MARCH 24, 2014 REGULAR MEETING CONSIDERATION … · Maretta Martine, Dawn Kelley, Ann Jeanette Ring, Maretta Marke, Keisha Gaymon This proposal was originally Board approved on December

MARCH 24, 2014 REGULAR MEETING

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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS BY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SPECIAL ED & STUDENT SERVICES

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT: a. Resolution Revising Dates and Staff for Model Lessons in Comprehensive Math

Professional Development b. Resolution Approving Extended School Year Program c. Revised Proposal for District CENSUS/ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL

Program d. Proposal for Adoption of the SALSA Spanish Language and Culture Video Series

for 2014-2015 e. Proposal for After School K-5 Language Arts Curriculum Writing Sessions f. Proposal for I-Days for Refining K-5 Language Arts Curriculum g. Revised Resolution and Proposal to Approve Professional Development Services

from the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) for the Progressive Science Initiative

h. Resolution to Adopt Templates for Teachers i. Revised Proposal to Approve I-Day for Renzulli On-Line Training j. Resolution to Approve the Submission of a Waiver Application to the New Jersey

State Department of Education k. Resolution and Proposal for Youth Summit l. Resolution to Approve Parent Workshops by Ward m. Resolution to Approve 1-Day Corrective Action Roadmap (CAR) Framework

Overview CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT - SCHOOLS: n. Student Study Trips o. Revised Proposal for Integrating the iPad into Instruction at Daylight/Twilight p. Resolution and Proposal for Summer High School Program q. Resolution and Proposal for Alumni Directory/Harris Connect at TCHS Main r. Revised Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera

Middle School s. Resolution and Proposal for Career Day at Robbins Elementary School

2. HUMAN RESOURCES a. Abolishment of Position(s) b. Creation of Position(s) c. Job Descriptions – Revised d. Retirement(s) e. Resignation f. Emergent Hire(s) g. Appointments


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h. Reassignment(s)/Transfer(s) i. Leave(s) of Absence j. Extended Leave(s) of Absence k. Return from Leave(s) of Absence l. Salary Adjustment(s) m. Contractual Entitlements n. Professional Development(s) o. Professional Development(s) Revised p. Before and After School Programs q. Volunteers r. Student Teacher Practicum/Intern(s)

3. FINANCE & FACILITIES a. Appropriation Transfers – January 2014 b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – January 2014 c. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – January 2014 d. A-148 Secretary’s Report – February 2014 e. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – February 2014 f. Staff Travel g. List of Bills h. Out of District Placements – March 2014 i. Facilities Report – March 2014 j. Acceptance of Donations k. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – May 20, 2014 l. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – June 13, 2014 m. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – April 1, 2014 n. Joint Transportation Agreement with Edison Township Public Schools o. Resolution to Approve Swing Space for TCHS Main Staff and Students p. Resolution to Approve Adoption of the Final 2014/2015 Budget q. Resolution Requiring Direct Deposit r. Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy s. Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy t. Professional Services Contract – Joan Stevens u. Professional Services Contract – Epic v. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide

Comprehensive Professional Development for Literacy Teacher Leaders and Classroom Teachers in English Language Arts and Literacy for 2014-2015

w. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Before and After School Programs for 2014-2015

x. Revised Resolution for License Agreement with The War Memorial/Patriots Theater for Graduation Ceremonies

y. Resolution for Route Increase Due to Bus Aide Required z. Resolution for Payment of Additional Audit Premium to Atlantic Associates

Insurance Agency, Inc. aa. Professional Services Contract – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt bb. Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Hedgepeth Williams

Middle School cc. Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Rivera Middle School


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dd. Resolution to Collaborate with Boys & Girls Club on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC)

ee. Resolution to Collaborate with Genesis Paces on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC)

ff. Resolution to Administer the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant Student Survey for Spring 2014

gg. Professional Services Contract – Blackboard hh. Professional Services Contract – Fibertech ii. Professional Services Contract – Fibertech jj. Resolution to Approve Amended and Restated 403(b) Plan Documents kk. Resolution to Approve Draft Sublease Agreements between the New Jersey

Schools Development Authority and the Trenton Board of Education ll. Professional Services Contract with Dr. Michael Boyle mm. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide a Project

Management Firm to Assist with the Construction Oversight of the Trenton Central High School Project

nn. Resolution and Proposal for TCHS Main Campus Move oo. Professional Services Contract – Kid’s Nation/National Honors Tour pp. Professional Services Contract – The College of New Jersey qq. Resolution to Submit Amendments to the Five Year Preschool Program Plan

Update for School Years 2014-2015 rr. Resolution to Apply for the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group 2014 Safety

Grant


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

1. CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ SPECIAL ED & STUDENT SERVICES

CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

a. Resolution Revising Dates and Staff for Model Lessons in Comprehensive Math Professional Development BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Revising Dates and Staff for Model Lessons in Comprehensive Math Professional Development as per the schedule (Attachment 1-A)

b. Resolution Approving Extended School Year Program BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Extended School Year Program for students with disabilities for the period July 7, 2014 through August 15, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $240,500.00. The program will be held at P. J. Hill Elementary School. As required by N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.3, the Child Study Team shall determine the need for an extended school year program for classified students who are eligible. Account Code: 11-4xx-100-101-0000-00-84

c. Revised Proposal for District CENSUS/ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL Program BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for District CENSUS/ ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL Program as follows, at a cost not to exceed $74,408.00 charged to Account Code 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81:

DATE(S) TARGET POPULATION

STAFF MEMBERS FOR IN-SERVICE DAY

January 8 & 9, 2014; June 2 & 3, 2014 End of Year CENSUS Transition Prep; Weekly beginning January 5, 2014 through June 30, 2014

Bilingual High School Guidance Counselor; ESL Lead Teachers

Jackie Santiago, Sossi Armani, Katia Zorogastua, Alba Rivera, Sharon Grube, Marcel Kragbe, Valeriana Bandeh, Leslie Sparks, Linda Czarnecki, Jolanda Pontoja, Debbie Garnier, Angela Guagliardi-Matuiti, Kelly Fullard, Mary Ann Guarrieri, Sonia Cisneros, Nadia Ramcharan, Maretta Martine, Dawn Kelley, Ann Jeanette Ring, Maretta Marke, Keisha Gaymon

This proposal was originally Board approved on December 16, 2013. The revision is needed to add annual measurable achievement objectives related professional development and articulation for both staff and families. Also added are after school Bilingual/ESL screenings of incoming students by ESL teachers.


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d. Proposal for Adoption of SALSA Spanish Language and Culture Video

Series for 2014-2015 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Adoption of SALSA Spanish Language and Culture Video Series for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $17,850.00. SALSA will serve as K-1 District-Wide Elementary World Language supplemental materials. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-240-100-610-0000-00-81

e. Proposal for After School K-5 Language Arts Curriculum Writing Sessions BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for After School K-5 Language Arts Curriculum Writing Sessions for the period April 14 through May 26, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Under the direction of the Language Arts Supervisor, teachers will meet to align Curriculum to Journeys Materials that were purchased as a resource, and to revise the K-1 Curriculum. Account Code: 11-000-221-110-0009-00-81

f. Proposal for I-Days for Refining K-5 Language Arts Curriculum BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for I-Days for Refining K-5 Language Arts Curriculum on April 4, April 11, April 25 and May 2, 2014 for the following staff members: Mary Guarin, Heather Lieberman, Mary Tomlin, Zebbie Belton, Stephanie Gammone, Nancy Livesay, Michelle DePompo, Elena Stremlo, Denise Hallinan, Carolyn Plunkett, Barbara Lewis, Christine Masterson, Karen McLaughlin, Natasha Boyd, Patrick Reis, Kia Johnson, Blair Whittaker, Yakima Leak, Holly V. Molnaur and Cassandra Holcomb

g. Revised Resolution and Proposal to Approve Professional Development Services from the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) for the Progressive Science Initiative BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Resolution and Proposal for Professional Development Services from the New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning (NJCTL) for the Progressive Science Initiative, for the period March 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $89,588.00. Training in Progressive Science Initiative will be provided for up to 19 teachers with a commitment to earn a Physics endorsement. The program costs include $27,000.00 for


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consultant NJCTL. This item was previously Board approved on February 24, 2014. It is being resubmitted to change the overall dollar amount from $76,412.00 to $89,588.00 due to the increase in the number of teachers from 15 to 19 and to revise the GAAP Codes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Codes 20-275-200-300-0000-13-82 and 20-275-200-101-0009-14-82

h. Resolution to Adopt Templates for Teachers BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Adopt Templates for Teachers as follows: Record of Professional Development Annual Hours, Instructional Support Plan, Professional Development Plan and Corrective Action Plan. (Attachment 1-H)

i. Revised Proposal to Approve I-Day for Renzulli On-Line Training BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for I-Day for Renzulli On-Line Training for the 2013-2014 school year at no cost to the District. Selected middle school teachers will attend training at the Central Services Building, Cyberspace on Tuesday April 15, 2014 for the continuation of learning the Renzulli School Wide Enrichment (SEM) Model. This proposal was originally Board approved on January 27, 2014. The training date has been rescheduled from February 5 due to a snow day.

j. Resolution to Approve the Submission of a Waiver Application to the New

Jersey State Department of Education WHEREAS the District wishes to ensure that all Student Growth Objectives (SGO) are measurable to allow all teachers to receive a summative evaluation, and WHEREAS teachers will have an opportunity to adjust any found immeasurable SGOs, and WHEREAS the approval of the New Jersey State Department of Education is required to make changes to an SGO under the Achieve NJ process; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to N. J. A. C. 6A:10-4.1(c) and 10-4.2(e.5), approves the submission of a Waiver Application to the New Jersey State Department of Education for the adjustment of any SGOs found to be unusable. (Attachment 1-J)


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k. Resolution and Proposal for Youth Summit BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for a Youth Summit to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at The College of New Jersey at a cost not to exceed $19,700.00. Funding will be through the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant. The Youth Summit will have five themes to address issues surrounding 1) Mental Health; 2) Student Health; 3) School Safety and city wide-violent crime; 4) Restorative Justice/Climate and Culture and 5) Substance abuse - alcohol, drugs, etc. The Summit will host 150 students in grades 6 - 12. The students have been part of the planning process, and The College of New Jersey has donated the use of their School of Education facility. The Summit is proposed to hear student voices regarding programming and services that meet their needs, based upon data from the Spring 2013 Student Survey. (Attachment 1-K) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-316-200-300-1000-13-57

l. Resolution to Approve Parent Workshops by Ward

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approves the request by the District wide PTA/PTO to Hold Parent Workshops by Ward in each Middle School and the feeder Elementary Schools each week during the month of April, at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00. The purpose of the workshops will be to provide parents with strategies in the Areas of Reading/Literacy and Math Comprehension. There will also be a mini session on parent advocacy - “Your Child and You.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-235-200-101-0009-13-82

m. Resolution to Approve 1-Day Corrective Action Roadmap (CAR) Framework Overview BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approves the Resolution to Approve 1-Day Corrective Action Roadmap (CAR) Framework Overview, at no cost to the Board. CAR provides a framework for the school-based structures around which student achievement should revolve, and includes components that address staff member feedback when planning for district learning.


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CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - SCHOOLS:

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

Agenda Applicant School Destination Purpose No. of Stud- ents

Date Funds Cost GAAP Coode

March Melda Grant, Joy Walker

TCHS Chambers

Princeton Marriott at

Forrestal Vlg

To participate in the Prevent Child Abuse

NJ annual PLP Family

Empowerment Day Conference

5 5/21/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Revised from

2/10/14 Board

Meeting

Ms. Wright, Mr. Key

TCHS Chambers

Philadelphia, PA

To develop college and career readiness

skills and provide information about

law and law-related careers.

30 3/11/2014 (revised)

Board Costs to be paid by host organization

March Mary Burks, Corey

Laramore, Terry Troupe

TCHS Chambers

Paul Robeson Elementary

School

Students will enhance their

personal development and

presentation skills by receiving hands on

experience educating and inspiring young

children in a classroom setting.




TCHS Chambers

Mott Elementary

School









TCHS Chambers

Washington Elementary

School







March Melda Grant, Joy Walker,

Eliza Williams, C. Laramore,

G. Nelson

TCHS Chambers

Raritan Valley Community

College

Students will be offered the

opportunity to participate in the

Planned Parenthood of Central and

Greater Northern New Jersey Annual Teen Conference.


March Mr. Williamson,

Tariq Holman, Patrick

Mahoney

TCHS Chambers

MCCC Trenton Campus

To develop college and career readiness

skills


March Annie Coleman, Jonathan

Moore, Ronald

TCHS Cambers University of Penn

Students will be able to participate in

running and field

12 4/24 – 4/26 $0 No cost to the Board


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Butka events for universities and

colleges to preview and inquire.

March Rebecca Schwartz,

School Nurse, Colin Campbell

TCHS – West McCarter Theatre

Students will be able to analyze the

author’s choices for words and meaning

and analyze the director’s choices for the stage production.



TCHS West Princeton Marriott at

Forrestal Vlg





March Melda Grant, Joy Walker,

Eliza Williams, Corey

Laramore, Gary Nelson

TCHS – West Raritan Valley Community

College






Daylight/ Twilight

Princeton Marriott at

Forrestal Vlg





Revised from

1/13/14 Board

Meeting

Veronica Love, Alex Lozano

Daylight/ Twilight

Lucien Manor, Berlin, NJ

SWBAT plan out a cost analysis of

attending the prom in economics class and attending the

prom as final project.

