As reported over the weekend, the Galloway Township School District will receive an award for energy savings when the Board of Education convenes for its first meeting of the school year tonight, 7 p.m. at the middle school.

According to the agenda provided by the school district, the Board of Education will also give a "School Opening Update." The entire agenda for tonight's meeting can be found below.

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

WORKSHOP / ACTION MEETING                                                           SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 GTMS CAFETORIUM, 7:00 PM

ROLL CALL

FLAG SALUTE

PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT - In accordance with Public Law 231, notice of this meeting was provided to:  The Press, The Current, and the Galloway Township Municipal Building on February 29, 2012.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:                       

Workshop / Action Meeting            August 20, 2012                                   Regular Meeting                         August 27, 2012

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS’ REPORT – PRESENTATIONS

PERSONNEL & EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

FINANCE & SCHOOL OPERATIONS

FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

POLICY

COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

The Galloway Township Board of Education welcomes participation of interested organizations and individuals during regular as well as special meetings.  However, in order for the board of education to conduct the business of the school district in the most productive manner possible, public comment on specific agenda items, questions, or comments at the end of regular meetings or during special meetings, will be limited to five minutes per person.  If you wish to address the Board of Education, please step to the microphone at the appropriate time, and state your name and address.   (According to Policy -#1120.00)

A.  READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

 (There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

1. Energy Education Award to Galloway Township Public School District for continued excellence in the energy saving program. The Chairman’s Award for sustainability is the highest honor  available through the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s collaboration with EnergyStar.

B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. School Opening Update

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

3. Student Enrollment Report for September 2012 will be available for the 9/24/12 meeting.

C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Joyce M. Cantz, pre-school disability teacher at Pomona Pre-School, effective August 27, 2012.

2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Terry White, food service worker, effective August 30, 2012.

3. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Coreen Welch, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, effective November 30, 2012.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 

4. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Crystal Riotta, speech therapist at Arthur Rann Elementary School as follows:

12/3/12 – 1/18/13 – with pay, with benefits

1/21/13 – 5/17/13 – without pay, with benefits

5/20/13 – 1/1/14 – without pay, without benefits

5. Resolution to approve the maternity leave request from Holly DiLeo, ESL teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:

1/22/13 – 2/14/13 – with pay, opts out of benefits

2/15/13 – 5/24/13 – without pay, opts out of benefits

6. Resolution to approve the family leave request from Jeremy Post, computer lab teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School as follows:

11/5/12 – 1/2/13 – without pay, with benefits

C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

7. Resolution to approve the leave request from Coreen Welch, teacher at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:

9/21/12 – 11/30/12 – with pay, with benefits

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 

8. Resolution to approve the transfer of Sheryl Freilich, school nurse, from Roland Rogers/Smithville Schools to Galloway Township Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

9. Resolution to approve Brittany L. DePamphilis as a full-time speech therapist for the district for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 24, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $44,984.00 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #11-000-216-101-15-SA (maternity leave)

10. Resolution to approve Elizabeth Apgar as a full-time special education teacher at Pomona Pre-School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $46,519.00; Degree: BA; Step: 3; Account #11-216-100-101-40-SA (replacement position)

11. Resolution to approve Meredith Hoopes as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville School  for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $33,732.16 (pro-rated); Degree: BS; Step: 4; Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA (replacement position)

12.Resolution to approve Kelly Prohammer as a part-time intervention teacher at Smithville School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1,2 012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $36,587.08 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Step: 5; Account #20-231-100-100-00-SA Title I (replacement position)

13. Resolution to approve Jamie Caffarelli as a full-time classroom assistant at Pomona Pre-School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $32,603.28 ($178.16 per day, 183 days); Degree: BA; Step: 3;Account #11-000-217-101-40-SA (replacement position)                  

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

14. Resolution to approve Holly Taggart as a part-time classroom assistant at Smithville School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $24,339.00 (pro-rated - $133 per day, 183 days); Degree: Certificate; Step: 1; Account #11-190-100-106-48-SA (replacement position)

15. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013 pending successful completion of criminal history review. Account numbers as appropriate: Kindergarten #11-110-100-101-SB-SA; Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101-SB-SA; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-SB-SA

Kira Pepek                        Certified                        $80.00 per day

Bethany Moretti            Certified                        $80.00 per day

Olga Matus                        Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

Anthony Andaloro            Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

Hesham Ahmad Fas            Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

Timothy Adamcik            Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

Deborah Chang            Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

16. Resolution to renew the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Account numbers as appropriate:Kindergarten #11-110-100-101-SB-SA; Grades 1-5 #11-120-100-101-SB-SA; Grades 6-8 #11-130-100-101-SB-SA

