09-24-12 Regular Minutes - Trenton Public Schools · 9/24/2012 · TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD REGULAR MEETING Monday –

TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue

Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD REGULAR MEETING

Monday – September 24, 2012 – 5:30 P.M. MINUTES

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Completed September 27, 2012 Convened at 5:30 P.M. Call to Order Board Vice President Sasa Montaño called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Vice President Montaño led the salute to the flag. Roll Call Present: Denise Millington Sasa Olessi Montaño Jason Redd Jane Rosenbaum – arrived approximately 6:00 p.m. Mary Taylor-Hayes Gerald Truehart II Toby Sanders – arrived approximately 6:00 p.m. Excused Absent: Nicola Tatum Justine Torres Superintendent of Schools – Francisco Durán - Present Business Administrator/Board Secretary – Jayne Howard - Present New Jersey Sunshine Law - Read by Board Vice President Montaño

The New Jersey Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right to the public to have advanced notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted on. On the rules of this act, the Trenton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting by publicizing the date, time and place, therefore posted in the Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, City Clerk’s Office, City Hall and the Times. Anyone whose name is on the mailing list should receive a notice. Formal action will take place at this meeting.




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Adoption Of Agenda Ms. Montaño asked for a motion to adopt tonight’s agenda with the Human Resources Addendum. She also advised the Board of the following items to be pulled:

• Curriculum Item P

• Human Resources Items F85 (duplicate of F32) and F96

• Finance Items T & U

• Human Resources Item H9 (requested to be tabled by Mr. Redd, for discussion in Executive Session)

Motion was made by Mr. Redd and seconded by Ms. Taylor-Hayes to adopt the agenda as amended. The agenda as amended was adopted by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Denise Millington X Sasa Olessi Montaño X Jason Redd X Jane Rosenbaum not present for vote Nicola Tatum absent Mary Taylor-Hayes X Justine Torres absent Gerald Truehart II X Toby Sanders not present for vote

PERFORMANCE OF EXCELLENCE Ms. Montaño introduced a new program instituted by the Superintendent, to be presented at the beginning of the Regular Meeting each month. Students from the Dunn Middle School Chorus and Glee Club, under the direction of Music Teacher Mr. Nathan Cohen, performed “A Tribute to Whitney Houston, an American and New Jersey Icon.” Additionally, students presented a painting of Ms. Houston, completed by them under the direction of their Art Teacher Ms. Erin Duffy. Ms. Montaño also wished to recognize Mr. Norberto Diaz, Supervisor for Visual & Performing Arts, Gifted & Talented. The Performance of Excellence was very well received by all in attendance. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Vice President Montaño advised the audience of the rules governing public comment. Mr. Joseph Povio, President of the Mechanics & Laborers Association (MEL), urged the Board to approve Human Resources Items I-1 through I-5. He also asked the Board to consider posting additional positions in the trades, stating that staff cutbacks had been made in prior years.




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Ms. Jacqueline Tolbert-Beverly, Intervention & Referral Teacher in the Early Childhood Department, asked the Board to reconsider proposed staffing plans for the department. She discussed the many successes and improvements in the department under present leadership. Ms. Betty Glenn asked for prayers for Ms. Regina Thompson-Jenkins, a long-time staff and community member who suffered the loss of her only child. She also asked the Board to reconsider the proposed changes in the Early Childhood Department, as discussed by Ms. Tolbert-Beverly. Ms. Regina Dixon, Director and Owner of Forrest Valley Daycare Center, spoke on behalf of the 19 private providers of early childhood education who partner with the Trenton Board of Education. She expressed their support for the current leadership of the Early Childhood Department, as discussed by Ms. Tolbert-Beverly. Ms. Dixon discussed the many positive benefits afforded to the private providers. Ms. Naomi Johnson-Lafleur, President of the Trenton Education Association (TEA), asked for clarification on the difference between pulling an item and tabling an item. Board Counsel Kathleen Smallwood-Johnson answered that a tabled item will be discussed and voted upon later in the meeting. A pulled item is not being voted upon at all. Ms. Johnson-Lafleur asked if the fact that Finance Item U was pulled also means that Attachment 3-U is also pulled. Ms. Smallwood-Johnson responded this is correct. Mr. Neil Diaz, Organizing Coordinator and State Director for the Division of Security Officers in SEIU Local 32BJ, discussed challenges that have arisen related to organizing the contracted Security Officers in the District. BOARD DISCUSSION & ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA Meeting Minutes: August 27, 2012 Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session

There were no comments or questions on the Meeting Minutes. Superintendent’s Recommendations: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Special Ed/Student Services (1) Human Resources (2) Finance & Facilities (3)

Mr. Redd raised the scenario of an appointment being tabled when the individual recommended for the appointment has had his/her current position abolished. He asked if said individual would then be in limbo if the appointment remained tabled. Ms. Smallwood-Johnson answered this would be the case unless the State Monitor decided to overturn the Board’s lack of action.




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Ms. Millington called the Board’s attention to Human Resources Item L-1. She asked the status of the Gifted & Talented program considering the staff transfer that is being recommended. Mr. Durán referred Ms. Millington to Item F-28 for the replacement staff appointment. Board Committee Reports: Finance, 8/23/12

There were no comments or questions on the Board Committee Reports. Board Policy (Second Reading): Revised Policy 4425.1 – Modified Duty Early Return to Work for Support Staff Members – Correction Made Revised Regulation 3282 – Use of Social Networking Sites

There were no comments or questions on the Board Policies. Motion was made by Ms. Montano and seconded by Ms. Millington to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. With seven (7) Yes votes, one (1) No vote and two (2) Abstentions, the Consent Agenda was approved.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Denise Millington X Sasa Olessi Montaño X Curriculum Items A&B Jason Redd X Jane Rosenbaum X Nicola Tatum absent Mary Taylor-Hayes X HR Item M-11 Justine Torres absent Gerald Truehart II X Toby Sanders X Items related to P. J. Hill School

ADDENDUM: Human Resources

a. Emergent Hires

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following emergent hires: 1. Ms. Karen Leno – School Math Leader – Monument Elementary School, at the salary of

$49,095 – BA Step 0 – TEA, effective October 15, 2012 through June 30, 2013.




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2. Ms. Phyllis Plasky - Supervisor of Mathematics – Central Administration, at the salary of $107,664 effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-221-102-0000-00-81)

b. Re-assignments/Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve the following Re-assignments/transfers:

1. Approve the following staff for re-assignments/transfers, no change in salary, effective

September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013:

Name From Location To Location

LaSaundra Stamper

Elementary Teacher Gr. 1

Franklin Elementary Literacy Leader

Franklin Elementary

Leslie Septor

Language Arts Teacher

Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary

Literacy Leader

Wilson Elementary

Coleen Rand Elementary Teacher Gr. 5

Grant Elementary Elementary Teacher Gr. 5

Franklin Elementary

c. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following appointments:

1. Mr. William Stroman – Interim Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Department, at the salary of $51,405.00, effective August 29, 2012 through September 30, 2012. (11-000-251-105-0000-00-52) NOTE: Correction from August 28, 2012 Administrative Approval.

2. Ms. Laurie Wilson– Substitute School Nurse – Districtwide, at the rate of $125.00 per day, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

(11-000-213-104-0000-00-52) 3. Ms. Stacie Wood-Chapman – Human Resources Analyst, at the salary of $56,400,

effective September 17, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-251-105-0000-00-52) NOTE: Correction from August 28, 2012 Administrative Approval.

d. Salary Adjustment(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following salary adjustments:

1. Mr. Howard Marks – School Counselor – Gregory Elementary School, from: $49,095 –

BA Step 0 - TEA to: $58,092 ($56,592 – MA Step 9 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification),




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effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree, dual certification and previous experience.

2. Ms. Susan West – Media Specialist – Gregory Elementary School, from: $49,095 – BA

Step 0 – TEA to: $62,391 – MA Step 11 – TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree and previous experience.

3. Ms. Margaret Mason – ESL Teacher – Grant Elementary School, from: $82,796 – MA

Step 15 – TEA, to: $87,356 – MA + 60 Step 15 – TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Submitted proof of additional 60 credits.

4. Mr. Joel Merkin – Social Studies Teacher – Trenton High School – West, from: $62,541

($61,041 – BA Step 11 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification) to: $66,711 ($61,711 – BA + 30 Step 11 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Submitted proof of additional 30 credits.

5. Ms. Michelle Luttrell – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – King School, from: $55,653 – MA +

30 Step 7 – TEA, to: $60,213 ($58,713 – MA + 60 Step 7 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Submitted proof of additional 30 credits and dual certification.

6. Mr. Ronald Butka – Health/Physical Education Teacher – Trenton High School– West,

from: $55,912 – BA + 30 Step 9 – TEA, to: $57,152 – BA + 60 Step 9 – TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Submitted proof of additional 30 credits.

7. Ms. Kathy Mulcahey - English Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers, from:

$52,695 – MA Step 5 – TEA, to: $57,815 – MA + 60 Step 5 – TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Submitted proof of additional 60 credits.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS FROM 8/28/12 FOR BOARD ACTION: A. Appointments

1. Ms. Yesenia Budhu-Howell – Human Resources Manager School Based, at the salary of $105,000.00 effective on or before October 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 (11-000-251-104-0000-00-52)

2. Willie Solomon Jr., Interim HR Analyst, at the salary of $51,405.00 effective August 29, 2012-On or before October 31, 2012 (11-000-251-105-0000-00-52)

3. Stacey Wood Chapman, Interim HR Analyst, at the salary of $56,400.00 effective September 17, 2012 through on or before November 17, 2012 (11-000-251-105-0000-00-52)

B. Creation of Position and Job Description




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1. Compliance Officer/Coordinator for Special Education

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/

SPECIAL ED & STUDENT SERVICES CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

a. Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from Rider University BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from Rider University as follows (Correcting a name submitted under Curriculum Item B on the August 27, 2012 agenda):

Candidate Placement School Placement Dates

Catherina Miller Mott Elementary School Spring Semester 2013

Alexandra Martini Mott Elementary School Spring Semester 2013

b. Resolution for Student Teacher Intern from Rider University

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Teacher Intern from Rider University as follows:


Ronald Keith Wallace Daylight Twilight (Counseling Practicum)

Fall Semester 2012

c. Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey as follows:


Brianna Anthony Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Samantha Breeman Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Melissa Carney Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Juliana R. Dallas Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Kristin Dell’Armo Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Stephanie Florio Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Allison Haenlein Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012




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Carolyn Jeral Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Alyssa Juniak Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Autumn Koene Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Cristina Mato Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Breanna Maughan Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Kelly Patterson Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Meaghan Philips Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Jennifer Pote Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Kimberly Purdy Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Joanna Scott Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Victoria Swift Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Brian Wilson Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Rachel Wurmbrand Monument Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

d. Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey



Bijal Desai Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Sharon Elizabeth Fisher

Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Christina N. Garcia Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Lindsay Hope Gottfried


Stefanie Levine Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Jessica Thompson Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Doreyda Vazquez Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Rebecca J. Weir Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Angelina Zarko Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

e. Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey as follows:


Micah Patrick Akerlind


Nicole J. Befeki Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012




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Jasmine Butler Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Arthur Chase Butulan Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Susan DaQuila Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Sarah Marie Drum Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Gianna I. Esposito Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Lucianna Giannotte Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Priscilla Gutierrez Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Stacey Harrington Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Danielle Jessica Kinney


Sabrina Lynn Lucchesi


Victoria Emme Maloney


Ann Hannelore McVaugh


Saralyn Morrisroe Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Meaghan Elizabeth Phillips