25 5/2/2014 Board $522.24 (Revised)

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

35

Revised from 2/24 Board

Meeting

Diane Davies Daylight/ Twilight

Empire Beauty Sch

Students will be given a tour and orientation of a private beauty

school.

10 5/19/2014 Board $316.20 (Revised)

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

35

Rev from 1/13/14 Bd Mtg

Amy Scott-Randolph, Mrs.

Grant

Daylight/ Twilight

Conference Center at MCCC

To participate in self-advocacy and career workshops.

10 5/2/2014 Board $438.60 (revised)

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

35 March Barbara Konig Daylight/

Twilight Rutgers

University Students will be able to describe a variety of sustainable food

practices and address growing consumer

demand for sustainable produced

menu items.

20 4/7/2014 Board $221.30 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

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March Veronica Love, Alex Lozano

Daylight/ Twilight

Meadowlands Secaucus, NJ

Students will visit a college fair, students learn about life as a

college student, benefits of staying in

school and continuing their

education.

80 4/24/2014 Board $473.28 15-190-100-590-0000-00-

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Revised from 1/13

Board Meeting

Tonya Grant, Richard

Smeresky, Tony Jones

Daylight/ Twilight

Dorney Park, Allentown, PA

Students will be able to apply critical

thinking skills and problem-solving

skills to make reasoned decisions about their future

careers.

80 6/6/2014 Board $1261.08 (Revised)

15-000-0270-512-0000-00-

35

Revised from 1/13

Board Meeting

Amy Scott-Randolph, Mrs. Grant-Brown, Mrs. Bryant,

Ms. Mohammed,

Daylight/ Twilight

New York, NY Students will gain experience to apply to life skills. They

will study train schedules, how to

order from

10 4/3/2014 Board $330.00 (Revised)

$465.00 (revised)

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

35 15-000-270-

512-0000-00-35


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Mrs. Burnett restaurants and appropriate behavior

in social settings.

$382.50 (Revised)

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

35

Revised from 2/24

Board Meeting

Nadia Ramcharan, Hilda Diaz,

Jenny Featherston,

Carmen Sanchez, A. Ruiz, Ethan

Schlam, Orlando

Southerland, Tiana Adair,

Carla Williams, David Schapell, Donna Green, Nurse Hughes

Dunn Middle School

Arm & Hammer Stadium

Trenton, NJ

SWBAT analyze the different elements of

a sports game including player

stats, stadium and team history.

130 5/15/2014 Board $486.54 (revised)

$840.00 (revised)

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

10 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-10

Revised from

11/25 Board

Meeting

Y. Phillips, Robert Lee, Dawn Reyes

Dunn Middle School

State Capitol Students will be able to identify the

principal function of the NJ Legislature as

well as the NJ Governor.

30 ¾/2014 (Revised)

$0 No cost to the Board

March Lauren Imbalzano, N. Ramcharan, J.

Featherston, C. Sanchez, A.

Ruiz, J. Kiernan, R. Brown, P. Hughes, J.

Dunston, F. Stockton, Y. Phillips, J. Pasko, J.

Karkowsky, D. Rogers

Dunn Middle School

Colonial Bowling Lanes

Students will learn about the importance of team building and

team work.

150 4/1/2014 Board $486.54

$2470.05

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

10 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-10

March W. Kelly, N. Ramcharan, F. Featherston, C.

Sanchez, A. Ruiz, J.

Kiernan, R. Brown, P. Hughes, L.

Imbalzano, J. Dunston, F. Stockton, Y. Phillips, J. Pasko, J.

Karkowsky, D. Rogers, R. Stand, B. Exner, O Russo, S. Lipera, R.

Rubino, M. Hightower-

Teel, N. Cohen, L. Braconi, R. Morales, M. Hernandez

Dunn Middle School

Medieval Times,

Lyndhurst, NJ

Students will learn about the age of

bravery and honor and witness epic

battles of steal and steed from the

Medieval Times Show. Students will see first-hand how

jousting tournaments took place and inspiring horsemanship and

falconry.

250 6/12/2014 Board $2167.50

$9,215.85

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

10 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-10

Revised from 2/24

Board meeting

Mrs. Russo, Mrs. Stockton,

Mrs. Lipira, Mrs. Walsh,

Mrs. Little, Ms. Gonzalez

Dunn Middle School

State Theatre, New

Brunswick, NJ

Students will be able to view a production

of spoken word poetry in order to analyze the main

ideas and supporting

137 3/10/2014 (revised)

Board $709.92 (revised)

$1144.00

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

10 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-10


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details presented in diverse media

formats. March Louise Shabazz,

CHS Staff Dunn Middle

School Franklin Institute, Phila., PA

Stem exploration through curriculum

and exhibits.

128 4/17/2014 $0 Sponsored by 21st Century

grant. March Dawn

Langford, Oliver,

Johnson, Anderson,

Monte, McCoy, Gonzalez, Williams

Hedgepeth/ Williams

Middle School

TCNJ Ewing, NJ

All students will understand and

apply the knowledge of sounds, letters and

words in written English to become independent and fluent readers.

80 5/21/2014 $0 Costs will be covered by

TCNJ Bonner Partnership

March Dawn Langford,

Oliver, Johnson,

Anderson, Monte, McCoy,

Gonzalez, Williams

Hedgepeth/ Williams

Middle School

TCNJ Ewing, NJ







Oliver, Johnson,


Gonzalez, Williams

Hedgepeth/ Williams

Middle School

TCNJ Ewing, NJ







Oliver, Johnson,


Gonzalez, Williams

Hedgepeth/ Williams

Middle School

TCNJ Ewing, NJ







Oliver, Johnson,


Gonzalez, Williams

Hedgepeth/ Williams

Middle School

TCNJ Ewing, NJ







Oliver, Johnson,


Gonzalez, Williams

Hedgepeth/ Williams

Middle School

TCNJ Ewing, NJ






March Carol Drummond,

Mr. Harrington, Mr. Kramer, Mr. Taylor,

Ms. Byrd, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Dublin, Ms. Jenkins, M.

Florence, Ms. Burkholtz, Ms. Campbell, Ms.

Allen, Mr. Gaffin, Ms.

Wannak

Hedgepeth/ Williams

Middle School

Six Flags Jackson, NJ

Students will apply the principles of laws

of motions.

140 6/5/2014 Board $1,566.72

$6558.36

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

08 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-08

Revised from 1/13

Board

W. Walko, Faye, Yoon,

Coe, Murray,

Kilmer Middle School

Adventure Aquarium

Students will be able to identify and describe how

140 3/21/2014 Board $709.92 (Revised)

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

20


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Meeting Nayyar, Feurver, Tocci,

Shannon, Littlepage, Partridge

organisms interact with their

environment.

$2225.30

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

20

Revised from 1/13

Board Meeting

W. Walko, Faye, Bennett,

Merrell, Diamandidis,

Meyer, Anderson,

DiGiuseppe, Lambert, Scott,

Jackson


Adventure Aquarium

Students will be able to identify and describe how

organisms interact with their

environment.

140 3/28/2014 Board $709.92 (Revised)

$2225.30

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

20 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-20

Revised from

11/11/13 Board

Meeting

Carla Millner, Mrs. Lakins, Ms. Wooten,

Mr. Jones, Mrs. Kondash, Ms.

Thatcher


Discovery Time Square,

New York, NY

Students will identify their internal body parts and how they work together to

achieve homeostasis.

120 4/11/2014 Board $1942.56 (revised)

$1920.00

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

24 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-24

Revised from

11/11/13 Board

Meeting

Carla Millner, Erin Kondash,

Lauren Thatcher, Chantel

Wooten, Dana Lakins, Keith

Jones


Spirit Cruises, Phila., PA

Students will observe how the Delaware River benefits both

New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

100 6/13/2014

Time Revised

5:30 – 11:30 pm

Board $1295.04

$4000.00

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

24 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-24

March Lynn Jones-Sandler

Rivera Middle School

Princeton University

To improve the culture and climate

of Rivera School


March Lynn Jones-

Sandler Rivera Middle

School Princeton Blairstown

Center, Blairstown, NJ

To improve the culture and climate of Rivera School.

45 4/21 – 4/22/2014


Revised from

12/16 Board

Meeting

Fred Green Rivera Middle School

Museum of Mathematics

Manhattan, NY

To provide students with a better

understanding of math and show how

math can be fun.

140 5/16/2014 Board $2266.32 (Revised)

$1680.00

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

15 15-190-100-

512-0000-00-15

Revised from 2/24

Board Meeting

M. Dougherty, B. Newton, Y. Gonzalez, R. Manalo, R.

Bennett

Stokes Early Childhood

Center

Howell Living History Farm

Children will observe and examine animal families, especially baby animals and notice details and attributes of farm

animals.

60 4/9/2014 Board $699.36 (Revised)

11-000-270-512-0000-00-

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March Christal Bennett, Robert

Ciaccia, Michael

Wheary, Cathy Little,

Grendolyn Reid

Franklin Elementary

American Museum of

Natural History

SWBAT explore, study, compare and contrast event that

occurred in American History.

79 3/25/2014 Board $2000.00

$1128.00

15-000-240-890-0000-00-

19 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-19

March Colleen Rand Franklin Elementary

Mercer County Court House

Furthering the students’ knowledge of social studies and understanding how

NJ location played an integral role in the

American Resolution.

18 5/16/2014

5/23/2014 (rain date)


Revised from 1/13

Board Meeting

E. Rivera, Mrs. Eutz, Ms.

Schoen, Ms. Beradini,

parent

Grant Elementary

Fun Flex, Laurel, NJ

To introduce children to interactive

experiences and encourage open-

ended child directed and process-driven

play

21 6/9/2014 Board $236.64 (revision)

$447.50

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

20 15-190-100-

590-0000-00-20


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March Jordana Scheer P. J. Hill Elementary

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Students will explore cultures through the

arts.


March Aaron Brooks MLKing Trenton Board

of Education Performance of a varied repertoire.


March Mr. Jeffrey McKeen

MLKing War Memorial District-wide music festival performance


Revised from

11/11 Board

Meeting

Tameka Brooks, all K-5

Staff

Mott Elementary

Princeton Country Club

(Revised)

Students will complete physical

activities and challenges based on

physical conditioning and fitness.

500 6/4/14

6/12/14 (Rain Date Revised)

Board $1946.16 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

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Revised from

12/16 Board

Meeting

Canals, Castillo,

Ayling, Tindall

Robbins Elementary

Philadelphia Zoo

Students will be able to comprehend how humans can change natural habitats in ways that can be

helpful or harmful for animals.

90 4/4/2014 Board $473.28 (revised)

15-000-270-512-0000-00-

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March K. S. Johnson District Wide Grades 6-12

The College of New Jersey

Youth Summit 150 4/12/14 SS/HS Grant

$4,000.00 20-316-200-512-1000-13-

57 March. Phyllis Riley-

Coleman TCHS –

Chambers Orangeburg,

SC The coach will assist

students perform their job as a

cheerleader and obtain college scholarship.

2 4/10 – 4/14/2014


o. Revised Proposal for Integrating the iPad into Instruction at

Daylight/Twilight BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for Integrating the iPad into Instruction at Daylight/Twilight on February 18, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. A full day of professional development will be presented by Kristine Scharaldi, Education Technology Consultant from The School for Global Education & Innovation at Kean University This proposal was originally Board approved on February 10, 2014. A revision is needed to change the account code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-35

p. Resolution and Proposal for Summer High School Program

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for Summer High School Program for the period July 7, 2014 through August 7, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $61,200.00. The program will be held at the West Campus and will allow students to complete graduation requirements in a timely fashion. The cost includes $9,800.00 for purchased services from Advanced Academics.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Codes: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05, 15-190-100-610-0000-00-05, 15-140-100-101-0009-00-05 and 15-422-100-101-0009-00-05

q. Resolution and Proposal for Alumni Directory/Harris Connect at TCHS

Main BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for Alumni Directory/Harris Connect at TCHS Main at no cost to the Board. Harris Direct will update the 1994 TCHS Alumni Directory including school history, biographical listing of former students, class year, post-secondary degrees, etc.

r. Revised Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera Middle School for the period November 12, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $27,903.00. Teachers will be provided training in the following areas, but not limited to: Understanding the Common Core, Planning quality lessons, Managing the classroom and Using Best Practices. This program was originally Board approved on November 11, 2013. The revision is to extend the program to June 30. Account Code: 20-235-200-101-1509-14-82

s. Resolution and Proposal for Career Day at Robbins Elementary School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for Career Day at Robbins Elementary School on March 28, 2014 at no cost to the Board. Community members will different professional career backgrounds will make brief in-classroom presentations to students.