Britney Baumgartel            Certified                        $80.00 per day

Jacqueline Cusimano            Certified                        $80.00 per day

Robert Patrick                        Certified                        $80.00 per day

Jennifer Nash                        Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

Lesley Wright                        Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

Frances Tanner            Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

Candace Wease            Non-certified                        $75.00 per day

17. Resolution to approve Bambi Cannuscio as a substitute secretary for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

18. Resolution to renew the following substitute secretaries for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

Christine Atkinson

Mary Moskowitz

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

19. Resolution to renew Frances Tanner as a food service substitute for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Salary: $7.50 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 

RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF SUPPLEMENTAL POSITIONS

20. Resolution to approve the following teacher / substitutes for the Child Care Program for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 18, 2012. Salary: $12 or $15 per hour; Account #62-990-320-101-00-00

Kelly Prohammer

Lynn Stonnell

Andrea Olley

21. Resolution to approve the following teachers for summer professional development and/or curriculum work: Professional Development – Stipend: $27 per hour; Account #11-000-223-104-00-SA Curriculum Work – Stipend: $37 per hour; Account #11-000-221-104-00-SA

Brittany Santoro

Lisa Kapij

22. Resolution to approve Carol Somers as a member of the District Teacher Evaluation Advisory Team. Stipend: $27 per hour (receiving training), and $37 per hour (program development  / presenting). Account #11-000-221-104-00-SA (replacement position)

23. Resolution to approve Marilyn Lewin as a sixth grade team leader at Roland Rogers Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Stipend: $1,900; Account #11-130-100-101-46-SA (replacement position)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1. Resolution to approve the District Curriculum Program for the 2012-2013 school year. (Attachment D.1)

2. Resolution to approve the revised English Language Arts curriculum and adoption of new instruction and assessment materials grades K-8.

3. Resolution to approve the revised Mathematics curriculum K-8 and adoption of new instruction and assessment materials grades K-5.

4. Resolution to approve the revised curriculum in Science, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Technology, World Language, 21^st Century Life and Careers (including Life Skills) grades K-8.

5. Resolution to approve the Southern New Jersey Consortium Program for the Fall 2012 semester on the following dates:

October 13, 20, 27

November 3, 17

December 1, 8, 15

6. Resolution to approve home schooling for Reeds Road 4^th grade student BH and Galloway Township Middle School 8^th grade student MH during the 2012-2013 school year and until further notice in accordance with Board Policy No. 6172 – Alternative Education Programs.

7. Resolution to approve the fieldwork placement for the following Stockton College student for the Fall Semester 2012-2013 from 9/17/12 through 12/11/12  as follows:

Student Name     Cooperating Teachers            School                     Grade

Baldassare Fiorentino    Jennifer Uthoff                   Smithville School            2 Shannon Tallman          Co-teachers

 

D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

8. Resolution to approve the fieldwork placement for the following Grand Canyon University student for the Fall semester 2012-2013. This fieldwork was previously approved with Grace Dolente as the cooperating teacher, but was canceled due to needing a different content area:

Student Name  Cooperating Teacher    School                      Grade

Toyetta Smith    Jackie Durazzi                 Smithville School       6^th grade

Social Studies

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 E.  FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution for formal Board action, by the School Business Administrator, Timothy E. Kelley:

1. Resolution to approve the shared services Inter-Local agreement (N.J.S.A. 40:8A-6 et 18A:6-95.1) between the Galloway Township Public School District and the Educational Information & Resource Center (ERIC) to provide products and services to the district.

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 

9. Resolution to approve submission of the FY2012-13 NCLB Consolidated Sub grant as follows:

Title I   $460,655

 Title  II Part A  $67,248

Title III  $42,567

Total Allocation                       

The following staff is funded as follows:

Title I

Brittany Hanselmann                        Arthur Rann

Brittany Santoro                        Reeds Road

Theresea Moe                                    Roland Rogers

Kelly Lynn Prohammer            Smithville

Christa Atkins                                    TLF

Title IIA

Christ Atkins                                    TLF

 

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

Transportation:

2. Resolution to approve the transportation contract with the Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District for the 2012-2013 school year.

