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DECEMBER 15, 2014 REGULAR MEETING

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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS BY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY

a. Resolution to Approve Grades 6, 7 & 8 Curriculum Middle School Language Arts Scope and

Sequence and Secondary (Grades 6-12) Writing Resources b. Proposal for Bilingual/ESL Immigrant Parent Education Program c. Proposal for McGraw Hill Professional Development for Math Teachers at Mott Elementary

School d. Proposal for EcoSchools USA Training – 2014 Science e. Resolution to Submit Assurances for Progress Targets Action Plans for Non-Priority/Focus Schools

for 2014-2015 f. Proposal for Dunn Middle School Performance at Trenton City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting

Ceremony 1-1 SCHOOL SUPPORT

g. Student Study Trips h. Revised Proposal for After School Remediation Program at Columbus Elementary School i. Proposal for Listenability (Audio Text) Study at Dunn Middle School j. Proposal for McCarter Theatre Center Guest Artists at TCHS Main k. Proposal for Shakespeare LIVE! at TCHS Main l. Resolution for Yasmin Shiraz/Still Eye Rise Media for the School Based Youth Services Program

(SBYSP) at TCHS Main m. Proposal for Mock Audition at the McCarter Theatre Center for TCHS Main n. Resolution and Proposal for Princeton College Counseling Project at TCHS Main o. Proposal for National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Outreach Program 1-2 SPECIAL EDUCATION

p. Resolution for Professional Services from MED-FLEX, Inc. q. Resolution for Pilot Program with The College of New Jersey on Prevention of Childhood Obesity r. Resolution for Bicycle Safety Program from Capital Health System

2. HUMAN RESOURCES a. Job Descriptions – Revised b. Retirement(s) c. Resignation(s) d. Termination(s) e. Suspension(s) f. Emergent Hire(s) g. Appointment(s) h. Leave(s) of Absence i. Extended Leave(s) of Absence j. Return from Leave(s) of Absence k. Transfer/Re-assignment l. Salary Adjustment(s) m. Contractual Entitlements n. Professional Development(s) o. Professional Development Revision(s) p. Before/After School Program(s)


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q. Student Teacher Practicum/Intern(s) r. Volunteer

3. FINANCE & FACILITIES a. Appropriation Transfers – October 2014 b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – October 2014 c. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – October 2014 d. Staff Travel e. Facilities Report – December 2014 f. List of Bills g. Joint Transportation Agreement with Lawrence Township School District h. Revised Joint Transportation Agreement with Ewing School District i. Joint Transportation Agreement with Cinnaminson Township Public Schools j. Joint Transportation Agreement with Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission k. Joint Transportation Agreement with Glassboro Public Schools l. Joint Transportation Agreement with Hamilton Public School District m. Joint Transportation Agreement with High Point Regional High School n. Joint Transportation Agreement with South Hunterdon Regional School District o. Resolution Awarding Transportation Contract Corrections for the 13/14 School Year p. Resolution for Payment to Mercer County Special Services School District q. Professional Services Contract – Scholastic r. Professional Services Contract – Achievement Network s. Resolution Awarding Transportation Quoted Routes – Kilmer School t. Resolution Awarding Transportation Quoted Routes – Wilson School u. Resolution for Revised QSAC District Improvement Plan (DIP) for Human Resources v. Out of District Placements – Office of School Support w. Revised Recommendation for RFP #1415-15 Award of Contract for Prospective Organization to

Provide Title I, Part A Services to Eligible Non-Public School Students in Grades PreK-12 x. Resolution to Reclassify Tuition Costs for Lehman School/Ladacin Network for the 2014-2015

School Year y. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Application and Acceptance of Amendment #1 for the ESEA-

NCLB Grant for the Period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 z. Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Site Licenses from Lexia Learning Systems for Monument

School aa. Resolution to Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Corrective Action Plan for

2014 bb. Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Site Licenses from Curriculum Associates for Kilmer Middle

School cc. Professional Services Contract – Mildred Miranda dd. Revised Annual Meeting Notice for 2014-2015 ee. Resolution to Approve the State Facilities Pupil Count ff. Home Instruction for Students


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

1. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY

a. Resolution to Approve Grades 6, 7 & 8 Curriculum Middle School Language Arts Scope and Sequence and Secondary (Grades 6-12) Writing Resources Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve Grades 6th, 7th and 8th Curriculum Middle School Language Arts scope and sequence and secondary (grades 6-12) writing resources, Specifically, the revised scope and sequence, writing resources and New Middle School Argumentative Writing Guide (Grades 6-8) are aligned to the Common Core State Standards/Trenton Public Schools curriculum as well as cognitive shifts required by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). (Attachment 1-A)

b. Proposal for Bilingual/ESL Immigrant Parent Education Program Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Bilingual/ESL Immigrant Parent Education Program for the period May 4, 2015 through June 12, 2015 at a cost not to exceed $12,811.00. Evening classes in Civics and English as a Second Language will be offered for parents/guardians of English Language Learners. 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 Codes: 20-246-200-200-0000-15-82, 20-246-200-101-0009-15-82, 20-246-200-300-0000-15-82 and 20-246-200-600-0000-15-82

c. Proposal for McGraw Hill Professional Development for Math Teachers at Mott Elementary School Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for McGraw Hill Professional Development for Math Teachers on January 13, 2015 at no cost to the Board. With the de-departmentalizing of teachers at Mott Elementary School, it is necessary for teachers new to teaching Math in the building to have PD relevant to the District’s Math resources.

d. Proposal for EcoSchools USA Training – 2014 Science Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for EcoSchools USA Training – 2014 Science for the period January 5 through June 23, 2015 at no cost to the Board. The program will be held for 4th and 5th Grade Teachers at Wilson and Grant Elementary Schools to provide a framework for transformational leadership that integrates sustainability practices within existing curriculum.

e. Resolution to Submit Assurances for Progress Targets Action Plans for Non-Priority/Focus Schools for 2014-2015 Whereas, the Trenton Public School District has three schools not classified as Priority or Focus Schools under the ESEA Flexibility Waiver; and Whereas, these schools are Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Parker and Wilson Elementary Schools; and Whereas, the schools did not meet their Annual Performance Targets for 2013-2014 and are required to address the needs of student populations that did not meet their proficiency targets; and


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Whereas, the district will provide assistance to the schools through the Offices of the Chief Academic Officer and School Support; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of Assurances for Progress Targets Action Plans for Non-Priority/Focus Schools for 2014-2015.

f. Proposal for Dunn Middle School Performance at Trenton City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Dunn Middle School Performance at Trenton City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $156.31. 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: 15-000-270-512-0000-00-10

1-1 SCHOOL SUPPORT

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

Agenda Applicant School Destination Purpose No. of Stud-‐ ents

Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

December 15, 2014

Veronica Love, Anthony Jones, Rick Smeresky

Daylight New Jersey State House Trenton, NJ

Students will be able to understand how a bill becomes a law and the purpose of our local, state, and national

governments

25 2014 December

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$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014

Susanne Spyros, Denise Lluen, Sharon Grube, Diana Dineen,

Dora Vynnytsky

Grant Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY

Students will become acquainted with world

class art in order to evaluate artistic

expression within their own work as well as

others

25 2015 June 11

Grant $1,337 20-486-200-500-0000-

15-20 ($584)

20-486-200-890-0000-

15-20 ($303)

December 15, 2014

Stahlbrand, Lowery, Berry,

Slipp, West, Ciaccia

Monument NJ State Museum

Trenton, NJ

Students will be able to make connections to

their own lives and the families of the past

24 2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014

Stahlbrand, Slipp, West


Trenton, NJ

Students will be able to recall and describe the

central message lesson or moral of a story

24 2015 February 12

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014

Stahlbrand, Lowery,

Berry,Slipp, West, Ciaccia


Trenton, NJ

Students will be able to make connections to

their own lives and the families of the past

24 2015 February 26

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014




Trenton, NJ

Students will be able to recall and describe the

central message lesson or moral of a story

75 2015 March 12

$0 No Cost to Board


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December 15, 2014

Stahlbrand, Berry Monument Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia, PA

Students will be able to identify different types of

animals and their habitats

7 2015 March 26

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014




Trenton, NJ

Students will explore the link between rhythm and

poetry

75 2015 April 30

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014




Trenton, NJ

Students will be able to understand the

fundamental ideas of matter, energy and

motion

75 2015 May 21

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014




Trenton, NJ

Students will be able to explore the life and

inventions of Benjamin Franklin

75 2015 May 28

$0 No Cost to Board

Revision to

Septem-ber 8, 2014

Agenda

Susan Kiley Jennifer Savage-

Renshall Diane Smith,

Suzanne Hatley, Lucy Steele,

Colleen Babore,

Mott Monument

Wilson Parker

Princeton University Art Museum/Nassau Presbyterian

Church Princeton, NJ

Mott/Monument/ Wilson Elementary

Schools Trenton Board of Education

The program will immerse 100 Third grade students into the world of ancient and modern

art and architecture through observation, discussion, language,

culture and tactile activity to reinforce

concepts.

100 40 per semest

er

Fall 2014 September

24 October

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

November 5, 12, 19 &

26 December 3, 10 & 17

January 8 & 28

February 4, 11, 18 &

25 Spring 2015

March 4, 11, 18 &

25 April

1, 8, 22 & 29 May 2015 6, 18 & 20 June 2015

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Grant $1,750

$1,750

$1,750

Transpor- tation

Mott

15-000-270-512-0000-

00-26 Monument

15-000-270-512-0000-

00-25 Wilson

15-000-270-512-0000-

00-31

Revision to

October 27, 2014 Agenda

John Casalino Robbins Ellis Auditorium

Central Services

Trenton, NJ

Scheduled Performance for the Trenton Board of

Education Meeting

30 2015 January 20

Board $440.83 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-28

Revision to

October 14, 2014 Agenda

Brooks, Maria Canals

Robbins Animals and their Habitats

Pennington, NJ

Students will examine different

habitats/discover evidence of a variety of

animals

23 2015 April 15

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014

J. Stapleton, Phyllis Brandl, M.

Dougherty, H. Ottenberg and All Assigned

Paraprofessionals

Stokes Stokes School Visitor-Color

Me Mine Pottery Center

Trenton, NJ

Students will express themselves and develop an appreciation for the

visual arts while painting pottery to give as a gift

to a loved one

30 2015 January 23

Grant $526.25 20-218-200-516-0000-

00-59 ($166.25)

20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($360)

December 15, 2014


Dougherty, H. Ottenberg and

Stokes Bucks County Children’s Museum

New Hope, PA

Students will be able to observe and explore the

museum interactive exhibits

30 2015 February 20

Grant $522.50 20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($166.25)


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All Assigned Paraprofessionals

20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($356.25)

December 15, 2014



Paraprofessionals

Stokes NJ State Museum

Trenton, NJ

Students will observe and investigate the Earth

30 2015 March 20

Grant $215 20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($95)

20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($120)

December 15, 2014



Paraprofessionals

Stokes Pennington Watershed

Environmental Center

Pennington, NJ

Students will observe and explore the various

animal and plant exhibits

30 2015 April 24

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014

Elizabeth Brown, Ms. Lewis,

Ms. Headley

Stokes Howell Living Farm

Titusville, NJ

Students will experience life on a working farm

30 2015 May 6

Grant $392.50 20-218-200-516-0000-

00-59 ($142.50)

20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($250)

December 15, 2014


Dougherty, H. Ottenberg and All

assigned Paraprofessionals

Stokes Johnson’s Corner Farm Medford, NJ

Students will be able to observe and explore how plants grow and how to

care for them

30 2015 May 27

Grant $593.75 20-218-200-516-0000-

00-59 ($213.75)

20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($380)

December 15, 2014

Elizabeth Brown, Ms. Lewis,

Ms. Headley

Stokes Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Point Pleasant, NJ

Students will be able to observe and explore a

variety of sea life forms while touring the

aquarium

30 2015 June 3

Grant $455.64 20-218-200-516-0000-

00-59 ($240.64)

