Schools

Galloway BOE to Talk Referendum, Budget Monday Night

The referendum was defeated by 194 votes on Tuesday night.

The Galloway Township School District will continue to discuss its 2013 fiscal budget, which was introduced at the previous meeting, and proposed improvements to district schools, which were defeated in a referendum vote on Tuesday night, March 13, at its meeting Monday night, March 19 at the middle school.

The budget sees no tax levy increase initiated by the district, although voters will see an increase of 1.5¢. Voters won't vote on the budget this year, but this is the second of three public meetings in which the school district will discuss the budget. A public hearing will be held March 26.

Meanwhile, the $6.9 million proposal to replace the roofs at , and elementary schools, fire alarms at Smithville, Roland Rogers and , and to improve the drainage system and parking lot at Arthur Rann was defeated 1,314-1,120. It was the second time in three months the proposal was defeated at the polls. The district is expected to discuss the next step at Monday night's meeting, according to the meeting agenda.

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The agenda is available below, in its entirety.

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

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WORKSHOP / ACTION MEETING                                                                   MARCH 19, 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:                        February 13, 2012                        Workshop / Action Meeting                     February 27, 2012                        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

(There are no communications at this time.)

PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of  Michael Deluca, 8th grade student and Vice President

of 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 February 29, 2012 (Attachment B.2)

3.            Out of school suspensions for the month of February, 2012 (Attachment B.3)

4.            Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for the reporting period from February 10, 2012 to March 15, 2012  (Attachment B.4)

5.            Discussion Items:

Ø  Referendum

Ø  2012-2013 Budget

 

C.                          PERSONNEL AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

The superintendent recommends the following resolutions:

1.            Resolution to approve the Family Leave Request from Steven Gallagher, classroom assistant at Galloway Township Middle School, as follows:

3/1/12 – 6/1/12 – without pay, without benefits (opts out of benefits)

2.            Resolution to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Christine DeMarco, teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, as follows:

4/20/12 – 6/8/12 (l/2 day) – with pay, without benefits

6/8/12 (l/2 day) – 6/12/12 – without pay, without benefits (opts 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.            Resolution to accept the resignation of Carrie Giaconia, classroom assistant at Pomona Pre-School effective March 9, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                             RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

 

4. Resolution to approve Elizabeth Apgar as a teacher at Pomona Pre-School for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 7, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $45,525 (pro-rated); Degree: BA+15; Step: 2; Account #20-218-100-101-00-SA (maternity leave replacement)

5. Resolution to approve Josephine Dolente as a 1st grade teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 19, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $45,200 (pro-rated); Degree: BA; Step: 4; Account #11-120-100-101-15-SA (leave position)

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

6.            Resolution to approve Deborah Kita as a 6th grade in-class LRC teacher at Reeds Road  Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 12, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $45,925 (pro-rated); Degree: BA+15; Step: 3; Account #11-213-100-101-45-SA (maternity leave replacement)

7.            Resolution to approve Brittany Hanselmann as a part-time intervention teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2011-2012 school year effective February 28, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $32,560* (pro-rated) NCLB Title I; Degree: BA; Step: 1; Account #20-230-100-100-00-SA (replacement position) (*correction)

8.            Resolution to extend Jerri Roesch as a part-time classroom assistant at Arthur Rann Elementary School for the 2011-12 school year effective March 13, 2012 to June 30, 2012. Salary: $110.75 per day (pro-rated); 183 days; Step: 1; Non-certified; Account #11-190-100-106-15-SA (leave position)

9.            Resolution to approve Richard Harris as a night foreman at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 26, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $37,711.28 (pro-rated); Account #11-000-262-110-16-SA (replacement position)

10.            Resolution to approve the following substitute teacher(s) for the 2011-2012 school year effective November 15, 2011 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

Neelam Rehman                        Non-Certified                        $75.00 per day Shari Watson                            Non-Certified                        $75.00 per day Frances Tanner                        Non-Certified                        $75.00 per day

Mary Hodgens                                    Certified                        $80.00 per day

 Shannon Kaplan                        Certified                        $80.00 per day

11. Resolution to approve  Frances Tanner as a substitute secretary for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 20, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $9.35 per hour; Account #11-000-240-105-SB-SA

12. Resolution to approve Frances Tanner as a substitute food service worker for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 20, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $7.50 per hour; Account #60-910-310-100-SB-SA

RECOMMENDATION OF NEW STAFF

13.            Resolution to approve Christian Daniels as a substitute custodian for the 2011-2012 school year effective March 20, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Salary: $7.50 per hour Account #11-000-262-11-00-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

14. Resolution to approve Maddie Stapleton as an Environmental Club advisor at Galloway Township Middle School for the 2011-2012 school year – maximum 10 hours total at $33.00 per hour; Account #11-401-100-101-16-SA

15.            Resolution to approve the following staff members to work as Consortium instructors for the spring semester. All courses depend upon enrollment. Instructional staff positions - $36.00 per hour; Office Support - $20.00 per hour; Secretary - $750.00 per semester; Coordinator - $1,250.00  per semester. (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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.  CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions:

1.            Resolution to approve submission of the 2012-2013 One-Year Preschool Program Plan Update. (A copy of the Plan is available in the Curriculum Office and will also be available at the Board 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Resolution to approve 41 seventh and eighth grade URSA students and six adults to tour the University of Pennsylvania campus on March 27, 2012. (This trip is funded by a Galloway Township Education Foundation grant.)

