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East Orange, New Jersey December 10, 2019

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Minutes of a regular public meeting of the East Orange Board of Education held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 6:04p.m. in the Conference Room A of the Administration Building, 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey. I. CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Tucker read the following notice: Please take notice that this is a Regular Public Meeting of the East Orange Board of Education. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Education to take action on the resolutions as indicated on the agenda. Notice of this meeting has been posted and announced in accordance with the law. Said notice was published in the newspapers and a copy of this notice has also been filed with the Office of the City Clerk of East Orange.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Present Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Present Mrs. Tashia Owens Muhammad – Present

Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Absent (Arrived at 6:06pm) Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Present Mrs. Marsha B. Wilkerson – Present Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Present

Also Present: Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Ms. Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services Mr. Johnathan Williams, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole) IV. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

1. Mayor Ted Green, City of East Orange, 44 City Hall Plaza -Would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year -Thanked the district for collaborating with the city for Thanksgiving holiday where we were able to give out over 1,000 turkeys within the school district but more throughout the City of East Orange over 2,000 to needy families. -Would like to congratulate Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr for his outstanding job on the board. -Would like to extend an invite to Bogie’s tomorrow night 12/11/2019 for a toy/clothes drive where we have identify 100 families in the community, we will be doing a caravan delivering throughout the city.

2. Virgina Jeffries, 236 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ - Gave out (2) handouts for the Board. First handout - Resolution on Invoking the Doctrine of Necessity and the second - Star Ledger Article which was read to the board.

3. Tiffany Proda, Cicely Tyson Elementary VP of PTO

- Inquired about the approval of the use of facility on the 25th for Sigma Phi event. V. BOARD OF EDUCATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, the

members of the Board voted to approve the following Minutes: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes

Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Absent Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meetings:

November 12, 2019


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VI. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS On a motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, the

members of the Board voted to approve the HIB Report:

ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes

Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Ms. Darlene Clovis reported on the LRES Committee Meeting on December 3, 2019 -Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson on the Curriculum Committee Meeting on December 4, 2019 -Ms. Darlene Clovis reported on the Finance Committee Meeting on December 4, 2019 -Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad reported on the Maintenance Meeting on December 3, 2019 VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT IX. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Tucker read the following:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education will immediately retire to executive session to review and discuss:

1. Human Resource Discussion as a Whole 2. Superintendent’s Update on Confidential Matters 3. Other Topics up for Discussion 4. Review of Caucus Minutes 5. Update from General Counsel 6. Update from Workers’ Compensation Counsel 7. Privileged Considerations from Board President

Minutes of this meeting will be released when the matters discussed are no longer confidential. The Board will resume the business portion of the meeting at or about 7:30 p.m. On a motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr, the members of the Board of Education voted to retire to Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes

Mrs. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Mrs. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

X. RECOMMENCE PUBLIC MEETING The Members of the Board and Executive Staff resumed the Public Session at 8:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Present Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Present Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad – Present

Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Present Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Present Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson – Absent Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Present

Also Present: Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Ms. Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services Mr. Johnathan Williams, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole)


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XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr.., duly seconded by Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-cc” under Educational Support Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes

Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Absent Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

a. Aligning Practices with the New Jersey Student Standards - (Ms. Joseph)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve consultants of Inspired Instruction LLC to provide Jackson Academy with 2 sessions (January 13, 2020 and January 27, 2020), with cost to the district of $2,100 each session for a total of $4,200. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.15.000.223.320.314.014.0000)

b. Scaffolding To Success - TESOL Trainers – (Ms. Joseph)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve consultants of TESOL Trainers to provide Jackson Academy

with a full day training (Classroom Modeling & 2 hour Professional Development) with cost to the

district of $2,800.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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: 20.15.000.223.320.314.014.0000)

c. Family Math Workshop - (Mrs. Jackson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Wahlstrom Academy to present Parent Technology Workshops

on designated Tuesdays beginning January 21, 2020 at 9:00am at no cost to the district.

d. After School Tutorial Program – (Mrs. Jackson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Wahlstrom Academy to conduct an After School Tutorial

Program for select kindergarten students from January 7, 2020 to May 7, 2020 at no cost to the

district.

e. Instrumental Music Artist-in-Residence - Classical Trombone - (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Ben Williams as an artist‐in‐residence, to provide specialized

classical instruction for Tyson Classical Trombone students in five (5) sessions between December

2019 ‐ June 2020 at a cost to the district of $1,050.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000)


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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

f. Instrumental Music Artist‐in‐Residence ‐ Classical Trumpet ‐ (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Jerry Bryant as an artist-in-residence, to provide specialized classical instruction for Tyson Classical Trumpet students in seven (7) sessions between December 2019 thru June 2020 at a cost to the district of $1,050. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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: 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000)

g. Instrumental Music Artist‐in‐Residence ‐ Classical Flute ‐ (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Bernard Phillips as an artist-in-residence, to provide specialized classical instruction for Tyson Classical Flute students in seven (7) sessions between December 2019 thru June 2020 at a cost to the district of $1,050. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000)

h. Instrumental Music Artist‐in‐Residence ‐ Percussion ‐ (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Kenneth Cubillas as an artist-in-residence, to provide specialized classical instruction for Tyson Percussion students in seven (7) sessions between December 2019 thru June 2020 at a cost to the district of $1,050. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000)

i. Instrumental Music Artist‐in‐Residence ‐ Bassoon ‐ (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Donald Rolle as an artist-in-residence, to provide specialized classical instruction for Tyson Bassoon students in seven (7) sessions between December 2019 thru June 2020 at a cost to the district of $1,050.


j. Theater Arts Advanced Production Artist‐in‐Residence ‐ Costume Design ‐ (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Alba Henderson as an artist-in-residence, to provide specialized classical instruction for Tyson Theater Arts students 2-3 visits per week and all performances between October 2019 - June 2020 at a cost to the district of $4,000 (to be paid in 2 payments of $2,000 each). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000)


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k. The Holiday Community Service Celebration ‐ (Dr. Moss‐Hasan)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Phi Beta Sigma Chi Sigma Chapter Annual Holiday Community Service Celebration to be held at Tyson Elementary School on 12/25/19. The time of the event will be from 11:00am - 2:00pm at no cost to the district.

l. Equity Consulting Group ‐ (Dr. Burton)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Equity Consulting Group Inc. to provide professional development on student centered instruction, Understanding by Design and Danielson Domains 3b, 3c, and 3d from 1/8/20 - 2/19/20, not to exceed a cost of $6,500.


m. Montclair State University (MSUNER) ‐ (Dr. Burton)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve consultation through MSU to provide professional development on executing highly engaging plans, facilitate lessons that include effective questioning and discussion techniques, and conduct meaningful formative assessment (Danielson Model - components 3b, 3c and 3d) for 24 hours of professional development in the Spring 2020 not to exceed a cost of $4,200.

n. I Love Houston Day ‐ (Mr. Hamilton)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the teachers, staff and students in collaboration with the Houston Academy PTO to participate in the first, "I Love Houston Day," which will be held on 5/9/20 at a cost to the district not to exceed $4,000 of Title I funds for parental involvement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.20.231.200.600.307.007.9626)

o. Young Audience ‐ Dynamic Duo Give & Take Jugglers ‐ (Mrs. Jackson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Wahlstrom Academy staff and students to participate in an assembly program presented by Young Audiences Arts for Learning, Dynamic Duo Give and Take Jugglers on 1/17/20 at 9:45am in the school auditorium at a cost to the district not to exceed $1,300. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.15.000.211.500.339.039.0000/20.15.190.100.500.339.039.0000)

p. Holiday Program Sponsored by Jersey Cares ‐ (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Cochran Academy hosting Jersey Cares, a non-profit community-engagement/volunteerism organization. Jersey Cares personnel along with 15 NBA players will engage students in creating holiday arts and crafts, STEM activities, a gingerbread house building workshop, and Field Day activities. The event will take place on 12/17/19 from 10am-1pm at no cost to the district.


