August 16, 2010

  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Letter to Dr. Donald J. Farish, President of Rowan University from Anne Corwell, Director,
    Office of Grants Management for the State of New Jersey, Department of Education, dated
    July 12, 2010 advising that their application submitted for the Mathematics and Science
    Partnership Program (MSP) Year l/3 grant program has been approved by the NJDOE.
    (Copy of the letter will be available at the 8/16/10 Board meeting.)

  2. With regard to this grant, the Galloway School District has been awarded a Federal Grant administered by the state Department of Education with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District and the sending district consortium and Rowan University. ACES (Articulation of Content Expectations and Standards in math and science) will provide teachers with the latest teaching techniques and help them become familiar with recent changes to math and science under NJCCCS. Afterward, teachers will meet with their peers across all grade levels to plan units, lessons, and model teaching techniques. The program is funded for two years.

  3. Letter to Superintendent Doug Groff from Roberta Wohle, Director, Office of Special Education
    Programs for the NJDOE dated 7/28/10 providing information regarding the federal mandates
    for annual public reporting of local district performance in relation to state established special
    education targets and state determinations of local district compliance with special education
    requirements. (Copy of the letter will be available at the 8/16/10 Board meeting.)

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Results of Core Values Survey -; Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D.

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)

  2. Student Enrollment Report as of June 30, 2010 (Attachment B.2)

  3. Out of School Suspensions for the month of June, 2010. (Attachment B.3)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Sherrie Kendall, teacher at
    Galloway Township Middle School, with regret, effective July 31, 2010. Ms. Kendall
    has been a teacher in the Galloway School District for 25 years and her dedication and
    commitment to students and staff is appreciated by our entire school family.

  2. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Michael B. Morrell, teacher
    at Galloway Township Middle School, with regret, effective July 31, 2010. Mr. Morrell has been a teacher in the Galloway School District for 33 years and his dedication and commitment to students and staff is appreciated by our entire school family.

  3. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Jeri L. Bolli, custodian, with regret,
    effective July 1, 2010. Ms. Bolli has worked for the Galloway School district for the past
    21 years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff is appreciated by our
    entire school family.

  4. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Betsy Green, district registrar,
    with regret, effective November 1, 2010. Ms. Green has worked for the Galloway School district for the past 25 years, first as a secretary at South Egg Harbor School and more recently as district registrar. Her dedication and commitment to students and staff is appreciated by our entire school family.

  5. Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Debbie Gertzen, library media
    specialist at Arthur Rann Elementary School, with regret, effective January 1, 2011.
    Ms. Gertzen has been a librarian / teacher in the Galloway School District for 19 years and her
    dedication and commitment to students and staff is appreciated by our entire school family.

  6. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave / Family Leave / Child Rearing Leave request
    from Alicia K. Stauffer, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:

    9/1/10 -; 9/30/10 -; with pay, with benefits
    10/1/10 -; 12/31/10 -; without pay, with benefits

PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

  1. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave / Family Leave / Child Rearing Leave request
    from Paula Junker, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:

    10/14/10 - 11/26/10 -; with pay, with benefits
    11/29/10 - 12/20/10 -; without pay, with benefits

  1. Resolution to approve the attached salary adjustments for non-represented staff for the 2010-11 school year. (Attachment C.1)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Angela McDonough as a physical education teacher at Galloway
    Township Middle School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through
    June 30, 2011. Salary: $45,200 (pending results of contract negotiations); Degree: BA; Step: 4;
    Account #11-130-100-101-SA-16 (replacement position)

  2. Resolution to approve Laura Risley as a pre-school handicapped teacher at Pomona for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Salary: $44,000 (pending results of contract negotiations); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-216-100-101-40-SA (replacement position)

  3. Resolution to approve Megan Schenauer as a 7thgrade Language Arts teacher at Galloway
    Township Middle School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through
    June 30, 2011. Salary: $44,400 (pending results of contract negotiations); Degree: BA;
    Step: 2; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)

  4. Resolution to approve Cynthia Fedo as a 7thgrade Language Arts teacher at Galloway
    Township Middle School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through
    June 30, 2011. Salary: $44,800 (pending results of contract negotiations); Degree: BA; Step: 3; Account #11-130-100-101-16-SA (replacement position)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

  1. Resolution to approve Russell Akerlind as a full time classroom assistant at the Pomona
    pre-school for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
    Salary: $32,032.40; Level: 3; ($175.04 per day x 183 days) (pending results of contract negotiations) Account #11-216-100-106-40-SA (replacement position)

