MARCH 24, 2014 REGULAR MEETING 1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS BY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SPECIAL ED & STUDENT SERVICES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: a. Resolution Revising Dates and Staff for Model Lessons in Comprehensive Math Professional Development b. Resolution Approving Extended School Year Program c. Revised Proposal for District CENSUS/ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL Program d. Proposal for Adoption of the SALSA Spanish Language and Culture Video Series for 2014-2015 e. Proposal for After School K-5 Language Arts Curriculum Writing Sessions f. Proposal for I-Days for Refining K-5 Language Arts Curriculum g. Revised Resolution and Proposal to Approve Professional Development Services from the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) for the Progressive Science Initiative h. Resolution to Adopt Templates for Teachers i. Revised Proposal to Approve I-Day for Renzulli On-Line Training j. Resolution to Approve the Submission of a Waiver Application to the New Jersey State Department of Education k. Resolution and Proposal for Youth Summit l. Resolution to Approve Parent Workshops by Ward m. Resolution to Approve 1-Day Corrective Action Roadmap (CAR) Framework Overview CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - SCHOOLS: n. Student Study Trips o. Revised Proposal for Integrating the iPad into Instruction at Daylight/Twilight p. Resolution and Proposal for Summer High School Program q. Resolution and Proposal for Alumni Directory/Harris Connect at TCHS Main r. Revised Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera Middle School s. Resolution and Proposal for Career Day at Robbins Elementary School 2. HUMAN RESOURCES a. Abolishment of Position(s) b. Creation of Position(s) c. Job Descriptions – Revised d. Retirement(s) e. Resignation f. Emergent Hire(s) g. Appointments
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MARCH 24, 2014 REGULAR MEETING
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS BY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SPECIAL ED & STUDENT SERVICES
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT: a. Resolution Revising Dates and Staff for Model Lessons in Comprehensive Math
Professional Development b. Resolution Approving Extended School Year Program c. Revised Proposal for District CENSUS/ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL
Program d. Proposal for Adoption of the SALSA Spanish Language and Culture Video Series
for 2014-2015 e. Proposal for After School K-5 Language Arts Curriculum Writing Sessions f. Proposal for I-Days for Refining K-5 Language Arts Curriculum g. Revised Resolution and Proposal to Approve Professional Development Services
from the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) for the Progressive Science Initiative
h. Resolution to Adopt Templates for Teachers i. Revised Proposal to Approve I-Day for Renzulli On-Line Training j. Resolution to Approve the Submission of a Waiver Application to the New Jersey
State Department of Education k. Resolution and Proposal for Youth Summit l. Resolution to Approve Parent Workshops by Ward m. Resolution to Approve 1-Day Corrective Action Roadmap (CAR) Framework
Overview CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT - SCHOOLS: n. Student Study Trips o. Revised Proposal for Integrating the iPad into Instruction at Daylight/Twilight p. Resolution and Proposal for Summer High School Program q. Resolution and Proposal for Alumni Directory/Harris Connect at TCHS Main r. Revised Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera
Middle School s. Resolution and Proposal for Career Day at Robbins Elementary School
2. HUMAN RESOURCES a. Abolishment of Position(s) b. Creation of Position(s) c. Job Descriptions – Revised d. Retirement(s) e. Resignation f. Emergent Hire(s) g. Appointments
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h. Reassignment(s)/Transfer(s) i. Leave(s) of Absence j. Extended Leave(s) of Absence k. Return from Leave(s) of Absence l. Salary Adjustment(s) m. Contractual Entitlements n. Professional Development(s) o. Professional Development(s) Revised p. Before and After School Programs q. Volunteers r. Student Teacher Practicum/Intern(s)
3. FINANCE & FACILITIES a. Appropriation Transfers – January 2014 b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – January 2014 c. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – January 2014 d. A-148 Secretary’s Report – February 2014 e. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – February 2014 f. Staff Travel g. List of Bills h. Out of District Placements – March 2014 i. Facilities Report – March 2014 j. Acceptance of Donations k. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – May 20, 2014 l. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – June 13, 2014 m. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – April 1, 2014 n. Joint Transportation Agreement with Edison Township Public Schools o. Resolution to Approve Swing Space for TCHS Main Staff and Students p. Resolution to Approve Adoption of the Final 2014/2015 Budget q. Resolution Requiring Direct Deposit r. Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy s. Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy t. Professional Services Contract – Joan Stevens u. Professional Services Contract – Epic v. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide
Comprehensive Professional Development for Literacy Teacher Leaders and Classroom Teachers in English Language Arts and Literacy for 2014-2015
w. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Before and After School Programs for 2014-2015
x. Revised Resolution for License Agreement with The War Memorial/Patriots Theater for Graduation Ceremonies
y. Resolution for Route Increase Due to Bus Aide Required z. Resolution for Payment of Additional Audit Premium to Atlantic Associates
Insurance Agency, Inc. aa. Professional Services Contract – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt bb. Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Hedgepeth Williams
Middle School cc. Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Rivera Middle School
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dd. Resolution to Collaborate with Boys & Girls Club on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC)
ee. Resolution to Collaborate with Genesis Paces on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC)
ff. Resolution to Administer the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant Student Survey for Spring 2014
gg. Professional Services Contract – Blackboard hh. Professional Services Contract – Fibertech ii. Professional Services Contract – Fibertech jj. Resolution to Approve Amended and Restated 403(b) Plan Documents kk. Resolution to Approve Draft Sublease Agreements between the New Jersey
Schools Development Authority and the Trenton Board of Education ll. Professional Services Contract with Dr. Michael Boyle mm. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide a Project
Management Firm to Assist with the Construction Oversight of the Trenton Central High School Project
nn. Resolution and Proposal for TCHS Main Campus Move oo. Professional Services Contract – Kid’s Nation/National Honors Tour pp. Professional Services Contract – The College of New Jersey qq. Resolution to Submit Amendments to the Five Year Preschool Program Plan
Update for School Years 2014-2015 rr. Resolution to Apply for the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group 2014 Safety
Grant
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
1. CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ SPECIAL ED & STUDENT SERVICES
CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
a. Resolution Revising Dates and Staff for Model Lessons in Comprehensive Math Professional Development BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Revising Dates and Staff for Model Lessons in Comprehensive Math Professional Development as per the schedule (Attachment 1-A)
b. Resolution Approving Extended School Year Program BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Extended School Year Program for students with disabilities for the period July 7, 2014 through August 15, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $240,500.00. The program will be held at P. J. Hill Elementary School. As required by N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.3, the Child Study Team shall determine the need for an extended school year program for classified students who are eligible. Account Code: 11-4xx-100-101-0000-00-84
c. Revised Proposal for District CENSUS/ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL Program BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for District CENSUS/ ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL Program as follows, at a cost not to exceed $74,408.00 charged to Account Code 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81:
DATE(S) TARGET POPULATION
STAFF MEMBERS FOR IN-SERVICE DAY
January 8 & 9, 2014; June 2 & 3, 2014 End of Year CENSUS Transition Prep; Weekly beginning January 5, 2014 through June 30, 2014
Bilingual High School Guidance Counselor; ESL Lead Teachers
Jackie Santiago, Sossi Armani, Katia Zorogastua, Alba Rivera, Sharon Grube, Marcel Kragbe, Valeriana Bandeh, Leslie Sparks, Linda Czarnecki, Jolanda Pontoja, Debbie Garnier, Angela Guagliardi-Matuiti, Kelly Fullard, Mary Ann Guarrieri, Sonia Cisneros, Nadia Ramcharan, Maretta Martine, Dawn Kelley, Ann Jeanette Ring, Maretta Marke, Keisha Gaymon
This proposal was originally Board approved on December 16, 2013. The revision is needed to add annual measurable achievement objectives related professional development and articulation for both staff and families. Also added are after school Bilingual/ESL screenings of incoming students by ESL teachers.
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d. Proposal for Adoption of SALSA Spanish Language and Culture Video
Series for 2014-2015 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Adoption of SALSA Spanish Language and Culture Video Series for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $17,850.00. SALSA will serve as K-1 District-Wide Elementary World Language supplemental materials. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-240-100-610-0000-00-81
e. Proposal for After School K-5 Language Arts Curriculum Writing Sessions BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for After School K-5 Language Arts Curriculum Writing Sessions for the period April 14 through May 26, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Under the direction of the Language Arts Supervisor, teachers will meet to align Curriculum to Journeys Materials that were purchased as a resource, and to revise the K-1 Curriculum. Account Code: 11-000-221-110-0009-00-81
f. Proposal for I-Days for Refining K-5 Language Arts Curriculum BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for I-Days for Refining K-5 Language Arts Curriculum on April 4, April 11, April 25 and May 2, 2014 for the following staff members: Mary Guarin, Heather Lieberman, Mary Tomlin, Zebbie Belton, Stephanie Gammone, Nancy Livesay, Michelle DePompo, Elena Stremlo, Denise Hallinan, Carolyn Plunkett, Barbara Lewis, Christine Masterson, Karen McLaughlin, Natasha Boyd, Patrick Reis, Kia Johnson, Blair Whittaker, Yakima Leak, Holly V. Molnaur and Cassandra Holcomb
g. Revised Resolution and Proposal to Approve Professional Development Services from the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) for the Progressive Science Initiative BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Resolution and Proposal for Professional Development Services from the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) for the Progressive Science Initiative, for the period March 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $89,588.00. Training in Progressive Science Initiative will be provided for up to 19 teachers with a commitment to earn a Physics endorsement. The program costs include $27,000.00 for
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consultant NJCTL. This item was previously Board approved on February 24, 2014. It is being resubmitted to change the overall dollar amount from $76,412.00 to $89,588.00 due to the increase in the number of teachers from 15 to 19 and to revise the GAAP Codes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Codes 20-275-200-300-0000-13-82 and 20-275-200-101-0009-14-82
h. Resolution to Adopt Templates for Teachers BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Adopt Templates for Teachers as follows: Record of Professional Development Annual Hours, Instructional Support Plan, Professional Development Plan and Corrective Action Plan. (Attachment 1-H)
i. Revised Proposal to Approve I-Day for Renzulli On-Line Training BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for I-Day for Renzulli On-Line Training for the 2013-2014 school year at no cost to the District. Selected middle school teachers will attend training at the Central Services Building, Cyberspace on Tuesday April 15, 2014 for the continuation of learning the Renzulli School Wide Enrichment (SEM) Model. This proposal was originally Board approved on January 27, 2014. The training date has been rescheduled from February 5 due to a snow day.
