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PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Plainfield, N.J.

Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Time: 6:30 p.m. PUBLIC SESSION 6:35 p.m. MEETING CLOSED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:00 p.m. WORK & STUDY MEETING (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

Place: PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM 950 PARK AVENUE Board of Education Members Mr. Richard Wyatt, President Mr. Cameron E. Cox, Vice President Ms. Lynn B. Anderson Mr. John C. Campbell Mr. Terence J. Johnson Ms. Graziela Lobato-Creekmur Mrs. Emily E. Morgan Ms. Carmencita T. Pile Dr. Avania A. Richardson-Miller Dr. Ronald E. Bolandi, Interim Superintendent I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. WELCOME WELCOME to a Work & Study Meeting of the Plainfield Board of Education. Members hope you will find the meeting interesting and informative. We thank you for taking the time to attend. Please be advised that this and all meetings of the Board are open to the media and public, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Ch. 231, Laws of 1975), and that the advance notice required therein has been provided to the Courier News and the Star Ledger on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 to be advertised on Saturday, September 8 , 2018 and also provided to the Plainfield Public Schools, the District’s website, the Plainfield City Clerk, Police Department, and Plainfield Public Library for posting. V. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters. RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss: 1 matters rendered confidential by federal or state law 2. pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations and/or matters of attorney-client

privilege 3. specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected

requested an open session and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board of Education will recess into its Executive Session.

Work & Study Meeting - 2 - September 11, 2018 Cmte of the Whole

VI. CONDUCT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS The Board of Education takes official action at its Business Meetings. Business meetings are regularly scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month, subject to changes that may occur because of holidays. Prior to the board taking action at its business meetings, committee meetings are scheduled where in-depth discussion occurs.

At the Board of Education's committee meetings, no formal action is taken. The typical monthly schedule of meetings is as follows:

Type of Meeting * Date Place Time

Policy Committee 1st Tues. ea. mo. PHS Conf. 6:30 p.m.

Personnel/Exec. Sess. 1st Tues. ea. mo. PHS Conf. 6:30 p.m.

Curric. & Instr. 1st Tues. ea. mo. PHS Conf. 8:00 p.m.

Finance Committee 1st Tues. ea. mo. PHS Conf. 8:00 p.m.

Bldgs. & Grds. Cmte. 3rd Wed. ea. mo. Admin. Bldg. 1:30 p.m.

School Community Rel. 1st Tues. ea. mo. PHS Conf. 8:00 p.m.

Business Meeting 3rd Tues. ea. mo. Various Locations 8:00 p.m.

(EACH OF THESE MEETINGS MAY INCLUDE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF MATTERS THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION)

*Meeting Schedule Subject to Change

At each committee meeting, the Board discusses recommendations of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and other relevant items. Committee approval authorizes resolutions to be placed on the agenda of the next appropriate business meeting and/or possible formal action. The agendas for all committee and board meetings are available at the Office of the Board of Education, 1200 Myrtle Avenue during business hours. At the business meetings, privilege of the floor will be provided for thirty minutes for public comment prior to committee reports. A three-minute time limit per person is provided for public comment. Concerns of the public regarding the schools or departments should be brought to the attention of the appropriate administrator in charge (principal, director, etc.). If concerns remain unresolved, they are to be directed to the Interim Superintendent of Schools. These procedures should be followed prior to concerns being presented to the Board of Education. This procedure allows administrators to resolve concerns at the most appropriate level of decision making. The next business meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2018 @ 8:00 p.m., in the Plainfield High School, cafeteria, 950 Park Avenue.


VII. REMARKS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT VIII. REMARKS FROM THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

Maschio’s Food Service Presentation

IX. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS X. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC Members of the public may comment on agenda items only. Members of the public may speak once for each committee report. (Policy 9322)


XI. REPORT OF THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

A. Field Trips for Inclusion in 2018-2019 Curriculum Guides Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes field trips, used as a device for teaching and learning are integral to the curriculum, and an educationally sound and important ingredient in the instructional program of the school. As a result, field trips serve as an essential means to extend learning, improve achievements, and enhance the overall development and educational experiences of students in the District. Field trips, however must support the District’s curriculum and be aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The District has identified State of New Jersey field trips in compliance with both, and will be reflected in the curriculum guides for the 2018-2019 school year.

