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New Legislation, Superintendent's Advisory Team Among Items to be Discussed at Galloway BOE Meeting
The legislation concerns the possibility of moving school elections to November and taking the budget out of the hands of the voters.
which would allow the school district to take school budgets out of the hands of the voters and move school elections to November is scheduled to be among the topics discussed by the at tonight's meeting at the , Superintendent of Schools Annette Giaquinto has stated.
The legislation was signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie last Tuesday, Jan. 17. Tonight's meeting begins at 7 p.m.
The formation of a Superintendent's Advisory Team is listed among the items listed on the agenda for tonight's meeting. According to the agenda, the team's purpose is "to provide information to and elicit input from key stakeholders in our schools and community regarding school district issues (e.g., referendum, budget and achievement)."
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The team would include parents/guardians from the various schools, members of the community, representatives from council, BOE members, business/non-profit group representatives, two middle school students and representatives from the GTEA, GTPSA and the central office.
The school district's was defeated by the voters last year, and was only approved after council cut about out of the proposed budget.
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A December referendum was also defeated by and at recent meetings, the Board of Education has expressed frustration at voter turnout and discussed ways to make voters more aware of upcoming elections and referendums. It remains possible that the referendum defeated by voters in December may once again go out for a vote in
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA
WORKSHOP / ACTION MEETING JANUARY 23, 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 May 30, 2011.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 21, 2011 Regular Meeting
December 19, 2011 Workshop Action / Regular Meeting
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
1. Letter to the Superintendent of Schools from Pamela J. Castellanos, Executive
Assistant to the County Office Administrative Unit dated December 21, 2011
Re: Thomas Dowd, Executive County Superintendent, to recuse himself from all
activities pertaining to the Galloway Township School District pursuant to the
New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law. All documents that require review and approval
of the Executive County Superintendent should be addressed to Dr. Richard Stepura.
2. Letter from Erin Evans thanking the Board for the opportunity to complete her
internship at Galloway Township Middle School.
3. Letter to the Superintendent from Robert Cicchino, Director of the Office of Fiscal
Accountability and Compliance dated December 21, 2011 re: monitoring report of
district overview of uses of NCLB, IDEIA, and Ed Jobs funds including Corrective
Action Plan and appeal process. (Attachment A.1)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Vivian Lien, 8th grade student and Secretary of Special Projects for the
Student Council at Galloway Township Middle School.
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Attorney's Report (William S. Cappuccio, Esq.) (Attachment B.1)
2. Student Enrollment Report as of December 31, 2011 (Attachment B.2)
3. Out of school suspensions for the month of December, 2011 (Attachment B.3)
4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report
December 16, 2011 through January 15, 2012. (Attachment B.4)
5. Resolution to (accept, modify, or reject) the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Report presented to the Board on December 19, 2011 for the reporting period from
November 10, 2011 to December 15, 2011.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
(continued
7. Discussion: Superintendent’s Advisory Team
Purpose: To provide information to and elicit input from key stakeholders in our schools and community regarding school district issues (e.g. referendum, budget, and achievement).
Composition:
2 (10 total) parents/guardians from each elementary school and GTMS
1 parent/guardian from preschool
5 members from the community-at-large
2 reps from Municipality/Town Council
2 reps from business/non-profit community groups
2 Board of Education members
3 GTEA members
2 GTPSA members
1 central office staff member (not part of the GTEA or GTPSA)
2 GTMS students
How to Join the Team:
Contact Marie Thomas at 748-1250, ext. 1016 or email her at thomasm@gtps.k12.nj.us
Provide your name, email, and phone number.
Participants will be selected based on the aforementioned categories and level of interest. If there
are more interested individuals than openings, participants in that category will be selected at
random.
When:
To be determined – first meeting to be held in February 2012
C. PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL
The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Brian De La Carrera, speech
language specialist for the district effective February 16, 2012.
2. Resolution to accept the letter of resignation from Charles Hathaway, custodian at
Galloway Township Middle School, effective January 20, 2012.
3. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Alexander Conaway, teacher at
Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:
1/3/12 – 3/30/12 – without pay, with benefits
4. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Helene Berchtold, food service
worker at Reeds Road Elementary School, as follows:
1/6/12 – 3/30/12 – without pay, with benefits
5. Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Tracey Rinylo, 6th grade teacher
at Reeds Road Elementary School as follows:
3/16/12 – 5/11/12 – with pay, with benefits
5/14/12 – 9/1/12 – without pay, with benefits
6. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Karen Hanggeli, 6th grade teacher
at Arthur Rann Elementary School as follows:
3/20/12 – 6/30/12 – without pay, with benefits
7. Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Alyssa Rice, classroom assistant at
Smithville Elementary School as follows:
1/18/12 – 2/17/12 – without pay, with benefits
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
8. Resolution to approve the Job Description for Facilities Operations Manager
(second reading) (Attachment C.1)
9. Resolution to approve the Job Description for Assistant Facilities Operations Manager
(second reading) (Attachment C.2)
10. Resolution to approve Nicole Warriner as a speech therapist for the district for the
2011-2012 school year effective February 13, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $54,645 (pro-rated); Degree: MA; Step: 9; Account #11-000-216-101-16-SA
(replacement position)
11. Resolution to approve Sherry Wyld as a food service worker for the 2011-2012 school
year effective January 3, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $15.84 per hour, 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, 192 days per year;
Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)
12. Resolution to approve the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year
effective January 24, 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
Victoria Allen Non Certified $75.00 per day
Christin Artale Non Certified $75.00 per day
Yaser Bekete Non Certified $75.00 per day
Rodney Calimer Non Certified $75.00 per day
Bruno Iocona Non Certified $75.00 per day
Laura Kane Non Certified $75.00 per day
Kathleen Loeben Non Certified $75.00 per day
Karen Merusi Non Certified $75.00 per day
Jennifer Nash Non Certified $75.00 per day
Lindsey Syvertsen Certified $80.00 per day
Cynthia Verderber Certified $80.00 per day
Edward Janda Certified $80.00 per day
13. Resolution to approve Jessica Oeser as a substitute secretary for the 2011-2012 school
year effective January 24, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $9.35 per hour;
Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA
14. Resolution to approve Marybeth Abate as a substitute nurse for the 2011-2012 school
year effective January 24, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $100.00 per day;
Account #11-000-213-104-SC-SA
RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF
15. Resolution to approve Marjorie Bruce as a long term substitute food service worker for
the 2011-2012 school year effective January 24, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $11.00 per hour, 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA (replacement position)
16. Resolution to approve James Marcheski as a substitute custodian for the 2011-2012
school year effective January 24, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $9.00 per hour; Account #11-000-262-11-00
17. Resolution to approve Andranette Glover as a substitute food service worker for the
2011-2012 school year effective January 24, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Salary: $7.50 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-00-SA
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:
1. Resolution to ratify the submission of the AtlantiCare Healthy School’s Mini Grant
in the amount of $1,400 submitted by Susan Kerrigan, Middle School multiple
disabilities class teacher.
2. Resolution to approve the acceptance of a 2011-2012 AtlantiCare Healthy Schools
Initiative Mini Grant Garden Award in the amount of $1,500 awarded to Susan
Kerrigan for use with her multiple disabilities class.
3. Resolution to approve 95 Pomona Pre-school students for the following educational
experiences:
Cape May County Park and Zoo on Friday, April 20, 2012
Storybook Land on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Ocean City Beach and Boardwalk on Friday, June 8, 2012
4. Resolution to approve the 2012 basketball and volleyball schedules for
Galloway Township Middle School. (Attachment D.1)
5. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Smithville student, D.F.,
regular education (5 hours per week) from January 9, 2012 to March 9, 2012
due to illness. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
6. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers’ student, J.A. special
education (10 hours per week) from January 4, 2012 to February 6, 2012
due to illness. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
7. Resolution to approve home instruction for Roland Rogers’ student, J.C., special
education (10 hours per week) for up to 60 days beginning January 10, 2012
per CST evaluations. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
D. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
8. Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Smithville student, G.G.,
regular education (5 hours per week) from January 3, 2012 to February 6, 2012
due to illness. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
9. Resolution to approve home instruction for Reeds Road student, B.H., regular education
(5 hours per week) starting January 13, 2012 for up to 60 days due to illness.
Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA
E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator:
1. Resolution authorizing the Galloway Township Public School District to enter into a cooperative pricing agreement as follows:
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and
WHEREAS, the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission, hereinafter referred to as the “Lead Agency " has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services;
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2012, the governing body of the Galloway Township Public School District, County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
TITLE
This resolution shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Galloway Township Public School District
AUTHORITY
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the School Business Administrator, Timothy E. Kelley, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency.
CONTRACTING UNIT
The Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
(continued)
2. Resolution to approve L.A-D. to attend Coastal Learning Center January 5, 2012)
at the cost of $240.46 per diem to be reimbursed (112 days X $240.46 = $26,931.52).
3. Resolution to approve A.D., an interim placement, at Coastal Learning Center,
for 45 days at the cost of $10,820.70 ($240.46 per diem X 45 days) beginning
January 12, 2012. Acct. #11-000-100-566-00-02
4. Resolution to approve the correct rate of $300 per day for Jay Saslav, speech consultant, (the rate originally approved was $250), beginning January 24, 2012 until an appropriate speech-language pathologist is employed or until June 30, 2012.
