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2. Human Resources
a. Abolishment of Positions
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following abolishment of positions:
1. Approve the abolishment of the position of Data Processing Specialists (3) – MIS
Department – Central Administration, effective September 30, 2012.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
2. Approve the abolishment of the positions of Data Processing Specialists (1) – MIS
Department – Central Administration, effective September 30, 2012.
3. Approve the abolishment of the position of HR Analyst – Human Resources
Department – Central Administration, effective September 30, 2012.
4. Approve the abolishment of the position of Director of HIB and Affirmative Action –
Office of Superintendent – Central Administration, effective September 30, 2012.
b. Creation of Positions/Job Descriptions BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following creation of positions and job
descriptions:
1. Approve the creation of the position of Compliance Specialist, Special Education
Department, salary in accordance with B&T contract.
Note: Administratively approved September 10, 2012. attachment 2-b-1
2. Approve the creation of the position of Laborer Foreman – Buildings and Grounds,
salary in accordance with Mechanics and Laborers contract.
attachment 2-b-2
3. Approve the creation of the positions of Data Specialists (4) – Human Resources
Department – Central Administration, salary in accordance with B&T contract.
4. Approve the creation of the position of Director of Early Childhood – Early
Childhood-929 Building, salary in accordance with TASA contract.
5. Approve the creation of the position of Coordinator for Special Education – Central
Administration , salary in accordance with TASA contract.
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c. Resignations BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following resignations:
1. Ms. Jasmine Akauola – ESL Teacher – Dunn Middle School, effective
August 15, 2012. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
2. Ms. Domenica Ficarra – Special Education (Autism) – Hill Elementary School,
effective September 1, 2012. (11-214-100-101-0000-00-84)
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
3. Ms.Vicky Anchinsko – Grade 1 Elementary Teacher – Monument Elementary
School, effective September 21, 2012. (11-424-100-101-0000-00-81)
4. Mr. Danny Del Valle – Health/Physical Education Teacher – Gregory Elementary
School, effective September 14, 2012. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-21)
5. Ms. Diana Schwartz – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5) – Hill Elementary School,
effective September 13, 2012. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-32)
6. Ms. Susan Dumas – Art Teacher- Hill Elementary School, effective
September 17, 2012. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-32)
7. Mr. Reno Brooks, Jr. – Math Teacher – Rivera Middle School, effective
December 1, 2012. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-15)
d. Retirement BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following retirement:
1. Ms. Tara Cattani – Special Education Teacher – Cadwalader Elementary School,
effective January 1, 2013. (11-216-100-101-0000-00-84)
e. Retirement: Change of Effective Date BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following change of effective date of
retirement:
1. Mrs. Maria Grieco-Hicks – 13 years - Art Teacher – Trenton High School -
Chambers, from December 1, 2012 to January 1, 2013. NOTE: Previously approved
on June 11, 2012 agenda.
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f. Emergent Hires
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approve the following emergent hires:
1. Mr. James Edwards, III – Paraprofessional – Trenton High School, Chambers, at the
salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-212-100-106-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved
August 9, 2012.
2. Ms. Lucila DeLeon – Bilingual Paraprofessional – Grant Elementary School, at the
salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-240-100-106-0000-00-81) Note: Administratively approved
August 9, 2012.
3. Ms. Lizette Otero - Llano – Paraprofessional – Columbus Elementary School, at the
salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-190-100-106-0000-42-17) Note: Administratively approved
August 9, 2012.
4. Ms. Sateema Weeks – Paraprofessional – Columbus Elementary School, at the
salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-216-100-106-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved
August 9, 2012.
5. Ms. Valerie Allgood – Paraprofessional – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of
$25,573, Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-216-100-106-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.
6. Ms. Miriam Lopez – Paraprofessional – Stokes Elementary School, at the salary of
$25,573, Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-216-100-106-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.
7. Ms. Linda McRae – Paraprofessional – Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary
of $25,573, Step1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-212-100-106-0008-00-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.
8. Mr. Orlando Tirado, Jr. – Paraprofessional – Grant Elementary School, at the salary
of $25,573 Step1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-212-100-106-0000-08-84) Note: Administratively approved August 9, 2012.
9. Mr. Ariel Rivera – In School Suspension Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at the
salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30,
2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30,
2012 as a Computer Teacher )
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10. Ms. Nicole Fischer – Music Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of
$49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
11. Ms. Clarissa Murphy – Compliance Specialist – Daylight/Twilight High School, at
the salary of $51,405 Step 1, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, pro-
rated. (15-000-218-104-0000-00-35) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
12. Ms. Eileen Smythe – Art Teacher – Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of
$49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-140-100-101-0000-01-35) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
13. Ms. Carlye Waniak – Music Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-08) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
14. Ms. Gina Girgis – World Language Teacher (French) –Dunn Middle School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-10) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
15. Ms. Dianna Dineen – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5) – Gregory Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (12-120-100-101-0000-00-21) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
16. Ms. Shanda Scott – Social Studies Teacher – Gregory Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-21) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
17. Mr. Lufti Sariahmed – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Rivera Learning
Community, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84)
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
18. Ms. Kelly Ross – Special Education Teacher (Autism) – Hill Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-214-100-101-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
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19. Mr. Richard Smeresky – Special Education Teacher (Inclusion)– Daylight/Twilight
High School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (11-222-100-101-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
20. Ms. Tia Taylor – Special Education Teacher (LLD) – Columbus Elementary School,
at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-204-100-101-0000-00-84) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
21. Ms. Irina Ditrenko – ESL Teacher – Dunn Middle School, at the salary of $49,095-
BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
22. Mr. Maurice Ingram – School Psychologist – Rivera Learning Community, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-423-218-104-0000-33-15) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
23. Ms. Zenaida Sanchez –Sheltered Instruction Teacher (Gr. 2) – Hedgepeth/Williams
Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81)
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
24. Ms. Jennifer Ahaghotu – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Grant Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81)Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
25. Mr. Francis Long – Sheltered Instructional Teacher (Gr. 3) – Parker Elementary
School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81)Note: Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
26. Ms. Kim Renaud-Blazer – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3) – Grant Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Replacing C.
