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PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Plainfield, N.J.

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Time: 6:30 p.m. PUBLIC SESSION 6:35 p.m. MEETING CLOSED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:00 p.m. WORK & STUDY MTG.

Place: PHS CONFERENCE ROOM 950 Park Ave. Board of Education Members Ms. Patricia I. Barksdale, President Ms. Bridget B. Rivers, Vice President Mr. Rasheed Abdul-Haqq Mrs. Wilma G. Campbell Mr. Agurs Linward Cathcart, Jr. Mr. Martin P. Cox Mr. Christian Estevez Mrs. Lisa C. Logan-Leach Ms. Vickey Sheppard Mr. Peter E. Carter, Interim Superintendent I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. WELCOME WELCOME to a WORK & STUDY/Cmte of the Whole meeting of the Plainfield Board of Education. Members hope you will find the meeting interesting and informative. We thank you for taking the time to attend. Please be advised this and all meetings of the board are open to the media and public, consistent with the Open Public meetings Act (Ch. 23l Laws of l975), and that the advance notice required therein has been provided to the Courier News on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 for advertisement on September 29, 2007 and also provided to the Plainfield Public Schools, the Plainfield City Clerk, Police Department, Star Ledger, Plainfield Public Library and Comcast Cable for posting.

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters, now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss: 1 matters rendered confidential by federal or state law 2. pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations and/or matters of attorney-client privilege 3. specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected requested

an open session and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

The Board of Education will recess into its executive session.

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V. CONDUCT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS The Board of Education takes official action at its Business Meetings. Business meetings are regularly scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month, subject to changes that may occur because of holidays. Prior to the board taking action at its business meetings, committee meetings are scheduled where in-depth discussion occurs. At the Board of Education's committee meetings, no formal action is taken. The typical monthly schedule of meetings is as follows: Type of Meeting * Date Place Time Policy Committee 1st Tues. ea. mo. PHS Confr. Rm . 6:30 p.m. Personnel/Exec.Ses. 2nd Tues. ea. mo. PHS Confr. Rm. 6:30 p.m. Curric. & Instr. 2nd Tues. ea. mo. PHS Confr. Rm. 8:00 p.m. Finance Committee 2nd Tues. ea. mo. PHS Confr. Rm. 8:00 p.m. Bldgs. & Grds. Cmte. 2nd Tues. ea. mo. PHS Confr. Rm. 8:00 p.m. School Community Rel. 2nd Tues. ea. mo. PHS Confr. Rm. 8:00 p.m. BUSINESS MEETING 3rd Tues. ea. mo. Altn. Plfd. Schs. 7:00 p.m. (EACH OF THESE MEETINGS MAY INCLUDE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF MATTERS THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION)

*Meeting Schedule Subject to Change At each committee meeting, the Board discusses recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools and other relevant items. Committee approval authorizes resolutions to be placed on the agenda of the next appropriate business meeting and/or possible formal action. The agendas for all committee and board meetings are available at the Office of the Board of Education, 504 Madison Avenue during business hours. At the business meetings, privilege of the floor will be provided for sixty minutes for public comment prior to committee reports. A three-minute time limit per person is provided for public comment. Concerns of the public regarding the schools or departments should be brought to the attention of the appropriate administrator in charge (principal, director, chief of staff, etc.). If concerns remain unresolved, they are to be directed to the Superintendent of Schools. These procedures should be followed prior to concerns being presented to the Board of Education. This procedure allows administrators to resolve concerns at the most appropriate level of decision making. The next business meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in the Plainfield High School library.

