Plainfield NJ BOE DECEMBER 18, 2007 Business Meeting Minutes

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Business Meeting December 18, 2007

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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD

IN UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

MINUTES of a BUSINESS Meeting of the Board of

Education Held on Tuesday, December 18, 2007

A BUSINESS Meeting of the Board of Education of the City of Plainfield was held this day in the Cook School gymnasium. Notice had

been provided to Board members and to the Courier-News, Star Ledger, Public Library, City Clerk, Comcast Cable Co., Plainfield Police

Department, and posted in all Plainfield Public schools. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mr. Michael J. Donow, Interim

Board Secretary, and the following action took place:

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. WELCOME

WELCOME to a BUSINESS meeting of the Plainfield Board of Education. Members hope you will find the meeting interesting

and informative. We thank you for taking the time to attend. Please be advised this and all meetings of the board are open to the

media and public, consistent with the Open Public meetings Act (Ch. 23l Laws of l975), and that the advance notice required

therein has been provided to the Courier News on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 for advertisement on Friday, November 30, 2007

and also provided to the Plainfield Public Schools, the Plainfield City Clerk, Police Department, Star Ledger, Plainfield Public

Library and Comcast Cable for posting.

III. ROLL CALL

PRESENT ALSO PRESENTMs. Patricia I. Barksdale, President Mr. Peter E. Carter, Interim SuperintendentMs. Bridget Rivers, Vice President Mr. Michael J. DonowMr. Rasheed Abdul-Haqq Mr. Walter Rusak Mrs. Wilma G. Campbell Dr. Garnell BaileyMr. Agurs Linward Cathcart, Jr. Mr. Raymond Hamlin, Esq.Mr. Martin P. CoxMr. Christian EstevezMs. Vickey Sheppard

Mrs. Lisa C. Logan-Leach, absent

None of the Student Liaisons were present.

The following resolution was moved by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Sheppard, and unanimously approved by the Board:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closedsession to discuss certain matters, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss:

1 matters rendered confidential by federal or state law2. pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations and/or matters of attorney-client

privilegeand be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality nolonger exists.




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The Board of Education adjourned into its executive session at 6:40 p.m The Board of Education called the meeting to order at 7:18p.m.

IV. REMARKS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

The President introduced Ms. Nancy Stern, of the N.J. School Boards Association and Mr. Phil Esbrandt, of Leadership Energies, LLC on behalf of the N.J. Association of School Administrators.

Ms. Stern presented a draft of a corrective action plan to address the Governance section of the NJQSACreport. The basis of the plan was developed during a meeting conducted with the Board, N.J. School BoardsAssociation, N.J. Association of School Administrators, and the Department of Education. She noted thenumerous items that the Department noted as not in compliance that in fact was in compliance, with theappropriate documentation available. She also noted the areas where corrective action must be taken. Sherequested the plan be reviewed by the members, with comments forwarded to her, so that it can be finalized.

Ms. Stern reviewed the results of a recent Goal Setting meeting and announced the Board’s goals for the2007-08 school year. She also provided the Board with a summary of the notes from a Budget Workshop onthe 2008-09 budget, including the tentative calendar and highlights of the new process.

Mr. Esbrandt presented a summary report he prepared for the Board entitled “Reshaping School DistrictPerformance: Moving from NJQSAC Compliance to Performance Improvement and Higher StudentAchievement.”

Members of the Board thanked the presenters, noting in particular their efforts to point out the areas of compliance that were incorrectly cited by the State in its QSAC report.

The President offered her thanks to the “Interim post – 611” team, Peter Carter, Michael Donow and WalterRusak, noting that the district is in fact in a better place than pre-611, and for guiding the district through avery difficult time. Mr. Carter thanked the President, on behalf of the 6,400 children attending the Plainfieldschools.

The President read communications received from the Plainfield Recreation department about their annualKwanzaa celebration, and a communication from the PBA about its annual toy give away.

The President and Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary reviewed potential calendar of meetingsfor the month of January. The Work & Study meeting will be held on January 15

thand the Business meeting

will be held on January 22nd

.

V. REMARKS FROM THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

The Interim Superintendent reported that he has filed the administration’s responses to the Finance section

and Instruction section of the NJQSAC report to the N.J. Department of education, and distributed to theBoard this evening. This completes the administration’s submission of responses of all sections of the reportwith the Board’s responsibility to address the final section of Governance. He noted that copies of theadministration’s responses would be made available to the public.

Mr. Carter introduced Dr. Garnell Bailey, who reviewed the results and findings of a Department ofEducation compliance audit on “Criminal History Review Examination” along with a Corrective Action Plan.




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VI. REMARKS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Ms. Sheppard announced the correction to the Finance agenda with the addition of item “M” which wasdiscussed at the Work & Study meeting on December 11, 2007.

Mrs. Barksdale reported on a statewide meeting on students with special needs. She indicated that the

information would be available for Board members in the Business Office.

The President wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year, and noted that despite the verychallenging year, there were many highlights and accomplishments of the district, the students and staff.

Mr. Abdul-Haqq stated that he was grateful for the State’s audit – despite its inaccuracies - because it wilonly make the district stronger and better in the long run.

At the invitation of the President, Ms. Doris Williams, Principal of Cook School, welcomed the Board toCook, and thanked Mr. Carter and his team for their leadership.

VII. REPORT OF DELEGATES/LEGISLATIVE REPORTNone

VIII REMARKS FROM STUDENT LIASONSNone

IX. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Mrs. Corbett thanked all contributors to “Passion Pink for the Cure,” and noted the efforts of the students inHubbard School and their “Walk” that was held on December 17th. She announced that two of the squaresfrom the Aids Memorial Quilt are on display at the high school. She added that her social studies classes have

collected $185 and bought toys for underprivileged children.

Ms. Rosas expressed her opposition to the resolution waiving tuition charges for a staff member that is on theagenda. (On a motion by Mr. Estevez and seconded by Mrs. Campbell, the Board unanimously gave thespeaker the additional 2 minutes allowed by Policy.) After discussion by the Board, the resolution(Curriculum Item “G”) was pulled by the Interim Superintendent.

Ms. Slocum spoke about the proposed change in leadership at the Alpha Academy.

Ms. Gutenkauf expressed her concern that not every child in the community is not being served in our EarlyChildhood Program.

Mr. Rollin stated that he wanted to hear about the positive and the areas that need to be worked on, andthanked Mr. Carter for his efforts on behalf of the community and the children.

Mr. Darden commented on the Monthly Enrollment Report. (On a motion by Mrs. Campbell and seconded byMr. Estevez, the Board unanimously gave the speaker the additional 2 minutes allowed by Policy.) He notedthat the new leadership at the high school is the reason enrollment is increasing, and noted the work beingdone by the Interim administration as the reason things are moving in a positive direction once again.




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X. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

The President requested that the Policy Committee minutes indicate when members of the public are inattendance and participate in the meeting.

The Board Secretary presents the following minutes:

November 20, 2007 Business MeetingDecember 4, 2007 Policy Meeting

as printed for Board adoption. The motion was moved by Mr. Cox and seconded by Mr. Estevez approval of the minutes. The motion carried, on a roll-call vote, with seven members in favor, Ms. Rivers abstainedDecember 4, 2007.




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XI. REPORT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

“The Board of Education of the City of Plainfield reaffirms its commitment to ensure that the districtprovides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, ancestry,national origin, handicap and social or economic status…”

It is the policy of this district to provide, through a positive and effective affirmative action program equal opportunities

for employment, retention, and advancement of all people.

The equal employment objective for the Board of Education calls for achieving full utilization of minorities and women, and

handicapped persons at all levels of management and non-management and by job classification; to prohibit discrimination in

employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age; and to have a work environment free of discrimination.”

Ms. Rivers moved Human Resources as a Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Cox. The resolutions wereunanimously approved except Item K, seven members in favor and one opposed. Item L1 six members infavor and Mrs. Campbell abstained. Item L2 four members in favor with Mrs. Campbell, Ms. Rivers and Ms.Barksdale, and Ms. Sheppard opposed. Item I all members in favor with Mr. Cox abstaining on Crystal Cox.

After further discussion by the Board, Ms. Barksdale made a motion to rescind the inclusion of Item L fromthe Human Resources Consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Sheppard, and was unanimouslyapproved by a roll call vote.