Hubert who declined position.
27. Ms. Mandy Morrison – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5) – Grant Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-20)
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Note: New class.
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28. Mr. Norbeto Diaz – Interim Supervisor of Gifted & Talented, Arts/Music, at the
salary of $94,623, Step 1-TASA, effective August 30, 2012 through
November 1, 2012. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
29. Ms. Angela Curtis – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Washington Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) NOTE: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
30. Mr. Joshua Holland – English Teacher - Trenton High School - Chambers, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
31. Ms. Kaitlyn Strang – Art Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
32. Ms. Maria Fromnic – World Language Teacher (Spanish) – Trenton High School -
Chambers, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
33. Ms. Elena Kenney – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5) – Hill Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
34. Ms. Leslie Murray –Language Arts Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of
$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
35. Ms. Diana Desero-Schwartz – Elementary Teacher (Gr.5) – Hill Elementary School,
at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
36. Ms. Randi Holmes – Computer Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of
$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
37. Ms. Nichelle Moragne – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Gregory Elementary School,
at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Replacing C.
Price who is retiring.
38. Ms. Amanda Short – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Gregory Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012. Replacing to
C. Holcomb who was reassigned.
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39. Ms. Dawn Hendryx – School Math Leader – Columbus Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
40. Ms. Cheryl Fricchone – School Math Leader – Dunn Middle School, at the salary of
$49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
41. Dr. Arokiasamy Devasagayaraj – Special Education Teacher (LLD) – Rivera
Learning Community, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
42. Mr. Joseph Blay – Special Education Teacher (Inclusion) – Rivera Learning
Community, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
43. Ms. Leslie Spears Youngblood – Middle School Language Arts Teacher – Rivera
Middle School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15)
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
44. Dr. Angelice Rouse – Special Education Teacher (LLD) – Rivera Learning
Community, at the salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
45. Ms. Claudia Wheeler – Kindergarten Teacher – Stokes Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
46. Ms. Stephanie Gammone – School Literacy Leader – Mott Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
47. Ms. Lauren Redmond – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Stokes Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
48. Ms. Rebecca Testa – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Stokes Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
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49. Ms. Shani West – School Climate Leader – Columbus/Monument Elementary
Schools, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
50. Ms. Claudia Lewis-Wheeler – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Gregory Elementary
School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
51. Mr. Naeem Muse – Middle School Social Studies Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
52. Ms. Paige Gray – Kindergarten Teacher – Washington Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
53. Ms. Denise Davis – Special Education Teacher, (Language Arts) – Monument
Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84)
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
54. Ms. Nona Saleh – Computer Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of
$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
55. Ms. Trish Miragliuolo – Special Education Teacher (Science) – Rivera Learning
Community, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
56. Ms. Jennifer Block – English Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at the salary of
$49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-423-100-101-0000-01-15) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
57. Mr. Justin Avery – Music Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095-
BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
58. Ms. Kiran Little – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Dunn Middle
School, at the salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
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59. Ms. Tania Chavis – School Data Leader – Dunn Middle School/Daylight/Twilight
High School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
60. Ms. Natakie Chestnut – School Climate Leader – Gregory/Kilmer Elementary
Schools, at the salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
61. Ms. Sarah Stillwell – School Math Leader – Gregory Elementary School, at the salary
of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
62. Mr. Reno Brooks, Jr. – Mathematics Teacher – Rivera Middle School, at the salary
of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
63. Mr. Jonathan Moore – School Culture and Climate Leader – Dunn Middle
School/Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA,
effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
64. Mr. Laszlo Pokorny – Special Education Teacher (Science) – Trenton High School -
Chambers, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013.Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
65. Ms. Margarita Maldonado – World Language Teacher (Spanish) – Trenton High
School - West, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
66. Ms. Jennifer Manukas – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Hill Elementary School, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
67. Ms. Victoria Flack – Special Education Teacher (Math) – Trenton High School -
Chambers, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
68. Mr. Stefan Borota – Teacher – Parker Elementary School, at the salary of $49,095-
BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
69. Ms. Marissa Esposito –Teacher (Gr. 5) – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of
$49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
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70. Ms. Lajuana Fogg – School Data Leader – Cadwalader/Stokes Elementary Schools, at
the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
71. Mr. Nana Manful – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Trenton High
School - West, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013.Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
72. Mr. Brian Gershon – Special Education Teacher, Self Contained – Rivera Learning
Community, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
73. Mr. Patrick Sharkey – Special Education Teacher (Math) – Rivera Learning
Community, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
74. Mr. Adam Yichye – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Trenton High
School -Chambers, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1,
2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
75. Mr. Joseph Carpenter – Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Trenton High
School - Chambers, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
76. Ms. Patricia Mazzuca – Substitute Principal, Rivera Learning Community, at the rate
of $450 per diem, effective September 4, 2012 through October 15, 2012.
Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
77. Ms. Mary Beth Michlik – School Climate Leader – Cadwalader/Stokes Elementary
Schools, at the salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
78. Ms. Cynthia Stokes- Special Education Teacher – Columbus Elementary School, at a
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-20). Note: Administratively approved
September 5, 2012.
79. Ms. Amanda Roberts – World Language Teacher (Spanish) – Trenton High School -
Chambers at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
80. Ms. Susan Dumas – Art Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at a salary of $49,095-
BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
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81. Ms. Rhonda Berry - Special Education Teacher – Monument Elementary School, at a
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
82. Ms. Cynthia Cech – Kindergarten Teacher - Stokes Elementary School, at a salary of
$49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
83. Mr. Mohammad El-Sherbini - Physical Education Teacher - Dunn Middle School, at
a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
84. Ms. Jaimie Freire – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher – Columbus Elementary School, at a
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
85. Ms. Maria Fromnic – World Language Teacher (Spanish) –Trenton High School -
Chambers, at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
86. Ms. Anna Maria Graf – School Math Leader –Grant Elementary School, at a salary of
$49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
87. Ms. Lauren Hopson –Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Monument Elementary School, at
a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
88. Mr. Daniel Monzon – Technology Teacher – Daylight/Twilight High School, at a
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through \
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
89. Ms. Elizabeth Matthews – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Hill Elementary School, at a
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
90. Mr. Ryan Smith – Language Arts Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at a salary
of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
91. Ms. Nicole Stephens – Bilingual Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3) – Robbins Elementary
School, at a salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
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92. Ms. Courtney Wenstrom – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) – Monument Elementary
School, at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
93. Mr. James Korten – Social Studies Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at a salary
of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
94. Ms. Shannon Phillips – Special Education Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary
School, at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
95. Ms. Suzette Lyons-Robinson – School Psychologist – Special Services Dept, at the
salary of $54,986 ($49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA + 12%), effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (11-000-219-104-0000-00-84)
NOTE: 10 ½ month employee. Replacing A. Medina who declined position.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
96. Ms. Whitley McGill – Administrative I Secretary – Columbus Elementary School at
the salary of $29,923 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013, pro-rated. (15-000-240-105-0000-00-14)
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
97. Ms. Patricia Piserchia – Interim Supervisor of Special Education – Central
Administration, at a rate of $486.76 per diem, effective August 29, 2012 through
October 31, 2012. Note: Per professional contract, State Monitor.
Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
98. Mr. Anthony Bonds – Paraprofessional – Columbus Elementary School, at the salary
of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
99. Ms. Josephine Clark – Paraprofessional – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at
the salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
100. Ms. Latoya Gaines – Paraprofessional – Kilmer Elementary School, at the salary of
$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
101. Ms. Alexis Headley – Paraprofessional – Kilmer Elementary School, at the salary of
$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
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102. Ms. Janinne McClendon – Paraprofessional – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of
$25,573Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
103. Ms. Jasmine McKnight – Paraprofessional – Monument Elementary School, at the
salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
104. Ms. Acira Solomon – Paraprofessional – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of
$25,573 Step1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
105. Mr. Blitz Wooten – Paraprofessional – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of
$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
106. Ms. Rebecca Matthews– Paraprofessional – Columbus Elementary School, at the
salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
107. Mr. Lionel Johnson – Paraprofessional – Rivera Learning Community, at the salary of
$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
108. Ms. Rebecca Gresko – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 1) – Franklin Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,095- BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
109. Ms. Michelle Dice- Physical Education Teacher – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary
School, at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-20). Note: Administratively approved
September 6, 2012.
110. Mr. Joseph Carpenter – Special Education Teacher – Trenton High School –
Chambers at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013.Note: Administratively approved September 6, 2012.
111. Ms. Jennifer Franks –Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) Teacher (Gr. 4) – Grant
Elementary School, at a salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved
September 6, 2012.
112. Mr. Patrick Sharkey – Social Studies Teacher - Rivera Middle School, at a salary of
$49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
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Note: Correction of title originally on the August 30, 2012 Administrative
Approval.
113. Mr. Mark Wall – Paraprofessional – Special Education, Rivera Learning Community,
at the salary of $25,573, Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013.Note: Administratively approved September 6, 2012.
114. Mr. James Korten – Social Studies Teacher – Trenton High School-West, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 3013.Note: Correction of placement originally on the August 30, 2012
Administrative Approval.
115. Ms. Zulemy Rodriguez – Interim Speech Therapist – Central Administration, at a
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0- TEA, effective September 7, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved September 7, 2012.
116. Ms. Keri Lippman – Elementary Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of
$49, 095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-120-1000-202-0000-00-32)
Note: Replacing E. Rimmer who resigned. Administratively approved
September 12, 2012.
117. Mr. Freddy Albarran – Parent Liaison – Wilson Elementary School, at the salary of
$25, 573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
NOTE: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
130. Ms. Bridget Golding – Special Education Teacher (Autistic) – Hill Elementary
School, at the salary of $49, 095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013.(15-120-1000-202-0000-00-32) NOTE: Replacing K. Ross.
131. Mr. El Anselm Showell – Science Teacher – Trenton High School – West, at the
salary of $49,095 – BA, Step 0 – TEA, effective September 9, 2012 through June 30,
2013, pro-rated. (15-000-218-104-0000-33-04) NOTE: Administratively approved
September 19, 2012.