20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($215)

December 15, 2014



Paraprofessionals

Stokes Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Students will be able to observe and explore a

variety of seal life forms while touring the

aquarium

30 2015 June 4

Grant $490.25 20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($261.25)

20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 ($180)

December 15, 2014

Crystal A. Smith, Ms. Omowale,

Ms. Jones, Ms. Bassin,

Mrs. T. Davis

Trenton High Main

Mercer County Technical

School Ewing, NJ

Students will explore career training options with Mercer County

Technical School

50 2014 December 16

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014

John Pollock Trenton High Main

Central Services

Trenton, NJ

Culinary students to perform, set up and serve

holiday luncheon at Trenton BOE

6 2014 December 18

$0 No Cost to Board

December 15, 2014

Edward Schmidt, Daniel Monzon

Trenton High Main

Timothy Christian

School Piscataway, NJ

Students will take their cumulative knowledge to design and build a robot

that will compete in a regional qualifying

competition

12 2015 January 17

$0 No Cost to Board


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December 15, 2014

Melda Grant, Corey Laramore,

Gary Nelson, Guerline Pierre,

Joy Walker, Eliza Williams

Trenton High Main

Delaware State University Dover, DE

Students participating in Trenton SBYSP

programming will have the opportunity to

participate in tour of Delaware State

University

40 2015 April 21

Grant $2,326.60 20-470-200-890-0000-

15-05

December 15, 2014

Melda Grant, Corey Laramore,

Gary Nelson, Guerline Pierre,

Joy Walker, Eliza Williams

Trenton High Main

National September 11 Memorial and

Museum New York, NY

and Hometown

Buffet Edison, NJ

Trenton SBYSP is seeking to offer an end of the year, project based, activity for all Trenton

High Students who participated in SBYSP activities during the

2014-2015 school year. Students will participate

in an educational/ social/recreation activity

50 2015 June 18

Grant $4,148.24 20-470-200-890-0000-

15-05

December 15, 2014

Jerell Blakeley, Kira Royster, Nana Manful,

Damien Carpenter

Trenton High West

New Jersey State House Trenton, NJ

Students will be able to identify and understand

the process by which bills become laws within the state of New Jersey

45 2014 December 18

Board $47.50 15-190-100-590-0000-

00-04

December 15, 2014

Ryan McCamy, Addie Lane

Trenton High West

Hershey Lodge and Convention

Center Hershey, PA

To introduce students to the operation and

structure of the United Nations while providing

them with an opportunity to learn

about political issues and debate issues of

international importance

9 2015 January 9 –

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Board $2,975 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-04 ($950)

15-190-100-590-0000-

00-04 ($2,025)

December 15, 2014

Lysette Toro-Mays, Shawn Feeney, Hugh

Donaghy, Maryanne

Guarrieri, Denise Smith, Leslie

Septor, Nandini Chakraborty, B.

Berman

Wilson National Constitution

Center

Students will learn the story of the history of this country, the core

principals of the constitution and the key questions asked at the

center about who are we as a people, what makes us a people and is it this

document

70 2015 May 20

$0 No Cost to Board

h. Revised Proposal for After School Remediation Program at Columbus Elementary School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for After School Remediation Program at Columbus Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $36,673.00. The program will provide targeted instruction and intervention in small groups, aimed at increasing student Literacy and Math skills. This item was originally Board approved on June 23, 2014. The revision is needed to increase the cost and change the GAAP Codes. Account Codes: 20-235-200-101-1709-15-82, 20-235-200-200-0000-15-82 and 20-235-100-600-1700-15-82

i. Proposal for Listenability (Audio Text) Study at Dunn Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Listenability (Audio Text) Study at Dunn Middle School on a single day in December 2014 or January 2015 at no cost to the Board. The study will be conducted by a research team from Educational Testing Services (ETS). The primary goal is to develop an audio text evaluation system that teachers can use to identify helpful and appropriate audio texts for classroom use with school-aged English Language Learners.


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j. Proposal for McCarter Theatre Center Guest Artists at TCHS Main

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for McCarter Theatre Center Guest Artists at TCHS Main for the period December 2014 through June 2015 at no cost to the Board. Visiting artists will lead workshops for students in the Visual and Performing Arts SLC in the areas of playwriting, auditioning, acting in a monologue and casting.

k. Proposal for Shakespeare LIVE! at TCHS Main BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Shakespeare LIVE! at TCHS Main on March 4, 2015 at no cost to the Board. The touring company will present a production of Macbeth to students in the Visual and Performing Arts SLC.

l. Resolution for Yasmin Shiraz/Still Eye Rise Media for the School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) at TCHS Main BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Yasmin Shiraz/Still Eye Rise Media for the School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) at TCHS Main in March 2015 at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00. Services provided include one speaking engagement, one film purchase and screening, a book signing and a book purchase for TCHS students attending the annual TCHS Women and Girls Tea. 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: 20-470-200-890-0000-15-05

m. Proposal for Mock Audition at the McCarter Theatre Company for TCHS Main BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Mock Audition at the McCarter Theatre Company for TCHS Main on January 22, 2015 at no cost to the Board. Drama 2 students will perform their professional level auditions at the Theatre for the final assessment for the class’s SGO. All costs will be covered by McCarter Theatre Company.

n. Resolution and Proposal for Princeton College Counseling Project at TCHS Main BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution and Proposal for Princeton College Counseling Project at TCHS Main for the 2014-2015 school year at no cost to the Board. Support will be provided for students at the Hanover Campus in the areas of researching colleges, essay writing, SAT prep and navigating financial aid.

o. Proposal for National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Outreach Program BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Outreach Program for the period March 2, 2015 to April 17, 2015 at no cost to the Board. Students in Hedgepeth/Williams, Dunn, Rivera, Kilmer, M. L. King Jr. and P. J. Hill schools will have the opportunity to learn the basics of tennis and develop life skills through team play.


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1-2 SPECIAL EDUCATION

p. Resolution for Professional Services from MED-FLEX, Inc.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Professional Services from MED-FLEX, Inc. for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $1,950.00 per year, renewable for two additional years. MED-FLEX, Inc. will provide for the collection and transportation of medical/infectious waste from the District’s health offices to a licensed processing/disposal facility. 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: 11-000-213-330-0000-00-56

q. Resolution for Pilot Program with The College of New Jersey on Prevention of Childhood Obesity BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Pilot Program with The College of New Jersey on Prevention of Childhood Obesity for the period December 2014 through June 30, 2015 at no cost to the Board. The partnership with the School of Nursing, Health and Exercise Science will allow nursing students and physical education students to participate in the Smart Nutrition and Conditioning of Kids (SNACK) health and nutrition program, funded by Novo Nordisk.

r. Resolution for Bicycle Safety Program from Capital Health System BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Bicycle Safety Program from Capital Health System for the period December 2014 through June 30, 2015 at no cost to the Board. The educational program is designed to address safe bike riding rules and the importance of wearing a helmet.


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 2. HUMAN RESOURCES

a. Job Descriptions - Revised BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve the following revised job descriptions :

1. Approve the revised job description for the position of School Literacy Leader, salary in accordance with TEA contract, effective December 16, 2014. attachment 2-a-1

2. Approve the revised job description for the position of Priority School Math Leader, salary in

accordance with TEA contract, effective December 16, 2014. attachment 2-a-2

b. Retirement(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve the following retirement(s):

1. Ms. Colleen Rand – 14 years of service – Elementary Teacher Gr 5 – Franklin Elementary School, effective, July 1, 2015.

2. Mr. James Potts – 10 years of service – Heavy Cleaner – King Elementary School, effective, December 1, 2014. 3. Ms. Kathleen Hartmann -16 years of service – Language Arts Teacher – Dunn Middle School, effective April 1, 2015. 4. Ms. Gail Leonardo – 17 years of service - Paraprofessional – Franklin Elementary School, effective January 1, 2015. 5. Ms. Cheryle Malach – 25 years of service – Life Skills Teacher – Trenton Central High School – Chambers, effective February 3, 2015. 6. Ms. Maureen Dougherty – 20 years of service – Special Education Teacher – Pre- School Disabled – Stokes Early Childhood, effective July 1, 2015.

c. Resignation(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve the following resignation(s) :

1. Ms. Maria de los Fromnic – World Language Teacher – Dunn Middle School, effective January 24, 2015.


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2. Ms. Elizabeth Holsman – Elementary Teacher Gr 5 - Hill Elementary School, effective January 22, 2015.

d. Termination(s)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following terminations :

1. Mr. Tony Weathers – Custodian - Hedgepeth Williams Middle School, effective December 16, 2014. NOTE : Reason on file in Human Resources. To receive two week notification. 2. Mr. Kareem Johnson – Paraprofessional (one-on-one) - Columbus Elementary School, effective December 16, 2014. NOTE: Abandonment of position. e. Suspension(s)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following suspensions :

1. Mr. Larry Howlen – Custodian – Robbins Elementary School, suspended without pay, effective December 16, 2014 through December 22, 2014.

NOTE: Reason on file in Human Resources. 2. Mr. James Lamons – Custodian – Hill Elementary School – suspended without pay, effective December 16, 2014 through December 22, 2014. NOTE: Reason on file in Human Resources.

f. Emergent Hire(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the

Superintendent of Schools, approved the following emergent hires:

1. Ms. Nisha Goyal – Senior Accountant – Business Office (Payroll) – at the salary of $51,405 - Step 1 Guide A, effective on or about January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-000-251-105-0000-00-60) NOTE: filing a vacancy. 2. Mr. David Ganz – English Language Arts Teacher – Kilmer Middle School – at the salary of $52,200-BA,Step1-TEA, effective on or about January 5, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. NOTE: Replacing Y. Araromi who was transferred. 3. Ms. Shannon Cutrona – Special Education Teacher - English – Trenton Central High School – Chambers – at the salary of $52,200-BA,Step1-TEA, effective on or about January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. NOTE: Replacing S. Welch who retired.


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4. Ms. Bethzaida Garcia – Kindergarten Teacher (Sheltered) – Robbins Elementary School, at the salary of $ 52,200-BA, Step 1-TEA, effective on or about January 5, 2014

through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. NOTE: Replacing L. Castillo who was transferred.

g. Appointment(s) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following appointments: 1. Mr. Bryan Caver – JV Boys Basketball Coach – Trenton Central High School – Chambers, at a stipend of $5,871.00, effective December 1, 2014 through March 15, 2015. (11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) 2. Mr. Anthony Carsella – Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach – Trenton Central High School – Chambers, at a stipend of $4,828.00, effective December 3, 2014 through March 15, 2015. (11-402-100-101-0009-00-55) 3. Ms. Pamela Owens – Executive Director of Human Resources – Human Resources Department, at the salary of $142,666 (no change in salary), effective January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. (11-000-251-104-0000-00-52) NOTE: Recommendation of the State Monitor. h. Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve the following leave(s) of absence:

1. Ms. Caryn Bester – Special Education Teacher – Rivera Middle School – maternity medical leave of absence with pay, effective, December 15, 2014 through January 26, 2015; and without pay January 27, 2015 through February 27, 2015.

2. Ms. Maria Montero – Administrative II Secretary – Daylight Twilight High School –

medical leave of absence with pay, effective, November 13, 2014 through January 13, 2015.

3. Ms. Katherine Wearing – Elementary Teacher Gr 1 – Parker Elementary School –

medical leave of absence with pay, effective, November 1, 2014 through January 5, 2015

4. Ms. Usha Kachroo – Science Teacher – Daylight Twilight High School – medical leave of absence with pay, effective, October 10, 2014 through October 31, 2014.

5. Ms. Courtney Angeline – Elementary Teacher Gr 1 – Franklin Elementary School – maternity medical leave of absence with pay, effective, February 2, 2015 through April 30, 2015; and without pay May 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.