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q. Beautification Project by Jersey Cares - (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Jersey Cares to conduct a beautification project at Cochran Academy. This will entail painting murals, and assembling picnic tables and garden beds. The project will be completed in phases, and is dependent on the availability of corporate volunteers. Therefore, specific dates are not available at this time. The entire project cost will be subsidized by Jersey Cares and will be at no cost to the district.

r. Special Education Home Instruction Students ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Mrs. Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attached list of Home Instruction Services for ten (10) students. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.11.150.100.500.028.031.0000)

s. Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey: Understanding Concussion in School ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Mrs.

Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the agreement with the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ to present a workshop entitled, "Understanding Concussion in School" to district school nurses on 1/29/20. Ms. Joanna Boyd, Public Education Coordinator, will present the workshop. Services will be provided at no cost to the district.

t. IDEA‐B Final Report/Amendment to Carry‐Over FY 2019 Funds ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Mrs. Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the submission of the IDEA-B (Basic and Preschool) Final Report Application for fiscal year 2018-2019 in the amount of $411,734 (Preschool $6,686, Non-public $65,839 and Basic $339,209) and the IDEA-B Amendment Application to carry-over funds to be expended during the 2019-2020 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 IDEA-B Carry-Over Funds)

u. Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education & Law Enforcement Officials, School

Critical Incident Drills and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ‐ Essex County ‐ (Dr. West)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the agreement between the EOSD, Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Executive County Superintendent of School, and the EO Police Department for the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials, the School Critical Incident Drills and the MOU with no additional terms/provisions for the 2019-2020 school year.

v. CORESSWC Financial Literacy Program ‐ (Dr. West/Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a partnership with the EOSD and CORESSWC (Circle of Rainbow Sisters Seeking Spiritual & Wellness Connection) to facilitate free financial literacy workshops for EOSD students during the 2019-2020 school year. The workshops will be held once per month on Saturdays at Campus HS as follows: January 25, 2020, March 28, 2020, April 25, 2020, and June 20, 2020 at no cost to the district.


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w. Imagine Learning - (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Vega-Moore)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Imagine Learning to serve as a provider of a web-based intervention program to be used for English Language Learners (ELL) in Grades K-7, at a cost of $4,000 for 100 additional student licenses. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.20.296.100.300.028.025.0000)

x. EmpowerEd 2.0 Pilot - (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Salomon)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the partnership with T-Mobile to implement the EmpowerEd 2.0 Pilot at a cost to the district of $12,500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.20.281.200.600.028.026.0000)

y. Students 2 Science ISAAC Virtual Lab - (Ms. Champagne/Mr. Adisa)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Students 2 Science to conduct 2 virtual labs with Bowser Elementary School on February 10, 2020, 2 virtual labs with Carver Institute on February 10-11, 2020 and 4 virtual labs with Tyson Elementary on February 12, 2020 at a cost to the district of $5,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.20.281.200.600.028.026.0000)

z. Students 2 Science ISAAC Virtual Lab - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Stokes-Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Students 2 Science to conduct 5 virtual labs with the PATH Afterschool Program at Louverture Elementary School on January 7, 2020, January 27, 2020, February 11, 2020, February 25, 2020 and March 17, 2020 at a cost to the district of $3,125. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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 20.20.400.200.500.028.026.0000)

aa. Dance Resources for EOSD Dance Instructors Provided by CLI Studios ‐ (Ms. Champagne/Mrs.

Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve School Sponsorship Program from CLI (Create, Learn, Inspire) Studios to provide educational resources for dance instruction. A grant received by CLI Studios for East Orange Schools funds the program for use by EOSD Dance Faculty for one calendar year, January 1 - December 31, 2020 at no cost to the district.

bb. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Monthly Incident Report - (Dr. Harvest/Mr. Bender)

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the report of 2 incidents for November 2019 for the NJDOE monthly reporting of HIB.


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cc. Field Trips

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following field trips.” No.

Names(s)

Destination

Reason (include incentive & benefit)

Date(s)

Cost/Budgets

SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/ AB - Arts Based Budget/ BO - Bus. Ofc.

1 Ms. D. Evans Mr. J. English 30 students 3 staff members Tyson M/H School Grades: 11 & 12

Lakewood, NJ To visit the Georgian Court University for a campus tour (Educational)

12/5/19 $728.00 Transportation $728.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)

2 Ms. D. Evans Mr. J. English 25 students 3 staff members Tyson M/H School Grades: 11 & 12

Newark, NJ To visit the New Jersey Institute of Technology for a campus tour (Educational)


3 Ms. D. Evans Mr. J. English 30 students 3 staff members Tyson M/H School

Madison, NJ To visit Fairleigh Dickinson Uni. for a campus tour (Educational) Grades: 11 & 12



Montclair, NJ To visit Montclair State University for a campus tour (Educational) Grades: 11 & 12


5 Mr. D. Santiago Dr. V. Stallings 40 students 4 staff members STEM Academy

Newark, NJ Go to the Atrium Center: Winter Concert at NJIT (Educational) Grades: M/H


6 Mr. T. Bell Mr. J. English 100 students 10 staff members Tyson M/H School

Orange, NJ Choir to perform at the St. Mary's Nursing Home (Enrichment) Grade: HS

12/12/19 $1,107.60 Transportation $1,107.60 Total 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)

7 Ms. S. Thompson Mr. J. English 30 students 2 staff members 2 parent chaperones Tyson M/H School

Livingston, NJ To perform the Holiday Concert Series at the Livingston Mall (Educational) Grade: MS


F/T Board Agenda 12/10/19


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cc. Field Trips

No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets


8 Ms. M. Jones Dr. V. Stallings 180 students 20 staff members STEM Academy Grades: 8 and 11

Newark, NJ To see the movie "Harriet" at the Cityplex 12 Theater (Educational)

12/16/19 $1,560.00 Transportation $2,000.00 Admissions $1,300.00 Substitute Salary $4,860.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)

9 Ms. Newby-Reynolds Dr. P. Moss-Hasan 30 students 3 staff members Tyson Elementary Grades: 3-5

West Orange, NJ To perform at the Canterbury Village Home of Assisted Living (Enrichment)