Kari Alexandra Rowe


Victoria Emma-Mary Swift


Jaclyn Todaro Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Brianne M. Verhoog Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Daria J. Wells Columbus Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Hilary Blake Whitacre


f. Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey as follows:


Julia Kathryn Arnold Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Caitlin Anne Fanz Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Nicole Grabowski Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Amanda Hamlin Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Alexandra Hampton Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Julia Harth Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Julie Jablonski Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012




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Samantha Kindberg Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Amanda E. King Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Amanda Korth Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Erin Elizabeth McNaught

Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Ryan Mcmichael Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Nicole M. Quintero Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Kandace Leigh Schweighofer

Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Valerie Smith Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Gina Lisa Stross Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Jill Marie Turner Gregory Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

g. Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey



Caroline Cuiule Grant Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Emily L. Hoeffel Grant Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Casey L. Kennette Grant Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Jennifer Suzanne Pena

Grant Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Chelsea Saviet Grant Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Meghan Shanahan Grant Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Reema Tandon Grant Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Felicia Stevens Taylor


Aimee Michelle Woods


h. Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey as follows:


Kathleen Alma Adler Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Kelly Ann Congero Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Nicholas Cosimano Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012




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Erica Christine Csimbok

Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Rachel Goldberg Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Christine Veronica Hammell


Ceara Heft Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Rachael Lynn Lebo Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Julia Debraanna Lilienthal


Jacqueline Marie Martin


Xavier Thomas Moran


Amy Muller Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Michelle Lyn Peccini Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Allison Pungello Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

Lauren Nicole Scrofini


Rachel Lynn Young Franklin Elementary School Fall Semester 2012

i. Resolution for Student Teacher Interns from The College of New Jersey



John-Michael S. Adamczyk TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Joseph Ayers TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Adam Julius Bonanno TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Marianna Caruso-Gilbert TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Chloe Cogavin TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Blaire Montana Deziel TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Samantha Leigh Dodson TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Christina Nicole Figliolini TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Beth Frankel TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Connor Patrick Given TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Nicolette Hankh TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Lauren F. Heuer TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Daniel James Kaplan TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Justine Kasztelan TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Thomas Leonhardt TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Kayla Marie Nese TCHS West Fall Semester 2012




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Violet Ortega TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Kathryn Picardo TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Ashley Taylor Psaroudis TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Nicholas Joseph Reca TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Tinamarie Scuttaro TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Richard Snow TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Logan Streu TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

Michael Christopher Wijkowski TCHS West Fall Semester 2012

j. Resolution for Student Teacher Intern from The College of New Jersey

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Teacher Intern from The College of New Jersey as follows:

Candidate Placement

School

Placement Dates

Sharon Perez (Counseling Practicum)

TCHS Main Fall Semester 2012

k. Resolution for Student Teacher Intern from Grand Canyon University

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Teacher Intern from Grand Canyon University as follows:


Tasha Austin (Early Childhood Education PreK-8)

Monument Elementary School

Fall Semester 2012

l. Resolution for Student Internship from The College of New Jersey

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Student Internship from The College of New Jersey as follows:

Candidate Placement

School

Placement Dates Mentor

Caitlin Gold Columbus 10/4/12 & 10/11/12 Sandy Jimenez

Erin Chamberlin Columbus 10/4/12 & 10/11/12 Sandy Jimenez

m. Resolution for Student Internship from The College of New Jersey




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Candidate Placement

School


Katelyn Liepins Wilson 10/4/12 & 10/11/12 Diane Smith

Ashley Monticello Wilson 10/4/12 & 10/11/12 Diane Smith

n. Resolution for Student Internship from The College of New Jersey


Candidate Placement

School


Emily Culbertson TCHS Main (Art Education)

11/15/12 & 11/29/12 Judy Sears

Krista Carpino TCHS Main (Art Education)

11/15/12 & 11/29/12 Judy Sears

o. Resolution for Student Internship from The College of New Jersey


Candidate Placement

School


Karen Levinson

Robbins (Special Ed/ESL Elem.)

Fall Semester 2012 Natasha Agrawal

p. Proposal for Visual Art & Music Thematic BOE Presentations - PULLED BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Visual Art & Music Thematic BOE Presentations for the 2012-2013 school year at a total cost not to exceed $2,520.00. Students will perform and display a five-minute presentation at the regularly scheduled Monday meetings at 5:30 p.m. for the Board and the Public. (Account Code: 11-000-221-110-0009-00-81 staff stipends)




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CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - SCHOOLS:

q. Student Study Trips BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following field trips:

No. of

Agen. Applicant School Destination Purpose Stud- ents

Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

Sept. Randy Morrison

TCHS-Main National College Fair

SWB A to explore and prepare for

college

50 11/1/2012 $0 Educational Talent Search MCCC

Sept. Barry Conboy TCHS-Main College of New Jersey

NJFEA Conference to

expose students to various aspects of

teaching

10 10/30/2012 Board $430 15-000-270-512-0000-00-05

Sept. Tameka Brooks Mott NJ State House SWBAT actively participate in local

government

80 10/12/2012 $0 Students & families will provide admission &

transportation costs

Sept. Colin Campbell TCHS-West NJ Performing Arts Cntr.

SWBAT determine the

meaning of words & phrases as they are used in the

text

18 10/12/2012 Board $425 15-000-270-512-0000-00-04

Sept. Laurie Tindall Robbins Johnson's Corner Farm

SWBAT gain knowledge on

how a farm works

50 11/16/2012 Board $729 15-000-270-512-0000-00-28

15-190-100-590-0000-00-28

Sept. Jennifer Ayling Robbins Stony Brook Millstone

SWBAT gain knowledge on

how a farm works

50 11/7/2012 Board $0 Grant through Watershed

Sept. Ivelucy Rosario-Thomas

Wilson Terhune Orchards SWBAT investigate and compare the

100 10/19/2012 Board $483 15-000-270-512-0000-00-31

15-190-100-590-0000-00-31

Sept. Maria Canals Robbins Stony Brook Millstone

SWB introduced to a variety of

trees and learning how they provide

food

28 11/14/2012 $0 Grant through Watershed

Sept. Luz Castillo Robbins Stony Brook Millstone

SWB introduced to a variety of

trees and learning how they provide

food

28 11/15/2012 $0 Grant through Watershed

Sept. Countess Irvin TCHS/ JROTC

Fort Dix, NJ Motivational tool for new cadets

25 10/28/2012 Board $512 15-000-270-512-0000-00-05


Battle of Gettysburg

Give students a better

understanding of the battle

47 10/12/2012 Board $750 15-000-270-512-0000-00-05


New Brunswick HS

Event measures cadets level of discipline and competence in

hands on competition

45 10/20/2012 Board $622 15-000-270-512-0000-00-05

Sept. David Cipolloni TCHS/ CTE

Atlantic City Convention Ctr.

TCHS Robotics team to make

6 10/23/2012 $1352 15-000-270-512-0000-00-05




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presentation at NJ School Boards

Assoc

15-190-100-590-0000-00-05

15-140-100-101-0009-00-05

Sept. Ayanna Lafleur P. J. Hill Johnson’s Corner Farm

SWBAT learn about life cycle of

fall plants

72 10/31/2012 Board $844 15-000-270-512-0000-00-32

15-190-100-590-0000-00-32

Sept. Patricia Weiss Mott Fernbrook Farms Education Center

SWLA food, nutrition and the environment

75 10/5/2012 $0 Grant through Fernbrook Farms

Sept. Karen McNear Mott Fernbrook Farms Education Center


75 10/9/2012 $0 Grant through Fernbrook Farms

Sept. Elmer Arreaga Washington Fernbrook Farms Education Center


75 10/26/2012 & 4/22/13

$0 Grant through Fernbrook Farms

App’d Aug. Rev. Sept.

Jocelyn Francis-White

TCHS-West West Windsor HS REVISE

SWBA to support, modify or refute a position integrating multiple perspectives

12 9/19/2012 REVISE

Board $381 15-000-270-512-0000-00-51

r. Resolution for Starfall Education at P. J. Hill School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Starfall Education at P. J. Hill School for the 2012-2013 school year at no cost to the Board. Utilizing the District curricula and textbooks, teachers will work to develop activities that integrate the District’s materials as well as Starfall Education in preparing kindergarteners for their continued education. Additional training will also be given to teachers to improve instruction in Literacy and Numeracy.

s. Resolution for Academic Support Services and Resources Provided by The Lawrenceville School to P. J. Hill School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Academic Support Services and Resources Provided by The Lawrenceville School to P. J. Hill School for the 2012-2013 school year at no cost to the Board. Each week, six students from The Lawrenceville School, in Grades 9-12, will provide tutoring, academic support, enrichment, homework support, 100 Book Challenge support and other academic assistance to children in Grades 2-4.

t. Proposal for Introduction to Weaving at Robbins School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Introduction to Weaving at Robbins School on October 11, 2012 at no cost to the Board. The program will provide up to 300 students with exposure to cultural ideals oriented toward interdependent values, including extended families working together as a unit and passing down traditions.




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u. Proposal for AM/PM Supervision at Dunn Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for AM/PM Supervision at Dunn Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost not to exceed $15,120.00. The program will provide approximately 500 students in Grades 5-8 with supervision and a safe environment before and after the regular school day. (Account Code: 15-130-100-101-0009-00-10)

v. Resolution and Proposal for Tomorrow’s Teachers at TCHS Main

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for Tomorrow’s Teachers at TCHS Main for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost not to exceed $430.00 (cost of transportation to and from activities to be determined). Through an articulation agreement with Rider University (Attachment 1-V), students will receive college credit for the Tomorrow’s Teachers class taught by a TCHS instructor. (Account Code: 15-000-270-512-0000-00-05)

w. Proposal for Fernbrook Farms Education Center Program at Mott School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Fernbrook Farms Education Center Program at Mott School for the period October 4, 2012 through April 16, 2013 at no cost to the Board. The program will provide 50 students in Grades 4 and 5 with exposure to nature, agriculture and sources of food, fostering their sense of compassion for our planet and for each other. All costs are covered by a grant received by Fernbrook Farms. Support will be provided from the Bonner Center for Civic and Community Engagement at The College of New Jersey.

x. Proposal for Fernbrook Farms Education Center Program at Washington School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Fernbrook Farms Education Center Program at Washington School for the period October 24, 2012 through April 23, 2013 at no cost to the Board. The program will provide 50 students in Grades 4 and 5 with exposure to nature, agriculture and sources of food, fostering their sense of compassion for our planet and for each other. All costs are covered by a grant received by Fernbrook Farms. Support will be provided from the Bonner Center for Civic and Community Engagement at The College of New Jersey.

2. Human Resources a. Abolishment of Positions




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BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following abolishment of positions: 1. Approve the abolishment of the position of Data Processing Specialists (3) – MIS Department –

Central Administration, effective September 30, 2012. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. 2. Approve the abolishment of the positions of Data Processing Specialists (1) – MIS Department –

Central Administration, effective September 30, 2012. 3. Approve the abolishment of the position of HR Analyst – Human Resources Department – Central

Administration, effective September 30, 2012. 4. Approve the abolishment of the position of Director of HIB and Affirmative Action – Office of

Superintendent – Central Administration, effective September 30, 2012. Approval rescinded

after Executive Session. b. Creation of Positions/Job Descriptions BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following creation of positions and job descriptions: 1. Approve the creation of the position of Compliance Specialist, Special Education Department,

salary in accordance with B&T contract. Note: Administratively approved September 10, 2012.

attachment 2-b-1 2. Approve the creation of the position of Laborer Foreman – Buildings and Grounds, salary in

accordance with Mechanics and Laborers contract. attachment 2-b-2

3. Approve the creation of the positions of Data Specialists (4) – Human Resources Department –

Central Administration, salary in accordance with B&T contract. 4. Approve the creation of the position of Director of Early Childhood – Early Childhood-929

Building, salary in accordance with TASA contract. 5. Approve the creation of the position of Coordinator for Special Education – Central

Administration , salary in accordance with TASA contract. c. Resignations BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following resignations: 1. Ms. Jasmine Akauola – ESL Teacher – Dunn Middle School, effective August 15, 2012.