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6. Ms. Alexandra Barrera – Parent Liaison – Robbins Elementary School – medical leave of absence with pay, effective, November 5, 2014 through November 20, 2014; and without pay November 21, 2014 through December 8, 2014.

7. Ms. Sharon Ozonuwe – School Nurse – Franklin Elementary School – medical leave of absence with pay, effective October 29, 2014 through December 11, 2014.

8. Ms. Shakida Anderson – Special Education Teacher – Kilmer Middle School - maternity

medical leave of absence with pay, effective November 17, 2014 through January 30, 2015. 9. Mr. Eugene Magalif – Music Teacher – Monument Elementary School – medical leave of

absence with pay, effective November 3, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 10. Ms. Gail Gaynor-Bryant – Learning Consultant – Trenton Central High School, West –

medical leave of absence with pay, effective November 17, 2014 through December 16, 2014. 11. Ms. Jordana Scheer – Art Teacher – Hill Elementary School – medical leave of absence with

pay, effective April 13, 2015 through May 5, 2015; and without pay, effective May 6, 2015 through May 25, 2015.

12. Mr. John Kiernan – In School Suspension Teacher – Dunn Middle School – medical leave of

absence with pay, effective November 12, 2014 through January 5, 2015. 13. Ms. Migdalia Shaudys – Administrative I Secretary - Franklin Elementary School – medical

leave of absence with pay, effective November 14, 2014 through January 5, 2015. 14. Mr. Enrique Rivera – Special Education Teacher – Grant Elementary School – medical leave

of absence with pay, effective December 12, 2014 through January 19, 2015. 15. Mr. Dale Archie – TV Production Teacher – Daylight/Twilight High School – paternity

medical leave of absence without pay, effective December 4, 2014 throughDecember 19, 2014.

16. Ms. Susan Mahde – Media Specialist – Robbins Elementary School – medical leave of

absence without pay, effective December 9, 2014 through March 6, 2015. 17. Mr. Jermaine Bynes – Custodian – Daylight/Twilight High School – medical leave of

absence with pay, effective December 9, 2014 through December 19, 2014. 18. Ms. Iris Figueroa – Special Education Teacher (Inclusion) – Dunn Middle School –

medical leave of absence with pay, effective November 19, 2014 through May 30, 2015.


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19. Ms. Rasheeda Robinson – Elementary Teacher Gr 1 – Mott Elementary School – medical leave of absence with pay, effective November 25, 2014 through December 31, 2014.

20. Ms. Joyce Williams –Kindergarten Teacher – Jefferson Elementary School – medical

leave of absence with pay, effective December 1, 2014 through February 27, 2015.

i. Extended Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve the following extended leave(s) of absence:

1. Ms. Valerie Allgood – Paraprofessional – Stokes Elementary School – extended medical leave of absence without pay, effective December 16, 2014 through January 2, 2015. NOTE: Original leave of absence effective October 30, 2014 through

December 15, 2014. 2. Ms. Erin Slipp – Special Education Teacher – Monument Elementary School – extended medical leave of absence without pay, effective January 16, 2015 through February 27, 2015. NOTE: Original leave of absence effective September 22, 2014 through January 21, 2015. 3. Ms. Lissette Davila – School Nurse – Grant Elementary School – extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective November 12, 2014 through January 5, 2015.

NOTE: Original leave of absence effective October 29, 2014 through November 11, 2014.

4. Ms. Pamela Smith-Walter – Health & Physical Education Teacher – Trenton Central

High School – West - extended medical leave of absence with pay, effective December 4, 2014 through January 30, 2015.

NOTE: Original leave of absence effective October 9, 2014 through December 3, 2014.

j. Return from Leave(s) of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve the following return from leave(s) of absence: 1. Ms. Susan Johnson – Administrative II Secretary – Human Resources Department – return from medical leave of absence, effective, November 17, 2014. 2. Ms. Janet Nicodemus – ESL Supervisor – Curriculum Department – return from medical leave of absence, effective, November 17, 2014. 3. Mr. Vincent Guzman – Plumber – Buildings & Grounds – return from medical leave of absence, effective November 12, 2014.


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4. Mr. Steve Gaston – Custodian – Columbus Elementary School – return from medical leave of absence, effective, November 17, 2014. 5. Ms. Genevieve Thomas – Elementary Teacher – Location To Be Determined – return from medical leave of absence, effective November 26, 2014. 6. Ms. Alexia Takell – Parent Liasion – Hill Elementary School – return from medical leave of absence, effective December 1, 2014. 7. Ms. Sandra Wolverton – Administrative I Secretary – Grant Elementary School – return from medical leave of absence, effective December 1,2014. 8. Ms. Sharon Dawson Coates – Elementary Teacher Grade 5 – Hill Elementary School - return from a medical leave of absence, effective January 12, 2015. k. Transfer/Re-Assignment BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following transfers/re-assignment:

1. Ms. Genevieve Thomas – from: Elementary Teacher Gr 1, Monument Elementary School, to: Kindergarten Teacher, Robeson Elementary School, at the salary of $56,000 ($54,500 MA, Step 3-TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective November 26, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. NOTE: Replacing K. Green who is being reassigned.

2. Ms. Danita Christmas – from: Elementary Teacher (DRA) – Curriculum Department, to: Kindergarten Teacher, Mott Elementary School, no change in salary, effective January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015. NOTE: Replacing M. Hopke who retired. 3. Approve the re-assignment of the following Paraprofessionals, no change in salary, effective

January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015 : NOTE: Due to low enrollment in Special Education. Name Title From Location To: Location Thomas Caldwell

Paraprofessional Grant School Paraprofessional (Autism)

Rivera School

James Edwards

Paraprofessional Daylight/Twilight Paraprofessional Special Ed (LLD)

Kilmer School

Olga Cuadra

Paraprofessional Grant School Paraprofessional Kindergarten

Robbins School

Janet James

Paraprofessional Gregory School Paraprofessional Special Ed (MD)

Dunn School

Orlando Tirado

Paraprofessional Robeson School Paraprofessional Special Ed (OCR)

Wilson School

Justin Johnson-Creadle

Paraprofessional Grant School Paraprofessional Kindergarten

Columbus School


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l. Salary Adjustment(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following salary adjustment(s):

1. Ms. Mitzi Hightower-Teel – Health and Physical Education Teacher – Dunn Middle School,

from: $86,400 ($84,900 – BA, Step 15 – TEA +$1,500 longevity), to: $88,360 ($86,860 – MA+30, Step15 – TEA+$1,500 longevity), effective October 30, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-10) NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree and 30 additional credits.

2. Ms. Diana Bess Swainson – Elementary Teacher Gr 2 – Washington Elementary School – from: $86,450 – MA, Step 15 – TEA, to: $87,950 ($86,450 – MA, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective November 11, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-00-30) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification. 3. Ms. Katherine Chrusz – Language Arts Teacher – Kilmer Middle School – from: $56,000 ($54,500 – MA, Step 3 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $61,100 ($59,600 – MA+60, Step 3 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective September 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-130-10-101-0000-00-24) NOTE: Submitted proof of 60 additional credits. 4. Ms. Joyce Clark – Special Education Teacher – Grant Elementary School – from: $88,360 ($86,860 – MA+30, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), to: $92,950 ($91,450 – MA + 60, Step 15 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective November 11, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-214-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits. 5. Ms. Alicia DiGiuseppe – Special Education Teacher – Kilmer Middle School – from: $52,700 –

BA, Step 2 – TEA, to: $54,200 ($52,700 – BA, Step 2 – TEA +$1,500 dual certification), effective October 30, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-204-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification.

6. Ms. Iman Haikal – ESL Teacher – Mott Elementary School – from: $52,700 – BA, Step 2 –

TEA, to: $54,000 – MA, Step 2 – TEA, effective November 18, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-240-10-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree.

7. Ms. Arielle Bates – School Psychologist – Wilson Elementary School – from: $61,636 ($59,136 – MA, Step 1 –TEA + $2,500 National Board Certification + 12 %, to: $69,252 ($59,600 – MA+60, Step 3 – TEA + $2,500 National Board Certification + 12%, effective September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-000-219-104-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of 60 additional credits.


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8. Ms. Suzette Lyon-Robinson – School Psychologist – Rivera/Cadwalader Schools, from:

$72,352 ($64,600 – MA, Step 11 – TEA+12%), to: $78,960($70,500 – MA+60, Step 11 – TEA+12%), effective October 10, 2012 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-000-219-104-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of 60 additional credits.

9. Ms. Dishea McBride – Paraprofessional – Robbins Elementary School – from: $32,722 – Step

5/60 credits, to: $33,716 – Step 5/90 credits, effective November 4, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-190-10-106-0000-42-28) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

10. Ms. Barbara Newton – Special Education Teacher – Stokes Elementary School – from:

$57,600 ($56,100 – BA+30, Step 8 – TEA+$1,500 dual certification, to: $58,800 ($57,300 – BA+60, Step 8 – TEA+1,500 dual certification), effective November 10, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-216-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

11. Ms. Erica O’Connor – Elementary Teacher Gr 1 – Hill Elementary School – from: $54,000 –

MA,Step 2 – TEA, to: $54,600 – MA+30, Step 2 – TEA, effective November 12, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-120-10-101-0000-00-32) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

12. Ms. Cynthia Quayson – Bilingual Elementary Teacher Gr 1 – Parker Elementary School,

from:$52,200 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $66,900($65,400 – MA, Step 11 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective October 21, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification, Master’s degree, and previous experience.

13. Ms. Zenaida Sanchez – Bilingual Elementary Teacher Gr 2 – Robeson Elementary School –

from: $52,700 – BA, Step 2 – TEA, to: $54,200($52,700 – BA, Step 2 – TEA + $1,500 dual certification), effective October 29, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-240-10-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification.

14. Ms. Julie Simpkins – Art Teacher – Hedgepeth Williams Middle School – from:

$58,400($56,900 – MA+30, Step 7 – TEA+$1,500 dual certification), to: $58,900($57,400 – MA+30, Step 8 – TEA+$1,500 dual certification, effective September 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-0000-01-08) NOTE: Submitted proof of previous experience.

15. Ms. Stacy Washington – School Nurse – Washington Elementary School – from: $52,200 –

BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $53,100 – BA, Step 3 – TEA, effective September 2, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-000-213-104-0000-35-31) NOTE: Submitted proof of previous experience.


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16. Ms. Katia Zorogastua – SIOP Intervention Teacher – Central Administration – from: $69,250($67,750 – MA+30, Step 12 – TEA+$1,500 dual certification), to: $73,750($72,250 – MA+60, Step 12 – TEA+$1,500 dual certification), effective October 29, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (11-240-100-101-0000-00-81) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

17. Ms. Jennifer Petinga Santiago – School Counselor – Grant Elementary School – from:

$55,500 – MA+30, Step 4 – TEA, to : $60,100 – MA+60, Step 4 – TEA, effective November 20, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-000-218104-0000-33-20) NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits.

18. Ms. Christine McKinney – Intervention Teacher – Grant Elementary School – from:

$57,800($56,300-MA, Step 7-TEA+$1,500 dual certification), to: $58,400($56,900-MA+30, Step 7-TEA+$1,500 dual certification), effective November 21, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-424-1001-101-0000-00-20)

NOTE: Submitted proof of 30 additional credits. 19. Ms. Christopher Awad – Computer Teacher – King Elementary School – from: $54,000-MA,

Step 2-TEA, to: $55,500($54,000-MA, Step 2-TEA+$1,500 dual certification), effective November 20, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-23) NOTE: Submitted proof of dual certification.