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 2. HUMAN RESOURCES

a. Abolishment of Position(s)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following abolishment of positions, effective July 1, 2014:

POSITION LOCATION 1. Multimedia/Web Specialist F.A.C.E. Department 2. Communications Supply Clerk Systems, Data Management and,

Accountability 3. Compliance Specialist Special Education Department 4. Registered Purchasing Specialist Purchasing Department 5. Transportation Manager Transportation Department 6. Human Resources Manager Human Resources Department 7. Payroll Manager Payroll Department 8. Executive Director Systems, Data

Management, Accountability Systems, Data Management, Accountability

9. Assistant Superintendent (Elementary) Assistant Superintendent’s Office

10. Assistant Superintendent (Secondary) Assistant Superintendent’s Office

11. Manager of Student Discipline/Attendance, Family & Community Engagement

F.A.C.E. Department

12. Paralegal/Legal Assistant Legal Department 13. Grant Manager Funded Programs / Business

Office 14. Parent Liaison (12 month) Bilingual Department 15. Parent Liaison Alternative Education Program 16. Paraprofessionals (32) Special

Education (Self-Contained Classes)

Various Locations

17. Principal Coach/HR Human Resources Department 18. Coordinator of Testing Systems, Data Management and

Accountability 19. Director of Student Information

Systems Systems, Data Management and, Accountability

20. Coordinator of Research & Assessment Systems, Data Management and, Accountability

21. Coordinator of Student Information Systems, Data Management and, Accountability

22. Director of Special Projects Curriculum Department 23. Director of Alternative Program Harrison School 24. Supervisor of Guidance (Elementary) Assistant Superintendent’s

Office 25. Supervisor of Guidance (Secondary) Assistant Superintendent’s

Office 26. Supervisor of Student Records Assistant Superintendent’s

Office


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27. Supervisor of Special Education (2) Curriculum Department 28. Director of Special

Education(Elementary) Special Education Department

29. Director of Special Education (Secondary)

Special Education Department

30. Coordinator of Family Engagement F.A.C.E. Department 31. Coordinator of Truancy (Elementary) F.A.C.E. Department 32. Coordinator of Truancy (Secondary) F.A.C.E. Department 33. Coordinator of Grants Funded Programs/Business

Office 34. School Psychologist Alternative Education Program 35. Transition Teacher Special Education Department 36. School Nurse Alternative Education Program 37. Student Assistant Coordinator Student Support Services 38. Administrative II Secretary Executive Director Systems,

Data Management and, Accountability

39. Administrative II Secretary Director of Systems, Data Management and, Accountability

40. Administrative II Secretary Assistant Superintendent (Elementary)

41. Administrative II Secretary Assistant Superintendent (Secondary)

42. Administrative II Secretary Director of Special Projects 43. Administrative II Secretary Director of Special Education

(Elementary) 44. Administrative II Secretary Director of Special Education

(Secondary) 45. Administrative I Secretary Dunn Middle School

b. Creation of Position(s)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following creation of positions :

1. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of

Scheduling/Custodian Student Records, assigned to the Assistant Superintendents Office, effective March 25, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. Attachment 2-b-1

2. Approve the creation of the position Technical Support Specialist (3), assigned to the Buildings & Grounds Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Business & Technical Contract.

3. Approve the creation of the position Paraprofessional/One-on-One (40), to be assigned districtwide, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Paraprofessionals Contract.

4. Approve the creation of the position SIOP Teacher – assigned to the Bilingual/ Curriculum Department, effective July 2014, salary in accordance with TEA contract.


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5. Approve the creation of the position of Occupational Therapist – assigned to the Special Education Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TEA contract.

6. Approve the creation of the position Administrative II Secretary, assigned to the office of Assistant Superintendent School Support, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TESA Contract.

7. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of Instructional Technology, assigned to the Assistant Superintendent Curriculum Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-7

8. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of Elementary Schools (2), assigned to the Special Education Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-8

9. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of Middle Schools, assigned to the Special Education Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-9

10. Approve the creation of position and job description for Supervisor of High Schools, assigned to the Special Education Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-10

11. Approve the creation of position and job description for Coordinator of Reporting/Enrollment, assigned to the Business Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with TASA contract. attachment 2-b-11 12. Approve the creation of position and job description for Assistant Superintendent School Support, assigned to the Assistant Superintendent’s Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Confidential Administrators Salaries. attachment 2-b-12 13. Approve the creation of position and job description for Manager of School Support (Grades K-5), assigned to the Office of Assistant Superintendent School Support, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Confidential Administrators salaries. attachment 2-b-13

14. Approve the creation of position and job description for Manager of School Support (Grades 6-12), assigned to the Office of Assistant Superintendent School Support, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Confidential Administrators salaries. attachment 2-b-14

15. Approve the creation of position and job description for Program Manager (Grants), assigned to the Business Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with

Confidential Administrators salaries. attachment 2-b-15


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16. Approve the creation of position and job description for Facilities Specialist, assigned to the Buildings & Grounds Department, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Business & Technical Contract. attachment 2-b-16

17. Approve the creation of position and job description for Student Transportation Specialist, assigned to the Transportation Department/Business Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Business & Technical Contract. attachment 2-b-17

18. Approve the creation of position and job description for Senior Accountant (Grants), assigned to the Business Office, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with

Business & Technical Contract. attachment 2-b-18

19. Approve the creation of position and job description for Family Community Engagement Specialist, assigned to the Office of Family and Community Engagement, effective July 1, 2014, salary in accordance with Business & Technical Contract. attachment 2-b-19

c. Job Descriptions - Revised BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following revised job descriptions :

1. Approve the revised job description for the position of Executive Director Family and Community Engagement/Legal, Office of Family & Community Engagement,

effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-1

2. Approve the revised job description for the position of Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Department, effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-2

3. Approve the revised job description for the position of Information Management

Assistant, Curriculum Department, effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-3

4. Approve the revised job description for the position of Information Management Assistant, Business Department, effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-4

5. Approved the revised job description for the position of Supervisor of Bilingual/World Languages, Curriculum Department, effective July 1, 2014.

attachment 2-c-5

6. Approve the revised job description for the position of Purchasing Clerk, Purchasing Department/Business Office, effective July 1, 2014

attachment 2-c-6

7. Approved the revised job description for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, effective July 1, 2014. attachment 2-c-7


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d. Retirement(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following retirements: 1. Ms. Allyne Dember – 21 years of service - Language Arts Teacher – Dunn Middle

School, effective May 1, 2014.

2. Mr. William Young – 12 years of service – Manager of Student Discipline/ Attendance, Family and Community Engagement – FACE Department – Administration Building, effective July 1, 2014. (11-000-211-104-0000-00-57)

3. Ms. Jeannette Miles – 39 years of service - Paraprofessional – Jefferson Elementary

School, effective July 1, 2014. (15-190-100-106-0000-42-14) 4. Ms. Carol Drummond – 40 years of service – Art Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams

Middle School, effective July 1, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-08) 5. Ms. Karen Rowe – 35 years of service – Elementary Teacher (Gr.4) – Wilson

Elementary School, effective July 1, 2014. 6. Mr. David Cipollini – 34 years of service – SLC-CTE Teacher – Trenton High School

– Chambers, effective May 1, 2014.

7. Ms. Rochelle Lecke – 12 years of service – Special Education Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School, effective July 1, 2014.

8. Mr. David Colville – 7 years Technical Support Specialist – Systems, Data Management and Accountability Department, effective March 15, 2014. e. Resignation

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approved the following resignation :

1. Ms. Kathryn Hurlman – Art Teacher – Rivera Middle School, effective May 18, 2014.

f. Emergent Hire(s)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approved the following emergent hires:

1. Mr. Joshua Suslak –Music Teacher – Dunn Middle School – at the salary of

$51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, effective on or about April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-10) NOTE: Filling a new position.


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2. Ms. Norma Villanueva – ESL Teacher – Robeson Elementary School – at the salary of $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, effective on or about April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. NOTE: Replacing C. Avisado who was re-assigned.

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

the Superintendent of Schools, approved the following appointments: 1. Mr. Christopher McCleese – from: Head Custodian – Rivera Middle School – at the

salary of $45,064 Step 7, to: Engineer Gr. II – Rivera Middle School, at the salary of $50,303 Step 7, effective March 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Change in title due to the square footage, boiler size, and student population of the building.

2. Mr. Joseph Povio - from: Electrician – Buildings & Grounds Department, at the

salary of $81,597, to: Electrician Foreman – Buildings & Grounds Department, at the salary of $86,127, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (11-000-261-110-0000-53-61) Note: Replacing N. Povio who retired.

3. Ms. Jackie Bernal – from: Custodian – Harrison School, at the salary of $30,142,

Step 1, to: Interim Head Custodian - Harrison School, at the salary of $34,585 Step 1, effective January 6, 2014 through February 24, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Replacing M. Sallie who was re-assigned.

4. Mr. David Valeri – from: Supervisor of Student Records, Administration Building (Assistant Superintendent’s Office), to: Supervisor of Scheduling/Custodian of Student Records, Administration Building (Assistant Superintendent’s Office), no change in salary, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. NOTE: Filing a newly created position. 5. Ms. Carla Williams – from: Administrative I Secretary, Dunn Middle School, at the salary of $41,343 Step 8/90 credits, to: Administrative II Secretary, Human

Resources Department, at the salary of $44,907 Step 8/90 credits, effective April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-251-104-0000-00-52)

NOTE: Replacing S. Smith who resigned. 6. Mr. Joseph Matisa – from: Painter, Buildings & Grounds Department, at the salary

of $ 72,109, to: Interim Painter Foreman, Buildings & Grounds Department, at the salary of $76,626, effective December 16, 2013 through December 20, 2013, pro-rated. (11-000-261-110-0000-53-61)

NOTE: Replacing A. Covell who was on vacation.


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7. Mr. Steve Gaston – from: Custodian – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of $39,596 Step 6, to: Interim Head Custodian - Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of $41,646 Step 6, effective March 15, 2014 through May 15, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Replacing B. Dixon who is on leave of absence.

h. Reassignment(s)/Transfer(s)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approved the reassignment(s)/transfer(s):

1. Mr. Larry O’Neal – from: Interim Head Custodian – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle

School, to: Head Custodian – Robbins Elementary School – no change in salary, effective March 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. NOTE: Replacing R. Hedgepeth who retired.

2. Ms. Bernice White – from: Paraprofessional – Trenton High School – Chambers, to:

Paraprofessional - Special Education (Resource Room )– Franklin Elementary School, no change in salary, effective March 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014. NOTE : Filing a vacancy.

i. Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following leave(s) of absence:

1. Mr. Gregory Staton – Custodian – Robbins Elementary School – medical leave of

absence without pay, effective March 3, 2014 through June 3, 2014.

2. Ms. Rosemarie Karen – Special Education Teacher – Parker Elementary School – medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 18, 2014 through June 30, 2014.

3. Ms. Lauren Gregorio – Science Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School –

medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 24, 2014 through March 13, 2014 and without pay, effective March 14, 2014 through April 16, 2014.

4. Mr. Robert Morales – Social Studies Teacher – Dunn Middle School – medical leave

of absence with pay, effective December 16, 2013 through March 14, 2014 and without pay, effective March 17, 2014 through March 21, 2014.

5. Ms. Maureen Dougherty – Special Education Teacher – Stokes Early Childhood Center – medical leave of absence with pay, effective December 16, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

6. Ms. Evelyn Benjaani – Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Wilson Elementary

School – medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 20, 2014 through March 7, 2014.


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7. Ms. Jennifer Livolsi – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2)– Hill Elementary School –

medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 4, 2014 through April 3, 2014 and without pay, effective April 7, 2014 through May 19, 2014.

8. Ms. Kim Christie – Transition/Intervention Teacher – Franklin Elementary School

– medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 15, 2014 through March 24, 2014.

9. Mr. William Russell – Elementary Teacher – King Elementary School – medical

leave of absence with pay, effective March 3, 2014 through May 2, 2014.

10. Ms. Rejon Littlepage – Special Education Teacher (Resource Room) – Kilmer Elementary School – maternity leave of absence with pay, effective March 10, 2014 through March 27, 2014 and without pay, effective March 28, 2014 through May 19, 2014.

11. Ms. Joyce Thomas – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Mott Elementary School –

medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 10, 2014 through May 5, 2014. 12. Ms. Eunice Perez – Parent Liaison – Parker Elementary School – medical leave of

absence with pay, effective February 18, 2014 through March 11, 2014. 13. Ms. Ruth Rodriguez – Paraprofessional – Robbins Elementary School – medical

leave of absence with pay, effective March 14, 2014 through April 4, 2014. 14. Ms. Lori Meyers – Administrative II Secretary – Buildings & Grounds Department – medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 18, 2014 through April 7, 2014. 15. Mr. Marcus Mitchell - Paraprofessional – Stokes Early Childhood – medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 17, 2014 through March 31, 2014; and without pay, effective April 1, 2014 through April 11, 2014.

j. Extended Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following extended leave(s) of absence:

1. Ms. Nancy Kanka-Harvey – Business Teacher – Trenton High School – West – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective February 21, 2014 through March 20, 2014. NOTE: Original leave of absence September 13, 2013 through February 20, 2014.

2. Ms. Sylvia Kenney – Media Specialist – King Elementary School – extended medical

leave of absence with pay, effective March 3, 2014 through March 17, 2014. NOTE: Original leave of absence February 17, 2014 through March 2, 2014.


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3. Mr. William Guevera – Head Custodian – Mott Elementary School – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 1, 2014 through March 9, 2014. Original leave of absence January 21, 2014 through February 28, 2014.

4. Mr. James Jones – Computer Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 15, 2014 through March 24, 2014. (15-140-100-101-0000-01-05) NOTE: Original leave of absence January 6, 2014 through March 14, 2014.

5. Ms. Doris Angel-McRae – School Counselor – Trenton High School – West –

extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 4, 2014 through March 7, 2014. NOTE: Original leave of absence January 6, 2014 through March 3, 2014.

6. Mr. Arzaga Dillard – Health/Physical Education Teacher – Trenton High School –

Chambers – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 7, 2014 through March 16, 2014. NOTE: Original leave of absence January 6, 2014 through March 6, 2014.

7. Ms. Kathleen Jackson – Special Education Teacher (Autism) – Hill Elementary School – medical leave of absence without pay, effective March 4, 2014 through May 14, 2014. NOTE Original leave of absence May 14, 2013 through March 3, 2014.

k. Return from Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following return from leave(s) of absence:

1. Ms. Brooke Hasher – Special Education Teacher – Trenton High School – West – return from medical leave of absence, effective February 17, 2014.

