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  1. READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

1.* Letter to the Board of Education from Andrea Dixon, Teacher of the Year representing
Oceanville Kindergarten Learning Center, dated 5/19/10, re: attendance at Board
meeting. (Attachment A.1)

PRESENTATIONS

1.* Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the 2010 South Jersey Band and Orchestra Directors Association Elementary Honors Band Festival which was held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Absegami High School. Congratulations also to their band directors.

Arthur Rann Elementary School - Band Director: Michael Denice

Emily Ip
Sara Pietropola
Alison Reed
Sam Riccelli
Kathryn Tsui

Reeds Road Elementary School - Band Director: Ben Fong

Rhainyl Custodio
Anthony DeLeo
Tiffany Vibora
Jessica Wessel
Spencer Wood

Roland Rogers Elementary School - Band Director: Michael Marano

Deanna Bigio
Erin Foley
Aaron Maguyon
Catherine Smith

Smithville Elementary School - Band Director: Patrick O'Keefe

Chelsea Blair
Emily Chen

2.* Congratulations to the following 2010 Atlantic County Teachers and Educational
Services Professionals of the Year:

Kristen Kershner Arthur Rann Elementary School
Paula Angelo Reeds Road Elementary School
Monica Corpus Roland Rogers Elementary School
Jennifer Glascock Smithville Elementary School
Kelly Doan Pomona Kindergarten Learning Center
Andrea Dixon Oceanville Kindergarten Learning Center
Brian Conover Galloway Township Middle School
  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

  1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
    (This report was reviewed at the 5/17/10 meeting)

  2. Student Enrollment Report (Attachment B.2)
    (This report was reviewed at the 5/17/10 meeting)

  3. Out of School Suspensions (Attachment B.3)
    (This report was reviewed at the 5/17/10 meeting)

  4. * Resolution to approve the submission of the Race to the Top Memorandum of
    Understanding to the State Department of Education.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

* Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

  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 Kathy Shannon, school
psychologist at Smithville School, with regret, effective June 30, 2010. Ms. Shannon
has served the students in the Galloway School District for 30 years and her dedication
and commitment is appreciated by our entire school family. (Attachment C.1)

2.* Resolution to accept the letter of intent to retire from Stephanie Mejia, district
social worker, with regret, effective June 30, 2010. Ms. Mejia has served the students in
the Galloway School District for 19 years and her dedication and commitment is appreciated by our entire school family. (Attachment C.2)

3.* Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Michelle Iversen, classroom assistant
at Pomona Kindergarten Learning Center, effective June 30, 2010. (Attachment C.3)

4.* Resolution to approve Sharon Kurtz as principal of the Galloway Township Middle
School for the 2010-11 school year effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Salary: $109,797.00, Longevity: $750.00, Total: $110,547.00;
Account #11-000-240-103-16-SA

5.* Resolution to re-employ classroom assistants for the 2010-11 school year.
Final assignments to be determined. See attached list - Attachment C.4

6.* Resolution to re-employ food service personnel for the 2010-11 school year.
Final assignments to be determined. See attached list - Attachment C.5

7.* Resolution to re-employ maintenance / custodial staff for the 2010-11 school year.
Final assignments to be determined. See attached list - Attachment C.6

8.* Resolution to re-employ 10 month secretaries for the 2010-11 school year.
Final assignments to be determined. See attached list - Attachment C.7

9.* Resolution to re-employ 12 month secretaries for the 2010-11 school year.
Final assignments to be determined. See attached list - C.8

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

10.* Resolution to approve the following staff for the Community Education Summer Camp
Program at Galloway Township Middle School beginning Monday, June 28, 2010
through Friday, August 6, 2010:
Account #63-800-320-101-00-SA

Susan Kerrigan Supervisor $20 /hr. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Superv./Nurse **$76 /3 hrs. 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm (Mon. thru Thurs.)
Superv./Nurse **$76 /3 hrs. 8:45 am to 3:45 pm (Fridays at GTAA Log Cabin)
Sue Flicker Nurse **$76 /3 hrs. 8:45 am to 1:00 pm (Mon. thru Thurs.)
Nancy Parks Substitute **$76 / 3 hrs.
Timothy Waldman Staff $15 / hr. 8:45 am to 3:45 pm
Mai Gruber Substitute Staff $15 / hr.
Rosanne Shreaves Substitute Staff $15 / hr.

** Per GTEA negotiated agreement

11.* Resolution to approve the following staff for the Community Education Theatre Program
at Galloway Township Middle School Monday through Thursday beginning Monday,
June 28, 2010. Performances will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 and Friday, July 30,
2010: Salary: $76 / 3 hrs. per GTEA negotiated agreement;
Account #63-800-320-101-00-SA
Brian Conover
Angela Ret
Patti Yamaguchi

12.* Resolution to approve the following **staff for the Community Education Summer Pops
Program at Galloway Township Middle School Monday through Thursday beginning
Monday, June 28, 2010: Salary: $76 / 3 hrs. per GTEA negotiated agreement;
Account #63-800-320-101-00-SA
** Number of staff hired depends on student enrollment

Benjamin Fong
Michael Marano
Jeremiah Paton
Frank Soltys

-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 2010-2013 District Technology Plan as presented on
May 17, 2010.

2.* Resolution to approve the Special Education Extended School Year Program beginning July 5, 2010 through August 5, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Arthur Rann Elementary School.

3.* Resolution to approve Reeds Road students that are involved in the Absegami Mentoring/
Tutoring Program to visit Absegami for an end of year celebration on May 27, 2010.

4.* Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for GTMS student, T.S., (due
to illness) regular education, to June 6, 2010.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

5.* Resolution to approve home instruction for Smithville student, A.W., (due to illness)
special education ( 10 hours per week) as of May 20, 2010 to June 24, 2010.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

* 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 April 30, 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 April 2010 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)

  3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary's monthly certification budgetary line item status for April 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
    April 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
    April 30, 2010. (Attachment E.7.)

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

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

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

  1. FACILITIES and MAINTENANCE

Informational Item:

  • The next job conference meeting for the new gymnasium at the Reeds Road Elementary School will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

  1. POLICY

There are no policies to be reviewed at this time.

  1. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

There are no requests at this time.

  1. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
June 21, 2010 Workshop/Action Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
June 28, 2010 Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

May 25, 2010 Reeds Road Spring Concert & Art Show 7:00 p.m.
May 25, 2010 Smithville Smithsonian (Art Show) 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Smithville School Chorus Concert 7:00 p.m.
May 26, 2010 GTMS Spring Concert 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2010 Smithville Spring Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
June 3, 2010 District-wide Retirement Reception-Carriage House 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
June 9, 2010 GTMS Percussion & Jazz Concert 7:00 p.m.
June 15, 2010 GTMS 10th Anniversary Celebration 5:00 p.m.
June 16, 2010 Superintendent's Retirement Celebration 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
June 23, 2010 Promotional Ceremonies Team E 5:00 p.m.
Team H 7:00 p.m.
June 24, 2010 Promotional Ceremonies Team G 5:00 p.m.
Team F 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

  1. Resolution to approve the 2010-11 school calendar (second reading) (Attachment K.1)

  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 5/24/10 and also may be
reviewed in the Board office.)

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

* Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

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