20. Ms. Misty Capanas – Health & Physical Education Teacher – PJ Hill Elementary School –

from: $86,400($84,900-BA, Step 15-TEA+$1,500 dual certification), to: $87,950($86,450-MA, Step 15-TEA+$1,500 dual certification), effective November 24, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-0000-01-32)

NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree. 21. Mr. Edward Hoplock – Social Studies Teacher – Trenton Central High School – Chambers –

from $52,200-BA, Step 1 – TEA, to: $53,600-MA, Step 1 – TEA, effective November 20, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated.(15-140-100-101-0000-00-05) NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree.

22. Mr. David Yoon – Mathematics Teacher – Rivera Middle School – from: $54,000-MA, Step

2 – TEA, to: $55,500($54,000-MA, Step 2-TEA+$1,500 dual certification, effective, December 3,2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-130-100-101-000-00-15) NOTE: Submitted proof of ducal certification.

23. Ms. Deborah Yellen – Kindergarten Teacher – Robbins Elementary School – from: $51,950-

BA, Step 2 – TEA, to: $53,350-MA, Step 2-TEA, effective January 8, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-110-100-101-0000-00-28) NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree.


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24. Ms. Carmen Robles – Special Education Teacher (CMI) Hedgepeth Williams Middle School – from: $91,342-MA, Step 15 – TEA, redlined, to: $91,450-MA,Step 15-TEA, effective December 3, 2014 through June 30, 2015, pro-rated. (15-110-100-101-0000-00-28) NOTE: Submitted proof of Master’s degree.

25. Longevity

Name Years of

Service Amt. Due

Eff. Date Bargaining Unit

Gilbert Taitt 20 $800 8/24/2007 CUS Marizol Tirado 25 $600 11/27/2014 TESA

26. Ms. Yahaira Robeson – Senior Secretary – Dunn Middle School – from: $32,895, Step 6-

TESA, to: $34,822, Step 6 – TESA, effective October 30, 2014 through December 31, 2014. (15-000-240-105-0000-00-10) NOTE: Performing the duties Administrative I Secretary who is on a leave of absence.

m. Contractual Entitlements BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following contractual entitlements:

Name Unit # Sick Days # Vacation Days Amount

Daquaye Gilchrist CUS 0 9 $918.72 Shirley Welch TEA 1.5 0 $732.91

Jack Washington TEA 123 0 $66,145.71 n. Professional Development(s) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following professional development(s):

1. Approve the following staff – School Test Coordinators/Literacy Coaches/Math Coaches – edConnect Assess Admin. Training – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, on December 16, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-15-82-$1,080.00) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$83.00 FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,163.00 total.

School Testing Coordinator Literacy Leader Mathematic Leader Gregory Shavonne Carter Cassandra Holcomb Sarah Stillwell TCHS - (9th Grade Academy)

Paul Lakarosky Lindsay Rogers Michael Yaris

TCHS – (V&P Arts) Ronald Wallace Pia Kaufman Nandita Bhattacharya TCHS – (Communications)

Kathy Mulcahey Mia Verdini Ahmed Benjanni


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TCHS – (STEM/HRTB)

Nathan Mayfield Susanne Hoban Deidre Brown

Hedgepeth/Williams Sheree Dublin & Theodore Hoover

Leslie Sanders Michael Braverman

Mott Donna Miller Stephanie Gammone N/A TCHS West Gerard Fennell Rebecca Schwartz Janet Winthrop Columbus Laura Colvin Heather Lieberman Dawn Hendryx Kilmer Stacey Weiss Marva Baird Tara Conrad Robeson Monique Gamboa Jeanne Ternowchek TBD Daylight/Twilight High School

Jamie Delaney Jamie Delaney Wayne Fisher

King Linda Wyatt-Simpson Melissa Wyatt Brian Tobin PJ Hill Delores Anthony-Musa Dawn Howlen Delores Anthony-Musa Franklin Schaeffona Robinson-Gentry Kia Johnson N/A Parker Miriam Toro-Maldonado Gayle McClure N/A Wilson Denise Smith Leslie Septor Hugh Donaghy Dunn Lauren Imbalzano Francine Stockton John Dunston Jefferson Ellen Decker Mary Tomilin David Phillips Robbins Brian L’oiaseu Christine Masterson N/A Monument Barbara Wolfson Zebbie Belton Karen Leno Grant Ed Butler Nancy Livesay Bonita Johnson Rivera Howard Marks Martha Higginbotham Melanie Taylor

2. Approve the following staff – I-Tech Trainers – Pre-planning edConnect Assessment Admin.

and Data Module Training – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through December 19, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-15-82-$144.00)

(20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$11.00-FICA)NOTE: Not to exceed $155.00 total.

Lorcha Lewis Steve Stallone Barbara Episale John Guindon Patrick Sharkey Elemer Arreaga Hussain Haqq Christopher Awad Michael Kurlander

3. Ms. Shirleen McDowell – Teacher - Parker – Professional Development for

Science Teachers – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective November 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-15-82-$54.00) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$4.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $58.00 total. Name omitted from the October 14, 2014 agenda.

4. Approve the following Teachers – District SIOP Training for Teachers of

ELL/Immigrant Students – Districtwide – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective December 17, 2014 through May 30, 2015. (20-245-200-200-0000-15-82)


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NOTE: Not to exceed $8,915.00 total. ($8,280.00-Salaries)($635.00 FICA)

Heather Lieberman Kia Johnson Nancy Livesay Cassandra Holcomb Mary Tomlin Melissa Wyatt Zebbie Belton Stephanie Gammone Gayle McClure Dawn Howlen Christine Masterson Jeanne Ternowchek Marilyn Eure Leslie Septor Francine Stockton Leslie Sanders Marva Baird Martha Higgenbotham Jamie Delaney Cynthia Quayson Jonathan Gaffin Rena Moaning Norma Villanueva

8. Approve the following Teachers – District Turnkey Trainers Workshop-PARCC Administration – Central Administration, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective January 14, 2015 or January 15, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82-$3-816.00) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$292.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $4,108.00 total.

Michael Kurlander Crystal Adams William Chick Sarah Stillwell Carol Fieraband-Houghton Elmer Arreaga Christopher Awad Joann Davis Cheryl Ross Sharonda West Lorcha Lewis Jonathan Grom Darrell Moody Steve Stallone Roy Fullard Marilyn Eure Hussain Haqq Frances Willever Nadia Ramcharan Noha Saleh David Schappell Barbara Episale Donna Rawls Leslie Sanders Robert Meluso Jodi Simon Gladshow John Guindon Yvonne Johnson Elizabeth Miller Patrick Sharkey Mia Verdini Alvin Francis Kathleen Mulcahey Dan Mouzon Nancy Lee Renard Kardhashi Jaime Maniatis Fateema Nelson

9. Approve the following Teachers – I-Tech Tuesday – PARCC Technical Support Training Administration – Central Administration, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, on February 11, 2015 or February 12, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82-$3,816.00) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$292.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $4,108.00 total.

Michael Kurlander Crystal Adams William Chick Sarah Stillwell Carol Fieraband-Houghton Elmer Arreaga Christopher Awad Joann Davis Cheryl Ross Sharonda West Lorcha Lewis Jonathan Grom Darrell Moody Steve Stallone Roy Fullard


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Marilyn Eure Hussain Haqq Frances Willever Nadia Ramcharan Noha Saleh David Schappell Barbara Episale Donna Rawls Leslie Sanders Robert Meluso Jodi Simon Gladshow John Guindon Yvonne Johnson Elizabeth Miller Patrick Sharkey Mia Verdini Alvin Francis Kathleen Mulcahey Dan Mouzon Nancy Lee Renard Kardhashi Jaime Maniatis Fateema Nelson

10. Approve the following staff – I-Tech Tuesday – PARCC Technical Support Training Administration – Central Administration, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, on January 13, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82-$1,800.00) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$83.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,163.00 total.

Michael Kurlander Crystal Adams William Chick Sarah Stillwell Carol Fieraband-Houghton Elmer Arreaga Christopher Awad Joann Davis Cheryl Ross Sharonda West Lorcha Lewis Jonathan Grom Darrell Moody Steve Stallone Roy Fullard Marilyn Eure Hussain Haqq Frances Willever Nadia Ramcharan Noha Saleh David Schappell Barbara Episale Donna Rawls Leslie Sanders Robert Meluso Jodi Simon Gladshow John Guindon Yvonne Johnson Elizabeth Miller Patrick Sharkey Mia Verdini Alvin Francis Kathleen Mulcahey Dan Mouzon Nancy Lee Renard Kardhashi Jaime Maniatis Fateema Nelson

11. Approve the following Teachers – District-Wide Content Area Professional Development Series: Social Studies – Central Administration, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective January 5, 2015 through January 30, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) (20-275-200-200-000-15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $872.00 total ($810.00-Salaries) ($62.00-

FICA)

Curdell Denton Catherine Dixon Yesenia Guad-Moro Anne Grant Octavia Lee Michelle Luttrell Kimberly Marcucci Tito Mason Mia McRae Latriece Mitchell Yvonne Mitchell Laura Morgan Lisa Pulliam Debra Sewell Laurie Tindall Natalie Tymczyszyn Denise Walker-Streater Renee Wilson


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12. Approve the following Teachers – District-Wide Content Area Professional Development Series: Science – Central Administration, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective January 5, 2015 through January 30, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82)(20-275-200-200-000-

15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $291.00 total ($270.00-Salaries) ($21.00-FICA)

Rupa Bhattacharya Felice Farber Robert Kripinski Gretchen Martus-Uray Carla Millner

13. Approve the following Teachers – Novice Teacher/Provisional Trainings-Districtwide, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective January 5, 2015 through June 25, 2015. (20-275-200- 101-0009-14-82) (20-275-200-200-000-15-82-$1,884.00-FICA)

NOTE: Not to exceed $26,508.00 total.

Nicole Akromas Tyler Anewalt Arlana Arrington Judith Baranowski Jessica Bernstein Jerell Blakeley Aaron Brooks Elaine Brown Beth Bynes Doris Capo Lucy Childs Mijah Christie Nicole Christman Katherine Chrusz Lindsey Ciresa Ernst Delma Dawn Dixon Debra Embert Robert Esposito Shawn Feeney Monica Feliciano John Forte Mariah Foster Kaylor Gaines Tara Gillins Dorita Gray Stephanie Henderson Jackson Hoover Jason Hui Kathleen Jackson Pia Kaufman Pauline Kothare Wiely Lin Rejon Littlepage Florance Louis Walter McCord Bridget McManus Stephanie Metal Amirah Muneer Naomi Patterson-Martin Clifton Paul Stephanie Pisabaj Jacob Plasky Loredana Polizzi Andrea Robinson Vanessa Rosa Antonella Russo Brieanna Sheridan Deena Shu’Air-Jiles Samir Soryal Joshua Suslak Kimberly Vasquez Norma Villanueva Alba Wagar Alan Wilkins Deborah Yellen Elizabeth Zwierzynski

14. Approve the following staff – Mentor Trainings-Districtwide, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective January 5, 2015 through June 25, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82)(20-275-200-200-000-15-82-$1,620.00.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $22,788.00 total. Sheila Alford-Coleman Jennifer Ayling Karen Barksdale Natasha Boyd Geraldine Brown Maria Canals Nathan Cohen Annie Coleman Natalie Corvino Karen Delgado Teresa DeSanctis Felice Farber Roselind Friday Debra Gagnier Terri Harper Daisy Herrera Martha Higgenbotham Lanise Hill Jacqueline Jacobs James Conrad Joseph Damien Kellogg Joyce Kovnat Adrienne Mack Kimberly Marcucci Christine Masterson Carla Millner Darrell Moody Jason Moran


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Karilyn Mouzon Erin Pirrera Tom Pullizzi Alba Rivera Lindsey Rogers Kira Royster Antonio Ruiz Matthew Russell Eileen Sagan Andrew Seabert Judith Sears Kulbhushan Sharma Susanne Spyros Robin Strand Gary Taylor Melanie Taylor Laurie Tindall Brian Tobin Mia Verdini Bruce Williams Chantel Wooten 15. Approve the following staff – Math Turn Key Teachers - Districtwide – at the rate of $42.00 per

hour, effective January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $4,104.00 total.