132. Ms. Donnita Trower– Custodian – Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of
$28,688 Step 0 - CUS, effective September 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-000-262-110-0000-52-61)
133. Mr. Larry O’Neal, Jr. – Custodian – Wilson Elementary School, at the salary of
$28,688 Step 0 - CUS, effective September 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-000-262-110-0000-52-61)
134. Ms. Jacqueline Bernal– Custodian – Trenton High School - Chambers, at the salary of
$28,688 Step 0 - CUS, effective September 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-000-262-110-0000-52-61)
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g. Emergent Hire-Rescind
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approve the following emergent hire rescinds:
1. Ms. Luzmila Badillo Gualdron – Bilingual Science Teacher – TCHS - Chambers, at
the salary of $49,095 – BA , Step 0 - TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-212-100-106-0000-00-84) NOTE: Declined offer of
employment.
2. Mr. Adam Michael – Music Teacher – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of
$49,095 – BA, Step 0 - TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-216-100-106-0000-0-84) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.
3. Mr. Raymond Lee – Mathematics Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers, at the
salary of $49,095-BA, Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-00-05) NOTE: Declined offer of
employment.
4. Ms. Keri Lippmann – Elementary Teacher – Hill Elementary School, at the salary of
$49,095 – BA, Step 0 – TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013
(15-120-1000-202-0000-00-32) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.
5. Ms. Victoria Flack – Special Education Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers,
at the salary of $49,095 – BA, Step 0 – TEA, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013.
(11-212-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Declined offer of employment.
6. Mr. Lufti Sariahmed – Special Education Teacher – Rivera Learning Community, at
the salary of $49,095 – BA, Step 0 – TEA, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Declined offer of
employment.
h. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following appointments:
1. Mr. Justin Johnson Creadle – from Substitute Custodian, Districtwide, to:
Paraprofessional – at the salary of $25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
NOTE: Administratively approved September 5, 2012.
2. Ms. Curdell Denton – from: Paraprofessional, Special Education –
Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of $39,986 Step 12/120 credits, to:
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Special Education Teacher, Wilson Elementary School – at the salary of $49,095-BA
Step 0-TEA, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
3. Mr. Elijah Foreman – from: Substitute Paraprofessional – Districtwide, at the rate of
$12.50 per hour, to: Paraprofessional, Rivera Alternative School – at the salary of
$25,573 Step 1/0 credits, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
4. Mr. Efrain Rivera – from: Custodian – Kilmer Elementary School, at the salary of
$42,266 Step 7, to: Interim Custodian Engineer Gr 2 – Kilmer Elementary School, at
the salary of $49,560 Step 7, effective July 16, 2012 through July 27, 2012.
(11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Replacing V. Gregory who was on vacation.
5. Ms. Bernadette McEnerney – Substitute School Nurse – Districtwide, at the rate of
$125.00 per day, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-000-213-104-0000-00-52) NOTE: Administratively approved August 9, 2012
6. Ms. Laurie Wilson – Substitute School Nurse – Districtwide, at the rate of $125.00
per day, (46) days, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-000-213-104-0000-00-52) Note: Not to exceed $5,750.00.
NOTE: Administratively approved August 9, 2012
7. Mr. Ronald Dixon – from: Heavy Cleaner – Cadwalader Elementary School, at the
salary of $30,344 (30,034 Step 3 + $300 Stipend) to: Custodian – Cadwalader
Elementary School, at the salary of $39,011 Step 6, effective September 25, 2012
through June 30, 2013, pro-rated. (11-000-262-110-0000-52-61) NOTE: Replacing
R. Gilliard who was re-assigned.
8. Ms. Dewar Wood – from: Vice Principal – Grant Elementary School, at the salary of
$102,428 to: Principal Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of $116,648.00
Step 1, ESP – TASA effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
9. Ms. Everene Downing – from: Director of HIB and Affirmative Action – Office of
Superintendent, at the salary of $138,929.00, to: Director of Early Childhood – Early
Childhood Department, no change in salary, effective October 1, 2012through
June 30, 2013
i. Temporary Appointments-Extension
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approve the following temporary appointments:
1. Mr. Robert Griffin – Temporary Electrician – Buildings & Grounds, at a rate of
$47.84 per hour, effective September 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012.
