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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue

Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Monday – March 26, 2018 – 5:30 PM

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Completed April 9, 2018 Convened at 5:30 P.M. Call to Order Board President Gene Bouie called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance President Bouie called for the salute to the flag. Roll Call Present: Gene Bouie Addie Daniels-Lane – arrived 5:36 p.m. Fiah Kwesseu Yolanda Marrero-Lopez Jane Rosenbaum – arrived 5:52 p.m. Gerald Truehart II Lucy Vandenberg Absent: Heather Watson Superintendent of Schools – Dr. Fredrick H. McDowell Jr. - Present Business Administrator/Board Secretary – Jayne Howard - Present New Jersey Sunshine Law - Read by Board President Bouie

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

Mission Statement - Read by Board President Bouie

All students will graduate with a vision for their future, motivated to learn continually and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career.



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Adoption Of Agenda President Bouie advised of the following change to the agenda:

Finance Item U – the Board will only be acting on the 2018-2019 School Calendar at this time.

Motion was made by Ms. Vandenberg and seconded by Ms. Kwesseu to adopt the agenda. Agenda was adopted by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Addie Daniels-Lane X Fiah Kwesseu X Yolanda Marrero-Lopez X Jane Rosenbaum not present for vote Gerald Truehart X Lucy Vandenberg X Heather Watson absent Gene Bouie X

SUPERINTENDENT’S REMARKS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good evening, we’d like to thank the community members for being here tonight. Special thanks to all students and

families in attendance.

District Mission: All students will graduate with a vision for their future, motivated to learn continually and prepared to

succeed in their choice of college or career.

Pre-K Update: The District currently provides over 2100 seats for pre-K. Despite having one of the best pre-k programs

in NJ, we believe that improvement is a never-ending goal. Our mission is to ensure that all Trenton families have

access to FREE high quality pre-school. We held a Pre-K Fair earlier this month and hundreds of families signed up, but

we still have seats available. Please call our hotline for more details 609-656-4900 ext. 5667.

Budget Update: The District is actively building the budget for the 2018-19 school year. As we gather information, we

will look back at costs associated, and consider anticipated increases such as enrollment. We wanted to provide students

and families a quick update on where we are with regards to the budget development process. Keeping in mind that the

budget will not be approved until late March.

Our guiding principles this year are as follows:

Ensure every possible dollar is invested in meeting student needs

Empower staff members to grow through targeted professional development

Thoughtful realignment and reallocation of resources

Identify operational efficiencies and reduce administrative costs

Ensure spending is aligned to District academic priorities

Demonstrate our commitment to facility improvements

Budget Highlights include investments in the following areas:



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Instructional Programs

Gifted & Talented

Special Education

Bilingual/ESL

Professional Development

Instructional Technology

Counseling Services

Summer School

Parental Involvement

Before/After School Programs

Security & Safety Measures

Transportation

Facilities Maintenance

Capital Improvement Update: We were notified by the City of Trenton Comptroller that the Bond Ordinance was

adopted on Thursday, March 15, and we will have access to the funding in the next 20 days. The approval provides $2.9

million towards facility improvements.

Transportation Update: The District received $1.7 million dollars (58.64%) increase in transportation aid for the 2018-

19 school year over the prior year which is directly attributed to the change in bell time and the tiered system of pupil

transportation as mandated by State law.

Daylight/Twilight Update: The School Support Office is working collaboratively with Daylight Twilight leadership

team to improve alternative school programming for the 2018-19 school year. In preparation for its return to the Hanover

Street Building in 2019, we believe that additional investments in resources, professional development, and ongoing

support are needed to improve student outcomes at the current Cadwalader Campus.

We also believe that in order for transformation to take place, new strategies, instructional approaches, and progress

monitoring are required. Enhancements to Daylight programs will be used to support the following student groups in

fulfilling their high school graduation requirements: Life Skills, Overage and Under Credited (Ages: 16-21), Newcomers

(Limited English Proficiency), Students with Interruptions in Formal Education, and Adjudicated Youth.

With regards to the Twilight Program (Ages 22 & Over), the State of New Jersey has cut funding for adult education,

and therefore no new Twilight students will be allowed to enroll in the program until an external funding source has been

identified. However, the District will take the next 2 years to honor the commitment of current Twilight students so they

can complete the program and earn their high school diploma.

Crisis Support Update: In light of the Parkland HS tragedy, the District is currently reviewing its School Crisis Plans.

Nothing is more important than the safety of our students and staff. New plans are in development to meet evolving

challenges associated with school safety. A Crisis Planning Committee comprised of school and district staff is being

formed to identify solutions for the areas of concern to include, but not be limited to a hybrid approach to staffing for

school security (Security Guards, Resource Officers).

Strategic Planning Update: Strategic Planning process is currently moving forward. On a weekly basis the District

continues to meet with a wide range of community members committed to student success. Listening Tours are being

conducted at all of our schools and in various locations throughout the community. They will be designed to share what

we have learned so far from our community of practitioners, parents, and students and gain additional feedback.

High School engagement will require a different focus as they relate to conversations associated with the new building.

Multiple community organizations have expressed an interest in hosting the meetings. Additional discussion is needed to

facilitate this work and details will follow shortly.



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POINTS OF PRIDE

Student Athlete Update: Boys Basketball Team won the Central Jersey Group 4 Sectional Championship after

defeating Colts Neck High School. We are extremely proud of our student athletes for how they represented the district

and their families. Special acknowledgement to our amazing cheerleaders who helped keep the spirits of the community

up through all the adversity faced this season.

Governor’s Educators of the Year: This program highlights educational innovation, student achievement, the rewards

of teaching, and important services outside the classroom environment that lead to student success. Further, it seeks to

attract public attention to the positive aspects of our educational system.

Johnson Chacko (Daylight/Twilight HS)

Jeneya Nelson (Franklin ES)

Joyce Clark (Grant ES)

Lissette Davilla (Grant ES)

Eileen Scarborough (Hedgepeth Williams MS)

Alan Wilkins (Hedgepeth Williams MS)

Renee Bailey (Jefferson ES)

Karen Minott (Mott ES)

Marc Rubinstein (Rivera MS)

Carol Tanner (Robbins ES)

Debbie Yellen (Robbins ES)

Linda Alexander (Washington ES)

Trenton Schools Exit Status: The NJ Department of Education notified the District that the following schools are

eligible to exit Priority/Focus Status as of June 30, 2018. Multiple factors informed the decision-making process,

including student achievement, and other school accountability measures, CSI/RAC Team feedback, and the

sustainability of noted improvements. This further demonstrates that our schools are making real progress.

Columbus ES (Exiting Priority Status)

Trenton Central HS – Main (Exiting Focus Status)

Franklin ES (Exiting Focus Status)

Grant ES (Existing Priority Status

Hedgepeth-Williams MS (Exiting Priority Status)

Washington ES (Existing Focus Status)

Cancer Dodgeball Fundraiser: Special recognition to the TCHS Volunteer Club for raising $900 to support cancer

research. Club Advisors Michael Yaris and Natalie Corvino worked with TCHS students to coordinate a multi-team

dodgeball competition. This is another indication of how amazing our students are when given an opportunity to

lead.

DISTRICT PRIORITIES

Based on the feedback from a wide range of community stakeholders, school site visits, and data review, the District

priorities for 2017-18:

1. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

a. Connected Action Roadmap (School Improvement Framework)

b. Effective Data Culture

2. EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS

a. Observations & Feedback

b. Leadership Development



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3. CULTURE

a. Highly Reliable Schools That Support Learning

4. CENTRAL OFFICE TRANSFORMATION

a. Total Quality Management/ Customer Service

b. Tiered School Supports

c. Parent Empowerment

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 26, 2018: Listening Tour @ Columbus ES (9:45am – 10:45am)

March 27, 2018: Listening Tour @ Mott ES (9:00am – 10:30am)

March 28, 2018: District STEM Showcase at TBOE Ellis Auditorium (4-7pm)

March 28, 2018: Listening Tour @ Robbins ES (9:00am – 10:30am)

March 28, 2018: Listening Tour @ Gregory ES (1:00pm – 2:30pm)

March 29, 2018: Listening Tour @ Grant ES (9:00am – 10:30am)

March 29, 2018: Listening Tour @ Franklin ES (1:00pm – 2:30pm)

SAVE THE DATE: May 17-18, 21-22: Early Childhood Studies Showcase

SAVE THE DATE: May 19: OASIS Solar Car Race

PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCEMENT

Tonight Principal Hope Grant and Vice Principal Melissa Wyatt are proud to present The Trenton Chambers

High School, Visual and Performing Arts, Academy's unique and creative Dance Department.

Under the Direction of Dance Instructor, Ms. Elizabeth Zwierzynski, students from VPA's Choreographer

Workshop Course, will demonstrate their Artistic Voices as Imaginative and Original Choreograph Designers.

The Course focuses on Improvisational Techniques, Choreographic Devices, Forms, and Dance Making

Strategies.

This Class assures the facilitation of the development of Student Innovative Choreographed Works of

the Performing Arts.

As a compliment to this Semester's Course, Local Poet and Guest Artist, Ms. Eloise Bruce, implemented an

Interdisciplinary Poetry and Dance Unit in collaboration with TCHS Dance Instructor, Ms. Zwierzynski.