Karen Delgado Janet Winthrop Brian Tobin Joan Tucker Rosalind Friday Carmen Reyes

16. Approve the following Teachers – Math Turn Key Trainers – edConnect Classroom/Module

Training Session - Districtwide – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective January 6, 2015 and January 27, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82-$168) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$13.00- FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $181.00 total.

Lorcha Lewis Steve Stallone Barbara Episale John Guindon Patrick Sharkey Elmer Arreaga Hussain Haqq Christopher Awad Michael Kurlander

17. Approve the following Teachers – Novice Teacher/Provisional Trainings-Districtwide, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective December 18, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) (20-275-

200-200-000-15-82-$22.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $310.00 total.

Dorita Gray Vanessa Rosa Brieanna Sheridan Deborah Yellen

18. Ms. Kathryn Graf – Professional Development Support – Novice/Provisional and Mentor Teacher Trainings – Districtwide, at the rate of 36.00 per hour, effective January 5, 2015


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through June 19, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82-$648.00) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$50.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $698.00 total. 19. Approve the following Teachers – District-Wide Content Area Professional Development Series: Language Arts – Central Administration, at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective October 15, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $699.00 total. ($649.00- Salaries) ($50.00-FICA). Names omitted from the 9/22/14 board agenda.

Catherine Dixon Chaneika Harris Denise Davis Elise Kaye Kimberly Marcucci Kiran Little Lisa Pulliam Lorraine Brozena Maria Eiras Milca Hernandez Nandini Chakraborty Paula Lotito

20. Ms. Yvonne Tinsley – District-Wide Content Area Professional Development Series: Visual and Performing Arts – Central Administration, at the rate of $36.00 per hour,

effective November 19, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-15-82)NOTE: Not to exceed $58.00 total. ($54.00-Salaries) ($4.00-FICA). Name omitted from the 10/27/14 board agenda.

21. Approve the following Teachers – Proposal for AMAO Related Initiatives-Districtwide, at the rate of $36.00 per hour for teachers and $42.00 for facilitators, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (11-240-100-101-0009-00-81)

NOTE: Not to exceed $200.00.

Heather Lieberman Kia Johnson Nancy Livesay Cassandra Holcomb Mary Tomlin Melissa Wyatt Zebbie Belton Stephanie Gammone Gayle McClure Dawn Howlen Christine Masterson Jeanne Ternowchek Marilyn Eure Leslie Septor Francine Stockton Leslie Sanders Marva Baird Martha Higgenbotham Jamie Delaney Cynthia Quayson Jonathan Gaffin Rena Moaning

22. Ms. Sylvia Kenney – Media Specialist - Census AMAO/ACCESS Training - Districtwide, at the

rate of $36.00 for teachers and $42.00 for facilitators, December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (11-240-100-101-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $200.00 total.


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23. Ms. Maria Robinson – Paraprofessional - Census AMAO/ACCESS Training-Districtwide, at the rate of $29.00 with students; and $22.00 without students, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (11-240-100-101-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed $528.00

24. Ms. Marilyn Eure – School Test Coordinators/Literacy Coaches/Math Coaches – edConnect Assess Admin Training – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per

hour, on November 19, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-15-82-$1,080.00 (20-275-200- 200-0000-15-82-$83.00 FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,163.00 total. Name omitted from the 11/17/14 board agenda.

25. Approve the following Computer Teachers – Teacher Meetings - Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective January 8, 2015 through June 11, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$1,024.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed 14,416.00 total.

Michael Kurlander Bryce Carmichael Vondalyn Fanin Edward Butler Carol Houghton Claudette Jones Christopher Awad Joann Davis Angelia Curtis Lorcha Lewis Sharon Hamm Graves Steve Stallone Jennifer LiVolsi Manukas Shani West Conrad Purnell Debra Crudup Hussain Haqq Thomas Lambright David Schappell Donna Rawls Robert Meluso Robert Pawson Rene Lintz Karen Barksdale Andrew Seabert James Jones Roy Fullard Debra Cunningham Nancy Kanka Harvey Jaime Maniatis Nicholas Barbato Kathryn Graf

26. Approve the following staff – New Turnkey Trainers – edConnect Assessment Admin Module Training – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective January 13, 2015. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82-$1,080.00) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$83.00-FICA) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,163.00.

Michael Kurlander Crystal Adams William Chick Sarah Stillwell Carol Fierabend-Houghton Elmer Arreaga Christopher Awad Joann Davis Cheryl Ross Sharonda West Lorcha Lewis Jonathan Grom Darrell Moody Steve Stallone Roy Fullard Marilyn Eure Hussain Haqq Frances Willever Nadia Ramcharan Noha Saleh David Schappell Barbara Episale


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Donna Rawls Leslie Sanders Robert Meluso Jodi Simon-Glashow John Guindon Yvonne Johnson Elizabeth Miller Patrick Sharkey Mia Verdini Alvin Francis Kathleen Mulcahey Dan Monzon Nancy Lee Renard Kardhashi Jaime Maniatis Fateema Nelson

o. Professional Development Revision(s) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following professional development revision(s):

1. Approved the following Teachers and Leaders – After School Professional

Development – Various Locations – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective October 22, 2014 through December 19, 2014. (20-275-200-101-0009-15-82- $486.00) (20-275-200-200-0000-15-82-$37.00) NOTE: Not to exceed $523.00 Total. Previously approved on the 9/22/14 board agenda.

Erika Bosco Bridget Golding Kimberly Marcucci Lorraine Brozena Lenora Hines Susan Mayo-Brown Lynda Finlay Nora Linton Lisa Pulliam

p. Before/After School Program(s) BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following before/after school program(s): 1. Ms. Bernice White – Paraprofessional - Parent Program Advisor – Trenton Central High School Chambers, at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective, December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-000-211-173-0000-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,000.00 total. 2. Ms. Natalie Corvino – Teacher – After School Tutoring Advisor – Trenton Central High School Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective, December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,520.00 total.

3. Ms. Kathy Mulcahey – Teacher – National Honor Society Advisor – Trenton Central High School Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total.

4. Ms. Amanda Roberts – Teacher – 9th Grade Advisor – Trenton Central High School –

Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total.


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5. Ms. Pia Kaufman – Teacher – Young Women’s Leadership Advisor – Trenton

Central High School - Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total.

6. Ms. Amanda Roberts – Teacher – Young Women’s Leadership Advisor – Trenton Central

High School - Chambers at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total.

7. Mr. Vincent Blasse – Teacher – International Club Advisor – Trenton Central High School – Chambers - at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total. 8. Ms. Susanne Hoban – Teacher – Poetry Out Loud Advisor – Trenton Central High School - Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective, December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-08) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total. 9. Ms. Lakia Bristow – Teacher – Debate Team Advisor – Trenton Central High School – Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through

June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,260.00 total. 10. Mr. Nicholas Cirillo – Teacher – Debate Team Advisor – Trenton Central High School – Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective, December 16, 2014 through

June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,260.00 total. 11. Ms. Susanne Hoban – Teacher – 11th Grade Advisor – Trenton Centra High School - Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective, December 16, 2014 through

June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-08) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total. 12. Mr. Matthew Russell – Teacher – 11th Grade Advisor – Trenton Central High School - Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective, December 16, 2014 through

June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-08) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total. 13. Mr. Daniel Monzon – Teacher – Robotics Advisor – Trenton Central High School – Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-1110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,100.00 total. 14. Mr. Ed Schmidt – Teacher – Robotics Advisor – Trenton Central High School – Chambers, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 22, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,100.00 total. 15. Mr. Thomas Montanari – Teacher – Art Club Advisor – Trenton Central High School


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– West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total.

16. Ms. Heather Koshar – Teacher – Yearbook Teacher Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 total. 17. Mr. Renard Kardhashi – Teacher – Computer Club Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 18. Ms. Valerie Hedgpeth – School Counselor – Junior Class Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 19. Mr. Gerard Fennell – Teacher – National Honor Society Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 20. Ms. Jacqueline Jacobs – Teacher – Young Ladies of West Advisor –Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-101-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 21. Mr. Jerrelle Blakely – Teacher – Student Government Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through

June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-44) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 22. Ms. Theresa Wright – Teacher – Behavior Modification Teacher Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $2,940.00 total. 23. Mr. Billy O’Neal – English Teacher – Guitar Club Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through

June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 24. Mr. Ryan McCamy – Social Studies Teacher – Model United Nations Advisor - Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 25. Mr. Raman Nadadhur – Science Teacher – STEM CLUB Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through

June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total.


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26. Mr. Courtland Handy – Paraprofessional – Young Men of West – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-101-110-0009-00-04)

NOTE: Not to exceed $1,015.00 total. 27. Approve the following ESL Teachers – ESL Enrichment After School Program – Districtwide, at the rate of $42.00 with children; and $36.00 per hour without children, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (20-245-200-200-0000-15-82-$364-FICA) (20-245-100-101-0009-15-82-$4,032) (20-245-200-101-0009-15-15-$720) NOTE: Not to exceed $5,116.00 total

Tilottama Bose Alex Lozana

28. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Learning Program – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour with children; and $36.00 per hour without children, effective December 16, 2014 through April 30, 2015.

(20-235-100-101-0009-15-82)(20-235-200-101-0009-15-82) (20-235-200-200-0000-15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $3,888.00 total. ($15,984.00-Salaries) ($1,222.00-FICA)

Crystal Adams Courtney Angeline Valeriana Bandeh Christal Bennett Belinda Brown William Burd William Chick Kim Christie Robert Ciaccia Christine Sampson Clark Julia Clark Vondalyn Fannin Jessica Fitzpatrick Amanda Friedman Katherine Graham Lynn Gravenstine Afiya Grissom Stephanie Henderson Kia Johnson Peggy Kennedy Cathleen Little Sunny Longo Amy Luster Susanne Martin Susan Mayo Brown Linda Mosca Jeneya Nelson Susan Posner Colleen Rand Grendolyn Reid Sharon Ozonuwe Schaeffona Robinson Jenean Swain Michael Wheary Kelvin Wiley

29. Approve the following Teachers – After School Mentoring Program – Franklin Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00 with children; and $36.00 without children, effective December 16, 2014 through April 30, 2015. (20-235-100-101-0009-15-82) (20-235-200-200-0000-15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,085 total. ($1,008.00-Salaries) ($77- FICA)

Crystal Adams Courtney Angeline Valeriana Bandeh Christal Bennett Belinda Brown William Burd William Chick Kim Christie Robert Ciaccia Christine Sampson Clark Julia Clark Vondalyn Fannin


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Jessica Fitzpatrick Amanda Friedman Katherine Graham Lynn Gravenstine Afiya Grissom Stephanie Henderson Kia Johnson Peggy Kennedy Cathleen Little Sunny Longo Amy Luster Susanne Martin Susan Mayo Brown Linda Mosca Jeneya Nelson Susan Posner Colleen Rand Grendolyn Reid Sharon Ozonuwe Schaeffona Robinson Jenean Swain Michael Wheary Kelvin Wiley

30. Ms. Patrice Connell – Teacher - Mock Trial Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 31. Ms. Joel Merkin – Teacher -Stock Market Club Advisor – Trenton Central High School – West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 32. Ms. Joel Merkin – Teacher - Anime and Magma Club Advisor – Trenton Central High School - West, at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through

June 30, 2015. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-04) NOTE: Not to exceed $1,470.00 total. 33. Mr. Robert Rubino – Teacher - AM/PM Intervention Program – Dunn Middle School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (15-120-100-101-0009-00-10)(15-421-200-110-0009-00-10) NOTE: Not to exceed $7,644.00 total. 34. Approve the following Teachers – PARCC Preparation Program – Monument Elementary School – at the rate of $42.00 per hour, effective January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015. (20-235-200-200-0000-15-82)(20-235-100-101-0009-15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed 10,851.00 total. ($10,080.00-Salaries) ($771.00-FICA)