(11-000-261-0000-53-61) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
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2. Mr. Mike Davila – Temporary Electrician – Buildings & Grounds, at a rate of $47.84
per hour, effective September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
(11-000-261-0000-53-61) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
3. Mr. Ryan Taylor – Temporary Carpenter – Buildings & Grounds, at rate of $39.70
per hour, effective September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
(11-000-261-110-0000-53-61) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
4. Mr. Robert Adragna (H.V.A.C.) – Temporary Plumber – Buildings & Grounds, at a
rate of $42.38 per hour, effective September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
(11-000-261-110-0000-53-61) Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
5. Mr. Jack Senachai – Temporary Electrician – Buildings & Grounds, at a rate of
$47.84 per hour, effective September 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
(11-000-261-110-0000-53-61). Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
j. Leave of Absences BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following leave of absences:
1. Ms. Katherine Rios-Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher, Robbins Elementary School,
Military leave of absence with pay, effective September 21, 2012 through
September 26, 2012. (15-241-100-101-0000-00-08)
2. Ms. Susan Posner-Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Franklin Elementary School,
medical leave of absence with pay, effective September 18, 2012 through
November 1, 2012. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-19)
k. Return from Leave(s) of absence
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approve the following returns from leaves of absences:
1. Ms. Margaret Keephart Paraprofessional – Grant Elementary School- return
from medical leave of absence, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
(20-218-100-106-0000-00-59)
2. Ms. Dana Holton – Elementary Teacher - Washington Elementary School - return
from maternity leave of absence, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
(15-120-100-101-0000-00-30)
3. Ms. Pamela Owens - Manager - Human Resources Department- return from medical
leave of absence, effective September 17, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-000-251-104-0000-00-52)
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4. Ms. Tracy W. Davis – Learning Consultant – Trenton High School - Chambers -
return from medical leave of absence, effective October 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-000-219-101-0000-00-84)
5. Mr. Gary Pirrera – Vocational Teacher – Trenton High School - Chambers - return
from medical leave of absence, effective September 5, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
(15-140-100-101-0000-01-05)
6. Mr. Robert Kripinski – Science Teacher – Dunn Middle School - return from medical
leave of absence, effective November 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-130-100-101-0000-00-10)
7. Mr. David West – Mathematics Teacher – Trenton High School - Chambers - return
from medical leave of absence, effective November 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
(15-140-100-101-0000-00-05)
8. Ms. Laura Colvin – School Counselor – Stokes Elementary School - return from
medical leave of absence, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-000-218-104-0000--33-29)
9. Mr. John Kiernan – In School Suspension Teacher – Dunn Middle School - return
from medical leave of absence, effective September 3, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-000-218-110-0000-29-10)
10. Mr. Thomas Harrington – Health/Physical Education Teacher –Hedgepeth/Williams
Elementary School - return from medical leave of absence, effective
September 17, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-08)
11. Ms. Kathleen Jackson – Special Education Teacher (Autism) – Stokes Elementary
School -return from medical leave of absence, effective October 15, 2012 through
June 30, 2013.(11-214-100-101-0000-00-84)
12. Ms. Laura Nemeth - Administrative II Secretary - Human Resources Department -
return from medical leave of absence, effective September 10, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-100-251-105-0000-00-52)
13. Ms. Natalia Tomassini – Social Studies Teacher – King School - return from medical
leave of absence, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-130-100-101-0000-00-23)
14. Ms. Tia Townsend – Elementary Teacher Gr. 5 – Hedgepeth/Williams
Elementary School - return from medical leave of absence, effective
September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-08)
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15. Ms. Leslie Gibbs - Paraprofessional – Kilmer Elementary School- return from
medical leave of absence, effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(11-212-100-106-0000-00-84)
16. Ms. Mary Smith – Elementary Teacher – King School – return from medical leave of
absence, effective September 12, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-120-100-101-0000-00-23)
17. Ms. Cheryl Tandy – Vocational Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers – return
from medical leave of absence, effective September 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-140-100-101-0000-01-05)
18. Ms. Alakee Bethea – Elementary Teacher – Kilmer Elementary School – return from
medical leave of absence, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-120-100-101-0000-00-24)
l. Re-assignments/Transfers
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following re-assignments/transfers:
1. Approve the following staff for re-assignments/transfers, no change in salary, effective
August 30, 2012 through June 30, 2013: Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
Name From Location To Location
Kennisha Pressley Math Teacher Rivera Alternative
School
Math Teacher Trenton Central
High School
Chambers
Anne Mathias-
Grant
Grade 2
Elementary
Teacher
Gregory School Grade 4
Elementary
Teacher
Gregory School
Bocary Bandeh Sup. of Special
Projects/Gifted &
Talented
Central
Administration
Supervisor of
Data Assessment
& Analysis
Central
Administration
Prudence Wade Coordinator of
Funded Programs
Central
Administration
Coordinator of
Student
Information
Systems
Central
Administration
Diana Gonzalez Data Processing
Specialist
MIS Department Data Processing
Specialist
Human Resources
Kelly Ross Special Education
Teacher
Columbus School Special Education
Teacher
Hill School
Carla Fisher Special Education Gregory School Special Education Kilmer School
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Teacher
Angela Acconzo Special Education
Teacher
Gregory School Special Education
Teacher
Stokes School
Cathy Magie Special Education
Teacher
King School Special Education
Teacher – Self
Contained
Rivera Middle
School
Rachel Herring Special Education
Teacher – Self
Contained
Hedgepeth/
Williams School
Special Education
Teacher -
Inclusion
Parker School
Kelly Meunier Special Education
Teacher –
Resource
Kilmer School Special Education
Teacher – Self
Contained
Kilmer School
Rhonda Berry Special Education
Teacher
Kilmer School Special Education
Teacher
Monument School
Sharon Dawson-
Coates
Computer
Teacher
Hill School Data Leader Hill/Grant
Schools
Rayna Culver Grade 4
Elementary
Teacher
Monument School Data Leader Columbus/
Monument
Schools
Bonita Johnson Math Teacher
Middle
School
Gregory School Data Leader Gregory/Kilmer
Schools