Work & Study Mtg. -3- October 9, 2007 Cmte of the Whole VI. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL VIOLENCE & VANDALISM REPORT

(TO BE HELD AT THE OCTOBER 16, 2007 BUSINESS MEETING)

VII. REMARKS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT VIII. REMARKS FROM THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

IX. REMARKS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

• Report by Board Members – September 2007 CUBE Conference

(TO BE GIVEN AT THE OCTOBER 16, 2007 BUSINESS MEETING)

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X. REPORT OF THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

A. Monthly Enrollment Report

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee reports that on September 2007 there were 7683 students enrolled in the Plainfield Public Schools. This compares with 6637 on June 2007 and 6915 on September 2006. The Enrollment is as follows:

September 2006 June 2007 September 2007 BARLOW 356 293 255 CEDARBROOK 377 340 367 CLINTON 338 374 332 COOK 218 209 212 EMERSON 388 368 396 EVERGREEN 447 444 417 JEFFERSON 372 367 332 STILLMAN 255 261 261 WASHINGTON 424 449 485 WOODLAND 230 236 214 ELEMENTARY TOTAL 3405 3341 3271 HUBBARD 633 636 594 MAXSON 900 881 744 MIDDLE TOTAL 1533 1517 1338 HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 9 535 479 515 GRADE 10 491 415 469 GRADE 11 412 375 408 GRADE 12 442 430 378 SP ED 97 80 105 PHS TOTAL 1977 1779 1875 EARLY CHILDHOOD 1199 GRAND TOTAL 6915 6637 7683

Work & Study -5- October 9, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction B. Report of Special Services The Department of Special Services presents the following report of September 2007: Number of Evaluations Completed:

Number of Reevaluation Planning Meetings 9 Number of Initial Evaluation Planning Meetings (K – 12) 7 Number of Initial Evaluation Planning Meetings (Preschool)

4

Number of IEP Annual Review Meetings 12 Number of Initial and Reevaluation Eligibility Meetings Completed

11

Number of Initial and Reevaluation IEP Meetings Completed

12

Number of SFSS Meetings Attended 7 Number of Parent Contacts (Non IEP) 312

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

Referrals Number of Parent Referrals

Barlow 0 0 Cedarbrook 0 1 Clinton 0 0 Cook 0 1 Emerson 0 0 Evergreen 0 0 Jefferson 1 1 Stillman 0 0 Washington 1 1 Woodland 0 0 Maxson 0 0 Hubbard 0 0 Plainfield High School 0 0 Preschool (Ages 3 – 5) 1 3 Total Number of Referrals from All Sources 10

Number of New Entrants: Number of New Entrants 30 Number of IEP Meetings for New Entrants 30

Work & Study -6- October 9, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction C. Services Provision of Special Education Services The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, certain students in this district have been so identified and require special education and related services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, those Plainfield students whose names have been certified by the Interim Superintendent of Schools and are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Education be provided with special education programs and services in out-of-district schools for the disabled during the 2007-2008 school year: Tuition, Transportation and Services – Seven (7) students ENCL. C (Board members only)

D. Special Services Providers

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

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following agency be appointed as a Special Services provider for the Department of Special Services at the respective compensation rate for the 2007-2008 school year:

Name Service Rate of PayNew Jersey Commission F/T Blind & Visually Impaired

-Level 1 Consultation and Supplies

$1,400.00 per case

New Jersey Commission F/T Blind & Visually Impaired

-Level 4 Consultation -Instruction and Supplies

$10,700.00 per case

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Work & Study -7- October 9, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction E. Staff Development The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

1. Otter Creek Institute

WHEREAS, classroom assistants grades K-12, need off site professional development in order to assist their students in small group instruction, working with individual students, supervising independent work periods, and managing student behavior. In accordance with NCLB guidelines, classroom assistants must be provided with an opportunity to develop professionally; the District and the Office of Staff Development are committed to providing opportunities to assist classroom assistants in working with students in the above areas, and

WHEREAS, this undertaking requires preparation in order to provide adequate planning and instruction to the classroom assistants, and

WHEREAS, Otter Creek Institute’s consultant Ms. Randi Saulter, has expertise in this area and will provide training for the classroom assistants January 31, 2008 and February 1, 2008, and will develop activities that focus on working with individual students and managing student behavior, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Otter Creek Institute in the amount not to exceed $8,460.00 and charged to the 2007-2008 NCLB Title I and Title II funds. ENCL. E1