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(11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. 2. Ms. Domenica Ficarra – Special Education (Autism) – Hill Elementary School, effective

September 1, 2012. (11-214-100-101-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

3. Ms.Vicky Anchinsko – Grade 1 Elementary Teacher – Monument Elementary School, effective

September 21, 2012. (11-424-100-101-0000-00-81) 4. Mr. Danny Del Valle – Health/Physical Education Teacher – Gregory Elementary School,

effective September 14, 2012. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-21) 5. Ms. Diana Schwartz – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5) – Hill Elementary School, effective September

13, 2012. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-32) 6. Ms. Susan Dumas – Art Teacher- Hill Elementary School, effective September 17, 2012.

(15-120-100-101-0000-00-32) 7. Mr. Reno Brooks, Jr. – Math Teacher – Rivera Middle School, effective December 1, 2012.

(15-130-100-101-0000-00-15) d. Retirement BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following retirement: 1. Ms. Tara Cattani – Special Education Teacher – Cadwalader Elementary School, effective January

1, 2013. (11-216-100-101-0000-00-84) e. Retirement: Change of Effective Date BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following change of effective date of retirement: 1. Mrs. Maria Grieco-Hicks – 13 years - Art Teacher – Trenton High School - Chambers, from

December 1, 2012 to January 1, 2013. NOTE: Previously approved on June 11, 2012 agenda. f. Emergent Hires BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following emergent hires: 1. Mr. James Edwards, III – Paraprofessional – Trenton High School, Chambers, at the salary of

$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-212-100-106-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.




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2. Ms. Lucila DeLeon – Bilingual Paraprofessional – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-240-100-106-0000-00-81) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.

3. Ms. Lizette Otero - Llano – Paraprofessional – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of

$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-190-100-106-0000-42-17) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.

4. Ms. Sateema Weeks – Paraprofessional – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of $25,573

Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-216-100-106-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.

5. Ms. Valerie Allgood – Paraprofessional – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of $25,573, Step

1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-216-100-106-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.

6. Ms. Miriam Lopez – Paraprofessional – Stokes Elementary School, at the salary of $25,573, Step

1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-216-100-106-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.

7. Ms. Linda McRae – Paraprofessional – Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of $25,573,

Step1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-212-100-106-0008-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.

8. Mr. Orlando Tirado, Jr. – Paraprofessional – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of $25,573

Step1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-212-100-106-0000-08-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.

9. Mr. Ariel Rivera – In School Suspension Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at the salary of

$49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012 as a Computer Teacher )

10. Ms. Nicole Fischer – Music Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of $49,095-

BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

11. Ms. Clarissa Murphy – Compliance Specialist – Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of

$51,405 Step 1, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, pro-rated. (15-000-218-104-0000-00-35) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.




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12. Ms. Eileen Smythe – Art Teacher – Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-01-35) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

13. Ms. Carlye Waniak – Music Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-08) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

14. Ms. Gina Girgis – World Language Teacher (French) –Dunn Middle School, at the salary of


15. Ms. Dianna Dineen – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5) – Gregory Elementary School, at the salary of


16. Ms. Shanda Scott – Social Studies Teacher – Gregory Elementary School, at the salary of


17. Mr. Lufti Sariahmed – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Rivera Learning

Community, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

18. Ms. Kelly Ross – Special Education Teacher (Autism) – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of


19. Mr. Richard Smeresky – Special Education Teacher (Inclusion)– Daylight/Twilight High School,

at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-222-100-101-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

20. Ms. Tia Taylor – Special Education Teacher (LLD) – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary

of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-204-100-101-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

21. Ms. Irina Ditrenko – ESL Teacher – Dunn Middle School, at the salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-

TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

22. Mr. Maurice Ingram – School Psychologist – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-218-104-0000-33-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.




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23. Ms. Zenaida Sanchez –Sheltered Instruction Teacher (Gr. 2) – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary

School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

24. Ms. Jennifer Ahaghotu – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of


25. Mr. Francis Long – Sheltered Instructional Teacher (Gr. 3) – Parker Elementary School, at the

salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

26. Ms. Kim Renaud-Blazer – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3) – Grant Elementary School, at the salary

of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Replacing C. Hubert who declined position.

27. Ms. Mandy Morrison – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5) – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-20) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Note: New class.

28. Mr. Norbeto Diaz – Interim Supervisor of Gifted & Talented, Arts/Music, at the salary of

$94,623, Step 1-TASA, effective August 30, 2012 through November 1, 2012. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

29. Ms. Angela Curtis – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Washington Elementary School, at the salary

of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) NOTE: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

30. Mr. Joshua Holland – English Teacher - Trenton High School - Chambers, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

31. Ms. Kaitlyn Strang – Art Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at the salary of


32. Ms. Maria Fromnic – World Language Teacher (Spanish) – Trenton High School - Chambers, at

the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.




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33. Ms. Elena Kenney – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5) – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

34. Ms. Leslie Murray –Language Arts Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095-

BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

35. Ms. Diana Desero-Schwartz – Elementary Teacher (Gr.5) – Hill Elementary School, at the salary

of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

36. Ms. Randi Holmes – Computer Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095-BA,

Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

37. Ms. Nichelle Moragne – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Gregory Elementary School, at the salary

of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Replacing C. Price who is retiring.

38. Ms. Amanda Short – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Gregory Elementary School, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Replacing to C. Holcomb who was reassigned.

39. Ms. Dawn Hendryx – School Math Leader – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of


40. Ms. Cheryl Fricchone – School Math Leader – Dunn Middle School, at the salary of $49,095-

BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

41. Dr. Arokiasamy Devasagayaraj – Special Education Teacher (LLD) – Rivera Learning

Community, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

42. Mr. Joseph Blay – Special Education Teacher (Inclusion) – Rivera Learning Community, at the

salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.




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43. Ms. Leslie Spears Youngblood – Middle School Language Arts Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

44. Dr. Angelice Rouse – Special Education Teacher (LLD) – Rivera Learning Community, at the

salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

45. Ms. Claudia Wheeler – Kindergarten Teacher – Stokes Elementary School, at the salary of


46. Ms. Stephanie Gammone – School Literacy Leader – Mott Elementary School, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

47. Ms. Lauren Redmond – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Stokes Elementary School, at the salary of

$49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

48. Ms. Rebecca Testa – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Stokes Elementary School, at the salary of


49. Ms. Shani West – School Climate Leader – Columbus/Monument Elementary Schools, at the

salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

50. Ms. Claudia Lewis-Wheeler – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Gregory Elementary School, at the


51. Mr. Naeem Muse – Middle School Social Studies Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at the salary

of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

52. Ms. Paige Gray – Kindergarten Teacher – Washington Elementary School, at the salary of


53. Ms. Denise Davis – Special Education Teacher, (Language Arts) – Monument Elementary

School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.




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(11-213-100-101-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. 54. Ms. Nona Saleh – Computer Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of $49,095-

BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

55. Ms. Trish Miragliuolo – Special Education Teacher (Science) – Rivera Learning Community, at

the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

56. Ms. Jennifer Block – English Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step

0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

57. Mr. Justin Avery – Music Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095- BA, Step

0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

58. Ms. Kiran Little – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Dunn Middle School, at the

salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

59. Ms. Tania Chavis – School Data Leader – Dunn Middle School/Daylight/Twilight High School,

at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

60. Ms. Natakie Chestnut – School Climate Leader – Gregory/Kilmer Elementary Schools, at the

salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

61. Ms. Sarah Stillwell – School Math Leader – Gregory Elementary School, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

62. Mr. Reno Brooks, Jr. – Mathematics Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at the salary of $49,095-

BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

63. Mr. Jonathan Moore – School Culture and Climate Leader – Dunn Middle

School/Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.




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64. Mr. Laszlo Pokorny – Special Education Teacher (Science) – Trenton High School - Chambers, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

65. Ms. Margarita Maldonado – World Language Teacher (Spanish) – Trenton High School - West,


66. Ms. Jennifer Manukas – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of


67. Ms. Victoria Flack – Special Education Teacher (Math) – Trenton High School - Chambers, at


68. Mr. Stefan Borota – Teacher – Parker Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-

TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

69. Ms. Marissa Esposito –Teacher (Gr. 5) – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095-BA,

Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

70. Ms. Lajuana Fogg – School Data Leader – Cadwalader/Stokes Elementary Schools, at the salary

of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

71. Mr. Nana Manful – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Trenton High School - West,


72. Mr. Brian Gershon – Special Education Teacher, Self Contained – Rivera Learning Community,


73. Mr. Patrick Sharkey – Special Education Teacher (Math) – Rivera Learning Community, at the


74. Mr. Adam Yichye – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Trenton High School -

Chambers, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.




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75. Mr. Joseph Carpenter – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Trenton High School - Chambers, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

76. Ms. Patricia Mazzuca – Substitute Principal, Rivera Learning Community, at the rate of $450 per

diem, effective September 4, 2012 through October 15, 2012. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

77. Ms. Mary Beth Michlik – School Climate Leader – Cadwalader/Stokes Elementary Schools, at


78. Ms. Cynthia Stokes- Special Education Teacher – Columbus Elementary School, at a salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-20). Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

79. Ms. Amanda Roberts – World Language Teacher (Spanish) – Trenton High School - Chambers

at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

80. Ms. Susan Dumas – Art Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at a salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-

TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

81. Ms. Rhonda Berry - Special Education Teacher – Monument Elementary School, at a salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

82. Ms. Cynthia Cech – Kindergarten Teacher - Stokes Elementary School, at a salary of $49,095-

BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

83. Mr. Mohammad El-Sherbini - Physical Education Teacher - Dunn Middle School, at a salary of


84. Ms. Jaimie Freire – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher – Columbus Elementary School, at a salary of


85. Ms. Maria Fromnic – World Language Teacher (Spanish) –Trenton High School - Chambers, at

a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012. PULLED – duplicate of F32.




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86. Ms. Anna Maria Graf – School Math Leader –Grant Elementary School, at a salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

87. Ms. Lauren Hopson –Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Monument Elementary School, at a salary of


88. Mr. Daniel Monzon – Technology Teacher – Daylight/Twilight High School, at a salary of


89. Ms. Elizabeth Matthews – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Hill Elementary School, at a salary of


90. Mr. Ryan Smith – Language Arts Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at a salary of $49,095-

BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

91. Ms. Nicole Stephens – Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3) – Robbins Elementary School, at a

salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

92. Ms. Courtney Wenstrom – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Monument Elementary School, at a

salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

93. Mr. James Korten – Social Studies Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at a salary of


94. Ms. Shannon Phillips – Special Education Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at

a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

95. Ms. Suzette Lyons-Robinson – School Psychologist – Special Services Dept, at the salary of

$54,986 ($49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA + 12%), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-219-104-0000-00-84) NOTE: 10 ½ month employee. Replacing A. Medina who declined position. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

96. Ms. Whitley McGill – Administrative I Secretary – Columbus Elementary School at the salary of

$29,923 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, pro-rated.




