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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue

Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

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Completed April 1, 2019 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 Fiah Kwesseu Yolanda Marrero-Lopez Taraun McKnight Gerald Truehart II Lucy Vandenberg Heather Watson – arrived 5:32 p.m./departed 9:30 p.m. Sadé Williams 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, the Times and the Star Ledger. 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 there is a Human Resources addendum to tonight’s agenda.

Motion was made by Ms. Daniels-Lane and seconded by Ms. Vandenberg to adopt the agenda with addendum. Agenda was adopted by all Board Members present.

ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Addie Daniels-Lane X Fiah Kwesseu X Yolanda Marrero-Lopez X Taraun McKnight X Gerald Truehart X Lucy Vandenberg X Heather Watson X Sadé Williams X Gene Bouie X

At this time, President Bouie asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of Staff Member Jacqueline Jacobs, Teacher at Trenton Central High School. SUPERINTENDENT’S REMARKS Written Report of School Community Updates:

SCHOOL COMMUNITY UPDATES March 25, 2019

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.

DISTRICT PRIORITIES

Based on the feedback from a wide range of community stakeholders, school site visits, and data review, the District’s Priorities for 2018-19:

1. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP a. Effective Data Culture b. Learning Focused Partnerships

2. COACHING & DEVELOPMENT a. Observations & Feedback b. Principal as Instructional Leader

3. CULTURE a. Establishing Future Ready Schools b. Empowering Parents as Partners

4. CENTRAL OFFICE TRANSFORMATION a. Customer Service & Continuous Improvement b. Networks of School Support

WHAT WE VALUE

The Trenton Board of Education and the District Leadership Team are committed to the following core values:



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1. STUDENTS: We develop policies and practices that support the positive development of all children. 2. COLLEAGUES: We demonstrate our commitment by encouraging, supporting, and developing our colleagues to

achieve excellence. 3. PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES: We acknowledge the importance of families as “1

st Teachers” and

understand the important role they play in children’s development and learning. 4. COMMUNITY: We create opportunities to engage citizens and organizations on decisions that impact schools and

the community.

POINTS OF PRIDE

2019 Pre-K Fair Update: The Trenton “City of Superheroes” Pre-k Fair took place February 26-28 in Ellis Auditorium. The event aimed to promote preschool enrollment and registration for the 2019-2020 school year. Over 545 parent and caregivers participated in the event and interacted with our District Contracted Preschool Provider Sites. The event also provided 352 parents/caregivers with confirmed registration appointments. We established a goal of reaching universal Pre-k levels in Trenton (2800). We’ve progressively increased enrollment by 100 seats each year and look forward to providing all Trenton families with access to high quality pre-school. Special thanks to Director Monica Carmichael and the Early Childhood Department for their outstanding efforts. TCHS Student Paid Internships: The School Support Office met with NJ School Development Authority Technology Vendor Washington Computers, Inc. They are the primary contractor for the technology needs of the new Trenton Central High School. Washington Computers has agreed to welcome (24) TCHS students as Paid Interns. Students will start in May and work between 6-8 weeks. The Washington Computers CEO will provide all safety equipment, uniforms, and footwear. Students will be working with company engineers and be supervised on site with a TCHS staff member. The CEO has also agreed to serve on the Industry Advisory Committee for the TCHS STEM Academy. Continued discussion will take place between District and School Leaders and the Washington Computers CEO. Follow up is also taking place with Human Resources, Technology Services, and Facilities Management. A similar planning meeting is scheduled with the NJ School Development Authority Furniture Vendor and details of plans to hire students to work in the new school will be forthcoming. Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching: Congratulations to Mr. Bruce Williams, Teacher at Hedgepeth Williams Middle School of the Arts for winning the 2018 Grades K-6 State Level Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching sponsored by the Association of Math Teachers for New Jersey (AMTNJ). Center for Child and Family Achievements Partnership Update: The Center for Child and Family Achievements (CCFA) has just released their newsletter documenting their support to distribute resources, establish partnerships and experiences, and provide access to the necessary tools that empower students and parents to “learn and achieve” together. CCFA’s Read to Achieve program began in the 2018-2019 school year with the distribution of over 40,000 books to Trenton students



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for their own home libraries. Much of their newsletter highlights students at Gregory Elementary School. The Center for Child and Family Achievement (CCFA) is a valued partner that acknowledges the challenges that many Trenton families face regarding funds needed to purchase school uniforms for their children. They understand the positive impact that owning a brand-new uniform has on the student’s self-esteem, confidence, and desire to attend school. CCFA’s Uniforms to Achieve program seeks to inspire and support Trenton students. CCFA partnered with generous donors like Susan Rhoda Hansen and the George H. and Estelle M. Sands Foundation to provide (2) complete uniform sets for 150 students Grades K-2 and self-identified students in Grades 3-4 at Gregory Elementary School. CCFA believes that closing the achievement gap requires us to place the critical tools for success in the hands of students; and therefore, a new uniform is a critical tool.

Center for Child and Family Achievement also facilitated a public private partnership to launch the 4th Grade Digital Initiative at Gregory Elementary School, providing 70 students Chromebooks and access to digital technology in their homes to support improved academic outcomes in reading and math. Comcast Representatives were also available to provide Comcast Essentials Orientation Sessions for needy parents. Funding was provided by the George H. and Estelle M. Sands Foundation. Sincere appreciation and thanks to Ms. Wanda Stansbury for her organization’s unwavering support of Trenton students and families. Junior Achievement Inspire Trenton: The mission of the District is to ensure all students graduate with a vision for their future, are motivated to learn continually, and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career. This year the Trenton School District partnered with Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JA) to help Trenton middle school students own their future by creating work-related partnerships. The goal of the program was to reach all 8th grade students at Dunn, Hedgepeth-Williams, Kilmer, and Rivera. The program features an interactive Career Expo with a wrap-around curriculum delivered by classroom teachers. JA Inspire is a powerful event that seeks to bring together Trenton Area Educators and Industry Leaders to give Trenton 8th graders hands-on experiences and information about career opportunities, in order to help them create a vision for their future. On March 21st, over 700 Trenton students participated in a Career Expo at The College of New Jersey Campus where they were able to connect with representatives from Business, Government, Nonprofit, Trades, and Public Service at interactive career stations, question and answer sessions, and hands-on activities that exposed them to the world of work. Special thanks to Junior Achievement, Trenton Middle School Principals, and College and Career Readiness Supervisor Jonathon DeSimone for coordinating an outstanding event. Trenton Transportation Department Excels: The Garden State Initiative released a report regarding NJ’s school transportation expenses and identified meaningful improvements at the school district level which could result in taxpayer savings of $200 million annually. Their data-driven model reviews variations in transportation costs in order to determine a clear path for school districts to consider when improving operational efficiency. Due to effective transportation cost management and efficiency, (61) districts scored as Excels, spending significantly less than predicted. Trenton’s



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decision to tier its transportation system allowed the Trenton School District to be ranked 21st in the State. Special thanks to the Business Office and Transportation Department for increasing efficiency while improving levels of service.

CENTRAL OFFICE TRANSFORMATION

District Transformation: In order for school districts to transform, Central Offices must significantly strengthen the extent to which the office operates as a primary support system for helping principals improve teaching and learning at scale. According to research by the Wallace Foundation and conducted by the University of Washington, this requires Central Offices to:

1. Create learning-focused partnerships between Central Office and Schools 2. Redesign the Central Office so that it functions as a high performing customer service organization providing

high-quality, relevant, and differentiated instructional, human resources, business, and other services that support learning-focused partnerships

3. Lead by teaching and learning – engage Central Office staff in continuously finding, designing, and implementing more effective services for district-wide teaching and learning improvement



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Transforming Central Office is a major undertaking, requiring more than just making changes to the organizational chart, adding or eliminating positions, or improving long-standing operations. It requires the organization to take a deep look at the current work of all positions and determine to what extent can we show that this work is aligned to improving teaching and learning districtwide. And if not, what do we do about it to improve outcomes for students? The following Departments have been undergoing an intensive review based on the external evaluations conducted, data collected, as well as the emergent needs: School Support & Student Services, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL Services, Performance & Accountability, Human Resources, and Legal Services.

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

District Performance Reports Now Available: On March 12th, the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) made publicly available School Performance Reports for the 2017-18 school year. Access to NJDOE reports can be found at www.njschooldata.org. Enhancements to the 2017-18 School Performance Reports include more information with one-page summaries, additional navigation tools, emphasis on student growth, and more information about staff demographics, discipline, progress towards English Language Proficiency, and College and Career Readiness. Data reviewed indicates that the District is showing improvements as Literacy proficiency is (20.3%) and Math proficiency is up seven percentage points (10.8%). Student growth is in the 42nd percentile which indicates that the District Met Standard for 2017-18. Special thanks to the Curriculum, Performance, and School Support Offices for supporting schools as they continue to improve. The District will continue to unpack the data and identify additional resources and strategies to rapidly improve student performance. Addressing the Enrollment Challenge: As a District, we are seeing substantial boosts in enrollment. Given the fact that we have several buildings out of circulation, multiple classrooms throughout the District are oversubscribed. For the 2018-19 school year, the Trenton Public School district will be seeking to readjust in order to meet class size requirements outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:13-3.1(b). The district’s average daily enrollment INCREASED from 11,328 in 2017 to 12,211 in 2018. This is due in part to several school closures and two of the private schools for the disabled. Additionally, we have seen a SIGNIFICANT increase in the number of students enrolling who have never attended school in the United States. We also have a number of students attending school(s) outside of their neighborhood catchment.

TRENTON ENROLLMENT STATISTICS (As of 3/21/19) New entrants since Jan 1, 2019 431

New to US School 200

From Other NJ Districts 95

From Outside of NJ 75

From Outside of the US 34

From Charters/ Home Instruction 18

From Other Institutions 9

http://www.njschooldata.org/



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The enrollment challenge before us REQUIRES the District to expand school options for families. We believe that a range of options will assist in supporting the growing needs of Trenton families. It is our intent to host a series of community meetings to present ideas and proposed solutions for stakeholder input before final decisions are reached. April Community Meetings To Be Scheduled: The budget process has generated several major District initiatives that require targeted engagement of the community. The Offices of School Support and Family and Community Engagement will be organizing a series of community meetings to present key challenges and proposed solutions to families. During this time community members will be asked to provide input and give feedback. Topics include: The New Trenton Central High School, Trenton 9th Grade Academy, Trenton Global Academy, Trenton Restorative Center, and New School Models. Middle School Reading Levels: All Middle Schools have completed the Winter administration of the STAR Diagnostic Reading and STAR Diagnostic Reading Spanish Assessment. These baseline assessments align to all state standards, inform reading instruction, and determine student reading skills, growth, or need for intervention. Assessment data indicates that middle school students are slowly improving their reading levels. The Trenton School District must stay the course to ensure that all students are able to read at or above grade level. Middle School Participation & Performance

Grade Participation Number and Percent Percent Met Growth (Goal = 40+) Median Growth

6 701 out of 775 = 91 percent 65 percent 53 points



High School Math Focus Walks: Focus walks are classroom visits with a targeted observation that is exclusive to teaching of the State standards. It is important to pair observation data with assessment data to get an accurate picture of what’s happening in schools. Upon review, data indicated that the majority of Trenton high school students did not have access to rigorus State standards. This was due to lack of District investment in the necessary professional development, instructional resources, and tools. Now, thanks to the collective work of Curriculum Department Leaders and Classroom Teachers, the majority of Trenton high school students have access to rigorous State standards in their daily instruction.

