June 28, 2010

  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 6/21/10 meeting)

  2. Student Enrollment Report (Attachment B.2)
    (This report was reviewed at the 6/21/10 meeting)

  3. Out of School Suspensions (Attachment B.3)
    (This report was reviewed at the 6/21/10 meeting)

-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 Maternity Leave / Family Leave / Child Rearing Leave
request of Dawn Burton, 1st grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School as
follows: (Attachment C.1)
9/1/2010 - 9/17/2010 - with pay, with benefits
9/20/1010 - 12/13/2010 - without pay, with benefits
Returning 12/14/2010

2.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave / Child Rearing Leave request of
Jennifer Goodwin, 2nd grade teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School as
follows: (Attachment C.2)
6/1/2010 - 6/24/2010 - with pay, with benefits
9/1/2010 - 9/9/2010 - with pay, with benefits
9/13/2010 - 10/29/2010 - without pay, without benefits
Returning 11/1/2010

3.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave / Child Rearing Leave request of
Nada Mason, 1:1 classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School as
follows: (Attachment C.3)
9/1/2010 - 9/20/2010 - with pay, opts out of benefits
9/21/2010 - 10/22/2010 - without pay, without benefits
Returning 10/25/2010

4.* Resolution to accept the letter of intent retire from Janice Malone, Teaching Learning
Facilitator at Galloway Township Middle School, with regret, effective June 30, 2010.
Ms. Malone has been a teacher in the Galloway Township Public School district for 29
years and her dedication and commitment to students and staff is appreciated by our
entire school family. (Attachment C.4)

5.* Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Erin Anderson, special education
teacher at Smithville School, effective June 30, 2010. (Attachment C.5)

6.* Resolution to approve a leave of absence requested by Michael Stewart, classroom
assistant at Galloway Township Middle School in order to pursue certification through student teaching with Phyllis Glomb at Galloway Township Middle School, effective September 1, 2010 through December 10, 2010. (Attachment C.6)

PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

7.* Resolution seeking permission of the Commissioner to employ the below recommended
certificated and support staff applicants on an emergent basis for a period not to exceed
three (3) months pending completion of a positive Criminal History Check.
Jodi Schechtman, speech therapist, Roland Rogers Elementary School
Nicole Neville, school psychologist, Smithville Elementary School

8.* Resolution to approve the recommended salary of other administrative and support
staff not represented by a bargaining unit for the 2010-11 school year. See list attached.
(Attachment C.7)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

9.* Resolution to approve Jodi Schechtman as speech therapist at Roland Rogers
Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $57,245 (pending results of contract negotiations);
Degree: MA; Step: 10; Account #11-000-216-101-46-SA
(maternity leave replacement)

10.* Resolution to approve Nicole Neville as school psychologist at Smithville Elementary
School and Pomona Pre School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010
through June 30, 2011. Salary: $62,295 (pending results of contract negotiations);
Degree: MA; Step: 11, MA+30; Account #11-000-219-104-48-SA
(replacement position)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

11.* Resolution to approve Lauren Wheaton as a kindergarten teacher at Smithville
Elementary School for the 2010-11 school year effective September 1, 2010 through
June 30, 2011. Salary: $48,175 (pending results of contract negotiations); Level: 3;
Account #11-110-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)

12.* Resolution to approve Sean Desmond as a substitute custodian for the 2010-11 school
year effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Salary: $9.00 per hour;
Account #11-000-262-110

12A*. Resolution to approve the following substitute secretaries for the 2010-11 school year
effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Salary: $9.35 per hour;
Account #11-000-240-105

Heather Harris
Irma Madrid
Ellen Votta

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

13.* Resolution to approve Steve Gallagher as a 1:1 for student B.M. from July 19, 2010
to August 6, 2010 (6 hours per day, 5 days per week) for GT Summer Camp at the
rate of $23.40 per hour (salary is based upon negotiated contract rate). As per I.E.P.
Account #20-250-100-100-10-02

-PUBLIC COMMENT

* Added after Workshop Action Meeting.

  1. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

The following items have been submitted by Mrs. Annette C. Giaquinto, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools for the Board of Education approval:

1.* Resolution to approve the 2010-2011 District Professional Development Plan as presented on June 21, 2010.

2.* Resolution to approve home instruction for J. S., GTMS regular education student,

(due to hospitalization) from June 18, 2010 through June 25, 2010.

Account #11-150-100-101-00-00

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

Student Cooperating Teacher School Grade
Allie Stern Kevin Lightcap Arthur Rann 6
Tia Pangoras Kathy Federico Arthur Rann K

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

Informational Item:

  1. Resolution to approve I.E.P. mandated home services (rendered as home instruction) for special education student, ND (4 hours per week) beginning June 2010 and continuing into 2010-2011 school year.

Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA (hours changed from 2 to 4)

* 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 following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Analysis of Receipts and Disbursements for May 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)

  1. Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for May 2010 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

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

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

  4. Resolution to approve the Secretary's and Treasurer's Report for the month(s) of
    May 31, 2010. (Attachment E.7.)

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

  1. Resolution to approve the June Bill List - 2009/10 Budget. (Attachment E.8)

  2. Resolution to approve the June transfers - 2009/10 Budget. (Attachment E.9)

  3. * Resolution authorizing the School Business Administrator to pay additional June bills for the 2009-2010 school year budget to be ratified at the next Regular Board of Education meeting. After the finance committee has reviewed said bills, they will be presented to the Board for ratification at the August meeting. The School Business Administrator is further authorized to pay bills charged to the 2010-11 school year budget to be ratified at the next Regular Board of Education meeting in August.

  4. * Authorization for the School Business Administrator to make additional transfers, as necessary, to the 2009-2010 school year budget, said transfers to be presented to the Board for ratification at the August meeting. The School Business Administrator is further authorized to make additional transfers, as necessary, to the 2010-20011 school year budget in July 2010. After the finance committee has reviewed said transfers, they will be presented to the Board for ratification at the August meeting.

  5. * Resolution to approve the Xerox copier lease agreement to cover 60 months for the upgrading of five copier systems at the following locations: (Attachment E.10)

  6. Administration Office 1
    Arthur Rann Elementary School 1
    Reeds Road Elementary School 1
    Roland Rogers Elementary School 1
    Smithville Elementary School 1

    Total Cost: $ 7,395.54 per month
    $443,732.40 for 5 years
  7. * Resolution to approve Vickie L. Tomasco to award contracts up to bid threshold of $36,000 for the 2010 /2011 school year. (Attachment E.11)

  8. * Resolution to approve the withdrawal of capital reserve for the local amount of the demolition of South Egg Harbor and Cologne Elementary Schools as follows:

South Egg Harbor Elementary School NJDOE #1690-050-10-1000 $110,500
Cologne Elementary School NJDOE #1690-020-10-1000 $191,500
Total withdrawal amount: $302,000
  1. * Resolution to approve the award of "non-fair" and open contracts to the following vendors for the 2009 / 2010 school year pursuant to C.271, in the event the vendor would exceed $17,500.

Vendor Cost
Genserve, Inc. $17,582.27
Nardone Bros. Baking $20,383.02
Tony's Produce $23,114.62

14.* Resolution to approve the award of "non-fair" and open contracts to the following Special Education Consultants and Per Case Evaluators for the 2010 / 2011 school year pursuant to C271, in the event the following vendors would exceed $17,500. (Attachment E.12)

  1. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

(continued)

  1. * Resolution authorizing renewal of medical, dental, prescription, and vision care for the 2010 / 2011 school year. (Attachment E.13)

Medical: Horizon - Direct Access Plan 12.08% increase
Prescription: Direct Access 2.82% increase
Dental: Delta Dental 2.5% increase
Vision: Spectera No increase

*Added after the Workshop / Action meeting.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. FACILITIES and 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 award the Asbestos Abatement bid to Controlled Environmental in the combined bid amount of $77, 965 for asbestos removal at the Cologne and South Egg Harbor Elementary Schools.

Other bids received:

Company Combined Bid Amounts
Shade Environmental $ 80,491
VMC Company, Inc. $ 87,000
Site Contractors, Inc. $ 93,500 (one total bid only)
East Coast Hazmat $102,000
AbateTech $109,000
GL Group $111,300
NARI $116,644 (one total bid only)
Savic Construction Corp. $128,400
D&S Abatement $178,000
Netrix $211,000

2.* Resolution to award the Demolition bid to Cap Services, Inc. for the demolition of the Cologne and South Egg Harbor Elementary Schools in the amount of $123,100.

Other Bids Received:

Company Combined Bid Amounts
Robert T. Winzinger $170,000
Site Contractors, Inc. $171,511.20 (one total bid only)
Meco Demolition $178,690
Mazza & Sons, Inc. $183,013
Lewandowski Construction $191,213
W. Hargrove Demolition $212,400
Iaconelli Contracting $226,480

Informational Item:

  • Update for Reeds Road gymnasium job site meeting held on June 22, 2010 and the steel delivery scheduled for June 29, 2010

*Added after the Workshop / Action meeting.

-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:

1.* The Galloway Township Cultural Art Center has requested the use of a GTMS
classroom on Wednesdays beginning July 7, 2010 through July 28, 2010 from
10:00 am until 1:00 pm for dance instruction.
* Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

August 16, 2010 Workshop/Action Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
August 23, 2010 Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  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

(There are no activities to be reviewed at this time.)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting

  1. OLD BUSINESS

  2. NEW BUSINESS

1.* Resolution granting authority to the Superintendent of Schools or her designee to conduct
the business of the school district in the absence of a Board of Education meeting during
the period Tuesday, June 29, 2010 through Friday, August 13, 2010. All actions taken by
the Superintendent during this period will be reported to the Board at its August 16, 2010
meeting.

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

* Added after the Workshop / Action meeting.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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