This work is supported by The John F. Kennedy Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Ensuring The Arts

for Any Given Child as well as the FEA's Educational Leaders Scholar Summer Institute.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE Dance soloists performing were Maria Belin, Destiny Collazo, Delicia Lewis, Izir Lewis, Yasmarie Lozada, Wimar Pena, Nekhi-ama Troupe and Leonard Wimbush. COMMENTS BY BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS Addie Daniels-Lane, School Operations Committee – Despite the recent winter storm, all Board Members were able to meet with Ms. Howard to review the planned 2018-2019 District Budget. Board Members received an overview of the Budget, as well as the additions and reductions per Bargaining Unit. Additionally, Ms. Howard met with the Unit Leaders of the Trenton Administrators and Supervisors Association (TASA) and the Trenton Education Association (TEA) to provide them with an understanding of staffing for



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their respective units. Ms. Daniels-Lane commended the Business Office staff for their long hours and dedication in completing the Budget in a timely fashion, stating that it was uploaded two days prior to the deadline. State and Federal guidelines were met; and the Budget is aligned to the instructional goals, putting the focus on students first. Ms. Lane also updated the public on the revised Budget calendar as follows:

April 5 – Budget is scheduled to be approved by the County Superintendent

April 11 – Board of School Estimate Meeting/Public Hearing on the Budget

April 23 – Regular Board Meeting

May 8 – Special Board Meeting to act on Talent Acquisition & Development (TAD) Recommendations for 2018-2019

May 16 – Annual Organization Meeting

May 29 – Regular Board Meeting will be cancelled Ms. Lane said she saw great things happening at Robbins Elementary School during a recent walk-through. She attended the International Tea at Wilson School, sponsored by the Trenton Paraprofessionals Association and supported by Early Childhood, Families and Schools Together, and a number of community churches. Ms. Lane said it was a great event, and she thanked everyone for the opportunity to attend. She said she also had the opportunity to network with some TBOE colleagues, and other members of urban boards, during a recent meeting at the New Jersey School Boards Association. Lucy Vandenberg – Facilities Committee, Jane Rosenbaum – Curriculum & Special Education Committee – the Committees were not able to meet due to the weather. Gerald Truehart – Family & Community Engagement/Policy Committee – the Committee met with Ms. Marrero-Lopez, Ms. Watson, Mr. Truehart, the Superintendent and members of his Leadership Team all in attendance. The focus was on the initial Policy Review. Mr. Truehart reminded everyone that this review is a marathon, not a sprint. The Superintendent provided the Committee with his overall review of the policy wellness check completed through the NJSBA, including critical areas of focus. The Superintendent also advised the Committee of other policies he feels are pertinent and important to the District’s success moving forward. The Committee discussed having a representative from Strauss Esmay attend a Committee meeting to share the services they provide and help with the strategy of updating policies. Strauss Esmay is a District vendor who provides policy oversight. Mr. Truehart said the Superintendent’s Listening Tours were discussed. He advised that the tours have begun and are continuing in a very successful manner, with Parents sharing input regarding the strategic planning process. He also encouraged the public to take a copy of the Superintendent’s Update, which is provided on the informational table at Board Meetings, stating that concerns raised and addressed by Administration are generally reported in the Update.



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Mr. Truehart invited everyone to attend the public portion of the next FACE/Policy Committee Meeting to be held on April 10 at 6:45 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Joan Yoon, Teacher, expressed concern about legal fees spent on a recent case. She spoke about the needs of students and the many responsibilities of teachers. Mr. Stacy Heading from Heal the City spoke about new billboards that will be going up throughout Trenton, to honor the Basketball Team and the Cheerleading Team. He asked everyone to come to the unveiling of the billboards to show support for the students. Mr. Robert Esposito Jr., Art Teacher, provided the Board with invitations to the Rivera Community Middle School Student Art Exhibit at The College of New Jersey, running through April 15. Mr. Billie Hayes, Community Member, spoke about a personnel issue. He also had concerns and suggestions about the Public Participation Bylaw 0167. Ms. Nicole Whitfield, Special Parent Advocacy Group (SPAG), commended the Transportation Department for quickly addressing special ed transportation issues this year. She felt that the Special Ed department has been non-responsive to SPAG of late, and she discussed some ongoing concerns she has received from parents. Mr. Darren Freedom Green, Community Member, spoke about the importance of Board Member presence at school and community activities. He also felt that more community meetings need to be held to hear what parents have to say. Lastly, he thanked TEA for their presence at political forums; he said that Board Members need to be present at these forums also. TCHS Main Principal and TASA President Hope Grant thanked her staff and students, along with the community, for all their work in moving the school forward. She said it takes some time to come out of Focus Status, and this is something to celebrate. Ms. Twanda Taylor, TEA First Vice President, spoke about her history in the District; and she said it is her honor to have been elected to the office of TEA President effective July 1, 2018. She said collaboration with TEA is a gateway for the District, and she discussed the many partnerships that TEA has with various organizations for the benefit of our students. Ms. Janice Williams, TEA Grievance Chair, thanked Ms. Howard for providing a thorough, transparent and excellent presentation on the Budget to Unit Leaders. She expressed concern about the residency status of some members of Leadership, and about private meetings held between some Board Members and select elected officials. Lastly, Ms. Williams discussed a recent investigation into the credentials of a member of Leadership and a signed waiver for the individual.



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TEA President Ms. Naomi Johnson-Lafleur spoke about accountability and credibility in leaders. She felt that some recently enacted policies and procedures are onerous, particularly regarding employee absences and public participation. Note to Minutes: There was a brief adjournment following Ms. Johnson-Lafleur’s comments at approximately 6:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at approximately 6:55 p.m. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Ms. Daniels-Lane expressed appreciation for the highlighting of the VPA Dance Program this evening. She stated The Arts are very important to our students. She also congratulated the schools moving out of Status. She thanked Mr. Stacy Heading for all that Heal the City does in support of the students. Lastly, Ms. Daniels-Lane thanked all those who addressed the Board this evening, particularly her former students, for having a voice and stating their case(s) in an articulate manner. Ms. Vandenberg stated she is pleased to see that City Council has approved $2.9 million in bonding for the District, and that the much-needed repairs to our facilities will be moving forward. Mr. Truehart also thanked Mr. Heading for his years of hard work, and he thanked the community for coming out to tonight’s meeting. He also observed the benefit that the changed bell schedule and the tiered transportation have brought to the District, in the form of a $1.7 million increase in transportation aid. He thanked the students, parents and staff for stepping up to the challenge in making the changes work. Mr. Bouie thanked everyone for coming out, and he said he appreciates the spirit and passion of everyone regarding the education of our children. He also thanked Councilman Alex Bethea for his assistance in getting the $2.9 million bond passed. BOARD DISCUSSION & ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA Meeting Minutes: February 15, 2018 Board Retreat February 26, 2018 Regular Meeting & Executive Session

There were no comments or questions on the Meeting Minutes. Superintendent’s Recommendations: Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Development, Assessment & Accountability/

Special Services Talent Acquisition & Development Finance & Facilities

There were no comments or questions on the Superintendent’s Recommendations Board Committee Reports: FACE, (January meeting – weather cancellation), 2/13/18



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Operations, 2/21/18

There were no comments or questions on the Board Committee Reports.

Motion was made and properly seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was approved by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Addie Daniels-Lane X Fiah Kwesseu X Yolanda Marrero-Lopez X Jane Rosenbaum X Gerald Truehart X Lucy Vandenberg X Heather Watson absent Gene Bouie X

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT &

ACCOUNTABILITY A. Proposal to Approve School Based Math Leaders in Non-Designated Schools (Elementary)-

(AMENDMENT FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2018 BOARD AGENDA) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2017-2018 School Base Math leads in Non-Designated Schools (Elementary). The goal of the program is to increase math achievement in every elementary school by empowering at least one math lead per building with the information, tools and training to support math curriculum implementation; Mott, ML King, Franklin, Parker, Robbins, Washington, Wilson; cost not to exceed $8,064.00; GAAP Code 20-285-200-101-0009-18-82.

B. Proposal to Approve FactSumo Language Program at Trenton Central High School-West BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves FactSumo K-12 Language Program. The FactSumo software program will reinforce the acquisition of a second language for those students enrolled in a World Language course (Spanish and Mandarin Chinese). FactSumo will meet the needs of learners through an adaptive curriculum, strategic language support, and computer delivered assessments. These assessments will generate a detailed report of students’ progress that can assist teachers in modifying and adapting their instructional practices. April, 2018 through June, 2018; no cost to the board.

C. Proposal to Approve National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Serve and Protect

Outreach Program at Hedgepeth/Williams, Joyce Kilmer, Dunn, Rivera, MLK, and PJ Hill BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Serve and Protect Outreach Program. The NJTLT Staff with the assistance of PE teachers will deliver tennis lessons to elementary and middle students in their PE classes. NJTLT staff will conduct a training course for PE teachers prior to the start of the program. March 27, 2018 to May 9, 2018; no cost to the board.

D. Proposal to Approve PARCC Testing Reduced Days– TCHS-West Campus

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves PARCC Testing Reduced Days at TCHS-West Campus. The reduced days are needed to accommodate testing time accommodations for students taking the PARCC test and to reduce the number of interruptions to instruction for the students. May 14, 2018 through May 18, 2018; no cost not to the board.