HS MATH FOCUS WALK DATA 2016-19

Percent of Teachers Teaching State Math Standards 2016-17



12% 40% 94%



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Bilingual Program Update: Last year, the District brought in an expert in Bilingual Education to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Bilingual/ESL Programs in Trenton. Based on the external evaluation, (3) areas of focus emerged:

1. Bilingual Program Vision and Model Articulation a. How do we effectively support Bilingual and ESL students? b. How do we develop exemplary models of English Language Acquisition? c. How do we support students that have significant gaps in formal education?

2. Professional Development & Growth Plan a. How do we ensure that student programming is based on sound educational research? b. How do we ensure that adequate commitment and resources are allocated? c. How do we develop systems of support that can be observed and evaluated?

3. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnership Plan a. How do we communicate an aligned vision and engage the community in the change process?

The Bilingual Department is working to identify solutions for the growing number of newcomers to Trenton through the development of a High School Port of Entry Program. The District strives to get better everyday and therefore the learning environment for newcomers needs to account for the challenges associated with transitioning to a new culture and language, but also includes: academics, social-emotional support/trauma, and workforce development/training. Our students should not have to choose between financially supporting their families and continuing their education. Budget Planning for Success/ Charting Our Path Together: The Trenton Public School District (TPS) uploaded the 2019-2020 budget to the Mercer County Office of Education on March 11, 2019. The Accounting Staff worked long hours not only to prepare numerous detailed schedules, but to review data for accuracy and more importantly to make sure budget was aligned to instruction goals. This year’s budget is a communications document that outlines the school district’s priorities, goals, and path for moving forward. The budget process is broken into a six-steps that includes: Planning, Preparation, Adoption, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation. The process is driven by two objectives: to provide every child in the District with the best possible educational opportunities and to maximize the use of available resources. Within this framework, the Trenton Board of Education attempts to balance the educational needs of students and the resources available to the Trenton School District from local, state, and federal sources. A school district’s budget that details the revenues and expenditures to support educational programs and services, is a delicate balance of policy choices. Fiscal responsibility ultimately rests with the District Leadership Team, however, the majority of school-based decisions are determined by the School Leadership Team. That means that discretion over resource allocations is also a balancing act between Schools and the District. Guiding principles for the development of the Trenton School District Budget are as follows:

Ensure every possible dollar is invested in meeting student needs

Empower staff members to grow through targeted professional development



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Thoughtful realignment and reallocation of resources

Identification of operational efficiencies and reduce administrative costs

Ensure spending is aligned to academic priorities

Demonstrate continued commitment to facilities improvements Budget Investments recommended for the 2019-2020 school year include the following areas:

Instructional Programs

Gifted and Talented Services

Special Education

Bilingual/ ESL Services

Professional Development

Instructional Technology

Counseling Services

Summer School Programs

Parental Involvement

Before/After School Programs

Transportation

Safety & Security Measures

Facilities Maintenance

Behavioral Support Program Update: The District has been working with the Mercer County Executive Superintendent and County Supervisor for Special Education to address challenges associated with students with behavioral needs. We’ve also requested their support in the development of a Trenton Restorative Center (TRC) Program at Cadwalader Campus in preparation for the 2019-2020 school year. The TRC will be an alternative behavioral support program that serves General Education and Special Education students Grades K-8. The TRC is not a permanent placement for students as there will be an entrance and exit criteria. Students on long-term suspension and interim placement will also receive services at the TRC, which will reduce lost instructional time for students whose only current option is Home Instruction. Special thanks to Director Charles Koonce for leading this very important work to ensure that the District significantly decreases the number of students being sent to out of district placement. Instructional Leadership Update: School Chiefs are working with Board-approved consulting firm to deliver rigorous professional development topics for School Leadership Teams, Choices for Book Study, and School-Specific Support(s). Valbrun will help the District increase the instructional leadership capacity of schools through targeted professional development that aligns to District Priorities, provides job-embedded coaching as driven by School Chiefs, and creates feedback loops to ensure schools are learning together in a constructive way with an emphasis on student growth. Trenton Central High School Status Update: The new Trenton Central High School will be a 350,000 square-foot school designed to educate 1,850 students in grades 10 through 12. The New Trenton Central HS is being delivered through a Design-Build approach through the New Jersey School Development Authority. The anticipated opening of the high school is September 2019. Historically, Trenton Central has operated Small Learning Communities (SLC) offering Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming. The Trenton Board of Education approved the school as a Career Academy. To support this exciting new evolution to become a Model Career Academy High School, the District has hired a CTE Consultant to work with Trenton Central Staff and District Leadership to identify areas of improvement. The ultimate goal for every student graduating from the new Trenton Central High School would be that every student will graduate on time;



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Meeting all graduation requirements as established by the NJ Department of Education and the National Standards of Practice for Career Academies

Successfully completing a Structured Learning Experience (SLE) during their high school career.

Successfully completing at least (1) Online Course.

Earning a minimum of (3) Transferable College Credits while in high school.

Attaining a minimum of (1) Industry Recognized Credential/Certification.

Completing a Capstone Project which is a Project Based Learning Experience aligned with his/her academy.

Entering a 4-year college or university, a 2-year community college or technical college, a certificate granting career training program, the United States military, or employment that provides continued training and advancement.

CAREER ACADEMY NATIONAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE (https://www.ncacinc.com/nsop)

1. Defined Mission and Goals 2. Academy Design 3. Host Community and High School 4. Faculty and Staff 5. Professional Development and Continuous

Learning

6. Governance and Leadership 7. Teaching and Learning 8. Employer, Post-Secondary Education, and

Community Involvement 9. Student Assessment 10. Sustainability

Career Academy Support: Educational Testing Service (ETS) has agreed to provide targeted, no-cost support to the District through their Institute for Student Achievement (ISA). ISA is the only evidence-based whole school reform organization in the US Department of Education What Works Clearinghouse with a track record of supporting high schools. Our upcoming community meetings will provide opportunities share additional information and seek community input into the additional supports needed. Special Education Update: The original members of the Superintendent Special Education Advisory Committee worked directly with the Special Education Department to unpack the PCG Special Education Review. The Special Education Review recommended (5) Priority Areas:

1. Support for Struggling Learners: The District will develop a robust, multi-tiered system of support structure (MTSS) for all students and implement interventions with fidelity.

2. Accountability: The District will develop policies and procedures and create mechanisms for monitoring their implementation.

3. High Quality IEPs: The District will adopt protocols and conduct training for all staff, with the most intensive trainings for Child Study Teams, Special Education Case Managers, on the development of high quality IEPs.

4. Data Quality, Access, and Training: The District will develop protocols to ensure data in all systems are accurate and aligned. Data will be up to date, easy to access, easy to understand, and routinely monitored.

5. Professional Development & Support: Special Education personnel will receive training and support essential to strengthen their expertise in procedural compliance and on instructional strategies that help accelerate their students’ academic and social/emotional growth.

The Special Education was tasked with identifying immediate steps to begin addressing some of the issues while planning for the long-term. Based on feedback from the Advisory Committee and the

https://www.ncacinc.com/nsop



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Superintendent, the Department drafted a Special Education 90-Day Strategic Action Plan that was closely monitored through January 1. Next Steps: The Superintendent Special Education Advisory Committee has been reorganized to include new Trenton Public Schools Special Education Leadership, Child Study Team Members, and Special Education Advocacy Organizations. Action Planning Team Members include: Board Members, Community Members, and Practitioners. Educational Testing Service (ETS) has agreed to provide technical assistance and meeting facilitation in the development of a long-term plan to rapidly improve Special Education in Trenton. ETS will use a methodology that allows the team to come up with ideas. This process continues until the team gets to an actionable response, which is then turned into an Action Plan. The Action Plan will be used to drive systemic improvements for the Trenton School District. Parent Engagement Priorities: Trenton Public Schools believes that ALL students must graduate with a vision for their future, motivated to learn and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career. The successful implementation of a District parent engagement strategy demonstrates our commitment to families as they play an important role in students’ development and overall learning. Parent engagement in schools is defined as parents and school staff working together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of children. Parent engagement in schools is a shared responsibility in which schools are committed to reaching out to engage parents in meaningful ways, and parents are committed to actively supporting their children’s educational journey. Parent Engagement Priorities for 2018-2019 include:

1. Establishing Parent University in the City of Trenton 2. Launching a Community-based Campaign to Address Chronic Absenteeism 3. Establishing Parent Teacher Organizations in Every School 4. Organizing a Spring Parent Summit 5. Supporting Parent Advisory Groups

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 25-29: National Public Schools Week March 27: District Humanities Fair (5:30PM) – 9th Grade Academy April 3: SEPAG: Special Education Parent Meeting (5:30PM) – TBOE Auditorium April 6: Parent Conference: Everyday Matters, Spring into Health – TBOE Auditorium May 15: BPAC: Bilingual Parent Advisory Meeting (5:00PM) – TCHS West May 30: Seal of Biliteracy Celebration June 5: BPAC: Bilingual Parent Advisory Meeting (2:30PM) – DTHS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Tonight, Principal Paula Bethea and Vice Principal Ben Ons are proud to present the Joyce Kilmer Middle School Band. Under the direction of Joyce Kilmer Instrumental Music Teacher, Mr. David Lerner, the Students will perform an array



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of different musical genres. First they will demonstrate a nineteenth century Sonata Chorale Suite composed by Lowell Mason in 1824. Lowell Mason is largely credited with introducing Music Education to our Public Schools and is considered the first important Music Educator of the United States. Directly following this, will be two songs from Andrew Lloyd Weber's rendition of the Phantom of The Opera. The first song will feature Joyce Kilmer 8th Grade Student Da'Jha (Day-Jah) Williams, on vocals, I Dreamed a Dream. The second tune is the highly recognizable Melody from The Overture of The Phantom of the Opera which mimics a Great Pipe Organ. The Joyce Kilmer Middle School Band will then finish their performance with the internationally known song by the late Michael Jackson. Because I'm Bad. Please welcome the Joyce Kilmer Middle School Band!