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(15-000-240-105-0000-00-14) Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

PULLED 97. Ms. Patricia Piserchia – Interim Supervisor of Special Education – Central Administration, at a

rate of $486.76 per diem, effective August 29, 2012 through October 31, 2012. Note: Per professional contract, State Monitor. Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

98. Mr. Anthony Bonds – Paraprofessional – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of $25,573

Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

99. Ms. Josephine Clark – Paraprofessional – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at the salary

of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

100. Ms. Latoya Gaines – Paraprofessional – Kilmer Elementary School, at the salary of $25,573


101. Ms. Alexis Headley – Paraprofessional – Kilmer Elementary School, at the salary of $25,573


102. Ms. Janinne McClendon – Paraprofessional – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of

$25,573Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

103. Ms. Jasmine McKnight – Paraprofessional – Monument Elementary School, at the salary of

$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

104. Ms. Acira Solomon – Paraprofessional – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of $25,573

Step1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

105. Mr. Blitz Wooten – Paraprofessional – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of $25,573


106. Ms. Rebecca Matthews– Paraprofessional – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of

$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.




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107. Mr. Lionel Johnson – Paraprofessional – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

108. Ms. Rebecca Gresko – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 1) – Franklin Elementary School, at the salary

of $49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

109. Ms. Michelle Dice- Physical Education Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at a

salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-20). Note: Administratively approved September 6, 2012.

110. Mr. Joseph Carpenter – Special Education Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers at a

salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 6, 2012.

111. Ms. Jennifer Franks –Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) Teacher (Gr. 4) – Grant Elementary School,

at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 6, 2012.

112. Mr. Patrick Sharkey – Social Studies Teacher - Rivera Middle School, at a salary of $49,095-

BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Correction of title originally on the August 30, 2012 Administrative Approval.

113. Mr. Mark Wall – Paraprofessional – Special Education, Rivera Learning Community, at the

salary of $25,573, Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 6, 2012.

114. Mr. James Korten – Social Studies Teacher – Trenton High School-West, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 3013 Note: Correction of placement originally on the August 30, 2012 Administrative Approval.

115. Ms. Zulemy Rodriguez – Interim Speech Therapist – Central Administration, at a salary of


116. Ms. Keri Lippman – Elementary Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of $49, 095-

BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-1000-202-0000-00-32) Note: Replacing E. Rimmer who resigned. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.




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117. Mr. Freddy Albarran – Parent Liaison – Wilson Elementary School, at the salary of $25, 573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

130. Ms. Bridget Golding – Special Education Teacher (Autistic) – Hill Elementary School, at the

salary of $49, 095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (15-120-1000-202-0000-00-32) NOTE: Replacing K. Ross.

131. Mr. El Anselm Showell – Science Teacher – Trenton High School – West, at the salary of

$49,095 – BA, Step 0 – TEA, effective September 9, 2012 through June 30, 2013, pro-rated. (15-000-218-104-0000-33-04) NOTE: Administratively approved September 19, 2012.

132. Ms. Donnita Trower– Custodian – Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of $28,688 Step

0 - CUS, effective September 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61)

133. Mr. Larry O’Neal, Jr. – Custodian – Wilson Elementary School, at the salary of $28,688 Step 0

- CUS, effective September 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) 134. Ms. Jacqueline Bernal– Custodian – Trenton High School - Chambers, at the salary of $28,688

Step 0 - CUS, effective September 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61)

g. Emergent Hire-Rescind BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following emergent hire rescinds: 1. Ms. Luzmila Badillo Gualdron – Bilingual Science Teacher – TCHS - Chambers, at the salary of

$49,095 – BA , Step 0 - TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-212-100-106-0000-00-84) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.

2. Mr. Adam Michael – Music Teacher – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095 – BA,

Step 0 - TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-216-100-106-0000-0-84) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.

3. Mr. Raymond Lee – Mathematics Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers, at the salary of

$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-00-05) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.

4. Ms. Keri Lippmann – Elementary Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095 –

BA, Step 0 – TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 (15-120-1000-202-0000-00-32) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.




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5. Ms. Victoria Flack – Special Education Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers, at the salary of $49,095 – BA, Step 0 – TEA, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-212-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.

6. Mr. Lufti Sariahmed – Special Education Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of

$49,095 – BA, Step 0 – TEA, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.

h. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following appointments: 1. Mr. Justin Johnson Creadle – from Substitute Custodian, Districtwide, to: Paraprofessional – at

the salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. NOTE: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.

2. Ms. Curdell Denton – from: Paraprofessional, Special Education – Daylight/Twilight High

School, at the salary of $39,986 Step 12/120 credits, to: Special Education Teacher, Wilson Elementary School – at the salary of $49,095-BA Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

3. Mr. Elijah Foreman – from: Substitute Paraprofessional – Districtwide, at the rate of $12.50 per

hour, to: Paraprofessional, Rivera Alternative School – at the salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

4. Mr. Efrain Rivera – from: Custodian – Kilmer Elementary School, at the salary of $42,266 Step 7,

to: Interim Custodian Engineer Gr 2 – Kilmer Elementary School, at the salary of $49,560 Step 7, effective July 16, 2012 through July 27, 2012. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Replacing V. Gregory who was on vacation.

5. Ms. Bernadette McEnerney – Substitute School Nurse – Districtwide, at the rate of $125.00 per

day, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-213-104-0000-00-52) NOTE: Administratively approved August 9, 2012

6. Ms. Laurie Wilson – Substitute School Nurse – Districtwide, at the rate of $125.00 per day, (46)

days, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-213-104-0000-00-52) Note: Not to exceed $5,750.00. NOTE: Administratively approved August 9, 2012

7. Mr. Ronald Dixon – from: Heavy Cleaner – Cadwalader Elementary School, at the salary of

$30,344 (30,034 Step 3 + $300 Stipend) to: Custodian – Cadwalader Elementary School, at the salary of $39,011 Step 6, effective September 25, 2012 through June 30, 2013, pro-rated. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Replacing R. Gilliard who was re-assigned.




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8. Ms. Dewar Wood – from: Vice Principal – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of $102,428 to:

Principal Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of $116,648.00 Step 1, ESP – TASA effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

9. Ms. Everene Downing – from: Director of HIB and Affirmative Action – Office of

Superintendent, at the salary of $138,929.00, to: Director of Early Childhood – Early Childhood

Department, no change in salary, effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. TABLED FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

i. Temporary Appointments-Extension BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following temporary appointments: 1. Mr. Robert Griffin – Temporary Electrician – Buildings & Grounds, at a rate of $47.84 per hour,

effective September 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012. (11-000-261-0000-53-61) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

2. Mr. Mike Davila – Temporary Electrician – Buildings & Grounds, at a rate of $47.84 per hour,

effective September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. (11-000-261-0000-53-61) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

3. Mr. Ryan Taylor – Temporary Carpenter – Buildings & Grounds, at rate of $39.70 per hour,

effective September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. (11-000-261-110-0000-53-61) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

4. Mr. Robert Adragna (H.V.A.C.) – Temporary Plumber – Buildings & Grounds, at a rate of $42.38

per hour, effective September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. (11-000-261-110-0000-53-61) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

5. Mr. Jack Senachai – Temporary Electrician – Buildings & Grounds, at a rate of $47.84 per hour,

effective September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. (11-000-261-110-0000-53-61). Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

j. Leave of Absences BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following leave of absences: 1. Ms. Katherine Rios-Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher, Robbins Elementary School, Military leave

of absence with pay, effective September 21, 2012 through September 26, 2012. (15-241-100-101-0000-00-08)




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2. Ms. Susan Posner-Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Franklin Elementary School, medical leave of absence with pay, effective September 18, 2012 through November 1, 2012. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-19)

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 returns from leaves of absences: 1. Ms. Margaret Keephart Paraprofessional – Grant Elementary School- return from medical leave of

absence, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2012. (20-218-100-106-0000-00-59) 2. Ms. Dana Holton – Elementary Teacher - Washington Elementary School - return from maternity

leave of absence, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-30)

3. Ms. Pamela Owens - Manager - Human Resources Department- return from medical leave of

absence, effective September 17, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-251-104-0000-00-52) 4. Ms. Tracy W. Davis – Learning Consultant – Trenton High School - Chambers - return from

medical leave of absence, effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-219-101-0000-00-84)

5. Mr. Gary Pirrera – Vocational Teacher – Trenton High School - Chambers - return from medical


6. Mr. Robert Kripinski – Science Teacher – Dunn Middle School - return from medical leave of

absence, effective November 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-10) 7. Mr. David West – Mathematics Teacher – Trenton High School - Chambers - return from medical

leave of absence, effective November 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-00-05) 8. Ms. Laura Colvin – School Counselor – Stokes Elementary School - return from medical leave of

absence, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-000-218-104-0000--33-29) 9. Mr. John Kiernan – In School Suspension Teacher – Dunn Middle School - return from medical


10. Mr. Thomas Harrington – Health/Physical Education Teacher –Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary

School - return from medical leave of absence, effective September 17, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-08)




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11. Ms. Kathleen Jackson – Special Education Teacher (Autism) – Stokes Elementary School -return from medical leave of absence, effective October 15, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-214-100-101-0000-00-84)

12. Ms. Laura Nemeth - Administrative II Secretary - Human Resources Department - return from

medical leave of absence, effective September 10, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-100-251-105-0000-00-52)

13. Ms. Natalia Tomassini – Social Studies Teacher – King School - return from medical leave of

absence, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-23) 14. Ms. Tia Townsend – Elementary Teacher Gr. 5 – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School -

return from medical leave of absence, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-08)

15. Ms. Leslie Gibbs - Paraprofessional – Kilmer Elementary School- return from medical leave of

absence, effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-212-100-106-0000-00-84) 16. Ms. Mary Smith – Elementary Teacher – King School – return from medical leave of absence,

effective September 12, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-23) 17. Ms. Cheryl Tandy – Vocational Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers – return from

medical leave of absence, effective September 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-01-05)

18. Ms. Alakee Bethea – Elementary Teacher – Kilmer Elementary School – return from medical


l. Re-assignments/Transfers BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following re-assignments/transfers: 1. Approve the following staff for re-assignments/transfers, no change in salary, effective August 30,

2012 through June 30, 2013: Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Name From Location To Location Kennisha Pressley Math Teacher Rivera Alternative

School Math Teacher Trenton Central

High School Chambers

Anne Mathias-Grant

Grade 2 Elementary Teacher

Gregory School Grade 4 Elementary Teacher

Gregory School

Bocary Bandeh Sup. of Special Projects/Gifted & Talented

Central Administration

Supervisor of Data Assessment & Analysis





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Prudence Wade Coordinator of Funded Programs


Coordinator of Student Information Systems


Diana Gonzalez Data Processing Specialist

MIS Department Data Processing Specialist

Human Resources

Kelly Ross Special Education Teacher

Columbus School Special Education Teacher

Hill School

Carla Fisher Special Education Gregory School Special Education Kilmer School

Angela Acconzo Special Education Teacher

Gregory School Special Education Teacher

Stokes School

Cathy Magie Special Education Teacher

King School Special Education Teacher – Self Contained

Rivera Middle School

Rachel Herring Special Education Teacher – Self Contained

Hedgepeth/ Williams School

Special Education Teacher - Inclusion

Parker School

Kelly Meunier Special Education Teacher – Resource

Kilmer School Special Education Teacher – Self Contained

Kilmer School

Rhonda Berry Special Education Teacher

Kilmer School Special Education Teacher

Monument School

Sharon Dawson-Coates

Computer Teacher Hill School Data Leader Hill/Grant Schools

Rayna Culver Grade 4 Elementary Teacher

Monument School Data Leader Columbus/ Monument Schools

Bonita Johnson Math Teacher Middle School

Gregory School Data Leader Gregory/Kilmer Schools

Talithia Briggs Language Arts Teacher Middle School

Hill School School Climate Leader

Hill/Grant Schools

Tara Conrad Math Teacher Middle School

Kilmer School Math Leader Kilmer School

Johnson Chacko Math Teacher Trenton High School Chambers

Math Leader Daylight/Twilight School

Delores Anthony Math Teacher Middle School

Hill School Math Leader Hill School

Nancy Livesey Inst. Intervention Teacher

Administration Building

Literacy Leader Grant School

Francine Stockton Language Arts Teacher Middle School

Dunn School Literacy Leader Dunn School

Paul Lakarowsky English Teacher Trenton High School, Chambers

Literacy Leader Daylight/Twilight School

Martha Higginbotham

Reading Recovery Teacher

Monument School Literacy Leader Kilmer School




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Heather Lieberman Reading Recovery Teacher