j. Resolution to Approve the Submission of a Waiver Application to the New
Jersey State Department of Education WHEREAS the District wishes to ensure that all Student Growth Objectives (SGO) are measurable to allow all teachers to receive a summative evaluation, and WHEREAS teachers will have an opportunity to adjust any found immeasurable SGOs, and WHEREAS the approval of the New Jersey State Department of Education is required to make changes to an SGO under the Achieve NJ process; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to N. J. A. C. 6A:10-4.1(c) and 10-4.2(e.5), approves the submission of a Waiver Application to the New Jersey State Department of Education for the adjustment of any SGOs found to be unusable. (Attachment 1-J)
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k. Resolution and Proposal for Youth Summit BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for a Youth Summit to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at The College of New Jersey at a cost not to exceed $19,700.00. Funding will be through the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant. The Youth Summit will have five themes to address issues surrounding 1) Mental Health; 2) Student Health; 3) School Safety and city wide-violent crime; 4) Restorative Justice/Climate and Culture and 5) Substance abuse - alcohol, drugs, etc. The Summit will host 150 students in grades 6 - 12. The students have been part of the planning process, and The College of New Jersey has donated the use of their School of Education facility. The Summit is proposed to hear student voices regarding programming and services that meet their needs, based upon data from the Spring 2013 Student Survey. (Attachment 1-K) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-316-200-300-1000-13-57
l. Resolution to Approve Parent Workshops by Ward
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approves the request by the District wide PTA/PTO to Hold Parent Workshops by Ward in each Middle School and the feeder Elementary Schools each week during the month of April, at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00. The purpose of the workshops will be to provide parents with strategies in the Areas of Reading/Literacy and Math Comprehension. There will also be a mini session on parent advocacy - “Your Child and You.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-235-200-101-0009-13-82
m. Resolution to Approve 1-Day Corrective Action Roadmap (CAR) Framework Overview BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approves the Resolution to Approve 1-Day Corrective Action Roadmap (CAR) Framework Overview, at no cost to the Board. CAR provides a framework for the school-based structures around which student achievement should revolve, and includes components that address staff member feedback when planning for district learning.
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CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - SCHOOLS:
n. Student Study Trips BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following field trips:
Agenda Applicant School Destination Purpose No. of Stud- ents
Date Funds Cost GAAP Coode
March Melda Grant, Joy Walker
TCHS Chambers
Princeton Marriott at
Forrestal Vlg
To participate in the Prevent Child Abuse
NJ annual PLP Family
Empowerment Day Conference
5 5/21/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
Revised from
2/10/14 Board
Meeting
Ms. Wright, Mr. Key
TCHS Chambers
Philadelphia, PA
To develop college and career readiness
skills and provide information about
law and law-related careers.
30 3/11/2014 (revised)
Board Costs to be paid by host organization
March Mary Burks, Corey
Laramore, Terry Troupe
TCHS Chambers
Paul Robeson Elementary
School
Students will enhance their
personal development and
presentation skills by receiving hands on
experience educating and inspiring young
children in a classroom setting.
30 4/9/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Mary Burks, Corey
Laramore, Terry Troupe
TCHS Chambers
Mott Elementary
School
Students will enhance their
personal development and
presentation skills by receiving hands on
experience educating and inspiring young
children in a classroom setting.
30 5/30/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Mary Burks, Corey
Laramore, Terry Troupe
TCHS Chambers
Washington Elementary
School
Students will enhance their
personal development and
presentation skills by receiving hands on
experience educating and inspiring young
children in a classroom setting.
30 4/8/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Melda Grant, Joy Walker,
Eliza Williams, C. Laramore,
G. Nelson
TCHS Chambers
Raritan Valley Community
College
Students will be offered the
opportunity to participate in the
Planned Parenthood of Central and
Greater Northern New Jersey Annual Teen Conference.
16 5/7/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Mr. Williamson,
Tariq Holman, Patrick
Mahoney
TCHS Chambers
MCCC Trenton Campus
To develop college and career readiness
skills
48 4/16/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Annie Coleman, Jonathan
Moore, Ronald
TCHS Cambers University of Penn
Students will be able to participate in
running and field
12 4/24 – 4/26 $0 No cost to the Board
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Butka events for universities and
colleges to preview and inquire.
March Rebecca Schwartz,
School Nurse, Colin Campbell
TCHS – West McCarter Theatre
Students will be able to analyze the
author’s choices for words and meaning
and analyze the director’s choices for the stage production.
30 5/1/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Melda Grant, Joy Walker
TCHS West Princeton Marriott at
Forrestal Vlg
To participate in the Prevent Child Abuse
NJ annual PLP Family
Empowerment Day Conference
1 5/21/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Melda Grant, Joy Walker,
Eliza Williams, Corey
Laramore, Gary Nelson
TCHS – West Raritan Valley Community
College
To participate in the Prevent Child Abuse
NJ annual PLP Family
Empowerment Day Conference
8 5/7/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Melda Grant, Joy Walker
Daylight/ Twilight
Princeton Marriott at
Forrestal Vlg
To participate in the Prevent Child Abuse
NJ annual PLP Family
Empowerment Day Conference
10 5/21/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
Revised from
1/13/14 Board
Meeting
Veronica Love, Alex Lozano
Daylight/ Twilight
Lucien Manor, Berlin, NJ
SWBAT plan out a cost analysis of
attending the prom in economics class and attending the
prom as final project.
25 5/2/2014 Board $522.24 (Revised)
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
35
Revised from 2/24 Board
Meeting
Diane Davies Daylight/ Twilight
Empire Beauty Sch
Students will be given a tour and orientation of a private beauty
school.
10 5/19/2014 Board $316.20 (Revised)
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
35
Rev from 1/13/14 Bd Mtg
Amy Scott-Randolph, Mrs.
Grant
Daylight/ Twilight
Conference Center at MCCC
To participate in self-advocacy and career workshops.
10 5/2/2014 Board $438.60 (revised)
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
35 March Barbara Konig Daylight/
Twilight Rutgers
University Students will be able to describe a variety of sustainable food
practices and address growing consumer
demand for sustainable produced
menu items.
20 4/7/2014 Board $221.30 15-000-270-512-0000-00-
35
March Veronica Love, Alex Lozano
Daylight/ Twilight
Meadowlands Secaucus, NJ
Students will visit a college fair, students learn about life as a
New York, NY Students will gain experience to apply to life skills. They
will study train schedules, how to
order from
10 4/3/2014 Board $330.00 (Revised)
$465.00 (revised)
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
35 15-000-270-
512-0000-00-35
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Mrs. Burnett restaurants and appropriate behavior
in social settings.
$382.50 (Revised)
15-190-100-590-0000-00-
35
Revised from 2/24
Board Meeting
Nadia Ramcharan, Hilda Diaz,
Jenny Featherston,
Carmen Sanchez, A. Ruiz, Ethan
Schlam, Orlando
Southerland, Tiana Adair,
Carla Williams, David Schapell, Donna Green, Nurse Hughes
Dunn Middle School
Arm & Hammer Stadium
Trenton, NJ
SWBAT analyze the different elements of
a sports game including player
stats, stadium and team history.
130 5/15/2014 Board $486.54 (revised)
$840.00 (revised)
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
10 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-10
Revised from
11/25 Board
Meeting
Y. Phillips, Robert Lee, Dawn Reyes
Dunn Middle School
State Capitol Students will be able to identify the
principal function of the NJ Legislature as
well as the NJ Governor.
30 ¾/2014 (Revised)
$0 No cost to the Board
March Lauren Imbalzano, N. Ramcharan, J.
Featherston, C. Sanchez, A.
Ruiz, J. Kiernan, R. Brown, P. Hughes, J.
Dunston, F. Stockton, Y. Phillips, J. Pasko, J.
Karkowsky, D. Rogers
Dunn Middle School
Colonial Bowling Lanes
Students will learn about the importance of team building and
team work.
150 4/1/2014 Board $486.54
$2470.05
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
10 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-10
March W. Kelly, N. Ramcharan, F. Featherston, C.
Sanchez, A. Ruiz, J.
Kiernan, R. Brown, P. Hughes, L.
Imbalzano, J. Dunston, F. Stockton, Y. Phillips, J. Pasko, J.
Karkowsky, D. Rogers, R. Stand, B. Exner, O Russo, S. Lipera, R.
Rubino, M. Hightower-
Teel, N. Cohen, L. Braconi, R. Morales, M. Hernandez
Dunn Middle School
Medieval Times,
Lyndhurst, NJ
Students will learn about the age of
bravery and honor and witness epic
battles of steal and steed from the
Medieval Times Show. Students will see first-hand how
jousting tournaments took place and inspiring horsemanship and
falconry.
250 6/12/2014 Board $2167.50
$9,215.85
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
10 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-10
Revised from 2/24
Board meeting
Mrs. Russo, Mrs. Stockton,
Mrs. Lipira, Mrs. Walsh,
Mrs. Little, Ms. Gonzalez
Dunn Middle School
State Theatre, New
Brunswick, NJ
Students will be able to view a production
of spoken word poetry in order to analyze the main
ideas and supporting
137 3/10/2014 (revised)
Board $709.92 (revised)
$1144.00
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
10 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-10
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details presented in diverse media
formats. March Louise Shabazz,
CHS Staff Dunn Middle
School Franklin Institute, Phila., PA
Stem exploration through curriculum
and exhibits.
128 4/17/2014 $0 Sponsored by 21st Century
grant. March Dawn
Langford, Oliver,
Johnson, Anderson,
Monte, McCoy, Gonzalez, Williams
Hedgepeth/ Williams
Middle School
TCNJ Ewing, NJ
All students will understand and
apply the knowledge of sounds, letters and
words in written English to become independent and fluent readers.
80 5/21/2014 $0 Costs will be covered by
TCNJ Bonner Partnership
March Dawn Langford,
Oliver, Johnson,
Anderson, Monte, McCoy,
Gonzalez, Williams
Hedgepeth/ Williams
Middle School
TCNJ Ewing, NJ
All students will understand and
apply the knowledge of sounds, letters and
words in written English to become independent and fluent readers.
80 6/11/2014 $0 Costs will be covered by
TCNJ Bonner Partnership
March Dawn Langford,
Oliver, Johnson,
Anderson, Monte, McCoy,
Gonzalez, Williams
Hedgepeth/ Williams
Middle School
TCNJ Ewing, NJ
All students will understand and
apply the knowledge of sounds, letters and
words in written English to become independent and fluent readers.
80 5/2/2014 $0 Costs will be covered by
TCNJ Bonner Partnership
March Dawn Langford,
Oliver, Johnson,
Anderson, Monte, McCoy,
Gonzalez, Williams
Hedgepeth/ Williams
Middle School
TCNJ Ewing, NJ
All students will understand and
apply the knowledge of sounds, letters and
words in written English to become independent and fluent readers.