At this time, President Bouie advised that the agenda would move directly to Public Participation due to the large number of speakers wishing to address the Board. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Student Rickey West from Kilmer Middle School spoke about the benefits he has received from his participation in the Kilmer Band program. He felt the Music program in the District should be expanded. Kilmer MS Principal Ms. Paula Bethea thanked the community for its support in the loss of one of the school’s students, Zay’Quan Wheeler. She also thanked the Kilmer staff, students and parents. Principal Bethea expressed concern about the proposed change to a K-8 school for Kilmer. Ms. Crystal Smith from Dunn Middle School spoke about the Code of Ethics for School Board Members. Ms. Elizabeth Schroeder, Parent, spoke about the negative effects of instability in the schools. She stated that her son is not being given the chance to excel. Ms. Jackeline Santiago, Bilingual ESL Counselor at the Medical Academy, advocated for an equitable education for English Language Learners. Rev. Jose Rodriguez stated that moving the Bilingual program to the West Ward would create a hardship for the Latino community. Mr. Hussain Haqq, School Climate and Culture Leader at Dunn Middle School, spoke about the value of the Climate and Culture positions in the District. He said that having a Dean of Students is not the same. Ms. Sandra Jimenez, Teacher at Columbus School, expressed concern about leadership at the school. Councilman Santiago Rodriguez felt that parents should have been consulted prior to a decision being made on the location of the Bilingual program. He said that many have transportation issues.



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Ms. Denise Davis, Secondary School Literacy Leader, discussed the responsibilities of Literacy Leaders in the District. She stated that Literacy Leaders assist the Teachers in delivering the curriculum. Ms. Ana Lozada, Teacher, advocated for equality for immigrants. She also felt that the Port of Entry program should be located at the new Trenton Central High School. Ms. Kathy Graf, Interventionist Teacher, spoke about the alignment of her work to the Superintendent’s Priorities and to the District Board Goals. Mr. Nicholas Barbato, Instructional Technology Teacher, discussed the importance of instructional technology in the District. Ms. Talithea Duncan, First Vice President of the Trenton Education Association (TEA), spoke about the rights of workers to form and join unions. She stated that union busting is occurring in the District, and she gave the example of the Dean of Students position. Ms. Twanda Taylor, TEA President, expressed concern about leadership in the District. She said the Board has the power to heal the community. She stated that TEA’s vote of no confidence still stands. Ms. Naomi Johnson-Lafleur, Chief Negotiator for TEA, thanked the Board for working with the union to come to consensus on a successor agreement, and she said ratification by the full membership is expected later in the week. She expressed concern about proposed job cuts, and she stated that TEA was not consulted. She discussed the gains made in the District through the work of those in the positions slated for abolishment, and she asked the Board not to approve the personnel changes expected to be recommended on the April agenda. Ms. Janice Williams, Grievance Chair for TEA, said that the 2019-2020 Budget is designed to create chaos in the District and to promote charter school positions and programs. She said the District is in a sound financial position and that there should be no reduction in jobs. Mr. Waldemar Ronquillo, from the Guatemalan Civic Association, spoke on immigrant rights. Mr. Paul Perez, President of Partnerships for Trenton, asked for respectful dialogue on providing the best possible education for the students. He asked for truth and transparency from administration. Mr. Manny Segura, Community, said that the Board has the responsibility to do its best work on behalf of the children. He felt the Port of Entry program should be located at TCHS. COMMENTS BY BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS Ms. Daniels-Lane reported on the Curriculum Committee meeting held on March 19 to review the agenda items and discuss the proposed Port of Entry program in depth. The committee discussed EZ IEP and teacher access, and the delivery of the Amistad curriculum. The course



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catalog was discussed briefly, including Honors Courses in draft form. The committee also had a discussion on Curriculum Item L. Ms. Daniels-Lane said the Operations Committee met on March 21 to review the Finance & Facilities agenda, and to go over the 2019-2020 Budget. The timeline is very tight. No reductions in staffing are due to financial reasons. The proposed Global Academy was discussed by the committee. Ms. Vandenberg reported on the Facilities Committee meeting held on March 22 at Rivera Community Middle School. The committee toured the school. Facilities issues at Dunn Middle School were discussed, including both challenges and progress. The Capital Improvement Projects were also discussed. The Capital Improvement budget will be approved at the Board of School Estimate meeting. The TCHS construction is on progress. Green infrastructure projects in the planning stages were also discussed by the committee. The committee recognized signage needs at all the schools as a vehicle for better parent communication. Mr. Truehart reported on the FACE/Policy meeting held on March 5 at M.L. King Jr. Elementary School. Over 150 parents and children were in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Truehart said parents are really getting involved within the community and the District. The next meeting will be on April 2 at Kilmer Middle School. Mr. Truehart called the Board’s and the public’s attention to the Bylaws on tonight’s agenda for a first reading. The committee members reviewed the1000-series policies and noted only some clerical revisions. PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD The Presentation on the 2019-2020 Budget was not held this evening, although Board Members had access to the Power Point that was to be used. The Advertised Budget is on the District website under District/Board Meetings/Board of School Estimate Meeting. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Truehart made a motion to request that the Superintendent draft a resolution dealing with collaboration between the Superintendent and the unions, community and students in the implementation of the 2019-2020 Budget. The motion was seconded by Ms. McKnight and approved by all Board Members present. Mr. Truehart also made a motion recommending a Special Board Meeting to present and discuss the 2019-2020 Budget prior to the April 15 Board Meeting. The motion was withdrawn before a roll call vote was taken due to the short timeframe until the April 15 Board Meeting. BOARD DISCUSSION & ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA Meeting Minutes: February 6&7, 2019 Board Retreat February 25, 2019 Regular Meeting & Executive Session March 12, 2019 Special Meeting

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Superintendent’s Recommendations: Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Development, Assessment & Accountability/

Special Services Human Resources Finance & Facilities

Ms. Williams observed that some proposed positions in the Power Point do not have job descriptions available, and she felt these documents should be available. She also requested some information on precedent for the Port of Entry program, and more specifications for the populations of the Global Academy. Lastly, she asked for an overall conversation on how the meeting went with the CTE consultant. Mr. Truehart asked for additional information on qualification #15 in the job descriptions for the two Principal positions on tonight’s agenda. After a concentrated discussion on revising the job descriptions, Ms. Williams made a motion to PULL the three job descriptions on tonight’s agenda for discussion and action at the April 15 Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. McKnight and approved on a Roll Call Vote.


Motion was made and properly seconded to approve the Consent Agenda minus the Job Descriptions. With eight (8) Yes votes and one (1) No vote, the Consent Agenda was approved.




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Human Resources Addendum: a. EMERGENTS

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Steel Myrlande Elementary

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TO

LOCATION

EFFECTIVE NOTES

Saad Rania Special

Education

(BD)

Wilson Elementary

Teacher Gr. 2

Parker 3/26/19-6/30/19

Superintendent’s Recommendations: CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY/SPECIAL SERVICES

A. Proposal to Approve the Martin Luther King Elementary School Attendance Committee BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to Approve the Martin Luther King Elementary School Attendance Committee. The Attendance Committee will help plan and implement ways to increase and/or improve the overall attendance of students through regular contact with parents and providing student incentive programs. March 21, 2019 through June 30, 2019; cost not to exceed $1,080.00; GAAP code 20-236-200-100-0009-19-82.

B. Proposal to Approve the STEM Leads For All District Schools BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to Approve the STEM Leads for All District Schools. STEM Leads will assist in increasing teacher knowledge of state science and math standards, to use student data to intervene and strategize on how to meet students’ needs based on data and improve teacher practice as measured by Danielson Framework. School year 2019-20; cost not to exceed $34, 103.52; GAAP code 20-275-200-101-0009-20-82; 11-000-221-320-0000-00-81.

C. Proposal to Approve Trenton Central High School Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to Approve Trenton Central High School Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony to be held at the Cure Arena in Trenton, NJ. Due to the increased size in graduation rates TCHS needs a space to facilitate the graduation ceremony. Saturday, June 22, 2019; cost not to exceed $11,512.00; GAAP codes 15-140-100-101-0009-00-05, 15-000-240-890-0000-00- 05.

D. Proposal to Approve the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) String, Percussion, Woodwinds & Brass Ensembles

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to Approve the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) String, Percussion, Woodwinds & Brass Ensembles. The ensembles will perform with students at Mott ES, Columbus ES, Gregory ES, Wilson ES, Grant ES PJ Hill ES, Franklin ES, ML King ES,



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Harrison ES, Robbins ES and Washington ES. The elementary school music teachers will select students for a one-hour assembly performance. April 1 through 30, 2019; no cost to the Board.

E. REVISED -Proposal to Approve Various Hands-On Science and Social Studies Assemblies: Mighty Mike Basketball - (Bounce Out the Stigma), Assembly Shows for Kids, Liberty Science Center – Rivera Middle School – BD. Approved on January Agenda

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to Approve Various Hands-On Science and Social Studies Assemblies: Mighty Mike Basketball - (Bounce Out the Stigma), Assembly Shows for Kids, Liberty Science Center – Rivera Middle School. Science teachers want students to have various hands on learning based on their course of study. The programs will increase over all student academic achievement, school climate will show improvement, students will apply real world math and science concepts and learn critical thinking and team building skills. January 29, 2019 through June 30, 2019; cost not to exceed $3,999.00; GAAP code 20-236-200-300-0000-19-82.

F. REVISED - Proposal to Approve the 2018-19 Professional Development (Reduced Day) June 20, 2019 – Rivera and Kilmer Middle School - BOARD APPROVED FEBRUARY 25, 2019. DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to Approve the 2018-19 Professional Development (Reduced Day) June 20, 2019 – Rivera and Kilmer Middle School. On June 20, 2019 Rivera and Kilmer Middle School will jointly host in collaboration with The College of New Jersey, a series of mini-breakout sessions for school staff focused on supporting students who experience trauma; no cost to the Board.

G. Proposal to Approve the Kulu Mele Dance & Drum Ensemble – Jefferson Elementary School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to Approve the Kulu Mele Dance & Drum Ensemble – Jefferson Elementary School. Kulu Mele Dance & Drum Ensemble will expose students to cultural and historically relevant entertainment and incentives. As a reward to positive behavior, students will participate in an assembly and then follow up with a dance behavior program to support behavior management and reduction in behavior referrals. April 15, 2019, cost not to exceed $2,300.00; GAAP code 20-236-100-300-0000-19-82.

H. Resolution to Approve to Accept Donation of 4 Club Invention STEM Programs Sponsored

by National Inventors Hall of Fame BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Accept Donation of 4 Club Invention STEM Programs Sponsored by National Inventors Hall of Fame. District students, grades 3 -5 can greatly benefit form enrichment experiences grounded in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). National Inventors Hall of Fame has offered 4 Club Invention STEM Programs, 5 sessions each, including paying $300 stipend to coordinators/teachers for each program. April 2019 through May 2019; no cost to the Board.

I. Resolution to Approve the Collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Approve the Collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC) for 2019-2020. The Boys & Girls Club will submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Education for a 5 year grant cycle serving students in a comprehensive afterschool program at Rivera MS and additionally serving youth from Gregory ES, Mott ES, Parker ES, ML King ES, Columbus ES, Hedgepeth-Williams MS and PJ Hill ES; no cost to the Board.