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff members for Pre-School Training.
    Account#20-250-100-100-10-SA; Stipend: $25/hour for teachers and $22/hour
    for classroom assistants; 1four hour day per person. (IDEA)

Miriam Blake Katie Beshara Kathy Dombroski Jackie Ferguson
Marie Geary Carrie Giaconia Karen Giehl Katie Hendrix
Kristin Kershner Nada Mason Katie McAvey Andrea Olley
Jane Quo Teresa Romanelli Laura Risley Carol Santo Barbara Simms Heather Suckiel
Sandra Varrelman Daina Walters Rebecca Waldron Marie Westcott
  1. Resolution to approve Heather Martin and David Fink as workshop presenters for Non-Violent
    Crisis Intervention Training. Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA
    Stipend: $35/per hour for summer and after school.

  1. Resolution to approve the following staff members for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
    training: Stipend: $25 per hour; 1 - three hour day per person
    Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA

Sandy Cain Stephanie Canal Joe Conte Lynn Fitzpatrick
Marie Geary Yolanda Gwathney Jennifer Jourdan Cheryl Knabe
Katie Kuras Terry O'Connor Jane Quo Helen Vanikiotis Francine Watt Diane Wooden
  1. Resolution to approve Christine Fuhs, Megan Bruscato, and Lauren Novasack as workshop
    presenters for In-class Resource Workshop sessions. Account #20-250-100-100-10-SA
    Stipend: $35 / per hour not to exceed 18 hours per presenter (IDEA)

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve Mai Gruber and Dawn Mollenkopf as workshop presenters for Guided
    Reading Workshop sessions. Account #20-270-100-100-10-SA
    Stipend: $35 / per hour not to exceed 24 hours per presenter (NCLB, Title IIA)

  2. Resolution to approve the following teachers for the In-class Resource Workshop:
    Stipend $25 per hour; up to 2 - three hour days per person
    Account#20-250-100-100-10-SA (IDEA)

Sue Alexander Melanie Becker Rainer Birkenstock Mark Bisignaro
Amy Butler Monica Corpus Joy Daley Grace Dolente
Lynne Donahue Sue Donnelly Peggy Douglas Jackie Durazzi
Karen Ebert Rebecca Elia Sue Folcher Jen Glascock
Hal Goldstein im Gollub Noelle Guest aren Hammerer-Devine
Linda Harmon Sally Hoffman Carol Houck Ted House
Sheila James Ellen Kell Marie King Carla Lanzoni
Dawn Lewis Gregory Lick Megan Longshore Julie Mandes
Laura Martin atie McAvey Sonya McElwee Mary Sue McLauglin Stephanie Milliken Janet Moran
Ceil Orlowski Kewy Santana
Kim Schaffer Megan Schenauer Kelly Shenk Jenna Smith Caroline Spilker Tracy Spoto-Picucci
Shannon Tallman Jill Tapper Stephanie Tripician Jennifer Uthoff Karen Wagner Kathy Warren
Lauren Wheaton Jennifer Whittaker Jeanine Wiener
  1. Resolution to approve the following teachers for the Guided Reading Workshop:
    Stipend $25/per hour; 2 four hour days; Account #20-270-100-100-10-SA (NCLB, Title IIA).

Jennifer Derasmo Toni Fauntleroy Ellen Kell
Janet Moran Priscilla Muller Shannon Tallman
  1. Resolution to approve Mark Bisignaro for 6th grade math curriculum refinement /
    Algebraic concepts. Stipend: $25 per hour; 1 three hour day; Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA

  2. Resolution to approve Kim Monroe and Jeremy Post for technology curriculum and
    instruction development: Stipend: $25 per hour; 4 seven hour days;
    Account #20-271-100-100-10-SA (NCLB, Title IID)

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

  1. Resolution to approve the Team / Department Leader Job Description
    (Attachment C.2) (first reading)

Informational Item

Helen Grimley, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, has requested an extension of her maternity leave from September 1, 2010 until January 1, 2011. Her original request was board approved on January 11, 2010.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

  1. Resolution to approve an amendment to the FY 08 NCLB Title I grant. The amendment transfers
    $73,776 of school choice transportation set aside funds to staff salaries

  2. Resolution to accept a grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Commission entitled Mr. B's
    Backyard Classroom which was funded for the requested amount of $1,837.00. Mr. B's Backyard
    Classroom is the transformation of a retention pond located on district property which will provide
    hands on activities to students who attend GTMS, Roland Rogers and Reeds Road. The goal of the
    program is to assist the students in developing an essential understanding of local ecological
    concepts. This classroom project is named in memory of Guy Buckelew because of his focus on
    instilling a strong sense of environmental awareness in students and utilizing natural elements to
    enhance student learning.
    (A copy of the project proposal will be available at the 8/16/10 Board meeting and in the
    Curriculum office.)