LOCATION CITY

A&P Supermarket South Plainfield AFJROTC Jackson and Long Branch AFJROTC Bridgeton High School Bridgeton AFJROTC McGuire Air Force Base Fort Dix AFJROTC Passaic High School Passaic AFJTROTC Drill Competition NJ (location to be determined) Agave Tex Mex Bridgewater Alstede Farms Chester AMC Theatre NJ (location to be determined) Annual African American Heritage Parade Newark Annual Fall Leadership Connection Conference Edison Antonio Casola Farms Holmdel Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Mohican Outdoor Center Blairstown, NJ (SINGLE DAY TRIP APPROVALS ONLY) Applebee’s Restaurant Piscataway Apple Store Bridgewater Arena at Woodbridge, The Woodbridge Ballantine House Newark Barack Obama Academy for Academic & Civic Development (BOAACD) Plainfield Barlow Elementary School Plainfield Barnes and Noble Springfield Benihana Edison Berkeley College Woodbridge Bishop Ahr High School Edison Bloomfield College Bloomfield Bradley Elementary School Asbury Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Rink Newark Branchburg Sports Complex Branchburg Brookdale Community College Lincroft Brooks Arts Center Bound Brook Buehler Challenger and Science Center Paramus Build-A-Bear Bridgewater Burgdorff Cultural Center Maplewood


Curriculum & Instruction Field Trips for Inclusion in 2018-2019 Curriculum Guides (cont’d)

LOCATION CITY Board of Education Plainfield BowlMor Lanes Greenbrook Brooks Arts Center Bound Brook Caldwell College Caldwell Caledonia/Roessler Park Perth Amboy Camden Aquarium Camden Camp Bernie Port Murray Career Council, Inc. NJ (location to be determined) Cathedral International Church Plainfield Cedar Brook Park (except lake area) Plainfield Cedarbrook K-8 Center Plainfield Centenary College Hackettstown Cheesecake Factory Edison (Menlo Park) Chuck E Cheese Bridgewater China Buffet South Plainfield City of Plainfield Senior Citizen Center Plainfield Clementon Park Clementon Clinton Elementary School Plainfield Clinton School Annual Celebration of Autumn Clinton School (Plainfield) College of New Jersey Ewing College of St. Elizabeth Morristown Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens Somerset Community Food Bank of New Jersey Hillside Community Theatre, The Morristown Cook Elementary School Plainfield Cooper Mill Chester Township County College of Morris (Longo Planetarium) Randolph Courier News Headquarters Somerville Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Store Clinton Cranford Canoe Club Cranford Crossroads Theatre New Brunswick Crowne Plaza Monroe Township and Cherry Hill Dairy Queen Plainfield DeVry Institute of Technology North Brunswick DeVry University North Brunswick Drake House Plainfield Drumthwacket, (Governor’s Mansion) Princeton Dukes Farm Hillsborough Eagle’s Landing Day Camp North Brunswick Eastern Regional Communications and Technology Conference (ERCT) NJ (location to be determined) Echo Lake Park (except lake area) Mountainside Edison Bowling Center Edison Edison Exposition – Raritan Center Edison Edison National Historic Site Edison Emerson Elementary School Plainfield Essex County College Edison Evergreen Elementary School Plainfield Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison and Teaneck Felician College Lodi Field Station Dinosaur Leonia First Choice Women’s Resource Center Plainfield (additional NJ locations) First Lego League Qualifier NJ (location to be determined) First Tech Challenge Meets NJ (location to be determined) Forest Lodge Warren Franklin Mineral Museum and Mine Franklin



LOCATION CITY Freppe Tex Mex Restaurant Plainfield Frogbridge Millstone Funplex East Hanover Gateway National Park Service, Horseshoe Cove Highlands George Street Playhouse New Brunswick Giovanna’s Plainfield Great Oaks Legacy Middle School Newark Great Swamp, The Chatham Green Brook Park Plainfield Green Meadows Farm Hazlet Grounds for Sculpture Hamilton Grover Cleveland Birthplace State Historic Site Caldwell Hartwyck Nursing Home Plainfield HBCU College Fair Raritan Health Occupation Student Association NJ (location to be determined) Hillview Farms Gillette Hub Stine Field Plainfield High Point State Park Sussex Hope’s Promise Therapeutic Riding Program Chester Hubbard Middle School Plainfield IHOP Restaurant NJ (location to be determined) IKEA Elizabeth Imagine That! Florham Park In-District School Exchange Program Plainfield iPlay America Freehold IZOD Center – MetLife Stadium East Rutherford J&J Enrichment Program No. Brunswick Jefferson Elementary School Plainfield JFK Dorothy Snyder Nursing School /Annex Plainfield Jersey Explorer’s Children’s Museum, The East Orange Jersey Lanes Bowling Linden Jo-Ann Fabrics NJ (location to be determined) Jr. Achievement of New Jersey Newark (additional NJ locations) Jr. Statesmen of America / Debate Team NJ (location to be determined) Kean University Union Kidz Village Kenilworth Kingston Quarry Kingston Lakehouse Music Academy Asbury Land of Make Believe Hope LensCrafters Springfield Liberty Hall – Governor Livingston House Union Liberty Science Center Jersey City Liberty State Park Jersey City Livay Sweet Shop Plainfield Maggiano’s Bridgewater Maximum Athletics Fitness Facility Greenbrook Maxson Middle School Plainfield McCarter Theatre Princeton McDonald’s NJ (local locations – Plfd., So. Plfd., No. Plfd.) Medieval Times Lyndhurst Microsoft Store Bridgewater Middlesex County College Edison Millville Air Museum Millville Mohican Outdoor Center Blairstown Moms Helping Moms Foundation Whippany