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J. Resolution to Approve to Accept a Day of Service from City Year Care Force in Partnership with NJ Cares – Rivera Middle School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Accept a Day of Service from City Year Care Force in partnership with NJ Cares – Rivera Middle School. City Year Care Force has selected Rivera MS as the Trenton Public School to conduct a Day of Service. They will organize volunteers and assist our partner, Mercer Street Friends with the beautification and development of a School Store. April 30, 2019; no cost to the Board.

K. Resolution to Approve the Donation From the Trenton Digital Initiative – Mott Elementary School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to Approve the Donation from the Trenton Digital Initiative – Mott Elementary School. Trenton Digital Initiative will donate refurbished computers to Mott ES in order to increase opportunities for students to gain/strengthen academic and technology skills outside of the classroom; no cost to the Board.

L. Resolution to Approve the Bilingual/ESL Three-Year Plan School Years 2017-2020 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for the Bilingual/ESL Three-Year Plan School Years 2017-2020. The plan provides general assurances based on N.J.A.C.6A:15, description of program staffing, program type and alternative program assurances; no cost to the Board (Attachment)

M. 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

Mar. Sylvia Kenney

MLK Mama Flora’s Italian Restaurant Ewing, NJ

Students will learn to build

positive character traits and

demonstrate appropriate social

skills.

30 6/7/2019 Grant $275 20-236-270-512-0000-19-

82

Mar. Pamela Kelly DTHS Capital City Sports Complex

Trenton, NJ

Students will apply health

related and skill related fitness

concepts to develop a healthy

active lifestyle.

80 4/6/2019 $0

Mar. Edward Butler

HPW Black Bear Lake Clarksburg, NJ

Students will develop and use a model to describe the function of a

cell.

315 6/7/2019 Grant Board

$14,977 20-049-100-890-0000-19-

82 15-190-100-590-0000-00-

08

Mar. Carrie Anne Harrell

HPW Gershwin Theater New York, NY

Students will present basic

analysis of Broadway Play.

40 5/1/2019 $0

Mar. Dawn Langford

HPW Princeton University Princeton, NJ

Students will attend the Young

Women’s Conference

explore career

20 3/22/ 2019

$0



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19

options and meet women scientists

and engineers.

Mar. Michael Iapalucci

DTHS Bushkill Falls Bushkill, PA

Students will learn about earth

forces and weathering formations.

50 4/30/ 2019

$0

Mar. David Caruso

TCHS Chambersburg Batting Cages Trenton, NJ

Students will improve motor

skills development.

35 3/21/2019 thru 6/21/ 2019

$0

Mar. Anthony Carsella

TCHS Unified Sports Trenton, NJ

Students will participate in

various physical activities designed for the success and participation of all

students.

250 5/31/ 2019; RD 6/7/2019

$0

Mar. Shawn Sergeant

TCHS University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Students will compete in the

Penn Relays and have opportunities

to discuss scholarship

opportunities.

30 4/25,26, 27/2019

Board $160

Mar. Keith Wallace

TCHS Mercer Co. Comm. College

W. Windsor, NJ

Students will have an opportunity to

learn about college and career readiness skills.

17 4/12/ 2019

$0

Mar. Keith Wallace


W. Windsor, NJ



18 4/12/ 2019

$0

Mar. Keith Wallace


W. Windsor, NJ



17 4/12/ 2019

$0

Mar. Marsha Martin

TCHS Montclair University Montclair, NJ



45 4/12/ 2019

$0

Mar. Scott Munro TCHS The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ



30 4/15/ 2019

$0

Mar. Keith Wallace

TCHS The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ



30 4/15/ 2019

$0

Mar. Jessica Massenet

TCHS Rutgers University N. Brunswick, NJ



30 5/02/ 2019

$0

Mar. Marsha Mason

TCHS The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ

Students will participate in the

Junior Achievement

Career Workshop.

15 4/16/ 2019

$0

Mar. Marsha Mason

TCHS A T & T Bedminster, NJ

Students will have an opportunity to learn about career

40 5/16/ 2019

$0



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opportunities.

Mar. Katie Zaeh TCHS Sharbell Development Corporation

Hamilton, NJ

Students will see project under

construction from a developer’s perspective.

26 4/11/ 2019

$0

Mar. Katie Zaeh TCHS Isles Trenton, NJ

Students will see urban renewal projects and

potential sites in Trenton.

13 4/18/ 2019

$0

Mar. Katie Zaeh TCHS War Memorial Building Field Trenton, NJ

Students will record

information on their projects.

13 5/7/2019 $0

Mar. Scott Munro TCHS Lincoln Center and Columbia University

New York, NY

Students will learn about

designing for sound and plan

educational goals after viewing

exhibits.

16 5/17/ 2019

$0

Mar. Scott Munro TCHS Princeton University -Architecture Princeton, NJ

Students will be exposed to local contemporary architecture.

13 6/14/ 2019

$0

Mar. Katie Zaeh TCHS Princeton University -Architecture Princeton, NJ

Students will be exposed to local contemporary architecture.

13 3/21/thru 6/19/ 2019

$0

Mar. Felicia Brown

TCHS McCarter Theater Princeton, NJ

Students will discuss and design

a project after viewing

performance.

38 3/21/ 2019

$0

Mar. Felicia Brown

TCHS Passage Theater Trenton, NJ


technical design and apply to class

project.

38 3/22/ 2019

$0

Mar. Britton Garnjost

TCHS BSB Gallery Trenton, NJ

Students will view and critique artwork in a

gallery setting.

72 4/12/ 2019

$0

Mar. Lew Freimark

TCHS The Jewish Heritage Museum

New York, NY

Students will learn about life in Europe during the

Holocaust.

54 4/17/ 2019

Board $1,654 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

05

Mar. Scott Munro TCHS Roebling Lofts Trenton, NJ

Students will be exposed to local adaptive reuse architectural

projects.

13 3/29/ 2019

$0

Mar. Rachel Haslon

Kilmer The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ



25 4/5/2019 $0

Mar. Danita Christmas

Robbins Chestnut Ave. Garden Trenton, NJ

Students will participate in

readying soil for vegetable seeding.

168 4/9/2019 $0

Mar. Alan Wilkins

HPW Liacouras Center Philadelphia, PA

Students will learn vocal,

performance and diction techniques.

22 6/4/2019 $0



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21

Mar. Randy Morrison

TNGA Mercer Co. Comm. College

W. Windsor, NJ



9 4/12/ 2019

$0

Mar. Enrique Rivera

Grant Colonial Bowling Lawrenceville, NJ

Students will learn the science

and physics behind bowling.

260 3/22/ 2019

Board $1,863 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

20 15-190-100-590-0000-00-

20 Mar. Susan

Anderson HPW Project Freedom

Trent Center Trenton, NJ

Students will build positive

relationships with community members.

15 per day 3/14, 4/1, 4/8/2019

B & G Club

$300 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

08 Board

approved on

1/28/2019. Change in dates

Mar. Joseph Pucciatti

TCHS Rockefeller School at Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

Orchestra will perform.

36 4/17/ 2019

$0

Mar. Joseph Pucciatti Norberto

Diaz

TCHS TCNJ Ewing, NJ

Orchestra will perform for Crime

Victim’s Right Week.

37 4/12/ 2019

Grant $274 20-044-200-500-0000-18-

81

Mar. Davon Wheeler Norberto

Diaz

Robbins TBOE Trenton, NJ

Students to perform at TBOE

Meeting

25 4/15/ 2019

$0

Mar. David Lerner

Kilmer TBOE Trenton, NJ

Students to perform at TBOE

Meeting

40 3/25/ 2019

$0

Mar. Bernadette Trapp

Rivera Rose Garden Hamilton, NJ

Students will receive incentive

being promoted to 9th grade.

50 5/31/ 2019

Board $275 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

15 BD.

Approved Dec.

Agenda; change of

date.

Mar. Bettina Franz

Rivera Smithsonian Museums Washington, DC


various American History events.

90 5/23/ 2019

Grant $3614 20-236-200-500-

000-19-82 BD.

Approved Jan.

Agenda; change of

date.

Mar. Hollie Kaplan

Rivera Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA

Students will learn that scientist and technologists

use a variety of tools.

30 5/9/2019 Board $1290 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

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

15 BD.

Approved Dec.

Agenda; change of



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date.

Mar. Ieshia Dawkins

Rivera The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ

Students will learn about high

quality career pathways by

attending a 4 yr. college.

90 4/10/ 2019

Grant $1529 20-236-200-500-0000-19-

82

Mar. Lenora Hines

Harrison NJ State Museum Trenton, NJ


natural history, earth and the solar

system.

50 5/16/ 2019

Board $548 15-190-100-590-0000-00-

22 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

22

Mar. Lorraine Brozena

PJ Hill Johnson’s Corner Farm

Medford, NJ

Students will learn how seeds

grow and the needs for plants.

126 5/24/ 2019

Board $2,629 15-000-270-512-0000-00-

32 15-190-100-590-0000-00-

32 BD.

Approved on Dec. Agenda;

change in cost.

Mar. Rosa Gonzalez Sandra

Iturbides Katia

Zorogastua

Dunn Bristol Meyer Squibb Lawrenceville, NJ

Students will be exposed to STEM topics and career

readiness.

10 5/3/2019 Grant $973 20-245-200-580-0000-19-

82 BD.

Approved on Feb. Agenda,

Cost added.


Iturbides Katia

Zorogastua

Dunn Rutgers University Camden, NJ


readiness.

20 5/10/ 2019

Grant $1,055 20-245-200-580-0000-19-

82 BD.


Cost added.


Iturbides Katia

Zorogastua

Dunn Princeton University Princeton, NJ


readiness.

10 6/7/2019 Grant $320 20-245-200-580-0000-19-

82 BD.


Cost added.

Mar. Alakee Bethea

Jefferson Blue Line Defense & Fitness, LLC

Ewing, NJ

Students will learn coping skills

for stress relief and conflict resolution.

50 3/26 & 4/2/2019

Grant $1940 20-236-270-512-0000-19-

82

Mar. Alakee Bethea

Jefferson Philadelphia Insectarium

Philadelphia, PA

Students will learn about insects

and their life

50 4/4 & 5/2/ 2019

Grant $1449 20-236-270-512-0000-19-



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cycles. 82 20-236-100-890-0000-19-

82 Mar. Phyllis

Brandl Wilson Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Pt. Pleasant, NJ Students will

observe animals in their habitat

10 4/12/ 2019

Grant $140 20-236-200-500-0000-19-

82 20-236-100-800-0000-19-

82 Mar. Dorita Gray TCHS Professional Trade

Show Atlantic City, NJ


personal care opportunities

enhanced by self-improvement and

current trends.

40 5/6/2019 Grant $3,201 20-361-200-500-0000-19-

05 20-361-100-890-0000-19-

05 Mar. Felicia

Brown TCHS Passage Theater/Mill

Hill Playhouse Trenton, NJ

Students will critique writing

and stage design.