10 Mr. T. Bell Mr. J. English 45 students 5 staff members Tyson M/H School Grade: HS

East Orange, NJ To attend & perform at the 'Now Behold the Lamb' show at New Hope Baptist Church (Educational)

12/22/19 No cost to the district

11 Ms. B. Froehlich Dr. V. Stallings 20 students 2 staff members STEM Academy Grade: HS

Edison, NJ To visit the Amazon Fulfillment Center (Educational)

1/8/20 $416.00 Transportation $260.00 Substitute Salary $676.00 Total 20.20.290.200.500.102.002.0000 (GB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)

12 Ms. A. Pruett Mr. B. Heaphy 50 students per date 6 staff members Bowser Elementary Grade: 4

Princeton, NJ To attend the Discover Drumthwacket Educational Program (Educational)

1/8/20 1/15/20

No cost to the district

13 Mr. R. Thomas Dr. R. Estrict 40 students 4 staff members 1 parent chaperone Campus High School Grade: HS

Piscataway, NJ To participate in the NJDOE & Rutgers Business School's Supply Chain Management Student Competition @ Rutgers University (Educational)

1/16/20 $ 650.00 Transportation $ 520.00 Substitute Salary $1,170.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 20.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB)

14 Ms. D. Brown Dr. V. Stallings 30 students 3 staff members STEM Academy Grades: M/H

New York, NY To visit the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (Educational)

1/17/20 $728.00 Transportation $130.00 Substitute Salary $858.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)



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cc. Field Trips

No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets


15 Mr. J. Refinski Dr. V. Stallings 96 students 10 staff members-TBD STEM Academy Grades: M/H

Washington, DC To visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture (Educational)

1/21/20 $4,888.00 Transportation $ 780.00 Substitute Salary $5,668.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)

16 Ms. L. Gopal Dr. R. Estrict 12 students 2 staff members Campus High School Grade: HS

Rockaway, NJ Kinnelon, NJ

To attend the NJSMA Regional Choir Rehearsals (Enrichment)

1/21/20 1/23/20 1/29/20 1/31/20

$2,626.00 Transportation $2,626.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)

17 Ms. D. Evans Mr. J. English 25 students 3 staff members Tyson M/H School Grades: 11 and 12

Morristown, NJ To visit the College of St. Elizabeth for a campus tour (Educational)


18 Ms. K. Young Dr. M. Burton 48 students 5 staff members Truth Middle School Grade: 6

Livingston, NJ To visit the LifeTown/Friend-ship Circle (Educational)

1/23/20 $1,680.00 Admissions $ 832.00 Transportation $2,512.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.216.016.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.216.016.0000 (SB)

19 Ms. Lesko-Eckert Dr. V. Stallings 10 students 1 staff member STEM Academy Grades: M/H

Newark, NJ To visit the Saint John's Soup Kitchen (Educational)

1/30/20 1/31/20

$603.20 Transportation $260.00 Substitute Salary $863.20 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)


South Orange, NJ To visit Seton Hall University for a campus tour (Educational) Grades: 11 and 12


21 Ms. Crenshaw-Ellis Dr. P. Moss-Hasan 60 students 3 staff members 3 parent chaperones Tyson Elementary

New Brunswick, NJ

Performance of Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the State Theater (Educational) Grades: 3-5

2/5/20 $ 936.00 Transportation $ 480.00 Admissions $1,416.00 Total 20.15.190.100.800.312.012.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.312.012.5523 (SB)

22 Ms. C. Taveras Dr. M. Burton 90 students 6 staff members 4 parent chaperones Truth Middle School

New York, NY To visit the American Museum of Natural History (Educational) Grade: 6

2/7/20 $1,456.00 Transportation $1,534.50 Admissions $2,990.50 Total 20.15.000.270.512.216.016.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.216.016.0000 (SB)


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cc. Field Trips

No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets


23 Ms. D. Brown Dr. V. Stallings 40 students 4 staff members STEM Academy Grades: M/H

New York, NY To attend the Harlem Hip-Hop Tours (Educational)

2/21/20 $ 858.00 Transportation $3,061.00 Admissions $ 260.00 Substitute Salary $4,179.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)

24 Mr. J. Refinski Dr. V. Stallings 40 students 4 staff members STEM Academy Grade: 8

Holmdel, NJ To visit the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Educational Center (Educational)

3/6/20 $546.00 Transportation $245.00 Admissions $130.00 Substitute Salary $921.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)


Mt. Olive, NJ To attend the FRC Robotics Competition at Mount Olive High School (Educational)

3/6/20 3/7/20 3/8/20



Bensalem, PA To attend the FRC Robotics Competition at Bensalem Twsp. High School (Educational)

3/27/20 3/28/20 3/29/20


27 Ms. Lesko-Eckert Dr. V. Stallings 10 students 1 staff member STEM Academy

Newark, NJ To visit Saint John's Soup Kitchen (Educational) Grade: HS

3/31/20 4/30/20 5/29/20

$ 904.80 Transportation $ 390.00 Substitute Salary $1,294.80 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)

28 Ms. D. Brown Dr. V. Stallings 60 students 6 staff members STEM Academy

New York, NY African Burial Ground National Monument (Educational) Grade: HS

4/3/20 $1,508.00 Transportation $ 260.00 Substitute Salary $1,768.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)

29 Ms. S. Thompson Mr. J. English 44 students 5 staff members 1 parent chaperone Tyson M/H School

Newark, NJ To attend the Grammy Museum Experience at the Prudential Center (Educational) Grade: MS

4/9/20 $364.00 Transportation $400.00 Admissions $764.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000 (SB)

30 Ms. E. Standler Dr. P. Moss-Hasan 70 students 8 staff members 6 parent chaperones Tyson Elementary

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

To visit the Jenkinson's Aquarium (Educational) Grade: K

5/1/20 $1,008.80 Transportation $ 560.00 Admissions $1,568.80 Total 20.15.190.100.800.312.012.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.312.012.5523 (SB)



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cc. Field Trips

No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets


31 Ms. D. Brown Dr. V. Stallings 60 students 6 staff members STEM Academy Grades: 6-11

Astoria, NY To visit the Museum of Moving Image (Educational)

5/15/20 $1,560.00 Transportation $ 180.00 Admissions $ 390.00 Substitute Salary $2,130.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB)

32 Mr. Tol Mr. R. Jacob, Jr. 300 students 25 staff members 5 parent chaperones Louverture School

East Orange, NJ To attend Field Day @ Elmwood Park (Educational) Grades: K-5

5/17/20 No cost to the district

33 Ms. L. Gopal Dr. R. Estrict 40 students 5 staff members Campus High School

New Brunswick, NJ

NJACDA HS Choral Festival @ Rutgers University (Enrichment) Grade: HS


34 Ms. S. White Dr. S. Davis 40 students 2 staff members 2 parent chaperones Carver Institute

New York, NY To visit the National Museum of Mathematics (Educational) Grade: 2


35 Ms. J. Leszczynski Mrs. A. Jackson 63 students 6 staff members 6 parent chaperones Wahlstrom Academy

West Orange, NJ To visit the Turtle Back Zoo (Educational) Grade: PreK


36 Ms. L. Gopal Dr. R. Estrict 60 students 6 staff members Campus High School Grade: HS

Manchester, NJ Jackson, NJ

To attend Trills & Thrills Choir Festival Comp. @ Manchester HS & awards ceremony at Six Flags Great Adv. (Incentive)