The motion was moved by Ms. Rivers and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to separate Item L (see Item L for thevotes).

A. Contractual Appointments

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has provided the Interim Superintendent of Schools the authority toemploy non-administrative staff members between the Business Meeting of the Board of Education and thenext succeeding meeting of Human Resources Committee, and

WHEREAS, the Interim Superintendent of Schools has used this authority, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the employment of the following provisionally subject torequirements contained in Ch. 116, P.L. 1986 and upon verification of experience.

Name/Certification Effective Salary Pro-rated Assignment Replacing Title/Program

Kehinde Ayodele 12/10/07-06/30/08 $45,599.00 Maxson New 24LDTEASAL

(Special Education Teacher – Math) Level MA +32 Step 1Human Resources

Regina F. Brown 12/18/07-03/19/08 $44,299.00 Clinton Tiffanie Frasier 14GLTCHSAL

(Elementary Teacher) Level MA Step 3




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Human Resources

Alaric Chuy 01/16/07-06/30/08 $44,099.00 Washington New 23GLTCHSAL

Elementary Teacher-Bil Level MA Step 1

Jacqueline Jackson-Otto 11/12/07-06/30/08 $24,697.00 Washington New 21GLAIDSAL

(Teacher Asst.) Level 6.5 Step 4

Katherine Kerber 09/01/07-06/30/08 $42,849.00 PHS D. Keenan 25GLTCHSAL

(English Teacher) Level BA Step 1

Gabriel Lopez 11/13/07-06/30/08 $9,808.00 Evergreen C. Barco 31CUSSALBG

(Asst. Custodian – Part-Time) C-1 Step 1 Prorated

Darlene Lucas 12/03/07-06/30/08 $8,610.00 Washington V. Tiller LUNCHAIDE (Cafeteria Asst.) Level 3 hrs Step 0Human Resources

Erick Orozco 11/19/07-06/30/0-8 $42,849.00 Emerson G. Patterson 16GLTCHSAL

(Elementary Teacher) Level BA Step 1

James Pulliam Jr. 11/14/07-06/30/08 $22,796.00 Washington S. Pierre 21GLAIDSAL

(Teacher Asst.) Level 6 hrs Step 4

Ella Ragin 11/26/07-06/30/08 $20,670.00 PHS New 25POSECSAL

(Secretary IV – Part-Time) Level 4 Step 1 Prorated

Maria Raymond 12/11/07-06/30/08 $36,701.00 Maxson L. Woodard 24POSECSAL

(Secretary IV) Level 4 Step 6

Deanna Shissias 11/27/07-03/18/08 $42,849.00 Evergreen C. Shissias 17GLTCHSAL

(Elementary Teacher) Level BA Step 1

Davon Williams 12/10/07-06/30/08 $44,099.00 Hubbard R. Raimondo 23LDTEASAL

(Special Education – Math Teacher) MA Step 1

Ryan Sears 12/20/07-06/30/08 $69,489.00 IT New 08IMPRFSAL (Systems Analyst) N-1 #2 Step 4

B. Appointments


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following employees as needed with terms as stated,provisionally, subject to requirements contained in C.116, P.L. 1986:




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Human Resources

Name Effective Rate of Pay Position Funding Source

Adam Bowser 09/01/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEA

Richard Anderson 11/30/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEARobyn Brown 11/06/07-6/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEA

Phillip Exum 11/14/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEAGenene Grate 12/04/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEADamita Grant 11/30/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEAJohn Gundy 11/21/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEAMauri Horton 11/06/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEALenice Jones 11/30/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEAJacquelyn King 11/06/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEAAveril Phillips-Bernard 11/06/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEAGregory Ruffin 09/01/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEAKashann Simmons 11/29/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEADale Sona 12/18/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEA

Ruman Perera 09/21/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEADerek Walker 12/01/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEAJade Williams 11/14/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Substitute Teacher ELEMSUBTEA

(1) Other Appointments –

Name Effective Rate of Pay Position Funding Source

Valerie Black 11/26/07-06/30/08 $14.00 per hr Substitute Secretary DISTSUBSECCheryl A. Davis 11/30/07-06/30/08 $14.00 per hr Substitute Secretary DISTSUBSEC

Byron Scarlett 11/28/07-06/30/08 $10.00 per hr Substitute Custodian 31HOURLYBGFrederic Akridge 12/03/07-06/30/07 $10.00 per hr Substitute Custodian 31HOURLYBGAngel Butler 11/30/07-06/30/08 $10.00 per hr Substitute Custodian 31HOURLYBGDaiana Plasencia 11/28/07-06/30/08 $10.50 per hr Substitute Tcher Asst. ELEMSUBTEA

C. Leaves of Absence


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following leaves of absence be granted:

Name Position/Location/School Dates

Carolyn Cary Teacher Asst/Cedarbrook 10/09/2007 – 11/05/2007Medical Leave w/p and w/o pay

Tiffanie Frazier Elementary Teacher/Clinton 01/02/2008 – 03/20/2008Maternity/FMLA w/p and w/o pay




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Ellen Pyle Elementary Teacher/Cook 01/01/2008 – 06/30/2008Personal Leave wo/pay

Cynthia Lam Accounting Specialist/Board Office 01/09/2008 – 07/11/2008Maternity/FMLA w/pay and wo/pay

Deborah Spaulding-Howse Secretary/C&I 12/01/2007-12/31/2007Personal Leave wo/pay

Roy Joseph Custodian/Bldg & Grds 11/29/2007 – 12/14/2007Medical Leave w/pay

Maria Sofia Sinfon Elementary Teacher-Bil/Barlow 11/26/2007- 01/20/2008Maternity/FMLA w/pay

Scott O’Connor Elementary Teacher/Cedarbrook 11/28/2007 – 01/07/2008Medical Leave w/pay

D. Return to Work

Name Position/Location Return Date

Damaris Gilleece Secretary/Curriculum and Instruction 12/03/2007Analyn Acosta Secretary/Human Resources 12/03/2007Megan Callanan Literacy Coordinator/ Cook 11/19/2007Shirlene Vega Math Teacher/PHS 12/10/2007

E. Transfers/Reassignments

It is recommended that the following transfers of certificated staff be approved for the 2007 – 2008 schoolyear.**Requested by Administrator*Requested by staff memberName From To Effective

*Douglas Meyer Maxson Barlow 11/19/2007Music Teacher Music Teacher

**Victor Guzman Maxson PHS 11/27/2007ESL Teacher ESL Teacher

*Sarah Brady Barlow Maxson 11/19/2007Music Teacher Music Teacher

**Mark Williams PHS PHS/Alpha Academy 12/17/2007Vice Principal Vice Principal

**Dana Gaines PHS/Alpha Academy PHS 12/17/2007Vice Principal Vice Principal




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F. Salary Adjustments


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following salary adjustments are approved:

Name Position/Location Rationale From To Effective

Mary Tafur Bus Driver/Transportation Longevity $0 $125.00 09/01/2005(5 – 9 years)

Antoinette Adams Supervisor/Special Services Education/ 112,550.00 116,050.00 01/02/2008Longevity Guide E Step 6 Guide E Step 6

Sandra Huggins Teacher Asst. /Cedarbrook Align Salary $22,796.00 $24,697.00 12/19/2007

to hours worked Hours 6.0 Hours 6.5Step 4 Step 4

Norman Wheeler Teacher Asst./Cedarbrook Align Salary $18,874.00 $20,447.00 12/19/2007to hours worked Hours 6.0 Hours 6.5

Step 3 Step 3

G. Resignations

Effective as of close of business on date indicated:

Name Position Reason Date

Regina M. Postogna Elementary Teacher-Bil Personal 01/25/08April M. Stitt Elementary Teacher Personal 01/16/08

H. Retirements

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

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the retirement of the following staff members andacknowledges her many years of total dedicated service. We extend our sincere thanks to her on behalf of theBoard, administrators, staff, students and citizens of Plainfield:

Name Position/School Yrs. In District Effective

Deborah A. Spaulding-Howse Secretary/C & I 12 01/01/08Andrea Scurry Elementary Teacher/Evergreen 38 02/01/08




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Human Resources

I. Compensation for Additional Assignments


RESOLUTIONS

All recommendations for special compensation are based on the current PEA contract.It is recommended that special compensation be paid to the individuals listed for the reasons indicated:All amounts to be pro-rated, if necessary.