LOCATION CITY Monroe Township Schools Monroe Township Montclair Art Museum Montclair Montclair State University Montclair Morristown Museum Morristown Mountain Creek Resort, Inc. – TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park Vernon Music in the Park Festival NJ (location to be determined) National Honor Society Community Service NJ (location to be determined) National Latino/Hispanic College Fair, Inc. NJ (location to be determined) National Student Council (New Jersey Chapter) NJ (location to be determined) New Jersey Black Issues Convention East Brunswick (additional NJ locations) New Jersey Children’s Museum Paramus New Jersey Churches NJ (location to be determined) New Jersey City University Jersey City New Jersey Convention and Expo Center Edison New Jersey FCCLA Annual Leadership Conference (State) Edison and Cherry Hill New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark New Jersey Hall of Fame NJ (location to be determined) New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium Sandy Hook New Jersey Museum of Agriculture North Brunswick New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark New Jersey State Bar Foundation New Brunswick (additional NJ locations) New Jersey State Museum Trenton Red Bulls Stadium Harrison Newark Museum Newark Newark Historical Society Newark Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Nicholas Music Center New Brunswick NJAA Community Service Project Program Rutherford NJIT Newark Nomahegan Park Cranford Old Barracks Museum Trenton Overlook Medical Center Summit Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn Park Performance Arts Center Union City Pax Amicus Castle Theatre Budd Lake PETCO NJ (location to be determined) Pirate Adventures Jersey Shore Brick Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies (PAAAS) Plainfield Plainfield City Hall Plainfield Plainfield Country Club: West 9 Golf Course Plainfield Plainfield Fire Department Plainfield Plainfield High School Plainfield Plainfield Municipal Court Plainfield Plainfield Police Department Plainfield Plainfield Post Office Plainfield Plainfield Public Library Plainfield Plainfield Symphony – Crescent Ave. Church Plainfield Plainfield West Tower Senior Citizen Center/Community Service Plainfield Planned Parenthood (Teen Conference) NJ (location to be determined) PLP Family Empowerment Conference NJ (location to be determined) Ponderosa Park Scotch Plains Proprietary House Perth Amboy Prudential Center /Prudential Corporate Office Newark / Iselin Public Speaking Club NJ (location to be determined) Rahway High School Rahway



LOCATION CITY Rainforest Café Edison (Menlo Park) Ramapo College Mahwah Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg Rebounderz Amusement Park Edison Red Lobster Bridgewater, South Plainfield Red Mill Museum Village Clinton Reeves-Reed Arboretum Summit Regal Hadley Theater South Plainfield Richard Stockton College Pomona Richmond Towers Plainfield Rider College Lawrenceville Robert Wood Foundation North Brunswick Robotics Regional Competition Event Trenton Rock Ice Skating Rink Dunellen Roosevelt Intermediate School Westfield ROTC Drill Competition NJ (location to be determined) Rowan University Glassboro Rutgers Theatre Company New Brunswick Rutgers University New Brunswick, Piscataway and Newark Saint Peter’s College Jersey City Schaefer Farms Flemington Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sculpture Garden Grounds Hamilton Seton Hall University South Orange Shriner Circus NJ (location to be determined) ShopRite Supermarket NJ (additional locations) Skate 22 Roller Skating Rink Union Sky Zone Adventure Park South Plainfield Somerset Patriots Stadium Bridgewater South Mountain Reservation West Orange South Orange Performing Arts Center – SOPAC South Orange Spruce Run State Park Hampton St. Joseph High School Metuchen State Theatre New Brunswick Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken Stillman Elementary School Plainfield Stony Hill Farm Morristown Stop & Shop Supermarket Watchung Strike & Spare Bowling Lanes Green Brook Student Council Leadership Conference NJ (location to be determined) Sunnymeade Elementary School Hillsborough Telemundo 47 – WNJU TV Fort Lee Thomas Edison Historical Museum West Orange Top Golf Edison Trailside Nature Center Mountainside Trailside Nature and Science Center Watchung Trenton Museum Trenton Trenton State House Trenton Turtle Back Zoo West Orange Two River Theatre Red Bank Union County College Cranford Union County Performing Arts Center Rahway Unity Bank North Plainfield Univision 41 TV – WXTV Teaneck Urban Air Adventure Park NJ (location to determined)