37 Ms. K. Bolcarovic Dr. P. Moss-Hasan 75 students 7 staff members 2 parent chaperones Tyson Elementary

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

To visit the Jenkinson's Aquarium (Educational) Grade: 4

6/8/20 $1,092.00 Transportation $ 490.00 Admissions $1,582.00 Total 20.15.190.100.800.312.012.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.312.012.5523 (SB)

38 Ms. A. Burks Ms. K. Toles 75 students 8 staff members Costley Middle School

Caldwell, NJ To visit Caldwell University for college tour (Educational) Grade: 8




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cc. Field Trips

No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets


39 Mrs. I. Colson Mr. J. English Mr. H. Hamilton Dr. M. Burton Ms. K. Toles Dr. H. Walker 90 students 9 staff members Tyson M/H School Houston Academy Hart Complex Grade: MS

Newark, NJ To have choirs attend 'We Shall Overcome' performance at NJPAC (Educational)

1/14/20 $ 754.00 Transportation $1,080.00 Admissions $1,834.00 Total 20.11.000.221.517.000.000.9706 (AB) 20.11.000.221.890.000.000.9706 (AB)

40 Mr. R. Greene Mrs. S. Vincent 248 students 25 staff members Banneker Academy

Newark, NJ Education Day at NJIT Wellness Center (Educational) Grades: 3-5


41 Mrs. I. Colson Mr. J. English 30 students 3 staff members Tyson M/H School

Philadelphia, PA Essentially Ellington Festival at Temple Uni. (Enrichment) Grade: HS

3/3/20 $1,346.80 Transportation $ 175.00 Admissions $1,521.80 Total 20.11.000.221.517.000.000.9706 (AB) 20.11.000.221.890.000.000.9706 (AB)

42 Ms. Thompson Mrs. S. Vincent 52 students 10 staff members Banneker Academy Grade: PreK

Montclair, NJ To see a Theatreworks production of "Pout, Pout, Fish" at MSU (Educational)


43 Mr. D. Flubacher Mrs. S. Vincent 100 students 10 staff members Banneker Academy

New York City, NY

American Museum of Natural History (Educational) Grade: 4


44 Ms. A. Brantley Mrs. S. Vincent 70 students 7 staff members Banneker Academy

East Orange, NJ Jersey Explorer Children's Museum (Educational) Grade: 2


45 Ms. A. Charles Mrs. S. Vincent 86 students 9 staff members Banneker Academy

Jersey City, NJ To visit Liberty Science Center (Educational) Grade: 5

3/20/20 $ 832.00 Transportation $1,386.50 Admissions $2,218.50 Total 20.15.190.100.800.336.036.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.336.036.5523 (SB)

46 Ms. J. Nisenson Ms. D. Tyler 180 students 20 staff members TBD Louverture (PATH) Grades: 3-5

New York, NY To attend performance of "Frozen" at the St. James Theater (Educational)

5/14/20 $ 3,822.00 Transportation $16,458.00 Tickets $20,280.00 Total 20.20.400.200.500.028.026.0000 (GB) 20.20.400.100.800.028.026.0000 (GB)


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cc. Field Trips

No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets


47 Ms. P. Hurt Dr. T. Adam 30 students 4 staff members Cochran Academy Grade: 4

New Brunswick, NJ

To attend the Mock Trial Competition Exercises at the NJ State Bar Foundation (Educational)


48 Ms. M. Morano Dr. T. Adam 40 students 3 staff members 5 parent chaperones Cochran Academy Grade: 4

West Orange, NJ To visit the Turtle Back Zoo (Educational)

5/27/20 $410.80 Transportation $440.00 Admissions $850.80 Total 20.15.190.100.800.338.038.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.338.038.5523 (SB)

49 Mrs. Charles Mrs. S. Vincent 87 students 8 staff members 1 parent chaperone Banneker Academy

Weehawken, NJ To attend the 5th Grade trip to the NJ Spirit Cruise at Lincoln Harbor (Educational) Grade: 5


50 Mrs. Greene Mrs. S. Vincent 125 students 25 staff members Banneker Academy Grades: 1 and 2

Chester, NJ To visit the Alstede Farm (Educational)


51 Ms. A. Boose Mrs. S. Vincent 80 students 8 staff members Banneker Academy Grade: 3

Camden, NJ To visit the Adventure Aquarium (Educational)


CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE/FIELD TRIP RESOLUTIONS 1 Dr. L. DeLeon-Smith

Dr. M. Burton 45 students 5 staff members Truth Middle School Grades: MS

Baltimore, MD To visit the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum (Educational)

11/26/19 $ 965.25 Admissions (old price) $1,072.50 Admissions (new price) Difference: $107.25 This field trip was originally approved at the November 12, 2019 Board meeting. Due to a slight increase in the admissions cost, a change in price had to be made.

2 Ms. R. Alegria Dr. M. Burton 30 students 3 staff members Truth Middle School Grade: MS

New York, NY Performance of Aladdin on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theater (Educational)

3/18/20 This field trip was originally scheduled for March 11, 2020. It was Board approved at the November 12, 2019 meeting. Due to limited seating at the theater, the date had to be changed.



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XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad., the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-q” under Labor Relations & Employment Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


a. Retirements BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following retirements.” 1. Ms. Angela Randall-West – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Warwick Institute Effective January 1, 2020 (15 years, 1 month of service) (15.209.100.0101.000.309.009.0000) 2. Ms. Janice Silver – Custodian (Day) – Campus High Effective May 1, 2020 (18 years, 2 months of service) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) b. Resignations BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following resignations.” 1. Ms. Aphie Amams – School Nurse – Fresh Start Academy High School Effective February 1, 2020 (no reason) (9 years of service) (11.423.213.0100.000.029.029.0000) 2. Ms. Nairon Callahan – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Campus High Effective January 2, 2020 (no reason) (2 years, 8 months of service) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 3. Ms. Freda Clark – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (AUT) – Garvin School Effective December 13, 2019 (no reason) (2 years, 3 months of service) (15.214.100.0106.000.308.008.0000) 4. Mr. Abdulsaleem Hasan – Principal – Division of Labor Relations & Employment Services Effective January 3, 2020 (another position) (3 years, 6 months of service) (11.000.251.0100.000.000.000.0000) 5. Ms. Chynita John – Teacher Aide for Special Education (ICS) – Ecole Toussaint Louverture Effective October 31, 2019 (illness) (18 years, 2 months of service) (15.213.100.0106.000.310.010.0000) 6. Ms. Natasha Lawrence – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Future Ready Prep Effective January 24, 2020 (no reason) (1 year, 5 months of service) (11.403.100.0100.000.047.047.0000) 7. Mr. Terrence Munford – Security Monitor – Gibson Academy Effective November 29, 2019 (personal reasons) (4 years, 3 months of service) (15.000.266.0100.000.337.037.0000) 8. Ms. Donata Nicholas – Teacher of Science – STEM Academy Effective January 13, 2020 (personal reasons) (20 years, 4 months of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)