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E. Proposal to Approve TCHS-VPA Guest Artist Program Drama Edition BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves TCHS-VPA Guest Artist Program Drama Edition. The program will permit guest artists to provide collegiate and professional support through workshops. These workshops will be open to drama and/or VPA students and will include hands-on instruction in Theatre Arts. These workshops will take place during a class block and/or after school. March 2018 through June 2018; no cost not to the board.

F. Proposal to Approve Trenton PEERS – Performing, Educating, and Engaging about

Responsible Strategies – Hedgepeth/Williams MS BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves Trenton PEERS – Performing, Educating, and Engaging about Responsible Strategies at Hedgepeth/Williams MS. The PEERS program is a year-round education and support group made up of two mixed gender teams of youths, ages 13 – 18 years old. The PEER Educators are extensively mentored and trained to provide violence prevention and life skills education to their peers. Each team meets weekly to learn both fact-based information and skill-building techniques. In addition, PEERS will conduct six assemblies; three on Bullying, Gang Awareness and Peer Pressure and three on Conflict Resolution. March 27, 2018 through June 25, 2018; no cost to the board.

G. Resolution to Approve New Jersey Cultural Competency and English Language Learners

Learning Institute and Mentoring Program of Thomas Edison State University (AMENDMENT FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2017 BOARD AGENDA) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves New Jersey Cultural Competency and English Language Learners Learning Institute and Mentoring Program of Thomas Edison State University to provide ongoing professional development to administrators, district-wide Bilingual/ESL, General Education and Support Instructional Staff member to help them gain tools to become more culturally responsive in a diverse student population from November 14, 2017 through June 30, 2018; cost not to exceed $65,730.00. GAAP Code: 11-240-100-320-0000-00-81/20-245-200-300-0000-18-82/20-245-200-600-0000-18082/20-245-100-600-0000-18-82/20-245-200-610-0000-18-82/20-245-200-101-0009-18-82

H. Resolution to Approve Teaching Strategies to Provide Professional Development Services

for Preschool Services for the 2017-2018 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, approves Teaching Strategies to provide professional development for Preschool Services for the 2017-2018 School Year. In addition, the Teaching Strategies digital resources will be purchased to support the monitoring of each child’s learning and development. March 27, 2018 through June 30, 2018; cost not to exceed $33,586.96.00; 20-218-200-330-0000-00- 59 and GAAP Code 20-218-100-610-0000-00-59.

I. Resolution to Approve Camp Invention STEM Program, sponsored by National Inventors Hall of Fame to Provide a One Week Summer Camp Invention STEM Program for Elementary Students

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves for the National Inventors Hall of Fame to provide a 1-week Camp

Invention STEM Program to 100 students in grades 3-5. The camp sites will be at Parker and Gregory Elementary School. National Inventors Hall of Fame will pay stipends directly to coordinators and teachers. July 16-20; no cost to the board.

J. Resolution to Approve NJDOE Career Awareness Day

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves NJDOE Career Awareness Day. This career awareness day will bring business representatives from high-demand industries, and current career and technical education (CTE) students, to share their knowledge and provide hands-on activities to middle school students in order to increase



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enrollment in CTE programs/career pathways. In addition, there will be workshops focused on career exploration to help students begin to set short and long-term goals. When a student learns about his or her interests and begins to set goals, it can make learning more relevant. This will help foster the pursuit of postsecondary education and credential attainment. June 15, 2018; no cost to the board.

K. Resolution to Approve Partnership with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to Implement

and Test Educational Programing to Reduce Youth Violence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, approves the Partnership with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to Implement and Test Educational Programing to Reduce Youth Violence to implement and test a student, parent and teacher educational program aimed at reducing youth violence and aggression, increasing teacher awareness of implicit racial/ethnic bias and improving educational and psychosocial outcomes among minority youth; no cost to the board. April 2018-June 2018; no cost to the board.

L. Resolution to Approve Continued Collaboration with Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools, approves the Continued Collaboration with Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants (21st CCLC); Columbus, PJ Hill, Martin L. King, Hedgepeth/Williams, Rivera; School Year 2018 – 19; no cost to the board.

M. Resolution to Approve Trenton Goes Blue, Autism Awareness Day

BE IT RESOLVED: Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves the district wide initiative, of Trenton Goes Blue, Autism Awareness Day on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Trenton Public School District will wear blue to show support for inclusion and for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The purpose is to promote an increased understanding and acceptance of people on the autism spectrum through advocacy and support. The goal is to raise public awareness about the issues people on the autism spectrum face in their daily lives. No cost to the Board.

N. Resolution to Approve Continued Collaboration with Mercer County Community College BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Continued Collaboration with Mercer County Community College on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants (21st CCLC); TCHS Chambers, VPA and West Campus; School Year 2018-19; no cost to the board.

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

Agenda Applicant School Destination Purpose No. of Students

Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

Revised from Dec.

Ieshia Dawkins Erin Kondash

Chantel Wooten Hyacinth Fevrier,

Dana Larkins, Carla Millner, Keith Jones,

Lorenda Jones, Rejon Littlepage,

Michael Coe, Preeti Shah, Samuel Brown, John

Feeney, Lanise Hill, Fred Green, Bettina

Franz, Naeem Muse, Linda Davis, Kendra Hanscom, Steve Jennings,

Rivera And

Kilmer Approved on Dec.

Board agenda Adding

Kilmer MS

CONJ Ewing, NJ

Students will tour college and introduce them to options after

high school

250 4/25/2018 Board $4,620 15-000-270-512-0000-00-15

15-000-270-512-0000-00-24



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Kathy Magie, Karyn Mobilio, Howard Marks, Rachel Sandler

March Ronald Fell Victor Famuth James McAloon

Rivera Trenton Board of Education Trenton, NJ

Students will perform at

Trenton Board of Education

meeting

55 4/23/2018 $0

March Ronald Fell Victor Famuth James McAloon

Rivera Arm & Hammer Stadium

Trenton, NJ

Students will perform National

Anthem

50 4/25/2018 $0

March Louise McCants Eris Tunstall

Mykal Pemberton

Kilmer Medieval Times

Lyndhurst, NJ

Students will learn about the medieval era.

25 4/9/2018 $0 Funding provided by

Positive Impact Program

March Louise McCants Eris Tunstall

Mykal Pemberton

Dunn Medieval Times

Lyndhurst, NJ

Students will learn about the medieval era.

25 4/9/2018 $0 Funding provided by

Positive Impact Program

Revised from Sept.

Chef Barbara Konig Ariel Rivera

DTHS MCCC W. Windsor,

NJ

Students will learn research

and explore the various culinary

arts

20 3/29/2018 Grant $270 20-361-200-500-0000-18-05 Change GAAP code & amount. Board approved

in September

March Diane Davies Maria Catana

DTHS Shades of You Unisex Salon Lawrence, NJ

Students will visit hair salon and speak to

owners to assist in career decisions

20 4/10/2018 Grant $225 20-361-200-500-0000-18-05

March Diane Davies Maria Catana

DTHS Empire Beauty School

Bordentown, NJ

Students participate in orientation

regarding course objectives and

admission requirements

20 5/1/2018 Grant $250 20-361-270-512-0000-18-05

March Scott Munro Mark Peroni

Jessica Massenat Daniel Monzon

Adam Behr

TCHS-STEM TCONJ Ewing, NJ

Students will participate in

competition for technical student

association.

15 4/14/2018 Grant $525 20-361-200-500-0000-18-05

March Melissa Wyatt Katrina Smith

TCHS-VPA 9th Grade Academy

Trenton, NJ

Students will engage 9th grade

students in various aspects

of their personality

through performing

monologues and discussions

8 3/27/2018 $0

March Marsha Mason Barbara Episale

TCHS NJ BUSINESS & Industry Association Trenton, NJ

Students will attend the JA

Career Success Workshop

30 4/13/2018 $0 Junior Achievement will provide

funding March Marsha Mason

Barbara Episale Jessica Massenat

TCHS At & T Bedminster, NJ

Students will participate in Job

Mentoring Program

40 5/29/2018 $0 Junior Achievement will provide

funding March Scott Munro

Mark Peroni Jessica Massenat Daniel Monzon

Adam Behr

TCHS TCNJ Ewing, NJ

Students will participate in

Technical competition

15 4/14/2018 Change of

date. Board approved on

February

Grant $525 20-361-200-500-0000-18-05

15-000-270-512-0000-00-05



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agenda March Monica Morris

Stephanie Wakefield

Karen Barksdale

TCHS-HRTB Wegmans Princeton, NJ

Students will learn about

various culinary departments

20 4/25/2018 Grant $700 20-361-200-500-0000-18-05

20-361-100-800-0000-18-05

March Kathy Flowers Jacqlyn Howland Rachel Herring Elene Moschas Ronald Vogelei Tasha Austin

Madeline Magley Samantha Battle

Trina Williamson Donna Robinson Karla Hoffman Laurie Jennings Nicole Gresko Francis Long

Jennifer Paulick Migdalia Cruz-

Rosa Stefan Borota

Jonathan Grom Thomas Romeo

Lucy Lemaszewski Beth Darling

Darrell Moody Carmen Reyes

Cheryl McGlynn Tamara Shaw Sharon Graves Suzanne Hatley

Anthony Figliano Eman Nassi Glora

Lituma _____ Adam Dibona

Shirley Walker Gayle McClure

Teresa DeSanctis Jolanda Pantoja

Kimberly Vazquez

Parker Arm & Hammer Stadium

Trenton, NJ

Students will analyze elements

of sports including player stats and history

of team and stadium

390 4/25/2018 $3,360 Student Activity

Fundraising

March Shante Francis Shawn Sergeant

Ronald Butka Cintella Spotwood

Joseph Kellogg Michelle Purvis

TCHS University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia,

PA

Students will compete in the

Penn Relays and have opportunity

to discuss scholarship

chances

30 4/26, 27 & 28/2018

$0 Athletic Department will provide

funding

March Joseph Puciatti Ted Plunkett

Christina Forshey

TCHS Hughes Justice Complex

Trenton, NJ

Students will perform at the Crime Victims

Right’s Ceremony

60 4/11/2018 Board $300 15-000-270-512-0000-00-05

Revised from Feb.