a. Athletic Department

It is recommended that the coaches listed be approved for the 2007 – 2008 school year:

Name Activity Stipend

Eric Andrews MS Asst. Baseball $2,965.00Leslie King Maxson Ms Basketball Asst. $2,965.00Monique Simmons Hubbard Advisor Cheerleading $1,061.00Danielle Dorecely Maxson Advisor Cheerleading $1,061.00Darya Stokes Assistant Advisor Winter PHS $2,169.00

CheerleadingCrystal Cox Varsity Assistant Boys $3,683.00Carey Krause Varsity Assistant Girls $3,683.00Kim McPhail Hubbard Girls Asst. $2,965.00Charlie Garcia Varsity Asst. Baseball PHS $3,683.00Norman Wheeler Varsity Asst. Baseball PHS $3,683.00

Barry Smith Freshmen Asst. Boys Baseball $3,289.00Gregory Powell MS Head Baseball $3,212.00Jay Rossin Varsity Asst. Boys Volleyball $3,683.00

b. Barlow SchoolIt is recommended that permission be granted to Barlow to add staff to its Safety Net Program forafterschool assistance to students in grades 3-5 who are not at the proficiency level on the NJASK andstudents grades K-2 not at grade level. Effective December 19, 2007 – June 2008 – Tuesday – Thursday –3:05 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. – Funded by 11STIPENDS – Student enrollment and participation shall determineactual staff retained.

Teachers @ $27.00 per hr – total cost not to exceed $7,290.00Gabriela LazerationJennifer Duran

c. Cedarbrook School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Cedarbrook to compensate the staff for therehearsal of the students to perform in a music theatre presentation for its Spring Musical “Encounter”Rehearsals will begin from March 13, 2008 – May 15, 2008 – 3:05 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. – Tuesday –

Thursday - Funded by 13STIPEND




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Teachers @ $27.00 per hr – total cost not to exceed $972.00Robert SegallLeslie Young

d. Emerson Elementary School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted for Emerson Elementary School Striving TowardExcellent Education Program/Family Friendly Ctr. STEEP/FFC Program add Laura Davis, ElementaryTeacher @$27.00 per hr for total of $5,130.00 to provide support to those students who requiredadditional curriculum instruction in an after school setting effective November 1, 2007 – June 30,2008, Monday –Friday – 3:45 p.m. – 6:05 - Funded by FFETCHSTPS8 - Student enrollment andparticipation shall determine actual staff retained.

e. Plainfield High School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Plainfield High School for its Credit RecoveryAfter School Program to add staff effective November 21, 2007 – March 10, 2008, Monday –

Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Funded by 25STIPEND ( Approval October Agenda)Student enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained. (Date Revision) –Previously approved on the November 20, 2007 Agenda.

Teachers @ $27.00 per hr – total cost not to exceed $3,510.00 eachRobin Toomer Special Education TeacherOscar Feijoo Science TeacherKarina Argow English TeacherJean Petiote Math TeacherVanessa Adams Social Studies TeacherMichael Mason Special Education Teacher

Lindsey Shevkun Art TeacherPedro Aguayo Math TeacherBarbara Wollman English TeacherGary Montilus Special Education TeacherJohn Egekeze Science TeacherJulius Fakinlede Science Teacher

2. It is recommended that permission be granted to Plainfield High School to compensate PatriciaPaylor, Guidance Counselor for guidance services (student scheduling) at $389.52 daily for 5 daysfor a maximum of $1,947.60, effective August 13, 2007 – August 18, 2007 – Funded by IndividualSchool Stipend Line

f. Washington Community School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Washington Community School to add JamesPulliam Jr. as a teacher assistant to its Extended Day Program effective December 19, 2007 – June6, 2008, Monday – Friday. Mr. Pulliam should be compensated at $18.99 per hr for a maximum of$7,596.00 - Funded by 21STIPENDSStudent enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.




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g. Woodland School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Woodland School to compensate Myriam Font, @$14.00 per hr for a total of $3,780.00 for clerical support for its Extended Day /Saturday Programwhich provides Literacy and Mathematics to those students who are not meeting standards asreferenced by the NJASK and SPA test results. Effective December 19, 2007 – May 23, 2008 -

Tuesday – Saturday – (maximum of 270 hours) – Funded by 22STIPENDS

h. Student and Family Support Services – 21st Century Community Learning Ctr. Program

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Student and Family Support Services-21st CenturyCommunity Learning Ctr. Program at Plainfield High School to provide assistance to the schooldistrict with collaboration of community partners. This collaboration will plan, implement and orexpand projects that benefit the educational, health, social services, cultural and recreational needs of the community. The added staff to the program will be effective December 20, 2007 – June 30, 2008,Tuesday-Thursday, 3:10 p.m.- 6:10 p.m. – Student enrollment and participation shall determine actualstaff retained.

Funded by 2108TNCHER/2108NCOORD/2108NASSIT

Teachers – Total @ $27.00 per hr – Total cost not to exceed - $8,100.00Kim MorrisKaren Simpson

Teen Mentor @ $8.00 per hr – total cost not to exceed - $2,400.00 – Funded by FFJMENSAL8Shanequa Myers(Selected by Teacher in Charge)

J. Intramurals – 2007 - 2008

It is recommended that permission be granted to each school Intramural Units (extra curricular activities, i.e.clubs and teams) to provide enrichment in student’s academic, physical and social skills. Staff should becompensated according to how many units have been worked as per PEA Guide.An intramural unit is valued @ $274.00 - Funded by Each Schools Individual Stipend Account

Barlow School

Doug Meyer Musical Production Director/Winter Concert 2 unitsMichael Scheer Technical Director/Winter Concert 1 unitMary Holt Costume Director/ Winter Concert 1 unitSarah Argote Asst. Production Director/ Winter Concert 1 unitTiffany Garvin Cheerleading 1 unit

Clinton School

Eric D. McGriff Basketball 2 units




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Cook School

Brenda Martinez Drama Club– Co-Director 3 unitsBerenice Sears Drama Club- Assistant 2 unitsMegan Callanan Drama Club- Playbill Editor 1 unit

Domecq Smith Drama Club-Music Director 1 unit

K. Extra Curricular Activities

It is recommended that permission be granted to the high school to provide enrichment in students’ academic,physical and social skills. Staff should be compensated according to agreed upon stipend as per activity andas per PEA Guide.

Plainfield High School

Doris Cera World Languages LASO $1,644.00

L. Administrative Appointments

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, moved by Ms. Rivers and seconded by Mrs. Campbelladoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

(1) RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Yvonne Breauxsaus as Principal atJefferson School effective December 19, 2007 at a salary of $102,510.00 + Longevity $1,000.00 (pro-rated)(Guide C, Step 3)

The motion carried on a roll-call vote with six members in favor and two opposed.

Moved by Ms. Rivers and seconded by Mr. Cox adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

(2) RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mr. Rashon Mickens as Vice-Principalat Plainfield High School, effective on or about February 1, 2008 at a salary of $94,250.00 (prorated), Step 0,Guide G of the PASA Negotiated Agreement.

The motion failed on a roll-call vote with four members in favor and four opposed.

Upon the announcement that the motion failed to pass, the Interim Superintendent noted that the district wasnow one administrator short at Plainfield High School.