2. Ms. Shirley Hicks – Paraprofessional – Parker Elementary School – return from

medical leave of absence, effective February 10, 2014. 3. Mr. William Guevera – Head Custodian – Mott Elementary School – return from

medical leave of absence with pay, effective March 10, 2014. 4. Mr. Richard Genevie – Special Education Teacher – Dunn Middle School – return

from medical leave of absence, effective March 7, 2014 5. Ms. Patrice Connell – Social Studies Teacher – Trenton High School – West – return

from medical leave of absence, effective March 13, 2014. 6. Mr. Arzaga Dillard – Health/Physical Education Teacher – Trenton High School- Chambers, return from medical leave, effective March 17, 2014.


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7. Ms. Francine Conyers – Special Education Teacher – Hill Elementary School - return from medical leave of absence, effective March 20, 2014.

8. Ms. Yahaira Robeson – Administrative I Secretary – Dunn Middle School – return from medical leave of absence, effective March 20, 2014. 9. Ms. Eunice Perez – Parent Liaison – Parker Elementary School – return from

medical leave of absence, effective March 20, 2014.

10. Ms. Sylvia Kenney – Media Specialist – King Elementary School – return from medical leave of absence, effective March 24, 2014.

l. Salary Adjustment(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following salary adjustment(s):

1. Ms. Katia Zorogastua – ESL Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers – from:

$66,650 ($65,150 – MA, Step 11 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $67,250 ($65,750 – MA + 30, Step 11 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 7, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

2. Mr. Byron Carmichael – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Jefferson Elementary School

– from: $54,850 – BA, Step 7 – TEA, to: $55,350 – BA + 30, Step 7 – TEA, effective February 10, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-14) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

3. Ms. Linda Czarnecki – ESL Teacher – Hill Elementary School – from: $57,050

($55,550 – MA, Step 6 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $57,650 ($56,150 – MA + 30, Step 6 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 12, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

4. Mr. Laszlo Pokorny – Special Education Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers

– from: $53,750 – MA, Step 2 – TEA, to: $54,350 – MA + 30, Step 2 – TEA, effective February 19, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-204-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

5. Ms. Silvia DeLeon – Speech Language Specialist – Robbins Elementary School –

from: $61,768 ($55,150 – MA, Step 5 – TEA + 12%), to: $64,268 ($55,150 – MA, Step 5 – TEA + 12% + $2,500 National Board Certification), effective February 19, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-216-104-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of national board certification.

6. Ms. Rena Moaning – Social Studies Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School –

from: $65,550 – BA, Step 12 – TEA, to: $66,350 – BA + 30, Step 12 – TEA, effective February 19, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-08) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.


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7. Ms. Myra Washington – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3) – Washington Elementary

School – from: $86,950 ($85,450 – MA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $87,360 ($85,860 – MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 19, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-30) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

8. Ms. Laura Monte – Intervention Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School –

from: $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $55,850 – BA + 30, Step 8 – TEA, effective January 9, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-424-100-101-0000-00-08) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits and previous experience.

9. Ms. Kelly Fullard – ESL Teacher – Washington Elementary School – from: $85,860

– MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA, to: $87,360 ($85,860 – MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 20, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification.

10. Ms. Jaimie Freire – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher – Stokes Early Childhood Center –

from: $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $53,450 ($51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 21, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification.

11. Ms. Amanda Short – Elementary Teacher (Gr.2) – Gregory Elementary School –

from: $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $53,350 – BA, Step 4 – TEA, effective February 21, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-21) NOTE: Submitted proof of previous experience.

12. Mr. Fred Green – Mathematics Teacher – Rivera Middle School – from: $53,450

($51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $54,250 ($52,750 – BA + 30, Step 1 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 27, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-15) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

13. Ms. Patricia Chiesa – Health and Physical Education Teacher – Dunn Middle School

– from: $85,400 ($83,900 – BA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $86,150 ($84,650 – BA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective February 28, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-10) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

14. Ms. Olivia Russo – Language Arts Teacher – Dunn Middle School – from: $52,450 –

BA, Step 2 – TEA, to: $53,150 – BA + 30, Step 2 – TEA, effective March 4, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-10) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.


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15. Ms. Kathleen Magie – Special Education Teacher – Rivera Middle School – from: $57,250 ($55,750 – BA + 60, Step 5 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $61,750 ($60,250 – MA + 60, Step 5 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective March 6, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-212-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree.

16. Ms. Yvonne Harris-Johnson – from: Transition Teacher – Special Education

Department, from: $ 88,593- MA, Step 15 (red lined), to $95,704 ($85,450 –MA, Step 15, + 12%), effective September 24, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (11-000-219-110-0000-00-84) NOTE: To receive 12% - 10 ½ month employee.

17. Ms. Michelle DeLeon – Purchasing Clerk – Administration Building – from: $28,172

– Step 1/0 credits, to: $31,216 - Step 1/60 credits, effective January 13, 2014 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-000-251-105-0000-00-60) NOTE: Submitted proof of 60 additional credits.

18. Longevity

Name Years of

Service Amt. Due

Eff. Date

Bargaining Unit

Karen Wellons 35 $600 2/12/14 TESA

m. Contractual Entitlements BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following contractual entitlements:

Name Unit # Sick Days

# Vacation Days

Amount

Catherine O’Donnell TEA 60 ½ 0 $28,703.62 Charles Davis TEA 82 0 $42,890.01

Shannon Smith TESA 0 22 ½ $3,476.47 Donald Barnett TEA 36 0 $17,529.84 Shirley Chant TEA 70 ½ 0 $34,309.53

n. Professional Development(s) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following professional development(s):

1. Approve the following Teachers – Implementation of Common Assessment for

Health and Physical Education - Districtwide - at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014 (20-2750-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,440.00 per participant.

Kim Georgevich Katharin Johnson Shante Grady-Francis Thomas Harrington Andrea Bloom Carol Frehafer Gloria Lituma Ron Sanasac Christ Studley Alvinda Gregory Donna Lombardo Dan Riley Michelle Purvis Jeff Drake Anthony Carsella


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Michelle Dice Megan Higgenbotham David Smith Stephanie Abramowitz Cathleen Cunningham

2. Approve the following Teachers – Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop – Robbins

Elementary School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour (presenters) and $36.00 per hour (participants), effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-200-101-2809-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $7,105.00 total.

Natasha Boyd Zebbie Belton Diana Riukas Ann Vance Susan Mahde John Casalino Alvina Platt-Gregory Yakima Leak Patricia Reis Barbara Lewis Blair Della Penna Heather Lieberman Elena Stremlo Mary Tomlin Karen Mclaughlin Carolyn Plunkett Stephanie Gammone Michelle DePompo Denise Hallinan Nancy Livesey Holly Molnar

3. Approve the following Teachers – Language Arts Literacy Sessions – Administration

Building– at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective February 26, 2014 through March 26, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-13-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $6,480.00 total.

Karen Abrams Diala Azzi Donita Bennett Lataska Brown Kristine Burns Lori Byrne Irene Colon Carrie Epifan Denise Gary Kiya Green Myra Hernandez Dawn Howlen Laura Lariviere Nora Linton Susan Mayo Brown Latriece Mitchell Leah Mitchell Denise Mylowe Melva Nobles Barbara Depavito-Ricketti Rasheeda Robinson Maria Lissette Rodriguez Lorena Santiago Shirley Williams Carol Everett

4. Approve the following Teachers – Marcia Tate Workshop – Hill Elementary School –

at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2013 through June 19, 2014. (15-120-100-101-0009-00-32) NOTE: Not to exceed $180.00 per participant.

Angela Acconza Shari Allen BiBi Bennett Ottamease Bethea Clara Boatwright Lorraine Brozena Misty Capanas Cynthia Cech Sharon Coates Kevin Cyrus Linda Czarnecki Iesha Davis Catherine Dixon Andrew Dorman Marisa Esposito Roy Fullard Patrice Fuller Katherine Garcia Bridget Golding Paige Gray Doreen Harmon Lisa Katz-Ballman Ayana Lafleur Viktor Lawson Jennifer LiVolsi Rehan Majeed Cynthia Mason Elizabeth Mathews Monica Matlock Holly Molnaur Erica O’Connor Erin Pinelli Ronald Sanasac Steve Stallone Jocelyn Steele Jennifer Tandy Christopher Tatro Stacey Wiggins Renee Wilson

5. Approve the following Teachers – Read 180 Program –Administration Building – at

the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82)


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Ivan Sanchez Hugh Donaghy Gloria Hernandez Cheryl Ross Jane Gilroy Sheila Lamonsoff Laura Monte

6. Approve the following Teachers – Census/AMAO/Access Training – Various

Locations – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (11-240-100-101-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $74,408.00 total.

Mildred Ortiz Ingrid Megeed Milangee Herrera Mary Carral Luz Rios George Rosario Ana Vergara Madeline Magley Emmy Maldonado Miriam Maldonado Francis Long Migdalia Cruz-Rosa Nora Linton Ana Lozada Luz Castillo Maria Canals Sandra Soles Ana Vazques Sandra Estrada Karen Ryan Solangel Nunez Silvia Raines Anna Martinez Elmer Arreaga Irene Colon Ivelucy Thomas-Rosario Griselle De Jesus Gabriela Delgado Evelyn Benjaani Irene Clayton Ingris Peralta Ivan Sanchez Wanda Valdes-Harris Lyssette Toro-Mays Lorena Santiago Debra Ramos Yesenia Guad Moro Cornelio Sabio Lisette De Los Santos Ron Maurias Katherine Rios Myra Hernandez Zenaida Sanchez Carolyn Plunkett Ruth Ramos Nancy Brittingham Antonio Ruiz Carmen Sanchez Ethan Schlamm Orlando Colon Robert Miranda Jean Claude Striplet Glynis Caceres Veronica Valentin Nancy Jean Marie Sharon Grube Margaret Mason Julia Clark Dora Vynnystky Johanna Alfonso Marcel Kragbe Lauren Wieczorek Keisha Gaymon-Ojeikere Stephanie Salvador Valeriana Bandeh Leslie Sparks Andres Marrero Iman Hikal Linda Czarnecki Jolanda Pantoja Midgalia Rodriguez Teresa DeSanctis Natasha Argawal Jocilyn Fitts Debbie Garnier Angela Guagliardi-Matuiti Daisy Herrera Melanie Tard Clueza Rivera Pauline Saravia Kelly Fullard Bernette Berman Mary Ann Guarrieri Sonia Cisneros-Leber Linda Chou Elise Kay Hilda Diaz Nadia Ramcharan Jennifer Featherstone Donna Green Maretta Martine Dawn Kelley Yelena Krasnopolskya Yseult Leger Sossi Armani Leyone Royster Katia Zorogastua Heather Koshar Alba Rivera Kevin Whalen Ann Jeanette Ring Regina Landgraf Lisa Rodriguez Jamie Freire Bridgett O’Hara

7. Ms. Karen Wilson – Teacher – Middle School Culture and Climate Cohort – Rivera Middle School - at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $288.00 total.

8. Mr. Aaron Brooks – Teacher – Marching Band Implementation Plan - Districtwide -

at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $360.00 total.


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9. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing, Assessment and Alignment

K-12 Media Center Program Scope and Sequence – Administration Building – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 per participant.

Barbara Episale Gregory Taylor Alice Burnett Carol Raines-Sapp Frances Willever Lynn Vogel

10. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Parker

Elementary School – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014.

Katherine Wearing David Phillips Kimberly Bryan Karen Leno Jennifer Paulick Bonita Johnson Mary Cook Dawn Hendryx Laura Lambert Dolores Anthony Musa Sarah Stilwell

11. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Robbins Elementary School – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014

Christine Masterson Lauren Redmond David Phillips Deborah Yellon Bonita Johnson Maria Canals Karen Leno Laurie Tindall Dawn Hendryx Sandra Soles Dolores Anthony Musa Karen Delgado Sarah Stilwell Sandra Estrada

12. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Kilmer

Elementary School – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014

Thomas Tocci Hyancinth Fevrier Iain Partridge Amanda Diamandidis Susan Meyer Alicia DiGiuseppe

13. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Kilmer

Elementary School – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014

Johnson Chacko Tara Conrad John Dunston Curtis Aubry Josephine Devasagayraj

14. Approve the following Teachers – Model Lessons/Comprehensive Math – Trenton High Schools – Chambers and West – at no cost to the board, effective April 1, 2014

Shabnam Gogia Nandita Bhattacharya Radha Kannan Wayne Tomko


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Reward Ogbeni Gilbert Ambeu Brittany Green Brooke Hasher Renard Kardhashi Sarabjit Lakhia Koua Mea Ericson Mentor Jignya Parikh Janet Winthrop

15. Approve the following Teachers – Instructional Content Math Literacy - Monument Elementary School – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-200-101-2509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $22,528.00 total.

