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Galloway School Board Agenda for March 26

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GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING / REGULAR MEETING                                               MARCH 26, 2012 GTMS CAFETORIUM      7:00 PM

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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:                       

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)

PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING / REGULAR MEETING                                                                PAGE 1

GTMS CAFETORIUM

MARCH 26, 2012 7:00 PM

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BUDGET AGENDA

Presentation:   Proposed 2012-2013 School Budget

Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed.D. and Timothy E. Kelley, CPA

1.            APPROVAL OF BUDGET

BE IT RESOLVED The Board of Education in the Township of Galloway, in the County of Atlantic, in the State of New Jersey adopts the school district budget for the 2012-2013 School Year as follows:

Budget                                    Local Tax Levy

Total General Fund                    $xx,xxx,xxx                        $ xx,xxx,xxx

Total Special Revenue Fund       $  1,645,137                        $               -0-

Total Debt Service Fund            $  1,886,147                        $   1,153,969

Totals                                     $xx,xxx,xxx                        $ xx,xxx,xxx

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3, budgeted travel expenses do not exceed $95,000.

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2(a),  maximum dollar amounts for public relations and professional services have been established and are detailed in the appropriations section of the 2012-2013 budget.

The following changes are included from the budget introduced on February 27, 2012:

(Attachment Budget-1)

-PUBLIC COMMENT-.

GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY-BASE BUDGET

RESOLVED, that there should be raised for the General Funds $xx,xxx,xxx for the ensuing 2012-2013 School Year.           

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board directs and authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to submit all related tax certifications for the 2012-2013 budget to appropriate officials.           

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.  READING OF COMMUNICATIONS

(There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

1.* Congratulations to Anita Gosevska, 6th grade student at Reeds Road Elementary School, who was selected to participate in the All South Jersey Junior High School Band which performed at Rowan University on March 4th. 

Reeds Road Band Director: Ben Fong=

2.* Congratulations to the following students who participated in the South Jersey Regional Spelling Bee:

Ebose Eigbe (Roland Rogers School) won First Place

Jewel Foster (GTMS) won Third Place

3.* Congratulations to the following students who were members of the Middle School’s Think Day Team which won Second Place in the County-wide competition:

Samantha Becker                        Neil Kalaria

Hannah Borai                                    Catharine Anthars-Mars

Ryane Clemens                        Ben Maggio

Jocelyn Dang                                    Isaac Maxwell

Zack Hassel                                    Sharon McKeon

Nicholas Frantz                        Prashit Parikh

Daniel Hershman                        Andy Thompson

Advisors: Kevin Throckmorton and Jeff Morris

B.  SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

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

(This report was reviewed at the 3/19/12 meeting)

2.  Student Enrollment Report as of February 29, 2012 (Attachment B.2)(This report was reviewed at the 319/12 meeting)

3. Out of school suspensions for the month of February 2012 (Attachment B.3)(This report was reviewed at the 3/19/12 meeting)

4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report (Attachment B.4)(This report was reviewed at the 3/19/12 meeting)

5.* Resolution to ratify submission of the Race to the Top 3 grant in the amount of $35,876.00.(Funding to be utilized to support the teacher evaluation initiative.)

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.* Resolution to ratify the submission of the Connecting People With Nature 2012 Youth Funding Initiative in the amount of $10,458 submitted by Debbie Sommers, Kathy Warren, Greg Lick, and Brian Dunn. (A copy of the grant will be available at the meeting.)

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Added after Workshop / Action Meeting.

 

C.   PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL         

The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

1.* Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Shari Peters, school psychologist at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:

5/14/12 – 6/30/12 – with pay, without benefits

9/01/12 – 1/20/13 – without pay, without benefits Returning 1/21/13 (options out of 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.* Resolution to approve adjustments to the salary guide in accordance with the negotiated agreement for the following certificated staff due to changes in their earned degree /credit status: (Attachment C.1)

-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 NEW STAFF

3.* Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 27, 2012 through June 30, 2012 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

Norma Alston                        Non-Certified                        $75.00 per day

Ilona Knudson                        Certified                        $80.00 per day

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

4.* Resolution to approve Melanie Polizzi as a substitute nurse for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 27, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $100 per day; Account #11-000-213-104-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

5.*            Resolution to approve the following staff members to work the “ASK Me If I’m Ready” after-school program. Stipend: $36.00/hour; 10 hours/person