38 5/23/ 2019

$0

Mar. Felicia Brown

TCHS McCarter Theater Princeton, NJ


technical design and apply to their

class project.

41 4/17/ 2019

$0

Mar. Kayla Taylor

Rivera The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ

Students will tour campus and listen

to business presentation.

11 4/3/2019 $0

Mar. Eris Tunstall

Kilmer Trenton City Liter March

Ewing, NJ

Students will use personal and interpersonal

skills to support a healthy, active

lifestyle.

115 6/5/2019 $0

Mar. Debra Amon Rivera Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ

Students will learn earth science

in a hands on manner

HUMAN RESOURCES

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

approves the following personnel transactions:

a. CREATION OF POSITION

TITLE NUMBER OF

POSITIONS

LOCATION

Executive Director of Human Resources 1 Central Office

Principal (Bilingual) 1 Trenton Global Academy

Principal (Behavior Services) 1 Trenton Restorative Center

b. RETIREMENTS LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION LOCATION YEARS OF

SERVICE

EFFECTIVE DATE

Driscoll Karen Kindergarten Teacher King 31 7/1/19

Freimark Lewis Social Studies Teacher TCHS-VAPA 18 7/1/19

McQuade Michael Mason Building & Grounds 27 8/1/19



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Scott-Randolph Amy Special Education

Teacher (Inclusion)

Daylight/Twilight 27 7/1/19

c. RESIGNATIONS LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE

Ward Jason Special Education Teacher (MD) Mott 3/31/19

Nicolini Joann Elementary Teacher Gr 2 Parker 3/13/19

d. EMERGENTS LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION SALARY/STEP EFFECTIVE NOTE

Bishara Yvette ESL Teacher Robbins $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-

6/30/19, pro-rated

Replacing I. Haikal who

was reassigned to King.

Bowers Terri Psychologist Specialize Services $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-

6/30/19, pro-rated

Filling a vacancy.

Cimis Eugene Music Teacher Jefferson $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 4/12/19-

6/30/19, pro-

rated

Replacing Jason Hui

who is resigning.

DeJesus Inez Assistant

Comptroller

Accounting &

Payroll

$102,500 - CFA 3/26/19/6/30/19,

pro-rated

Replacing L. Yanogacio

who is resigning.

Drakes Kevin Business Teacher Daylight/Twilight $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-

6/30/19, pro-rated

Filling a vacancy.

McCaden Dorothy Business Teacher Daylight/Twilight $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-

6/30/19, pro-rated

Replacing S. Lowery

who is resigning.

Parashis Samuel Psychologist Specialize Services $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-

6/30/19, pro-

rated

Filling a vacancy.

Peredina Babette Music Teacher Hill $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-

6/30/19, pro-

rated

Replacing A. Coplan

who resigned.

Phanse Vrunda Math Teacher Dunn $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-6/30/19, pro-

rated

Filling a vacancy.

Porter Ishanae Elementary Teacher Gr 3

Gregory $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-6/30/19, pro-

rated

Replacing L. Hopson who was transferred.

Snead Wayne Elementary Teacher Gr 5

King $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-6/30/19, pro-

rated

Replacing M. Burkart-Penn who is resigning.

Thompson Raina Elementary

Teacher Gr 2

Jefferson $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 4/12/19-

6/30/19, pro-rated

Filling a vacancy.

Weinick Tammy Special Education

(Life Skills)

Daylight/Twilight $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-

6/30/19, pro-rated

Replacing Y. Richards

who retired.

Zeleznik Mary Elementary

Teacher Gr 4

Franklin $55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA 3/26/19-

6/30/19, pro-

rated

Filling a vacancy.

e. TRANSFERS

LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

FROM

POSITION

FROM

LOCATION

TO POSITION TO LOCATION EFFECTIVE NOTES

Saad Rania Special

Education

Teacher (BD)

Wilson Elementary

Teacher Gr 2

Grant 3/26/19 – 6/30/19

f. APPOINTMENTS LAST FIRST FROM TO POSITION FROM TO FROM SALARY TO SALARY EFFECTIVE



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NAME NAME POSITION LOCATION LOCATION

Gilliard Ryan Custodian Interim Head

Custodian

Jefferson Harrison $54,176

($53,426+750

longevity, FA, Step 9-CUS)

$60,522.04

(59,772.04+$750

longevity, HD, Step 9-CUS)

12/17/18-6/30/19,

pro-rated

Moore Eucles Music Teacher Secondary

Instrumental Music Teacher

King Dunn No change in salary No change in salary 5/21/19-6/30/19,

pro-rated

Yawn Oliver Custodian Interim Head Columbus Columbus $54,676

($53,426+$1,250 longevity FA, Step 9-

CUS)

$61,022.04

($59,772.04+$1,250 longevity, HD, Step

9-CUS)

12/21/18-6/15/19,

pro-rated

g. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION FROM SALARY TO SALARY EFFECTIVE NOTE

Ugorji Florence Kindergarten Teacher

Jefferson $55,515 BA, Step 1-TEA

$58,656 ($57,065 MA, Step 1 - TEA + $1,500

dual certification)

1/9/19-6/30/19, pro-rated

Submitted proof of master’s degree

and dual

certification.

Koonce Charles Director of

Behavioral

Services

Central Office $130,00 – DIR 2,

Step 1 – TAS

$139,000 – DIR 2, Step 7 –

TAS

2/14/19-6/30/19, pro-

rated

Submitted proof of

previous

experience.

Paredes Alma In School Suspension

Teacher

Hedgepeth/ Williams

$55,515-BA, Step 1-TEA

$57,715-BA, Step 7-TEA 2/13/19-6/30/19, pro-rated

Submitted proof of previous

experience.

h. APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE ADMINISTRATOR FOR 2018-2019

LAST NAME FIRST NAME LOCATION SALARY

Britt Penny Talent Acquisition and

Development/Human Resources

$450 per diem

Kendeall Clifford Talent Acquisition and

Development/Human Resources

$450 per diem

i. LEAVES OF ABSENCE

ID REASON EEFECTIVE

106571 Medical 2/27/19-3/29/19, with pay

111989 Medical 3/18/19-5/6/19, without pay

119396 FLA 3/4/19-5/27/19, without pay

102427 Medical 2/11/19-3/17/19, with pay

106409 Medical 3/11/19-4/19/19, with pay

112316 FLA 3/1/19-6/6/19, without pay

j. EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE

ID REASON EEFECTIVE

105256 Medical 3/2/19-4/5/19, with pay

106076 Medical 3/7/19-4/5/19, with pay

106101 Medical 3/1/19-3/22/19, with pay

k. RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE

ID REASON EEFECTIVE

100097 Medical 2/4/19

101550 Medical 2/4/19

104469 Medical 3/4/19



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104824 FLA 3/5/19

104834 Medical 3/18/19

105720 FLA 3/7/19

106344 Medical 3/11/19

107292 Medical 3/1/19

111235 Sabbatical 3/1/19

111957 Family 2/25/19

111979 Medical 1/22/19

112119 FLA 3/4/19

l. CONTRACTUAL ENTITLEMENTS LAST NAME FIRST

NAME

UNIT NUMBER OF

SICK DAYS

NUMBER OF

VACATION DAYS

AMOUNT NOTE

Aranguren Williams CUS 83 5 $7,901.57

Crowley Larry CUS 85.5 5 $7,188.74

Fitzpatrick (Estate of) Jessica TEA 155.5 0 $25,417.05

Royal (Estate of) Sarah TEA 339.5 0 $56,907.12

m. LONGEVITY LAST NAME FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION YEARS EFFECTIVE AMOUNT NOTE

Reynolds-

Weather

Erica Senior

Accountant

Central Office 25 2/27/19-6/30/19,

pro-rated

$700

n. BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION LOCATION SALARY GAAP EFFECTIVE NOTE

Abramowitz Stephanie AM Intervention Program

(Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Appleby Kurt AM Intervention Program

(Substitute) Grant $42.00 20-236-100-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Bachik Cora AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Brown Barrington AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Carral Mary AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Clark Joyce AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

DeMino Marla AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Della Penna Blair AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Ennis Ashlee AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Gilroy Jane AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Grant Debbie AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Grube Sharon AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Hopson Lauren AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $2,142 per person.

Johnson Bonita AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Jones Archie AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Kane Sung AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Landgraf Regina AM Intervention Program Grant $42.00 20-236-100- 3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed



Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

27

(Substitute) 101-0009-19-82 $2,142 per person.

Livesey Nancy AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Mason Margaret AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Megeed Indgrid AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

McKinney Christine AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Merdian Steven AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Montero-Cruz Zahira AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Morales Evette AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Nardone Monica AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Ottenberg Howard AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Owens Charles AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Peterson Callvin AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Pirrera Erin AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Preston Brittany AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Rankin Charlotte AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Reid April AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Rios Luz AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Rivera Enrique AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Rivera Marta AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Sabol Nicole AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Sadowy Mandy AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Scariolo Mildred AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Smith Ana AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Stewart Marybeth AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Stillwell Hope AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Stahlbrand Susanne AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Tymczysyn Natalie AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Thomas Alan AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Vynnytsky Dora AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Winckler Barbara AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Wiley Latoya AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Zenquis Elena AM Intervention Program


101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$2,142 per person.

Petinga-Santiago

Jennifer AM Intervention Program (Substitute)

Grant $42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


Truppo Shawn Teacher of History for Daylight/Twilig $42.00 13-601-100- 3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed



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28

Adult High School ht 101-0000-00-35 $5,040 total program.

Russell Mary Teacher of English for

Adult High School

Daylight/

Twilight

$42.00 13-601-100-

101-0000-00-35

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$5,040 total program.

Baird Marva Online Teacher for Adult

High School

Daylight/

Twilight

$42.00 13-601-100-

101-0000-00-35

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$5,040 total

program.

Fabisch Deidre Teacher for Adult High

School (Substitute)

Daylight/

Twilight

$42.00 13-601-100-

101-0000-00-35

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$5,040 total

program.

Rodriquez Ashley Teacher for Adult High School (Substitute)

Daylight/ Twilight

$42.00 13-601-100-101-0000-00-35

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $5,040 total

program.

Davis Antoinette All Kids Thrive Grant-

Nurse

Central

Services

$36.00 20-047-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $288

per person.

Freeman Marc All Kids Thrive Grant-

Teacher

Central

Services

$36.00 20-047-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $288

per person. Ubah Ngozi All Kids Thrive Grant-

Teacher Central Services

$36.00 20-047-200-101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $288 per person.

Mayberg Kenneth Recorder Club-Advisor Mott $42.00 15-401-100-

110-0009-00-26

4/1/19-6/14/19 Not to exceed

$1,260 per person.