Wilson School Literacy Leader Columbus School

Mary Tomlin Reading Recovery Teacher

Stokes School Literacy Leader Stokes School

Leslie Sanders Elementary Teacher Grade 2

Gregory School Literacy Leader Hill School

Marie Apoldite Elementary Teacher Grade 5

Gregory School Literacy Leader Monument School

Cassandra Holcomb Elementary Teacher Grade 5

Gregory School Literacy Leader Gregory School

Marie GiQuinto Reading Recovery Teacher

Columbus School Literacy Leader Cadwalader School

Jeanne Ternowchek Elementary Teacher Grade 3

Gregory School Literacy Leader Hedgepeth/ Williams School

Gayle McClure Reading Recovery Teacher

Parker School Literacy Leader Parker School

Marilyn Eure Kindergarten Teacher

Washington School Literacy Leader Washington School

Laura Walker Special Education Teacher (LLD)

Columbus School Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Columbus School

2. Approve the following reassignments of Reading Recovery Teachers, effective September 1, 2012

through June 30, 2013: Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Name Grade Location Barbara Lewis Elementary Teacher (Gr. 1) Columbus School

Lorraine Brozena Kindergarten Hill School

Keshia Gaymon Elementary Teacher (Gr.2) Kilmer School

Vicky Anchinsko Elementary Teacher (Gr. 1) Monument School

Jane Gilroy Special Education Teacher Monument School

Nicole Gresko Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) Parker School

Teresa Desanctis ESL Teacher Parker School

Nadia Ramcharan ESL Teacher Dunn Middle School

Rachel Herring Special Education Teacher Parker School

10. Mr. Joseph Melone –from: Special Education Teacher (Self Contained)- Rivera Learning

Community, to: Special Education Teacher (Inclusion)- Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of $49,095 – BA , Step 0 - TEA, (no change in salary), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84)

11. Approve the transfer of the following Data Specialist from the MIS Department to the

Department of Human Resources effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.

Rosa Gonzales Tameka Presha




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Shannon Smith m. Salary Adjustment(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following salary adjustments: 1. Ms. Jeanette Cuffe – Language Arts Teacher – Dunn Middle School, from: $82,386 ($80,886 –

BA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 longevity) to: $83,056 ($81,556 – BA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 longevity), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-10) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

2. Ms. Karin Davis - Occupational Therapist - Special Services Department, from: $83,386 ($80,886

- BA, Step 15 – TEA + $2,500 NB Cert), to: $84,056 ($81,556 - BA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $2,500 NB Cert), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-216-104-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

3. Ms. Erin Kondash - Language Arts Teacher - Kilmer Elementary School, from: $74,401 ($72,901

- BA, Step 14 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $75,751 ($82,236 - MA, Step 14 – TEA+ $1,500 dual certification), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-24) NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree.

4. Ms. Joy Ons - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) - Mott Elementary School, from: $58,141 - BA, Step

10 – TEA, to: $58,811 - BA + 30, Step 10 – TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-26) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

5. Ms. Nicole Marino - Science Teacher – Trenton High School - West, from: $50,445 - BA, Step 3 -

TEA, to: $51,795 - MA, Step 3 - TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-00-04) NOTE: Submitted proof of a Master’s degree.

6. Ms. Veronica Love - Social Studies Teacher - Daylight/Twilight High School, from: $53,745

($52,245 - MA, Step 4 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $54,305 ($52,805 - MA + 30, Step 4 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-00-35) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

7. Ms. Christal Bennett - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) - Franklin Elementary School, from: $52,243 -

BA, Step 7 - TEA, to: $53,593 - MA, Step 7 - TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-19) NOTE: Submitted proof of a Master’s degree.

8. Mr. Richard Price - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) - Parker Elementary School, from: $72,901 - BA,

Step 14 - TEA, to: $73,571 - BA + 30, Step 14 - TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-27) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.




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9. Ms. Barbara Copeland-Jackson - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) - Monument Elementary School, from: $84,636 ($80,886 - BA, Step 15 – TEA + $3,750 longevity), to: $85,306 ($81,556 - BA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $3,750 longevity), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-25) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

10. Ms. Margaret Hopke – Kindergarten Teacher – Mott Elementary School, from: $84,036 ($82,236

– MA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification + $300 longevity), to: $84,596 ($82,796 – MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification + $300 longevity), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-110-100-101-0000-00-26) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

11. Mr. Edmund Treadaway – Transportation Manager – Transportation Department, from: $37,989

Step 1 – BST, to: $50,395 – Step 8 – BST, effective August 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-000-270-160-0000-00-65) NOTE: Submitted proof of prior experience.

13. Longevity

Name Years of Service

Amt. Due Eff. Date

Lenora Jefferson

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n. Contractual Entitlements BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following contractual entitlements: Name Unit # Sick Days # Vacation

Days Amount

Kenneth Lamons

CUS 110 113 $40,289.20

Ivey Avery TEA 112 ½ 0 $51,584.62

o. Before/After School Programs BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following before/after school programs: 1. Mr. Mohammad El-sherbini – Freshman Football Coach – Trenton High School – Chambers, at

the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective August 30, 2012 through November 15, 2013. (11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) NOTE: Not to exceed $4,828.00.

2. Mr. Darryl Young – Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – Trenton High School – Chambers, at the

rate of $42.00 per hour, effective March 30, 2012 – March 15, 2013. (11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) NOTE: Not to exceed $6,524.00.




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3. Mr. Greg Grant – Head Boy’s Basketball Coach – Trenton High School – Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective November 30, 2012 through March 15, 2013. (11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) NOTE: Not to exceed $8,481.00

4. Mr. Bryan Caver – JV Boy’s Basketball Coach – Trenton High School – Chambers, at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective November 30, 2012 through March 15, 2013. (11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) NOTE: Not to exceed $5,871.00.

p. Professional Development BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following professional development: 1. Approve the following Teachers for Professional Learning Data Analysis & Cultural

Awareness – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective September 4, 2012 – June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $6,200.00 (15-120-100-101-0009-00-19) Note: Not to exceed $2,000.00 (15-190-100-106-0009-00-19) Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Valerina Bandeh Schaeffona Robinson-Gentry Susan Posner Crystal Bennett Jane Gilroy Carol Raines-Sapp William Burd Katherine Graham April Reid Belinda Brown Lynn Gravenstine Grendolyn Reid Samuel Brown Crystal Kish-Adams Jenean Swain Courtney Capone Susan Mayo-Brown Peggy Trani-Kennedy Kim Christie Cathleen Little Michael Wheary Robert Ciaccia Sunny Longo Kay Wiley Amy Dobay Luster Lasandra Stamper Robin Young Vondalyn Fannin Linda Mosca Jessica Fitzpatrick Jeneya Nelson Amanda Friedman Linda Ordini

2. Approve the following Paraprofessionals for Professional Learning Data Analysis & Cultural

Awareness – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of $22.00 per hour, effective September 4, 2012 – June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $6,200.00 (15-120-100-101-0009-00-19). Note: Not to exceed $2,000.00 (15-190-100-106-0009-19). Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Palma Buttich Gail Leonardo Malika Ingram-Ellis Sharise Page Damaris Passerella Jenna Stutz

3. Approve the following Teachers for Professional Development Model Curriculum –

Monument Elementary School, at the rate of $36.00 per hour for 4 hours, effective September 4, 2012 – June 30, 2013.




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Note: Not to exceed $2,160.00 (15-120-100-101-0009-00-25). Note: Not to exceed $1,728.00 (15-130-100-101-0009-00-25). Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Jennifer Porter Sheryl Hoggan Karen Abrams

Jaycenth Russell Lori Dennis Barbara Jackson

Lucy Steele Colleen Babore Susan Trimble

Rayna Culver Jennifer Garcia Denise Hallinan

Janet Ciaccia Shelia Lamonsoff Paula McCoy

Jennifer Tompkins Jessica McCaughey Elizabeth Gassler

Melanie Taylor Fred Green Steve Jennings

Marc Rubinstein Debra Amon Martha Higginbotham

Tiffany Messinger Jason Sabol Xiomara Chen

q. Before/After School Programs BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following before/after school programs: 1. Ms. Erin Thompson – Teacher – AM Supervision - Monument Elementary School, at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $3,822.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-25). Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

2. Ms. Valerie Rivers – Paraprofessional – AM Monitor - Monument Elementary School, at the rate

of $26.00 per hour, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $2,366.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-25). Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

3. Mr. Nicholas Barbato – Teacher – AM Supervision - Monument Elementary School, at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $3,822.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-25). Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

4. Approve the following Paraprofessionals/Substitutes– AM/PM Monitors for Kilmer Elementary

School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $3,822.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-24). Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Timothy Petro

Clifford Pollard Jocelyn Johnson (Substitute)

5. Approve the following Paraprofessionals– AM/PM Monitors - Kilmer Elementary School, at the

rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $11,466.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-24).




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Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Erin Kondash Darlene Horton-Harris Lisa Katz-Ballman Luc Miller Gloria Wilkerson

6. Approve the following Teachers/Substitutes– AM/PM Supervision – Hedgepeth/Williams

Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 24, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-08). NOTE: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Mandy Walker Susan Scully Daisy Herrera Beth Lynne Denise Walker-Streater (Alt) Armond Harris (Alt.)

Carolyn Ollio (Alt) Gavin Kramer (Alt.) 7. Approve the following Paraprofessionals/Substitutes– AM/PM Monitoring – Hedgepeth/Williams

Elementary School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 24, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-08). NOTE: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Vivian Byrd

Ruth Davila-Ortiz Marlene Neal (Alt)

8. Approve the following Teachers – AM/PM Supervision- Cadwalader Elementary School, at the

rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $7,560.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-16). Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Zebbie Belton

Linda Wyatt-Simpson 9. Ms. Donna Irish – Paraprofessional - AM/PM Monitors- Cadwalader Elementary School, at the

rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

10. Approve the following Teachers/Substitutes– AM/PM Supervision-Cadwalader Elementary

School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-16) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

Ronald Fell Susanne Stahlbrand

11. Ms. Lysette Toro-Mays - Teacher – AM Supervision – Wilson Elementary School, at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.




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(15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012. 12. Ms. Diane Smith - Teacher– AM Supervision – Wilson Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00

per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

13. Ms. Zoraida Hernandez - Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Wilson Elementary School, at the

rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

14. Ms. Chante Jones - Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Wilson Elementary School, at the rate of

$27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

15. Ms. Elizabeth Gomez - Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Wilson Elementary School, at the rate

of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

16. Ms. Courtney Angeline – Teacher - AM Supervision – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-19) Note: .66 (2/3) hour per day x 182 days = $5,096.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

17. Ms. Susan Mayo-Brown – Teacher - AM Supervision – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate

of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-19) Note: .50 (½) hour per x 182 days = $3,822.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

18. Ms. Jeneya Nelson – Teacher - PM Supervision – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-19) Note: .50 (½) hour per day x 182 days = $3,822.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

19. Ms. Grendolyn Reid – Teacher - PM Supervision – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-19) Note: .50 (½) hour per day x 182 days = $3,822.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

20. Ms. Sharon Hamm Graves - Teacher – AM/PM Supervision – Parker Elementary School, at the

rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 23, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-27) Note: .50 (½) hour per day for 182 days = $3822.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.