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M. Compensation for Class Coverage

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

RESOLUTION

Resolved, the following individuals be compensated for class coverage from September – November 2007 inaccordance with the collective bargaining agreement:

Cedarbrook

Eleanor Hemphill Elementary Teacher $42.00Susan Smallwood Elementary Teacher $21.00Rosalind Neal Elementary Teacher $21.00Marycile Manatlao Special Education Teacher $21.00Katherine Reina-Lopez ESL Teacher $42.00

Donna McGregor Elementary Teacher $21.00Rose Dean Elementary Teacher $21.00Sherette Mallo y Elementary Teacher $42.00Rebekah Ziegler Elementary Teacher $42.00Rosalind Neal Elementary Teacher $42.00

Clinton

Maria Acero Elementary Teacher $42.00Daniel Blackman Science Lead Teacher $21.00

Mary L. Coleman Elementary Teacher $105.00Jenny Hernandez Elementary Teacher $63.00Kathryn Horne Elementary Teacher $63.00Oladele Ighodaro Elementary Teacher $63.00Onekka Kimble Special Education Teacher $189.00Carolyn Kolias Elementary Teacher $189.00Donald E. McGriff Elementary Teacher $147.00Jessica McKenna Elementary Teacher $42.00Sentheia McLeod Elementary Teacher $42.00Marie Maldonado Elementary Teacher $168.00Kevin Medley Elementary Teacher $399.00Maria Perez Special Education Teacher $126.00Nancy Salter Elementary Teacher $84.00Mark Shalaby Special Education Teacher $252.00Gilda Stanton Elementary Teacher $42.00




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Cook

Bianca Sutich Elementary Teacher $42.00Brenda Maher Elementary Teacher $42.00Brenda Martinez Elementary Teacher $21.00

Elaine Taitt Elementary Teacher $42.00Francine Frahm Elementary Teacher $42.00Josephine Ghee Elementary Teacher $21.00Kimberly Miller Elementary Teacher $21.00Nancy Koye Elementary Teacher $42.00Pamela Westry-Rodgers Elementary Teacher $42.00Sarah Pretty Elementary Teacher $42.00

Woodland School

Audrey Fenton Special Education Teacher $60.00

(April – June 2007)

Maxson

Gerd Becker Science Teacher $120.00(December 2006 – June 2007)

Plainfield High School

Abelouahid Bourhim Mathematics Teacher $84.00Angel Caballero Elementary Teacher Bilingual $42.00

Beverly Lyons Social Studies Teacher $42.00Carol D’Amato Physical Education Teacher $84.00Corey Carter English Teacher $42.00Danny Cerdas Social Studies –Bilingual Teacher $84.00Dianne Yglesias Physical Education Teacher $42.00

Elizabeth Clark Special Education Teacher $42.00

Esta Perle Physical Education Teacher $84.00France McDonald Social Studies Teacher $42.00

Frances Joe Nelson Social Studies Teacher $42.00Gregory Thomas Business Teacher $84.00Joel Plummer Social Studies Teacher $42.00

Judy Safi Special Education Teacher $42.00Mary Banta Social Studies Teacher $42.00Michael Carrington Elementary Teacher - Bilingual $84.00Momtaz Shirin Science Teacher $42.00Pat Hembree Social Studies Teacher $84.00Peggy Smith Special Education Teacher $42.00




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Rachel Lepp Special Education Teacher $42.00Human Resources

Shaheem Williams Mathematics Teacher $42.00Shaniesha Evans Business Teacher $84.00Shauna VieBrock Physical Education Teacher $84.00Victor Acevedo Social Studies Teacher Bilingual $84.00

N. Job Description - Abolishment

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

RESOLUTION

Resolved, the Board of Education approve the abolishment of the following job description:

Director of Homeland Security

O. Grievance No. 2006 – 2007:09


RESOLUTION

Resolved that the Board of Education approve the agreed upon compensation of $3,000.00 each to PattyLewis, Kelly Conrad and Keisha Edwards for coverage of a vacant speech therapist position formerly held byMs. Elvira Evans during the 2006 – 2007 school year.

P. Fingerprinting Process- Corrective Action Plan


RESOLUTION

Whereas, the New Jersey State Department of Education, Office of Compliance Investigation conducted afollow-up audit, “Criminal History Review Examination” of the fingerprint procedures, in the PlainfieldPublic Schools; and

Whereas, the report findings were submitted to the Plainfield Board of Education and District in a letter datedNovember 15, 2007 from the Office of Compliance Investigation; and

Whereas, a public discussion and presentation of a corrective action plan will occur at the Work and StudyMeeting on December 11, 2007; now therefore be it

Resolved, that the Plainfield Board of Education herein adopts the corrective plan action at its December 18th,2007 Business Meeting for immediate implementation.




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Q. Administrative Appointments

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, moved by Ms. Rivers and seconded by Mrs. Campbellthe adoption of the following:

The motion carried with a roll-call vote with six members in favor and two opposed.

RESOLUTION

Resolved, that Mr. John Martucci be appointed Interim High School Principal, effective January 1, 2008 for aperiod not to exceed six months with an added $2,500.00 stipend per month.

R. Compensation For Dr. Garnell Bailey As Interim Superintendent Of Schools

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, moved by Mr. Cox and seconded by Ms. Barksdaleadoption of the following:

The motion carried with a roll-call vote with all members in favor.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education has determined that it is necessary to appoint an InterimSuperintendent of Schools; and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education has approved a resolution appointing Dr. Garnell Bailey onDecember 11, 2007;

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education is desirous of compensating Dr. Bailey in her capacity asInterim Superintendent in the amount of $1,200.00 per week.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of Dr. Garnell Bailey as Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective December 21, 2007, in the amount of $1,200.00 per week.




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S. Appointment Of Gary Ottmann As Business Administrator/Board Secretary

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Ms.Barksdale the adoption of the following:


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education has determined that it is necessary to appoint a permanentBusiness Administrator/Board Secretary; and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education has determined that Gary Ottmann, is the most advantageouscandidate for said position; and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education has determined that a salary and benefits shall be provided to

Gary Ottmann in his capacity as Business Administrator/Board Secretary; and

WHEREAS, the new A-5 Legislation requires the disclosure of all salary and benefits to the public;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of Gary Ottmann as Business Administrator/Board Secretary based on the following terms, which same shall beformally presented to the public pursuant to A-5: Salary shall be $155,000.00 per year, $600.00 per year formileage, health benefits, etc., consistent with PASA, eighteen (18) sick days per year, with a termcommencing January 2, 2008 and continuing through June 30, 2009.




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XII. REPORT OF THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

A. Monthly Enrollment Report

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee reports that on November 2007 there were6453 students enrolled in the Plainfield Public Schools. This compares with 6482 on

October 2007 and 6698 on November 2006. The Enrollment is as follows:Nov-06 Oct-07 Nov-07

BARLOW 300 265 260

CEDARBROOK 373 362 366

CLINTON 334 329 331

COOK 215 215 215

EMERSON 380 399 399

EVERGREEN 437 423 416

JEFFERSON 380 329 331

STILLMAN 259 258 253

WASHINGTON 432 479 477

WOODLAND 229 217 220

ELEMENTARY TOTAL 3339 3276 3268

HUBBARD 634 588 586

MAXSON 899 743 739

MIDDLE TOTAL 1533 1331 1325

HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 9 492 528 514

GRADE 10 434 471 472

GRADE 11 388 411 414

GRADE 12 432 369 371

SP ED 80 96 89

PHS TOTAL 1826 1875 1860

TOTAL Elem/Mid/High 6698 6482 6453

EARLY CHILDHOOD 1206 1208




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B. Report of Special Services

The Department of Special Services presents the following report of November 2007:

Number of Evaluations Completed:Number of Reevaluation Planning Meetings

Completed

27

Number of Initial Identification Meetings (K – 12) 16

Number of Initial Identification Meetings(Preschool)

14

Number of Annual Reviews (Mandated yearly) 68

*Number of Initial and Reevaluation EligibilityMeetings Completed

41

Number of Initial and Reevaluation IEP MeetingsCompleted

35

Number of SFSS Meetings Attended 20

Number of Parent Contacts (Non-IEP Contacts) 326

Number of Referrals for Child Study Team Evaluation:School: Number of Teacher

ReferralsNumber of Parent or EarlyIntervention ProgramReferrals

Barlow 0 3

Cedarbrook 0 1

Clinton 0 1

Cook 0 2

Emerson 2 2

Evergreen 0 0Jefferson 1 0

Stillman 0 0

Washington 0 2

Woodland 0 0

Maxson 3 3

Hubbard 0 0

Plainfield High School 0 3

Preschool (Ages 3 – 5) 1 5

Total Number of Referrals from All Sources: 29

Number of New Entrants:Number of New Entrants 14

Number of IEP Meetings for New Entrants 13

*Meetings to determine Eligibility for Special Education and Related Services




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Curriculum & InstructionMrs. Wilma Campbell moved the C/I as a consent agenda second by Mr. Cox with Item G being pulled.

