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  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

(There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

(There are no presentations at this time.)

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
    (This report was reviewed at the 8/16/10 meeting.)

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of June, 2010 (Attachment B.2)
    (This report was reviewed at the 8/16/10 meeting.)

  3. Out of School Suspensions for the month of June, 2010. (Attachment B.3)
    (This report was reviewed at the 8/16/10 meeting.)

4.* Class size comparison as of August 19, 2010. (Attachment B.4)

5.* Resolution to approve the district's Organizational Chart. (Attachment B.5)

6.* Resolution to approve the following values, as discussed at the August 16, 2010 Board of
Education meeting, as the official Galloway Township Public Schools Core Values:

Respect
Hard Work
Diversity
Integrity
Communication
Excellence

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

7.* Resolution to approve the Full Time School Principal Waiver Request for a full time
non-teaching principal for the 2010-11 school year for Arthur Rann Elementary School
and Pomona Pre-School. (Attachment B.6)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

* Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

  1. RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Stacy Snavely, library
secretary for Arthur Rann Elementary School, effective August 11, 2010.

2.* Resolution seeking permission of the Commissioner to employ the below recommended
certificated and support staff applicant(s) on an emergent basis for a period not to exceed
three (3) months pending completion of a positive criminal history check:
Elizabeth Elevich, school social worker, Reeds Road Elementary School

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

3.* Resolution to approve Sarah Ashley Sharpe as a pre-school disabled teacher at
Pomona Pre-School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010
through June 30, 2011. Salary: $47,375 (pending results of contract negotiations);
Degree: MA; Step: 1; Account #11-216-100-101-40-SA (maternity leave replacement)

4.* Resolution to approve Cynthia Verderber as an art teacher at Galloway Township
Middle School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through
November 30, 2010. Salary: $45,200 (pro-rated) (pending results of contract
negotiations); Degree: BA; Step: 4;Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (leave replacement)

5.* Resolution to approve Cynthia McAnney as a Kindergarten teacher at Reeds Road
Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through
January 1, 2011. Salary: $44,000 (pro-rated) (pending results of contract negotiations);
Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-110-100-101-45-SA (leave replacement)

  1. RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

6.* Resolution to approve Trisha Rotellini as a part-time (5 hours per day - 183 days) classroom assistant in the kindergarten at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Salary: $22,880.49 (pro-rated); Step: 3 certified; Account #11-204-100-106-15-SA (replacement position)

7.* Resolution to approve Elizabeth Elevich as a school social worker at Reeds Road Elementary
School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $47,375 (pending results of contract negotiations); Degree: MA; Step: 1;
Account #11-000-219-104-45-SA (replacement position)

8.* Resolution to approve Lynn Stonnell as a part-time 10 month library secretary at Arthur Rann
Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $26,891.12 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-222-105-15-SA
(replacement position)

9.* Resolution to approve the following substitutes for the 2010-11 school year
effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010
Substitute Teachers (account numbers as appropriate) Kindergarten #11-110-100-101;
Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101;
Salary: Non-certified $75.00 per day; Certified $80.00 per day;
Substitute Nurses - Account #11-000-213-140-SB-SA; Salary: $100 per day
Substitute secretaries - Account #11-000-240-105; Salary: $9.35 per hour;
Substitute custodians - Account #11-000-262-110; Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Substitute food service - Account #60-910-310-100; Salary: $7.50 per hour
(Attachment C.1)

10.* Resolution to approve Timothy Johnson as a part-time custodian (5 hours per day,
5 days per week) at Roland Rogers School for the 2010-11 school year effective
August 24, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (pending results of background investigation).
Salary: $18,693.75 (pro-rated); Step: 4; Account #11-000-262-110-46-SA (replacement position)

11.* Resolution to approve James Spollen as a part-time custodian (5 hours per day
5 days per week) at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2010-11 school year
effective August 24, 2010 through June 30, 2011(pending results of background investigation). Salary: $18,131.25 (pro-rated); Step: 1; Account #11-000-262-110-46-SA
(replacement position)

12.* Resolution to approve John A. Vargas as a full time night foreman custodian at Roland
Rogers School for the 2010-11 school year effective August 24, 2010 through June 30,
2011 (pending results of background investigation). Salary: $36,436;
Account #11-000-262-110-46-SA (replacement position)

  1. RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

13.* Resolution to approve Paul Thorn as a full time custodian at Roland Rogers School
for the 2010-11 school year effective August 24, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $29,310; Step: 2; Account #11-000-262-110-46-SA (replacement position)

14.* Resolution to approve Ann Marie Drovan as a full time custodian at Roland Rogers School
for the 2010-11 school year effective August 24, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $29,010; Step: 1; Account #11-000-262-110-46-SA (replacement position)

15.* Resolution to approve Ezzat Hanna as a full time custodian at Reeds Road School for the
2010-11 school year effective August 24, 2010 through June 30, 2011 (pending results of
background investigation). Salary: $30,210; Step: 5; Account #11-000-262-110-46-SA (replacement position)

16.* Resolution to approve the following staff transfers for the 2010-11 school year (Attachment C.2)

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

17.* Resolution to approve Kristen Kershner as Head Teacher at Pomona Pre-School
for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Stipend: $1,300 per year (pending contract negotiations); Account #11-110-100-101-30-SA

18.* Resolution to approve Cynthia McAnney for the Guided Reading Workshop:
Stipend: $25 per hour; 2 four hour days; Account #20-270-100-100-10-SA (NCLB, Title IIA).