TYPE OF CONTRACT		ROUTE	SCHOOL	DAYS	PER DIEM	TOTAL
Quoted	(1 student JS)	To/From	Reeds Road	60	$140.00	$8,400.00

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 

Special Education:

3. Resolution to approve the following out-of-district placements for the 2012-2013 school year beginning September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.  Account #11-000-100-565-00-02:

Atlantic County Special Services

*Multiply Disabled in the amount of $34,920 per student per year

MA,SB,TB,DC,DC,MC, AE,GE,CF,MG,TH, RK,PP,JP, TP,AR,JR, JT,JT   

*Autistic in the amount of $40,140 per student per year

DC, NW,JW

*1:1 Student Aides in the amount of $39,500 per student per year GE, TP,       Gloucester Co. Special Services/Bankridge L.J. in the amount of $33,930 per student per year 1:1 student aide in the amount of $34,650 per student per year (out of county surcharge$3,000) Bancroft T.B-L.                                 $44,646.18.

 

Account #11-000-100-566-00-02:

Coastal                                                    $45,206.48

NH

Y.A.L.E. School, Inc.                             $44,856.60 per student

Z.G., R.M. Y.A.L.E. School Atlantic, Inc.    $52,396.20 P.B.   

4. Resolution to approve an increase in rates for The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health (CNNH) for the 2012-2013 CST Evaluator/Consultant list.  (The Special Education evaluator list was approved at the June 25, 2012 board meeting.) Increased to:

Neurological, neuropsychiatric, or psychiatric evaluation    $525                      $550           

Comprehensive Neuropsychological testing/evaluation    $2,000   $2,375

Developmental Autism Evaluation (includes AOS)          $900                      $1,000

Behavioral Analysis (FBA), Assessment, Management    $140 p/hr.   $175 p/hr.

Acct. #11-000-219-390-00-02

 

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 

F.  FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

(There are no items to review at this time.)                                                     

POLICY

(There are no policies to review at this time.)

H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

•  Scout Requests
• 1. Brownie Troop #11065 has requested the use of the Roland Rogers cafeteria every other Tuesday beginning September 25, 2012 through June 4, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for their meetings.
• Sport Requests

• 2. PAL has requested the use of the GTMS gymnasium on Monday evenings beginning September 17, 2012 through November 26, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for traveling basketball.
•  3. The Galloway Renegades Cheerleaders have requested the use of the Arthur Rann gymnasium Monday through Thursday beginning September 18, 2012 through November 16, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for practice.
•  Other Requests

• 4. NJL2L Leaders to Leaders has requested the use of the GTMS library on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a meeting. (Note: Two of the district’s administrators  participate in this program.)

-PUBLIC COMMENT- 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

I.  NOTICE OF MEETINGS

September 24, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS  7:00 P.M.

October 15, 2012 Workshop / Action Meeting GTMS 7:00 P.M.

October 22, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS  7:00 P.M.

J. SPECIAL EVENTS

Back to School Nights

Roland Rogers  September 18, 2012  6:30 p.m.            John W. Knorr

*Arthur Rann September 19, 2012  7:00 p.m.            Beverly Evensen

*Reeds Road  September 20, 2012  6:30 p.m.            Suzette Cordero

Smithville September 25, 2012 3 sessions: Rosemary Hollway 5:00, 5:30 & 6:00 p.m.           

GTMS  September 27, 2012 6:30 p.m.            Ernie Huggard

*Dates switched from original information.

K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.

Activity:   Alternate Proficiency Assessment (APA) Workshop / NJDOE

Staff Name  Date(s)  Expenses                        Account

Tom Hand  9/11/12   Travel: $37.00                        11-000-219-580-00-02

Robbyn Scott                     

Christine Graham 

Kevin McGloin

Peg Douglas

(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)

 

Activity: HIB / NJDOE

Staff Name  Date  Expenses                        Account

Marilyn Moore            9/27/12                        Travel: $25.00                        11-000-213-580-00-

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 

K.  OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Resolution to approve the following training:

Activity: 2012 Annual NJSBA Workshop, Atlantic City, N.J.

Board Member Name    Date Expenses  Account #

Suzette Cordero                        10/23-25/2012       Group Registration            11-000-230-585-00-00

Richard Dase      $900.00

Beverly Evensen  (Superintendent and Rosemary Hollway Business Administrator Ernest Huggard included in this fee)

Robert Iannacone

Eileen Kasunich

John W. Knorr

George Schwenger

-PUBLIC COMMENT-

 

	YES	NO	ABS		YES	NO	ABS
Mrs. Cordero				Mrs. Kasunich
Mr. Dase				Mr. Knorr
Mrs. Evensen				Mr. Schwenger, Vice Pres.
Mrs. Hollway				Mr. Huggard, President
Mr. Iannacone

 

L.        OLD BUSINESS

M.       NEW BUSINESS          

N.        EXECUTIVE SESSION