Karen Abrams Colleen Babore Nicholas Barbato Zebbie Belton Rhonda Berry Janet Ciaccia Angelia Curtis Denise Davis Lori Dennis Mohammad El-Sherbini Jennifer Garcia Jane Gilroy Denise Hallinan Sheryl Hoggan Lauren Hopson Sheila Lamonsoff Taras Laszyn Yakima Leak Karen Leno Nicole Lowery Eugene Magalif Trisha Miragliuolo Jennifer Porter Cheryl Ross Jaycenth Russell Erin Slipp Jennifer Savage-Renshall Susanne Stahlbrand Lucy Steele Genevieve Thomas Susan Trimble Lynn Vogel Courtney Wenstrom Sharonda West Claudia Wheeler Barbara Wolfson Janice Jennings

16. Approve the following Teachers – Danielson Teacher Evaluation, School Based

Training – Administration Building – at the rate of $36.00 per hour (trainers) and $42.00 per hour (facilitators), effective April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $13,392.00 total (trainers) and $7,812.00 total (facilitators)

Octavia Lee Susan McElwaine-Mueller Sandy Jimenez Robin Strand Ethan Schlamm Sandra Iturbides Vondalyn Fannin Jessica Fitzpatrick Colleen Rand Bonita Johnson Charlotte Rankin Kimberly Jacquay Alicia Costanza Glynis Spencer Talithea Briggs Andrea Bloom Dana Oliver Pamela Goff Renee Dix-Bailey Lidia Durling Robin Hall Laura Perez Dana Lankins Darlene Horton-Harris Twanada Taylor Tamala Adams-Rowell Ron Maurias Nick Barbato Lynn Vogel Zebbie Belton Kathryn Graf Naomi Johnson-LaFleur Janice Williams Dawn Holwen Ronald Sanasac Ayanna LaFleur Vanessa Richardson John Guindon Kiya Green Rosalind Friday Lisa Tucker Ana Lozada Alvina Platt-Gregory Ana Martinez-Ruiz Donna Lombardo Conrad Purnell Len Mitnual Katherine Hammons Giancarlos Alvarado Joseph Kellogg Karen Bailey Dorothy Godwin Nicole Hamlet Paul Lakorosky Theresa Wright Mark Hopkins Jamie Delaney Tilottama Bose Lisette Bethea Pamela Bennett Michelle Page Christine Clark


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17. Approve the following Teachers – Mentor Workshop – Kilmer Elementary School – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through May 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-13-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $10,800 total.

Deirdre Brown Melissa Updegraf Mia Verdini Sossi Armani Paul Ash Felicia Farber Marlena Ventura Charlotte Gallagher Regina Smith Robin Strand Dave Schappell Dan Riely Brian Exner Joyce Kovnat Joseph Hankins Cora Bachik Alan Thomas Lisa Lombardelli Johana Cortes Marybeth Stewart Earnestene Eutz Kim Jacquay Jeff Wiley Jennifer Wood-Burkholz Rochelle Lecke Shanda Scott Twanada Taylor Tito Mason Keisha Gaymon Brian Tobin Sheila Alford-Coleman Lynda Finley Leslie Sparks Jeff McKeen Rayna Culver Thomas Harrington Geraldine Brown Ingris Peralta Sonnia Cisneros-Leber Gloria Hernandez

18. Approve the following Teachers – Teacher Institute – Rivera Middle School – at the

rate of $36.00 per hour, effective November 26, 2013 through April 30, 2014. (20-235-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $25,920.00 total.

Marsha Martin Howard Marks John Logan Suzzette Lyons-Robinson Natalie Haluska Elizabeth Miller Ritha Blain Phillip Harding Lulu Custis Rayna Culver Lasandra Stamper Josephine Devasagayaraj Kathryn Hurlman Richard Susswein John Guingon Christine Delena Christopher Perry Jason Sabol Tiffany Hawley Frances Maye Katherine Kim Xiomara Chen Debra Davis Dawn Kelley Martha Higginbotham Nina Apfelbaum Tania Chavis Jessica McCaughey Cora Oliveto Eiser Almase Michael Burkholz Jennifer Tompkins Sharon Zeppadoro David Yoon James Jallah Russell Kanter Stanley Settle Melanie Taylor Howard Rice Betting Franz Fred Green Andrew Harter Matthew Volz Marc Rubinstein Linda Davis Debra Amon Victor Farnath Naeem Muse Elizabeth Jones Bridget Baker Kathleen Maggie Caryn Bester Paula Lotito Matthew Vick Brian Gershon Karen Wilson Namrata Grover Vanessa Richardson Steve Jennings Elizabeth Miller Mary Smart Andrew Goulburn

19. Approve the following Teachers – Danielson Teacher Evaluation – Various Locations

– at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $108,000.00 total.

Jordana Scheer Rene Lintz Yetunde Araomi David Pekarek Vincent Blasse Ryan Smith Stacey Reece Marie Thompson Ambalika Mukherjee Christopher Awad Patrick Sharkey Samuel Brown Clyde Haynes Gloria Duany Linda Wyatt-Wimpson


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20. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing for High School English

Courses – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective October 31, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $720.00 per participant.

Kathy Mulcahey Jamie Delaney Mary Ellen Livesay

21. Approve the following Teachers – K-5 Curriculum Revision - Administration

Building – at no cost to the board, effective March 7, 2014, March 14, 2014, March 21, 2014, and March 28, 2014.

Yakima Leak Patricia Reis Barbra Lewis Blair Della Penna Elena Stremlo Christine Masterson Holly Molnaur Natasha Boyd Karen McLaughlin Carolyn Plunkett Michele DePompo Denise Halinan

22. Approve the following Teachers – Teacher Institute – Rivera Middle School – at the

rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through April 30, 2014. (20-235-200-101-1509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $324.00 total.

Rene Lintz Beth Byrnes Lordedana Polizzi

o. Professional Development(s) Revised BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following revision professional

development(s):

1. Ms. Barbara Episale – Teacher - Alternated Portfolio Assessment Review –Administration Building – at no cost to the board, effective February 20, 2014 and February 21, 2014. NOTE: Revised dates only. Previously approved January 27, 2014.

2. Approve the following Teachers – Alternated Portfolio Assessment Review – Central

Administration – at no cost to the board, effective February 20, 2014 and February 21, 2014. NOTE: Revised dates only. Previously approved January 27, 2014.

Carmen Robles Stacy Wiggins Kathleen Magie Enrique Rivera Joyce Clark Yvette Morales Curdell Denton Nicole Lowery Rhonda Berry Milca Hernandez Louellen Monard Marie Catana Joseph Misnik Amy Scott Bridget Baker Susan Anderson Kathleen Garcia Tracy Scheibel


(One Guide) Advanced Computer & Technology Applications – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 27, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81)


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NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 total. NOTE: Revision of effective dates only.

Debra Cunningham Bryce Carmichael

4. Approve the following Teachers – Curriculum Writing, Assessment and Alignment (One Guide) Environmental Science – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 27, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 total. NOTE: Revision of effective dates only.

Janice Latella Nicole Marino


(One Guide) Biology/Life Science – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 27, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 total. NOTE: Revision of effective dates only.

Felice Farber Nicole Hamlet


K-12 Library Media Center Program – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 27, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,080.00 total. NOTE: Change of effective dates only.

Nancy Lee Noha Saleh

p. Before and After School Programs BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following before and after school programs:

1. Ms. Natalie Corvino – Teacher – HSPA Prep Tutor – Trenton High School – Chambers – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-100-101-0509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed 25 hours - $1,050.00 total.

2. Mr. Tariq Homan – Teacher – HSPA Prep Tutor – Trenton High School – Chambers

– at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-100-101-0509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed 50 hours - $2,100.00 total.

3. Ms. Deirdre Brown - Teacher – HSPA Prep Tutor – Trenton High School –

Chambers – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (20-235-100-101-0509-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,050.00 total.


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4. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Day Intervention – Hill Elementary School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through May 1, 2014. (15-120-100-101-0009-00-32) NOTE: Not to exceed $27,216.00 total.

Iesha Davis Ottemease Bethea Erica O’Connor Rehan Majeed Viktor Lawson Cynthia Mason Katherine Garcia Ayana Lafleur

5. Mr. Tennyson Lewis – Paraprofessional – Extended Day Intervention – Hill

Elementary School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through May 1, 2014. (15-190-100-106-0009-00-32) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,465.00 total.

6. Ms. Gertie McPhail – Paraprofessional - PM Monitor – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle

School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-421-200-110-009-00-08) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,610.00 total.

7. Ms. Janet Winthrop – Teacher – Credit Recovery/Distance Learning Advisor –

Trenton High School –West – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 10, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-140-100-101-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $6,300.00 total.

8. Ms. Eileen Sagan – Teacher – NJASK Prep Program (alternate) – King Elementary

School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through April 16, 2014. (20-235-100-101-2309-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $21,870.00 total.

9. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Learning Program – Dunn Middle


Fateema Nelson Davon Rodgers Elena Gonzalez Regina Brown Charlotte Gallagher Olivia Russo Christina Guido Kulbashan Shamar

10. Approve the following Teachers – Clubs – Hill Elementary School – at the rate of

$42.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-32). NOTE: Not to exceed $21,420.00 total.

NAME CLUB Andrew Dorman Literacy Paige Gray Literacy Christopher Trato Glee Cynthia Mason Arts & Academy Jocelyn Steele Young Actors Ayana Lafleur Young Actors Leah Mitchell Young Actors


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Holly Molnaur Young Actors Ronald Sanasac Intramural Andrew Dorman Intramural Roy Fullard Robotics Tennyson Lewis Basketball Lorraine Brozena Test Prep Catherine Dixon Safety Patrol Dawn Howlen Meeting of the Minds

11. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Faculty Meetings – Rivera Middle

School – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective February 24, 2014, March 24, 2014, and April 28, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0009-00-15) NOTE: Not to exceed $108.00 per participant.

Renee Lintz Beth Burnes

12. Ms. Loredana Polizzi – Teacher - Extended Faculty Meetings – Rivera Middle School

– at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective, March 24, 2014, and April 28, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0009-00-15) NOTE: Not to exceed $72.00 total.

13. Ms. Rayna Culver – Central Detention Monitor – Rivera Middle School – at the rate

of $42.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-130-100-101-0009-00-15) NOTE: Replacing A. Stratford who was approved but is out on medical leave.

14. Mr. Andres Marrero – Freshman Boys Basketball Coach – Trenton High School –

Chambers – at a stipend of $4,828.00, effective January 6, 2014 through March 15, 2014.

15. Ms. Sheral Telfair – Paraprofessional – Extended Learning Program – Mott

Elementary School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-190-100-106-0009-00-26) NOTE: Not to exceed $725.00 total.

16. Ms. Theresa Wright – Behavior Modification Advisor – Trenton High School – West

– at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective February 25, 2014 through June 20, 2014. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,520.00 total.

17. Ms. Melissa Brown – Administrative I Secretary – School Leadership Committee –

Hill Elementary School – at the rate of $ 32.39 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-000-240-105-00009-00-32) NOTE: Not to exceed $250.00 total.

18. Ms. Nancy Myles – Teacher – Lexia Intervention Program – Robeson Elementary



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19. Ms. JoEllen Martinez – Paraprofessional – Breakfast Supervision (Substitute) –

Grant Elementary School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective February 1, 2014 through June 26, 2014. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-20) NOTE: Not to exceed $7,104.00 total.

20. Approve the following Teachers – J.E.E.P. Program – Jefferson Elementary School –

at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective March 25, 2014 through June 24, 2014. (20-235-100-101-1409-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $42,840.00 total.

Renee Bailey Alakee Bethea Ronald Fell Robin Hall Michelle Liwacz Laura Perez Tia Townsend

21. Approve the following Teaches – Club Advisors – Franklin Elementary School – at

the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-19) NOTE: Not to exceed $420.00 per club.

Schaeffona Robinson-Gentry Sunny Longo Kelvin Wiley Kathy Graham Vondelyn Fannin Jenean Swain Carol Raines-Sapp Jeneya Nelson

22. Approve the following staff - Youth Summit – College of New Jersey, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective April 12, 2014 (one day only) : (20-316-100-110-1009-13-57) NOTE: Not to exceed $336.00 per

participant. Shinetta Campbell Brittany Green Sheri Lowery Sharon Harmon Jerell Blakeley Janet Winthrop Amanda Roberts Leyone Royster Christine Clark Talithea Briggs Natakie Chestnut Rayna Culver Susette Jackson Marc Freeman Terri Kelly Carla Thomas

23. Approve the following Paraprofessionals - Youth Summit – College of New Jersey,

at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective April 12, 2014 (one day only) : (20-316-100-110-1009-13-57) NOTE: Not to exceed $336.00 per

participant.

Gloria Olmeda Clifford Pollard Lorenzo Gonzales Marketa Nance Yolanda Rodriquez Jocelyn Johnson Matthew Wormley Eris Tunstall Dawn Reyes Regina Jenkins Crystol Dyous Darren Green

q. Volunteers BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following volunteers for the 2013-2014 school year:


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NAME LOCATION Tiara Dye-Fulmor Mott Camille Blackstone Grant Melissa Hymon Jefferson/Kilmer Aliyah Grooms Stokes Kathleen McSwalk Columbus Jared Craig Trenton High – Chambers Gerard Beluiso Trenton High - Chambers

r. Student Teacher Practicum/Intern(s) BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, to approve the resolution for the following candidates to complete their student teaching or internship practicum within the school district:

Candidate Content Area College/

University Location Placement Date

Krista Carpino Art TCNJ Robbins 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Emily Culbertson Art TCNJ Robbins 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Gabriella Rivero Art TCNJ Franklin 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Brittany Brydges Art TCNJ Franklin 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Maureen MacIntosh Art TCNJ Mott 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Alison Shoemaker Art TCNJ Mott 3/25/14 –5/2/14 Rose Samonski Elementary TCNJ Franklin 9/2/14 – 12/12/14 Megan Steinberg Urban Education TCNJ Mott 1/20/15 – 5/2/15 Erica Paolucci Urban Education TCNJ Mott 1/20/15 – 5/2/15 Ashleigh Ayres Music Education TCNJ Dunn 1/20/15 – 3/6/15 Ashleigh Ayres Music Education TCNJ Franklin 3/9/15 – 5/1/15


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D)

3. FINANCE & FACILITIES

a. Appropriation Transfers – January 2014 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and;

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-A)

b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – January 2014 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148;

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©3, the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s) no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports for January 2014, and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Attachment 3-B)

c. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – January 2014

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and


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WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging to the district; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on the Form A-149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, for the period ending January 31, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, adopt the A-149 and cause it to become a part of the official minutes of this meeting. (Attachment 3-C)

d. Appropriation Transfers – February 2014

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and;

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-D)

e. A-148 Secretary’s Report – February 2014 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148;

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©3, the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s) no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports for January 2014, and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Attachment 3-E)


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f. 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/ Dept. Purpose Location Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

Francisco Durán

Superintendent CSB Urban Education Leadership

Collaborative

New York, NY 4/4/14 $0 No cost to the Board

Jayne Howard

Business Administrator

CSB NJASBO Annual Conf.