LOCATION CITY Valentine House Montclair Venue 518 Bound Brook Von Thun Farms Monmouth Junction Walmart Watchung Warinanco Park Roselle Washington Community School Plainfield Washington Crossing Titusville Watchung Stables Mountainside Westfield Schools Westfield Wharton State Forest Shamong (DAY TRIP APPROVALS ONLY) Wightman Farms Morristown William Paterson University Wayne Williams Nursery Westfield Willingboro High School Jazz Festival Willingboro Woodbridge Community Center Woodbridge Woodlands Nursing Home Plainfield Woodland Elementary School Plainfield Youth Transition to Work (YTTW) Worksite Visits NJ (location to be determined)


Curriculum & Instruction B. Professional Development (1) Secondary English Language Arts Professional Development Teacher Leaders Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS Goal 2: Human Resources: To improve the recruitment, retention, and development of district staff. The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated workforce is essential to the success of the District and students. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic and life-long success. The District is committed to raising the standards and student performance through providing sustained professional development and collaboration on best practices for staff. To meet this goal, the Office of Secondary Education will identify five (5) ELA teachers who will provide professional development leadership within their schools and serve as resources for instructional best practices. Teachers identified as Secondary Professional Development Teacher Leaders will attend designated professional development sessions, act as turnkey teachers in their schools, and meet regularly as a team throughout the 2018-19 school year. Secondary PD Teacher Leaders will also have the opportunity to facilitate other workshops for teachers and/or parents.

Participating Schools Cedarbrook (6-8), Hubbard

Maxson, PAAAS, PHS

# of Teacher Leaders (1 per school) 5

Hours Per Teacher (meetings and planning) 10

Rate of Pay / Maximum $28.00 hour / $280.00

Total Cost to District $1,400.00

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves five (5) Secondary ELA PD Teacher Leaders for school year 2018-19 – total cost not to exceed $1,400.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to 11-000-223000-320T-26-0000 (Curr Instruct Staff Training Consultants).


Curriculum & Instruction (2) Keystone’s National Association of Software Users (NASU) – Philadelphia, PA Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS Goal 2: Human Resources: To improve the recruitment, retention, and development of District staff The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated workforce is essential in the success of the District and students. Therefore, it has provided the Interim Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ administrative staff members to participate in out of district professional development. The district has identified a need to strengthen leadership skills. Jinni Wu will attend the Keystone’s National Association of Software Users (NASU), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The administrator will turnkey as a follow-up activity. The breakdown, per the GSA, is as follows:

Dates October 3-5, 2018

Registration – Pre-conference and Conference $150.00

Lodging (inc. 18% tax) $527.46

Mileage Reimbursement $181.65

Meals / Incidentals $241.50


The specific focus includes on-going user training, software product input discussion, and presentations by business partners. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Jinni Wu to attend the NASU 2018 Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, October 3-5, 2018 – total cost not to exceed $1,100.61. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-251000-592T-04-0000 (Travel).


Curriculum & Instruction (3) Rutgers University – Center for Literacy Development Membership 2018-19 Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS Goal 2: Human Resources: To improve the recruitment, retention, and development of District staff The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated workforce is essential to the success of the District and students. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic and life-long success Through the Office of Secondary Education, the District has established a partnership with Rutgers University to support research-based professional development initiatives. Through attendance at the Rutgers University Center for Literacy Development Network Meetings (series of 5 events, including the annual conference), participants will gain a deeper understanding of instructional practices that support all learners and promote critical thinking and life-long literacy habits. One English Language Arts teacher from each secondary school will attend each of the five events as follows:

Participating Schools Cedarbrook (6-8), Hubbard, Maxson, PAAAS, PHS

Event Dates Oct. 26, Dec. 6, 2018; Jan. 15, Feb. 27, March 22, 2019

Membership (per person) (discounted for group of five) $699.00


This series will include the following national presenters:

Gloria Ladson-Billings: The (R)Evolution of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

MaryEllen Vogt: Introduction to SIOP Components

Donalyn Miller: Creating Strong Readers in a Classroom Reading Community

Penny Kittle: Teaching Poetry to Transform Thinking about Writing

Kylene Beers & Bob Probst: Access, Choice, and Time – How to Create Critical Readers

Harvey Daniels: The Curious Classroom – Building Knowledge with Student-Directed Inquiry RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves one ELA teacher from Cedarbrook, Hubbard, Maxson, PAAAS and PHS to attend the four (4) Rutgers University Literacy Network Meetings and the annual Reading and Writing Conference – total cost not to exceed $3,495.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-223000-320T-26-0000 (Curr Instruct Staff Training Consultants).


Curriculum & Instruction C. 2018-2019 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Expansion Supplemental

Funds Grant – Approval for Submission of Application (Expansion - NGO# 19-EK44-H05) Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To provide high-quality educational and enrichment programs that will enable students to improve academic achievement, and promote positive behavior and appropriate social interaction with peers and adults. Goal 2: Human Resources: To improve the recruitment, retention, development of district staff Goal 3: Business Practice: To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of district school operations. Goal 4: Safe Learning Environment: To provide a safe, secure, professional and clean environment for students, staff, and community members. Goal 5: Community & Family Engagement: To implement activities that promote parental involvement and provide opportunities for literacy and related educational development to the families of participating students. The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Plainfield of Board of Education authorizes the Interim Superintendent of Schools to submit the following application for Every Student Succeeds Act, Title IV, Part B of the 21st CCLC (CFDA 84.287C) federal funds, monitored by the NJDOE, to expand the 21st CCLC after school and summer program weeks, increase activity offerings, and provide relevant professional development. The 21st CCLC afterschool program takes place at Barlow Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School, Stillman Elementary School, and Hubbard Middle School. The Summer Learning Camp is proposed to take place at Emerson Elementary School (summer 2019). The program will service no less than 301 afterschool students and their families and no more than 110 Summer Learning Camp students and their families for the grant period of 9/1/18-8/31/19.

Funding Source

Program Description Administrator Amount

Every Student Succeeds Act, Title IV, Part B of the 21st CCLC (CFDA 84.287C) as monitored by NJ Department of Education Office of Student Support Services

The mission of the 21st CCLC Afterschool and Summer Programs is to provide a well-supervised environment beyond the traditional school day/year in which youth participate in a variety of educational, cultural and enrichment activities designed to foster a commitment to life-long learning. Each school will offer age-appropriate activities using various curricula to address the physical, intellectual and emotional needs of all students. All program Staff will participate in relevant professional development workshops. The academic support and enrichment activities are aligned to NJSLS/ NCAS/NGSS.

Zelda Spence $75,000.00


Curriculum & Instruction D. Author Nic Stone Meets with PPS Students Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS. The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and achieve academic and life-long success. The Office of Secondary Education supports middle and high school students in nurturing a life-long habit of reading and provides opportunities to connect reading experiences with real world situations through critical thinking, discussion, and writing. Nic Stone, author of Dear Martin, will conduct an assembly for PPS students who have read the book to discuss the important themes and real-life connections integral to the novel. She will also host a question and answer session about the book and her experiences as a writer. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to author Nic Stone for an assembly presentation at Plainfield High School – October 15, 2018 – total cost not to exceed $2,050.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-221000-500A-26-0000 (Other Purchased Serv – 400-500).

Date October 15, 2018

Grade Level 9th – 12th

Location PHS Auditorium

Approx. # of students participants 300



Curriculum & Instruction E. Class of 2022 (8th Grade) Semi-Formal Dance (PAAAS) Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for the ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, achieve academic, and life-long success. The Plainfield Academy for the Arts and Advanced Studies (PAAAS) Class of 2022 will participate in a semi-formal dinner dance at The Westwood in Garwood, New Jersey. Parents and/or guardians will be responsible for transporting students to and from the dance. The cost per person will be paid by fundraising efforts of the Class of 2022. The breakdown is as follows:

Date June 13, 2019

Location The Westwood – Garwood, NJ

Number of Students 65

Number of Chaperones 7

Cost Per Student (fundraising efforts) $40.00

Total Cost (fundraising efforts) $2,600.00

Total Cost to District $0.00

This event will provide students with experiences that cannot be duplicated in the classroom. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the PAAAS Class of 2020 semi-formal dinner dance at The Westwood in Garwood, New Jersey – Thursday, June 13, 2019 – at no cost to the District.