Talithia Briggs Language Arts
Teacher Middle
School
Hill School School Climate
Leader
Hill/Grant Schools
Tara Conrad Math Teacher
Middle
School
Kilmer School Math Leader Kilmer School
Johnson Chacko Math Teacher Trenton High
School
Chambers
Math Leader Daylight/Twilight
School
Delores Anthony Math Teacher
Middle
School
Hill School Math Leader Hill School
Nancy Livesey Inst. Intervention
Teacher
Administration
Building
Literacy Leader Grant School
Francine Stockton
Language Arts
Teacher Middle
School
Dunn School
Literacy Leader
Dunn School
Paul Lakarowsky English Teacher Trenton High
School,
Chambers
Literacy Leader Daylight/Twilight
School
Martha
Higginbotham
Reading
Recovery
Teacher
Monument School Literacy Leader Kilmer School
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Heather Lieberman Reading
Recovery
Teacher
Wilson School Literacy Leader Columbus School
Mary Tomlin Reading
Recovery
Teacher
Stokes School Literacy Leader Stokes School
Leslie Sanders Elementary
Teacher
Grade 2
Gregory School Literacy Leader Hill School
Marie Apoldite Elementary
Teacher
Grade 5
Gregory School Literacy Leader Monument School
Cassandra
Holcomb
Elementary
Teacher
Grade 5
Gregory School Literacy Leader Gregory School
Marie GiQuinto Reading
Recovery
Teacher
Columbus School Literacy Leader Cadwalader
School
Jeanne Ternowchek
Elementary
Teacher
Grade 3
Gregory School
Literacy Leader
Hedgepeth/
Williams
School
Gayle McClure Reading
Recovery
Teacher
Parker School Literacy Leader Parker School
Marilyn Eure Kindergarten
Teacher
Washington
School
Literacy Leader Washington
School
Laura Walker Special Education
Teacher
(LLD)
Columbus School Special Education
Teacher
(Resource)
Columbus School
2. Approve the following reassignments of Reading Recovery Teachers, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013: Note: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
Name Grade Location
Barbara Lewis Elementary Teacher (Gr. 1) Columbus School
Lorraine Brozena Kindergarten Hill School
Keshia Gaymon Elementary Teacher (Gr.2) Kilmer School
Vicky Anchinsko Elementary Teacher (Gr. 1) Monument School
Jane Gilroy Special Education Teacher Monument School
Nicole Gresko Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) Parker School
Teresa Desanctis ESL Teacher Parker School
Nadia Ramcharan ESL Teacher Dunn Middle School
Rachel Herring Special Education Teacher Parker School
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10. Mr. Joseph Melone –from: Special Education Teacher (Self Contained)- Rivera
Learning Community, to: Special Education Teacher (Inclusion)- Rivera Learning
Community, at the salary of $49,095 – BA , Step 0 - TEA, (no change in salary),
effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84)
11. Approve the transfer of the following Data Specialist from the MIS Department to the
Department of Human Resources effective October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
Rosa Gonzales
Tameka Presha
Shannon Smith
m. Salary Adjustment(s)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following salary adjustments:
1. Ms. Jeanette Cuffe – Language Arts Teacher – Dunn Middle School, from: $82,386
($80,886 – BA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 longevity) to: $83,056 ($81,556 – BA + 30,
Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 longevity), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30,
2013. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-10) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional
credits.
2. Ms. Karin Davis - Occupational Therapist - Special Services Department, from:
$83,386 ($80,886 - BA, Step 15 – TEA + $2,500 NB Cert), to: $84,056 ($81,556 -
BA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $2,500 NB Cert), effective September 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (11-000-216-104-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30
additional credits.
3. Ms. Erin Kondash - Language Arts Teacher - Kilmer Elementary School, from:
$74,401 ($72,901 - BA, Step 14 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $75,751
($82,236 - MA, Step 14 – TEA+ $1,500 dual certification), effective September 1,
2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-130-100-101-0000-00-24) NOTE: Submitted
proof of Master’s degree.
4. Ms. Joy Ons - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) - Mott Elementary School, from: $58,141 -
BA, Step 10 – TEA, to: $58,811 - BA + 30, Step 10 – TEA, effective September 1,
2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-26) NOTE: Submitted
proof of 30 additional credits.
5. Ms. Nicole Marino - Science Teacher – Trenton High School - West, from: $50,445 -
BA, Step 3 - TEA, to: $51,795 - MA, Step 3 - TEA, effective September 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-00-04) NOTE: Submitted proof of a
Master’s degree.
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6. Ms. Veronica Love - Social Studies Teacher - Daylight/Twilight High School, from:
$53,745 ($52,245 - MA, Step 4 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $54,305
($52,805 - MA + 30, Step 4 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification, effective September 1,
2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-140-100-101-0000-00-35) NOTE: Submitted
proof of 30 additional credits.
7. Ms. Christal Bennett - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) - Franklin Elementary School,
from: $52,243 - BA, Step 7 - TEA, to: $53,593 - MA, Step 7 - TEA, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-19)
NOTE: Submitted proof of a Master’s degree.
8. Mr. Richard Price - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 4) - Parker Elementary School, from:
$72,901 - BA, Step 14 - TEA, to: $73,571 - BA + 30, Step 14 - TEA, effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-27) NOTE:
Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
9. Ms. Barbara Copeland-Jackson - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) - Monument Elementary
School, from: $84,636 ($80,886 - BA, Step 15 – TEA + $3,750 longevity), to:
$85,306 ($81,556 - BA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $3,750 longevity), effective
September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-25)
NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
10. Ms. Margaret Hopke – Kindergarten Teacher – Mott Elementary School, from:
$84,036 ($82,236 – MA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification + $300
longevity), to: $84,596 ($82,796 – MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual
certification + $300 longevity), effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-110-100-101-0000-00-26) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.
11. Mr. Edmund Treadaway – Transportation Manager – Transportation Department,
from: $37,989 Step 1 – BST, to: $50,395 – Step 8 – BST, effective August 1, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (11-000-270-160-0000-00-65) NOTE: Submitted proof of
prior experience.
13. Longevity
Name Years
of
Service
Amt.
Due
Eff. Date Bargaining
Unit
Lenora Jefferson 35 8/24/11 TESA
n. Contractual Entitlements
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following contractual entitlements:
o. Before/After School Programs
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approve the following before/after school programs:
1. Mr. Mohammad El-sherbini – Freshman Football Coach – Trenton High School –
Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective August 30, 2012 through
November 15, 2013. (11-402-100-101-0009-00-55)
NOTE: Not to exceed $4,828.00.