19.* Resolution to approve the Team / Department Leader Job Description (Attached to 8/16/10
Agenda as Attachment C.2) second reading.
* Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Presentation:
Geometry Curriculum / Advanced Mathematics Update---Betty Napoli, Supervisor of
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve the submission of the FY11 NCLB grant in the following amounts:
    (The grant is due on August 31, 2010. A copy of the grant will be available in the
    Curriculum Office.)

Title I Part A $455,660.00
Title II Part A 97,294.00
Title II Part D 1,169.00
Title III 47,243.00
Title III Immigrant 17,068.00

  1. Resolution to approve submission of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Part B, IDEIA-B, FY 2011 in the amount of: (The grant is due on August 31, 2010. A copy of the grant
    will be available in the Child Study Team Office.)

Basic $884,554
Preschool $ 37,998

  1. Resolution to approve the Geometry curriculum for 8th grade as presented.

-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, and the Finance Committee:

  1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:
    Cafeteria: Analysis of Receipts and Disbursements for June 30, 2010 and July 31, 2010
    (Attachments E.1 and E.1a)
    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 June and July 2010 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5 and E.5a)

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

  4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
    June 30, 2010 and July 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.

  5. Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of
    June 30, 2010 and July 31, 2010. (Attachment E.7 and E.7a)

  6. Resolution to ratify the June Supplemental Bill List - 2009/010 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

  7. Resolution to ratify the July Bill List - 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

  8. Resolution to approve the August Bill List - 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.10)

  9. Resolution to ratify the June 2009 / 2010 Budget and July transfers - 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.11and E.11a)

  10. Resolution to approve the August transfers - 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.12)

Transportation:

11.* Resolution to approve joint transportation agreement with Atlantic County Special Services for the 2010 / 2011 school year. Account #11-000-100-565-00-02

TYPE OF CONTRACT

TYPE OF
ROUTE

SCHOOL

ROUTE

NUMBER OF
STUDENTS

JOINER COST

ESY

ACSS

ACSSD

27

35,640.00

12.* Resolution to approve Diane Iwanowycz,, school nurse, to work at The Pilgrim Academy, beginning September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Account #20-507-200-320-00-02
*Added after the Workshop / Action meeting.

  1. FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

*Informational Item:
Bob Iannacone will update the Board of Education regarding the job site meeting held on August 17, 2010 for the demolition of the Cologne and South Egg Harbor elementary schools and the Reeds Road gymnasium project.

  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 request:

1.* Galloway Township Community Services has requested the use of the GTMS cafetorium
on Thursday, September 9, 2010, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm for an Energy Audit
Workshop.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

* Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

September 2, 2010 Building Walk-thru Meet/dist.conf.rm. 8:30 a.m.
September 20, 2010 Workshop/Action Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
September 27, 2010 Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.

  1. SPECIAL EVENTS

September 1 Opening Day for Staff GTMS Cafetorium 8:00 a.m.
September 8 Opening Day Students
September 16 Reeds Road Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.
September 21 Roland Rogers School Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.
September 22 Arthur Rann School Back to School Night 7:00 p.m.
September 23 Smithville School Back to School Night 7:00 p.m.
September 28 Pomona Pre-School Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.
October 7 Galloway Township Middle School Back to School Night 6:45 p.m. - 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: School Security Drill Workshop

Staff Name Date Expenses
Geoff Haines 9/28/10 No cost
Terry O'Connor

Informational:
Activity: South Jersey Co-Op Meeting

Staff Name Date Expenses
John Sloan 8/17/10 No cost
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 7
GTMS CAFETORIUM
AUGUST 23, 2010
7:00 P.M.

  1. OLD BUSINESS

  2. NEW BUSINESS

1.* Resolution to eliminate the position of Treasurer of School Monies effective October 25, 2010, as per assembly bill No. 2573, which makes the position optional.

2.* Resolution to designate the Chief School Administrator and School Business Administrator signatories to sign warrants for the Board of Education:

Account: Signatures Required:
General Account Finance Committee Member, Secretary & Superintendent
District Petty Cash Superintendent and Secretary
Payroll Superintendent and Secretary
Payroll Agency Superintendent and Secretary
Investment Superintendent and Secretary
Investment 2 Superintendent and Secretary
Unemployment Superintendent and Secretary

  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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