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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES c. Other Separation BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following other separation. 1. Ms. Debra Lynch – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (PSD) – Carver Institute Effective November 15, 2019 (deceased) (13 years, 5 months of service) (15.216.100.0106.000.305.005.0000) d. Rescission of Appointments BE IT RESOLVED: "that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following appointments." 1. Ms. Ruqaiyyah Beatty – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Tyson Elementary Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (15.213.100.0101.000.312.012.0000) 2. Ms. Doreen Burns-Reaves – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Appointment was approved at the November 12, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) 3. Mr. Bruce Davis – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 4. Ms. Chikanele Egbutu – School Nurse – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (15.000.213.0100.000.310.010.0000 – 87.50%) (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027 – 12.50%) 5. Mr. Blake Fabian – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Truth Middle School Appointment was approved at the November 12, 2019 Board Meeting (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) 6. Mr. Cory Hardy – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) 7. Mr. Samad Moses – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Appointment was approved at the November 12, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) 8. Mr. Benjamin Nowell – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 9. Ms. Deja Smith – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Appointment was approved at the November 12, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES e. Leaves of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following leaves of absence.” 1. Ms. Chaance Barnes – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Tyson 6-12 Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective March 30, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000) 2. Mr. Vincent Barzola – Custodian (Night) – Langston Hughes School Health LOA (without pay) Effective October 30, 2019 to November 26, 2019 Health LOA (without pay) Effective November 27, 2019 to January 1, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 3. Mr. Marion Bell, III – School Disciplinarian – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 21, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (15.000.218.0104.000.216.016.0000) 4. Ms. Brenda Bynum – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (LD) – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.204.100.0106.000.310.010.0000) 5. Ms. Keicha Byrd – School Psychologist – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 8, 2019 to April 20, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000) 6. Ms. Teresa Cabrera – Teacher of Spanish – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective October 31, 2019 to November 11, 2019 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 7. Ms. Sa-Kinah Calder – School Counselor – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 4, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 30 days) (15.000.218.0104.000.102.002.0000) 8. Ms. Lori Clerkin – Media Specialist – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective October 1, 2019 to October 4, 2019 (15.000.222.0100.000.102.002.0000 – 50%) (15.000.222.0100.000.203.003.0000 – 50%) 9. Ms. LaShaun Daniels-Edney – CST Social Worker – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA Effective January 8, 2020 to March 22, 2020 (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000) 10. Dr. Robert DeVeaux – Dropout Prevention Officer – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA Effective October 31, 2019 to December 13, 2019 (15.000.218.0104.000.203.003.0000) 11. Ms. Alyssa Dula – Teacher of Art – Parks Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 24, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 10 days) (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000 – 90.62%) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 9.38%) 12. Ms. Caitlin Foulds – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA Effective November 12, 2019 to January 1, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d) 13. Mr. Keith Gant – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Healy Middle School Family Act LOA Effective October 30, 2019 to November 1, 2019 (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000) 14. Ms. Dorinda Hazell-Forde – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Houston Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 12, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.130.100.0101.000.307.007.0000) 15. Ms. Deborah Head – Accounts Payable Supervisor – Division of Business Services Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 4, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (11.000.251.0100.000.000.000.0000) 16. Ms. Donelda Iyizoba – School Nurse – Tyson 6-12 Health LOA Effective November 19, 2019 to January 14, 2020 (15.000.213.0100.000.203.003.0000) 17. Ms. Nadine Jean-Marie – Teacher Aide for Special Education (1:1) – East Orange Campus High School Health LOA Effective January 6, 2020 to February 14, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) 18. Mr. Bari Khalek – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective January 2, 2020 to April 1, 2020 (11.214.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 19. Mr. Pierre Lawrence – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Truth Middle School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective January 2, 2020 to March 17, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) 20. Ms. Linda McCrary – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Truth Middle School Child Rearing LOA Effective December 4, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) 21. Ms. Cindy Mills – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (11.214.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 22. Ms. Vanessa Moore – Literacy Coach – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 4, 2019 to February 29, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.000.221.0104.000.339.039.0000) 23. Ms. Donata Nicholas – Teacher of Science – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective October 29, 2019 to December 20, 2019 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 24. Dr. Ignatius Njoku – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – East Orange Campus High School Health LOA Effective December 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 25. Ms. Yvonne Phillips – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Bowser Elementary School Health LOA Effective November 7, 2019 to November 30, 2019 (15.204.100.0101.000.304.004.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d) 26. Ms. Kimberly Racine – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Houston Academy Family Act LOA Effective October 18, 2019 to December 2, 2019 (15.130.100.0101.000.307.007.0000) 27. Ms. Angela Randall-West – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Warwick Institute Health LOA Effective November 18, 2019 to January 1, 2020 (15.209.100.0101.000.309.009.0000) 28. Ms. Carol Reid – School Nurse – Department of Early Childhood Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 22, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027) 29. Ms. Jenissa Reynoso – Teacher of ELS – Costley Middle School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective January 27, 2020 to April 17, 2020 (15.240.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) 30. Ms. Rosemary Rosa – Custodian (Night) – Cochran Academy Family Act LOA Effective November 9, 2019 to November 13, 2019 Health LOA Effective November 14, 2019 to December 5, 2019 Health LOA (without pay) Effective December 6, 2019 to March 16, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 31. Ms. Melissa Sheridan – Teacher of Science (Bio) – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective November 18, 2019 to February 21, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 32. Mr. Peter Tamburro – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Costley Middle School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective January 29, 2020 to April 17, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) 33. Ms. Sherri Taylor – Master Teacher – Department of Early Childhood Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 2, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 18 days) (20.218.200.0176.000.028.026.9026) 34. Ms. Cynthia Thomas – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Houston Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 15, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013) 35. Ms. Denise Vega-Moore – Supervisor of Social Studies – Division of Curriculum Services Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 20, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (11.000.221.0104.000.000.000.0000) 36. Ms. Judy Williams – Custodian (Night) – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA Effective November 7, 2019 to March 6, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 37. Ms. Yvonne Wilson-Jones – School Nurse – Department of Special Education Health LOA Effective November 12, 2019 to January 1, 2020 (11.000.213.0100.000.000.000.0000) f. Transfers BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the transfers listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.f.”