2. Mr. Darryl Young – Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – Trenton High School –
Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective March 30, 2012 – March 15, 2013.
(11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) NOTE: Not to exceed $6,524.00.
3. Mr. Greg Grant – Head Boy’s Basketball Coach – Trenton High School – Chambers,
at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective November 30, 2012 through March 15, 2013.
(11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) NOTE: Not to exceed $8,481.00
4. Mr. Bryan Caver – JV Boy’s Basketball Coach – Trenton High School – Chambers,
at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective November 30, 2012 through March 15, 2013.
(11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) NOTE: Not to exceed $5,871.00.
p. Professional Development BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approve the following professional development:
1. Approve the following Teachers for Professional Learning Data Analysis & Cultural
Awareness – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective
September 4, 2012 – June 30, 2013.
Note: Not to exceed $6,200.00 (15-120-100-101-0009-00-19)
Note: Not to exceed $2,000.00 (15-190-100-106-0009-00-19)
Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
Name Unit # Sick Days # Vacation
Days
Amount
Kenneth Lamons CUS 110 113 $40,289.20
Ivey Avery TEA 112 ½ 0 $51,584.62
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Valerina Bandeh Schaeffona Robinson-Gentry Susan Posner
Crystal Bennett Jane Gilroy Carol Raines-Sapp
William Burd Katherine Graham April Reid
Belinda Brown Lynn Gravenstine Grendolyn Reid
Samuel Brown Crystal Kish-Adams Jenean Swain
Courtney Capone Susan Mayo-Brown Peggy Trani-Kennedy
Kim Christie Cathleen Little Michael Wheary
Robert Ciaccia Sunny Longo Kay Wiley
Amy Dobay Luster Lasandra Stamper Robin Young
Vondalyn Fannin Linda Mosca
Jessica Fitzpatrick Jeneya Nelson
Amanda Friedman Linda Ordini
2. Approve the following Paraprofessionals for Professional Learning Data Analysis &
Cultural Awareness – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of $22.00 per hour,
effective September 4, 2012 – June 30, 2013.
Note: Not to exceed $6,200.00 (15-120-100-101-0009-00-19).
Note: Not to exceed $2,000.00 (15-190-100-106-0009-19).
Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
Palma Buttich Gail Leonardo
Malika Ingram-Ellis Sharise Page
Damaris Passerella Jenna Stutz
3. Approve the following Teachers for Professional Development Model Curriculum
– Monument Elementary School, at the rate of $36.00 per hour for 4 hours, effective
September 4, 2012 – June 30, 2013.
Note: Not to exceed $2,160.00 (15-120-100-101-0009-00-25).
Note: Not to exceed $1,728.00 (15-130-100-101-0009-00-25).
Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
Jennifer Porter Sheryl Hoggan Karen Abrams
Jaycenth Russell Lori Dennis Barbara Jackson
Lucy Steele Colleen Babore Susan Trimble
Rayna Culver Jennifer Garcia Denise Hallinan
Janet Ciaccia Shelia Lamonsoff Paula McCoy
Jennifer Tompkins Jessica McCaughey Elizabeth Gassler
Melanie Taylor Fred Green Steve Jennings
Marc Rubinstein Debra Amon Martha Higginbotham
Tiffany Messinger Jason Sabol Xiomara Chen
q. Before/After School Programs
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
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Superintendent of Schools, approve the following before/after school programs:
1. Ms. Erin Thompson – Teacher – AM Supervision - Monument Elementary School, at
the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 4, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Not to exceed $3,822.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-25). Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
2. Ms. Valerie Rivers – Paraprofessional – AM Monitor - Monument Elementary
School, at the rate of $26.00 per hour, effective September 4, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $2,366.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-25).
Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
3. Mr. Nicholas Barbato – Teacher – AM Supervision - Monument Elementary School,
at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Note: Not to exceed $3,822.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-25). Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
4. Approve the following Paraprofessionals/Substitutes– AM/PM Monitors for Kilmer
Elementary School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012
through June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $3,822.00
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-24). Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
Timothy Petro
Clifford Pollard
Jocelyn Johnson (Substitute)
5. Approve the following Paraprofessionals– AM/PM Monitors - Kilmer Elementary
School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $11,466.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-24).
Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
Erin Kondash Darlene Horton-Harris
Lisa Katz-Ballman Luc Miller
Gloria Wilkerson
6. Approve the following Teachers/Substitutes– AM/PM Supervision –
Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 24, 2013 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-08).
NOTE: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
Mandy Walker Susan Scully
Daisy Herrera Beth Lynne
Denise Walker-Streater (Alt) Armond Harris (Alt.)
Carolyn Ollio (Alt) Gavin Kramer (Alt.)
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7. Approve the following Paraprofessionals/Substitutes– AM/PM Monitoring –
Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 24, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-08).
NOTE: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
Vivian Byrd
Ruth Davila-Ortiz
Marlene Neal (Alt)
8. Approve the following Teachers – AM/PM Supervision- Cadwalader Elementary
School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Not to exceed $7,560.00 (15-421-200-110-0009-00-16).
Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
Zebbie Belton
Linda Wyatt-Simpson
9. Ms. Donna Irish – Paraprofessional - AM/PM Monitors- Cadwalader Elementary
School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. Note: Administratively approved August 30, 2012.