Joseph Pucciati

TCHS Hughes Justice Complex

Trenton, NJ

Students will perform for

Black History Month

6 2/28/2018 $150 Add

transportation cost

15-000-270-512-0000-00-05

TALENT ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

approve the following personnel transactions:

a. RETIREMENTS - RESCIND

LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION LOCATION YEARS OF SERVICE

Rivera Cleuza ESL Teacher King 27



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14

Rivera Efrain Custodian Kilmer 14

b. RETIREMENTS

LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION LOCATION YEARS OF

SERVICE

EFFECTIVE NOTE

Alexander Linda Kindergarten Teacher Washington 31 07/01/2018

Bennett Pamela Teacher Liaison Early Childhood 39 07/01/2018

Bridgewater Dennis Custodian King 44 04/01/2018

Robinson-Logan Nettie Assistant Director,

Early Childhood

Early Childhood 39 07/01/2018

Yawn II Oliver Custodian TCHS-

Chambers

35 05/01/2018

c. EMERGENT HIRES LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION LOCATION SALARY/STEP EFFECTIVE NOTE

Cabrera Yolanda ESL Teacher Daylight/

Twilight

$55,515 BA, Step 1 03/27/2018-06/07/2018,

pro-rated

Replacing

K. Zorogastua

Cesar Chelah ESL Teacher Hedgepeth/

Williams

$58,365 MA, Step 5 03/27/2018-06/07/2018,

pro-rated

New position

Fuccello Frank Health/PE Teacher Dunn $55,515 BA, Step 1 03/27/2018-06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Replacing

O. Southerland

Hendricks Tiesha Math Teacher TCHS-

Chambers

$55,515 BA, Step 1 03/27/2018-06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Filling a

vacancy

Mason Rashid School Psychologist

(Child Study Team)

Special

Services

$69,512 ($62,065

MA+60 Step 1+12%)

03/27/2018-06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Replacing

S. Reid

Penny Katiuscia Special Education

Teacher (MD)

King $55,515 BA, Step 1 03/27/2018-06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Replacing

B. Harris

d. LEAVES OF ABSENCES

ID REASON EFFECTIVE

111475 Medical With pay, 02/26/2018-05/18/2018

103569 Medical With pay, 03/09/2018-05/04/2018

101243 Medical With pay, 02/09/2018-03/23/2018

102700 Medical With pay, 03/02/2018-03/15/2018;

Without pay 03/16/2018-03/31/2018

111633 Medical With pay, 03/15/2015-05/10/2018

111713 FLA Without pay, 04/02/2018-06/30/2018

107292 Sabbatical With pay, effective 09/01/18-02/28/19

in accordance with Article VII, Section

K of the TEA contract

104538 Medical With pay, 01/03/2018-06/30/2018

105798 Medical Without pay, 02/26/2018-03/26/2018

e. EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCES

ID REASON EFFECTIVE

111298 Medical With pay, 03/12/2018-03/19/2018

111819 Medical Without pay, 03/12/2018-03/21/2018

111713 Maternity Without pay, 03/03/2018-04/01/2018

f. RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCES

ID REASON EFFECTIVE

103014 Medical 03/06/2018

101055 Medical 03/06/2018



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100105 Medical 02/20/2018

101839 Medical 03/06/2018

107354 Medical 02/27/2018

105765 Medical 03/01/2018

g. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION FROM

SALARY

TO SALARY EFFECTIVE NOTE

Banerjee Malini Computer

Teacher

Robbins $55,515-BA,

Step 1-TEA

$57,065-MA, Step

1-TEA

02/05/2018-06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Submitted proof of

Master’s Degree

Carlin Marion Health/Physical

Education

Teacher

Daylight/

Twilight

$55,515-BA,

Step 1-TEA

$57,465 BA+60

Step 1-TEA

01/08/2018-06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Submitted proof of 60

additional credits

Donnelly Michael Director, Specialized

Services

Central Services

$120,500, Step 1-TASA

$124,250, Step 4-TASA

07/11/2017-06/30/2018, pro-rated

Submitted proof of previous experience

Hankerson Robbin Science Teacher

Kilmer $55,915-BA, Step 3-TEA

$57,415 ($55,915-BA, Step 3-

TEA+$1,500 dual

certification)

11/20/2017-06/30/2018, pro-rated

Submitted proof of dual certification

Henderson Angela Special

Education

Teacher

Mott $55,515-BA,

Step 1-TEA

$57,065-MA, Step

1-TEA

02/05/2018-06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Submitted proof of

Master’s Degree

Jackson-Pope

Esther Fiscal Specialist

Early Childhood

$51,405-BA Step 1-BST

$59,729-BA Step 1-BST

11/27/2017-06/30/2018, pro-rated

Submitted proof of previous experience

Kobner Eileen ESL Teacher Franklin $55,515-BA,

Step 1-TEA

$57,065-MA, Step

1-TEA

01/23/2018-06/30/2018,

Pro-rated

Submitted proof of

Master’s Degree

Lynch Kevin ESL Teacher Hedgepeth/ Williams

$55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA

$58,965 ($57,465-MA, Step 3-

TEA+$1,500 dual

certification)

02/05/2018-06/30/2018, pro-rated

Submitted proof of a Master’s degree,

previous experience and

dual certification

Vizzard Anne School Nurse TCHS-West $55,515-BA,

Step 1-TEA

$66,390-BA, Step

11-TEA

01/08/2018-06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Submitted proof of prior

experience

h. CONTRACTUAL ENTITLEMENTS

LAST NAME FIRST NAME UNIT # SICK DAYS # VACATION DAYS AMOUNT

Carroll Elisa CUS 0 60.75 $10,771.91

Chambers Jerome CUS 29 232 $64,821.37

Covell Donna TESA 0 26.50 $6,530.26

Flowers Patricia TEA 204 0 $18,000.00

Harris Babi TEA 322 0 $55,647.63

Loper Larry CUS 0 44.5 $12,447.40

i. LONGEVITY

LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION YEARS AMOUNT EFFECTIVE

Gregg Stephanie Secretary Specialized Services 20 $600 03/27/2018

Melendez Martin Custodian Engineer Gr 3 Hill 20 $800 01/28/2018

Smith Charles Custodian TCHS - Chambers 20 $800 01/27/2018

j. APPOINTMENT LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

FROM

POSITION

FROM

LOCATION

FROM

SALARY

TO

POSITION

TO

LOCATION

TO

SALARY

EFFECTIVE NOTE

Gaston Steven Custodian Columbus $46,508 Step 8 Head Custodian Mott $59,772.04,

Step 9

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018,

pro-rated

Replacing

W. Guevara

who retired

k. BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION RATE GAAP EFFECTIVE NOTE



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Dacas Njelama Curriculum Writer (Visual and Performing

Arts)

Central Services $36.00 11-000-221-110-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-06/30/2018

Not to exceed $1,296 per person

Steele Dana Curriculum Writer (Visual and Performing

Arts)


03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Amaya Nicole Second Grade

Afterschool Program (Substitute)

Columbus $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018

Not to exceed $1,800 per

person

Cortez Johana Second Grade


Columbus $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Lewis Barbara Second Grade

Afterschool Program

(Substitute)

Columbus $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Escalante Trinidad Supplemental Extended

Day Support for

ESL/Bilingual Students

Daylight/Twilight $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Rivera Alba Supplemental Extended

Day Support for


Daylight/Twilight $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Finnerty Allison Supplemental Extended Day Support for


Dunn $42.00 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-06/30/2018

Not to exceed $2,520 per teacher

Gonzalez Elena Supplemental Extended Day Support for


Dunn $42.00 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Ramcharan Nadia Supplemental Extended

Day Support for ESL/Bilingual Students

Dunn $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Christie

Kim Second Grade


Gregory $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Christie Kim Teacher for Power Hour

(Substitute)

Gregory $42.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-21

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018

Not to exceed $504 total

program

Wheeler Claudia Teacher for Power Hour Gregory $42.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-21

03/27/2018-06/30/2018

Replacing L. Hopson; not to exceed $504 per teacher

Hernadez Myra Supplemental Extended

Day Support for


Hill $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Ramos Ruth Supplemental Extended

Day Support for


Hill Annex $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Bailey Renee Second Grade

Afterschool Program

(Substitute)

Jefferson $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Bethea Alakee Second Grade Afterschool Program

(Substitute)

Jefferson $42.00 20-034-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Phillips David Second Grade Afterschool Program

(Substitute)

Jefferson $42.00 20-034-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Stremlo Elena Second Grade


Jefferson $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Williams Bree Second Grade


Jefferson $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

De Los

Santos

Lissette Supplemental Extended

Day Support for


King $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Nunez Solangel Supplemental Extended

Day Support for


King $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Sparks Leslie Supplemental Extended Day Support for


Mott $42.00 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-06/30/2018




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Embert Debra Second Grade Afterschool Program

(Substitute)

Robbins $42.00 20-034-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Estrada Sandra Second Grade Afterschool Program

Robbins $42.00 20-034-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018

Replacing J. Ayling who resigned; Not to exceed

$1,800 per person

Gonzales Jessica Second Grade


Robbins $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Riseman Catherine Second Grade


Robbins $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Stanislaus Betania Second Grade

Afterschool Program

(Substitute)

Robbins $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Vasquez Ana Second Grade

Afterschool Program

(Substitute)

Robbins $42.00 20-034-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Zwierzynski Elizabeth Dance Advisor TCHS - Chambers $42.00 15-401-100-

110-0009-00-05

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018

Previously approved;

increased hours.