Karen Abrams Colleen Babore Rhonda Berry Janet Ciaccia Angelia Curtis Lori Dennis Jane Gilroy Jennifer Garcia Denise Hallinan Sheryl Hoggan Lauren Hopson Sheila Lamonsoff Tara Laszyn Yakima Leak Nicole Lowery Trisha Miragliuolo Jennifer Porter Jaycenth Russell Erin Slipp Susanne Stahlbrand Lucy Steele Genevieve Thomas Susan Trimble Courtney Wenstrom Sharonda West Claudia Wheeler Zebbie Belton Mohammad El-Sherbini Janice Jennings Karen Leno Eugene Magalif Wanda Perry Jennifer Savage-Renshall Cheryl Ross Lynn Vogel Barbara Wolfson


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35. Approve the following Paraprofessionals – PARCC Preparation Program – Monument Elementary School – at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective January 5, 2015 through June 30, 2015. (20-235-200-200-0000-15-82)(20-235-100-101-0009-15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed 4,995.00 total. ($4,640.00-Salaries) ($335.00-FICA)

Sharlene Downing ValToinette Downing Donella Harmon-Edwards Evelyn Johannes Emily Johnson Jasmine McKnight Olabisi Okoya-Dabiri John Pack Valerie Rivers Dallas Cheston Arnette Cue Marshea Jones Roy Preston Fannie Pryor Cintella Spotwood Brianna Terry Tiffany Williams

36. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Learning Program – Grant Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour with children; and $36.00 per hour without children, effective December 16, 2014 through April 30, 2015. (20-235-100-101-0009-15-82) (20-235-200-200-0000-15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $40,692.00 total. ($37,800.00-Salaries) ($2,892.00-FICA)

Kurt Appleby Cora Bachik Mary Carral Joyce Clark Johanna Cortez Blair Della Penna Michelle DePompo Dorren Dineen Stene Eutz Irene Frey Debby Grant Sharon Grube Milangee Herrera Bonita Johnson Archie Jones Dawn Kunkel Regina Landgraf Sung Kane Nancy Livesay Cheryl Longo Margaret Mason Ingrid Megeed Evette Morales Mary Jane Niver Mildred Ortiz Callvin Peterson Erin Pirrera Brittany Preston Charlotte Rankin April Reid Luz Rios Enrique Rivera Marta Rivera George Rosario Mary Beth Stewart Brittany Thomas Natalie Tymczynsyn Barbara Winckler Dora Vynnytsky

37. Approve the following Teachers – Extended Learning Program –Mott Elementary School, at the rate of $42.00 per hour with children; and $36.00 per hour without children, effective December 16, 2014 through April 30, 2015. (20-235-100-101-0009-15-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $17,362.00 total. ($16,128.00-Salaries) ($1,234.00-FICA)

Yvonne Allison Margaret Hopke Kimberly Marcucci Dieisha Campbell Rickie Kennedy Susan Meyer Rasheeda Robinson Catherine McCarthey Joy Ons Elba Rivera Joyce Thomas Deena Jiles-Shu’aib Barbara Dickman Susan Franko Kenneth Mayberg


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Eunice Park Jill Wiley-Maurice Patricia Weiss Scot Exner Deidre Kiley Karen McNear Lisa Pulliam Yvonne Mitchell Michelle Begonja Susan Kiley James Conrad Lorcha Lewis Brian Brunell Troy Soto Renee Hall McKee Nicole Stephens Andres Marrero Leslie Sparks Iman Haikal Bernetta Washington Carmen Reyes Jonathan Grom

38. Approve the following staff to provide compensatory related services for students with disabilities beyond the school day, Special Education Department, at the rate of $42.00 per hour with children; and $36.00 per hour without children effective December 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (1-000-216-104-0009-00-84) NOTE: Not to exceed $20,000.00 total.

Renee McKee Speech Language Specialist Tiffani Finley Speech Language Specialist Janice Phillips Speech Language Specialist Cheryl Caruso Speech Language Specialist Wanda Perry Speech Language Specialist Natalie Pevsner Speech Language Specialist Lula Custis Speech Language Specialist Zulemy Rodriguez Speech Language Specialist Alexa Sherman Speech Language Specialist Rosemary Ohanian Speech Language Specialist Lynn Gravenstene Speech Language Specialist Stephanie Shaffer Speech Language Specialist Silvia DeLeon Speech Language Specialist Bernadetto Piscopo Speech Language Specialist Benjamin Kenion Occupational Therapist Karin Davis Occupational Therapist Debjit Mitra Occupational Therapist Inger Morin Occupational Therapist Michele Fekete Occupational Therapist Wendy Lockhart Occupational Therapist

q. Student Teacher Practicum/Intern(s) BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves the resolution for the following candidates to complete their student teaching or internship practicum within the school district:


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r. Volunteer BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves the following volunteer :

Candidate Content Area College/University Location Desiree Ganz Urban Education College of New Jersey Mott Erica Paolucci Urban Education College of New Jersey Mott Neisha Jean-Baptiste Language Arts Rider University Dunn

Name Department Falose Andre Family and Community Engagement


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D)

3. FINANCE & FACILITIES

a. Appropriation Transfers – October 2014 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 – October 2014 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148; WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©3, the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s) no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports for October 2014, 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 – October 2014 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 October 31, 2014, 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)


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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.

Applicant Position School/ Dept. Purpose Location Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

REVISED from 9/8 agenda Kathleen S-

Johnson

Ex. Director CSB Bullying, The Law and Your Client

2014

N. Brunswick, NJ

8/19/2014 Board $210 REVISED

11-000-230-580-0000-00-53

REVISED from 10/27 agenda

Marsha Martin

School Counselor

TCHS Main

NJSCA Annual Fall Conference

Long Branch NJ

10/12 & 13/ 2014

REVISED

Board $165 REVISED FROM $0

20-235-200-580-0000-15-82

REVISED from 10/27 agenda Crystal Smith

School Counselor

TCHS Main

NJSCA Annual Fall Conference

Long Branch NJ

10/12 & 13/ 2014

REVISED

Board $228.16 REVISED FROM $0

20-235-200-580-0000-15-82

George Benton Supervisor CSB Deep Learning to Effect Change

Howell, NJ 1/28/2015 Grant $114 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82

Sharron Grady Director CSB NJSIAA Conference Robbinsville, NJ

12/16/2014 $0 No cost to the Board

Anthony Carsella

Teacher TCHS NJSIAA Conference Robbinsville, NJ


Tarig Holman Teacher TCHS NJSIAA Conference Robbinsville, NJ


Sandra Iturbides

Supervisor CSB NJ Foreign Language

Conference

N. Brunswick, NJ

2/27-28/2015

Grant $185 20-275-200-101-0009-15-82

Dr.Kendra Johnson

CAO CSB NJEA Conference Los Angeles, CA

2/27-3/1/2015

Grant $1,011 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82

Nicole Carmichael

PD Teacher CSB FEA Creating PARCC-Like Math

Monroe, NJ 1/15/2015 $0 No cost to the Board

Tarig Holman Head FB Coa

TCHS Nike Coach of the Year Clinic

Atlantic City, NJ

2/5,6,7/2015

$0 No cost to the Board


TCHS 2015 No. Jersey/NYC

Football Clinic

Whippany, NJ 2/13,14/2015



TCHS Atlantic City Football Clinic

Atlantic City, NJ

2/27-3/1/15 $0 No cost to the Board


TCHS Nike Football Clinic

Allentown, PA 3/5,6,7/2015


Phyllis Plasky Supervisor CSB TECHSPO 2015 NJ Premier Technology

Atlantic City, NJ

1/29-30/2015

Grant $648 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82

Dr. Kendra Johnson

CAO CSB TECHSPO 2015 NJ Premier Technology

Atlantic City, NJ

1/29-30/2015

Grant $648 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82

Nicholas Barbato

Tech Teacher

CSB TECHSPO 2015 NJ Premier Technology

Atlantic City, NJ

1/29-30/2015

Grant $648 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82

Edward Ward Supervisor CSB TECHSPO 2015 NJ Premier Technology

Atlantic City, NJ

1/29-30/2015

Grant $648 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82

George Benton Supervisor CSB Deep Learning to Affect Change

Howell, NJ 1/28/2015 Grant $114 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82

Alexa Ingram Asst. Super. CSB TECHO 2015 NJ Premier

Technology

Atlantic City, NJ

1/29-30/2015

Grant $691 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82

Melody Alegria Supervisor CSB TECHO 2015 NJ Premier

Technology

Atlantic City, NJ

1/29-30/2015

Grant $540 20-275-200-580-0000-15-82


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Francine Conyers

Teacher Inclusion

Columbus Maximizing Essential Math

Skills/Concepts for Students with

Disabilities/Struggling Learners

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,

February 18, & March 25

$0 No Cost to Board

Gwendolyn Green

Teacher Kindergarte

n

Columbus Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Chris Studley Teacher Columbus Character Education

Principles as the Cultural

Foundation of a Successful Athletic

Program

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 16

$0 No Cost to Board

Alice Burnett Media Specialist

Daylight Evidence, Evidence and More Evidence: Are You on Target

with your Observations and Use of Artifacts to Support Teacher

Evaluation

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 29

$0 No Cost to Board

Shenette Gray Principal Daylight Collaborative Protocol to

Improve Teaching and Learning

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 30 & February 12

$0 No Cost to Board

Wayne Fisher Math Leader Daylight Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Mamadou Bamba

Teacher Math

Daylight

Creating PARCC-Like Math Tests: Preparing for the New Assessments

(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

Sheri Lawery Teacher Business

Daylight Career and Technical

Education (CTE) Programs of Study

New Jersey Department of

Ed Trenton, NJ

2015 January 12

$0 No Cost to Board

Milca Hernandez

Teacher Special Ed

Dunn Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Schaeffona Robinson-

Gentry

School Counselor

Franklin Understanding & Responding to

Sexual Behavior in Students

Mercer County Professional Counselors Association (MCPCA)

2015 January 30

$0 No Cost to Board

Erin Pirrera Teacher Autistic

Grant Autism and Meltdowns in Children and Adolescents:

Practical Strategies for Prevention,

Intervention, and Post-Vention

Seminar

NJHA Conference and Event Center Princeton, NJ

2015 January 21

Board $199.99 11-214-100-610-0000-00-84


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Susanne M. Spyros

Teacher Art

Grant MRESC: Differentiating

Instruction: Meeting the

Challenges of Common Core

Professional Development

Academy Piscataway, NJ

2015 February 27

$0 No Cost to Board

Susanne M. Spyros

Teacher Art

Grant MRESC: Effective and Beyond: The Best Strategies for

Teachers of Students with

Attention, Behavior, and

Emotional Difficulties

Professional Development

Academy Piscataway, NJ

2015 March 6

$0 No Cost to Board

Michael Braverman

Math Leader Hedgepeth/Williams

Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Erica O’Connor Teacher Hill Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Hyacinth Fevrier

Teacher Math

Kilmer Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Hyacinth Fevrier

Teacher Math

Kilmer 2014-2015 Mathematics

Workshops For Middle School

Teachers – Visualizing

Fractions! (Grades 5-8)

Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ

2015 April 22

$0 No Cost to Board

Paula Bethea Principal Kilmer In partnership with The College of New

Jersey and Joyce Kilmer School,

participants will visit to look at

various aspects of the school as a model school

Bloomfield Middle School Bloomfield, NJ

2015 January 23

$0 No Cost to Board

Tara Conrad Math Leader Kilmer In partnership with The College of New


participants will visit to look at

various aspects of the school as a model school


2015 January 23

$0 No Cost to Board

Marva Baird ELA Leader Kilmer In partnership with The College of New


participants will visit to look at various

aspects of the school as a model school


2015 January 23

$0 No Cost to Board


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Thomas Tocci Teacher Math

Kilmer Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Melinda Meyer (Smith)

Teacher Math



Teachers – Common Core Content and

Practices: What’s Up with Fractions?