C. Services Provision of Special Education Services


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:46 requires Boards of Education to identify and provide for children withvarious disabilities, and

WHEREAS, certain children in this district have been so identified and require special education andrelated services, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, those Plainfield pupils whose names have been certified by the Interim Superintendentof Schools and are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Education be provided with:

Tuition, Transportation and Services - Nine (9) students

D. Staff Development


RESOLUTION

1. Schillinger Group Education Consultants LLC

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District is committed to raising student performance via an increasein student achievement and teacher capacity, and

WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group from Hamburg, New Jersey is an educational consulting firmspecializing in site-based professional development in the area of Literacy Instruction, having, aproven track record of working closely with school districts to customize educational initiative inorder to attend to specific and differentiated needs, and

WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group’s demonstration of best practices in the classroom, align withexisting and ongoing initiatives in literacy and curriculum design, has dramatically improved studentachievement, and has moved several school to 90% proficiency on NJ ASK Assessments, and

WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group Education Consultants LLC will provide for the Evergreen

Elementary School teachers in Grades K-5 twelve (12) full days between January 2, 2008 and June13, 2008 demonstration lessons, which will involve debriefing, action plans, co-planning and analysisand assessment review to ensure that anticipated goals and benchmarks are being met, now thereforebe it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to the Schillinger Group EducationConsultants LLC in the amount of $15,000.00 and charged to account 11-000-221000-390A-17-0000.




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2. Arts Horizons

WHEREAS, Steven Hollow is the workshop leader from Arts Horizons of New Jersey in Englewoodfor fifteen (15) visual art teachers K-12, and

WHEREAS, Steven Hollow, Englewood, New Jersey will conduct a workshop on elaborate andintricate puppet-making to be used by the visual arts teachers in a district wide art project based onAfrican stories. The workshop will be held on January 31, 2008 from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm at thePlainfield High School art room, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Arts Horizons in the amount of $1,125.00which includes payment for extensive sculptural art supplies for fifteen teachers grades K-12 andcharged to account 11-000-223000-320T-26-0000.

3. Schillinger Group Education Consultants LLC


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District is committed to raising student performance via an increasein student achievement and teacher capacity, and

WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group from Hamburg, New Jersey is an educational consulting firmspecializing in site-based professional development in the area of Literacy Instruction, and

WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group, has a proven track record of working closely with school districtsto customize educational initiative in order to attend to specific and differentiated needs. TheSchillinger Group has moved several schools including the Harriett Tubman School to 90% proficienton NJ ASK assessments, and

WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group LLC’s core belief is the demonstration of best practices alignedwith existing and ongoing initiatives in literacy and curriculum design, the group believes in“showing” rather than “telling” teachers about practices that can dramatically improve studentachievement, and

WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group will provide Clinton School’s grades 3-5 teachers the third phasethat is four (4) full days between March 1, 2008 and April 30, 2008; on-site demonstration lessonsthrough four which will involve debriefing, action plans, co-planning and analysis and assessmentreview to ensure that anticipated goals and benchmarks are being met; Novel Study Guide, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to the Schillinger Group EducationConsultants LLC in the amount $5,000.00 and charged to account 15-000-221000-320A-14-0000.




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4. Rutgers University Center for Literacy Development

WHEREAS, the Office of Staff Development has identified the need to train the Literacy Coaches toserve as expert support for all literacy teachers’ development of excellent literacy practices in

Plainfield Public Schools, and

WHEREAS, the Rutgers University Center for Literacy Development has agreed to provideprofessional development sessions for Literacy Coaches during the 2007 – 2008 academic year, and

WHEREAS, the training will provide Literacy Coaches with innovative strategies to improveclassroom practice that will be shared with all literacy teachers, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Rutgers Center for Effective SchoolPractices –Center for Literacy Development in the amount of $15,600.00 and charged to the followingaccounts: to be paid from FY 2008 NCLB Title I and Title II A Consultant funds.

5. Surflight Theatre

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District is committed to the development of technique andchoreography for dance instruction in the school district, and

WHEREAS, Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven, New Jersey has agreed to lead dance teachers workingin dance for musical theater with middle and high school dance teachers enhancing dance instructionin the small learning communities in the arts on January 31, 2008 from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm to be held

in the Hubbard dance studio, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Surflight Theatre for dance instruction inthe amount of $600.00 and charged to 11-000-223000-320T-26-0000.

E. Out-of-District Travel

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

RESOLUTION

1. Center for Comprehensive Math Assessment, New Brunswick, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Valerie Atkins, Trisma Knox, Donald McGriff, OnekkaKimble and Maria Acero Clinton School teachers to attend on January 11, 2008The Center for Comprehensive Math Assessment “Making the Grade in Math”, NJ ASK MathWorkshop, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The workshop is designed to significantly strengthen theweakest areas on the NJ ASK Math Assessment. Registration is $596.00 and charged to account 15-000-223000-580A-14-0000.




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2. Rutgers “40th Annual Conference on Reading and Writing”, Somerset, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Carolyn Kolias, Clinton School teacher to attendRutgers University “40th Annual Conference on Reading and Writing”, in Somerset, New Jersey onApril 4, 2008. The conference will focus on-site demonstration of lessons which will involve

debriefing, action plans, co-planning and analysis and assessment review. The registration is $195.00and charged to account 15-000-223000-580A-14-0000.

3. NJ ASK 3-4 and 5-8 Language Arts Test Prep Workshop, Newark, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Robert Burkhardt, Interim Supervisor of SpecialProjects, Susan Mullins, Supervisor Reading/Language Arts, and Ralph Ferrara, District Design Coachto attend the Schillinger Group’s workshop for “Getting in the Zone: Preparing the Path to Success,”on January 10, 2008, Newark, New Jersey. The workshop will focus on Best Practices within the

context of the Language Arts Strands and the Statewide Assessment Strands associated with the NJASK; concentrate on more targeted teaching and almost exclusively on “high-return” classroom readystrategies to boost student achievement. Registration is $155.00 per person and charged to account11-000-221000-580A-26-0000.

4. 48th Annual Director of Athletics Association of New Jersey Workshop, Atlantic City, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Daniel Cone, Interim Athletic Director Plainfield HighSchool to attend the 48th Annual Director of Athletics Association of New Jersey Workshop on March

16-20, 2008 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The workshop will host speakers and forums on currentchanges in athletics, best practices, Rules and Regulations, and learning seminars. The cost of theworkshop for registration is $311.00 lodging $400.00, travel $95.00 and charged to the account 11-000-240000-580A-27-0000.

F. Out-of-State Travel


RESOLUTION

1. Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip request from Washington CommunitySchool for ninety students and nine adults to the Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York on May 22, 2008. Thepurpose of the trip is to enhance student’s knowledge of wild animals in their natural habitat andstrengthen reading skills in informational text. Departure is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. with a return atapproximately 6:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided by Raritan Valley Bus Company at a cost of $1830.00, and admission fees of $1368.00 and charged to account 15-000-270000-512A-21-0000.




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2. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.

WHEREAS, the District and Office of Staff Development have identified the need to encourage andsupport professional development, for world language teachers; on February 27, 2008, KeanUniversity and the Diversity Council/Holocaust Resource Center is sponsoring a bus trip to the U.S.

Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.,

WHEREAS, this scheduled trip is a class requirement for development hours for Ms. Belkis Peralta,World Language Teacher at Cedarbrook Elementary School, and coincides with the class instructionon the Holocaust, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Belkis Peralta to attend U.S. Holocaust MemorialMuseum, Washington, D.C. on February 27, 2008 at no cost to the district.

3. Great Wolf Lodge, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the Class of 2008 field trip to Great Wolf Lodge,Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania for Wednesday, January 30, 2008 through Friday, February 1, 2008for ninety three (93) students and seven (7) chaperones. The purpose of the trip is to expand thestudents’ learning beyond the walls of the classroom into the vast community outside. The trip willprovide students with experiences that can not be duplicated in school. The Great Wolf EducationalPrograms are designed to foster hands on learning, promote discussion, and encourage studentinvolvement. Departure is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from PHS withan approximate return of 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008. Transportation will be provided by aBoard vehicle. The cost of the trip will be paid through fundraisers, donations and sponsors.

4. Minority Student Expo at the Expo Center, New York, New York

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Friday, February 8, 2008 fortwenty students and two chaperones to attend the Minority Student Expo at the Expo Center, Avenueof the Americas in New York, New York. The purpose of the trip is for minority students who have apassion for emerging technologies. They are also motivated to create a better future using technology.Departure is scheduled for 8:00 am from the PHS on February 8, 2008 with a return at approximately

4:00 pm on February 8, 2008. Transportation will be provided by a board vehicle.