Kennedy Rickie Recorder Club-Advisor Mott $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-26


Vizenfelder Shawn Afterschool STEM

Program

Columbus $42.00 15-401-100-

110-0009-00-14

3/26/19-5/219 Not to exceed


Harris Estella Afternoon Registration

Assignment

Central

Services

$50.51 11-000-211-

105-0009-00-69

3/6/18-3/30/19

Love Indra Afternoon Registration Assignment

Central Services

$53.63 11-000-211-105-0009-00-69

3/6/18-3/30/19

Ware Lorraine Afternoon Registration

Assignment

Central

Services

$46.62 11-000-211-

105-0009-00-69

3/6/18-3/30/19

Howland Jacqlyn School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27

2/26/19-6/30/19 Correction to title. Board Approved

2/25/19. Not to

exceed $3,000 total program.

Herring Rachel School Leadership Club

Advisor (Substitute) Parker $42.00 15-401-100-

110-0009-00-27

2/26/19-6/30/19 Correction to title.

Board Approved

2/25/19. Not to exceed $3,000 total

program.

Moschas Elena School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Vogelei Ronald School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved 2/25/19. Not to

exceed $3,000 total

program.

Austin Tasha School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Magley Madeline School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Becerra Claire School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to

exceed $3,000 total



Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

29

program.

Gizo Barbara School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved


program.

Lambert Laura School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Quayson Cynthia School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved


program.

Battle Samantha School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27




Robinson Donna School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved


program.

Jackson Kathleen School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Hoffman Karla School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved

2/25/19. Not to

exceed $3,000 total

program.

Gresko Nicole School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Bustamante Gabrielle School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Long Francis School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Paulick Jennifer School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Reyes Carmen School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Borota Stefan School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Flowers Kathryn School Leadership Club Parker $42.00 15-401-100- 2/26/19-6/30/19 Correction to title.



Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

30

Advisor (Substitute) 110-0009-00-27 Board Approved 2/25/19. Not to

exceed $3,000 total

program.

Romeo Thomas School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved


program.

Lemaszewski Lucy School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Darling Beth School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved


program.

McGlynn Cheryl School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


DeSanctis Teresa School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved


program.

Graves Sharon School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Hatley Suzanne School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27


Board Approved


program.

Figliano Anthony School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Nassif Eman School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

McClure Gayle School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Pantoja Jolanda School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Maldonado Miriam School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


Vasquez Kimberly School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27





Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

31


Walker Shirley School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Lituma Gloria School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27


2/25/19. Not to


DiBona Adam School Leadership Club


110-0009-00-27



exceed $3,000 total

program.

Denton Jacqueline School Leadership Club Advisor (Substitute)

Parker $42.00 15-401-100-110-0009-00-27



program.

Wyatt-Simpson Linda Attendance Team

Meetings

King $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed to


Fullard Kelly Attendance Team

Meetings

King $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82



McRae Mia Attendance Team

Meetings

King $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82


$1,080 total

program.

Munro Scott PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85


$5,184 total

program.

Francis Alvin PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85

3/26/19-6/21/19 Not to exceed to $5,184 total

program.

Smith Katrina PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


program.

Marino Nicole PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Cunningham Debra PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Massenatt Jessica PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Monzon Danielle PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85


$5,184 total

program.

Peroni Mark PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85


$5,184 total

program.

Ruggiano Bridget PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


program.

Sorrentio Scott PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


program.

Mingin Wesley PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Fennell Gerald PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85





Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

32

Nadadhur Raman PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


program.

Pandolfini Michael

Prunetti Robert PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


program.

Pollock John PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


program.

Morris Monica PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Wakefield Stephanie PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85


$5,184 total

program.

Feliciano Crystal PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Riddick Monique PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85


$5,184 total

program.

Zwierzynski Elizabeth PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85


$5,184 total

program.

Brown Felicia PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


program.

Cravo Helen PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


program.

Gray Dorita PLC Planning TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85


$5,184 total

program.

Rahman Tauheedah Girls Circle Advisor Washington $42.00 15-401-100-

110-0009-00-30



Carlin Marion Online Teacher-Extended

Day

Daylight/Twilig

ht

$42.00 20-236-100-

1010009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$5,800 total

program.

Konig Barbara Google Site Training Cyberspace and

Various

Computer Labs in the District

$36.00 20-285-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/12/19 Name was omitted

from the previous

agenda. Not to exceed $2,325.24

total program.

Rice Jacquelynn Google Site Training Cyberspace and Various

Computer Labs

in the District

$36.00 20-285-200-101-0009-19-82

3/5/19 Correction to name. Not to exceed

$2,325.24 total

program.

Abreu Martiza Spring Kindergarten Screenings of Perspective

ELL Placement

Bilingual/ESL Centers

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


program.

Agrawal Natasha Spring Kindergarten Screenings of Perspective

ELL Placement


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


program.

Cabrera Yolanda Spring Kindergarten

Screenings of Perspective ELL Placement

Bilingual/ESL

Centers

$42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed


Cisneros-Laber Sonnia Spring Kindergarten

Screenings of Perspective ELL Placement

Bilingual/ESL

Centers

$42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed


Fullard Kelly Spring Kindergarten

Screenings of Perspective

ELL Placement

Bilingual/ESL

Centers

$42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$47,040 total

program.

Herrera Daisy Spring Kindergarten

Screenings of Perspective

ELL Placement

Bilingual/ESL

Centers

$42.00 11-240-100-

101-0009-00-81

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$47,040 total

program.



Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

33

Kelley Dawn Spring Kindergarten Screenings of Perspective

ELL Placement


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


program.

Zorogastua Katia Spring Kindergarten Screenings of Perspective

ELL Placement


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


program.

Harris Armond Robotics Club Advisor Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 15-401-100-

110-0009-00-08

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $840

total program.

Gaffin Jonthan Green Team Club Advisor Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 15-401-100-

110-0009-00-08

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $840

total program.

Allen Shanika 8th Grade Tutorial Advisor Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 20-236-100-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed


Anderson Susan 8th Grade Tutorial Advisor Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 20-236-100-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$4,788 total

program.

Jones-Sellers Bahiyaa 8th Grade Tutorial Advisor Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 20-236-100-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed


McGrath Elise 8th Grade Tutorial Advisor Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 20-236-100-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$4,788 total

program.

Reese Stacey 8th Grade Tutorial Advisor Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 20-236-100-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$4,788 total

program.

Taylor Derek 8th Grade Tutorial Advisor Hedgepeth/ Williams

$42.00 20-236-100-101-0009-19-82


program.

Dice Michelle Fitness Club Advisor Hedgepeth/ Williams

$42.00 20-033-100-101-0000-18-08


program.

Campbell Shinetta Fitness Club Advisor

(Substitute)

Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 20-033-100-

101-0000-18-08

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed

$1,512 total

program.

Nixon Lori Fitness Club Advisor Hedgepeth/

Williams

$42.00 20-033-100-

101-0000-18-08

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed


o. PROESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION LOCATION SALARY GAAP EFFECTIVE NOTE

Appleby Kurt PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20

3/5/19-3/12/19 Omitted from the

previous board agenda. Not to exceed


Bachik Cora PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20

3/5/19-3/12/19 Omitted from the previous board

agenda. Not to exceed


Carral Mary PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Clark Joyce PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board

agenda. Not to exceed $2,500 total program.

DeMino Marla PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Ennis Ashlee PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Gilroy Jane PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

34


Grant Debbie PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Hopson Lauren PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Johnson Donita PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Jones Archie PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board



Kane Sung PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board


Landgraf Regina PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Megeed Ingrid PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Montero-Cruz Zahira PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Morales Evette PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Nardone Monica PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board


Ottenberg Howard PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Owens Charles PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Peterson Callvin PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Pierrera Erin PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Preston Brittany PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board


Rankins Charlotte PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board


Rios Luz PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100- 3/5/19-3/12/19 Omitted from the



Monday – March 25, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

35

101-0009-00-20 previous board agenda. Not to exceed


Rivera Enrique PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Rivera Marta PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Sabol Nicole PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board


Sadowy Mandy PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board


Scariolo Mildred PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Smith Ana PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Stahlbrand Susanne PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Stewart Marybeth PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board


Tymczysyn Natalie PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20


previous board


Wiley Latoya PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-

101-0009-00-20




Winckler Barbara PLC for Eureka Math Grant $36.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-20




Brown Felicia CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85

3/26/19-6/21/19 Not to exceed to $5,184 total program.

Cravo Helen CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Cunningham Debra CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Feliciano Crystal CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Fennell Gerald CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


Francis Alvin CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Gray Dorita CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


Marino Nicole CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Massenatt Jessica CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


Mingin Wesley CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85





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Monzon Danielle CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


Morris Monica CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Munro Scott CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


Nadadhur Raman CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Pandolfini Robert CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


Peroni Mark CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Pollock John CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


Riddick Monique CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Ruggiano Bridget CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-85


Smith Katrina CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Sorrentio Scott CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Wakefield Stephanie CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Zwierzynski Elizabeth CTE Staff TCHS $36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-85



Allavane Prabha Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Allen Shanika Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Bekarciak Mark Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Cannon Martin Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Goff Pamela Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Harris Armon Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Jones-Sellers Bahiyaa Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

McGarth Elise Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Pekata Laura Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/ Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000 total program.

Reese Stacey Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Taylor Derek Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/ Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000 total program.

Thelisma Diana Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Wiley Jeffrey Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

Williams Bruce Carnegie Extended Day Hedgepeth/

Williams

$36.00 20-236-200-

101-0009-19-82

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $10,000

total program.

p. COACHING APPOINTMENT LAST

NAME

FIRST

NAME

POSITION LOCATION SALARY GAAP EFFECTIVE

Cahill Sean Girls Spring

Track Coach

Dunn $2,518.00 11-402-100-101-0010-00-55 3/15/19-5/30/19

q. NOVICE/PROVISIONAL TEACHER WORKSHOPS

LAST NAME FIRST

NAME

RATE GAAP CODE EFFECTIVE NOTE



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Taylor Kayla $36.00 1-000-223-101-0009-

00-52

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $216

per person.

Sheridan Michael $36.00 1-000-223-101-0009-

00-52

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $216

per person.

McBride Ryan $36.00 1-000-223-101-0009-

00-52

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $216

per person.

r. MENTOR TEACHERS

LAST NAME FIRST NAME RATE GAAP CODE EFFECTIVE NOTE

Moore Eucles $36.00 1-000-223-101-

0009-00-52

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $216

per person.