(Grades 3-6)

Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ

2015 January 5

$0 No Cost to Board

Melinda Meyer (Smith)

Teacher Math



Teachers – Math & Technology:

Perfect Together (Grades 6-8)

Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ

2015 February 9

$0 No Cost to Board

Amanda Diamandidis

Teacher Math



Teachers – Common Core Content and

Practices: What’s Up with Fractions?

(Grades 3-6)

Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ

2015 January 5

$0 No Cost to Board

Amanda Diamandidis

Teacher Math



Teachers – Math & Technology:

Perfect Together (Grades 6-8)

Rutgers University

Piscataway, NJ

2015 February 9

$0 No Cost to Board

Linda Wyatt-Simpson

School Counselor

King Mercer County Professional Counselors Association (MCPCA):

Understanding and Responding to


Rider University

2015 January 30

$0 No Cost to Board

Shannon DeLizio-Bonilla

School Counselor

King Mercer County Professional Counselors Association (MCPCA):

Understanding and Responding to


Rider University

2015 January 30

$0 No Cost to Board

Sharon Harmon

Teacher King Creating PARCC-Like Math Tests: Preparing for the New Assessments

(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board


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Karen Leno Math Leader Monument Creating PARCC-Like Math Tests: Preparing for the New Assessments

(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

Cheryl Ross Teacher Intervention

Monument


(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

Taras M. Laszyn

Teacher Monument


(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

Claudia L. Wheeler

Teacher Monument Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Claudia L. Wheeler

Teacher Monument Creating PARCC-Like Math Tests: Preparing for the New Assessments

(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

Claudia L. Wheeler

Teacher Monument Connecting Curriculum,

Instruction, and Assessments in

ELA with Common Core & PARCC:

Planning Integration Across

Content Areas (Grades 3-8)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 26

$0 No Cost to Board

Claudia L. Wheeler

Teacher Monument Evidence, Evidence and More Evidence: Are You on Target


Evaluation

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 29

$0 No Cost to Board

Shirley L. Walker

Teacher Special Ed

Parker Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Gayle McClure Literacy Leader

Parker Creating PARCC-Like Math Tests: Preparing for the New Assessments

(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

Gayle McClure Literacy Leader

Parker Connecting Curriculum,

Instruction, and Assessments in

ELA with Common Core & PARCC:

Planning Integration Across

Content Areas (Grades 3-8)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 26

$0 No Cost to Board


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Renee M. Lintz Teacher Computer

Rivera Evidence, Evidence and More Evidence: Are You on Target


Evaluation

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 29

$0 No Cost to Board

Karen Wilson Teacher Special Ed

Rivera Maximizing Essential Math



FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 6,


$0 No Cost to Board

Megan L. Higgenbotham

Teacher Health/

Physical Ed

Robeson Character Education



Program

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 16

$0 No Cost to Board

Paul Greaves Teacher Social

Studies

Trenton High Main

National Soccer Coaches

Association of America (NSCAA) 2015 Convention

Convention Center

Philadelphia, PA

2015 January 15 &

16

$0 No Cost to Board

Barry Conboy Academy Chair

Trenton High Main


Education Marketing Curriculum

Information Session

Middlesex County College

Edison, NJ

2015 January 23

$0 No Cost to Board

Nicole Akromas

Teacher Business

Trenton High Main


Education Marketing Curriculum

Information Session

Middlesex County College

Edison, NJ

2015 January 23

$0 No Cost to Board

Jeff Drake Teacher Health/

Physical Ed

Trenton High Main

New Jersey Association of

Health, Physical Ed, Recreation and Dance 2015 Annual

Convention

Ocean Place Resort & Spa Long Branch,

NJ

2015 February 22 - 24

$0 No Cost to Board

James Jones Head Boys Tennis Coach

Trenton High Main

New Jersey State Interscholastic

Athletic Association (NJSCA) 18th

Annual Men’s/Women’s Tennis Coaches

Clinic

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

2015 January 16

$0 No Cost to Board

Susanne Hoban Teacher English

Trenton High Main

PARCC: An In-Depth Approach Across Content

Areas (6-12)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 20

$0 No Cost to Board

David Tindall Teacher/ Head Soccer

Coach

Trenton High Main

2015 National Soccer Coaches Association of

America (NSCAA) Convention

Philadelphia, PA

2015 January 15 &

16

$0 No Cost to Board

Paul Ash Teacher Trenton High Main

Character Education Principles as the

Cultural Foundation of a Successful Athletic

Program

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 16

$0 No Cost to Board


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David Caruso Teacher Health/

Physical Ed

Trenton High Main

Character Education



Program

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 16

$0 No Cost to Board

Leyone Royster Teacher ESL Trenton High West

PARCC: An In-Depth Approach Across Content

Areas (6-12)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 20

$0 No Cost to Board

Donna Lombardo

Teacher Health/

Physical Ed

Washington Character Education



Program

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 16

$0 No Cost to Board

Natasha Boyd Teacher Washington Creating PARCC-Like Math Tests: Preparing for the New Assessments

(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

Natasha Boyd Teacher Washington PARCC: An In-Depth Approach Across Content

Areas (6-12)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 20

$0 No Cost to Board

Natasha Boyd Teacher Washington Evidence, Evidence and More Evidence: Are You on Target


Evaluation

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 29

$0 No Cost to Board

Debra Lopreato Teacher Wilson Creating PARCC-Like Math Tests: Preparing for the New Assessments

(K-5)

FEA Conference

Center –Monroe

Township, NJ

2015 January 15

$0 No Cost to Board

Hope Grant Mary Courtney

Mark Hoppe Gwen Hansen Adrienne Hill Alvin Francis Scott Munro

Barry Conboy Katrina T.

Smith Paul Scozzari

Barbara Palmer John Pollock Nancy Lee

Var TCHS Main

Site Visits to high schools with the

SDA

Union City New Brunswick

1/9/15, 1/14/15, 1/21/15

$0 No Cost to Board

e. Facilities Report – December 2014

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


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ORGANIZATION/ DEPT. DATES OF USAGE DAY FACILITY TIME PER-

MIT

TBOE or Outside Usage

MT

G

PRO

G

PD

Rec

Oth

Kathryn Graf - Danielson Evaluation w/Dr. Hite c/o

NJEA

01/07/15 01/29/15

Wed. & Thurs.

Administration 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

10493 TBOE X

Monica Feliciano - Bil./ESL Program

11/12/14 - 05/01/15

Mon. - Fri. TCHS - West 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

2516 TBOE X

Patricia Planter - Parent Workshop

11/18/14 Tuesday Parker 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

5108 TBOE X

Patricia Planter - Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

11/20/14 Thursday Parker 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

5109 TBOE X

Isles - School Clean Up 11/15/14 Saturday Monument 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

8921 OUTSIDE X

Kathleen Smallwood Johnson - Holiday Toy Giveaway

12/20/14 Saturday Hedgepeth-Williams

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

10594 TBOE X

Nicole Bethea - Teacher Work Completion

11/08/14 - 06/30/15

Saturdays Franklin 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

10752 TBOE X

Sharron Grady - Middle School Basketball Games

01/05/14 - 03/15/15

Sat., Wed., & Fri.

Kilmer Sat. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

10596 TBOE X

Dawn Reyes - PTO Harvest Student Dance

11/13/14 Thursday Dunn 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

10384 TBOE X

Dawn Reyes - PTO Parent Academy Award Night and

Family Fun Night

11/19/14 Wednesday Dunn 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

10394 TBOE X

LaShon Encarnacion - Senior Class Fundraiser

11/21/14 Friday TCHS - West 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2518 TBOE X

Tammi Strickland - Drama Club Student Workshops

11/13/14 - 06/30/15

Mon., Wed., & Fri.

Hedgepeth-Williams

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

9058 TBOE X

Colleen Babore - Monument's 2nd Annual Pot

Luck Dinner

11/12/14 Wednesday Monument 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

8919 TBOE X

Lewis Friemark - Filming of Human Rights

11/18/14 Tuesday TCHS - Chestnut

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

10668 TBOE X

Nicole Marino - Craft Fair 12/13/14 Craft Fair TCHS - West 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

2515 TBOE X

Paula Bethea - Parent and Teacher Conferences

11/25/14 Tuesday Kilmer 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

10777 TBOE X

Kathleen Smallwood Johnson - Legal

12/03/14 Wednesday Administration 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10591 TBOE X

Sharron Grady - Cheerleading Practice

11/17/14 - 03/01/15

Mon. - Fri. TCHS - VPA 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM

10595 TBOE X

Kim Christie - PTO Meeting and Family Engagement

11/19/14 Wednesday Franklin 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

10609 TBOE X

Kathleen Smallwood Johnson - Set Up for the F.A.S.T.

Holiday Luncheon for Seniors

12/17/14 Thursday Administration 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

10908 TBOE X

Kathleen Smallwood Johnson - F.A.S.T. Holiday Luncheon

for Seniors

12/17/14 Thursday Administration 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

10908 TBOE X

Jacqueline Denton - CPR Classes

11/13/14 12/10/14

Thurs. & Wed.

Washington 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

1054 TBOE X

Jacqueline Denton - First Aid Class

11/25/14 Tuesday Washington 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

1055 TBOE X

Nicholas Barbato - I-Tech Day - Ed Connect

Assessment Admin Training

11/19/14 Wednesday Wilson 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

10481 TBOE X

Jeremy Cohen - Capital Health Public Hearing

11/25/14 Tuesday Monument 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

8920 OUTSIDE X


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Pia Kaufman - Young Women's Leadership

Academy

11/12/14 - 06/15/15

Wednesdays TCHS - 544 Chestnut Ave.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

10669 TBOE X

Mary Courtney - Meet and Eat Pasta

Feast/Teacher/Parent Conferences

11/25/14 Tuesday 135 E. Hanover St.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

10888 TBOE X

Dr. Kendra Johnson - March of Honor Information

Meeting

12/01/14 Monday Administration 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

0778 TBOE X

Marcellina Grant-Reese - Medigap and Medicare

Advantage Meeting

12/01/14 Monday Administration 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM

10918 TBOE X

Donna Brenna - Special Education Meeting

12/12/14 Friday Administration 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

5384 TBOE X

George Benton - Social Studies Professional

Development

03/04/15 Wednesday King 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

10564 TBOE X

REVISED - Deidre Brown - Math Family Night

Original Date:

12/06/14 Revised to 12/08/14

Monday TCHS - 135 E. Hanover St.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

10885 TBOE X

Eris Tunstall - Literacy Night

12/01/14 Monday Kilmer 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

10345 TBOE X

Ernest Perez, Jr. - 6-11 Little League

01/08/15 - 03/26/14

Tues. & Thurs.

Mott 5:45 PM - 8:15 PM

10917 OUTSIDE X

Dominique Nicole Demidio - Early Childhood Professional

Development

04/24/15 Friday Washington 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1047 TBOE X

Gerilyn Stolberg - Early Childhood Professional

Development


7213 TBOE X

Tracey Tracchi - Early Childhood Professional

Development


1074 TBOE X

Pamela Frankel - Early Childhood Professional

Development

02/05/15 Thursday Washington 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

1073 TBOE X

Georgette Bowman - Legal Bid Opening

12/17/14 Wednesday Administration 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10921 TBOE X

Caren Wilson - Interviews for EXCEL candidates

12/18/14 Thursday Administration 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

10646 TBOE X

Lisa Flowers - FEA's School Leadership Program

01/08/15 03/18/15 04/16/15

Wed. & Thurs.

Administration 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

10878 TBOE X

Susan Mueller - TEA Professional Development

01/29/15 Thursday Columbus 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

9254 TBOE X

Michael Tofte - After School Professional Development

01/05/15 Wednesday Dunn 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

10556 TBOE X

Donna Brenna - Professional Development

12/04/14 & 12/05/14

Thurs. & Fri.