G. Waived Tuition Charges Pulled by Interim Superintendent


RESOLUTION

Re-approved, pursuant to Board Policy #5118, L.W. (05/20/03) to attend the Clinton School (itemappeared and was discussed at the Work and Study agenda [10/09/07] and was inadvertently omittedon the Business Agenda (10/16/07)]. This now accurately reflects the action of the Board at that timewith regard to children of staff attending a district school.




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H. Readoption of Visual and Performing Arts, Career Education, and Consumer, and Family and LifeSkills Courses


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education readopted the New Jersey Core CurriculumContents Standards in 2004 to address the Visual and Performing Arts and Career Education andConsumer, Family and Life Skills (Practical Arts) as graduation requirements (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5) forthe New Jersey High School State-Endorsed Diploma, and

WHEREAS, Visual and Performing Arts and Career Education and Consumer, Family and Life Skills(Practical Arts) courses are offered at Plainfield High School and have been identified as coursesrequired to fulfill the New Jersey High School graduation requirements (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5) for theState-Endorsed Diploma, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education adopt the following course offerings for the Plainfield HighSchool curriculum in the Visual and Performing Arts and Career Education and Consumer, Familyand Life Skills (Practical Arts) as graduation requirements (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5) for the New Jersey HighSchool State-Endorsed Diploma, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED per mandate, the Board of Education authorize and endorse the followingcourse offerings in the Visual and Performing Arts and Career Education and Consumer, Family andLife Skills (Practical Arts) which will satisfy the graduation requirements (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5) for theNew Jersey High School State-Endorsed Diploma:

Visual and Performing Arts Practical Arts (Career Education andConsumer, Family and Life Skills)

Piano Keyboard Accounting I and II

Concert Band College Accounting

Percussion Ensemble Introduction to BusinessJazz Band/ Audition Class Business Organization and Management

Wind Ensemble/Audition Class Business Law




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After School InstrumentalMusic Classes

Introduction to Computer Applications

Musical Theater-the dancecomponent Beginning Level

and Intermediate Level

Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)I and II

Beginning Ballet EntrepreneurshipThree Pillars of Dance: Ballet,Jazz and Modern

Beginning Level andIntermediate Level

Marketing I and II

Choreography/Dance/AuditionClass

Family Living

History and Performance of African American Music

Introduction to Cosmetology

Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Rock nRoll, Hip Hop

Cosmetology I and II

Songwriting Computer – Aided Design (CAD) I and II

Musical Theater for Voice Wood Technology I and II

Chorus/Audition Class Construction I and IIBeginning Chorus Graphics I and II

Theater Robotics I and IIActing/Audition Class Fundamentals of Web Design

Playwriting Television Production and VideoDirecting Engineering the Future I, II

Musical Theater Family Living

Visual and Performing Arts Practical Arts (Career Education andConsumer, Family and Life Skills)

Acting in Spanish Child Care

Theatrical Make-Up ParentingDrawing Clothing Construction I and II

Printmaking Foods/Nutrition I and IIPainting Peer Leadership

Ceramics ROTCSculpture CISCO I, II, III, IV

Color and Design GEN-Y

Studio Art/Portfolio Law and Political Action

After School Visual ArtClasses

Law and Civil Rights

EconomicsForensic Science

Public Speaking




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I. 2007-08 P. H. S. Course Offering


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield High School Mathematics Department has identified Algebra/Geometry, acourse offering in the Plainfield High School curriculum as a course that will fulfill the New JerseyHigh School graduation requirements (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5) for the State Endorsed Diploma, and

WHEREAS, there is a need for the Board of Education to adopt a mathematics course,Algebra/Geometry, as a course offering to fulfill the graduation requirements (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5) atPlainfield High School for the New Jersey High School State-Endorsed Diploma, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education adopt and endorse a mathematics course offering,Algebra/Geometry, to satisfy the graduation requirements (N.J.A.C. 6a:8-5) for the New Jersey HighSchool State-Endorsed Diploma.

J. Character Education – Evergreen School


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is committed to providing opportunities for students to meet theNew Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in Social Studies and Character Education, and

WHEREAS, Evergreen Elementary School actively pursues initiatives to prevent bullying and schoolviolence, and

WHEREAS, Winceyco of Vauxhall, New Jersey has expertise in providing programs that bothentertain and educate, and

WHEREAS, Winceyco has agreed to present “Extreme Truth”, an exciting Anti-Bullying AssemblyProgram that encourages self-awareness, empowerment, and the development of personal goals,through balancing the performing arts with factual information about bullying, harassment, andintimidation, for grades K-5 students at Evergreen School on January 11, 2008, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Winceyco in the amount of $2,000.00 andcharged to account 15-190-100018-320A-17-0000.




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K. New Jersey Celebrates After School Program


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Department of Student and Family Support Services-21st Century CommunityLearning Centers (21st CCLC) Program in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Educationis requesting to host the Plainfield New Jersey Celebrates After School Program (a statewide programrecognizing the accomplishments of the 21st CCLC Programs in NJ) at Washington CommunitySchool on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.; in addition, the 21st CCLC Program participantsfrom Maxson, Hubbard and Plainfield High School will be transported by bus to the celebration site,and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Public Schools-21st CCLC Program is in its fifth and final year of federalgrant funding, and has served over 4,500 children and 2,000 parents in after school and summerprogramming; and through grant funding our students have engaged in academic support, tutoring,

entrepreneurships, robotics, airplane engineering, leadership, drug and alcohol prevention, martial arts,modern dance, tennis, field trips, overnight outdoor adventure trips, computers, digital photographyand family and parent workshops, and

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent for thedistrict to participate in the NJ Celebrates After School event on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at a costnot to exceed $3,000 and charged to 20-665-218000-610A-38-0000 and 20-665-218000-800A-38-0000.

L. Speech Therapy Agreement


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the District to supplement its required speech and language services inorder to meet the Individual Educational Plans for its classified students, which is mandated by NewJersey Administrative Code

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A, these services are considered Professional Servicesand therefore exempt from the requirement for advertising, and

WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Special Services has recommended to the Interim Superintendent theacceptance of a proposal from Therapy Source, Inc., now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve a professional services agreement withTherapy Source, Inc., in King of Prussia, PA, effective December 18, 2007 for a period of one year ata fee of $120 per hour for every hour of speech and language pathology approved by the District plusreimbursement of mileage between the District’s schools at the Internal Revenue Service’s rate.




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XIII. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

Ms. Sheppard moved Finance as a Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Cox. The motion carried, on a roll-callvote, with eight members in favor of all; Mrs. Campbell and Ms. Rivers in favor of all, but abstained on checkregister and Ms. Barksdale abstained on check register and on Item E where her name appears.

A. Payment of Bills – November 16, 2007 – December 14, 2007


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board Secretary presented certain warrants to the Board of Education with arecommendation they be paid, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to NJAC 6:20-2.13(d), the Board Secretary certifies that with respect to the paymentof bills referenced below no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of

NJAC6:20-2.13(a), and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the warrants presented for payment are in order,now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the following warrants be approved for payment, and that itemized lists of the warrants befiled with the minutes:

On the General Account165491 - 165854

in the amount of $6,786,577.80

On the Capital Projects Account-0-

in the amount of $-0-

On the Food Service Account897 - 901

in the amount of $ 267,182.82

IN THE GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $ 7,053,760.62




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B. Sign Language Course – Adult Evening School


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Ms. P. Merle Wade, a retired Speech/Language/Hearing Pathologist (SLP) and freelancesign language Interpreter, has agreed to teach an Adult Evening School course entitled “SignLanguage” for the Fall 2007 semester for a total of 10 weeks beginning October 10, 2007 and endingDecember 19, 2007, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wade will have 6 students in her class and will receive $90.00 per student, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves payment to Ms. Wade at the rate of $90 per student (6)for a total of 10 weeks, not to exceed $540.00, and charged to account 28AEPRFSRV.

C. Designation of Bank Signatures – Cook School


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the following staff as official signers of checks anddrafts for Cook School:

Doris Williams PrincipalPauline Jazikoff Secretary




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(Finance)

D. Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority Correction of Quarterly Payment


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approved an amendment to Resolution “F” on the FinanceCommittee agenda on October 16, 2007 to correct the quarterly payment submitted by the PlainfieldMunicipal Utilities Authority at one site (201-19 Berckman St. – Lincoln School) from $1,139.66 perquarter to $1,225.26 per quarter; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total annual payment for solid waste and recycling collectionservices be amended to $181,875.04 per annum.