Taylor Melanie $36.00 1-000-223-101-

0009-00-52

3/26/19-6/30/19 Not to exceed $216

per person.

s. VOLUNTEERS

LAST NAME FIRST NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE

Carthan Calvin Volunteer Columbus 2/20/19-6/30/19

Fink John Volunteer Coach TCHS 8/1/19-11/15-19

Green Jordan Volunteer Coach TCHS 3/26/19-6/30/19

Newton Eva Mae Volunteer Columbus 3/26/19-6/30/19

Sutton Shana Volunteer King 3/26/19-6/30/19

t. STUDENT INTERNS LAST NAME FIRST NAME SITE TEACHER LOCATION SCHOOL/COLLEGE EFFECTIVE

Capalbo Melanie Sandy Jimenea Columbus TCNJ 3/26/19-4/19/19

Minaya Jasmine Elyse Halperin Rivera and TCHS NJCU 3/26/19-6/30/19

Nolan Shayla Nicole Backlund TCHS TCNJ 3/26/19-6/30/19

Rodriguez Estefany Nicole Backlund TCHS TCNJ 3/26/19-4/19/19

Tyson Ida Shavonne Carter Gregory Rider University 3/26/19-6/30/19

u. JOB DESCRIPTIONS - PULLED

Executive Director of Human Resources

Principal (Bilingual)

Principal (Behavior Services)

FINANCE & FACILITIES

a. Appropriation Transfers – January 2019

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

b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – January 2019

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



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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 2019, 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 2019

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, 2019, 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

Mar. James Jones Teacher TNGA Boys CVC Tennis Tournament

West Windsor, NJ

4/29/2019 RD

4/30/2019

$0

Mar. Nicole Carmichael

Teacher CSB Grand Canyon National

Administrators Open House

Phoenix, AZ 4/4 thru 7/2019

$0

Mar. Elizabeth DeJesus

CAO CSB Grand Canyon National

Administrators Open House


$0

Mar. Lanise Hill Teacher Kilmer FLENJ Spring Annual Conference

Iselin, NJ 4/5 thru 6/2019

$0



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Mar. Sandra Estrada Teacher Robbins New Techniques in Blending Instruction

Harrisburg, PA

4/3 thru 4/2019

$0

Mar. David Valeri Supervisor CSB Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Hamilton, NJ 4/2/2019 $0

Mar. Howard Mark Counselor Rivera Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder


Mar. Valerie Hedgpeth

Counselor TNGA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder


Mar. Linda Simpson Counselor MLK Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder


Mar. Stacie Chapman Manager CSB The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ 3/8/2019

Board 11-000-251-580-0000-00-

52 BD.

Approved on Jan.

Agenda; change of

date

Mar. Adrienne Wright

Generalist CSB The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ 3/8/2019 Board 11-000-251-580-0000-00-

52 BD.

Approved on Jan.

Agenda; change of

date

Mar. Lorcha Lewis Principal Parker NJPSA Transforming EC

Institute

Monroe, NJ 3/18,5/7, 10/11/

2019

$0 BD. Approved on Dec. Agenda;

change of dates

Mar. Claire Becerra Teacher Parker NJPSA Transforming EC

Institute

Monroe, NJ 3/18,5/7, 10/11/

2019


change of dates

Mar. Ronald Vogelei Teacher Parker NJPSA Transforming EC

Institute

Monroe, NJ 3/18,5/7, 10/11/

2019


change of dates

Mar. Linda Simpson Counselor MLK Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder


Mar. Kim Page Principal Washington Transforming Early Childhood Institute

Workshop

Monroe, NJ 5/7 & 10/11/

2019

$0

Mar. Elizabeth Brown Teacher Washington Transforming Early Childhood Institute

Workshop

Monroe, NJ 5/7 & 10/11/

2019

$0

Mar. Lisa Cannon Teacher Washington Transforming Early Childhood Institute

Workshop

Monroe, NJ 5/7 & 10/11/

2019

$0

Mar. Patricia Reis Teacher Washington Transforming Early Childhood Institute

Workshop

Monroe, NJ 5/7 & 10/11/

2019

$0

Mar. Terry Lane Principal Franklin Transforming Early Childhood Institute

Workshop

Monroe, NJ 5/7/2019 $0

Mar. Christine Clark Lit. Leader Franklin Transforming Early Childhood Institute

Workshop

Monroe, NJ 5/7/2019 $0

Mar. Yakima Leak Teacher Franklin Transforming Early Monroe, NJ 5/7/2019 $0



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Childhood Institute Workshop

Mar. Shannon Burton Teacher Franklin Transforming Early Childhood Institute

Workshop

Monroe, NJ 5/7/2019 $0

Mar. Marilyn Eure Lit. Leader Washington Transforming Early Childhood Institute

Workshop

Monroe, NJ 5/7/2019 $0

Mar. Keysha Jackson Manager CSB NJ Assoc. of Federal Program Admin.

(NJAFPA) Conference

Princeton, NJ 5/30/2019 $0

Mar. Scott Munro Teacher TCHS Nat’l Summit for Educational Equity

Conference

Arlington, Va. 4/28 thru 5/2/2019

Grant $2,758 20-361-200-580-0000-19-

05

Mar. Alvin Francis Teacher TCHS Nat’l Summit for Educational Equity

Conference

Arlington, Va. 4/28 thru 5/2/2019

Grant $2,758 20-361-200-580-0000-19-

05

Mar. Jennifer Yarde Supervisor CSB Lexia Leadership Summit


$0

Mar. Keith Miles Asst. Super. CSB Lexia Leadership Summit


$0

Mar. Keshia Gaymon Ojeikere

Principal Harrison MCC Administrator’s Day


Mar. Elizabeth DeJesus

CAO CSB Waterford Site Visit South, AL. 4/10 thru 12/ 2019

$0

Mar. Jennifer Yarde Supervisor CSB Waterford Site Visit South, AL. 4/10 thru 12/ 2019

$0

Mar. Addie Daniels-Lane

Board Member CSB NJSBA Conference – GPS for Visionary

Leadership

Princeton NJ 5/3-5/ 2019

$0

e. Facilities Report – March 2019 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.

DATES OF

USAGE

DAY FACILITY TIME

PE

RM

IT TBOE or

Outside Usage

MT

G

PR

OG

Pr

of.

D

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Re

cr

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Oth

er

Legal - Arbitration Hearing

05/13/19 Monday Administration 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A16-10407 TBOE X

Superintendent of Schools - Parent Liaison Meeting

03/01/19 Friday Administration 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A16-10233 TBOE X

King ES - Everyday Matters Parent Conference

05/18/19 Saturday King ES 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

A16-11114 TBOE X

Rivera MS/Mercer Street Friends - Future Entrepreneurs Club

02/04/19 - 05/15/19

Mon. & Wed.

Rivera MS 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

A16-10440 TBOE/

OUTSIDE X

Gregory ES - Technology Night

03/14/19 -03/28/19

Thursday Gregory ES 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

8711 TBOE X

Gregory ES - Math Night

02/21/19 Thursday Gregory ES 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

8702 TBOE X

Kilmer MS - Memorial Program for Kay'quan Wheeler

02/12/19 Tues. & Thurs.

Kilmer MS 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A16-9764 TBOE X

Hedgepeth-Williams MS - Annual Black History Program Practice

02/13/19 - 02/15/19

Wed. - Fri. Hedgepeth-

Williams MS 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

A16-11161 TBOE X



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Curriculum - Trenton Music Makers After-School Music Program

02/25/19 - 06/19/19

Mon., Tues. & Thurs.

Hedgepeth-Williams MS

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A16-10802 TBOE/

OUTSIDE X

TCHS Main - Talent Show Practice

March - 19th & 26th April - 2nd, 9th, 16th &

30th

Tuesdays TCHS - 1001 W. State St.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

8454 TBOE X

TCHS Main - Trenton Prevention Policy Board

02/13/19 Wednesday TCHS - 1001 W. State St.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A16-9114 TBOE X

Curriculum - Any Given Child Annual Visual and Performing Arts Festival

06/13/19 Thursday Kilmer MS 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A16-10811 TBOE X

Human Resources - DEAC Meeting

03/07/19 Thursday Administration 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

9331 TBOE X

Business Office - Legal Bid Opening

03/19/19 Tuesday Administration 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A16-10838 TBOE X

School Health - Wellness Council Meeting


A16-10418 TBOE X

School Support - TPS and TPD Partnership Meeting

02/27/19 Wednesday Administration 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

A16-10845 TBOE X

School Health - Google Professional Development

03/04/19 Monday Columbus ES 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

A16-10417 TBOE X

King ES/PTO - Parental Involvement

03/25/19 Monday King ES 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

A16-9721 TBOE X

Curriculum - Parent Activitiy Committee

06/05/19 Wednesday Daylight/Twili

ght 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

A16-8921 TBOE X

Curriculum - ESL/Bilingual Extended Day Program

02/01/19 - 06/21/19

Mon. - Fri. Rivera MS 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

A16-10436 TBOE X

Superintendent of Schools - SEPAG

03/26/19 Tuesday Administration 4:45 PM - 7:30 PM

A16-9508 TBOE X

Superintendent of Schools - FACE Committee

03/05/19 Tuesday King ES 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

A16-11115 TBOE X

Special Services - Child Study Team Meeting

03/04/19 Monday Administration 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A16-10839 TBOE X

Human Resources - TCNJ Student Intern Meeting


9333 TBOE X

Human Resources - Career Fair


9332 TBOE X

Hill ES - Mother/Son Dance

05/09/19 Thursday Hill ES 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM

9109 TBOE X

Legal - Arbitration Hearing


A16-10408 TBOE X

Hedgepeth-Williams MS - Gospel Showcase

03/22/19 Friday Hedgepeth-


A16-10358 TBOE X

Curriculum - History Textbook Fair

04/05/19 Friday Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A16-10816 TBOE X

Hedgepeth-Williams - MYAP Program

02/18/19 - 06/20/19

Mon. - Fri. Hedgepeth-


A16-11164 TBOE X

Business Office - Special Board Meeting

03/12/19 Tuesday Administration 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A16-9753 TBOE X

Superintendent of Schools - Planning Committee Parent Conference

03/27/19 Wednesday Administration 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

A16-9506 TBOE X

Business & Technical Association - General Meeting

03/11/19 Monday Administration 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

A16-10841 TBOE X

Franklin ES - Family 04/04/19 Thursday Franklin ES 5:30 PM - A16-10453 TBOE X



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Trivia Night 7:00 PM

Hedgepeth-Williams MS - Intro to Rugby

03/18/19, 03/20/19 & 03/22/19

Mon., Wed., & Fri.

Hedgepeth-Williams MS

2:40 PM - 4:00 PM

A16-11168 TBOE X

Hedgepeth-Williams MS - Science Fair

03/21/19 Thursday Hedgepeth-


A16-11163 TBOE X

Jefferson ES - Student 3:3 Basketball Tournament

03/27/19 Wednesday Jefferson ES 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

A16-8825 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, March 25, 2019 Board meeting in the amount of $25,409,834.14. (Attachment 3-F – Bill Lists of 2/15/19, 2/28/19)

g. Out of District Placements – March 2019 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Out of District Placements.