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES g. Salary Adjustments BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following salary adjustments.” 1. Ms. Michelle Bailey-Brown – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (BD) – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: November 4, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective November 4, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.209.100.0106.000.312.012.0000) 2. Ms. Claudia Cayo – School Nurse – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture (Original Hire Date: January 2, 2020) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 11 $65,729 p/a Effective January 2, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027) 3. Ms. Renea Duval – Literacy Coach – Healy Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013) From: Level 5/MA Step 6 $62,879 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 6 $64,279 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.221.0104.000.217.017.0000) 4. Ms. Sussanna Gonzalez – Teacher of Elementary – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: September 21, 2016) From: Level 5/MA Step 3 $61,079 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 3 $62,479 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.312.012.0000) 5. Ms. Tamiko Gourdine-Broadway – Data Coordinator – Campus High (Original Hire Date: November 9, 1999) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective November 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000) 6. Ms. Ashley Greene – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy (Original Hire Date: November 29, 2004) From: Level 4/BAH Step 12½ $72,509 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 12½ $72,509 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective November 29, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) 7. Ms. Maxine Johnston – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: December 2, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 9½ $61,029 p/a Effective December 2, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.209.100.0101.000.312.012.0000) 8. Ms. Stacey Jones-Manley – Teacher of Elementary – Parks Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 8 $58,029 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 9 $60,029 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES g. Salary Adjustments (cont’d) 9. Ms. Norma Kingka – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LAL) – Houston Academy (Original Hire Date: November 2, 1994) From: Level 4/BA Step 16 $92,854 p/a + $1,250 Longevity To: Level 4/BA Step 16 $92,854 p/a + $1,500 Longevity Effective November 4, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (25 years longevity stipend) (15.130.100.0101.000.307.007.0000) 10. Ms. Hawa Koroma – Counselor Trainer – Educational Support Services (Original Hire Date: October 2, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 5 $63,679 p/a Effective October 2, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (20.281.200.0300.000.028.046.0000) 11. Ms. Marcia McGowan – Teacher of Kindergarten – Banneker Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2018) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 4½ $56,479 p/a Effective October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 (placement on correct step) & From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 4½ $56,479 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (placement on correct step) (15.110.100.0101.000.336.036.9704) 12. Ms. Myoshi McMillan – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: December 2, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective December 2, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.190.100.0106.000.306.006.9704) 13. Mr. Noe Michel – Teacher of Technology – Healy Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 19, 2018) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 2½ $55,479 p/a Effective December 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 14. Ms. Issamar Mora – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (AUT) –STEM Academy (Original Hire Date: November 21, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective November 21, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.214.100.0106.000.102.002.0000) 15. Ms. Victoria Nnanna – Teacher of Mathematics – Tyson 6-12 (Original Hire Date: November 1, 2004) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES g. Salary Adjustments (cont’d) 16. Ms. Angela Randall-West – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Warwick Institute (Original Hire Date: November 16, 2004) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 11½ $81,879 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 11½ $81,879 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective November 18, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.209.100.0101.000.309.009.0000) 17. Ms. Shakinah Riley-Lavendar – Teacher of Elementary – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: November 9, 1999) From: Level 5/MA Step 16 $99,568 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 5/MA Step 16 $99,568 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective November 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000) 18. Ms. Zania Saul – Teacher of Technology – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2005) From: Level 5/MA Step 12 $76,379 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 12 $77,379 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.222.0100.000.306.006.0000) 19. Mr. Darrell Shoulars – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: November 13, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 13½ $86,146 p/a Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 20. Ms. Debra Strand – Confidential Secretary – Office of the Superintendent (Original Hire Date: February 1, 2016) From: $41,388 p/a To: $41,388 p/a + $2,000 Stipend Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (11.000.230.0100.000.000.000.0000) 21. Mr. Barry Sussman – CTE Teacher (Information Technology) – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: November 25, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 13½ $77,841 p/a Effective November 25, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) h. Staff Appointments– 2019-2020 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-20 school year staff appointments listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2.h.” i. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Staff Appointments – Various Locations – 2019-2020 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the extra-curricular and co-curricular staff appointments for the various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.i for the 2019-2020 school year.” j. Creation of Positions BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the creation of the following positions, effective December 11, 2019.” (1) Supervisor of Social Studies (12-month) (1) Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) (1) Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:2)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES k. Revision of Job Description BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the revision of job description listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.k, effective December 11, 2019.” Supervisor l. Approval of Resolution BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the resolution listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.l.” m. Approval and Ratification of Collective Negotiated Agreement (LPSAA) BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves and ratifies the collective negotiated agreement between the East Orange Board of Education and the Lunch Period Supervisory Aides’ Association (LPSAA) for the period effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2020.” n. Agenda Changes/Corrections BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following agenda changes/corrections.” 1. Ms. Brenda Barnes – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Parks Academy Correction in Years of Service From: 12 Years To: 22 Years 2. Ms. Dorita Fulchini – Teacher of the Handicapped (MCI) – Truth Middle School Change in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Days From: September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 30 days) To: September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 45 days) 3. Ms. Flore-Nadeige Lovett – Principal – Warwick Institute Change in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates From: October 22, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) To: October 10, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) 4. Ms. Kamellah Marsh – Secretary (Head) – Tyson 6-12 Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: October 7, 2019 to November 18, 2019 To: October 7, 2019 to December 6, 2019 Change in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates and Days From: November 19, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 27 days) To: December 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) 5. Ms. Linda McCrary – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Truth Middle School Change in Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective Dates From: September 1, 2019 to November 11, 2019 To: September 1, 2019 to December 3, 2019 6. Mr. Dartez Scott – Electrician – Division of Maintenance Services Change in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates and Days From: July 1, 2019 to September 1, 2019 (NTE 10 days) To: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 47 days) 7. Ms. Bonnie Triolo – School Social Worker – Cochran Academy Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: October 4, 2019 to November 4, 2019 To: October 4, 2019 to November 22, 2019 8. Ms. Helen Watson – Security Monitor – Houston Academy Change in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates From: October 7, 2019 to April 7, 2020 (NTE 20 days) To: September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES o. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED:“that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following appointments.” 1. Ms. Jacinta Abarah – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Parks Academy Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.213.100.0106.000.311.011.0000) (replacement) 2. Ms. Sheree Aramini – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Healy Middle School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000) (replacement) 3. Ms. Taquinza Berryman – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Banneker Academy Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 4. Ms. Ivory Blair – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (BD) – Banneker Academy Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.209.100.0106.000.336.036.0000) (replacement) 5. Ms. Cecelia Blamah-Sah – Teacher of English – Fresh Start Academy Middle/High School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.423.100.0101.000.029.029.0000) (replacement) 6. Mr. Justus Bulluck – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 7. Ms. Elizabeth Charles – Assistant Secretary (10-Mth) – Tyson Elementary Salary $28,128 p/a Group 2 Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.240.0105.000.312.012.0000) (replacement) 8. Ms. Denise Chase – School Nurse – Wahlstrom Academy Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective January 2, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.213.0100.000.339.039.0000 – 70%) (replacement) (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027 – 30%) 9. Mr. Ajalon Cooper – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 10. Ms. Monica Darko – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – Tyson 6-12 Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.214.100.0101.000.203.003.0000) (replacement) 11. Mr. Patrick Donohue – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – 0.4 Healy/0.3 Truth/0.3 Costley Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000 – 30%) (replacement) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000 – 30%) (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000 – 40%) 12. Ms. Grace Eisape Adebayo – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:2) – STEM Academy Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES o. Appointments (cont’d) 13. Ms. Kiwa Gourdine – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 14. Mr. Tahjee Gray – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 15. Ms. Christina Hunt – Assistant School Business Administrator – Division of Business Services Salary $118,000 p/a Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.251.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement) 16. Ms. Leslie Kennedy – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 17. Ms. Malika Lee – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 18. Mr. James Littlejohn – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 19. Mr. Al-Hanif Ray – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 20. Mr. Charles Thomas – Maintenance Mechanic – Division of Maintenance Services Salary $54,000 p/a Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.261.100.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement) 21. Ms. Edith Thompson – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) 22. Mr. Alicia Williams – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new) p. Reclassifications BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reclassifications listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.p.”