Curriculum & Instruction F. Tender Smiles 4 Kids Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Objectives: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in PPS Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement: To actively engage families and communities in meaningful, structured and productive manner that promotes learning and cooperation. The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic and lifelong success. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who do not. Working parents or low-income salaried parents often do not have the opportunity to take children to the dentist. Tender Smiles 4 Kids, of North Brunswick, New Jersey will provide mobile preventative pediatric dentistry within the Plainfield Public School setting, during the 2018-19 school year. At a cost of $79.00 per child (covered by dental insurance or paid by the parent/guardian), services would include:

Examination

Cleaning

Fluoride

Sealants

X-rays

Follow-up care There are grants available for children without insurance – providing an exam, cleaning and fluoride. The school nurse will coordinate/schedule the program visits. Parents/guardians and school nurse will receive a report of findings. Tender Smiles 4 Kids is fully credentialed, licensed, and insured. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the services of the Tender Smiles 4 Kids for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the District.


Curriculum & Instruction G. SIP Team Summer Institute – 2018/19 – AMENDED 08/28/18 – Maximum $ Amt. (Barlow) Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS. Goal 3: Business Practices: To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of District and school operations. The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic and life-long success. DeWitt D. Barlow Elementary School has determined that summer planning is needed to plan effective instruction related to school and district goals. The planning committee will be responsible for developing and implementing plans and procedures – focusing on the following areas:

Creating procedures and practices for an effective school climate and culture

Planning effective research based professional development to support all content areas

Planning effective programming that supports all content areas

Reviewing data to support teaching practices and learning outcomes

Planning the annual school based calendar The breakdown is as follows:

Dates August 20-24, 2018

Time 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Number of Staff (5 certified; 1 Teacher Asst.) 6

Rate of Pay / Maximum – Certified Staff $36.00 / $1,260.00

Rate of Pay / Maximum – Teacher Asst. $28.00 / $980.00


Changes in curriculum and shifts in instruction require teachers to revisit effective teaching practices to ensure instruction is delivered at the highest levels. Research has concluded that teacher leadership is important in increasing learning opportunities for students – studies have specifically found that teacher leaders need the following conditions to be successful:

1. Time set aside to collaborate with colleagues 2. Professional development including aspects specific to leadership, 3. Improved self-confidence through collaboration, using new teaching approaches and action research.

(Harris, 2003)

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Dewitt D. Barlow School’s Summer Instructional Planning and Leadership team – total cost not to exceed $7,280.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 15-000-240000-300A-11-0000 (Barlow Principal Prof & Tech).


Curriculum & Instruction H. Middlesex County Arts High School and Arts Middle Schools:

Gifted and Talented Students in Literary, Performing and Visual Arts

Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes: To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic, and lifelong success. In partnership with Middlesex County Arts High School and Art Middle School, Plainfield Public Schools will offer students in grades sixth through twelve an opportunity to participate in an early release-time program for gifted and talented teens. Students are selected for the program by auditioning with Middlesex County Arts High and Middle Schools staff. The classes are administrated by the Arts and Education Center, which has been operating the program in Middlesex County for the past thirty-six (36) years. Classes are held on the Middlesex County College campus in Edison, New Jersey. High school students are eligible to receive college credits through Middlesex County College. The first twenty (20) students accepted into the program will be reimbursed for audition fees, not to exceed $70.00, per student. The breakdown is as follows:

Cost Per Student $1,250.00

Maximum Number of Students 25

Maximum Reimbursement Amount

$1,400.00

Cost of Program ($1,250 x 25

students) $31,250.00


Arts High School classes will be held Tuesday afternoons, January 22, 2019 to May 2019; 1:15 – 4:15 pm for fourteen (14) weeks. Arts Middle School classes will be held Wednesday afternoons, February 6, 2019 to May 2019; 1:15 – 4:15 pm for twelve (12) weeks. Cost includes material fees, enrollment fees and college credit fees. Students will engage in the following academic and enrichment classes:

Art-Drawing and Painting Art-3-D Creative Writing Filmmaking Instrumental Music Modern Dance Musical Theatre Photography Theatre Arts


Curriculum & Instruction Middlesex County Arts High School and Arts Middle Schools: Gifted and Talented Students in Literary, Performing and Visual Arts (cont’d) RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Plainfield Public Schools to enter into a contractual agreement and partnership with Middlesex County Arts High and Arts Middle Schools; as well as reimbursement of auditions fees for the first twenty (20) students accepted into the program – total cost not to exceed $32,650.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-221000-500A-26-0000 (Other Purchased Serv – 400-500). I. 2018-2019 Comprehensive Equity Plan Annual Statement of Assurance Strategic Plan Link Goal 3: Business Practices: To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of District and school operations. The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:7; Managing for Equality and Equity in Education, each district board of education shall submit an annual statement of assurance regarding achieving the objectives of the comprehensive equity plan, and the chief school administrator shall provide certification of the Comprehensive Equity Plan Annual Statement of Assurance to the New Jersey State Department of Education. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves submission of the district’s Comprehensive Equity Plan Statement of Assurance for School Year 2018-2019.