10. Approve the following Teachers/Substitutes– AM/PM Supervision-Cadwalader
Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-16) Note: Administratively
approved August 30, 2012.
Ronald Fell Susanne Stahlbrand
11. Ms. Lysette Toro-Mays - Teacher – AM Supervision – Wilson Elementary School, at
the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved
September 12, 2012.
12. Ms. Diane Smith - Teacher– AM Supervision – Wilson Elementary School, at the
rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved
September 12, 2012.
13. Ms. Zoraida Hernandez - Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Wilson Elementary
School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
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June 30, 2013. (15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved
September 12, 2012.
14. Ms. Chante Jones - Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Wilson Elementary School, at
the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved
September 12, 2012.
15. Ms. Elizabeth Gomez - Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Wilson Elementary
School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-421-100-101-0009-00-31) Note: Administratively approved
September 12, 2012.
16. Ms. Courtney Angeline – Teacher - AM Supervision – Franklin Elementary School,
at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-19)
Note: .66 (2/3) hour per day x 182 days = $5,096.00. Administratively approved
September 12, 2012.
17. Ms. Susan Mayo-Brown – Teacher - AM Supervision – Franklin Elementary School,
at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-19) Note: .50 (½) hour per x 182 days = $3,822.00.
Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
18. Ms. Jeneya Nelson – Teacher - PM Supervision – Franklin Elementary School, at the
rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-19) Note: .50 (½) hour per day x 182 days = $3,822.00.
Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
19. Ms. Grendolyn Reid – Teacher - PM Supervision – Franklin Elementary School, at
the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-19) Note: .50 (½) hour per day x 182 days = $3,822.00.
Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
20. Ms. Sharon Hamm Graves - Teacher – AM/PM Supervision – Parker Elementary
School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 23, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-27) Note: .50 (½) hour per day for 182
days = $3822.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
21. Ms. Kathyrn Flowers – Teacher - AM/PM Supervision – Parker Elementary School,
at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 23, 2013.
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-27) Note: 1 hour per day for 182 days = $7644.00.
Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
22. Mr. Tyrone Robinson – - Paraprofessional – AM/PM Monitor – Parker Elementary
School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
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June 23, 2013. (15-421-200-110-00009-00-27) Note: ½ hour per day for 182
days= $2,457.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
23. Ms. Donna Miles – - Paraprofessional – AM/PM Monitor – Parker Elementary
School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 23, 2013. (15-421-2000-110-0009-00-27) Note: ½ hour per day for 182 =
$2,457.00. Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
24. Mr. Thomas Romeo – Teacher - AM/PM Supervision – Parker Elementary School,
at the rate of $27.00 per hour effective September 6, 2012 through June 23, 2013.
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-27) Note: ½ hour per day for 182 days = $2,457.00.
Administratively approved September 12, 2012.
25. Ms. Erica Hundley – Teacher - AM/PM Supervision – Columbus Elementary
School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour effective, September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-17) Note: Not to exceed $7560.00.
26. Ms. Carmen Lanning – Paraprofessional - AM/PM Monitoring – Columbus
Elementary School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour effective September 6, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-17) Note: Not to exceed
$2440.00.
27. Ms. Sandy Jimenez – Teacher - After School Detention – Columbus Elementary
School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-421-100-101-0009-00-17) Note: Note to exceed $140.00.
28. Ms. Jacquelynn Rice – Teacher - AM/PM Supervision – Gregory Elementary
School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-21)Note: Not to exceed $7,644.00.
29. Mr. Alfred Harris – Paraprofessional -Substitute – AM/PM Monitor – Gregory
Elementary School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-21) NOTE: One hour a day.
30. Ms. Natalie Williams – - Paraprofessional – AM/PM Monitor – Gregory Elementary
School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through
June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-21) NOTE: Not to exceed $4,914.00.
31. Ms. Beverly Phillips-Crawford – - Paraprofessional – AM/PM Monitor – Gregory
Elementary School, at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012
through June 30, 2013. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-21) NOTE: Not to exceed
$4,914.00.
32. Ms. Melissa Nagy – Jump Start to Literacy – Hill Elementary School, at the rate of
$42.00 per hour, effective August 23 through August 30.
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33. Ms. Deiesha Campbell – Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Mott Elementary School,
at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-26)
34. Ms. Bolaji Onigbanjo - Paraprofessional – AM Monitor – Mott Elementary School,
at the rate of $27.00 per hour, effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
(15-421-200-110-0009-00-26)
r. Coaching / Sporting Event Positions for the 2012 – 2013 School Year
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent of School, approve the following coaching positions:
1. Mr. Shawn Hackett – Freshman Football Coach – Trenton High School - Chambers,
at a stipend of $4,828.00, effective August 15, 2012 through November 15, 2012.
(11-402-100-101-0009-00-55)NOTE: Administratively approved
August 30, 2012.
s. Volunteers
BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation
of the Superintendent of School, approve the following volunteers upon :
1. Ms. Marcia Youngs – Parent Volunteer – Joyce Kilmer School, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
2. Ms. Fern Gurley – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
3. Ms. Linda Ryba – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
4. Ms. Tamika Young – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
5. Mr. David Estrada – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
6. Ms. Leslie Johnson – Volunteer – Hedgepeth/Williams School, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
7. Mr. Muhammad Abdullah – Volunteer – Sporting Events – TCHS – Chambers,
effective September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
8. Ms. Shountia Portis – Sporting Events – TCHS - Chambers, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
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9. Mr. James Edward – Sporting Events – TCHS - Chambers, effective
September 6, 2012 through June 30, 2013.