Barreto Liliana Supplemental Extended

Day Support for


TCHS - West $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Caceres Glinys Supplemental Extended

Day Support for


TCHS - West $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Feliciano Monica Supplemental Extended Day Support for


TCHS - West $42.00 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Tejedor Jose Supplemental Extended Day Support for


TCHS - West $42.00 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Tiao Shu Fen Curriculum Writing for

World Language (Chinese/Mandarin)

TCHS – West $36.00 11-000-221-

102-0000-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018

Not to exceed $900 per

teacher

Eiras Maria Supplemental Extended


(substitute)

Various $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Estrada Sandra Supplemental Extended


(substitute)

Various $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Kelley Dawn Supplemental Extended Day Support for


(substitute)

Various $42.00 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Leger Yseult Supplemental Extended

Day Support for


(substitute)

Various $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Lozada Ana Supplemental Extended


(substitute)

Various $42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Maurais Ron Supplemental Extended Day Support for


(substitute)

Various $42.00 11-240-100-101-0009-00-81

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Haqq Anjanae Second Grade Afterschool Program

(Substitute)

Washington $42.00 20-034-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018




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l. PROFFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION SALARY GAAP EFFECTIVE NOTE

De Los

Santos

Lissette Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Fullard Kelly Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

GaudMoro Yessenia Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Kragbe Beugre

Marcel

Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Lozada Ana Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Martinez Ana Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Maurais Ronald Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Nunez Solangel Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Raines Silvia Culturally Responsive Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018

Not to exceed $576 per person

Ramos Debra Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Rivera Cleuza Culturally Responsive Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Santiago Lorena Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Saravia Pauline Culturally Responsive Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Vergara Annmaria Culturally Responsive

Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-

101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


person

Wieczorek Lauren Culturally Responsive Classroom

King $36.00 20-245-200-101-0009-18-82

03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Alexander Linda Fundations Early

Intervention Program

Central Services $36.00 20-250-200-

101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Angeline Courtney Fundations Early

Intervention Program Central Services $36.00 20-250-200-

101-1009-18-84 03/27/2018-06/30/2018

Not to exceed $216 per teacher

Byrne Lori Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Cannon Lisa Fundations Early


101-1009-18-84 03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Clark Christine Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Eurie Marilyn Fundations Early


101-1009-18-84 03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Gammone Stephanie Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Gillins Tara Fundations Early Intervention Program


03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Grissom Afiya Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Harris Andrea Fundations Early Intervention Program


03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Kennedy Rickie Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Kobner Eileen Fundations Early Intervention Program


03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Longo Cheryl Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Luster Amy Fundations Early


101-1009-18-84 03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Marcucci Kimberly Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Marrero Andres Fundations Early Intervention Program


03/27/2018-06/30/2018


Miragliuoio Trisha Fundations Early Central Services $36.00 20-250-200- 03/27/2018- Not to exceed $216 per



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Intervention Program 101-1009-18-84 06/30/2018 teacher Morrison Mandy Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Nelson Jeneya Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Reis Patricia Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Robinson Rasheeda Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Roy Bulbul Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Shepsko Shannon Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Sirpal Richa Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher Sparks Leslie Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

Williams Joyce Fundations Early



101-1009-18-84

03/27/2018-

06/30/2018


teacher

m. NOVICE/PROVISIONAL TEACHERS

LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

RATE GAAP CODE EFFECTIVE NOTE

Abercrombie Karin $36.00 11-000-223-101-0009-00-52 03/27/2018-06/29/2018 Not to exceed $155 per person

Barranger Jessica $36.00 11-000-223-101-0009-00-52 03/27/2018-06/29/2018 Not to exceed $155 per person Henderson Angela $36.00 11-000-223-101-0009-00-52 03/27/2018-06/29/2018 Not to exceed $155 per person

n. MENTOR TEACHERS

LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

RATE GAAP CODE EFFECTIVE NOTE

Marcucci Kim $36.00 11-000-223-101-0009-00-52 03/27/2018-06/29/2018 Not to exceed $155 per person

Spruill Althea $36.00 11-000-223-101-0009-00-52 03/27/2018-06/29/2018 Not to exceed $155 per person

o. STUDENT INTERNS/PRACTICUM LAST NAME FIRST NAME MAJOR UNIVERSITY LOCATION EFFECTIVE

Alvarez Sophia Social Studies Princeton TCHS – Chambers (Communications) 03/27/2018-04/30/2018

Johnson William Social Studies Princeton TCHS – Chambers (Communications) 03/27/2018-05/04/2018

Kerkhof Delaney Social Studies Princeton TCHS – Chambers (Communications) 03/27/2018-04/30/2018

Lang Kyle English Princeton TCHS – Chambers (Communications) 03/27/2018-05/04/2018

Latham Emma Biology Princeton TCHS – Chambers (VPA) 03/27/2018-04/30/2018

Maritz Anna Social Studies Princeton Trenton - West 03/27/2018-04/30/2018

p. VOLUNTEERS

LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE

Brooks Micah Volunteer Coach TCHS 03/27/2018-06/30/2018

Lim Sunghae Trenton Music Makers Grant, Dunn 03/27/2018-06/30/2018

q. JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Accountant

FINANCE & FACILITIES

a. Appropriation Transfers – January 2018

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and; WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-A)



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b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – January 2018

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148; WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©3, the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s) no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports for January 2018, and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Attachment 3-B)

c. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – January 2018 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging to the district; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on the Form A-149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, for the period ending January 31, 2018, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, adopt the A-149 and cause it to become a part of the official minutes of this meeting. (Attachment 3-C)

d. Staff Travel BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratified staff attendance/participation in the following professional conferences, workshops, seminars or trainings with the requirements, that staff turn-key as required by administration those issues addressed at the approved professional development events which have relevance to improving instruction and/or operation of the school district.

Agenda Applicant Position School/ Dept.

Purpose Location Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

March Ed Treadaway Manager of Transportation

Operations

CSB Jointure Meetings at Mercer County

Hamilton NJ

4/12/18 5/10/18 6/14/18

Board $16.18 11-000-270-580-0000-

00-65

March Lissa Johnson Pamela Owens Lakeira Jones Stacie Wood-

Chapman

TAD CSB NJ Teacher Job Fair - Recruiting

Princeton NJ

4/12/18 Board $206.51 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52



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Paul Apollon Afiyaa Fickling


Chapman Paul Apollon

Afiyaa Fickling

TAD CSB Interview Days @ TCNJ - Recruiting

Ewing NJ 4/26/18 Board $105.58 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52



Afiyaa Fickling

TAD CSB Spring Job Fair @ Morgan State U -

Recruiting

Baltimore MD

4/11/18 Board $411.20 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52



Afiyaa Fickling

TAD CSB Spring Education Job Fair @ U of

Delaware - Recruiting

Newark DE

4/18/18 Board $285.00 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52



Afiyaa Fickling

TAD CSB School of Education Career Expo @

Hunter College - Recruiting

New York NY

4/11/18 Board $336.80 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

Revised from Feb.

Lissa Johnson Pamela Owens Lakeira Jones Stacie Wood-


Afiyaa Fickling

TAD CSB Boston University - Recruiting

Boston MA 4/18-20/18 Revised

dates

Board $2,228.00 Increased cost due

to an additional

hotel night

11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

Revised from Feb.

Lissa Johnson Pamela Owens Lakeira Jones Stacie Wood-


Afiyaa Fickling

TAD CSB U of Mexico - Recruiting

Albuquer-que NM

4/24-26/18 Revised

dates

Board $1,846.00 Decreased cost due

to a change in itinerary

11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

March Dr. Fredrick H. McDowell, Jr.

Superintendent CSB NJASA/NJAPSA Leadership Conference

Atlantic City, NJ

5/16 thru 18/2018

Board $1,062 11-000-230-580-0000-

00-51

Revised from Jan.