80 4/2/2014 $0 Costs will be covered by
TCNJ Bonner Partnership
March Dawn Langford,
Oliver, Johnson,
Anderson, Monte, McCoy,
Gonzalez, Williams
Hedgepeth/ Williams
Middle School
TCNJ Ewing, NJ
All students will understand and
apply the knowledge of sounds, letters and
words in written English to become independent and fluent readers.
80 4/30/2014 $0 Costs will be covered by
TCNJ Bonner Partnership
March Dawn Langford,
Oliver, Johnson,
Anderson, Monte, McCoy,
Gonzalez, Williams
Hedgepeth/ Williams
Middle School
TCNJ Ewing, NJ
All students will understand and
apply the knowledge of sounds, letters and
words in written English to become independent and fluent readers.
80 3/28/2014 $0 Costs will be covered by
TCNJ Bonner Partnership
March Carol Drummond,
Mr. Harrington, Mr. Kramer, Mr. Taylor,
Ms. Byrd, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Dublin, Ms. Jenkins, M.
Florence, Ms. Burkholtz, Ms. Campbell, Ms.
Allen, Mr. Gaffin, Ms.
Wannak
Hedgepeth/ Williams
Middle School
Six Flags Jackson, NJ
Students will apply the principles of laws
of motions.
140 6/5/2014 Board $1,566.72
$6558.36
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
08 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-08
Revised from 1/13
Board
W. Walko, Faye, Yoon,
Coe, Murray,
Kilmer Middle School
Adventure Aquarium
Students will be able to identify and describe how
140 3/21/2014 Board $709.92 (Revised)
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
20
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Meeting Nayyar, Feurver, Tocci,
Shannon, Littlepage, Partridge
organisms interact with their
environment.
$2225.30
15-190-100-590-0000-00-
20
Revised from 1/13
Board Meeting
W. Walko, Faye, Bennett,
Merrell, Diamandidis,
Meyer, Anderson,
DiGiuseppe, Lambert, Scott,
Jackson
Kilmer Middle School
Adventure Aquarium
Students will be able to identify and describe how
organisms interact with their
environment.
140 3/28/2014 Board $709.92 (Revised)
$2225.30
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
20 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-20
Revised from
11/11/13 Board
Meeting
Carla Millner, Mrs. Lakins, Ms. Wooten,
Mr. Jones, Mrs. Kondash, Ms.
Thatcher
Kilmer Middle School
Discovery Time Square,
New York, NY
Students will identify their internal body parts and how they work together to
achieve homeostasis.
120 4/11/2014 Board $1942.56 (revised)
$1920.00
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
24 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-24
Revised from
11/11/13 Board
Meeting
Carla Millner, Erin Kondash,
Lauren Thatcher, Chantel
Wooten, Dana Lakins, Keith
Jones
Kilmer Middle School
Spirit Cruises, Phila., PA
Students will observe how the Delaware River benefits both
New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
100 6/13/2014
Time Revised
5:30 – 11:30 pm
Board $1295.04
$4000.00
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
24 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-24
March Lynn Jones-Sandler
Rivera Middle School
Princeton University
To improve the culture and climate
of Rivera School
45 4/4/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Lynn Jones-
Sandler Rivera Middle
School Princeton Blairstown
Center, Blairstown, NJ
To improve the culture and climate of Rivera School.
45 4/21 – 4/22/2014
$0 No cost to the Board
Revised from
12/16 Board
Meeting
Fred Green Rivera Middle School
Museum of Mathematics
Manhattan, NY
To provide students with a better
understanding of math and show how
math can be fun.
140 5/16/2014 Board $2266.32 (Revised)
$1680.00
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
15 15-190-100-
512-0000-00-15
Revised from 2/24
Board Meeting
M. Dougherty, B. Newton, Y. Gonzalez, R. Manalo, R.
Bennett
Stokes Early Childhood
Center
Howell Living History Farm
Children will observe and examine animal families, especially baby animals and notice details and attributes of farm
animals.
60 4/9/2014 Board $699.36 (Revised)
11-000-270-512-0000-00-
65
March Christal Bennett, Robert
Ciaccia, Michael
Wheary, Cathy Little,
Grendolyn Reid
Franklin Elementary
American Museum of
Natural History
SWBAT explore, study, compare and contrast event that
occurred in American History.
79 3/25/2014 Board $2000.00
$1128.00
15-000-240-890-0000-00-
19 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-19
March Colleen Rand Franklin Elementary
Mercer County Court House
Furthering the students’ knowledge of social studies and understanding how
NJ location played an integral role in the
American Resolution.
18 5/16/2014
5/23/2014 (rain date)
$0 No cost to the Board
Revised from 1/13
Board Meeting
E. Rivera, Mrs. Eutz, Ms.
Schoen, Ms. Beradini,
parent
Grant Elementary
Fun Flex, Laurel, NJ
To introduce children to interactive
experiences and encourage open-
ended child directed and process-driven
play
21 6/9/2014 Board $236.64 (revision)
$447.50
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
20 15-190-100-
590-0000-00-20
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March Jordana Scheer P. J. Hill Elementary
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Students will explore cultures through the
arts.
13 4/1/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Aaron Brooks MLKing Trenton Board
of Education Performance of a varied repertoire.
25 3/24/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
March Mr. Jeffrey McKeen
MLKing War Memorial District-wide music festival performance
65 6/10/2014 $0 No cost to the Board
Revised from
11/11 Board
Meeting
Tameka Brooks, all K-5
Staff
Mott Elementary
Princeton Country Club
(Revised)
Students will complete physical
activities and challenges based on
physical conditioning and fitness.
500 6/4/14
6/12/14 (Rain Date Revised)
Board $1946.16 15-000-270-512-0000-00-
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Revised from
12/16 Board
Meeting
Canals, Castillo,
Ayling, Tindall
Robbins Elementary
Philadelphia Zoo
Students will be able to comprehend how humans can change natural habitats in ways that can be
helpful or harmful for animals.
90 4/4/2014 Board $473.28 (revised)
15-000-270-512-0000-00-
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March K. S. Johnson District Wide Grades 6-12
The College of New Jersey
Youth Summit 150 4/12/14 SS/HS Grant
$4,000.00 20-316-200-512-1000-13-
57 March. Phyllis Riley-
Coleman TCHS –
Chambers Orangeburg,
SC The coach will assist
students perform their job as a
cheerleader and obtain college scholarship.
2 4/10 – 4/14/2014
$0 No cost to the Board
o. Revised Proposal for Integrating the iPad into Instruction at
Daylight/Twilight BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for Integrating the iPad into Instruction at Daylight/Twilight on February 18, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. A full day of professional development will be presented by Kristine Scharaldi, Education Technology Consultant from The School for Global Education & Innovation at Kean University This proposal was originally Board approved on February 10, 2014. A revision is needed to change the account code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-35
p. Resolution and Proposal for Summer High School Program
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for Summer High School Program for the period July 7, 2014 through August 7, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $61,200.00. The program will be held at the West Campus and will allow students to complete graduation requirements in a timely fashion. The cost includes $9,800.00 for purchased services from Advanced Academics.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Codes: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05, 15-190-100-610-0000-00-05, 15-140-100-101-0009-00-05 and 15-422-100-101-0009-00-05
q. Resolution and Proposal for Alumni Directory/Harris Connect at TCHS
Main BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for Alumni Directory/Harris Connect at TCHS Main at no cost to the Board. Harris Direct will update the 1994 TCHS Alumni Directory including school history, biographical listing of former students, class year, post-secondary degrees, etc.
r. Revised Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera Middle School for the period November 12, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $27,903.00. Teachers will be provided training in the following areas, but not limited to: Understanding the Common Core, Planning quality lessons, Managing the classroom and Using Best Practices. This program was originally Board approved on November 11, 2013. The revision is to extend the program to June 30. Account Code: 20-235-200-101-1509-14-82
s. Resolution and Proposal for Career Day at Robbins Elementary School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for Career Day at Robbins Elementary School on March 28, 2014 at no cost to the Board. Community members will different professional career backgrounds will make brief in-classroom presentations to students.
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 2. HUMAN RESOURCES
a. Abolishment of Position(s)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following abolishment of positions, effective July 1, 2014:
POSITION LOCATION 1. Multimedia/Web Specialist F.A.C.E. Department 2. Communications Supply Clerk Systems, Data Management and,
Accountability 3. Compliance Specialist Special Education Department 4. Registered Purchasing Specialist Purchasing Department 5. Transportation Manager Transportation Department 6. Human Resources Manager Human Resources Department 7. Payroll Manager Payroll Department 8. Executive Director Systems, Data
Management, Accountability Systems, Data Management, Accountability
11. Manager of Student Discipline/Attendance, Family & Community Engagement
F.A.C.E. Department
12. Paralegal/Legal Assistant Legal Department 13. Grant Manager Funded Programs / Business
Office 14. Parent Liaison (12 month) Bilingual Department 15. Parent Liaison Alternative Education Program 16. Paraprofessionals (32) Special
Education (Self-Contained Classes)
Various Locations
17. Principal Coach/HR Human Resources Department 18. Coordinator of Testing Systems, Data Management and
Accountability 19. Director of Student Information
Systems Systems, Data Management and, Accountability
20. Coordinator of Research & Assessment Systems, Data Management and, Accountability
21. Coordinator of Student Information Systems, Data Management and, Accountability
22. Director of Special Projects Curriculum Department 23. Director of Alternative Program Harrison School 24. Supervisor of Guidance (Elementary) Assistant Superintendent’s
Office 25. Supervisor of Guidance (Secondary) Assistant Superintendent’s
Office 26. Supervisor of Student Records Assistant Superintendent’s
Office
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27. Supervisor of Special Education (2) Curriculum Department 28. Director of Special
Education(Elementary) Special Education Department
29. Director of Special Education (Secondary)
Special Education Department
30. Coordinator of Family Engagement F.A.C.E. Department 31. Coordinator of Truancy (Elementary) F.A.C.E. Department 32. Coordinator of Truancy (Secondary) F.A.C.E. Department 33. Coordinator of Grants Funded Programs/Business
Office 34. School Psychologist Alternative Education Program 35. Transition Teacher Special Education Department 36. School Nurse Alternative Education Program 37. Student Assistant Coordinator Student Support Services 38. Administrative II Secretary Executive Director Systems,
Data Management and, Accountability
39. Administrative II Secretary Director of Systems, Data Management and, Accountability
40. Administrative II Secretary Assistant Superintendent (Elementary)
41. Administrative II Secretary Assistant Superintendent (Secondary)
42. Administrative II Secretary Director of Special Projects 43. Administrative II Secretary Director of Special Education
(Elementary) 44. Administrative II Secretary Director of Special Education
(Secondary) 45. Administrative I Secretary Dunn Middle School
b. Creation of Position(s)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following creation of positions :
1. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of
Scheduling/Custodian Student Records, assigned to the Assistant Superintendents Office, effective March 25, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. Attachment 2-b-1
2. Approve the creation of the position Technical Support Specialist (3), assigned to the Buildings & Grounds Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Business & Technical Contract.