Atlantic City 6/4-6/14 Board $568 11-000-230-895-0000-00-50

Kathy Graf P.D. Teacher CSB FEA Digital Leadership

Monroe, NJ 3/27/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Brian L"Oseau

Counselor Robbins 10th Annual School Couselor

Conference

Union, NJ 4/11/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Yesenia Howell

Manager CSB Califon Consultants Tenure & Seniority

Caldwell, NJ 4/11/2014 Board $325 11-000-251-380-0000-00-52

Gretchen Groff

Manager CSB Annual Cooperative

Transportation Meeting

Piscataway, NJ 4/27/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Suzanne Martin

Tech. Tea. CSB FEA Transforming the Culture of

Learning


Suzanne Martin

Tech. Tea. CSB FEA Digital Learning


Ann Ring ESL Teacher Columbus NJTESOL/ NJBE

Conference

N. Brunswick, NJ

5/28-29/2014

Grant $364 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Eniola Ajayi Director Special Ed

CSB View successful use of Power School and

EZIEP in West NY district

West New York, NJ

3/18/14 Board $35 11-000-219-580-0000-00-84

Selena Robinson

Coordinator Special Ed



West New York, NJ

3/18/14 $0 No cost to the Board

Nola Occhipinti

(Replace M. Holmes

app’d 3/6)

CST Special Ed CSB View successful use of Power School and


West New York, NJ


Stephanie Shaffer

CST Special Ed CSB View successful use of Power School and


West New York, NJ


Wesley Boykin

(Replace K. Howard & P. Wade app’d

3/6)

Executive Director SDMA



West New York, NJ


David Valeri (revised

Supervisor of Student

Central Services

Student Confidentiality,

Monroe Township

5/23/2014 (revised)

Board $75.00 11-000-221-580-0000-00-85


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from 2/10 mtg)

Records Pupil Records & Public Records

Workshop Maritza Abreu Sandra

Iturbifdes

SIOP Intervention

Teacher

Central Services

NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $254.95 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Larry Hopson

Special Education Supervisor

Central Services


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $219.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Dr Eniola Ajayi

Director of Special

Education – Elementary

Central Services

NJ Leadership Summit

Monroe Township


Yvonne Johnson

Transitional Teacher Specialist

Central Services

21st Century Employment – Designing the Support you

need to build the career you want.

West Windsor, NJ

3/26/2014 Board $60.00 11-000-219-580-0000-00-84

Arielle Bates School Psychologist

Central Services

NJASP Spring Conference 2014

East Windsor, NJ

5/9/2014 Board $110.00 11-000-223-101-0009-00-84

Nancy Jean-Mary

Math Teacher TCHS – Chambers Campus

2014 Spring Conference – NJ

Teacher of English Speakers

of Other Languages

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29/2014

Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Elizabeth Fernandez

Teacher TCHS – Chambers Campus

FEA: The Literacy STEM

Connection

Monroe Twp., NJ

4/9/2014


Sandra Farrakhan



Connection

Monroe Twp., NJ

4/9/2014


Nicole Hamlet



Connection

Monroe Twp., NJ

4/9/2014


Leyone Royster

ESL Teacher TCHS – Chambers Campus


Connection

Monroe Twp., NJ

4/9/2014


Mary Courtney

Vice Principal TCHS – Chambers Campus


Connection

Monroe Twp., NJ

4/9/2014


Leyone Royster


FEA: Interpretation: Close Reading Across Genres.

Monroe Twp., NJ

4/30/2014


Katia Zorogastua


Pre-K screening for the upcoming

school year

Trenton, NJ 4/28/2014 &

5/2/2014


Katia Zorogastua


ESL Workshop/traini

ng in CyberSpace

Trenton Board of Education


Sossi Armani


All-day in service in

CyberSpace



Anupama Benegal


New Pathways to Teaching in NJ Consortium

Jersey City, NJ 5/16/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Matthew Russell (revised

from 1/13 mtg)

History Teacher

TCHS – Chambers Campus

NJ Council for Social Studies

Workshop

Rutgers University,

Piscataway, NJ

4/2/2014 (Revised


Matthew Russell (revised

from 1/13 mtg)

History Teacher


NJ Council for Social Studies

Workshop

Rutgers University,

Piscataway, NJ

3/19/2014 (Revised)


Yelena Krasnopolsk

ESL Teacher TCHS – Chambers


New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82


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aya Campus Teacher of English Speakers

of Other Languages

Yseult Leger ESL Teacher TCHS – Chambers Campus



of Other Languages

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Heather Koshar




of Other Languages

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Leyone Royster




of Other Languages

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Katia Zonogostua




of Other Languages

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Sossi Armani

ESL Teajer TCHS – Chambers Campus



of Other Languages

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29/2014

Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Magnolia McGlothen-

Brown


Introduction of Teasing and

Bullying Workshop

New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $20.00 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05

Karen Bailey Teacher TCHS – Chambers Campus


Bullying Workshop

New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $20.00 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05

Shirleen McDowell-

Parker



Bullying Workshop

New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $20.00 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05

Meredith Milligan


23rd Annual Law-Related

Education Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

4/29/2014 Board $20.00 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05

Magnolia McGothen-

Brown




New Brunswick, NJ

4/29/2014 Board $20.00 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05

Shirleen McDowell-

Parker




New Brunswick, NJ

4/29/2014 Board $20.00 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05

Karen Bailey Teacher TCHS – Chambers Campus



New Brunswick, NJ

4/29/2014 Board $20.00 15-190-100-320-0000-00-05

David Gelfgat

Teacher of Mathematics


Math Workshop Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ

4/28/2014 Board $48.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-05

Deidre Fabisch

Math Teacher Daylight/ Twilight

High School Mathematical

Reasoning

Dept. of Education

Trenton, NJ

3/27/2014


Natakie Chestnut

Climate and Culture Leader

Daylight/ Twilight

National Education

Association Black Caucus

Atlantic City, NJ

4/4 – 4/6/2014



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Conference Natakie

Chestnut Climate and

Culture Leader Daylight/ Twilight

2014 Anti Bullying and School Safety Conference

Atlantic City, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $414.72 15-000-223-610-0000-00-35

Johnson Chacko

Math Teacher Daylight/ Twilight

High School Mathematical

Reasoning

Dept. of Education

Trenton, NJ

3/27/2014


Alba Rivera ESL Teacher Daylight/ Twilight



of Other Languages

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Allison Finnerty

Teacher Dunn Middle School

Rutgers 46th Annual Reading

and Writing Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $180.00 15-000-223-580-0000-900-10

Katherine Kuzma-Beck




New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $180.00 15-000-223-580-0000-900-10

Joseph Karkowsky

Intervention Teacher

Dunn Middle School



New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $180.00 15-000-223-580-0000-900-10

Natakie Chestnut

Climate and Culture Leader

Daylight/ Twilight

National Education

Association Black Caucus Conference

Atlantic City, NJ

4/4 – 4/6/2014


Leslie Spear-Youngblood




New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $180.00 15-000-223-580-0000-900-10

Kari Pettorini




New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $180.00 15-000-223-580-0000-900-10

Lianne Braconi

Special Ed. Teacher

Dunn Middle School



New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $180.00 15-000-223-580-0000-900-10

Francine Stockton

Literacy Leader Dunn Middle School

59th Annual International

Reading Conference

New Orleans, LA

5/8 – 5/13/2014

Board $2195.00 20-275-200-500-0000-14-82

Sheree Dublin

School Counselor

Hedgepeth/Williams

FEA Creating Action Plans for Positive School

Climate

Monroe Township


Talithea Briggs

Culture and Climate Leader

Hedgepeth/Williams

2014 Anti-Bullying and School Safety Conference

Atlantic City, NJ

5/28 – 5/28/2014

Board $189.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-08

Dr. Bernard James

Principal Hedgepeth/Williams


Atlantic City, NJ

5/28 – 5/28/2014

Board $414.72 15-000-223-580-0000-00-08

Dana Oliver Special Education Teacher

Hedgepeth/Williams


Atlantic City, NJ

5/28 – 5/28/2014

Board $189.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-08

Maretta Marke

ESL Teacher Hedgepeth/Williams

ESL Inservice in CyberSpace



Maretta Marke



Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Regina Thompson-

Jenkins

Parent Liaison Hedgepeth/Williams

2014 Anti-Bullying and School Safety

Atlantic City, NJ

5/28 – 5/28/2014

Board $189.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-08


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Conference Theodore Hoover

School Counselor

Hedgepeth/Williams

FEA Creating Action Plans for Positive School

Climate

Monroe Township


Barbara Episale

Media Specialist

Hedgepeth/ Williams

Judy Freeman’s Winners

Workshop

Voorhees, NJ 4/30/2014


Maretta Marke


NJTESOL Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-480-0000-14-82

Jeffrey Wiley

Teacher of Mathematics

Hedgepeth/Williams

National Council oif Teachers of Mathematics

Annual Meeting and Exposition.

New Orleans, LA

4/8 – 4/15 Board $2041.50 20-275-200-500-0000-14-82

Nola Occhipinti

School Psychologist

Hedgepeth/Williams

NJ Association of School

Psychologists Spring

Conference

East Windsor, NJ


Rachel Saddler-

Haslo

School Counselor

Kilmer NJ Anti-Bullying Conference

Galloway, NJ 5/27 – 5/29/2014

Board $424.63 15-000-223-580-0000-00-24

Marva Downer-

Baird

Literacy Leader Kilmer Middle School

59th Annual International

Reading Conference

New Orleans, LA

5/8 – 5/13/2014

Board $2195.00 20-275-200-500-0000-14-82

Karen Wilson

Resource room Math Teacher


FEA Conference Center –

Building Strong In-class special

education services

Monroe Township


Dawn Kelley ESL Teacher Rivera Middle School

NJTESOL Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29/2014

Board $259.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Marsha Martin

School Counselor


2014 Annual School

Counselor Conference

Union, NJ 4/11 Board $30.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-15

Marsha Martin

School Counselor


New Jersey State Bar Foundation

Character Education Training

New Brunswick, NJ


Dewar Wood, Dawn

Hendryx

Principal

Teacher

Columbus School



New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $300.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-17

Heather Lieberman

Literacy Leader Columbus School



New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $180.00 20-275-200-500-0000-14-82

Carol Raines-Sapp

Media Specialist

Franklin FEA: Transforming the Culture of

Learning Workshop

Monroe Twp., NJ

4/28/2014


Johana Cortez

ESL Teacher Grant NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Sharon Grube


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/2014 Board $214.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Margaret Mason


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $214.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Joyce Clark Special Education Teacher

Grant Elementary

Effective Strategies &

Interventions workshop

Eatontown, NJ 5/21/2014 Board $189.99 15-000-240-105-0000-00-20


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Linda Czarnecki

ESL Teacher PJ Hill NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Dawn Howlen

Literacy Leader PJ Hill FEA K-5 PARCC English

Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Elaine Whelan

Intervention PJ Hill FEA K-5 PARCC English

Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Viktor Lawson

3rd Grade Teacher

PJ Hill FEA K-5 PARCC English

Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Erica O’Connor

5th Grade Teacher


Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Ayanna LaFleur

1st Grade Teacher


Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Elaine Whalen

Intervention PJ Hill FEA: The CCSS for Writing Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Viktor Lawson

3rd Grade Teacher

PJ Hill FEA: The CCSS for Writing Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Erica O’Connor

5th Grade Teacher


Monroe Township, NJ


Ayanna FaFleur

1st Grade Teacher


Monroe Township, NJ


Dawn Howlen

Literacy Leader PJ Hill FEA: The CCSS for Writing Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Ron Maurais Bilingual Teacher

King NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Lauren Wieczorek

ESL Teacher King NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $219.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Keshia Gaymon-Ojeikere

ESL Teacher King TESOL Training

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $294.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Lauren Hopson

2nd Grade Teacher

Monument K-5 Modeling Math Workshop

DOE Trenton, NJ

4/17/2014


Taras Laszyn

5th Grade Teacher


DOE Trenton, NJ

4/17/2014


Angelia Curtis

2nd Grade Teacher


DOE Trenton, NJ

4/17/2014


Karen Leno Math Leader


DOE Trenton, NJ

4/17/2014


Courtney Wenstrom

4th Grade Teacher


DOE Trenton, NJ

4/17/2014


Lori Dennis Teacher Monument K-5 Modeling Math Workshop

DOE Trenton, NJ

4/17/2014


Nicholas Barbato

Computer Specialist

Monument Educational Specialist:

Establishing Student and

Program Goals Workshop

Monroe Twp., NJ


Nicholas Barbato

Computer Specialist

Monument Creating Action Plans for

Positive School Climate and

Culture

Monroe Twp., NJ



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Workshop Cheryl Ross Intervention

Teacher Monument K-5 Modeling

Math Workshop DOE

Trenton, NJ 4/17/2014

$0 No cost to the

Board Gloria

Olmeda Parent Liaison Mott PTO Today

EXPO 2014 Somerset, NJ 3/25/2014 Board $21.84 15-190-100-320-

0000-00-26 Tameka Brooks

4th Grade Teacher

Mott FEA K-5 PARCC English

Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Stephanie Gammone

Literacy Leader Mott FEA K-5 PARCC English

Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Deidre Kiley Literacy Teacher

Mott FEA K-5 PARCC English

Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Deidre Kiley Literacy Teacher

Mott FEA: The CCSS for Writing Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Tameka Brooks

4th Grade Teacher

Mott FEA: The CCSS for Writing Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Stephanie Gammone

Literacy Leader Mott FEA: The CCSS for Writing Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Jill Maurice 4th Grade Teacher

Mott K-5 Modeling Math Workshop

DOE Trenton, NJ

4/17/2014


Lorcha Lewis

Computer Teacher

Mott FEA: Digital Leadership Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Dr. Nicole Stephens

Interventionist Mott FEA K-5 PARCC English

Language Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Dr. Nicole Stephens

Interventionist Mott FEA: The CCSS for Writing Workshop

Monroe Township, NJ


Natasha Agrawal

ESL Teacher Robbins NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Maria Canals

Bilingual Teacher

Robbins NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Luz E. Castillo

Bilingual Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Jocelyn Fitts ESL Teacher Robbins NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Angela Guagliardi-

Manutti

ESL Teacher Robbins NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Sandra Soles Bilingual Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Ana Vasquez Teacher Robbins NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Karen Ryan Bilingual Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Zenaida Sanchez

Bilingual Teacher

Robeson NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $219.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Melanie Tard

ESL Teacher Robeson NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $219.00

20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Ruth Ramos Bilingual Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $219.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82


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Katherine Rios

Bilingual Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $219.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Carolyn Plunkett

Teacher Robeson NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $219.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Daisy Herrera

ESL Teacher Robeson NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $219.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Talaya Wilson

Principal Robeson FEA: Closing the GAP and

Raising the Bar for all learners.

Monroe Twp., NJ


Talaya Wilson

Principal Robeson NJDOE Training - Assessment

Literacy

DOE Trenton, NJ


Talaya Wilson

Principal Robeson NJAFPA Spring Training Institute.

Atlantic City, NJ

6/4 – 6/5 Board $298.00 20-235-200-500-1200-14-82

Nancy Myles

Intervention Teacher

Robeson Rutgers 46th Annual Reading


New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $150.00 20-235-200-500-1200-14-82

Talaya Wilson

Principal



New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $150.00 20-235-200-500-1200-14-82

Kaitlin Burkhardt

Spec. Ed. Teacher



New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $150.00 20-235-200-500-1200-14-82

Jeanne Ternowchek

Literacy Leader



New Brunswick, NJ

3/28/2014 Board $150.00 20-235-200-500-1200-14-82

Jeanne Ternowchek

(revised from 2/24

mtg)

Literacy Leader

Robeson NJDOE Training

Assessment Literacy

Raritan Valley Community

College, Branchburg, NJ

4/10/2014 (Revised)


Jeanne Ternowchek

Literacy Leader Robeson International Reading

Association Conference

New Orleans, LA

5/9 – 5/12/2014

Board $1669.00 20-275-200-500-0000-14-82

Elmer Arreaga

Bilingual Teacher

Washington NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Pauline Saravia

ESL Teacher Washington NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Clueza Rivera


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $254.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Silvia Raines Bilingual Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $259.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Ana Martinez-

Ruiz


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/29 Board $174.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Aubrey Montero

Bilingual Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $287.85 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Solangel Nunez

Kindergarten Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $219.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Marilyn Eure

Literacy Leader Washington 59th Annual International

Reading Conference

New Orleans, LA

5/8 – 5/13/2014

Board $2195.00 20-275-200-500-0000-14-82


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Bernadette Berman

ESL Teacher Wilson NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $275.00 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Irene Colon Bilingual Teacher

Wilson NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $362.88 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Griselle DeJesus

Teacher Wilson NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $362.88 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Gabriela Delgado


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $362.88 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Ivan Sanchez

Bilingual Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $362.88 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Lisa Rodriguez


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $362.88 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Ivelucy Rosario-Thomas

Kindergarten Teacher


Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $362.88 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Elise Kaye ESL Teacher Wilson NJTESOL/NJBE 2014 Spring

Conference

New Brunswick, NJ

5/28 – 5/29 Board $362.88 20-245-200-580-0000-14-82

Bernette Berman

Elise Kaye, Linda Chou

Teacher Wilson Bilingual/ESL Testing

Central Services TBOE

4/28 – 5/2 $0 No cost to the Board

Carol Frehafer

Health/PE Specialist

Wilson Attend Games Galore a

Professional Workshop

designed for Health & PE. Will turnkey events to S.

Grady

New Egypt, NJ 4/11/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Lauren Wieczorek

ESL Teacher ML King Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Marcel Kragbe


Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Iman Haikal ESL Teacher ML King Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Melanie Tard

ESL Teacher Roberson Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Daisy Herrera

ESL Teacher Roberson Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Stephanie Salvador


Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Keisha Ojeikere


Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Linda Czarnecki

ESL Teacher PJ Hill Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Jocilyn Fitts ESL Teacher Robbins Annual Preschool Screening

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014



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Initiative Debra

Gagnier ESL Teacher Robbins Annual

Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Marcel Mason

ESL Teacher Grant Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Julia Clark ESL Teacher Grant Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Dora Vynnytsky


Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Johana Cortez


Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Sharon Grube


Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Linda Chou ESL Teacher Wilson Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Elise Kaye ESL Teacher Wilson Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Angela Manietti

ESL Teacher Robbins Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Natasha Agrawal

ESL Teacher Robbins Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Pauline Saravia

ESL Teacher Washington Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Cleuza Rivera

ESL Teacher Washington Annual Preschool Screening Initiative

Trenton, NJ 4/28-5/2/2014


Mary Tomlin

Lit. Lead Jefferson NJDOE Assessment

Literacy

Branchburg, NJ 4/10/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Phyllis Plasky

Supervisor CSB NJDOE K-5 Modeling MATH

Trenton, NJ 4/17/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Sarah Stilwell

Math Lead. Gregory NJDOE K-5 Modeling MATH


Bonita Johnson

Math Lead. Grant NJDOE K-5 Modeling MATH


David Phillips

Math Lead. Jefferson NJDOE K-5 Modeling MATH


Phyllis Plasky

Supervisor CSB NJDOE 6-12 Modeling Math


Tara Conrad Math Lead. Kilmer NJDOE 6-12 Modeling Math


Josephine Devas.

Math Lead. Rivera NJDOE 6-12 Modeling Math



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Johnson Chacko

Math Lead. Day/Twi NJDOE 6-12 Modeling Math


John Dunston

Math Lead. Dunn NJDOE 6-12 Modeling Math


Curtis Aubry

Math Lead. Hed/Wms NJDOE 6-12 Modeling Math


Ron Zalika Supervisor CSB FEA K-5 PARCC English Language Arts


Nicole Carmichael

PD Intervent CSB FEA Digital Learning


Nicole Carmichael

PD Intervent CBS NJDOE K-5 Modeling MATH


Nicole Carmichael

PD Intervent CSB NJDOE 6-12 Modeling Math


Dawn Hendryx

Math Lead. Columbus NJDOE K-5 Modeling MATH


Ron Zalika Supervisor CSB 2014 Northeast Regional

Conference for Social Studies

Sturbridge MA 4/6-8/14 Board $488 11-000-221-580-0000-00-81

Shawn Mitchell

Comptroller CSB NJASBO 52nd Annual

Conference

Atlantic City NJ

6/4-6/14 Board $470 11-000-251-580-0000-00-60

Shawn Mitchell

Comptroller CSB NJASBO – How to Prepare for Your Annual

Audit

Mt. Laurel NJ 4/8/14 Board $67 11-000-251-580-0000-00-60

LaShon Encarnacion

Disciplinarian TCHS West

FEA – Creating Action Plans for Positive School

Climate&Culture

Monroe Township


E Decker (replace P

Britt)

Counselor Jefferson NJ ASK STC Training

Mt. Laurel, NJ 3/20/2014 Board $16.64 15-000-223-580-0000-00-14

Kathleen Smallwood-

Johnson

Executive Director

CSB Human Abilities Unplugged Colloquium

TCNJ Trenton 4/7/14 $0 No cost to the Board

Kathleen Smallwood-

Johnson

Executive Director

CSB NJ Anti-Bullying Conference

Atlantic City NJ

5/28-29/14 Board $231 11-000-211-580-0000-00-57

Kathleen Smallwood-

Johnson

Executive Director

CSB Special Ed Law Symposium

Bethlehem PA 6/22-27/14 Board $1,784.46 11-000-211-580-0000-00-57

Terrance Stokes

Coordinator of Truancy

CSB NJ Anti-Bullying Conference

Atlantic City NJ

5/28-29/14 Board $483.53 11-000-211-580-0000-00-57

g. 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, March 24, 2014 Board meeting in the amount of $25,891,103.49. (Attachment 3-G)


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h. Out of District Placements – March 2014

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Placements for March 2014. (Attachment 3-H)

i. Facilities Report – March 2014

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Community Organizations to use Trenton Board of Education Facilities.

ORGANIZATION/ DEPT. DATES OF USEAGE DAY FACILITY TIME PER-

MIT

TBOE or Outside Usage

MTG PROG Prof Dev Rec Oth

Jason Klugman - PUPP Parent/Student Meeting

03/14/14 Thursday TCHS - Main 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

5414 OUTSIDE X

Adrienne Hill/Katrina Smith - TCHS School

Production

03/12/14 Friday TCHS - Main 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

5415 TBOE X

Monica Carmichael - Spring Clean Up

03/15/14 - 04/12/14

Saturday Stokes 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

1799 TBOE X

F.A.S.T. Tiffany's Brunch - Maria Smith/Betty Glenn

04/30/14 - 05/01/14

Thurs. & Fri.

Administration 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

9025 TBOE X

Caren Wilson - Staff Professional Development

03/11/14 Tuesday Administration 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

5257 TBOE X

Caren Wilson - K-3 Curriculum Writing Kick-

Off

03/07/14 Friday Administration 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5257 TBOE X

Caren Wilson - Staff Professional Development

03/14/14 Friday Administration 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

5464 TBOE X

Suzanne Martin/Roberto Meluso - PARCC Training

03/11/14 & 03/14/14

Tues. & Fri., Kilmer 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

1800 TBOE X

Suzanne Martin - Computer Teachers' Monthly Meeting

02/27/14 Thursday Wilson 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

9248 TBOE X

Bernice White - Father/Daughter Dance

04/04/14 Friday TCHS - Main 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

5422 TBOE X

Bernice White - Women in History Tea

03/19/14 Wednesday TCHS - Main 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

5420 TBOE X

Dr. Eniola Ajayi - I & RS Meeting


5492 TBOE X

Dr Gerry Fennell - Anime Club Fundraiser

02/26/14 Wednesday TCHS - West 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

5130 TBOE X

Carmen Sanchez - 8th Grade parent Meeting

03/07/14 Friday Dunn 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5289 TBOE X

Maria Smith - F.A.S.T. Tiffany's Brunch

04/30/14 - 05/01/14

Wed. & Thurs.


9026 TBOE X

Everene Downing - Science Textbook Review

04/07/14 - 04/09/14

Mon. - Wed. Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

7087 TBOE X

Sharron Grady - Middle Schools' Basketball Team

03/08/14 Saturday Kilmer 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

9295 TBOE X

Dr. Eniola Ajayi -Evaluatio of Danielson Training

04/16/14 Wednesday Administration 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

5398 TBOE X

Phyllis Plasky - Model Lessons

04/02/14 Wednesday Robbins 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5465 TBOE X


03/31/14 Monday Kilmer 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5467 TBOE X


4/1/2014 Tuesday TCHS - Main 11:30 AM - 3:30 AM

5424 TBOE X

Anthony Jones - NJ Seeds College Preparatory

Program

03/06/14 Thursday TCHS - Main 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

5425 OUTSIDE X

Dr. Sigfredo Hernandez - Minding Our Business

Market Fair

04/05/14 Saturday Hill 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

8879 OUTSIDE X

Tashell Martin - MCCC 03/06/14 - Thursday TCHS - Main 4:00 PM - 5423 OUTSIDE X


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Educational Talent Search 06/30/14 5:00 PM Kathleen Smallwood

Johnson - Title I Parent Conference

05/03/14 Saturday Kilmer 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

5399 TBOE X

Robert McGill - The First Tee of Greater Trenton

03/05/14 - 04/16/14

Wednesday TCHS - West 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM

7187 OUTSIDE X

Samut Scott - Mama Yoga's Wellness

03/03/14 - 06/30/14

Mon., Wed., & Fri.