E. Union County School Boards Assoc. – A Conversation with the Acting Executive County Superintendent,Dr. Carmen Centuolo


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Plainfield Board of Education approve the attendance of Mr. Rasheed Abdul-Haqq,Ms. Patricia Barksdale, Ms. Vickey Sheppard and Mrs. Wilma Campbell, at the Union County SchoolBoards Association – A Conversation with the Acting Executive County Superintendent, Dr. CarmenCentuolo) to be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., Union County College at a cost of $76.00 and charged to account O1BDTRAVEL.

F. Amendment of Food Service – Sodexho


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has approved a Food Service Management agreement withSodexho Management, Inc. for the 2007-08 school year; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the annual audit for the period ending June 30, 2007 reflecting an operatingdeficit, the need to review the budget for the Food Service Program and amend the agreement betweenthe Board and Sodexho was recommended by the district’s auditors; and

WHEREAS, Sodexho has revised its projects of revenue from actual meals served for the previousyear and proposed an amendment to the existing agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accept therecommendation of the Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary and approve an amendment toits agreement with Sodexho Management, Inc. for the 2007-08 school year, establishing a “break-evenguarantee.”




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G. 2007-08 Debt Service


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education completed a refinancing of its series 1997 Debt Serviceobligation in June 1999; and

WHEREAS, a part of the refinancing the final payment on the original bonds, in the total amount of $809,531 and due August 1, 2007 had not been included in either the Debt Service annual reports tothe New Jersey Dept. of Education or in the district’s audits since FY 1999; and

WHEREAS, the district made the final payment on the bond series 1997 in the amount of $809,531 onAugust 1, 2007; and

WHEREAS, with the cooperation of the County School Business Administrator and the New Jersey

Dept. of Education, the Interim Business Administrator has been able to amend including this paymentin the 2007 Debt Service Report;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve thefollowing amendment to its 2007-08 budget to reflect the final debt service payment on the series 1997Bonds.

ACCOUNT # FROM TOREVENUEFund Balance 40-303 $ 0 $ 330,250

Local Tax Levy 40-1210 $ 705,708 $ 707,072Debt Service

Aid-Type II 40-3160 $ 947,135 $1,425,052TOTAL $1,652,843 $2,462,374 APPROPRIATIONSInterest on Bonds 40-701-510-834 $1,496,682 $1,521,213Redemption of Principal 40-701-510-910 $ 156,161 $ 941,161TOTAL $1,652,843 $2,462,374




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H. Tuition Rates & Contracts for 2007-08; Students Received


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Public Schools, receives students via placements from various StateAgencies; and

WHEREAS, it is required that the Board of Education establish tuition rates for the aforementionedstudents for purposes of billing the State of New Jersey or their last official resident District;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Plainfield Board of Education, that following tuitionrates be approved for the 2007-2008 school years:

Pre-K/Kindergarten $10,495

Grades 1-5 $ 8,700Grades 6-8 $ 9,090Grades 9-12 $ 8,775Learning/Languages Disabled $16,625Multiple Disabled $50,700Behaviorally Disabled $50,700; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the students noted below be accepted for the 2007-08 schoolyear, with corresponding contracts and billing to the responsible districts at the rates established in thisresolution.

STUDENT GRADE PLACEMENT SCHOOL TUITION

S.B. 10 Resource Ctr. PHS $ 8,775C.B. 07 Resource Ctr. Maxson $ 9,090P.B. 03 Learning Lang. Woodland $16,625

DisabledK.D 07 --- Maxson $ 9,090K.M. 11 Resource Ctr. PHS $ 8,775E.C. 03 Resource Ctr. Cook $ 8,700




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(Finance)

I. Award of Contract – Software for Budget/Finances, Payroll, Human Resources and Position Control


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education, currently operates an outdated Budget/Finance/Payrollsoftware system and a separate Human Resources software system which are not integrated; and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education does not currently have a true Position Control that iscompatible with its Budget/Finance and Payroll system and its Human Resources systems, and

WHEREAS, the District has been cited in various audits over the past few years for the deficiencies inthese systems, as well as not meeting the requirements of the NJ Dept. of Education’s Division ofFinance for budgeting for Abbott districts; and

WHEREAS, the Business Office has formulated, distributed and received proposals for said softwarein accordance with N.J.S.A:18A:18A, said proposals opened on December 12, 2007 at 11:00a.m. inthe Business Office;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education, approve the awardof a contract for the purchase/licensing of software for the operation of the district’s Budget/Finance,Payroll, Human Resources, systems and for an integration Position Control system from KeystoneInformation Systems of Maple Shade, NJ in the total amount of $77,124.00 for software, trainingimplementation, data conversion and modification in accordance with the District requirements.




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J. Acceptance of Grant


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education approved the submission of the IDEIA-B FY 08 grant applicationon September 18, 2007, and

WHEREAS, notification has been received that the grant has been approved by the New JerseyDepartment of Education, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve acceptance of the IDEIA-B FY 08 to supporteducational programs in the district in accordance with the approved program budget which shall beattached to and made part of this record:

Funding Source Program Description Administrator Amount

Federal FundsState AdministeredIDEIA-B FY 08Basic and PreschoolGrants

Basic Grant funds will beused for tuition and servicesfor special educationstudents and for supplies.Basic Grant funds will alsoprovide for EarlyIntervening Services,including professionaldevelopment and programsto enable students toachieve in the generaleducation classroom. Thenonpublic proportionateshare funds will be utilizedfor materials and servicesfor special educationstudents parentally-placedin nonpublic schools.

Preschool Grant funds willbe used for tuition andservices for specialeducation students, ages 3to 5 years.

Arlene Snyder $1,690,225(Basic Grant)

$46,854(Preschool Grant)

TOTAL $1,737,079




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K. 2007-08 Budget Transfers


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Interim Superintendent of Schools and the Interim Business Administrator havedetermined that a transfer of funds is necessary to ensure the district’s ability to achieve thethoroughness standards established by the Plainfield Board of Education in the adoption of the 2007-08 budget; and

WHEREAS, said budget has been approved by the Union County Superintendent of Schools on behalfof the Commissioner of Education; and

WHEREAS, the approval of the 2007-08 budget was predicated on the need for transfers to be madeto ensure compliance with the Chart of Accounts established by the New Jersey Department of

Education, in concert with a monthly review of transfers by the Union County School BusinessAdministrator; and

WHEREAS, a two-thirds vote of the Board of Education is required to request approval from theCounty Superintendent of Schools of any transfers that result in an excess of 10% of any BudgetCategory as established by the New Jersey Department of Education in accordance withN.J.A.C.6A:23A-2.3;

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve the following2007-2008 budget transfers and adjustments authorized by the Interim Superintendent of Schools and theInterim Business Administrator, which reflect the appropriations sufficient to meet expenditures for the

period ending November 30, 2007; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education requests the approval of the Union CountySuperintendent of Schools for transfers that exceed the 10% limit of any Budget Category.