3. Approve the creation of the position Paraprofessional/One-on-One (40), to be assigned districtwide, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Paraprofessionals Contract.
4. Approve the creation of the position SIOP Teacher – assigned to the Bilingual/ Curriculum Department, effective July 2014, salary in accordance with TEA contract.
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5. Approve the creation of the position of Occupational Therapist – assigned to the Special Education Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TEA contract.
6. Approve the creation of the position Administrative II Secretary, assigned to the office of Assistant Superintendent School Support, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TESA Contract.
7. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of Instructional Technology, assigned to the Assistant Superintendent Curriculum Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-7
8. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of Elementary Schools (2), assigned to the Special Education Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-8
9. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of Middle Schools, assigned to the Special Education Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-9
10. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of High Schools, assigned to the Special Education Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-10
11. Approve the creation of position and job description for Coordinator of Reporting/Enrollment, assigned to the Business Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-11 12. Approve the creation of position and job description for Assistant Superintendent School Support, assigned to the Assistant Superintendent’s Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Confidential Administrators Salaries. attachment 2-b-12 13. Approve the creation of position and job description for Manager of School Support (Grades K-5), assigned to the Office of Assistant Superintendent School Support, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Confidential Administrators salaries. attachment 2-b-13
14. Approve the creation of position and job description for Manager of School Support (Grades 6-12), assigned to the Office of Assistant Superintendent School Support, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Confidential Administrators salaries. attachment 2-b-14
15. Approve the creation of position and job description for Program Manager (Grants), assigned to the Business Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with
16. Approve the creation of position and job description for Facilities Specialist, assigned to the Buildings & Grounds Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Business & Technical Contract. attachment 2-b-16
17. Approve the creation of position and job description for Student Transportation Specialist, assigned to the Transportation Department/Business Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Business & Technical Contract. attachment 2-b-17
18. Approve the creation of position and job description for Senior Accountant (Grants), assigned to the Business Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with
Business & Technical Contract. attachment 2-b-18
19. Approve the creation of position and job description for Family Community Engagement Specialist, assigned to the Office of Family and Community Engagement, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Business & Technical Contract. attachment 2-b-19
c. Job Descriptions - Revised BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following revised job descriptions :
1. Approve the revised job description for the position of Executive Director Family and Community Engagement/Legal, Office of Family & Community Engagement,
effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-1
2. Approve the revised job description for the position of Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Department, effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-2
3. Approve the revised job description for the position of Information Management
Assistant, Curriculum Department, effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-3
4. Approve the revised job description for the position of Information Management Assistant, Business Department, effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-4
5. Approved the revised job description for the position of Supervisor of Bilingual/World Languages, Curriculum Department, effective July 1, 2014.
attachment 2-c-5
6. Approve the revised job description for the position of Purchasing Clerk, Purchasing Department/Business Office, effective July 1, 2014
attachment 2-c-6
7. Approved the revised job description for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-7
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d. Retirement(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following retirements: 1. Ms. Allyne Dember – 21 years of service - Language Arts Teacher – Dunn Middle
School, effective May 1, 2014.
2. Mr. William Young – 12 years of service – Manager of Student Discipline/ Attendance, Family and Community Engagement – FACE Department – Administration Building, effective July 1, 2014. (11-000-211-104-0000-00-57)
3. Ms. Jeannette Miles – 39 years of service - Paraprofessional – Jefferson Elementary
School, effective July 1, 2014. (15-190-100-106-0000-42-14) 4. Ms. Carol Drummond – 40 years of service – Art Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams
Middle School, effective July 1, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-08) 5. Ms. Karen Rowe – 35 years of service – Elementary Teacher (Gr.4) – Wilson
Elementary School, effective July 1, 2014. 6. Mr. David Cipollini – 34 years of service – SLC-CTE Teacher – Trenton High School
– Chambers, effective May 1, 2014.
7. Ms. Rochelle Lecke – 12 years of service – Special Education Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School, effective July 1, 2014.
8. Mr. David Colville – 7 years Technical Support Specialist – Systems, Data Management and Accountability Department, effective March 15, 2014. e. Resignation
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approved the following resignation :
1. Ms. Kathryn Hurlman – Art Teacher – Rivera Middle School, effective May 18, 2014.
f. Emergent Hire(s)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approved the following emergent hires:
1. Mr. Joshua Suslak –Music Teacher – Dunn Middle School – at the salary of
$51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, effective on or about April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-10) NOTE: Filling a new position.
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2. Ms. Norma Villanueva – ESL Teacher – Robeson Elementary School – at the salary of $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, effective on or about April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. NOTE: Replacing C. Avisado who was re-assigned.
g. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of
the Superintendent of Schools, approved the following appointments: 1. Mr. Christopher McCleese – from: Head Custodian – Rivera Middle School – at the
salary of $45,064 Step 7, to: Engineer Gr. II – Rivera Middle School, at the salary of $50,303 Step 7, effective March 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Change in title due to the square footage, boiler size, and student population of the building.
2. Mr. Joseph Povio - from: Electrician – Buildings & Grounds Department, at the
salary of $81,597, to: Electrician Foreman – Buildings & Grounds Department, at the salary of $86,127, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (11-000-261-110-0000-53-61) Note: Replacing N. Povio who retired.
3. Ms. Jackie Bernal – from: Custodian – Harrison School, at the salary of $30,142,
Step 1, to: Interim Head Custodian - Harrison School, at the salary of $34,585 Step 1, effective January 6, 2014 through February 24, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Replacing M. Sallie who was re-assigned.
4. Mr. David Valeri – from: Supervisor of Student Records, Administration Building (Assistant Superintendent’s Office), to: Supervisor of Scheduling/Custodian of Student Records, Administration Building (Assistant Superintendent’s Office), no change in salary, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. NOTE: Filing a newly created position. 5. Ms. Carla Williams – from: Administrative I Secretary, Dunn Middle School, at the salary of $41,343 Step 8/90 credits, to: Administrative II Secretary, Human
Resources Department, at the salary of $44,907 Step 8/90 credits, effective April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-251-104-0000-00-52)
NOTE: Replacing S. Smith who resigned. 6. Mr. Joseph Matisa – from: Painter, Buildings & Grounds Department, at the salary
of $ 72,109, to: Interim Painter Foreman, Buildings & Grounds Department, at the salary of $76,626, effective December 16, 2013 through December 20, 2013, pro-rated. (11-000-261-110-0000-53-61)
NOTE: Replacing A. Covell who was on vacation.
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7. Mr. Steve Gaston – from: Custodian – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of $39,596 Step 6, to: Interim Head Custodian - Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of $41,646 Step 6, effective March 15, 2014 through May 15, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Replacing B. Dixon who is on leave of absence.
h. Reassignment(s)/Transfer(s)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approved the reassignment(s)/transfer(s):
1. Mr. Larry O’Neal – from: Interim Head Custodian – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle
School, to: Head Custodian – Robbins Elementary School – no change in salary, effective March 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. NOTE: Replacing R. Hedgepeth who retired.
2. Ms. Bernice White – from: Paraprofessional – Trenton High School – Chambers, to:
Paraprofessional - Special Education (Resource Room )– Franklin Elementary School, no change in salary, effective March 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014. NOTE : Filing a vacancy.
i. Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following leave(s) of absence:
1. Mr. Gregory Staton – Custodian – Robbins Elementary School – medical leave of
absence without pay, effective March 3, 2014 through June 3, 2014.
2. Ms. Rosemarie Karen – Special Education Teacher – Parker Elementary School – medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 18, 2014 through June 30, 2014.
medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 24, 2014 through March 13, 2014 and without pay, effective March 14, 2014 through April 16, 2014.
4. Mr. Robert Morales – Social Studies Teacher – Dunn Middle School – medical leave
of absence with pay, effective December 16, 2013 through March 14, 2014 and without pay, effective March 17, 2014 through March 21, 2014.
5. Ms. Maureen Dougherty – Special Education Teacher – Stokes Early Childhood Center – medical leave of absence with pay, effective December 16, 2013 through January 31, 2014.
6. Ms. Evelyn Benjaani – Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Wilson Elementary
School – medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 20, 2014 through March 7, 2014.
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7. Ms. Jennifer Livolsi – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2)– Hill Elementary School –
medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 4, 2014 through April 3, 2014 and without pay, effective April 7, 2014 through May 19, 2014.
8. Ms. Kim Christie – Transition/Intervention Teacher – Franklin Elementary School
– medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 15, 2014 through March 24, 2014.
9. Mr. William Russell – Elementary Teacher – King Elementary School – medical
leave of absence with pay, effective March 3, 2014 through May 2, 2014.
10. Ms. Rejon Littlepage – Special Education Teacher (Resource Room) – Kilmer Elementary School – maternity leave of absence with pay, effective March 10, 2014 through March 27, 2014 and without pay, effective March 28, 2014 through May 19, 2014.
11. Ms. Joyce Thomas – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Mott Elementary School –
medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 10, 2014 through May 5, 2014. 12. Ms. Eunice Perez – Parent Liaison – Parker Elementary School – medical leave of
absence with pay, effective February 18, 2014 through March 11, 2014. 13. Ms. Ruth Rodriguez – Paraprofessional – Robbins Elementary School – medical
leave of absence with pay, effective March 14, 2014 through April 4, 2014. 14. Ms. Lori Meyers – Administrative II Secretary – Buildings & Grounds Department – medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 18, 2014 through April 7, 2014. 15. Mr. Marcus Mitchell - Paraprofessional – Stokes Early Childhood – medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 17, 2014 through March 31, 2014; and without pay, effective April 1, 2014 through April 11, 2014.
j. Extended Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following extended leave(s) of absence:
1. Ms. Nancy Kanka-Harvey – Business Teacher – Trenton High School – West – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 21, 2014 through March 20, 2014. NOTE: Original leave of absence September 13, 2013 through February 20, 2014.
2. Ms. Sylvia Kenney – Media Specialist – King Elementary School – extended medical
leave of absence with pay, effective March 3, 2014 through March 17, 2014. NOTE: Original leave of absence February 17, 2014 through March 2, 2014.
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3. Mr. William Guevera – Head Custodian – Mott Elementary School – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 1, 2014 through March 9, 2014. Original leave of absence January 21, 2014 through February 28, 2014.
4. Mr. James Jones – Computer Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 15, 2014 through March 24, 2014. (15-140-100-101-0000-01-05) NOTE: Original leave of absence January 6, 2014 through March 14, 2014.