Initials Placement Cost School Year

Extraordinary Services School Year

Out of County Fees COMMENTS Gaap Code

Bonnie Brae $12,075.60 Certified Tuition Adjustment 15/16

11-000-100-566-0000-0084

ZJ Bordentown Regional School District $701.20 Tuition Correction

11-000-100-561-0000-0084

KC Brookfield Academy $23,920.00 11-000-100-566-0000-0084

DC Burlington County Special Services School District $14,742.91

11-000-100-565-0000-0084

LC Children's Home Mary Dobbins $35,885.85

11-000-100-566-0000-0084

SK Coastal Learning Center $26,830.88 20-250-100-500-0000-1984

RB Delaware Valley School for Exceptional Children $25,207.92

20-250-100-500-0000-1984

KL Delaware Valley School for Exceptional Children $2,450.77 Tuition Correction

20-250-100-500-0000-1984

MM Garfield Park Academy $9,333.34 1:1 aide 11-000-100-566-0000-0084

AW Garfield Park Academy $18,480.00 11-000-100-566-0000-0084

QM Gloucester Special Services Department $16,216.00

$ 1,199.52

11-000-100-565-0000-0084

MCSSSD $1,264,157.00 Certified Tuition Adjustment 17/18

11-000-100-565-0000-0084

JR MCSSSD-High School $19,650.00 11-000-100-565-0000-0084

HJ Mercer County Vocational School-Shared Time $1,400.00 Tuition Correction

11-000-100-563/4-0000-0084

WW Mercer County Vocational School-Shared Time $3,000.00

11-000-100-563/4-0000-0084

JD Mercer Elementary $18,408.00 11-000-100-565-0000-0084

EM New Roads School $10,504.08 Tuition Correction change in student start date

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JB Thomas Rubino $7,380.00 11-000-100-562-0000-0084

KS Thomas Rubino $9,225.00 11-000-100-562-0000-0084

NS Thomas Rubino $7,380.00 11-000-100-562-0000-0084

TW Thomas Rubino $9,225.00 11-000-100-561-0000-0084

MW Titusville Academy (228316001) $27,430.69

Full time student as of 2/6/19

11-000-100-566-0000-0084

JH Winslow Township BOE $17,616.60 11-000-100-561-0000-0084

Winslow Township BOE $13,921.57 Certified Tuition Adjustment 17/18

11-000-100-561/2-0000-0084

TOTALS $1,585,809.07 $9,333.34 $1,199.52

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

National Inventors Hall of Fame

$300 stipends for coordinators/teachers

Chief Academic Office – STEM Students in Grades 3-5 will attend programs grounded in STEM

Trenton Digital Initiative

Refurbished computers Mott Elementary To increase opportunities for students to gain/strengthen

academic and technology skills

i. Resolution to Approve an Invoice from Scantek

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Invoice from Scantek #18142 for the Annual Support Program for the period April 1, 2019 through April 1, 2020 at a cost not to exceed $500.00. Tech support is provided for the Alchemy archival storage and retrieval program for archiving of Board agendas. 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: 11-000-251-330-0000-00-60

j. Professional Services Contract – PowerSchool Group, LLC 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 PowerSchool Group, LLC to provide PowerSchool scheduling support to secondary principals for the period April 15-18 and June 10-14 at a cost not to exceed $18,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-252-330-0000-00-64

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BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Professional Services Contract with SRC Solutions, Inc. to provide implementation, deployment and training services for their Registration Gateway Suite of products for the district’s Early Childhood schools. The engagement will require SRC Solutions, Inc. to configure their product to effectively interface with PowerSchool and will allow parents of pre-Kindergarten students to register online instead of using the paper process currently in place. The district will learn from the pilot and eventually implement online registration for all schools. Total cost not to exceed $18,700.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-218-100-500-0000-00-59

l. Resolution to Approve Amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan WHEREAS, The Trenton BOE (hereinafter referred to as the Board) intends to submit an electronic application to the NJDOE Office of School Facilities for the HVAC Systems Upgrade Installation of New Steam-traps for the existing Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School and; WHEREAS The Board is required to complete the NJDOE Amendment Request Form and provide the Board’s Resolution authorization; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED: That the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the amendment of its Long Range Facilities Plan to submit the required electronic application to the NJDOE for the HVAC Systems Upgrade New Steam-traps Installation for the existing Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School.

m. Resolution Approving Application for the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund Grant WHEREAS, the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund was established by legislation in 2016 to provide an annual source of matching grants from the state’s corporate business tax for historic preservation projects; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves application for the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund Grant to be submitted by May 2, 2019.

n. Resolution Authorizing the Services of Advancing Opportunities BE IT RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the services of Advancing Opportunities to perform augmentative communication evaluations for five students at a cost not to exceed $6,300.00. 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 Number: 11-000-219-320-0000-00-84

o. Resolution to Adopt the 2019-2020 Budget WHEREAS, the State Department of Education requires that the Trenton Board of Education adopt a FY 2019/2020 district budget; and



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WHEREAS, the District administration has presented the Trenton Board of Education with an overview of the budget in the amount of $339,147,779; now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education hereby approves the adoption of the FY 2018/2019 district budget as follows:

General Fund $268,505,009 Special Revenue

$ 47,786,498

Tax Levy $ 22,856,272 Total Budget $339,147,779

p. Resolution to Revise the Cost for Board Attorney for 2018-2019

BE IT RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a revised not to exceed cost of $450,000.00 for legal services provided by the law firm of Adams, Guttierez & Lattiboudere, LLC for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The original not to exceed cost of $300,000.00 was Board approved on May 16, 2018.

q. Resolution Authorizing the Services of Burlington County Special Services School District BE IT RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the services of Burlington County Special Services School District to perform ten (10) re-evaluations for deaf and hard of hearing students attending Katzenbach School, to include psychological, educational and (2 cases) speech, at a cost not to exceed $17,490.00. 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 Number: 11-000-219-320-0000-00-84

r. Joint Transportation Agreement with Linden Board of Education BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2018/2019 Transportation Costs for Linden Board of Education for a DCP&P placed student transportation to Titusville at a cost not to exceed $28,096.64. 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 Number: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

s. Joint Transportation Agreement with Hamilton Public Schools BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2018/2019 Joint Transportation Agreement between Hamilton Public Schools and Trenton Board of Education for the provision of transportation services for one student to Burlington Special Services on route BCL2. Hamilton Public Schools will pay Trenton Public Schools the annual cost of $15,000.00.

t. Joint Transportation Agreement with Lenape Regional High School District BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2018/2019 Transportation Costs for Lenape Regional High



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School District for a DCP&P placed student transportation to Kingsway School at a cost not to exceed $6,093.15. 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 Number: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

u. Recommendation of Bid Award #1819-01 HVAC & Controls Systems Upgrades at P. J. Hill Elementary School WHEREAS, bids were received on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 10:00 a.m. prevailing, for Bid #1819-01 HVAC & Controls Systems Upgrades at P.J. Hill Elementary School WHEREAS, bids were solicited and/or received from the following vendor: Jersey State Controls NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the award to Jersey State Controls for the only responsive bid received, at a cost not to exceed $574,250.00. 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 vendors/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 30-000-400-450-1004-18-00; 30-000-400-450-1013-12-00

v. Resolution to Approve Purchase of School Buses through the Hunterdon County Education Services Commission’s State Approved Co-op BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Purchase of School Buses through the Hunterdon County Education Services Commission’s State Approved Co-op to reduce the costs of school transportation. The District will purchase six (6) new buses as per the terms and conditions of the agreement.

w. Resolution to Apply for the Federal Full-Service Community Schools Grant with a Consortium of Local Community Organizations BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the request to apply for the Federal Full-Service Community Schools Grant with a consortium of local Community Organizations. The Full-Service Community Schools program provide comprehensive academic, social, and health services for students, students’ family members, and community members that will result in improved educational outcomes for children. The Community Schools grant is a 5-year program, and the total award is for 2.5 million dollars.

BOARD DISCUSSION & ACTION ON BOARD POLICIES

First Reading (Bylaws): 0132 Executive Authority 0134 Board Self Evaluation 0142 Board Member Qualifications, Prohibited Acts, and Code of Ethics (M) 0152 Board Officers 0168 Recording Board Meetings 0169.02 Board Member Use of Social Networks



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Ms. Watson advised the public that the policies are first reviewed by Strauss Esmay prior to going to the FACE Committee. Ms. Daniels-Lane asked that changes be highlighted in the text to ascertain what is being proposed as a revision. Mr. Truehart stated this will be done in the future. He said most of the changes being requested on the Bylaws are minor.

Motion was made by Mr. Truehart and seconded by Ms. Watson to accept the First Reading of the above Board Policies. The motion was approved by all Board Members.


NEW BUSINESS None ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION President Bouie read the Executive Session Resolution: To the Public: Board Member Heather Watson is conflicted in voting on some personnel matters, so the

Board may return to Executive Session after coming back to vote in public. The Board may then reopen

the public session for additional voting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION

March 25, 2019

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 collective bargaining agreements or other discussion of the terms and conditions of a collective

bargaining agreement, including negotiations leading up to such an agreement with employees or

representatives of the public body;

NAME OF UNION: Memorandum of Agreement with Trenton Education Association



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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 Invoices:

TESA v TBOE – Case #01-16-0004-2492 – Reimbursement $2,725.00 to

Arbitrator Joyce M. Klein, Esq

TESA v TBOE – AAA Case #01-16-0004-2492 – Decision of the Arbitrator

TEA v TBOE – Docket #183-7/16 – File #2655 – Settlement Offer from Attorney

MCSSSD v TBOE – Docket #MER0L-25517 – Settlement Offer from MCSSSD

Memorandum of Understanding with Trenton Public Education Foundation

Honors Courses

TEA MOU Ratification/Negotiations Update

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

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

specific prospective public officer or employee or current public officer or employee 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): Merit Goals, TEA Grievance, Legal Implications of Job

Description

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 25, 2019 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.

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ADJOURN 9:30 p.m. REOPEN PUBLIC MEETING Open Public Meeting reconvened at 2:12 a.m. on March 26, 2019

1. Legal Invoices

TESA v TBOE – Case #01-16-0004-2492 – Reimbursement $2,725.00 to Arbitrator Joyce M. Klein, Esq

2. TESA v TBOE – Secretaries at Central Office & Early Dismissal

AAA Case No. 01-16-0004-2492 – Decision of the Arbitrator

Motion was made by Ms. Vandenberg and seconded by Ms. Daniels-Lane to approve payment of the above legal invoice and accept the decision of the arbitrator in the matter. 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 Taraun McKnight X Gerald Truehart X Lucy Vandenberg X Heather Watson not present for vote Sadé Williams X Gene Bouie X

5.Merit Goals for 18-19

Motion was made by Ms. Kwesseu and seconded by Ms. Daniels-Lane to approve the Superintendent’s Merit Goals with the changes discussed in Executive Session. With six (6) Yes votes, one (1) No vote and one (1) Abstention, the motion was approved.




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9. TEA Grievance #08-19-01-434 – Fingerprinting Procedures

Motion was made by Ms. Daniels-Lane and seconded by Ms. Kwesseu to approve the decision in the above grievance. The grievance is granted. The motion was approved by all Board Members present.


Motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 2:16 a.m. on March 26, 2019. ADJOURN 2:16 a.m. – March 26, 2019 Respectfully submitted

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

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