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BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 11, FUND 12 AND FUND 13

November 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION FROM TO

11-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs - Instruction

11-2XX-100-XXX

11-000-216,217

Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and

Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student Relatedand Extraordinary Support Services

11-3XX-100-XXX Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction

11-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, SchoolSponsored Athletics, and Other Instructional

Programs -Instruct

11-800-330-XXX Community Services Programs/Operations

Undistributed Expenditures

11-000-100-XXX Instruction

7,000.0011-000-211,213,218,219,22

2

Student Support Services - Attendance and Social

Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular, OtherSupport Svcs-Special, Education MediaServices/School Library 7,000.00

11-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services andInstructional Staff Training Services 5,000.00

11-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration4,622.00

11-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration4,622.00

11-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology

542,597.00

10-606 Increase in Maintenance Reserve -

11-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services

5,000.00

11-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services -

10-605 Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve

11-000-290-XXX Other Support Services542,597.00

11-XXX-XXX-2XX Personal Services - Employee Benefits

11-000-310-XXX Food Services

TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE

Capital Outlay

12-XXX-XXX-73X Equipment

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY

13-XXX-XXX-XXX TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS

10-000-100-56X Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools

10-000-520-930 General Fund Contribution to Whole SchoolReform

GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL559,219.00 559,219.00




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BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 15

November 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION FROM TO

15-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs - Instruction 1,982,444.00

15-2XX-100-XXX

15-000-216,217

Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and

Bilingual - Instruction and Other StudentRelated and Extraordinary Support Services 72,062.00

15-3XX-100-XXX Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction

15-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, School

Sponsored Athletics, and Other InstructionalPrograms -Instruct 448,292.00

15-800-330-XXX Community Services Programs/Operations

Undistributed Expenditures

15-000-100-XXX Instruction

15-000-

211,213,218,219,222

Student Support Services - Attendance and

Social Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular, Other Support Svcs-Special,Education Media Services/School Library 414,797.00

15-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services andInstructional Staff Training Services 1,474,015.00

15-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration 1,000.00

15-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration 161,253.00

15-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology

15-606 Increase in Maintenance Reserve

15-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 21,450.00

15-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services15-605 Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve

15-000-290-XXX Other Support Services

15-XXX-XXX-2XX Personal Services - Employee Benefits 408,193.00

15-000-310-XXX Food Services

TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE

Capital Outlay

15-604 Increase in Capital Reserve

15-604 Interest Deposit to Capital Reserve

15-XXX-XXX-73X Equipment

15-000-4XX-XXX Facilities Acquisition and ConstructionServices

15-000-4XX-931 Capital Reserve-Transfer to Capital Projects

15-000-4XX-933 Capital Reserve-Transfer to Debt Service

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY

WHOLE SCHOOL REFORM GRAND TOTAL 2,491,753.00 2,491,753.00




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L. Prescription Renewal - Benecard Services


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education currently provides its employees with a prescription benefitsprogram in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements; and

WHEREAS, the current agreement with Benecard Services expires December 31, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the district’s Health Insurance Brokers have obtained an overall renewal increase of 4.91% fromBenecard Services, well below the regional and national trend;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve a renewal agreementwith Benecard Services for prescription for the period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 at the monthlycomposite rates listed below for each covered individual (not inclusive of “COBRA” or “Over Age Dependenrates”).

Active Employee (Non-Admin.) $176.10Active Employee (Admin.) $226.05Retirees $503.64

M. Approval of the 2007-08 Budget


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Interim Superintendent of Schools has received a letter from the Union County Superintendentof Schools dated December 10, 2007 approving the 2007-08 budget for the Plainfield Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, said approval is conditional upon the following stipulations as outlined in said letter, including theacceptance of the requirement of a Board Resolution:

• monthly Expenditure Restructuring Plan, including an update of transfers, financial reports andapplicable monthly certifications,

• establishment of the required Position Control Roster, with a progress report/draft to the CountySuperintendent by December 31, 2007,

• corrections to the Debt Service budget, including FY’08 and an adjustment to the Tax Levy in theFY’09 A4F as needed; and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education acknowledges the recommendations in said letter with respect to

Program and Fiscal reviews of the 2007-08 budget and in preparation of the 2008-09 budget;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education acknowledges receipt of theletter of approval of the 2007-08 budget by the Union County Superintendent of Schools dated December10,2007 and approves the implementation plan outlined in the letter.




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N. Appointment of Treasurer of School Monies

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, moved by Ms. Sheppard and second byMs. Barksdale adoption of the following:


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board has accepted the notice of retirement of the Treasurer of School Monieseffective December 31, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the Board has received notice from the City of Plainfield on December 18, 2007 withrespect to a replacement for this position;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve the

appointment of Sandra Cummings as the Acting Treasurer of School Monies, effective January 1,2008 through June 30, 2008 or until a permanent appointment is recommended by the City ofPlainfield, at an annual salary of $8,100; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sandra Cummings be approved as an official signatory as theTreasurer on all accounts previously approved by the Board effective January 1, 2008.

O. 2008 National School Boards Association Annual Conf.

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, moved by Ms. Sheppard and seconded byMs. Rivers adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Board approve the out-of-state travel of Board members Mr. Agurs L. Cathcart,Jr, Mr. Martin Cox and Ms. Vickey Shepperd to attend the annual conference of the National SchoolBoards Association to be held in Orlando Florida, March 29, 2008 through April 1, 2008 at a totalestimated cost of $2,257.00 per member ($660.00 for registration, $400.00 for travel, $700.00 forhousing, $197.00 for meals and incidental expenses, and $300.00 for other expenses) for a totalestimated cost of $6,771.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a request for approval of this travel be submitted to the NewJersey Department of Education in accordance with regulations governing out-of-state travel forAbbott Districts.

Prior to the vote, it was established that Mr. Cathcart, Mrs. Rivers and Mrs. Barksdale attended theNational School Boards Conference last year, and that Mrs. Logan-Leach, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs.Rivers attended the CUBE conference in Atlanta during the current school year.

The President and Finance Chair determined that a vote would be held for each of the four Boardmembers seeking one of the three spots for attendance at the Orlando Conference.




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Cathcart

Moved by Ms. Sheppard and seconded by Ms. Rivers.Motion carried with five in favor and one opposed and two abstained.

Cox

Moved by Ms. Sheppard and seconded by Ms. Rivers.Motion carried with seven in favor and none opposed and one abstained.

Logan-Leach

Moved by Ms. Sheppard and seconded by Mrs. Campbell.Motion failed with one in favor and seven opposed.

Sheppard

Moved by Ms. Sheppard and seconded by Mr. Cathcart.Motion carried with seven in favor and one abstained.

P. Extension of Contract


The motion carried with a roll-call vote with seven members in favor and one opposed.

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Board approve the continuation of its Professional Services agreement withHunt, Hamlin, Ridley as Counsel for Labor/Personnel and Workers’ Compensation matters throughJanuary 31, 2008, while proposals are received and reviewed by the Board of Education, at no changein terms.

Q. Designation of Bank Signatories



RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that Gary Ottmann be approved as an official signatory as the BusinessAdministrator/Board Secretary on all accounts previously approved by the Board effective January 2,2008.




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T. Office of Fiscal Accountability And Compliance Appeal

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, moved by Ms. Barksdale and seconded byMs. Sheppard the adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the December 14, 2007, appeal regarding theAppointment of the Interim Superintendent Report.

Prior to the vote, Mrs. Sheppard stated that she is happy the appeal of this matter is going forward inthe proper amount of time, noting that when the Board requested information about an appeal of theQSAC report, they were told the time for an appeal had lapsed.

The President and Vice-President thanked the Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary for his

efforts over the past six months; on the budget, on the minutes, on the food service audit problem andfor advise and counsel in many areas of the district operations.




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XV. REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

A. Adoption of Policies – First Reading

The following is recommended for adoption:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the policies listed below and finds them acceptablefor the management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education now finds it necessary that these policies be implemented, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve, on first reading, the following policies that will beavailable for public inspection and comment, with final Board adoption anticipated at next month’sscheduled business meeting:

Policy Number Title

3160 Transfer of Funds Between Line Items/Amendments AmendedPurchases not Budgeted

3320 Purchasing Procedures Amended9322 Public and Executive Sessions Amended

B. Adoption of Policies – Second Reading

The following is recommended for adoption:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the policies listed below and finds them acceptable forthe management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education now finds it necessary that these policies be implemented, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve, on second reading, the following policies

3280 Gifts, Grants and Requests Amended/ for 2nd reading

Mr. Carter noted that the Interim Team did not do what was done alone, and asked the administratorspresent to stand for recognition, and thanked the approximately 1,000 staff members who work everyday with the children of Plainfield. He added his thanks to the Board of Education.

On a motion made by Mr. Cox and seconded by Mr. Estevez the Board, by unanimous voice vote,recessed the meeting at 9:03 pm.




The meeting reconvened at 10:53p.m.

Roll Call: Present – Mr. Abdul-Haqq, Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Cathcart, Mr. Cox, Mr. Estevez, Ms.Sheppard, Ms. Rivers, Ms. BarksdaleAbsent – Mrs. Logan-Leach

On a motion made by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Rivers, the board, by unanimous voice

vote, adjourned the meeting at 11:28 pm.

Recorded by:

Michael J. Donow, Interim Board SecretaryMJD/bsc

Plainfield NJ BOE DECEMBER 18, 2007 Business Meeting Minutes

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