3. Resolution to approve 14 hours of home instruction for GTMS student, J.M., special education, due to illness, from February 16, 2012 to February 27, 2012.

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

4.            Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for Smithville student, D.F., regular education, due to illness, 5 hours per week from March 7, 2012 to May 7, 2012. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

5.            Resolution to approve continuation of home instruction for GTMS student, A.S., special education, due to illness, 10 hours per week from March 22, 2012 up to 60 days. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

6.            Resolution to approve 20 hours of home instruction for GTMS student, J.F., special education, due to suspension, from March 2, 2012 to March 15, 2012. Account #11-150-100-101-00-SA

7.            Resolution to approve home instruction for Smithville student, M.V., special education, due to hospitalization, 10 hours per week from March 1, 2012 to March 5, 2012. Account #11-150-100-320-00-00

8.            Resolution to approve B.M. to be home-schooled effective February 24, 2012 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25.

D.                                             CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

 

9.            Resolution to approve 16 GTMS students to attend and participate in the Southern Regional High School Jazz Festival on March 30, 2012.

10.            Resolution to approve 16 GTMS students to attend and participate in the Mainland Regional High School Jazz Festival on April 20, 2012.

11.            Resolution to approve the Community Education Summer Theater Program at GTMS from Monday, June 25, 2012 through Friday, July 27, 2012.

12.            Resolution to approve the Community Education Summer Pops Program at GTMS from Monday, June 25, 2012 through Wednesday, August 1, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Ribbons Express, Inc. for the purpose of supplying products and / or services beginning March 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015 at a cost of $.0396 for black and white per page and             $.1630 for color per page.

  • Inclusive of monitoring software, all parts and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) toner
  • Ribbons Express will handle all service calls with our authorized technicians at $75.00 per hour

      -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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolutions for formal Board action, at the regular meeting on March 26, 2012 by the School Business Administrator, Timothy E. Kelley, and the Finance Committee:

1.         Resolution to accept the following food service reports:

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

(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 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)

F.   FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Informational Item:

Update on job site meeting by chairperson

G.  POLICY

Resolution to approve the following policies:

1.            Policy #5561 – Physical Restraint (completely new policy) (second reading) (Attachment G.1 included with the 2/27/12 agenda)

-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.            Policy #1330 – Use of School Facilities (first reading) (Section on Political Activities updated) (Attachment G.2)

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.            Policy #4111/ 4211 – Recruitment, Selection and Hiring (first reading) (State residency requirements updated / change highlighted) (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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.            Policy #9270 – Conflict of Interest (first reading) (completely re-written) (Attachment G.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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  H. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

1.     Galloway Community Services has requested the use of the GTMS, Arthur Rann and Smithville baseball/softball and soccer fields for Township teams Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until dusk from March 20, 2012 through

  • August 1, 2012.
  • (Beth Stasuk, Director of Community Services, will be responsible for scheduling all fields.)
  •  

2.     The Devotional Association of Yogashawr has requested the use of the Arthur Rann cafeteria and library every Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. beginning June 12, 2012 through

  • August 7, 2012 for their meetings. 

 

-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

March 26, 2012            Public Budget Hearing / Regular Meeting of the Board                                    GTMS                        7:00 P.M.

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.  

K.                           OUT-OF-DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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

Activity: Differentiating the Common Core Standards for English as a Second Language (ESL)

Staff Name                        Date                                                    Expenses                        Account

Karen Giehl                        3/28, 5/21, 5/22, 6/1, 6/7, 6/8     Travel: $342.24             11-000-223-580-00-01

Barbara Somers            “            “            “            “                 (will car pool)                        “            “            “           

 

Activity: B.D. Observation of Dr. Buzz’s Program

Staff Name                        Date                                                    Expenses                        Account

Rachel Regina                        3/29/12                                        Travel: $22.32            11-000-223-580-16-01           

John O’Kane                        “                                                    Travel: $19.00            “            “            “

Brittany Bank                        “

Carl Dolente                        “

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Informational Items:

 

Activity: PE/Health Curriculum Meeting

Staff Name                        Date                                    Expenses

Dave Fink                        3/5/12                                    None

Charrise Ellis

(Administrative approval given prior to Board meeting)

 

Activity:  “From My Classroom to Yours”

Staff Name                        Date                                    Expenses

Alison Marcello            3/14/12                        ETTC Hours

Carol Somers                        “                                    “            “

Lauren Craig                        “                                    “            “

 

Activity: ASK Testing Training

Staff Name                        Date                                    Expenses

Christine Butterhof            3/22/12                        None

 

Activity:  Teachscape: An Important Tool for the Charlotte Danielson Framework

Staff Name                        Date                                    Expenses

Annette Giaquinto            3/28/12                        ETTC Hours

Christa Atkins                        “                                    “

Sharon Kurtz                        “                                    “

Betty Napoli                        “                                    “

Michael Silvestri            “                                    “

Ed Zimmerman            “                                    “

 

Activity: Self -Mutilation Behavior in Youth and Adults

Staff Name                        Date                                    Expenses

Helen Reilly                        3/30/12                        None

 

Activity: 2012 Spring Book Look Workshop and Preview

Staff Name                        Date                                    Expenses                                   

Alicia Stauffer                        4/19/12                        None

 

 

L.        OLD BUSINESS

 

 

M.       NEW BUSINESS           

 

 

N.        EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

  • Student Matters – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying


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