5. Ms. Doris Angel-McRae – School Counselor – Trenton High School – West –
extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 4, 2014 through March 7, 2014. NOTE: Original leave of absence January 6, 2014 through March 3, 2014.
6. Mr. Arzaga Dillard – Health/Physical Education Teacher – Trenton High School –
Chambers – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 7, 2014 through March 16, 2014. NOTE: Original leave of absence January 6, 2014 through March 6, 2014.
7. Ms. Kathleen Jackson – Special Education Teacher (Autism) – Hill Elementary School – medical leave of absence without pay, effective March 4, 2014 through May 14, 2014. NOTE Original leave of absence May 14, 2013 through March 3, 2014.
k. Return from Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following return from leave(s) of absence:
1. Ms. Brooke Hasher – Special Education Teacher – Trenton High School – West – return from medical leave of absence, effective February 17, 2014.
2. Ms. Shirley Hicks – Paraprofessional – Parker Elementary School – return from
medical leave of absence, effective February 10, 2014. 3. Mr. William Guevera – Head Custodian – Mott Elementary School – return from
medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 10, 2014. 4. Mr. Richard Genevie – Special Education Teacher – Dunn Middle School – return
from medical leave of absence, effective March 7, 2014 5. Ms. Patrice Connell – Social Studies Teacher – Trenton High School – West – return
from medical leave of absence, effective March 13, 2014. 6. Mr. Arzaga Dillard – Health/Physical Education Teacher – Trenton High School- Chambers, return from medical leave, effective March 17, 2014.
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7. Ms. Francine Conyers – Special Education Teacher – Hill Elementary School - return from medical leave of absence, effective March 20, 2014.
8. Ms. Yahaira Robeson – Administrative I Secretary – Dunn Middle School – return from medical leave of absence, effective March 20, 2014. 9. Ms. Eunice Perez – Parent Liaison – Parker Elementary School – return from
medical leave of absence, effective March 20, 2014.
10. Ms. Sylvia Kenney – Media Specialist – King Elementary School – return from medical leave of absence, effective March 24, 2014.
l. Salary Adjustment(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following salary adjustment(s):
1. Ms. Katia Zorogastua – ESL Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers – from:
$66,650 ($65,150 – MA, Step 11 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $67,250 ($65,750 – MA + 30, Step 11 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 7, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
2. Mr. Byron Carmichael – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Jefferson Elementary School
– from: $54,850 – BA, Step 7 – TEA, to: $55,350 – BA + 30, Step 7 – TEA, effective February 10, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-14) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
3. Ms. Linda Czarnecki – ESL Teacher – Hill Elementary School – from: $57,050
($55,550 – MA, Step 6 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $57,650 ($56,150 – MA + 30, Step 6 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
4. Mr. Laszlo Pokorny – Special Education Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers
– from: $53,750 – MA, Step 2 – TEA, to: $54,350 – MA + 30, Step 2 – TEA, effective February 19, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-204-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
5. Ms. Silvia DeLeon – Speech Language Specialist – Robbins Elementary School –
from: $61,768 ($55,150 – MA, Step 5 – TEA + 12%), to: $64,268 ($55,150 – MA, Step 5 – TEA + 12% + $2,500 National Board Certification), effective February 19, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-216-104-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of national board certification.
6. Ms. Rena Moaning – Social Studies Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School –
from: $65,550 – BA, Step 12 – TEA, to: $66,350 – BA + 30, Step 12 – TEA, effective February 19, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-08) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
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7. Ms. Myra Washington – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3) – Washington Elementary
School – from: $86,950 ($85,450 – MA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $87,360 ($85,860 – MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 19, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-30) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
8. Ms. Laura Monte – Intervention Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School –
from: $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $55,850 – BA + 30, Step 8 – TEA, effective January 9, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-424-100-101-0000-00-08) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits and previous experience.
9. Ms. Kelly Fullard – ESL Teacher – Washington Elementary School – from: $85,860
– MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA, to: $87,360 ($85,860 – MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 20, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification.
10. Ms. Jaimie Freire – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher – Stokes Early Childhood Center –
from: $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $53,450 ($51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 21, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification.
11. Ms. Amanda Short – Elementary Teacher (Gr.2) – Gregory Elementary School –
from: $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $53,350 – BA, Step 4 – TEA, effective February 21, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-21) NOTE: Submitted proof of previous experience.
12. Mr. Fred Green – Mathematics Teacher – Rivera Middle School – from: $53,450
($51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $54,250 ($52,750 – BA + 30, Step 1 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 27, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-15) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
13. Ms. Patricia Chiesa – Health and Physical Education Teacher – Dunn Middle School
– from: $85,400 ($83,900 – BA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $86,150 ($84,650 – BA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 28, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-10) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
14. Ms. Olivia Russo – Language Arts Teacher – Dunn Middle School – from: $52,450 –
BA, Step 2 – TEA, to: $53,150 – BA + 30, Step 2 – TEA, effective March 4, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-10) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
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15. Ms. Kathleen Magie – Special Education Teacher – Rivera Middle School – from: $57,250 ($55,750 – BA + 60, Step 5 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $61,750 ($60,250 – MA + 60, Step 5 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective March 6, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-212-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree.
– Step 1/0 credits, to: $31,216 - Step 1/60 credits, effective January 13, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-251-105-0000-00-60) NOTE: Submitted proof of 60 additional credits.
18. Longevity
Name Years of
Service Amt. Due
Eff. Date
Bargaining Unit
Karen Wellons 35 $600 2/12/14 TESA
m. Contractual Entitlements BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following contractual entitlements:
Name Unit # Sick Days
# Vacation Days
Amount
Catherine O’Donnell TEA 60 ½ 0 $28,703.62 Charles Davis TEA 82 0 $42,890.01
Shannon Smith TESA 0 22 ½ $3,476.47 Donald Barnett TEA 36 0 $17,529.84 Shirley Chant TEA 70 ½ 0 $34,309.53
n. Professional Development(s) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following professional development(s):
1. Approve the following Teachers – Implementation of Common Assessment for
Health and Physical Education - Districtwide - at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014 (20-2750-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,440.00 per participant.
Kim Georgevich Katharin Johnson Shante Grady-Francis Thomas Harrington Andrea Bloom Carol Frehafer Gloria Lituma Ron Sanasac Christ Studley Alvinda Gregory Donna Lombardo Dan Riley Michelle Purvis Jeff Drake Anthony Carsella
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Michelle Dice Megan Higgenbotham David Smith Stephanie Abramowitz Cathleen Cunningham
2. Approve the following Teachers – Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop – Robbins
Elementary School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour (presenters) and $36.00 per hour (participants), effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-200-101-2809-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $7,105.00 total.
Natasha Boyd Zebbie Belton Diana Riukas Ann Vance Susan Mahde John Casalino Alvina Platt-Gregory Yakima Leak Patricia Reis Barbara Lewis Blair Della Penna Heather Lieberman Elena Stremlo Mary Tomlin Karen Mclaughlin Carolyn Plunkett Stephanie Gammone Michelle DePompo Denise Hallinan Nancy Livesey Holly Molnar
3. Approve the following Teachers – Language Arts Literacy Sessions – Administration
Building– at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective February 26, 2014 through March 26, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-13-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $6,480.00 total.
Karen Abrams Diala Azzi Donita Bennett Lataska Brown Kristine Burns Lori Byrne Irene Colon Carrie Epifan Denise Gary Kiya Green Myra Hernandez Dawn Howlen Laura Lariviere Nora Linton Susan Mayo Brown Latriece Mitchell Leah Mitchell Denise Mylowe Melva Nobles Barbara Depavito-Ricketti Rasheeda Robinson Maria Lissette Rodriguez Lorena Santiago Shirley Williams Carol Everett
4. Approve the following Teachers – Marcia Tate Workshop – Hill Elementary School –
at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2013 through June 19, 2014. (15-120-100-101-0009-00-32) NOTE: Not to exceed $180.00 per participant.
Angela Acconza Shari Allen BiBi Bennett Ottamease Bethea Clara Boatwright Lorraine Brozena Misty Capanas Cynthia Cech Sharon Coates Kevin Cyrus Linda Czarnecki Iesha Davis Catherine Dixon Andrew Dorman Marisa Esposito Roy Fullard Patrice Fuller Katherine Garcia Bridget Golding Paige Gray Doreen Harmon Lisa Katz-Ballman Ayana Lafleur Viktor Lawson Jennifer LiVolsi Rehan Majeed Cynthia Mason Elizabeth Mathews Monica Matlock Holly Molnaur Erica O’Connor Erin Pinelli Ronald Sanasac Steve Stallone Jocelyn Steele Jennifer Tandy Christopher Tatro Stacey Wiggins Renee Wilson
5. Approve the following Teachers – Read 180 Program –Administration Building – at
the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82)
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Ivan Sanchez Hugh Donaghy Gloria Hernandez Cheryl Ross Jane Gilroy Sheila Lamonsoff Laura Monte
6. Approve the following Teachers – Census/AMAO/Access Training – Various
Locations – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (11-240-100-101-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $74,408.00 total.
Mildred Ortiz Ingrid Megeed Milangee Herrera Mary Carral Luz Rios George Rosario Ana Vergara Madeline Magley Emmy Maldonado Miriam Maldonado Francis Long Migdalia Cruz-Rosa Nora Linton Ana Lozada Luz Castillo Maria Canals Sandra Soles Ana Vazques Sandra Estrada Karen Ryan Solangel Nunez Silvia Raines Anna Martinez Elmer Arreaga Irene Colon Ivelucy Thomas-Rosario Griselle De Jesus Gabriela Delgado Evelyn Benjaani Irene Clayton Ingris Peralta Ivan Sanchez Wanda Valdes-Harris Lyssette Toro-Mays Lorena Santiago Debra Ramos Yesenia Guad Moro Cornelio Sabio Lisette De Los Santos Ron Maurias Katherine Rios Myra Hernandez Zenaida Sanchez Carolyn Plunkett Ruth Ramos Nancy Brittingham Antonio Ruiz Carmen Sanchez Ethan Schlamm Orlando Colon Robert Miranda Jean Claude Striplet Glynis Caceres Veronica Valentin Nancy Jean Marie Sharon Grube Margaret Mason Julia Clark Dora Vynnystky Johanna Alfonso Marcel Kragbe Lauren Wieczorek Keisha Gaymon-Ojeikere Stephanie Salvador Valeriana Bandeh Leslie Sparks Andres Marrero Iman Hikal Linda Czarnecki Jolanda Pantoja Midgalia Rodriguez Teresa DeSanctis Natasha Argawal Jocilyn Fitts Debbie Garnier Angela Guagliardi-Matuiti Daisy Herrera Melanie Tard Clueza Rivera Pauline Saravia Kelly Fullard Bernette Berman Mary Ann Guarrieri Sonia Cisneros-Leber Linda Chou Elise Kay Hilda Diaz Nadia Ramcharan Jennifer Featherstone Donna Green Maretta Martine Dawn Kelley Yelena Krasnopolskya Yseult Leger Sossi Armani Leyone Royster Katia Zorogastua Heather Koshar Alba Rivera Kevin Whalen Ann Jeanette Ring Regina Landgraf Lisa Rodriguez Jamie Freire Bridgett O’Hara
7. Ms. Karen Wilson – Teacher – Middle School Culture and Climate Cohort – Rivera Middle School - at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $288.00 total.