  3. Resolution to approve the following Stockton fieldwork placements for Fall 2010:

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Robert Hermes Johanna O'Brien Arthur Rann 4

Informational Items:

  1. Danielle Purdy is a fieldwork placement student from Rowan University not a student teacher.
    This is a correction from the June 21, 2010 agenda.

  2. GTMS has been chosen for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) again
    this year. It will be administered on February 3, 2011.

-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:

  1. Resolution to approve the fixed asset disposal for the 1999 Dodge Ram Pick-Up, mileage 147340.

  2. Resolution to approve the AESOP customer agreement to provide substitute calling service, beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, for a total amount not to exceed $13,500. Account #11-190-100-320-00-00

  3. Resolution to award Milk and Dairy bid to Cream-O-Land Dairies, LLC for the 2010/2011 school year in the amount of $255,813.90. Account #60-910-310-876-00-00
    No other bids were received.

  4. Resolution to approve Gourmet Italian Cuisine for hand tossed pizza for the 2010/2011 school year, at a cost of $4.60 per a 15 inch pie for a total cost of $36,570.

Other bids received: Primo Pizza $5.50 (15-inch pizza) $43,725.00
  1. Resolution to award the Food Service Paper and Cleaning Supplies to the following vendors for the 2010/2011 school year. Account #60-910-310-602-00-00 (Attachment E.1)

City Supply Company $31,257.35
S.J. Paper $18,473.75
Central Poly Corporation $ 829.50
Total: $50,560.60

Transportation:

PRESENTATION

Overview of school transportation for the 2010/2011 -; Vickie L. Tomasco

  1. Resolution to approve the following:

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

RESOLUTION 2010-2011

WHEREAS, the Galloway Township Board of Education, Atlantic County, New Jersey, state aid has been reduced; and

WHEREAS, the reduction of state aid has resulted in the elimination of courtesy busing to approximately 320 students; and

WHEREAS, the students will be walking from Collins Road along Wrangleboro Road to Reeds Road; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, Atlantic County, New Jersey, that the Galloway Township Board of Education does hereby express its support for the "Safe Routes to
School" program in conjunction with Galloway Township Officials and the Galloway Township Police Department; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Galloway Township Board of Education does hereby request that the speed limit on Wrangleboro Road be reduced from 45 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. Resolution to approve the following parental contracts for the 2010 / 2011 school year:
    Account #11-000-270-511-00-00

STUDENT CONTRACT TYPE SCHOOL DAYS PER DIEM TOTAL
1 LJ LJESY10 ESY Y.A.L.E SE 30 70 2,100.00
1 LJ JL10 to/from Y.A.L.E.SE 180 70 12,600.00
  1. Resolution to approve the following transportation agreement with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2010 / 2011 school year. Account #11-000-270-515-00-00

TYPE
OF
RENEWAL

NEW

CONTRACT

TYPE OF
ROUTE

SCHOOL

ROUTE

DAYS

PER DIEM
ROUTE

PER DIEM
AIDE

TOTAL

X

GEH10

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY01

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY02

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY03

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY04

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY05

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY06

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY07

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY08

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

ESY

Arthur Rann

AREY09

20

$ 190.00

$ 40.00

$ 4,600.00

Joiner

GEH06

ESY
3 students

Coastal
JW TM CM

COA06

30

$ 7,463.02

Joiner

GEH10

ESY
1 student

YALE-CH
(ZG)

YLCH-EY

30

$ 3,750.00

Joiner

GEH05B

ESY
1 student

YALE-EAST
DR

YAL5

30

$ 4,744.80

Joiner

GEH07A

ESY
1 student

YALE-H
PB

30

$ 1,996.70

addendum

GEH07A

miles

$ 720.00

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action at the August 23, 2010 meeting, 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.1Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)
    Trial Balance Report/Breakfast & Lunch Cash Sales
    (Attachments E.2Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)
    Breakfast & Lunch Meal Counts Participation (Attachments E.3Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)
    Special Income Detail. (Attachments E.4 Will be available at the 08/23/2010.)