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q. Professional Conferences BE IT RESOLVED: “That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves 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 the operation of the school district."

Division of Business Services Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Dion Bailey

Curtis Frazier Vaughn Miller

Atlantic City, NJ NJ Association of School Administrators Techspo

1/30/2020 – 1/31/2020

$ 1,425.00 Registration Cost $ 345.00 Lodging Cost $ 243.00 Transportation Costs $ 144.00 Meals and Gratuities $ 2,157.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.251.580.028.020.0000

Carver Institute Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Michele Moore Newark, NJ Increase Students’

Motivation, Mindset and Grit

1/31/2020 $ 558.00 Registration Fee $ 558.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.500.101.001.0000

Campus High School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost

1. Vanessa Ming Monroe, NJ Implicit Bias, Equity, Investigations, and the

Law

1/23/2020 $ 150.00 Registration Fee $ 55.00 Transportation Fee $ 205.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.500.101.001.0000


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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


q. Professional Conferences Division of Curriculum Services

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Anita Champagne

Akeem Adisa Jaliyla Fraser Paulette Salomon

Piscataway, NJ Rutgers Equity Leadership Network

1/14/2020 & 3/3/2020

$ 1,500.00 Registration Fee $ 1,500.00 Total Est. Cost 20.20.271.200.500.028.057.000

2. Anita Champagne Curtis Frazier Paulette Salomon Dawn Stokes - Tyler

Atlanta, GA Edu-Tech Technology Summit

2/23/2020 – 2/25/2020


Early Childhood Department

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Ernestine Johnson

St. Petersburg, FL

NTI Addressing Challenging Behavior

Conference

4/20/2020 – 4/25/2020

$ 375.00 Registration Fee $ 400.00 Transportation Fee $ 1,175.00 Lodging Fee $ 300.00 Meals & Gratuities $2,250.00 Total Est. Cost 20.20.218.200.329.028.026.9033

2. Anita Champagne Curtis Frazier Paulette Salomon Dawn Stokes - Tyler

Atlanta, GA Edu-Tech Technology Summit

2/23/2020 – 2/25/2020


Educational Support Services and Parent Relations Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Carla Bell-Gayle

Monroe Township, NJ

Intervention and Referral Services

Workshop Training: The Next Generation

12/19/2019 $ 149.00 Registration Fess $ 142.00 Transportation Fee $ 291.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000

2. Carla Bell-Gayle

Eatontown, NJ

Section 504 and I&RS Overview: Perfect

Together

3/27/2020

$ 30.00 Transportation Cost $ 30.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000


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q. Professional Conferences Garvin School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Rachel Dolahan

Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey Music

Educators Conference 2/20/2020 – 2/22/2020

$ 260.00 Substitute Salary $ 86.80 Transportation Fee $ 581.35 Lodging Fees $ 231.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 170.00 Registration Fee $ 1,329.15 Total Est. Cost

20.11.000.221.580.000.000.9706

Gibson Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Elizabeth Fitch

Long Branch, NJ New Jersey Association

for Health, Physical Education, Recreation

& Dance

2/23/2020 – 2/26/2020

$ 260.00 Substitute Salary $ 160.00 Registration Fee $ 420.00 Total Est. Cost

20.15.000.240.500.337.037.0000

Healy Middle School

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Dr. Howard Walker

Cherry Hill, NJ Inefficiency and

Conduct Unbecoming – A Case Review

12/13/2020

$ 150.00 Registration Fee

$ 150.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.217.017.0000

2. Dr. Howard Walker Monroe, NJ Three Things

Administrators Can Do Today to Get More Out

of Their Teachers Tomorrow

1/30/2020 $ 100.00 Registration Fee $ 100.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.217.017.0000

Hughes School

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Christopher Angione

Long Branch, NJ 2020 NJAHPERD

Conference for K-12 Physical Education

2/24/2020 – 2/26/2020

$ 265.00 Registration Fee

$ 265.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.223.500.310.010.0000


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q. Professional Conferences Jackson Academy

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Flore-Nadeige Lovett

South Bound Brook, NJ

The Leader in Me Principal Community

Coaching Day

11/20/2019

NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

Tyson Middle/High School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1.

Margaret O’Conner

Montclair, NJ Montclair State Counselor Day

12/6/2019


2. Sabrina Williams

Montclair, NJ Montclair State Counselor Day

12/6/2019


3. Margaret O’Conner Newark, NJ NJIT Counselor Day 12/13/2019 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

4. Sabrina Williams Newark, NJ NJIT Counselor Day 12/13/2019 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

Warwick Institute Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Kathleen McDermott

Newark, NJ Decrease Attention –

Getting Tantrum Behaviors: Practical

Solutions (Preschool – Second Grade)

1/8/2020

$ 279.00 Registration Fee $ 279.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.309.009.0000

Wahlstrom Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Denise Godbolt

Sharon LeDoux – Arlett Julie Leszczynski

Atlantic City, NJ SDE New Jersey Conference for

Kindergarten Teachers

2/24/2020

$ 390.00 Substitute Fee $ 732.00 Registration Fee $ 1,122.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.339.039.0000

2. Walter Foote Long Branch, NJ NJ Association for

Health, Physical Education, Recreation

and Dance (NJAHERD)

$ 125.00 Registration Fee $ 125.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.339.039.0000

Name Change / Correction: Previously Board Approved on 10/8/2019 Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost From:

Ralph Jacob, Jr. Miami, Fl. Future of Education

Conference ((FETC) 1/13/2020 – 1/17/2020

$ 650.00 Substitute Fee $ 650.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.120.100.101.000.000.0000

To: Huriya Edens

Miami, Fl. Future of Education Conference ((FETC)

1/13/2020 – 1/17/2020

$ 650.00 Substitute Fee $ 650.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.120.100.101.000.000.0000


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XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 3. BUSINESS SERVICES On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-m” under Business Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


a. List of Bills (Ratify)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.3 and N.J.S.A. 18A:19-4 authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to make payments between board meetings for all claims that have been duly audited; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached list of bills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratifies the payment of bills on the attached lists totaling $1,661,069.98. (Attachment 3-a)

b. 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 School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation

supporting the attached list of bills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes and approves the payment of bills on the attached lists for the Tuesday, December 10, 2019 board meeting in the amount of