8. Mr. Aaron Brooks – Teacher – Marching Band Implementation Plan - Districtwide -
at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $360.00 total.
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9. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing, Assessment and Alignment
K-12 Media Center Program Scope and Sequence – Administration Building – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 per participant.
Barbara Episale Gregory Taylor Alice Burnett Carol Raines-Sapp Frances Willever Lynn Vogel
10. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Parker
Elementary School – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014.
Katherine Wearing David Phillips Kimberly Bryan Karen Leno Jennifer Paulick Bonita Johnson Mary Cook Dawn Hendryx Laura Lambert Dolores Anthony Musa Sarah Stilwell
11. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Robbins Elementary School – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014
Christine Masterson Lauren Redmond David Phillips Deborah Yellon Bonita Johnson Maria Canals Karen Leno Laurie Tindall Dawn Hendryx Sandra Soles Dolores Anthony Musa Karen Delgado Sarah Stilwell Sandra Estrada
12. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Kilmer
Elementary School – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014
Thomas Tocci Hyancinth Fevrier Iain Partridge Amanda Diamandidis Susan Meyer Alicia DiGiuseppe
13. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Kilmer
Elementary School – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014
Johnson Chacko Tara Conrad John Dunston Curtis Aubry Josephine Devasagayraj
14. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Trenton High Schools – Chambers and West – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014
Shabnam Gogia Nandita Bhattacharya Radha Kannan Wayne Tomko
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Reward Ogbeni Gilbert Ambeu Brittany Green Brooke Hasher Renard Kardhashi Sarabjit Lakhia Koua Mea Ericson Mentor Jignya Parikh Janet Winthrop
15. Approve the following Teachers – Instructional Content Math Literacy - Monument Elementary School – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-200-101-2509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $22,528.00 total.
Karen Abrams Colleen Babore Nicholas Barbato Zebbie Belton Rhonda Berry Janet Ciaccia Angelia Curtis Denise Davis Lori Dennis Mohammad El-Sherbini Jennifer Garcia Jane Gilroy Denise Hallinan Sheryl Hoggan Lauren Hopson Sheila Lamonsoff Taras Laszyn Yakima Leak Karen Leno Nicole Lowery Eugene Magalif Trisha Miragliuolo Jennifer Porter Cheryl Ross Jaycenth Russell Erin Slipp Jennifer Savage-Renshall Susanne Stahlbrand Lucy Steele Genevieve Thomas Susan Trimble Lynn Vogel Courtney Wenstrom Sharonda West Claudia Wheeler Barbara Wolfson Janice Jennings
16. Approve the following Teachers – Danielson Teacher Evaluation, School Based
Training – Administration Building – at the rate of $36.00 per hour (trainers) and $42.00 per hour (facilitators), effective April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $13,392.00 total (trainers) and $7,812.00 total (facilitators)
Octavia Lee Susan McElwaine-Mueller Sandy Jimenez Robin Strand Ethan Schlamm Sandra Iturbides Vondalyn Fannin Jessica Fitzpatrick Colleen Rand Bonita Johnson Charlotte Rankin Kimberly Jacquay Alicia Costanza Glynis Spencer Talithea Briggs Andrea Bloom Dana Oliver Pamela Goff Renee Dix-Bailey Lidia Durling Robin Hall Laura Perez Dana Lankins Darlene Horton-Harris Twanada Taylor Tamala Adams-Rowell Ron Maurias Nick Barbato Lynn Vogel Zebbie Belton Kathryn Graf Naomi Johnson-LaFleur Janice Williams Dawn Holwen Ronald Sanasac Ayanna LaFleur Vanessa Richardson John Guindon Kiya Green Rosalind Friday Lisa Tucker Ana Lozada Alvina Platt-Gregory Ana Martinez-Ruiz Donna Lombardo Conrad Purnell Len Mitnual Katherine Hammons Giancarlos Alvarado Joseph Kellogg Karen Bailey Dorothy Godwin Nicole Hamlet Paul Lakorosky Theresa Wright Mark Hopkins Jamie Delaney Tilottama Bose Lisette Bethea Pamela Bennett Michelle Page Christine Clark
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17. Approve the following Teachers – Mentor Workshop – Kilmer Elementary School – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through May 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-13-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $10,800 total.
Deirdre Brown Melissa Updegraf Mia Verdini Sossi Armani Paul Ash Felicia Farber Marlena Ventura Charlotte Gallagher Regina Smith Robin Strand Dave Schappell Dan Riely Brian Exner Joyce Kovnat Joseph Hankins Cora Bachik Alan Thomas Lisa Lombardelli Johana Cortes Marybeth Stewart Earnestene Eutz Kim Jacquay Jeff Wiley Jennifer Wood-Burkholz Rochelle Lecke Shanda Scott Twanada Taylor Tito Mason Keisha Gaymon Brian Tobin Sheila Alford-Coleman Lynda Finley Leslie Sparks Jeff McKeen Rayna Culver Thomas Harrington Geraldine Brown Ingris Peralta Sonnia Cisneros-Leber Gloria Hernandez
18. Approve the following Teachers – Teacher Institute – Rivera Middle School – at the
rate of $36.00 per hour, effective November 26, 2013 through April 30, 2014. (20-235-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $25,920.00 total.
Marsha Martin Howard Marks John Logan Suzzette Lyons-Robinson Natalie Haluska Elizabeth Miller Ritha Blain Phillip Harding Lulu Custis Rayna Culver Lasandra Stamper Josephine Devasagayaraj Kathryn Hurlman Richard Susswein John Guingon Christine Delena Christopher Perry Jason Sabol Tiffany Hawley Frances Maye Katherine Kim Xiomara Chen Debra Davis Dawn Kelley Martha Higginbotham Nina Apfelbaum Tania Chavis Jessica McCaughey Cora Oliveto Eiser Almase Michael Burkholz Jennifer Tompkins Sharon Zeppadoro David Yoon James Jallah Russell Kanter Stanley Settle Melanie Taylor Howard Rice Betting Franz Fred Green Andrew Harter Matthew Volz Marc Rubinstein Linda Davis Debra Amon Victor Farnath Naeem Muse Elizabeth Jones Bridget Baker Kathleen Maggie Caryn Bester Paula Lotito Matthew Vick Brian Gershon Karen Wilson Namrata Grover Vanessa Richardson Steve Jennings Elizabeth Miller Mary Smart Andrew Goulburn
19. Approve the following Teachers – Danielson Teacher Evaluation – Various Locations
– at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $108,000.00 total.
Jordana Scheer Rene Lintz Yetunde Araomi David Pekarek Vincent Blasse Ryan Smith Stacey Reece Marie Thompson Ambalika Mukherjee Christopher Awad Patrick Sharkey Samuel Brown Clyde Haynes Gloria Duany Linda Wyatt-Wimpson
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20. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing for High School English
Courses – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective October 31, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $720.00 per participant.
Kathy Mulcahey Jamie Delaney Mary Ellen Livesay
21. Approve the following Teachers – K-5 Curriculum Revision - Administration
Building – at no cost to the board, effective March 7, 2014, March 14, 2014, March 21, 2014, and March 28, 2014.
Yakima Leak Patricia Reis Barbra Lewis Blair Della Penna Elena Stremlo Christine Masterson Holly Molnaur Natasha Boyd Karen McLaughlin Carolyn Plunkett Michele DePompo Denise Halinan
22. Approve the following Teachers – Teacher Institute – Rivera Middle School – at the
rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through April 30, 2014. (20-235-200-101-1509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $324.00 total.
Rene Lintz Beth Byrnes Lordedana Polizzi
o. Professional Development(s) Revised BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following revision professional
development(s):
1. Ms. Barbara Episale – Teacher - Alternated Portfolio Assessment Review –Administration Building – at no cost to the board, effective February 20, 2014 and February 21, 2014. NOTE: Revised dates only. Previously approved January 27, 2014.
2. Approve the following Teachers – Alternated Portfolio Assessment Review – Central
Administration – at no cost to the board, effective February 20, 2014 and February 21, 2014. NOTE: Revised dates only. Previously approved January 27, 2014.
Carmen Robles Stacy Wiggins Kathleen Magie Enrique Rivera Joyce Clark Yvette Morales Curdell Denton Nicole Lowery Rhonda Berry Milca Hernandez Louellen Monard Marie Catana Joseph Misnik Amy Scott Bridget Baker Susan Anderson Kathleen Garcia Tracy Scheibel
3. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing, Assessment and Alignment
(One Guide) Advanced Computer & Technology Applications – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 27, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81)
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NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 total. NOTE: Revision of effective dates only.
Debra Cunningham Bryce Carmichael
4. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing, Assessment and Alignment (One Guide) Environmental Science – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 27, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 total. NOTE: Revision of effective dates only.
Janice Latella Nicole Marino
5. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing, Assessment and Alignment
(One Guide) Biology/Life Science – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 27, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 total. NOTE: Revision of effective dates only.
Felice Farber Nicole Hamlet
6. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing, Assessment and Alignment
K-12 Library Media Center Program – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 27, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 total. NOTE: Change of effective dates only.
Nancy Lee Noha Saleh
p. Before and After School Programs BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following before and after school programs:
1. Ms. Natalie Corvino – Teacher – HSPA Prep Tutor – Trenton High School – Chambers – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-100-101-0509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed 25 hours - $1,050.00 total.
2. Mr. Tariq Homan – Teacher – HSPA Prep Tutor – Trenton High School – Chambers
– at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-100-101-0509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed 50 hours - $2,100.00 total.
3. Ms. Deirdre Brown - Teacher – HSPA Prep Tutor – Trenton High School –
Chambers – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-100-101-0509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,050.00 total.
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4. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Day Intervention – Hill Elementary School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through May 1, 2014. (15-120-100-101-0009-00-32) NOTE: Not to exceed $27,216.00 total.
Iesha Davis Ottemease Bethea Erica O’Connor Rehan Majeed Viktor Lawson Cynthia Mason Katherine Garcia Ayana Lafleur
5. Mr. Tennyson Lewis – Paraprofessional – Extended Day Intervention – Hill
Elementary School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through May 1, 2014. (15-190-100-106-0009-00-32) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,465.00 total.