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21. Ms. Kathyrn Flowers – Teacher - AM/PM Supervision – Parker Elementary School, at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 23, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-27) Note: 1 hour per day for 182 days = $7644.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

22. Mr. Tyrone Robinson – - Paraprofessional – AM/PM Monitor – Parker Elementary School, at the

rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 23, 2013. (15-421-200-110-00009-00-27) Note: ½ hour per day for 182 days= $2,457.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

23. Ms. Donna Miles – - Paraprofessional – AM/PM Monitor – Parker Elementary School, at the

rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 23, 2013. (15-421-2000-110-0009-00-27) Note: ½ hour per day for 182 = $2,457.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

24. Mr. Thomas Romeo – Teacher - AM/PM Supervision – Parker Elementary School, at the rate of

$27.00 per hour effective September 6, 2012 through June 23, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-27) Note: ½ hour per day for 182 days = $2,457.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.

25. Ms. Erica Hundley – Teacher - AM/PM Supervision – Columbus Elementary School, at the rate

of $42.00 per hour effective, September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-17) Note: Not to exceed $7560.00.

26. Ms. Carmen Lanning – Paraprofessional - AM/PM Monitoring – Columbus Elementary School,

at the rate of $27.00 per hour effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-17) Note: Not to exceed $2440.00.

27. Ms. Sandy Jimenez – Teacher - After School Detention – Columbus Elementary School, at the

rate of $42.00 per hour effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-100-101-0009-00-17) Note: Note to exceed $140.00.

28. Ms. Jacquelynn Rice – Teacher - AM/PM Supervision – Gregory Elementary School, at the rate

of $42.00 per hour effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-21) Note: Not to exceed $7,644.00.

29. Mr. Alfred Harris – Paraprofessional -Substitute – AM/PM Monitor – Gregory Elementary

School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-21) NOTE: One hour a day.

30. Ms. Natalie Williams – - Paraprofessional – AM/PM Monitor – Gregory Elementary School, at

the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-21) NOTE: Not to exceed $4,914.00.




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31. Ms. Beverly Phillips-Crawford – - Paraprofessional – AM/PM Monitor – Gregory Elementary

School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-21) NOTE: Not to exceed $4,914.00.

32. Ms. Melissa Nagy – Jump Start to Literacy – Hill Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00 per

hour, effective August 23 through August 30. 33. Ms. Deiesha Campbell – Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Mott Elementary School, at the rate

of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-26)

34. Ms. Bolaji Onigbanjo - Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Mott Elementary School, at the rate of

$27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-26)

r. Coaching / Sporting Event Positions for the 2012 – 2013 School Year BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School, approve the following coaching positions: 1. Mr. Shawn Hackett – Freshman Football Coach – Trenton High School - Chambers, at a stipend

of $4,828.00, effective August 15, 2012 through November 15, 2012. (11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) NOTE: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.

s. Volunteers BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School, approve the following volunteers upon : 1. Ms. Marcia Youngs – Parent Volunteer – Joyce Kilmer School, effective September 6, 2012

through June 30, 2013. 2. Ms. Fern Gurley – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective September 6, 2012 through

June 30, 2013. 3. Ms. Linda Ryba – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective September 6, 2012 through

June 30, 2013. 4. Ms. Tamika Young – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective September 6, 2012

through June 30, 2013. 5. Mr. David Estrada – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective September 6, 2012

through June 30, 2013.




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6. Ms. Leslie Johnson – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

7. Mr. Muhammad Abdullah – Volunteer – Sporting Events – TCHS – Chambers, effective

September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 8. Ms. Shountia Portis – Sporting Events – TCHS - Chambers, effective September 6, 2012 through

June 30, 2013. 9. Mr. James Edward – Sporting Events – TCHS - Chambers, effective September 6, 2012 through

June 30, 2013. 3. FINANCE & FACILITIES

a. Staff Travel

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 Purpose Location Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

Denise Millington

Board Member CSB NJ School Boards Assoc. Annual Workshop

Atlantic City NJ 10/23-25/12 Board $407.00 11-000-230-630-

0000-00-50

Mary Taylor-Hayes



0000-00-50

Gerald Truehart



0000-00-50

Jason Redd



0000-00-50

Jayne Howard Business Administrator

CSB NJ School Boards Assoc. Annual Workshop


0000-00-50

Francisco Durán

Superintendent CSB NJ School Boards Assoc. Annual Workshop


0000-00-50

Shelly Jallow Asst. Super. CSB NJ School Boards Assoc. Annual Workshop


0000-00-50

Deitra Spence Asst. Super. CSB NJ School Boards Assoc. Annual Workshop


0000-00-50

Lucy Feria Asst. Super. CSB NJ School Boards Assoc. Annual Workshop


0000-00-50

Lucy Feria Asst. Super. CSB Assoc. of Latin Amer. Super. Conf.

Miami, Fla. 10/10-13/2012 $0 No cost to the Board




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Ethan Schlamm

Teacher Dunn MS Nat'l Council of Socila Studies Conf.

Seatle, WA 11/15-19/2012 Board $295 15-000-223-580-

0000-00-10

James Jones Teacher Dunn MS Mercer Co. Tennis Tournament

W. Windsor, NJ 9/24/2012 $0 No cost to the Board

Mary Courtney

Supervisor CSB 10th Ann. Cele. Of Rider U. Bristol

Meyers Squibb Cntr for Science Teaching

Lawrenceville, NJ

10/5/2012 $0 No cost to the Board

Nicole Carmichael

P.D. Inter. CSB Association of Math Teachers Conf.

E. Windsor, NJ 10/4-5/2012 Board $230 11-000-221-580-

0000-00-81

Kathryn Graf P.D. Inter. CSB Association of Math Teachers Conf.

E. Windsor, NJ 10/4-5/2012 Board $230 11-000-221-580-

0000-00-81

Colleen Rand Teacher Grant 10th Ann. Cele. Of Rider U. Bristol

Meyers

Lawrenceville, NJ


Susanne Spyros

Teacher Grant The Bully Proof Classroom workshop

Piscataway, NJ 11/15/2012 $0 No cost to the Board

Mildred Miranda

Supervisor CSB Common Core Standards Symposium

N. Brunswick, NJ

10/16/2012 No cost to the Board

Regla Monkan Supervisor CSB Common Core Standards Symposium

N. Brunswick, NJ


Sandra Iturbides

SIOP Teacher Bilingual Common Core Standards Symposium

N. Brunswick, NJ


Maritza Abreu SIOP Teacher Bilingual Common Core Standards Symposium

N. Brunswick, NJ


Ron Zalika Supervisor CSB NJ Council Social Studies Conf.

N. Brunswick, NJ

10/24/2012 Board $101 11-000-221-580-

0000-00-81

Lolamarie O'Rourke

Supervisor CSB Digging Deeperm into the Common Core

N. Brunswick, NJ


Inger Morin Therapist CSB Visual Processing Therapy

Cherry Hill, NJ 11/16/2012 Board $190 11-000-214-580-

0000-00-84

Vanessa Mendoker

Teacher Parker Effective Inclusion Workshop

Union, NJ 10/17/2012 Board $162 11-000-223-580-

0000-00-27

Edward Schmidt

Teacher TCHS/CTE TCHS Robotics Team Atlantic City, NJ


David Cipolloni

Teacher TCHS/CTE TCHS Robotics Team Atlantic City, NJ


James Weiss Teacher TCHS/CTE NJ Council Social Studies Conf.

Piscataway, NJ 10/24/2012 $0 No cost to the Board

Monica Morris Teacher TCHS-Main Restaurant/Hospitality & Tourism WS

Somerville, NJ 10/18/2012 $0 No cost to the Board

John Pollock Teacher TCHS-Main Restaurant/Hospitality & Tourism WS

Somerville, NJ 10/18/2012 $0 No cost to the Board

John Peroni Teacher TCHS/CTE Advisors mting for the 2012-13 NJ Skills USA

Program

Somerset, NJ 9/28/2012 $0 No cost to the Board

David Cipolloni

Teacher TCHS/CTE Advisors mting for the 2012-13 NJ Skills USA

Program

Somerset, NJ 9/28/2012 $0 No cost to the Board

b. Facilities Report – August 2012 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.




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ORGANIZATION/DEPT. DATE DAY FACILITY LOCATION TIME PERM TBOE or

Outside Usage

MT PRO Prof Dev

Rec Oth

Interviews - Human Resources 8/6/12 Monday Administration Bd. Conf.

Room 8AM-4PM 7143 Inside Usage X

Community Meeting to Consolidate our Service - Andrew Bobbitt 8/2/12 Tuesday

TCHS Main Campus

Community Room 6PM-8PM 7102

Outside Usage X

New Hire Benefits Oriemtation -Marcy Grant

10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/3, 2/7, 3/7,

4/11, 5/2, 6/6/12 Thursday Administration Auditorium 3PM-5:30PM 7085 Inside Usage X

New Hire Benefits Oriemtation -Marcy Grant 9/5/12 Wednesday Grant Gymnasium 3PM-5:30PM 7084

Inside Usage X

Administator's Institute - Caren Wilson 8/29/12 Wednesday

TCHS Main Campus A106 8AM-4PM 7106

Inside Usage X

Interviews - Human Resources 8/8/12 Wednesday Administration Bd. Conf.

Room 8:30AM-4PM 7144 Inside Usage X

Training Session - Kathleen Eckert 8/20-23/12 Mon-Thurs Kilmer Room B-132 11AM-3PM 1764 Outside Usage X

Legal Hearings - Everene Downing 10/12 - 6/13 Tues & Thurs Administration

Bd. Conf. Room 9:30am-6pm 2035

Inside Usage X

Legal Hearings - Everene Downing 9/25/12 - 6/11/13 Tues & Thurs Administration

Bd. Conf. Room 9AM-6PM 2036

Inside Usage X

TASA Negotiations - Denyce Carroll

9/17/12 & 10/1/12 Monday Administration

Bd. Conf. Room 5:30PM-9PM 2399

Inside Usage X

TB&T Negotiations - Denyce Carroll

10/9/12 & 10/24/12

Tues & Wed Administration

Bd. Conf. Room 5:30PM-9PM 2400

Inside Usage X

Job Readiness Classes -Mary Burks 9/17/12 - 6/26/13 Mon-Fri TCHS Main

Campus

3 Classrooms & 1 Computer

Lab 3PM-4:30PM 6784 Inside Usage X

Mentor Program - Mary Burks 11/3/12 - 6/12/13 Mon-Fri TCHS Main

Campus

1 Classroom & Computer

Room 3PM-5PM 6783 Inside Usage X

College Fair - Mary Burks 11/20/12 Tuesday TCHS Main

Campus Gymnasium 8AM-2PM 6785 Inside Usage X

TCHS Career Fair - Mary Burks 2/27/13 Wednesday TCHS Main

Campus Gymnasium 8AM-2PM 6781 Inside Usage X

Curriculum Workshop - Dr. Ajayi 8/22/12 Wednesday Stokes Cafeteria 8AM-3PM 7171 Inside Usage X

Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights - E. Downing

11/18 &19/12, 11/20/12,

12/4/12, 1/18/12 Tues, Thurs

& Fri Administration Auditorium 8AM-4PM 7086 Inside Usage X

Preschool Registration Evening Hours - Selena Robinson

9/11, 9/18, 10/2, 10/3/12

Tues & Wed Administration Auditorium 4:30PM-8PM 6681

Inside Usage X

Interviews - Human Resources 8/16/12 Thursday TCHS Main

Campus A133, A106,

A114 9AM-4:30PM 2391 Inside Usage X

Employee Kickoff - Denise Holguin 8/28/12 Wednesday Columbus Cafeteria & Auditorium 7AM-3PM 7336

Inside Usage X

New Position Interviews - Denyce Carroll 8/16/12 Thursday Administration Auditorium 8AM-8PM 2388

Inside Usage X

New Position Interviews - Denyce Carroll 8/17/12 Friday Administration

Bd. Conf. Room 8AM-8PM 2389

Inside Usage X

Kindergarten & Pre K Orientation - Mark Patterson 8/17/12 Monday Hedgepeth Cafeteria

9:30AM-11:30AM 7594

Inside Usage X

Parent Literacy Kickoff - Caren Wilson 8/30/12 Thursday MLK Cafetorium 6PM-8PM 8665

Inside Usage X

TEDI - End of Year Event - Louise Shabazz 5/20-23/13 Mon-Thurs Hedgepeth Auditorium

9AM-3PM & 5PM-7PM 7110

Outside Usage X

TEDI - 5th Grade Program - Louise Shabazz 11/12 - 5/13 Thursday Hedgepeth Auditorium 12PM-5:30PM 7109

Outside Usage X

New Hire Interviews - Human Resources 8/20-24/12 Mon-Fri Administration Auditorium 9AM-9PM 2387

Inside Usage X

Retired Teachers Training - Kelli D. Tard 8/27-30/12 Mon-Thurs Kilmer Computer Lab 9AM-3PM 7333

Inside Usage X

Job Fair - Human Resources 8/20-24/12 Mon-Fri Administration

Auditorium & Bd Conf.

Room 5PM-10PM 7152 Inside Usage X

Early Childhood - Inez DeJesus 8/21, 8/23, 8/28,

8/30/12 Tues & Thurs Grant Foyer Area 8:30AM-1PM 6688

Inside Usage X

Preschool Registration - Selena Robinson 2/13 - 6/13 Mon-Fri Administration Auditorium 8AM-3PM 1060

Inside Usage X

TEDI - Louise Shabazz 11/2012 - 5/2013 Thursday Mott Auditorium 9AM-12PM 7111 Outside Usage X

TCEC - Denine Jones 8/25/12 Saturday TCHS Main

Campus Parking Lot 10AM-3PM 6786 Outside Usage X

Nurses' Meeting -Marge Dooley 9/5/12 Wednesday Grant Cafeteria 3PM-5PM 1827 Inside Usage X

New Teacher Orientation - Kathleen Smallwood Johnson 8/30/12 Thursday Kilmer Gymnasium 8PM-4PM 1765

Inside Usage X

Test Prep - QuinnShauna Felder-Snipes 9/17/12 - 6/30/13 Mondays

TCHS Main Campus Room B-112 3PM-5:30PM 6793

Inside Usage X

College Admissions Workship - QuinnShauna Felder-Snipes 9/17/12 - 6/30/13

Mons & Thurs

TCHS Main Campus Room A133 3PM-5PM 6787

Inside Usage X

Parent Teacher Conference - Marc Maurice 3/20/13 Wednesday

TCHS Main Campus Auditorium 6PM-7:30PM 6788

Inside Usage X




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Back-to-School Night - Marc Maurice 9/25/12 Tuesday

TCHS Main Campus Classrooms 6PM-7:30PM 6791

Inside Usage X

American Marching Association - Drill Team Competition - Angela Doggett 11/10/12 Saturday

TCHS Main Campus

Cafeteria & Gymnasium 8AM-6PM 6459

Outside Usage X

Freshmen Orientation - Marc Maurice 8/28 & 29/12

Tues. & Wed

TCHS Main Campus Auditorium 6PM-8PM 6789

Inside Usage X

Employment Interviews - Human Resource 8/31/12 Friday Administration

Bd. Conf. Room 9AM-1:30PM 2392

Inside Usage X

Non Public Schools Meeting - Fran Atchinson 9/21/12 Friday Administration Auditorium 9AM-12PM 2676

Inside Usage X

Positive Impact Afterschool Program - Louise Shabazz 9/10/12 - 6/14/13 Mon-Fri Washington

Cafeteria & 4 Classrooms 3PM-6PM 2548

Outside Usage X

c. Out of District Placements – September 2012

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Placements for September 2012:

# of Students Special

Ed

School

Per Pupil

Cost PRORATED

Total

Effective

Dates

Comment

1 Woods Services ED 1,787.50 1,787.50

One to One

Increase from 34,125 previously approved, to 35,912.50

1 Bonnie Brae DH 62,100.00 62,100.00 9/6/12-6/30/13

1 Titusville Academy WJ 45,151.76 45,151.76 9/4/12-6/30/13

1 Delaware Valley School RB 52,647.47 52,647.47 9/5/12-6/30/13

1 Yale School - Medford A.R. 47,034.00 47,034.00 9/5/12-6/30/13

Hampton Academy

3 W.F., A.P.P., A.W. 47,729.00 143,187.00 9/6/12-6/30/13

Private School

GAAP 11-000-100-566-0000-00-84 TOTAL 351,907.73

1 Commission For The Blind C.S.D. 1,700.00 1,700.00 9/1/12-6/30/13

1 Increase from Level 1 R.W. 9,800.00 9,800.00 9/1/12-6/30/13

$1,700 previously approved to Level 3 - total $11,500.00

Tution - Other

GAAP # 11-000-100-569-0000-00-84

TOTAL 11,500.00




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BCSSSD - ESY

7 C.C., I.C., L.G., R.J., L.L., L.P., T.W. 2,500.00 17,500.00 7/2/12-7/30/12

County Special Services

GAAP # 11-000-100-565-0000-00-84

TOTAL 17,500.00

1 Ewing High School Q.C. 21,054.00 21,054.00 9/6/12-6/30/13

Court Ordered

GAAP #11-000-100-562-0000-00-84 TOTAL 21,054.00

Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (Special Education)

34 J.A., B.A.S., T.B., W.B., 37,000.00 1,258,000.0

0 9/1/12-6/3013

D.C., C.D., J.D., J.E.B.,

A.G.P., Z.H., T.J., D.J.,

A.K.G., D.L., I.L., T.M.,

A.M.M., Q.M., R.M.,

N.M., J.N., D.R., D.R.,

T.R., W.R., J.S., G.T.,

H.W., B.W., D.W., J.W.,

M.W., J.W., D.W.

1 B.M. 18,500.00 18,500.00 9/1/12-6/30/13

Hunterdon County ESC Speech Services

9 B.A.S., C.D., D.J., I.L., 3,400.00 30,600.00 9/1/12-6/30/13

B.M., N.M., J.W., M.W., J.W.

Hunterdon County Esc Personal Assistant

1 A.K.G. 35,000 35,000.00 9/1/12-6/30/13

GAAP # 11-000-100-565-0000-00-84




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TOTAL 1,342,100.0

0

Hunterdon County Alternative School (General Education)

14 B.B., X.F., S.G., A.G., 15,500.00 217,000.00 9/1/12-6/30/13

M.H., S.J., M.M., J.M.,

R.M., B.P., S.S., A.T., A.T., M.W.

Education Services Commission

GAAP # 11-000-100-565-0000-00-84

TOTAL 217,000.00

TOTAL 1,961,061.7

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d. List of Bills

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, September 24, 2012 Board meeting in the amount of $21,115,528.41. (Attachment 3-D)

e. Resolution for Maximum Travel Expenditure

BE IT RESOLVED: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12, in each pre-budget year, the Trenton Board of Education is required to establish a maximum travel expenditure amount for the budget year which may not be exceeded; and be it further RESOLVED: The Board of Education has determined that the maximum travel expenditure amount includes all travel that is supported by State and local funds; and be it further RESOLVED: The Board of Education has elected to exclude travel expenditures supported by federal funds, which is $60,000, from the maximum travel expenditure amount; therefore BE IT RESOLVED: That the Trenton Board of Education hereby establishes the maximum travel expenditure amount for the 2012-2013 school year as $100,000.00 from the General Fund.




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f. Joint Transportation Agreement with Hamilton Township Board of Education

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2012-2013 Contractual Agreement between Hamilton Township Board of Education and the Trenton Board of Education for the provision of transportation services for choice students at a per annum cost of $775.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. The above cost is payable by the Hamilton Township Board of Education to the Trenton Board of Education before June 30, 2013. (Account Code: 11-000-270-511-0000-00-65)

g. Joint Transportation Agreement with Hamilton Township Board of Education

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2012-2013 Contractual Agreement between Hamilton Township Board of Education and the Trenton Board of Education for the provision of transportation services for one special education pupil at a per annum cost of $8,314.20. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. The above cost is payable to the Hamilton Township Board of Education by the Trenton Board of Education before June 30, 2013. (Account Code: 11-000-270-514-0000-00-65)

h. Joint Transportation Agreement with Toms River Regional Board of Education

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2012-2013 Contractual Agreement between Toms River Regional Board of Education and the Trenton Board of Education for the provision of transportation services for one special education pupil at a per annum cost of $883.80. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. The above cost is payable to the Toms River Regional Board of Education by the Trenton Board of Education before June 30, 2013. (Account Code: 11-000-270-514-0000-00-65)

i. Resolution to Correct Tuition Amount for Titusville Academy




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BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Correct Tuition Amount for Titusville Academy from the August 2012 agenda. The dollar amount should have been $767,579.92 instead of $722,428.16. The difference is $45,151.76 charged to Funding Source: 11-000-100-566-0000-00-84. (Multiplied 16 students x $45,151.76 instead of 17 students x $45,151.76)

j. Resolution for Kilmer School to Accept a Donation from Love Thy Neighbor, LLC

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Kilmer School to Accept a Donation from Love Thy Neighbor, LLC. The donation of 75 bookbags and supplies will benefit Kindergarten Students at Kilmer School for the 2012-2013 school year.

k. Professional Services Contract – Loving Care Agency BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Loving Care Agency to provide private duty nursing services for students A.A. and S.C. for the period September 6, 2012 through June 24, 2013 at a cost not to exceed $120,000.00. 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: 11-000-213-330-0000-00-84)

l. Professional Services Contract – MED-FLEX, Inc. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with MED-FLEX, Inc., to provide collection and transportation of medical/infectious waste from the District’s health offices to a licensed processing/disposal facility. Service will be provided for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a cost not to exceed $1,725.00. 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: 11-000-213-330-0000-00-56)

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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 an Educational Services Contract with Pearson for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost not to exceed $41,573.00. The following reading program will be provided to benefit general education students at Stokes Elementary School: Waterford Program. 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: 11-000-221-320-0000-00-82)

n. Amendment to Board Committee Assignments for 2012-2013 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, amends the Board Committee Assignments for 2012-2013 to designate Toby Sanders as the Board’s Representative on the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission.

o. Resolution to Contract with Mercer County Technical Schools (Thomas J. Rubino Academy) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves two Articulation Agreements for placement of classified and non-classified students at the Thomas J. Rubino Alternative High School.