Keysha Jackson Manager CSB National Title I Conference

Philadel-phia, PA

2/8-9/2018 Board $659 change in

cost, Board

approved in January

11-000-230-585-0000-

00-50

March Nicholas Barbato Teacher Interventionist

CSB Girls Who Code, Program for MS/HS

Girls

Lawrence-ville, NJ

4/11/2018 $0


CSB Girls Who Code Program for MS/HS

Girls

Ewing, NJ 4/20/2018 $0



Girls

Princeton, NJ

4/23/2018 $0



Girls

Lawrenceville, NJ

4/25/2018 $0



Girls

Trenton, NJ

4/27/2018 $0

March Nettie Robinson- Asst. Director EC Empower Teacher Brick, NJ 4/11/2018 $0



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Logan Leaders to March Pamela Bennett EC Teacher EC Empower Teacher

Leaders to Brick, NJ 4/11/2018 $0

March Traceyann Tracchi, Ed.D

Teacher Liaison EC Empower Teacher Leaders to

Brick, NJ 4/11/2018 $0

March Donna Green Lit. Leader Dunn Empower Teacher Leaders to Make Learning Stick

Brick, NJ 4/11/2018 $0

March James Jones Teacher/Tennis Coach

TCHS CVC Boys Tennis Tournament

E. Windsor,

NJ

4/23 thru 25/2018

$0

March Narayany Iyer Teacher TCHS-West Practical Strategies for Building Data

Trenton, NJ

4/10/2018 $0

March Narayany Iyer Teacher TCHS-West Your PARCC Math Data

Monroe, NJ

5/24/2018 6/6/2018

$0

March Stephen T. Caputi

Teacher H/W Transforming Schools Through Art

Trenton, NJ

4/13/2018 $0

March Silvia Raines Bil. Teacher MLK 2018 TESOL Spring Conference

N. Brunswick,

NJ

5/30 thru 31/2018

Grant $354 20-245-200-580-0000-

15-82

March Bin Yu Teacher TCHS Precalculus & Astronomy

Brick, NJ 5/4/2018 $0

March Bin Yu Teacher TCHS Physics for Math Teachers

Brick, NJ 5/8/2018 $0

March Joanne Ford Nurse TCHS Continuing Conversation in Youth Suicide

Prevention

West Long Branch, NJ

5/4/2018 $0

March Terri Harper Teacher TCHS Mindful Practice Brick, NJ 5/8/2018 $0

March Alexandra Cacuzza

Teacher TCHS Mindful Practice Brick, NJ 5/8/2018 $0

March Christine Pacuta Teacher TCHS Mindful Practice Brick, NJ 5/8/2018 $0

March Matilda Smith CST Gregory Legal One IEP Compliance

Cherry Hill, NJ

4/13/2018 $0

March Christopher Awad

Teacher Grant PowerSchool University

Anaheim, CA

7/8 thru 12, 2018

Board $2,500 11-000-221-580-0000-

00-81

March Nola DeRita Supervisor CSB NJ Association of School Psychologists

E. Windsor,

NJ

5/11/2018 Board $110 11-000-219-580-0000-

00-84 March Jackeline

Santiago Counselor TCHS-West Inside Gang Culture Piscataway,

NJ 6/4/2018 $0

March Cynthia Cech Teacher Washington Awards Ceremony & Luncheon for

Outstanding School Patrol

Trenton, NJ

6/5/2018 $0

March Kimberly Garcia PJ Hill Teacher Learning Through Gardening

Borden-town, NJ

6/6/2018 $0

March Angela Guagliardi

Manutti

Teacher Robbins Annex

FEA: Practical Strategies for

Building a Data Savvy Culture

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/10/2018 $0

March Angela Guagliardi

Manutti

Teacher Robbins Annex

FEA: School Climate for Adults: It

Matters

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/1/2018 $0

March Ann Jeanette Ring

Teacher Dunn FEA: Three Things: Rapport, Support and Connections

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/1/2018 $0

March Ava Garvey Teacher Hedgepeth/Williams

FEA: Addressing Staff Mental Health

Issues

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/23/2018 $0

March Cara Oliveto Teacher

Hedgepeth/Williams


Issues

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/23/2018 $0

March Christine Pacuta Teacher TCHS Chambers

FEA: School Climate for Adults

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/1/2018 $0

March Dawn Howlen Literacy Leader Hedgepeth/Williams

FEA: Being a Leader in the Digital Age:

Monroe Township,

4/11/2018 $0



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Technology Summit NJ March Denise Watkins-

Smith School Counselor Wilson FEA: Humor,

Inspiration, and Motivation: Keeping

"H.I.M." in Focus

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/22/2018 $0

March Donna Green Literacy Leader Dunn FEA: Tools for Leading and

Growing Healthy PLCs

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/11/2018 $0

March Elanna Gordon Teacher Wilson FEA: Humor, Inspiration, and

Motivation: Keeping "H.I.M." in Focus

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/22/2018 $0

Revised from Feb.

Joanna Hedden Teacher Dunn FEA: ENVISION: Executive Function

in the Classroom

Monroe Township,

NJ

3/20/2018 Rescheduled

from 3/7/2018 inclement;

board approved

2/26/2018

$0

March Kelly Henryk Teacher Hill FEA: Humor, Inspiration & Motivation

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/22/2018 $0

March Kelly Henryk Teacher Hill FEA: ENVISION: Mindful Practices for Those Who Give the

Most – Educators

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/2/2018 $0

March Kelly Henryk Teacher Hill FEA: Now That You Are Listening To

Your PARCC Data

Monroe Township,

NJ

6/6/2018 $0

March Marella Holmes Social Worker Grant/ Kilmer

FEA: 4th Annual Statewide

Conference for School Personnel,

Private Practitioner, and Parents: Best

Practices for Behavior

management, Social Skills, Mental Health Issues, Self-Care, and Supporting Children with Special Needs

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/4/2018 $0

March Marella Holmes Social Worker Grant/ Kilmer


Issues

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/23/2018 $0

March Michael Braverman

Math Leader Dunn FEA: Empower Teacher Leaders to

Make Learning Stick

Brick Township,

NJ

4/11/2018 $0

Revised from Feb.

Mijah Christie Teacher Robbins Annex

FEA: Creating a Successful Maker

Space

Monroe Township,

NJ



board approved

2/26/2018

$0

March Myra Washington

Teacher Washington FEA: School Climate, Safety, and

Connectedness

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/10/2018 $0

March Nicole Carmichael

Profess. Develop.

Intervent.

Central Services

FEA: Making Curriculum

Accessible to All

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/9/2018 $0


Profess. Develop.

Intervent.

Central Services

FEA: ENVISION: Mindful Practices for Those Who Give the

Most – Educators

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/2/2018 $0



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Profess. Develop.

Intervent.

Central Services

FEA: Three Things – Rapport, Support

and Connections

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/1/2018 $0

Revised from Feb.

Robert Rubino Teacher Dunn

FEA: ENVISION: Executive Function

in the Classroom

Monroe Township,

NJ



board approved

2/26/2018

$0

March Roderick Manalo Teacher Hill FEA: 4th Annual Statewide

Conference for School Personnel,

Private Practitioner, and Parents: Best

Practices for Behavior

management, Social Skills, Mental Health Issues, Self-Care, and Supporting Children with Special Needs

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/4/2018 $0

March Shawn Feeney Teacher Wilson FEA: Humor, Inspiration, and


Monroe Township,

NJ

5/22/2018 $0

March Shawn Feeney Teacher Wilson FEA: Humor, Inspiration, and


Monroe Township,

NJ

5/22/2018 $0

March Sonia Rosa-Leone

Social Worker Mott FEA: Legally ONE Legally Compliant

IEPs

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/13/2018 $0

March Susan Anderson Teacher Hedgepeth/Williams


Issues

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/23/2018 $0

March Tauheedah Rahman

Teacher Washington FEA: School Climate, Safety, and

Connectedness

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/10/2018 $0

March Terri Harper Teacher TCHS Chambers

FEA: School Climate for Adults

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/1/2018 $0

March Veronica Love Teacher TCHS Chambers

FEA: ENVISION: Mindful Practices for Those Who Give the

Most – Educators!

Monroe Township,

NJ

5/2/2018 $0

Revised from Feb.

Vondalyn Fannin

Teacher Franklin FEA: ENVISION: Executive Function

in the Classroom

Monroe Township,

NJ



board approved

2/26/2018

$0

March Wanda Martinez School Counselor Hedgepeth/Williams


Issues

Monroe Township,

NJ

4/23/2018 $0

Revised from Feb.

Zebbie Belton Principal Robbins FEA: Creating a Successful Maker

Space

Monroe Township,

NJ



board approved

2/26/2018

$0

e. Facilities Report – March 2018



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

ORGANIZATION/ DEPT.