School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-421-200-110-009-00-08) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,610.00 total.
Trenton High School –West – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 10, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-140-100-101-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $6,300.00 total.
8. Ms. Eileen Sagan – Teacher – NJASK Prep Program (alternate) – King Elementary
School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through April 16, 2014. (20-235-100-101-2309-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $21,870.00 total.
9. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Learning Program – Dunn Middle
School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective March 3, 2014 through June 5, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0009-00-10) NOTE: Not to exceed $37,800.00 total.
Fateema Nelson Davon Rodgers Elena Gonzalez Regina Brown Charlotte Gallagher Olivia Russo Christina Guido Kulbashan Shamar
10. Approve the following Teachers – Clubs – Hill Elementary School – at the rate of
$42.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-32). NOTE: Not to exceed $21,420.00 total.
NAME CLUB Andrew Dorman Literacy Paige Gray Literacy Christopher Trato Glee Cynthia Mason Arts & Academy Jocelyn Steele Young Actors Ayana Lafleur Young Actors Leah Mitchell Young Actors
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Holly Molnaur Young Actors Ronald Sanasac Intramural Andrew Dorman Intramural Roy Fullard Robotics Tennyson Lewis Basketball Lorraine Brozena Test Prep Catherine Dixon Safety Patrol Dawn Howlen Meeting of the Minds
11. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Faculty Meetings – Rivera Middle
School – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective February 24, 2014, March 24, 2014, and April 28, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0009-00-15) NOTE: Not to exceed $108.00 per participant.
– at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective, March 24, 2014, and April 28, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0009-00-15) NOTE: Not to exceed $72.00 total.
13. Ms. Rayna Culver – Central Detention Monitor – Rivera Middle School – at the rate
of $42.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0009-00-15) NOTE: Replacing A. Stratford who was approved but is out on medical leave.
14. Mr. Andres Marrero – Freshman Boys Basketball Coach – Trenton High School –
Chambers – at a stipend of $4,828.00, effective January 6, 2014 through March 15, 2014.
Elementary School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-190-100-106-0009-00-26) NOTE: Not to exceed $725.00 total.
16. Ms. Theresa Wright – Behavior Modification Advisor – Trenton High School – West
– at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 20, 2014. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,520.00 total.
17. Ms. Melissa Brown – Administrative I Secretary – School Leadership Committee –
Hill Elementary School – at the rate of $ 32.39 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-000-240-105-00009-00-32) NOTE: Not to exceed $250.00 total.
School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective March 24, 2014 through June 24, 2014. (15-120-100-101-0009-00-12) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,520.00 total.
Grant Elementary School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective February 1, 2014 through June 26, 2014. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-20) NOTE: Not to exceed $7,104.00 total.
20. Approve the following Teachers – J.E.E.P. Program – Jefferson Elementary School –
at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 24, 2014. (20-235-100-101-1409-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $42,840.00 total.
Renee Bailey Alakee Bethea Ronald Fell Robin Hall Michelle Liwacz Laura Perez Tia Townsend
21. Approve the following Teaches – Club Advisors – Franklin Elementary School – at
the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-19) NOTE: Not to exceed $420.00 per club.
Schaeffona Robinson-Gentry Sunny Longo Kelvin Wiley Kathy Graham Vondelyn Fannin Jenean Swain Carol Raines-Sapp Jeneya Nelson
22. Approve the following staff - Youth Summit – College of New Jersey, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective April 12, 2014 (one day only) : (20-316-100-110-1009-13-57) NOTE: Not to exceed $336.00 per
participant. Shinetta Campbell Brittany Green Sheri Lowery Sharon Harmon Jerell Blakeley Janet Winthrop Amanda Roberts Leyone Royster Christine Clark Talithea Briggs Natakie Chestnut Rayna Culver Susette Jackson Marc Freeman Terri Kelly Carla Thomas
23. Approve the following Paraprofessionals - Youth Summit – College of New Jersey,
at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective April 12, 2014 (one day only) : (20-316-100-110-1009-13-57) NOTE: Not to exceed $336.00 per
participant.
Gloria Olmeda Clifford Pollard Lorenzo Gonzales Marketa Nance Yolanda Rodriquez Jocelyn Johnson Matthew Wormley Eris Tunstall Dawn Reyes Regina Jenkins Crystol Dyous Darren Green
q. Volunteers BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following volunteers for the 2013-2014 school year:
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NAME LOCATION Tiara Dye-Fulmor Mott Camille Blackstone Grant Melissa Hymon Jefferson/Kilmer Aliyah Grooms Stokes Kathleen McSwalk Columbus Jared Craig Trenton High – Chambers Gerard Beluiso Trenton High - Chambers
r. Student Teacher Practicum/Intern(s) BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, to approve the resolution for the following candidates to complete their student teaching or internship practicum within the school district:
Candidate Content Area College/
University Location Placement Date
Krista Carpino Art TCNJ Robbins 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Emily Culbertson Art TCNJ Robbins 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Gabriella Rivero Art TCNJ Franklin 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Brittany Brydges Art TCNJ Franklin 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Maureen MacIntosh Art TCNJ Mott 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Alison Shoemaker Art TCNJ Mott 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Rose Samonski Elementary TCNJ Franklin 9/2/14 – 12/12/14 Megan Steinberg Urban Education TCNJ Mott 1/20/15 – 5/2/15 Erica Paolucci Urban Education TCNJ Mott 1/20/15 – 5/2/15 Ashleigh Ayres Music Education TCNJ Dunn 1/20/15 – 3/6/15 Ashleigh Ayres Music Education TCNJ Franklin 3/9/15 – 5/1/15
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D)
3. FINANCE & FACILITIES
a. Appropriation Transfers – January 2014 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and;
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-A)
b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – January 2014 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148;
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and
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WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging to the district; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on the Form A-149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, for the period ending January 31, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, adopt the A-149 and cause it to become a part of the official minutes of this meeting. (Attachment 3-C)
d. Appropriation Transfers – February 2014
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and;
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-D)
e. A-148 Secretary’s Report – February 2014 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148;
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratified staff attendance/participation in the following professional conferences, workshops, seminars or trainings with the requirements, that staff turn-key as required by administration those issues addressed at the approved professional development events which have relevance to improving instruction and/or operation of the school district.
Applicant Position School/ Dept. Purpose Location Date Funds Cost GAAP Code
Francisco Durán
Superintendent CSB Urban Education Leadership
Collaborative
New York, NY 4/4/14 $0 No cost to the Board
Jayne Howard
Business Administrator
CSB NJASBO Annual Conf.
Atlantic City 6/4-6/14 Board $568 11-000-230-895-0000-00-50
Kathy Graf P.D. Teacher CSB FEA Digital Leadership
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.1 and N.J.S.A.18:6-31 provides for the Board of Education to authorize the payment of bills; and
WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached lists of bills;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and approve the payment of bills on the attached lists for the Monday, March 24, 2014 Board meeting in the amount of $25,891,103.49. (Attachment 3-G)
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h. Out of District Placements – March 2014
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Placements for March 2014. (Attachment 3-H)
i. Facilities Report – March 2014
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Community Organizations to use Trenton Board of Education Facilities.
ORGANIZATION/ DEPT. DATES OF USEAGE DAY FACILITY TIME PER-
MIT
TBOE or Outside Usage
MTG PROG Prof Dev Rec Oth
Jason Klugman - PUPP Parent/Student Meeting
03/14/14 Thursday TCHS - Main 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5414 OUTSIDE X
Adrienne Hill/Katrina Smith - TCHS School
Production
03/12/14 Friday TCHS - Main 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
5415 TBOE X
Monica Carmichael - Spring Clean Up
03/15/14 - 04/12/14
Saturday Stokes 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1799 TBOE X
F.A.S.T. Tiffany's Brunch - Maria Smith/Betty Glenn
04/30/14 - 05/01/14
Thurs. & Fri.
Administration 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
9025 TBOE X
Caren Wilson - Staff Professional Development
03/11/14 Tuesday Administration 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
5257 TBOE X
Caren Wilson - K-3 Curriculum Writing Kick-
Off
03/07/14 Friday Administration 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
5257 TBOE X
Caren Wilson - Staff Professional Development
03/14/14 Friday Administration 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5464 TBOE X
Suzanne Martin/Roberto Meluso - PARCC Training
03/11/14 & 03/14/14
Tues. & Fri., Kilmer 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
1800 TBOE X
Suzanne Martin - Computer Teachers' Monthly Meeting
02/27/14 Thursday Wilson 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
9248 TBOE X
Bernice White - Father/Daughter Dance
04/04/14 Friday TCHS - Main 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5422 TBOE X
Bernice White - Women in History Tea
03/19/14 Wednesday TCHS - Main 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
5420 TBOE X
Dr. Eniola Ajayi - I & RS Meeting
03/07/14 Friday Administration 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
5492 TBOE X
Dr Gerry Fennell - Anime Club Fundraiser
02/26/14 Wednesday TCHS - West 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5130 TBOE X
Carmen Sanchez - 8th Grade parent Meeting
03/07/14 Friday Dunn 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5289 TBOE X
Maria Smith - F.A.S.T. Tiffany's Brunch
04/30/14 - 05/01/14
Wed. & Thurs.
