (note revision)

2240 Research, Evaluation and Planning - Policy and Legal References

2255 Action Planning for State Monitoring NJQSAC (New Jersey

Quality Single Accountability Continuum) - Policy and Legal References

3100 Budget Planning, Preparation, and Adoption - Policy and Legal References

3210 Tax Revenues - Policy canceled

3220/30 State Funds; Federal Funds - Policy and Legal References

3326 Payment for Goods and Services - Policy and Legal References

3453 School Activity Funds - Policy and Legal References

3533 Bonding - Policy and Legal References

3541.10* Transportation - Policy only (note revision)

3571 Reports of School Board Secretary - Policy only

5113* Attendance, Absences, and Excuses - Policy and Legal References (note revision)

5131.5* Vandalism / Violence - Policy and Legal References (note revision)

5131.6 Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco (Substance Abuse) - Policy and Legal References

5141 Health - Policy and Legal References

6114 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness - Policy and Legal References

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop/Action meeting.

  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following requests:

1.* East Coast Crush Girls Volleyball Team has requested the use of the GTMS
gymnasium on Monday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday evenings
from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. beginning November 15, 2010 through May 13, 2011.
(According to PAL Coordinator, they do not need the gym on above dates / times.
Majority of players are Galloway residents.)

2.* Brownie Troop #12451 has requested the use of the Smithville School cafeteria
every other Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning November 10,
2010 for their meetings.

3.* The Galloway Renegades Cheerleading Squad has requested the use of the Arthur Rann
gymnasium on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 and Wednesday, November 10, 2010 and the
Arthur Rann cafeteria on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 and Thursday, November 18,
2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for practice.

4.* PAL has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium on Saturday, December 4, 2010
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for a Community Basketball Game Fundraiser.
(Custodial fee of 1-l/2 times the employee rate is applicable)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

November 22 Workshop/Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 pm

SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING

  1. Resolution to approve the following training:

Activity: Board of Education Development Day

Staff Name Date Expenses Account#
John W. Knorr November 6, 2010 Registration: $125.00 11-000-230-585-00-00
Travel: $26.00
  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: "Healthy Schools, Healthy Children"

Staff Name Date Expenses Account#
Angela McDonough Oct. 19, 2010 Travel: $5.80 Atlantic Care Grant

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting)

*Activity: Fitness Training

Staff Name Date Expenses Account#
Angela McDonough Oct. 21, 2010 Travel: $17.36 Atlantic Care Grant

(Administrative approval granted prior to board meeting)

*Activity: NJ Network to Close the Achievement Gap

Staff Name Date Expenses Account#
Michael Hinman Oct. 22, Dec. 16, 2010 Travel: $33.00 11-000-230-580-00
Jan. 18, Feb. 22, 2011 per day

*Activity: New Superintendents' Academy - The Complexity and Challenges of Special Education
Through the Lens of the Superintendent

Staff Name Date Expenses Account#
Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D. Feb. 10, 2011 Registration: $195.00 11-000-230-580-00-00

Informational Item:

*Activity: Empowering Minds

Staff Name Date Expenses
Linda Buck Oct. 22 & 23, 2010 No cost

*Activity: Low Pressure Boilers

Staff Name Date Expenses
Allyn Snavely Nov. 9, 2010 No cost

*Activity: Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders in Youth

Staff Name Date Expenses
Joe Conte Feb. 25, 2011 No cost
Bev Bodenlos

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

  1. OLD BUSINESS

  2. NEW BUSINESS

  3. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

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