5385 TBOE X

Jocelyn Francis-White - TCHS-West Culture &

Climate Committee Meeting

12/10/14 Wednesday TCHS - West 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

2520 TBOE X

Kim Christie - Family Engagement Committee -

Literacy Night

01/15/15 Thursday Franklin 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

10608 TBOE X

Donna Brenna - Professional Development

12/04/14 - 12/05/14

Thurs. & Fri.


5385 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


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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, December 15, 2014 Board meeting in the amount of $25,957,849.81. (Attachment 3-F)

g. Joint Transportation Agreement with Lawrence Township School District

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2014/2015 Joint Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and Lawrence Township School District for the provision of transportation services for a student attending Allentown High School, to which we already provide transportation. Lawrence Township School District will pay Trenton Public Schools $600.00 for the 14-15 school year program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

h. Revised Joint Transportation Agreement with Ewing School District

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2014/2015 Joint Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and Ewing School District for the provision of transportation services for two students attending Delaware Valley School for Exceptional Children, a school to which we already provide transportation. Ewing School District will pay Trenton Public Schools $5,800.00 for the 14-15 School Year Program. This resolution was Board approved on October 27, 2014. The revision is needed to correct the amount paid to Trenton Public Schools. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

i. Joint Transportation Agreement with Cinnaminson Township Public Schools

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2014/2015 Joint Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and Cinnaminson Township Public Schools to provide transportation for a Trenton student in Delran attending Hampton Academy Summer Program for four days at $56.00 a day, for a total cost of $224.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

j. Joint Transportation Agreement with Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2014/2015 Contractual Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission to provide transportation for Trenton displaced students attending Dunn MS, Garfield Park Academy, Children’s Day School, Lehmann Center, Mercer Sr. HS, and Paul Robeson Charter School for the 2014/2015 school year, for a total cost of $219,273.00.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

k. Joint Transportation Agreement with Glassboro Public Schools

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2014/2015 Joint Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and Glassboro Public Schools to provide transportation for a Trenton displaced student attending YALE Williamstown for the 2014/2015 school year, for a total cost of $15,017.22. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

l. Joint Transportation Agreement with Hamilton Public School District

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2014/2015 Joint Agreement between Trenton Board of Education and Hamilton Public School District for the provision of transportation services for a student attending Allentown High School, to which we already provide transportation. Hamilton Public School District will pay Trenton Public Schools $600.00 per student for two Hamilton students for the 14-15 School Year Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

m. Joint Transportation Agreement with High Point Regional High School

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2014/2015 Joint Agreement between High Point Regional High School and Trenton Board of Education for the provision of transportation services for students attending a school to which High Point Regional High School already provides transportation. Trenton Public Schools will pay High Point Regional High School $11,484.60 for the transportation services provided from September 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-514-0000-00-65

n. Joint Transportation Agreement with South Hunterdon Regional School District

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2014/2015 Joint Agreement between South Hunterdon Regional School District and Trenton Board of Education for the provision of transportation services for students attending South Hunterdon High School. Trenton Public Schools will pay South Hunterdon Regional School District $24,752.00 for the 14-15 School Year Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65


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o. Resolution Awarding Transportation Contract Corrections for the 13/14 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Addendum corrections

TRIP I.D.# PER BUS COST ADJUSTMENT PROVISION VENDOR

WFT-3 $472.00 $45.00 Delaware Valley Bus BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-511-0000-00-65 Funding Period September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014

p. Resolution for Payment to Mercer County Special Services School District BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Payment to Mercer County Special Services School District for additional transportation administration fees for the 2013-2014 school year in the amount of $18,061.79. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

q. Professional Services Contract – Scholastic 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 Scholastic for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $2,899.00. Scholastic will provide professional development for up to 20 participants on Read 180 Next Generation, a program which has demonstrated student growth when implemented with fidelity. 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: 20-275-200-300-0000-14-82

r. Professional Services Contract – Achievement Network 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 Achievement Network for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $4,500.00. Achievement Network will provide professional development for district staff that will emanate from diagnostic services at the district and school site levels on the use of standards and data. A synthesis of trends and best practices will be offered in the professional development sessions. 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: 20-275-200-300-0000-14-82


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s. Resolution Awarding Transportation Quoted Routes – Kilmer School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the Quoted Kilmer MS route to the lowest bidder to provide transportation for a student to attend Kilmer School.

ROUTES FOR QUOTE

ROUTE # PER DIEM ROUTE

COST PER DIEM AIDE

COST VENDOR

KILM1 178.88 45.00 Delaware Valley Bus

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-514-0000-00-65 Funding Period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015

t. Resolution Awarding Transportation Quoted Routes – Wilson School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the Quoted Wilson ES route to the lowest bidder to provide transportation for a student to attend Wilson School.

ROUTES FOR QUOTE

ROUTE # PER DIEM ROUTE

COST VENDOR WIL4 240.00 First Student

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-514-0000-00-65 Funding Period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015

u. Resolution for Revised QSAC District Improvement Plan (DIP) for Human Resources BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Revised QSAC District Improvement Plan (DIP) for Human Resources to be submitted to the NJ State Department of Education. The DIP has been revised to include actions for Personnel Indicator 1. (Attachment 3-U)

v. Out of District Placements – Office of School Support BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Placements – Office of School Support as follows:


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STUDENT INITIALS GRADE TITUSVILLE COST – 9/8/14-‐11/30/14

NA 2nd $14,566.72 AA 1st $14,566.72 JB 7th $14,566.72 BB 7th $14,566.72 JC 9th $14,566.72 EC 8th $14,566.72 ZC 8th $14,566.72 AD 9th $13,786.36 ME 7th $14,566.72 TE 8th $14,566.72 CF 4th $14,566.72 DG 9th $14,566.72 AG 11th $14,566.72 CG 2nd $11,965.52 PH 10th $14,566.72 JJ 2nd $11,185.16 JL 7th $14,566.72 DL 6th $14,566.72 DM 5th $14,566.72 RM 6th $14,566.72 QM 7th $14,566.72 SN 3rd $14,566.72 ZR 4th $14,566.72 MR 7th $14,566.72 YR 7th $14,566.72 IS 9th $14,566.72 RS 1st $14,566.72 KS 9th $14,566.72 CT 9th $14,566.72 MW 7th $14,566.72 KW 8th $14,566.72 ZW 3rd $14,566.72 A/C# 11-‐000-‐100-‐561-‐0000-‐00-‐84 $459,371.92

STUDENT INITIALS GRADE RUBINO COST – 12/1/14-‐6/23/15

AD 9th $12,250.00


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DG 9th $12,250.00 AG 11th $12,250.00 IS 9th $12,250.00 A/C# 11-‐000-‐100-‐561-‐0000-‐00-‐84 $49,000.00

STUDENT INITIALS GRADE ESC COST –

12/1/14-‐6/23/15 JA 7th $11,200.00 AA 1st $11,200.00 BB 7th $11,200.00 CF 4th $11,200.00 CG 2nd $11,200.00 JJ 2nd $11,200.00 JL 7th $11,200.00 SN 3rd $11,200.00 ZR 4th $11,200.00 MR 7th $11,200.00 RS 1st $11,200.00 MW 7th $11,200.00 ZW 3rd $11,200.00 A/C# 11-‐000-‐100-‐561-‐0000-‐00-‐84 $145,600.00

w. Revised Recommendation for RFP #1415-15 Award of Contract for Prospective Organization

to Provide Title I, Part A Services for Eligible Non-Public School Students in Grades PreK-12 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes Title 18A:18A-37, the proposal solicitation for Prospective Organization to Provide Title I, Part A Services to Eligible Non-Public School Students in Grades PreK-12 was received on July 9th, 2014; and WHEREAS, the proposals were reviewed by Trenton Board of Education Staff per N.J.S. 18A:18A-4.5d; and WHEREAS, the Board received responses from: A+ Tutoring Services Acadamia.net Catapult Learning Community Technical Assistance, Inc. Generation Ready Rocket Learning Partners, LLC Tutorial Services WHEREAS, based on the evaluation criteria included in the solicitation Catapult Learning scored the highest within the qualifications listed below:


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1. Experience relevant to project, quality of personnel 2. Experience in urban education 3. Project provides sound realistic approach 4. Project is cost effective 5. Project will add to district’s knowledge WHEREAS, funds will be made available from the following account: 20-235-100-300-0002-15-82 and 20-235-200-890-0002-15-82 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to Catapult Learning for the proposal solicitation as indicated, at a cost not to exceed $225,000.00. This item was originally Board approved on September 22, 2014. The revision is to increase the amount of the contract from $86,359.00. 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.

x. Resolution to Reclassify Tuition Costs for Lehman School/Ladacin Network for the 2014-2015 School Year BE IT RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education authorizes the reclassification of previously approved tuition costs at Lehman School/Ladacin Network. FROM: GAAP Code 11-000-100-566-0000-00-84 TO: GAAP Code 20-252-100-500-0000-15-84 Total amount not to exceed $50,000 Funding Source: IDEA - Preschool

y. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Application and Acceptance of Amendment #1 for the ESEA-NCLB Grant for the Period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Resolution originally approved October 14, 2014. It is revised to include Title I SIA funds for Priority Schools. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Application and Acceptance of Amendment #1 for the ESEA-NCLB Grant for 2014-2015: Title I Part A $ 6,560,607 Title I Part A (Neglected) $ 12,310 Title I SIA Part A $ 1,524,100 Title II Part A $ 2,019,724 Title III $ 515,213 Title III Immigrant $ 185,301

$10,817,255

z. Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Site Licenses from Lexia Learning Systems for Monument School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Purchase of Site Licenses from Lexia Learning Systems


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for Monument Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $9,900.00. Monument will implement Lexia to help students reach proficiency in language arts literacy. 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: 20-235-100-600-0000-15-82

aa. Resolution to Approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Corrective Action Plan for 2014 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (under separate cover) and Corrective Action Plan (Attachment 3-AA) for 2014.

bb. Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Site Licenses from Curriculum Associates for Kilmer Middle School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Purchase of Site Licenses from Curriculum Associates for Joyce Kilmer Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $12,417.00. Kilmer will implement the I-Ready program to help students reach proficiency in language arts literacy and math. 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: 20-235-100-600-0000-15-82

cc. Professional Services Contract – Mildred Miranda 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 Mildred Miranda under the Title III Immigrant program for the 2014-2015 school year at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00. The consultant will design and provide courses for parents of immigrant students to help them with understanding American government and education systems, and to improve their English language learning. 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: 20-246-200-300-0000-14-82

dd. Revised Annual Meeting Notice for 2014-2015 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Annual Meeting Notice for 2014-2015 (Attachment 3-DD).

ee. Resolution to Approve the State Facilities Pupil Count BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the State Facilities Pupil Count as submitted to the County Superintendent. This report serves as a verification of the names, personal information and residency of 68 Trenton students placed in State Facilities.


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ff. Home Instruction for Students BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Home Instruction for Students as follows:

Student Home Instruction Dates Home Instructor K.E. Oct. 20 – Dec. 19, 2014 Trinidad Escalante C.J. (revised) Nov. 17 – Jan. 23, 2015 Phyllis Riley-‐Coleman K.M. Dec. 10 – Jan. 21, 2015 Carmen Robles J.T. Dec. 8 – March 20, 2015 Jessica Torres T.K. Dec. 8 – March 8, 15 Kauoa Mea A.A. Dec. 8 – Jan. 16, 2015 Katherine Rios N.R. Dec. 8 – April 2, 2015 Yvonne Johnson J.C.M. Dec. 3 – March 4, 2015 Yaziminelly Gonzalez A.H. Dec. 3 – Feb. 18, 2015 Joseph Misnik Q.R. Dec. 8 – Jan. 16, 2015 Rhonda Berry Y.P.C. Dec. 8 – March 2, 2015 Ana Lozada

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