Account #11-000-219-390-00-02
E. FINANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
(continued)
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, at the regular meeting on January 30, 2012, 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 December 31, 2011.
(Attachments E.1and E.1a)
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 December 2011 in accordance with Policy #3290. (Attachment E.5)
3. Resolution to accept the Board Secretary’s monthly certification budgetary line item status for December 31, 2011. (Attachment E.6)
4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), the Galloway Board of Education certifies that as of
December 31, 2011 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 December 31,
2011. (Attachment E.7)
6. Resolution to approve the January Bill List – 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.8)
7. Resolution to approve the January transfers – 2011-12 Budget. (Attachment E.9)
F. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, as recommended by Timothy Kelley, School Business Administrator:
1. Resolution to approve Change Order No. 1R from Surety Mechanical Services for Reeds Road Elementary School gymnasium addition for a decrease in the amount of $4,350.00. Original amount was for $187,173.00 and the revised amount is $182,823.00. (Attachment F.1)
G. POLICY
1. Resolution to approve the following policy:
Policy #5111 – Admission (changes highlighted in red)
(first reading) (Attachment G.1)
H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:
1. 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, March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 2012 from
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each week.
- Scout Requests
2. The Galloway Cub Scout Pack 12 has requested the use of the Roland Rogers
cafeteria on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for their
Blue and Gold Dinner.
(Custodial fee applicable for weekend use at 1-1/2 times the prevailing rate.)
- Sports Requests
3. Atlantic United Soccer has requested the use of the Arthur Rann gymnasium
every Tuesday evening from January 3, 2012 through February 28, 2012 from
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for practice.
4. The Galloway Warrior Youth Lacrosse team has requested the use of the district’s
fields from March 25, 2012 through May 31, 2012.
(Organization must contact Beth Stasuk, Director of Community Services for Galloway Township,
for field assignment.)
I. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
January 30, 2012 Regular Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
February 3-4, 2012 Board of Education Institute Avalon, N.J.
February 13, 2012 Workshop / Action Meeting GTMS Cafetorium 7:00 p.m.
J. SPECIAL EVENTS
February 9, 2012 Wellness Fair GTMS 6:00-8:00 p.m.
K. OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resolution to approve the following out-of-district professional development activities.
Activity: Motivating the Unmotivated
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Ellen Franks 1/19/12 Registration: $215.00 11-000-223-320-48
Travel: $31.00
(Administrative approval granted prior to meeting.)
Activity: TECHSPO 2012
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Gary Kirschenmann 1/26-27/12 Registration: $369.00 11-000-252-580-00-00
Activity: Early Childhood Administration Meeting
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Michael Hinman 2/7/12 Travel: $27.90 11-000-230-580-00-00
Activity: Inclusive Schools Climate Initiative (ISCI) Grant
Staff Name Date Expenses Account
Christine Fuhs 2/29/12 Travel: $43.40 20-086-100-580-16-00
Paula Junker “ Travel: $51.50 “
Informational Items:
Activity: South Jersey Band and Orchestra Directors Association
Staff Name Date Expenses
Ben Fong 1/6, 1/13, 2/23, 2/24, No cost
3/5, 5/30/12
Activity: NJ ASK 6-8 Math Rangefinding
Staff Name Date Expenses
Carol deRuyter 1/18 -19/12 No cost
Activity: Training / Filling out and Processing State Forms
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 1/23/12 No cost
Activity: Subpoena for Deposition
Staff Name Date Expenses
Thomas Hand 1/25/12 No cost
Activity: All Things Smart: A Smart Board User Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses
Catherine Watkins 1/25/12 ETTC Hours
Jennifer Jourdan “ “
Activity: ELKS Peer Leadership Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses
Julie Mandes 2/3-5/12 Registration: $375.00
Brigantine ELKS will pay
Activity: AASA Conference
Staff Name Date Expenses
Christa Atkins 2/16-20/12 No cost
Activity: Co-Op (Garden State)
Staff Name Date Expenses
Robbin Remster 3/27/12 No cost
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS Page 8
1. School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey
January 2012
WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association and the National School Boards Association have declared January 2012 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and
WHEREAS, The Galloway Township Board of Education is one of 587 local school boards in New Jersey that sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and
WHERAS, The Galloway Township Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey’s local school boards help determine community goals for the education of approximately 1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey’s 4,800 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and
WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and
WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public’s expectations for the schools; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation’s best in indicators such as high school graduation rates, class size, college entrance exam participation, and Advanced Placement offerings and test scores. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Galloway Township Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2012 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Galloway Township Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the improvement of our children’s education.
M. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
2. Discussion – Recent Legislation Regarding Potential Movement of
Board / Budget Election.
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Residency hearing
- Student Matters – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
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