Reeds Road Elementary School – Account #11-120-100-101-45-SA

Alicia Fornal                        Sue Simmons

Emery Keeler                        Barbara Somers

Greg Lick                        Allie Stern

Debbie Quinn                        Jen Tompkins

Frank Santo                        Kathy Warren

Kelly Shenk                        Ed Zimmerman

Smithville Elementary School – Account #11-120-100-101-48-SA

Mark Bisignaro            Dawn Lewis

Ellen Franks                        Heather Maguire

Rich Garbutt                        Katie McAvey

Jen Glascock                        Jenny Schaab

Ellen Kell                        Christina Stamelos

Stefanie Tripician

Arthur Rann Elementary School – Account #11-120-100-101-15-SA

Virginia Bisignaro            Marion Martin           

Rebecca Cohen            MarySue McLaughlin

Cathy Clark                        Janet Moran

Megan Longshore            Dianne Mooney

Johanna O’Brien            Jennifer Sturgess

Sally Pagnani                        Jill Tapper

*Added after Workshop / Action meeting.

-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

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

 

E.  FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by the Finance Committee and Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator:

1. Resolution to accept the following food service reports:

Cafeteria: Profit and Loss Statement for February 29, 2012.

(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)

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Resolution to accept the Investment Report(s) for February 2012 in accordance with Policy #3290.  (Attachment E.5)

3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary’s monthly certification budgetary line item status for February 29, 2012.  (Attachment E.6)

4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of February 29, 2012 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 February 29, 2012.  (Attachment E.7)

6. Resolution to approve the March Bill List – 2011-12 Budget.  (Attachment E.8)

7. Resolution to approve the March transfers – 2011-12 Budget.  (Attachment E.9)

-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 AR to attend 3rd grade in Galloway Township Public Schools, for 113 days at a cost of $7,820.73 ($69.21 per diem X 113 days) beginning December 5, 2011 through June 12, 2012. (DYFS placement – tuition billed to home district)

9.* Resolution to approve CP to attend 1st grade in Galloway Township Public Schools, for 103 days at a cost of $7,128.63 ($69.21 per diem X 103 days) beginning  December 5, 2011 through June 12, 2012. (DYFS placement – tuition billed to home district)

10.* Resolution to approve BP to attend 4th grade in Galloway Township Public Schools, for 100 days at a cost of $6,921.00 ($69.21 per diem X 100 days) beginning  December 5, 2011 through June 12, 2012. (DYFS placement – tuition billed to home 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.* Resolution to place results of the March 13, 2012 Special School Election in the minutes:

 

      Yes

      No

Election Day

1,120

1,314

Mail In

56

71

Provisional

        5

        6

Total

1,181

1,39

 

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Added after Workshop/Action meeting.

F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

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

 

G. POLICY

The superintendent recommends approval of the following policies:

1. Policy #1330 – Use of School Facilities (second reading) (Section on Political Activities updated) (Attached to 3/19/12 agenda as Attachment G.1)

2. Policy #9270 – Conflict of Interest (second reading) (completely re-written)

(Attached to 3/19/12 agenda as Attachment G.3)

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.  COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

*1.  The Beacon Church softball team has requested the use of one of the district fields on Monday evenings beginning April 2, 2012 through August 27, 2012 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

(Beth Stasuk, Dr. of Community Services for Galloway, is responsible for field   

assignment)

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Added after Workshop Meeting

 

I.    NOTICE OF MEETINGS

 

April 16, 2012   Workshop / Action Meeting  GTMS                        7:00 P.M.

April 23, 2012   Regular Meeting of the Board GTMS                        7:00 P.M.

J. SPECIAL EVENTS

March 28-31, 2012   High School Musical Production GTMS 7:00 P.M. each night

April 3, 2012           Superintendent’s Advisory Team TBA  7:00 P.M.                                   

K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Informational Items

*Activity: New Jersey ASK Training

Staff Name                        Date                                    Expenses

Patti Stewart                        3/22/12                        None

(administrative approval given prior to meeting)

 

*Activity: Spring “Book Look”

Staff Name                        Date                                    Expenses                                   

Sheila Daugherty            4/19/12                        None

Heather D’Addario            “                                    “

L.                    OLD BUSINESS

M.                   NEW BUSINESS           

N.        EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

  • Student Matters – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
  • Potential litigation

 

 

*Added after Workshop/Action meeting.


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