$11,595,609.47 (Attachment 3-b) c. Appropriation Transfers

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and WHEREAS, Board of Education Policy #6422 delineates the process for transfer of funds between line items; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-c)

d. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 provides for a board of education in a Type I School District to requisition Tax-Levy monies from the municipality in an amount estimated to represent the balance of its projected cash flow needs; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $1,862,022.83 for the month of December 2019;


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d. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange –(cont’d) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and direct the Board Secretary to execute and serve the T-1 Request for Tax-Levy monies from the City of East Orange. (Attachment 3-d)

e. Recommendation to Approve Fund Raising Requests

WHEREAS, in accordance with Policy #2430 - Extracurricular Activities, fund-raising activities of extracurricular groups must be approved by the Board upon review by the Superintendent; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has reviewed and supported the attached requests for Fund Raising Activities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Fund Raising Requests on the attached list. (Attachment 3-e)

f. A-148 Secretary’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the

Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations 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;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept and adopt the A-148 and for it to become part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-f)

Period Ending Cash Balance October 31, 2019 $39,569,981.16

g. A-149 Treasurer’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18-A: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;


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g. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – (cont’d) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, for the period ending September 30, 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-g)

h. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, certify that, after a review of the Secretary’s Reports, and the A-149 Treasurer’s Reports, and upon consultation with appropriate district officials, to the best of the Board of Education’s knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.12(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (NO ATTACHMENT REQIRED)

i. Donation for STEM Academy (Mr. Stallings) BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of a $5,000.00 grant from BASF, Chemical Company to purchase (6) Discover Drone Kits. (Attachment 3-i)

j. Donation of Blinds (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the donation of blinds from Diana Faillace of 243 Irving Avenue in South Orange, NJ. The blinds will be used to replace the worn drapes in the gymnasium. The donation will be at no cost to the district. (Attachment 3-j)

k. One Year Preschool Program Plan Annual Update for 2020-2021 SY and One-Year Budget for the

2020-2021 SY (Ms. Aquil, Ms. Lofton-Simpson) BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the One-Year Preschool Program Plan Annual Update for 2020-2021, and the One-Year Budget for the 2020-2021 SY in the amount of $20,122,243.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange 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. (Attachment 3-k)

Period Ending Cash Balance October 31, 2019 $39,569,981.16


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l. Recommendation to Dispose of Unserviceable Motor Vehicle WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Statutes 18A:18A-45F, the East Orange Board of Education

would like to dispose of an unserviceable vehicle; and WHEREAS, this vehicle has been deemed a total loss; and WHEREAS, the condition of the vehicle was established by the New Jersey School Board Insurance

Group; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize the Board Secretary to dispose of the following unserviceable motor vehicle.

1. 2005 Ford E150 (vin#) 1FTAE14W85HA17893

m. A Resolution Authorizing East Orange Board of Education participation in the ACESplus Program for Energy Consulting Services

WHEREAS, “The Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act,” P.L. 1999, c. 23 (“EDECA”) authorizes the New Jersey School Boards’ Association (“NJSBA”) to obtain electricity and other energy-related services for individual local boards of education on an aggregated basis; and WHEREAS, NJSBA has formed the Alliance for a Competitive Energy Services, hereinafter referred to as “ACES,” a Cooperative Pricing System (E88-01-ACESCPS) to effectively obtain electricity and other energy-related services for its members; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11 authorizes local district boards of education to enter into cooperative pricing agreements; and WHEREAS, ACES has offered voluntary participation in a cooperative pricing system for the group purchase of electricity; and WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education in Essex County, State of New Jersey (“District”), is a participant in the ACES Cooperative Pricing System; and

WHEREAS, under EDECA, NJSBA is authorized to provide other energy-related services to its members; and WHEREAS, NJSBA and the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (“NJASA”) has created, and is offering to school districts and others, the ACESplus Program, which is designed to assist participating members with the evaluation and implementation of certain energy related programs, including renewable energy and energy efficiency programs; and WHEREAS, District desires to participate in the ACESplus Program; and


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m. A Resolution Authorizing East Orange Board of Education participation in the ACESplus Program for Energy Consulting Services – Cont’d

WHEREAS, the NJSBA, as the Lead Agency, via its professional energy consultant, Gabel Associates, will work with the District to evaluate, develop and administer an RFP process to select a solar power purchase agreement provider and provide related construction administration services and/or administer an energy efficiency program and provide related client representation services through construction all in accordance with the requirements of the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A 4.6 & 4.1), EDECA and the Proposal from Gabel Associates dated (November 27, 2019) attached hereto as Exhibit A, (the “Proposal”); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on December 10, 2019 by the East Orange Board of Education, Essex County, State of New Jersey, as follows:

TITLE This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the “ACESplus Program Resolution of the East Orange Board of Education”. AUTHORITY The Business Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to work with the Lead Agency, via its professional energy consultant (Gabel Associates), to evaluate, develop and administer one or more RFP processes for the District under the ACESplus Program, as authorized by, and in accordance with the requirements of, the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A 18A;18A 4.6and 4.1), EDECA and the Proposal. Construction is anticipated to take (18) months to complete. Gabel will charge a monthly fixed fee of $8,650.00 with a total cost not to exceed $155,700. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11, the Business Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to accept and execute the Proposal from Gabel Associates attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A. CONTRACTING UNIT The New Jersey School Boards Association, through ACES and its professional energy consultant, shall be responsible for complying with the “Public School Contracts Law,” N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. and all other applicable laws in connection with the preparation, bidding, negotiation and execution of contracts in connection with the ACES Cooperative Pricing System and the ACESplus Program. EFFECTIVE DATE This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. (Attachment 3-m)


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4. MAINTENANCE On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve items “a” under Maintenance: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


a. Recommendation for the Use of Facility

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:20-20; 34 permits the use of school property for various purposes; and WHEREAS, District Policy/Regulation #7510 states that all requests for the Use of Facility need board approval; and WHEREAS, the following organizations have submitted their requests and have been supported by administration and the maintenance committee

No. Organization Schedule Title School/Location Event Date

1 WEST NEWARK

SPANISH CO. MEMORIAL OF JESUS

DEATH STEM –

AUDITORIUM APRIL 7, 2020 (TUES)

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, grant permission for the Use of Facilities to the organizations listed above as long as each organization submit all documents required in accordance to the District’s Policy and Regulation#7510. WALK-ON RESOLUTION EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION

On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve item “Walk-on Resolution” under the East Orange Board of Education: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


Whereas, East Orange Board of Education Accepts the resignation of employee R.V.


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XII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Tucker read the following notice:

The East Orange Board of Education will hold its next REGULARLY SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Administrative Offices, 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, NJ. The Board of Education will retire to Executive Session after “Comments from the Public” in which they will discuss matters pertaining to negotiations, personnel and/or litigation. The Board will resume the regular public meeting at or about 8:00 p.m.; immediately following the Executive Session.

On the motion of Ms. Darlene Clovis duly seconded by Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr, the members of the Board voted to approve to adjourn the meeting: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis – Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


The meeting adjourned at or about 8:06 p.m. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary BOARD APPROVED

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