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USAGE

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ARAMARK - District Meeting

03/23/18 Friday Administration 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A16-9592 TBOE X

GGrant94ft Academic Sports - ES Practice

02/22/18 Thursday King ES 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

A16-8997 OUTSIDE X

GGrant94ft Academic Sports - ES School Basketball League

March - 10, 17, 24, 31

April 7 Saturdays Rivera MS

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

A16-9080 OUTSIDE X

TCHS-Main - Use of Parking Lot - Puerto Rican Parade of Trenton Set Up

09/23/18 Sunday TCHS - 400

Chambers. St. 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8340 OUTSIDE X

Princeton University Preparatory Program - Student ACT Preparation

03/29/18 Thursday TCHS - 520

Chestnut Ave. 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A16-11894 TBOE/

OUTSIDE X

Mercer Street Friends - Community Forum for City Council

04/09/18 Monday Rivera MS 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A16-10216 TBOE/

OUTSIDE X

Mercer Street Friends - Financial Literacy

02/10/18 - 05/28/18

Wednesdays Rivera MS 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

A16-10218 TBOE/

OUTSIDE X

Mercer Street Friends - Life Skills Program

02/10/18 - 05/28/18

Monday & Tuesdays

Rivera MS 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

A16-10217 TBOE/

OUTSIDE X

Legal - Scope Petition 03/12/18 Monday Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A16-9703 TBOE X

Trenton School Custodians Association - Unit Meeting

02/24/18 Saturday King ES 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

8157 OUTSIDE X

Curriculum - Read 180/544 PLC Professional Development

03/06/18 Tuesday Rivera MS 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

9947 TBOE X

Curriculum - Textbook Publisher Fair for High School English

03/02/18 Friday Administration 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A16-9596 TBOE X

Business/Board Office - Special Board Meeting

05/08/18 Tuesday Administration 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A16-9597 TBOE X

TCHS Main/West - 9th Grade SLC Showcase/Parent Selection Meeting

02/28/18 & 3/7/2018

Wednesday TCHS - West 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A16-9129 TBOE X

Hedgepeth-Williams MS - Drama Club

02/28/18 Wednesdays Hedgepeth-

Williams MS 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

A16-10299 TBOE X

Legal - Arbitration Hearing

04/24/18 & 06/13/18

Tues. & Wed.

Administration 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A16-9704 TBOE X

Curriculum - Extended Day Program (EDP) Celebration

06/12/18 Tuesday King ES 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM

5396 TBOE X

Grant ES - Multicultural Family Celebration

02/28/18 Wednesday Grant ES 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

8418 TBOE X

Curriculum - Districtwide Music & Arts Festival

06/07/18 Thursday Kilmer MS 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

8339 TBOE X

Curriculum - Curriculum Writing PD

03/07/18 Wednesday Administration 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

9865 TBOE X



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Kilmer MS - Read 180 Teacher PLC

03/20/18 Tuesday Kilmer MS 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A16-11825 TBOE X


06/04/18 Monday Administration 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A16-9705 TBOE X

TCHS-Main/Marco Dillard Scholarship Fundraiser

03/24/18 Saturday Rivera MS 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

9546 TBOE/

OUTSIDE X

Curriculum - Parent Advisory Committee Meeting for ELL (PAC)

03/15/18 Thursday Hill ES 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

5476 TBOE X

Curriculum - After-School Intervention Meeting

03/06/18 Tuesday Grant ES 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

A16-8742 TBOE X

TCHS-Main - Wrestling Banquet

03/12/18 Monday TCHS - 171 Division St.

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

A16-9130 TBOE X

Trenton School Custodians Association - Election Voting

03/10/18 Saturday King ES 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

A16-9600 TBOE/

OUTSIDE X

Washington ES - Soccer and Health Information/Skill Sessions

03/01/18 - 04/17/18

Tues. & Thurs.

Washington ES 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

10011 TBOE X

Curriculum - Math Professional Development

06/18/18 - 06/19/18

Mon. & Tues.

Kilmer MS 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

A16-9599 TBOE X

Curriculum - Math Professional Development

08/14/18 - 08/16/18

Mon. - Thurs.

Kilmer MS 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A16-9598 TBOE X

F.A.S.T./Trenton Paraprofessionals Association - International Tea Event

03/23/18 Friday Wilson ES 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

9932 TBOE X

Curriculum - PARCC Turnkey Training

03/15/18 & 03/16/18

Thurs. & Fri.

Administration

03/15/18-1:00 PM-3:00 PM

03/16/18-8:30 AM-10:30 PM

A16-9752 TBOE X

Curriculum - Monthly Computer Teachers' PLC

03/15/18 Thursday Franklin 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

A16-9728 TBOE X


05/31/18 Thursday Administration 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A16-9707 TBOE X

Special Services - Staff Meeting

03/20/18 Tuesday Administration 12:00 PM -

2:00 PM A16-9739 TBOE X

Curriculum - Read 180/544 PLC Professional Development

03/20/18 Tuesday Kilmer MS 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

9948 TBOE X

Business/Board Office - Special Board Meeting

03/21/18 Wednesday Administration 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A16-9754 TBOE X

f. List of Bills

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.1 and N.J.S.A.18:6-31 provides for the Board of Education to authorize the payment of bills; and WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached lists of bills; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and approve the payment of bills on the attached lists for the Monday, February 26, 2018 Board meeting in the amount of $25,352,908.51. (Attachment 3-F – Bill Lists of 2/15/18, 2/28/18)



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g. Out of District Placements – March 2018 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Placements for March 2018:

Initials Placement Cost School Year

Extraordinary Services ESY

COMMENTS

Burlington County SSD $133,889.00 Certified Tuition Adjustment 16/17

MH Children's Day $20,787.36

AKG Delaware Valley School 28,018.71 Moved from ESC Hunterdon AT Delaware Valley School $31,131.90

AE East Mountain $28,050.08 CC Evesham Township $16,079.00 Homeless Student

MW Ewing Public Schools $46.64 Correction on 1/22/18 Agenda

Ewing Public Schools $9,989.94 Certified Tuition Adjustment 16/17 SD Hampton Academy $20,561.50 $7,972.23 Moved from Mercer HS to Hampton

AA MCVS - Full Time $4,005.45 Program Change AC MCVS-Shared Time $692.16 Program Change FN Mercer Elementary School - MCSSSD $17,250.00 JC Mercer Elementary School - MCSSSD $23,579.00

MC Mercer Jr/Sr High $20,655.00 AJ Neptune Twp $7,583.10 DCP&P Placement Newgrange School $24,878.36 Certified Tuition Adjustment 16/17

MW Rubino Academy $9,225.00 FD Rubino Academy $9,225.00 KR Rubino Academy $9,225.00 SH Rubino Academy $9,225.00

Strang School $9,972.82 Certified Tuition Adjustment 16/17 PD Titusville Academy $21,020.22 JW Woodbury City BOE $14,500.00 Homeless

RR Children's Day $16,540.48

TOTALS $486,130.72 $7,972.23

h. Acceptance of Donations

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

DONOR AMOUNT RECIPIENT PLANNED USE FOR FUNDS

All Kids Thrive $12,500.00 District Contract with Khafre Solutions to address chronic absenteeism

Thomas Edison State University

$5,760.00 M.L. King Jr. Elementary School

New Jersey Cultural Competency and English Language Learners Learning Institute and Mentoring Program –

professional development for staff in becoming more culturally responsive

i. Resolution Authorizing Coastal Learning Center Monmouth to Continue Providing

Lunch to Students with Disabilities for 2018-2019 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes Coastal Learning Center Monmouth to continue providing lunch to students with disabilities for the 2018-2019 school year. Coastal Learning Center Monmouth will not charge the families of students with disabilities for the meals it provides, or apply for reimbursement from the Child Nutrition Program, and the cost of the lunch will continue to be included in the school’s tuition from September 2018 to June 2019.

j. Renewal of the Annual Memorandum of Agreement with Law Enforcement BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Renewal of the Annual Memorandum of Agreement with Law Enforcement (Attachment 3-J).



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k. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Prospective Organizations to Provide Home Instruction Services in a Hospital Setting for 2018-2019 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: that Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Schools, authorize the School Business Administrator/Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared a Request for Proposals for organizations to provide home instruction services in a hospital setting for medically fragile students with chronic mental health challenges, which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.

l. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Prospective Organizations to Provide Nursing Services for Students for 2018-2019 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: that Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Schools, authorize the School Business Administrator/Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared a Request for Proposals for organizations to provide nursing services for students, which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.

m. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Prospective Agency/Organization to Provide Systems Focused Mental Health Counseling BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation for the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the School Business Administrator/ Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Prospective Agency/Organization to Provide Systems Focused Mental Health Counseling for 2018-2019 which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.

n. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Prospective Agency/Organization to Provide Youth Development Services BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation for the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the School Business Administrator/Purchasing Agent to prepare or have prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Prospective Agency/Organization to Provide Youth Development Services for 2018-2019 which shall include all items set forth in 18:18A-4.4.

o. Resolution Approving Transportation Costs for Ridgewood Board of Education BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2017/2018 ESY Transportation Costs for Ridgewood Schools for one placed student attending Ridgewood Schools, at a cost not to exceed $1,235.00. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

p. Resolution Approving Transportation Costs for YCS-Holley Center BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2017/2018 Transportation Costs for YCS–Holley Center for two special needs students attending George Washington School, at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

q. Resolution Approving Transportation Costs for Legacy Treatment Home BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2017/2018 Transportation Costs for Legacy Treatment Home for a special needs student attending Salem Alternative High School, at a cost not to exceed $3,660.00. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

r. Joint Transportation Agreement with Ewing Public Schools BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Joint Transportation Agreement with Ewing Public Schools for the 2017/2018 School year at a cost not to exceed $623.28. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65



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s. Joint Transportation Agreement with Hunterdon County Educational Services

Commission BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2017/2018 Contractual Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and The Hunterdon Educational Services Commission for the provision of transportation services for students attending schools within the Hunterdon County area.

t. Revised 2017-2018 School Calendar BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised 2017-2018 School Calendar. (Attachment 3-T)

u. School Calendars for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 (Revised) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the School Calendars for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. (Attachment 3-U)

v. Resolution Awarding Contract for Emergency Required Maintenance Project WHEREAS, the Trenton Board of Education entered into a contract per N.J.A.C. 18A:18A-7 Emergency Contract with the following vendor

· Anderson Roofing Contractors - Perform emergency roof replacement of middle section(s) of existing wind damaged roof and install new GAF Everguard .06 thick reinforced, mechanically fastened TPO with heat welded seams at the Hedgepeth/Williams School. The proposed scope of work shall be at a cost not to exceed $169,796.00 [$154,360.00 (Cost Proposal) + $15,436.00 (10% contingency)].