  2. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for June and July 2010 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)

  3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for June and July 2010. (Attachment E.6Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)

  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 Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)

  6. Resolution to ratify the June Supplemental Bill List -; 2009/010 Budget. (Attachment E.8Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)

  7. Resolution to ratify the July Bill List -; 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.9)Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)

  8. Resolution to approve the August Bill List -; 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.10)Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)

  9. Resolution to ratify the June -; 2009 / 2010 Budget and July transfers -; 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.11)Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)

  10. , Resolution to approve the August transfers -; 2010 / 2011 Budget. (Attachment E.12) Will be available at the 08/23/2010 meeting.)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

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 #01 from Controlled Environmental for additional demolition work to access window systems for removal of asbestos window caulking at South Egg Harbor Elementary School for a total increase of $ 19,260. Original contract amount was for $77,965 and the revised amount is $97,225.00.

  2. Resolution to approve Change Order #02 from Martell Construction Company to relocate the main water line at the Reeds Road Gymnasium, amount not to exceed $10,000. Original contract amount was for $$1,424,500.00 and the revised amount is $1,434,500.00.

  3. Resolution to approve the deferral of the PEC (Preliminary Eligible Cost) for the Reeds Road Elementary School boiler project.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  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:

Ø Requests

  1. The New Jersey Football Officials Association -; Atlantic District -; has requested the use of the GTMS library / classroom on August 23 and 30, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for their meetings.

  2. The Devotional Association of Yogashawr has requested the use of the Arthur Rann cafeteria and library every Tuesday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm beginning September 14, 2010 through
    June 21, 2011 for their meeting.

  3. The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management has requested the use of the Roland Rogers cafeteria on Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a simulation of preparation for use during emergency evacuation.

  4. The Galloway Volleyball Association requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium every Thursday from July 15, 2010 through August 6, 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
    (Administrative approval was granted)

  5. The New Jersey School Boards Association has requested the use of the GTMS
    library and multiple classrooms on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 6:00 pm
    to 10:00 pm for Board Member Training.

  6. PAL has requested the use of the Galloway Township Middle School library the second
    Thursday of each month beginning Thursday, August 12, 2010 through June 9, 2011 from
    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for their organization meeting.
    (PAL's Certificate of Liability Insurance expired on 7/1/10. We have an e.mail dated
    7/6/10 on file from their insurance company stating they are covered beginning 7/1/10,
    but to date we have not received a policy.)

  7. The Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted / Talented students has requested the use
    of various classrooms and the cafetorium at Galloway Township Middle School on Saturday,
    October 16, 23 and 30; November 13 and 20; and December 4, 11, 18, 2010 from 8:00 am to
    12:30 pm each week.

  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

Informational Item:

The Roland Rogers FSA has requested the following dates for District-wide Sixth Grade Dances and Ticket Sales during the 2010-2011 school year:

  • District-wide Sixth Grade Dance dates: October 15, 2010, February 4, 2011, March 25, 2011
    and May 20, 2011 -; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

  • Ticket sale dates: October 13/14, 2010, February 2/3, 2011, March 23/24 2011; May 18/19, 2011 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

August 23 Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
  1. SPECIAL EVENTS

September 1 Opening Day for Staff GTMS Cafetorium 8:30 a.m.
September 8 Opening Day for Students
  1. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The following professional development activities align with our Local and School Professional Development Plans, 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: NCLB Workshop

Staff Name Date Expenses Account #
Marilyn Moore 8/5/10 Travel: $15.00 11-000-230-580-00-00

Activity: DRTRS Workshop

Staff Name Date Expenses Account #
Georgette Reeves 8/25/10 Travel: $29.51 11-000-251-580-00-00

Activity: Multi-Hazards Emergency Planning for Schools

Staff Name Date Expenses
Georgette Reeves 8/26-27/10 No cost
Marilyn Moorev
Steve Bolli

Activity: School Security Drill Workshop

Staff Name Date Expenses Account#
Marilyn Moore 9/28/10 Travel: $40.00 11-000-230-580-00-00

Activity: American Speech & Hearing Association Annual National Conference

Staff Name Date Expenses
Jennifer Mauroff 11/18 & 19/10 No cost

Informational Item:

Activity: Math & Science Partnership Positions (seminar at Rowan)

Staff Name Date Expenses
Jennifer Whittaker August 9-20, 2010 No Cost to district (US DOE Grant)
Jan Manganiello
Carol Houck
Debbie Sommers

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. OLD BUSINESS

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Resolution to approve the five year contract of Annette C. Giaquinto as Superintendent of
    Schools effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015 at a starting salary of $154,000.
    (Copy will be available for review at the Board meeting on 8/16/10 and also may be
    reviewed in the Board office.)

  2. Resolution to approve the employment contract for William S. Cappuccio, Esq., Board
    Solicitor, as follows:
    For the 2010-11 school year effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
    Salary: $22,750 with an hourly rate of $120 per hour for additional work.

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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