Administration 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9026 TBOE X
Everene Downing - Science Textbook Review
04/07/14 - 04/09/14
Mon. - Wed. Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
7087 TBOE X
Sharron Grady - Middle Schools' Basketball Team
03/08/14 Saturday Kilmer 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9295 TBOE X
Dr. Eniola Ajayi -Evaluatio of Danielson Training
04/16/14 Wednesday Administration 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5398 TBOE X
Phyllis Plasky - Model Lessons
04/02/14 Wednesday Robbins 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
5465 TBOE X
Phyllis Plasky - Model Lessons
03/31/14 Monday Kilmer 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
5467 TBOE X
Phyllis Plasky - Model Lessons
4/1/2014 Tuesday TCHS - Main 11:30 AM - 3:30 AM
5424 TBOE X
Anthony Jones - NJ Seeds College Preparatory
Program
03/06/14 Thursday TCHS - Main 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5425 OUTSIDE X
Dr. Sigfredo Hernandez - Minding Our Business
Market Fair
04/05/14 Saturday Hill 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8879 OUTSIDE X
Tashell Martin - MCCC 03/06/14 - Thursday TCHS - Main 4:00 PM - 5423 OUTSIDE X
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts funding from the following generous donors:
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DONOR AMOUNT RECIPIENT PLANNED USE FOR FUNDS
Mercer County Community College
$700.00 High School Choir (Student Activity Fund)
Trip to Los Angeles for Music In The Parks Competition
k. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – May 20, 2014
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the 2013/2014 Transportation Trip Quote May 20, 2014 to provide transportation for trip to Liberty Science Center leaving May 20, 2014, leaving from Franklin Elementary School, to the low bidder First Student for $695.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-511-0000-00-65 Funding Period November 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
l. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – June 13, 2014 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the 2013/2014 Transportation Trip Quote Trip June 13, 2014 to provide transportation for trip to Liberty Science Center from P.J. Hill E.S., to the low bidder RICK BUS for $599.00 per bus (3 buses) for a total cost of $1,797.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-511-0000-00-65 Funding Period November 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
m. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – April 1, 2014 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the 2013/2014 Transportation Trip Quote April 1, 2014 to provide transportation for trip to Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York leaving April 1, 2014, leaving from P.J. Hill Elementary School, to the low bidder First Student for $695.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-511-0000-00-65 Funding Period November 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
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n. Joint Transportation Agreement with Edison Township Public Schools
BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2013-2014 Contractual Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and the Edison Township Public Schools for the provision of transportation services for a DCP&P student at a cost of $2,621,.52. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are directed to execute said agreement on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65
o. Resolution to Approve Swing Space for TCHS Main Staff and Students BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Swing Space for TCHS Main Staff and Students during the construction process for the new high school. ST. MARY’S 9th Grade IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Visual & Performing Arts SLC Communications SLC 135 HANOVER STREET Hospitality, Restaurant, Tourism & Business SLC Science, Technology, Engineering & Math SLC CADWALADER Daylight Program Twilight Program
p. Resolution to Approve Adoption of the Final 2014/2015 Budget BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Adoption of the Final 2014/2015 Budget as follows:
General Fund $241,587,769 Special Revenue $ 39,451,665 Tax Levy $ 21,115,662
Total Budget $302,155,095
q. Resolution Requiring Direct Deposit BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Requirement of Direct Deposit for all District employees effective July 1, 2014, as per N.J.P.L. 2013, C28. This will include all payroll payments such as contractual pay and extra pay.
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r. Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy for students B.B., Q.B., E.C., J.C., N.C., M.E., T.E., C. F., C.F., D. G., D.L., S.N., S.N., J. P., Y.R., D.S., D. S., I. S., C. T., K. W., Z.W., and Z. W. for the 2013-2014 school year at an estimated annual cost of $50,677.28 per contract, based upon a per diem rate of $275.42 and a total of 184 enrolled days. Final costs to be prorated based upon actual commencement of services/number of billable days. These placements are through the Office of Student Discipline/Attendance/School Safety. Account Code: 11-000-100-561-0000-00-84
s. Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy for students Q.M. and M. W. for the 2013-2014 school year at an estimated annual cost of $50,126.44 per contract, based upon a per diem rate of $275.42 and a total of 182 enrolled days. Final costs to be prorated based upon actual commencement of services/number of billable days. These placements are through the Office of Student Discipline/Attendance/School Safety. Account Code: 11-000-100-561-0000-00-84
t. Professional Services Contract – Joan Stevens BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Professional Services Contract with Joan Stevens for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost not to exceed $9,590. The consultant will work with the Office of Grants and Funded Programs to develop local, state, and/or federal grants for which the District is eligible. Federal grants from the US Department of Education might include School Climate Transformation, Project Prevent, Javits Gifted and Talented Education, and Elementary and Secondary School Counseling. The funding for grant writing services has been made possible through a generous donation from ETS. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-001-223-320-0000-14-81
u. Professional Services Contract – Epic BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Epic to provide Private Duty Nursing Services for S.C. for the period March 1st through June 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-213-330-0000-00-56
v. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Comprehensive Professional Development for Literacy Teacher Leaders and Classroom Teachers in English Language Arts and Literacy for 2014-2015 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation for the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the School Business Administrator/ Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Comprehensive Professional Development for Literacy Teacher Leaders and Classroom Teachers in English Language Arts and Literacy which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.
w. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Before and After School Programs for 2014-2015 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation for the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the School Business Administrator/ Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Before and After School Programs which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.
x. Revised Resolution for License Agreement with The War Memorial/Patriots Theater for Graduation Ceremonies BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Resolution for License Agreement with The War Memorial/Patriots Theater for use of its facilities on June 26, 2014 for the purpose of holding Graduation Ceremonies at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00. This resolution was originally Board approved on January 13, 2014. The revision is needed to change the date of graduation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor. Account Codes: 15-190-100-590-0000-00-04; 15-190-100-590-0000-00-05; 15-190-100-590-0000-00-35
y. Resolution for Route Increase Due to Bus Aide Required
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BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Addendum increase as prescribed by Special Services;
ROUTE NUMBER
ROUTE COST
ADDENDUM PER DIEM AIDE COST
INCREASE VENDOR TOTAL ADJUSTED ROUTE COST
DAY2 $20,489.40 65.00 $5,655.00 Rick Bus $26,144.40
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-511-0000-00-65 Funding Period November 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
z. Resolution for Payment of Additional Audit Premium to Atlantic Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Payment of Additional Audit Premium to Atlantic Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. in the amount of $155,359.14 for the policy period July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013. The additional premium resulted from an audit of the District’s Workers Compensation policy by New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group. Account Code: 11-000-291-260-0000-00-00
aa. Professional Services Contract – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to provide training to Learning Consultants and School Psychologists on Child Study Teams on Batelle Developmental Inventory on May 8, 2014 from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the amount not to exceed $3,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-219-320-0000-00-84
bb. Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Hedgepeth
Williams Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School for 2014-2015. School Improvement Grants are three-year competitive grants to districts that demonstrate the greatest need for the funds and the strongest commitment to use the
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funds to provide adequate resources in order to raise substantially the achievement of students. Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School will implement the Transformation Model, one of four required models. The grant will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education.
cc. Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Rivera Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Rivera Middle School for 2014-2015. School Improvement Grants are three-year competitive grants to districts that demonstrate the greatest need for the funds and the strongest commitment to use the funds to provide adequate resources in order to raise substantially the achievement of students. Rivera Middle School will implement the Transformation Model, one of four required models. The grant will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education.
dd. Resolution to Collaborate with Boys & Girls Club on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (CCLC) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Collaborate with Boys & Girls Club on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC) for 2014-2015. Boys & Girls Club is eligible to submit a grant under the program guidelines and desires to partner with the Trenton School District on behalf of Columbus, PJ Hill, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Schools. The grant will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education. (Attachment 3-DD)
ee. Resolution to Collaborate with Genesis Paces on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (CCLC) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Collaborate with Genesis Paces on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC) for 2014-2015. Genesis Paces is eligible to submit a grant under the program guidelines and desires to partner with the Trenton School District on behalf of Daylight/Twilight High School. The grant will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education. (Attachment 3-EE)
ff. Resolution to Administer the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant Student
Survey for Spring 2014 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Administer the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant Student Survey for Spring 2014. The 2013-2014 school year represents the final year of the federally-funded Safe Schools/Healthy
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Students Grant. An annual survey of students is required and data collected will be analyzed by an independent evaluator. The district policy regarding active parental consent for student participation in the survey and the protection of students’ privacy by allowing for anonymous and voluntary participation will be followed.
gg. Professional Services Contract – Blackboard BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Blackboard to provide hosted webpage management for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $31,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-252-330-0000-00-57
hh. Professional Services Contract – Fibertech BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Fibertech to provide dedicated internet access for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $242,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-252-330-0000-00-61
ii. Professional Services Contract – Fibertech BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Fibertech to provide wide area access for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $249,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-252-330-0000-00-61
jj. Resolution to Approve Amended and Restated 403(b) Plan Documents
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BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Amended and Restated 403(b) Plan Documents, including the Summary of Evaluations for Investment Provider Organizations, to ensure compliance with IRS requirements. The documents will be submitted to the plan administrator, TSA Consulting Group. (Attachment 3-JJ)
kk. Resolution to Approve Draft Sublease Agreements between the New Jersey Schools Development Authority and the Trenton Board of Education WHEREAS the Trenton Board of Education must provide swing space to accommodate students and staff for the duration of the construction of the new Trenton Central High School, and WHEREAS the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) will rent the swing space directly from the landlords and sublease it to the Trenton Board of Education, and WHEREAS the SDA has provided draft sublease agreements with the Trenton Board of Education, and WHEREAS a copy of the lease between the SDA and the landlord will be attached to each respective sublease with the Trenton Board of Education, and WHEREAS the proposed sublease agreements, when approved by the Trenton Board of Education and the SDA, will be finalized upon execution of the leases between the SDA and the landlord, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Draft Sublease Agreements between the New Jersey Schools Development Authority and the Trenton Board of Education for Trenton Central High School Swing Space. (Attachment 3-KK)
ll. Professional Services Contract – Dr. Michael Boyle BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Dr. Michael Boyle, associated with Comprehensive Mental Health Services, to provide services for a Special Education Student in our district. The rate for this service is $165.00 per hour with an expectation of approximately 12 hours, at a cost not to exceed $1,980.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-219-320-0000-00-84
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mm. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide a Project Management Firm to Assist with the Construction Oversight of the Trenton Central High School Project BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation for the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the School Business Administrator/ Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide a Project Management Firm to assist with the construction oversight of the Trenton Central High School project, which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.
nn. Resolution and Proposal for TCHS Main Campus Move BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for TCHS Main Campus Move at a cost not to exceed $76,320.00. Staffing is needed for the seamless movement of items to the various temporary locations throughout the City to prepare for demolition of the existing building. Account Code: 15-140-100-101-0009-00-05
oo. Professional Services Contract – Kid’s Nation/National Honors Tour BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Kid’s Nation/National Honors Tour to provide speaking/performance services for the Youth Summit on April 12, 2014, at a cost not to exceed $750.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-316-200-300-1000-13-57
pp. Professional Services Contract – The College of New Jersey BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with The College of New Jersey to provide food and custodial services for participants of the Youth Summit on April 12, 2014, at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-316-200-300-1000-13-57
qq. Resolution to Submit Amendments to the Five Year Preschool Program Plan Update for School Years 2014-2015
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WHEREAS the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Amendments to the Five Year Preschool Program Plan Update for School Years 2014-2015. This must be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education in order for the Early Childhood Program to meet mandates and to gain the final approval from the New Jersey Department of Education to receive funding for the 2014-2015 school year. BE IT RESOLVED: The program/service meets Trenton Board of Education and New Jersey requirements.
rr. Resolution to Apply for the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group 2014 Safety Grant BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Apply for the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group 2014 Safety Grant, at no cost to the Board. The grant program provides proactive risk management and provides funding districts otherwise would not have to invest in safety-related projects and improvements. Grants being awarded will rectify potentially hazardous situations and may also be used for other loss prevention practices such as security or anti-bullying trainings to help NJ public schools avoid future legal issues.