Columbus 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

9255 OUTSIDE X

PTSA Coreen Grooms - College FAFSA Prep

03/29/14 Saturday TCHS - West 5132 TBOE X

Theresa Wright - Saturday Detention

03/15/14 - 06/13/14

Saturday TCHS - West 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

5131 TBOE X

Tashell Martin - MCCC Educational Talent Search

03/25/14 & 04/01/14

Tuesday TCHS - Main 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

5427 OUTSIDE X


04/01/14 Tuesday Parker 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5466 TBOE X

Bienvenida Gardinet - Spanish Literacy Program

03/25/14 - 06/02/14

Mon. - Fri. Robbins 3:25 PM - 4:25 PM

9074 TBOE X

Bienvenida Gardinet - Parent Tutoring Program

03/12/14 - 05/13/14

Tues. - Wed. Robbins 3:25 PM - 4:25 PM

9077 TBOE X

Bienvenida Gardinet - Zumba

03/25/14 - 05/27/14

Tuesday Robbins 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

9075 TBOE X

Dollie Mann-Wells - Teacher Roundtable w/Superintendent

03/13/14 Thursday Administration 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

10204 TBOE X

Dollie Mann-Wells - Teacher Roundtable

w/Supt.

03/18/14 Tuesday Dunn 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

10205 TBOE X

Tiffanie Hawley - School Fundraiser

03/19/14 Wednesday Rivera 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5026 TBOE X

Kathleen Smallwood Johnson -

Meeting/Workshops

04/23/14 - 04/25/14

Wed. - Fri. Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

10206 TBOE X X

Kathleen Smallwood Johnson -

Meeting/Workshops


10206 TBOE X X

Cynthia Mason - Urban League of Union County

Gentlemen's Ball

03/12/14 - 05/28/14

Wednesday Hill 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

9314 TBOE X

Susan Johnson - PARCC Training

03/18/14 & 03/19/14

Tues. & Wed.


2510 TBOE X

Eunice Perez - Parental Involvement

03/31/14 Monday Parker 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2829 TBOE X

Dr. Eniola Ajayi - Special Services Professional

Development

04/16/14 Wednesday Administration 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

10233 TBOE X

Dr. Eniola Ajayi - Special Services Professional

Development


10232 TBOE X

Bienvenida Gardinet - NJ ASK Aftershool Program

03/18/14 - 05/07/14

Mon. - Thurs.

Robbins 3:23 PM - 5:00 PM

9078 TBOE X

Robert Rubino - Dunn MS Softball Practice

03/17/14 - 06/01/14

Mon. - Fri. Dunn 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

5291 TBOE X

Jared Pasko - Dunn MS Baseball Practice & Games

and Physical Education Classes

03/17/14 - 06/01/14

Mon. - Thurs.

Dunn 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

5290 TBOE X

Richard Genevie - Tennis Practice

03/20/14 - 06/10/14

Mon. - Fri. Dunn 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

5292 TBOE X

Susan Tymon - YWCA Trenton Summer Camp

Program

06/23/14 - 08/22/14

Mon. - Fri. Hill 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

7010 TBOE X

j. Acceptance of Donations

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts funding from the following generous donors:


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DONOR AMOUNT RECIPIENT PLANNED USE FOR FUNDS

Mercer County Community College

$700.00 High School Choir (Student Activity Fund)

Trip to Los Angeles for Music In The Parks Competition

k. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – May 20, 2014

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the 2013/2014 Transportation Trip Quote May 20, 2014 to provide transportation for trip to Liberty Science Center leaving May 20, 2014, leaving from Franklin Elementary School, to the low bidder First Student for $695.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-511-0000-00-65 Funding Period November 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014

l. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – June 13, 2014 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the 2013/2014 Transportation Trip Quote Trip June 13, 2014 to provide transportation for trip to Liberty Science Center from P.J. Hill E.S., to the low bidder RICK BUS for $599.00 per bus (3 buses) for a total cost of $1,797.00.


m. Resolution Awarding Transportation Trip Quote – April 1, 2014 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the 2013/2014 Transportation Trip Quote April 1, 2014 to provide transportation for trip to Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York leaving April 1, 2014, leaving from P.J. Hill Elementary School, to the low bidder First Student for $695.00.



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n. Joint Transportation Agreement with Edison Township Public Schools

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2013-2014 Contractual Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and the Edison Township Public Schools for the provision of transportation services for a DCP&P student at a cost of $2,621,.52. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are directed to execute said agreement on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

o. Resolution to Approve Swing Space for TCHS Main Staff and Students BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Swing Space for TCHS Main Staff and Students during the construction process for the new high school. ST. MARY’S 9th Grade IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Visual & Performing Arts SLC Communications SLC 135 HANOVER STREET Hospitality, Restaurant, Tourism & Business SLC Science, Technology, Engineering & Math SLC CADWALADER Daylight Program Twilight Program

p. Resolution to Approve Adoption of the Final 2014/2015 Budget BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Adoption of the Final 2014/2015 Budget as follows:

General Fund $241,587,769 Special Revenue $ 39,451,665 Tax Levy $ 21,115,662

Total Budget $302,155,095

q. Resolution Requiring Direct Deposit BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Requirement of Direct Deposit for all District employees effective July 1, 2014, as per N.J.P.L. 2013, C28. This will include all payroll payments such as contractual pay and extra pay.


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r. Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy for students B.B., Q.B., E.C., J.C., N.C., M.E., T.E., C. F., C.F., D. G., D.L., S.N., S.N., J. P., Y.R., D.S., D. S., I. S., C. T., K. W., Z.W., and Z. W. for the 2013-2014 school year at an estimated annual cost of $50,677.28 per contract, based upon a per diem rate of $275.42 and a total of 184 enrolled days. Final costs to be prorated based upon actual commencement of services/number of billable days. These placements are through the Office of Student Discipline/Attendance/School Safety. Account Code: 11-000-100-561-0000-00-84

s. Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Tuition Contracts with The Titusville Academy for students Q.M. and M. W. for the 2013-2014 school year at an estimated annual cost of $50,126.44 per contract, based upon a per diem rate of $275.42 and a total of 182 enrolled days. Final costs to be prorated based upon actual commencement of services/number of billable days. These placements are through the Office of Student Discipline/Attendance/School Safety. Account Code: 11-000-100-561-0000-00-84

t. Professional Services Contract – Joan Stevens BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Professional Services Contract with Joan Stevens for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost not to exceed $9,590. The consultant will work with the Office of Grants and Funded Programs to develop local, state, and/or federal grants for which the District is eligible. Federal grants from the US Department of Education might include School Climate Transformation, Project Prevent, Javits Gifted and Talented Education, and Elementary and Secondary School Counseling. The funding for grant writing services has been made possible through a generous donation from ETS. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-001-223-320-0000-14-81

u. Professional Services Contract – Epic BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Epic to provide Private Duty Nursing Services for S.C. for the period March 1st through June 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-213-330-0000-00-56

v. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Comprehensive Professional Development for Literacy Teacher Leaders and Classroom Teachers in English Language Arts and Literacy for 2014-2015 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation for the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the School Business Administrator/ Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Comprehensive Professional Development for Literacy Teacher Leaders and Classroom Teachers in English Language Arts and Literacy which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.

w. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Before and After School Programs for 2014-2015 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation for the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the School Business Administrator/ Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide Before and After School Programs which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.

x. Revised Resolution for License Agreement with The War Memorial/Patriots Theater for Graduation Ceremonies BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Resolution for License Agreement with The War Memorial/Patriots Theater for use of its facilities on June 26, 2014 for the purpose of holding Graduation Ceremonies at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00. This resolution was originally Board approved on January 13, 2014. The revision is needed to change the date of graduation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor. Account Codes: 15-190-100-590-0000-00-04; 15-190-100-590-0000-00-05; 15-190-100-590-0000-00-35

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BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Addendum increase as prescribed by Special Services;

ROUTE NUMBER

ROUTE COST

ADDENDUM PER DIEM AIDE COST

INCREASE VENDOR TOTAL ADJUSTED ROUTE COST

DAY2 $20,489.40 65.00 $5,655.00 Rick Bus $26,144.40


z. Resolution for Payment of Additional Audit Premium to Atlantic Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Payment of Additional Audit Premium to Atlantic Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. in the amount of $155,359.14 for the policy period July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013. The additional premium resulted from an audit of the District’s Workers Compensation policy by New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group. Account Code: 11-000-291-260-0000-00-00

aa. Professional Services Contract – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to provide training to Learning Consultants and School Psychologists on Child Study Teams on Batelle Developmental Inventory on May 8, 2014 from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the amount not to exceed $3,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-219-320-0000-00-84

bb. Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Hedgepeth

Williams Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School for 2014-2015. School Improvement Grants are three-year competitive grants to districts that demonstrate the greatest need for the funds and the strongest commitment to use the


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funds to provide adequate resources in order to raise substantially the achievement of students. Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School will implement the Transformation Model, one of four required models. The grant will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education.

cc. Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Rivera Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Apply for a School Improvement Grant for Rivera Middle School for 2014-2015. School Improvement Grants are three-year competitive grants to districts that demonstrate the greatest need for the funds and the strongest commitment to use the funds to provide adequate resources in order to raise substantially the achievement of students. Rivera Middle School will implement the Transformation Model, one of four required models. The grant will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education.

dd. Resolution to Collaborate with Boys & Girls Club on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (CCLC) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Collaborate with Boys & Girls Club on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC) for 2014-2015. Boys & Girls Club is eligible to submit a grant under the program guidelines and desires to partner with the Trenton School District on behalf of Columbus, PJ Hill, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Schools. The grant will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education. (Attachment 3-DD)

ee. Resolution to Collaborate with Genesis Paces on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (CCLC) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Collaborate with Genesis Paces on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC) for 2014-2015. Genesis Paces is eligible to submit a grant under the program guidelines and desires to partner with the Trenton School District on behalf of Daylight/Twilight High School. The grant will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education. (Attachment 3-EE)

ff. Resolution to Administer the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant Student

Survey for Spring 2014 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Administer the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant Student Survey for Spring 2014. The 2013-2014 school year represents the final year of the federally-funded Safe Schools/Healthy


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Students Grant. An annual survey of students is required and data collected will be analyzed by an independent evaluator. The district policy regarding active parental consent for student participation in the survey and the protection of students’ privacy by allowing for anonymous and voluntary participation will be followed.

gg. Professional Services Contract – Blackboard BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Blackboard to provide hosted webpage management for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $31,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-252-330-0000-00-57

hh. Professional Services Contract – Fibertech BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Fibertech to provide dedicated internet access for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $242,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-252-330-0000-00-61

ii. Professional Services Contract – Fibertech BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Fibertech to provide wide area access for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $249,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-252-330-0000-00-61

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BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Amended and Restated 403(b) Plan Documents, including the Summary of Evaluations for Investment Provider Organizations, to ensure compliance with IRS requirements. The documents will be submitted to the plan administrator, TSA Consulting Group. (Attachment 3-JJ)

kk. Resolution to Approve Draft Sublease Agreements between the New Jersey Schools Development Authority and the Trenton Board of Education WHEREAS the Trenton Board of Education must provide swing space to accommodate students and staff for the duration of the construction of the new Trenton Central High School, and WHEREAS the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) will rent the swing space directly from the landlords and sublease it to the Trenton Board of Education, and WHEREAS the SDA has provided draft sublease agreements with the Trenton Board of Education, and WHEREAS a copy of the lease between the SDA and the landlord will be attached to each respective sublease with the Trenton Board of Education, and WHEREAS the proposed sublease agreements, when approved by the Trenton Board of Education and the SDA, will be finalized upon execution of the leases between the SDA and the landlord, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Draft Sublease Agreements between the New Jersey Schools Development Authority and the Trenton Board of Education for Trenton Central High School Swing Space. (Attachment 3-KK)

ll. Professional Services Contract – Dr. Michael Boyle BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Dr. Michael Boyle, associated with Comprehensive Mental Health Services, to provide services for a Special Education Student in our district. The rate for this service is $165.00 per hour with an expectation of approximately 12 hours, at a cost not to exceed $1,980.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-219-320-0000-00-84


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mm. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide a Project Management Firm to Assist with the Construction Oversight of the Trenton Central High School Project BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation for the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the School Business Administrator/ Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for Prospective Organization to Provide a Project Management Firm to assist with the construction oversight of the Trenton Central High School project, which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.

nn. Resolution and Proposal for TCHS Main Campus Move BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for TCHS Main Campus Move at a cost not to exceed $76,320.00. Staffing is needed for the seamless movement of items to the various temporary locations throughout the City to prepare for demolition of the existing building. Account Code: 15-140-100-101-0009-00-05

oo. Professional Services Contract – Kid’s Nation/National Honors Tour BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with Kid’s Nation/National Honors Tour to provide speaking/performance services for the Youth Summit on April 12, 2014, at a cost not to exceed $750.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-316-200-300-1000-13-57

pp. Professional Services Contract – The College of New Jersey BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves a Professional Services Contract with The College of New Jersey to provide food and custodial services for participants of the Youth Summit on April 12, 2014, at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-316-200-300-1000-13-57

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WHEREAS the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Amendments to the Five Year Preschool Program Plan Update for School Years 2014-2015. This must be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education in order for the Early Childhood Program to meet mandates and to gain the final approval from the New Jersey Department of Education to receive funding for the 2014-2015 school year. BE IT RESOLVED: The program/service meets Trenton Board of Education and New Jersey requirements.

rr. Resolution to Apply for the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group 2014 Safety Grant BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Apply for the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group 2014 Safety Grant, at no cost to the Board. The grant program provides proactive risk management and provides funding districts otherwise would not have to invest in safety-related projects and improvements. Grants being awarded will rectify potentially hazardous situations and may also be used for other loss prevention practices such as security or anti-bullying trainings to help NJ public schools avoid future legal issues.