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for emergency services affecting the health or safety of occupants of various schools approves the Resolution for payment and services to the vendors noted above. Account Code: 11-000-261-420-0000-00-61

w. Resolution Approving Lease/Purchase of Property BE IT RESOLVED: the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Lease/Purchase of Property located at 500 Perry Street, at a lease cost of $1,645,670 with an option to purchase for $18-20 million dollars, from EPR Properties.

x. Resolution to Enter into a Partnership with the New Jersey Foster Grandparent Project WHEREAS, Trenton Public Schools will formalize a partnership with the NJ Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), of the Department of State Office, Governor’s Office of Volunteerism, to serve as a volunteer station site for the placement of Foster Grandparents, volunteers 55 and over, who are assigned to work one-on-one with students needing individualized attention, providing companionship, personal care, and physical and emotional support. The program is funded by and operated under the guidelines set forth by the Corporation for National and Community Service (NCCS), a Federal Government agency; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the partnership with the NJ Foster Grandparent program at no cost to the Board of Education.

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WHEREAS, the State Department of Education requires that the Trenton Board of Education adopt and submit a FY 2018/2019 district budget to the State Department of Education; and WHEREAS, the District administration has presented the Trenton Board of Education with an overview of the budget that will be submitted to the State Department of Education in the amount of $331,138,448; now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education hereby tentatively adopts the 2018/2019 district budget presented to the Trenton Board of Education, pending approval by the County Superintendent of Schools; be it further RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education hereby submits the 2018/2019 district budget presented to the Trenton Board of Education to comply with the submission prescribed by the State Department of Education:

General Fund $261,591,187 Special Revenue $ 47,139,152 Tax Levy $ 22,408,109 Total Budget $331,138,448

z. Professional Services Contract – Denise Routson/Power School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with Denise Routson/PowerSchool to provide scheduling support for the week of June 18, 2018 at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-252-340-0000-00-64

Note to Minutes: State Monitor Dr. Lester Richens submitted his update in written form to the Board as follows:

STATE MONITOR’S REPORT MARCH 26, 2018

DR. LESTER W. RICHENS

March has been a very busy month. With school being closed due to snow, we have had to condense my schedule. The following is a listing of my activities since the last board of education meetings.

1. Each day that I have been in Trenton, Jayne Howard and I have reviewed the 18/19 budget, made

modifications, brainstormed ideas and finally were able to develop a final 18/19 budget. All the

credit for the preparation of the 18/19 school budget goes to Jayne and her team. They worked

many long days to finalize the budget. My role was to review proposals and assist in any

realignment that was needed.

2. I met each day that I was here with Lissa Johnson to discuss current staffing issues as well as

projecting the needs of the district for 18/19. Mrs. Johnson’s department had a very successful

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able to identify potential candidates to bring back for second interviews. Mrs. Johnson and her

team will be actively recruiting potential new teachers as they visit out of state colleges.

3. I have met daily with the Director of Special Education to grasp how his department is meeting its

goals. We have had discussions on the Therapeutic Program for 18/19 and it appears that he will

have the program in place in September 2018.

4. I have met with the Superintendent to discuss any concerns or issues that have occurred and

discussed how they were resolved.

5. I have attended the following meetings:

a. SDA committee meeting

b. Calendar committee meeting

c. Agenda review committee meeting.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION President Bouie read the Executive Session Resolution:

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION

March 26, 2018

WHEREAS, The Open Public Meetings Act, codified as N.J.S.A. § 10:4-6, et seq., permits the

exclusion of the public from a meeting under certain circumstances; and,

WHEREAS, the Trenton Board of Education is of the opinion that such circumstances presently

exist, indicated as follows:

Any material which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy if disclosed;

DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL(S): Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Report for

January 2018

Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations to which the Board is or may

become a party, and any matter falling within the Attorney-Client Privilege, to the extent that

confidentiality is required to preserve the Attorney-Client relationship and allow the Attorney to

exercise his/her ethical duties as a lawyer;

MATTERS/CAPTION: Legal Invoice – TB&T vs TBOE Case #AR-2011-084/

Reimbursement $962.50 to Arbitrator Bonnie Siber Weinstock

Personnel matters related to the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms

and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance of, promotion, or disciplining of

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employed or appointed by the public body, unless all individuals who could be adversely

affected request, in writing, that the matter be discussed at a public meeting;

DESCRIPTION OF MATTER(S): Employee Attendance; Terminations of

Employment; Board Grievance Committee Decisions:

TESA vs. TBOE Grievance No. 09-17-10-214 – Confidential work assigned to TESA

Secretary – Grievance is Sustained

TESA vs. TBOE Grievance No. 09-17-10-215 – Elimination of half-day option – Grievance is

Denied

TB&T vs. TBOE Grievance No. 07-17-09-051 – Suspension of unit member – Grievance is

Denied

TEA vs. TBOE Grievance No. 08-17-12-419 - Administrator not providing the Unit with

written statements of allegations/complaints in reference to unit members – Grievance is

Denied

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Trenton Board of Education, County of Mercer,

State of New Jersey, that an Executive Session will be held on March 26, 2018 for the statutorily

permissible purposes indicated in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that action may be taken by the Board when it reconvenes in Open

Session.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the Executive Session with regard to the above

subject matter shall be disclosed to the public at a later date and to the extent that the same is not

prejudicial to the interests of the parties involved, no longer adverse to the public interest, or does

not endanger any individual’s right to privacy.

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting into Executive Session. All were in favor, 0 opposed 0 abstentions.

ADJOURN 7:15 p.m. REOPEN PUBLIC MEETING Open Public Meeting reconvened at 9:17 p.m.

1. HIB Report – January 2018

Motion was made by Ms. Daniels-Lane and seconded by Ms. Kwesseu to accept the HIB Report for January 2018. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Addie Daniels-Lane X Fiah Kwesseu X Yolanda Marrero-Lopez X



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Jane Rosenbaum X Gerald Truehart X Lucy Vandenberg X Heather Watson absent Gene Bouie X

3. Legal Invoice

TB&T (Kelly) vs. TBOE Case No. AR-2011-084 – Reimbursement $962.50 to Arbitrator Bonnie Siber Weinstock

Motion was made by Ms. Vandenberg and seconded by Ms. Marrero-Lopez to approve payment of the above legal invoice. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.


4. Termination of Employment – Employee #100730

Motion was made by Ms. Kwesseu and seconded by Dr. Rosenbaum to approve the above termination of employment. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.


5. Termination of Employment – Employee #106221

Motion was made by Ms. Kwesseu and seconded by Dr. Rosenbaum to approve the above termination of employment. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN



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Addie Daniels-Lane X Fiah Kwesseu X Yolanda Marrero-Lopez X Jane Rosenbaum X Gerald Truehart X Lucy Vandenberg X Heather Watson absent Gene Bouie X

6. Suspension – Employee #100032

Motion was made by Mr. Truehart and seconded by Ms. Marrero-Lopez to approve the above 3-day Suspension without Pay. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.


7. Board Grievance Committee Decisions

TESA vs. TBOE Grievance No. 09-17-10-214 – Confidential work assigned to TESA Secretary – Grievance is Sustained

Motion was made by Mr. Truehart and seconded by Ms. Daniels-Lane to deny the above recommendation of the Board Grievance Committee. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.


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Motion was made by Ms. Vandenberg and seconded by Ms. Kwesseu to accept the above recommendation of the Board Grievance Committee. With one abstention and six yes votes, the motion was approved.


TB&T vs. TBOE Grievance No. 07-17-09-051 – Suspension of unit member – Grievance is Denied

Motion was made by Ms. Vandenberg and seconded by Ms. Kwesseu to accept the above recommendation of the Board Grievance Committee. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.


TEA vs. TBOE Grievance No. 08-17-12-419 - Administrator not providing the Unit with written statements of allegations/complaints in reference to unit members – Grievance is Denied

Motion was made by Ms. Kwesseu and seconded by Ms. Vandenberg to accept the above recommendation of the Board Grievance Committee. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Addie Daniels-Lane X Fiah Kwesseu X Yolanda Marrero-Lopez X Jane Rosenbaum X Gerald Truehart X Lucy Vandenberg X



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Heather Watson absent Gene Bouie X

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m. ADJOURN 9:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted

Jayne S. Howard Jayne S. Howard Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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