XII. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

A. Reports of the Board Secretary and Treasurer – July 2018 Strategic Plan Link: Goal 3: Business Operations To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION The Board Secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education. The Treasurer of School Monies is required by statute to submit a report to the Board of Education on the cash balance in the various Board of Education Bank accounts. The Board Secretary’s Report and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the stated period were in agreement. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield 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; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plainfield Board of Education certifies that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education directs the Interim Superintendent to initiate whatever actions may be determined to be appropriate.


Finance – Bd Sec’y (cont’d)

FUND CASH BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

(11,16,17,18) Current Expense 10,093,118.63

(12) Capital Outlay -

(13) Special Schools -

(15) Reform Schools 334,409.74

Capital / Maintenance Reserve -

(20) Special Revenue Fund 3,040,284.57

(30) Capital Projects Fund 197,000.00

(40) Debt Service Fund -

(60) Enterprise Fund 1,039,535.08

Total 14,704,348.02

APPROPRIATION

FUND BALANCE


(11,16,17,18) Current Expense 55,943,076.78

(12) Capital Outlay 6,726,595.00


(15) Reform Schools 77,021,307.02


(20) Special Revenue Fund 14,062,793.14

(30) Capital Projects Fund -

(40) Debt Service Fund 384,603.87

(60) Enterprise Fund 6,742,016.10

Total 160,880,391.91

TO BE PRESENTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 WORK & STUDY MEETING

FUND FUND BALANCE


(11,16,17,18) Current Expense -

(12) Capital Outlay -


(15) Reform Schools -


(20) Special Revenue Fund -

(30) Capital Projects Fund -

(40) Debt Service Fund -

(60) Enterprise Fund -

Total -


Finance B. Payment of Bills –– August 24, 2018 – September 13, 2018

Strategic Plan Link:

Goal 3: Business Operations To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.


RESOLUTION The Board of Education has determined that the warrants presented for payment are in order.

The Board Secretary presented certain warrants to the Board of Education with a recommendation they be paid, and pursuant to NJAC 6:20-2.13(d), the Board Secretary certifies that with respect to the payment of bills referenced below no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.13(a). RESOLVED, that the following warrants be approved for payment, and that itemized lists of the warrants be filed with the minutes: On the General Account in the amount of $-0- On the Agency Account in the amount of $-0- On the Food Service Account in the amount of $-0- On the Workers Compensation Account in the amount of $-0- On the NJ Unemployment Compensation Account in the amount of $-0- On the Difference Card Account in the amount of $-0- IN THE GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $-0-

TO BE PRESENTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 BUSINESS MEETING


Finance C. 2018 New Jersey School Boards Annual Workshop (Amended)

The following is recommended by adoption:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves attendance of Mark Daniels, Assistant Superintendent to attend the Annual New Jersey Boards Association Fall Workshop in Atlantic City, NJ from October 22 – 25, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 with payments and reimbursements to be in accordance with Board Policy, including the unavoidable expense outlined in the regulations for N.J.A.C. 6A:23-B. The availability of funds has been verified and will be charged to 11-000-230000-585T-01-0000 (Admin Travel).

D. 2018 – 2019 Transportation Jointures The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following 2018 – 2019 transportation jointures:

CARRIER SCHOOL EFFECTIVE AMT PER DIEM TOTAL PBOE NuView 09/01/2018-06/30/2018 $92.50 $16,650.00

PBOE Lincoln 09/01/2018-06/30/2018 $90.00 $16,200.00

PBOE NuView 06/27/2018-08/07/2018 $90.00 $2,700.00

PBOE Lincoln 06/25/2018-07/25/2018 $69.57 $1,600.00

E. 2018 – 2019 Parental Contract for Student Transportation The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, NJ Administrative Code 6A:27-7.7 permits a Board of Education to enter into a negotiated contract with a parent to transport his or her own child, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following parental contract for the 2018 – 2019 school year:

Company Route School Per Diem Total

Parent-Ruiz PC 1 DLC-Warren, NJ $64.00 $13,440.00


Finance F. Acceptance – 2018-2019 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Continuation Grant (Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 2015, Title IV, Part B) Strategic Plan Link Goal 1: Learning Outcomes To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS Goal 2: Human Resources To improve the recruitment, retention, and development of district staff Goal 3: Business Practice To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of district school operations Goal 4: Safe Learning Environment To provide a safe, secure, professional and clean environment for students, staff, and community members Goal 5: Family & Community Engagement To actively engage families and communities in a meaningful, structured and productive manner that promotes learning and cooperation The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring that all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for students (inclusive of English Language Learners and Special Education), families and community members to engage in meaningful and productive activities to ensure that all students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, Common Core State Standards, and achieve high academic and life-long success. The FY 2018-2019 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant application for Plainfield Public Schools has been read and evaluated by a panel of reviewers and thus determined eligible for award. The application has been approved; as conducted by the Office of Student Support Services and the Office of Grant Management (OGM) of the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Educational Support Services (ESSA 2015, Title IV, Part B) in the amount of $550,000. The project period for this Five Year Grant award is September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2019 with the 2018-2019 Year Five Grant award period beginning September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. The FY 2018-2019 21st CCLC Grant award funding will be utilized to develop and provide high-quality, expanded learning services (after school, Saturday Academies, summer) at four (4) school sites including CH Stillman Elementary School, Barlow Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School, and Hubbard Middle School, for a targeted population of no less than 301 students (grades 3-8) and their families for the Five Year Grant period (September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2019). The expanded learning program at CH Stillman, Barlow, and Evergreen Elementary Schools will operate Monday-Friday 2:45PM-5:45PM (Saturday Academies 8:30AM-12:30PM) and Hubbard Middle School will operate Monday-Friday 3PM-6PM beginning Monday, September 17, 2018 through Friday May 2019. The summer learning component will operate at TBD Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM for students in 3rd-11th grades beginning Monday, June 24, 2019 through Friday, August 2, 2019. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves acceptance of the final approval status for the application for 21st CCLC Continuation Grant funding in the amount of $550,000 provided through the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Educational Support Services and authorizes the implementation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) at four (4) school sites including CH Stillman Elementary School, Barlow Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School (including Saturday Academies), and Hubbard Middle School, as well as the Summer Learning Camp component, effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019.


Finance G. Award of Bids The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTIONS

1. Re-Bid # 2019-20A Barlow Elementary Addition & Alteration

WHEREAS, the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 18A-1 (et seq) advertised for sealed Re-bids for 2019-20A Barlow Elementary Addition & Alteration on August 29, 2019, WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud at the Board of Education Office on Thursday, September 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.


2. Bid # 2019-22 Exterior Walk-In Freezer At PHS

WHEREAS, the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 18A-1 (et seq) advertised for sealed bids for 2019-22 Exterior Walk-In Freezer at PHS on August 29, 2019, WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud at the Board of Education Office on Thursday, September 13, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.



Finance H. 2018 – 2019 Food Service Management Contract (Amended)


RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Plainfield Board of Education, pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-1 (et seq), sought proposals for the management of its Food Service Program and the following companies submitted proposals: Aramark

Maschio’s Pomptonian

Sodexo Whitsons WHEREAS, an analysis of the submissions indicates that Maschio’s proposal best meets the

needs of Plainfield students with a guaranteed $700,000.00 annual return to the District, and

WHEREAS, the proposal also includes an administrative fee of $0.00 and a management fee

of $0.1450 per meal ($229,576.33 projection) now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the food service management

contract proposal submitted by Maschio’s for the 2018 – 2019 school year.


XIII. REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

A. Adoption of Policies – First Reading The following is recommended for adoption: RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education has reviewed the policies listed below and finds them acceptable for the management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools, and WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education now finds it necessary that these policies be implemented, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves, on first reading, the following policies that will be available for public inspection and comment, with final Board adoption anticipated at next month’s scheduled business meeting: Policy Number Title

5111 Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Pupils Amended 5118 Nonresidents Amended

5119 Transfers Amended

B. Adoption of Policies – First and Final Reading The following is recommended for adoption: RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education has reviewed the policy listed below and finds it acceptable for the management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools, and WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education now finds it necessary that the policy be implemented, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves, on first and final reading, the following policy that will be available for public inspection. Policy Number Title 5132.1 Uniforms Amended

XIV. ADJOURNMENT YK/bsc

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