1. The Interim Alternative Education Program will provide 45 days of instruction for

five (5) program placements at a tuition fee of $17,100.00 per placement. Student program placement means a placement for 180 school days. 20 students for 45 days equal 5 program placements. Amount not to exceed $84.250.00

2. The Alternative High School Program will provide placement for 125 classified and

non-classified student. Annual tuition per pupil is $16,850.00 Amount not to exceed $2,137,500.00

Total amount not to exceed $2,221,750.00 Funding Source: 11-000-100-563-0000-00-84 (General Education) 11-000-100-564-0000-00-84 (Special Education)

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Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with NCS Pearson Educational Group to provide Professional Development for staff on October 19, 2012 at a cost not to exceed $35,000.00. Instruction in the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol will be provided to 210 staff members at Grades 6-12. The target population is General Ed and Bilingual Teachers, with training sessions conducted in Math, Science, Social Studies and World Languages. 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: 20-245-200-300-0000-12-82 and 20-245-100-300-0000-12-82)

q. Professional Services Contract – Mercer County Special Services School District BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Mercer County Special Services School District to assistive technology evaluation services for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. The following services will be provided on an as-needed basis:

Assistive Technology Evaluation - $500.00 Augmentative Communication Evaluation - $800.00 Direct Services/Consultation Services - $88.00 per hour

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: 20-250-100-300-0000-11-84)

r. Resolution to Apply for the 2013 IDEA Entitlement 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 2013 IDEA Entitlement Grant in the amount of $4,032,565 for the period September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. These funds are apportioned as listed below:

Basic (Ages 3-21) $3,336,758 Preschool (Ages 3-5) $ 85,404 Non Public Services $ 5,518 Coordinated Early Intervening $ 604,885

s. Professional Services Contract – Dr. Jay Schneider, Thomas Jefferson University




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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 a Professional Services Contract with Dr. Jay Schneider, Thomas Jefferson University to provide training to Child Study Team Specialists on lead poisoning, on October 19, 2012 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: 11-000-219-580-0000-00-84)

t. Professional Services Contract – Maxim Healthcare - PULLED BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Maxim Healthcare to provide private duty nursing services for students A.I., J.A., B.M.R. and A.A. for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a cost of $65,000 per student, not to exceed $300,000.00. 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: 11-000-213-330-0000-00-84)

u. Resolution to Adopt the Danielson Model Formative Teacher Evaluation Instrument -

PULLED BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to adopt the Danielson Model Formative Teacher Evaluation Instrument (Attachment 3-U – Draft document). Final document will be provided under separate cover.

v. Revised School Calendar for 2012-2013 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised School Calendar for 2012-2013 (Attachment 3-V).

w. Professional Services Contract – Camelot Educational Resources BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the




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Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Camelot Educational Resources as a substitute provider of speech services for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00. Administrative Approval August 18. 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: 11-000-216-320-0000-00-84)

x. Professional Services Contract – Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission as a substitute provider of occupational services, speech services and physical therapy services, psychological services, social services and educational services, for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00. Administrative Approval August 18. 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)

y. Professional Services Contract – Christina Leverich BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Christina Leverich to provide educational interpreting services for student M.W. twice per week at $45.00 per hour. The period of service is September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a total cost not to exceed $15,000.00. Administrative Approval August 18. 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: 11-000-213-330-0000-00-84)

z. Professional Services Contract – The Signing Sanford BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the




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Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with The Signing Sanford to provide educational interpreting services for student M.W. three times per week at $40.00 per hour. The period of service is September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 at a total cost not to exceed $20,000.00. Administrative Approval August 18. 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: 11-000-213-330-0000-00-84)

aa. Resolution Authorizing a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Open Systems Integrators, Inc. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Open Systems Integrators, Inc. to provide professional technical services to furnish and install all required equipment, materials and associated piping/wiring, necessary for the installation of a new security surveillance system in the Trenton High School West School at a cost not to exceed $315,645.74. 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: 30-000-400-450-1003-12-00)

bb. Professional Services Contract – Tyler Technologies BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Tyler Technologies to provide training in Versatrans Technologies software at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00. 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 Codes: 11-000-251-340-0000-00-60 and 11-000-270-593-0000-00-65)

cc. Resolutions to Accept Funds from Trenton Iron & Metal Corporation BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the




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Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolutions to Accept Funds from Trenton Iron & Metal Corporation. The District received the following payments for unsalvageable scrap metal that remained after thefts at the schools: Monument School - $318.35; Rivera School - $1,283.25.

dd. Professional Services Contract – Charlotte Danielson BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Charlotte Danielson to provide professional development on October 19, 2012 at a cost not to exceed $3,950.00. Teachers will receive training on the Charlotte Danielson Evaluation Instrument, to understand expectations and adequately use all four domains of the evaluation to guide their professional practice in the classroom. 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: 20-275-200-300-0000-12-82)

ee. Approval of (Aramark) Food Services Management Contract for 2012-2013 School Year RESOLVED, that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and are

directed to execute said resolution on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education.

RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education approves the Management Fee and

Guarantees as per the contract section;

H. MANAGEMENT FEE(S)/GUARANTEES

1) Payment to the FSMC:

a. The Local Education Agency shall reimburse ARAMARK for all Reimbursable Items (as defined

in Article II, Section B.11). In addition, LEA shall pay FSMC an allowance for its General and Administrative Expense of $0.1030 per meal served under the National School Lunch, Breakfast and After School Snacks Programs and for each Meal Equivalent served.

b. Local Education Agency shall pay to ARAMARK a management fee of $0.0258 per meal served under the National School Lunch, Breakfast and After School Snacks Programs, and for each Meal Equivalent served (the “Management Fee”).

c. The total of such Reimbursable Items, the allowance for ARAMARK’S General and

Administrative Expense, and the Management Fee shall be referred to as “Local Education




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Agency’s Financial Obligation”. “General and Administrative Expense” means ARAMARK’S allowance for the financial reporting, legal, tax and audit services, and management oversight provided to client locations by ARAMARK at the regional and corporate levels.

d. The number of National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and After School Snack Program meals

served to children shall be determined by actual count. A “Meal Equivalent” provided by ARAMARK is determined by dividing the total of cash receipts, other than from sales of National School Lunch Program meals, School Breakfast Program meals, After School Snack Program meals, or Cash Equivalents, by the Equivalency Factor. The Equivalency Factor used to determine the number of Meal Equivalents served by ARAMARK shall be the amount of $1.00.

e. If Local Education Agency requires ARAMARK to provide food service workers for events

outside of the Food Service Program, the parties shall mutually agree on the charges for such service. The parties agree that such fees shall not be included in the food service budget for purposes of calculating any amounts owed by ARAMARK under the financial guarantee set forth in Section J.2.

2) Financial Guarantee (Break Even):

a. Projected Break-Even Budget: ARAMARK ESTIMATES THAT Local Education Agency’s

Total Food Service Costs for the Current Year shall not exceed Gross Receipts for the Current Year for those items of revenue and expense set forth in the mutually agreed upon Projected Food Service Budget attached hereto as Exhibit A.

b. Reimbursement: ARAMARK agrees to reimburse Local Education Agency for the amount, if

any, by which Local Education Agency’s actual Total Food Service Costs for the Current Year exceed Gross Receipts for the Current Year (“Local Education Agency Shortfall”)

ff. Resolution for TCHS Main to Accept a Donation from the Trenton Public Education

Foundation BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for TCHS Main to Accept a Donation from the Trenton Public Education Foundation in the amount of $1,352.00. The funds will be used to provide bus transportation, meals and teacher stipends, enabling the TCHS Robotics Team to make a presentation at the New Jersey School Boards Association Annual Workshop in Atlantic City, highlighting the positive aspects of education in the Trenton Public Schools.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REMARKS Mr. Durán asked for a moment of silence for Ms. Regina Thompson-Jenkins, who suffered the tragic loss of her son Tré Lane over the past weekend. He recalled Ms. Glenn’s earlier public comments, stating that Ms. Thompson-Jenkins has been an employee of the District for 25 years and has been an active community member in the City. Mr. Durán reminded staff about the role they play in educating the whole child.




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The Superintendent thanked Dunn Middle School Principal Addie Lane and Vice Principals Matthew Cordonnier and Sharon Courtney for their support of the students who presented this evening. He stressed the importance of letting students know we are proud of them and highlighting their positive contributions to the community. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS At this time, President Sanders stated that Ms. Taylor-Hayes wished to discuss some matters of concern. Ms. Taylor-Hayes asked for an update from the Superintendent on the role of School Leadership Councils (SLC). Mr. Durán said his staff is still looking into this issue, stating that the Board requested equity and consistency among all SLCs, and he plans on submitting a proposal very soon. President Sanders observed that many of the priority initiatives planned by individual schools are contingent upon approval of the actions of the SLC. Ms. Millington requested a list of which schools have an SLC, the names of team members, and which schools do not have an SLC. Ms. Montaño also felt that the Curriculum Committee should receive minutes of SLC meetings. Ms. Taylor-Hayes wished to thank the Dunn Middle School students for their presentation. She stated this is the type of positive image that needs to be expressed. Ms. Taylor-Hayes announced that she is now on the New Jersey School Boards Association Board of Directors, representing Mercer County. She is also the Vice President of the Mercer County School Board. Mr. Truehart wished to acknowledge and thank the Superintendent’s Leadership Team and Dunn School administration for the student performance tonight. He observed that parents have also played a role in the successes of their children. Mr. Sanders expressed his pride in being part of the District, most especially over the past weekend as the community rallied to support Ms. Thompson-Jenkins. He thanked everyone for their presence and caring. He also stated that the Board and community organizations will need to work together through summit meetings, in an endeavor to increase peace and safety in the City. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion was made by Ms. Millington and seconded by Ms. Montaño to adjourn the meeting into Executive Session. All were in favor 0 opposed 0 abstentions. Mr. Sanders read the Executive Session Resolution:

WHEREAS, The Board of Education must discuss subjects concerning personnel matters, negotiations, and legal matters;




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WHEREAS, The aforesaid subjects are not appropriate subjects to be discussed in public meeting; and, WHEREAS, The aforesaid subjects to be discussed are within the exemptions which are permitted to be discussed and acted upon in closed executive session pursuant to P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, it is therefore RESOLVED, That the aforesaid subjects shall be discussed in closed executive session by this Board and administrative staff at the conclusion of the public segment of this meeting, and information pertaining thereto will be made available to the public as soon thereafter as possible and once the reasons for nondisclosure no longer exist.

ADJOURN 6:47 p.m. REOPEN PUBLIC MEETING Open Public Meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.

Motion was made by Mr. Redd and seconded by Ms. Taylor-Hayes to rescind approval of Human Resources Item A-4. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Denise Millington X Sasa Olessi Montaño X Jason Redd X Jane Rosenbaum X Nicola Tatum absent Mary Taylor-Hayes X Justine Torres absent Gerald Truehart II X Toby Sanders X

RESCIND APPROVAL: 2. Human Resources

a. Abolishment of Positions BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following abolishment of positions: 4. Approve the abolishment of the position of Director of HIB and Affirmative Action – Office of

Superintendent – Central Administration, effective September 30, 2012.




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Motion was made by Mr. Redd and seconded by Ms. Taylor-Hayes to table Human Resources Item H-9 to the October 9 Board Meeting. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Denise Millington X Sasa Olessi Montaño X Jason Redd X Jane Rosenbaum X Nicola Tatum absent Mary Taylor-Hayes X Justine Torres absent Gerald Truehart II X Toby Sanders X

TABLE TO OCTOBER 9 BOARD MEETING: 2. Human Resources

h. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following appointments: 9. Ms. Everene Downing – from: Director of HIB and Affirmative Action – Office of Superintendent,

at the salary of $138,929.00, to: Director of Early Childhood – Early Childhood Department, no change in salary, effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

Motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. ADJOURN 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted

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Documents

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