2. Schillinger Group Education Consultants LLC

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

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

WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group LLC, has a proven track record of working closely with school districts to customized educational initiative in order to attend to specific and differentiated needs. The Schillinger Group has moved several schools including the Harriet Tubman School to 90% proficient on NJASK assessments, and

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

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WHEREAS, the Schillinger Group Education Consultants LLC will provide for the Clinton School teachers in Grades K-5 two phases that are (4) four full days between October 17th and November 30th, and four (4) full days between December 1st and February 27th, 2008; an on-site demonstration lesson which will involve debriefing, action plans, co-planning and analysis and assessment review to ensure that anticipated goals and benchmarks are being met; Novel Study Guide, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to the Schillinger Group Education Consultants LLC in the amount of $10,000.00 and charged to account 15-190-100-340.

ENCL. E2 3. Over the Edge Inc.

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Athletic Department is seeking Over the Edge Inc. to train, evaluate and certify the Athletic Department Coaches in C.P.R., AED, Sport First Aid and ICS training for school, and WHEREAS, Over the Edge Inc. will also reevaluate the Athletic Department’s guidelines and Emergency Action Plan to meet the State Department of Education and the NJSIAA standards, and

WHEREAS, Over the Edge Inc. from Piscataway, New Jersey has the expertise in the areas of medical emergency preparedness, writing of, implementation of, training of and evaluating plans, and

WHEREAS, Over the Edge Inc. will work in conjunction with the Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Department to ensure the proper information, certifications, guidelines and plans are completed to ensure the safety of children and staff within the district, WHEREAS, Over the Edge Inc. will conduct training for the Plainfield Athletic Coaches throughout the 2007-2008 school year, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Over The Edge Inc. for a total not to exceed $5,000.00 and charged to account 11-000-213000-330A-27-0000. ENCL. E3 4. New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)

WHEREAS, NJSIAA provides training for coaches in their specific sport for all seasons. These workshops are for professional development to train the coaches in current rules and regulations, and provide training to the coaches in new techniques and current trends in their specific sport, and

WHEREAS, NJSIAA, Robbinsville, New Jersey, will conduct a workshop for the Plainfield Athletic Coaches throughout the 2007-2008 school year, now therefore be it

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RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to NJSIAA for a total not to exceed $3,000.00 and charged to account 11-000-213000-330A-27-0000. ENCL. E4

F. Inlingua Translation Services


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is committed to provide crucial District information to parent(s)/guardian(s) in a language which they can understand, and

WHEREAS, it is required that parent communication be translated into Spanish for the community to receive pertinent information regarding students and school-related activities, and

WHEREAS, Inlingua Translation Services, can provide translation of large documents and/or handouts, in a timely fashion, and has agreed to provide these services, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Inlingua Translation Services in the amount not to exceed $3,000.00 and charged to the Title III 200-500 line.

ENCL. F G. Out-of-State Travel The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION 1. The 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Round Ball Classic, Norfolk, Virginia

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team will participate in the, “The 4th Annual MLK Jr. Round Ball Classic” on January 12, 2008 at the ODU’s Ted Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk, Virginia, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorize the Plainfield Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team to participate in the “The 4th Annual MLK Jr. Round ball Classic” on January 12, 2008 at the ODU’s Ted Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk, Virginia at no cost to the District.

ENCL. G1 2. William Allen Holiday Tournament, Allentown, Pennsylvania

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team will play in the William Allen Holiday Tournament in Allentown, PA on December 28th and return on December 29, 2007. The team has raised the necessary funds for this trip except for transportation, now therefore be it

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RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the Plainfield Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team to participate in the William Allen Holiday Tournament in Allentown, PA at cost not to exceed $500.00 for transportation and charged to account 11-000-24000-580A-27-0000.

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3. John Browne AFJROTC Drill Meet Competition, Flushing, New York

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Saturday, October 27, 2007 for twenty cadets to attend John Browne AFJROTC Drill Meet competition in Flushing, New York. The purpose of the trip is to enhance the Esprit De Corps of the unit and demonstrate habits of orderliness, precision, discipline and training. Departure is scheduled for 5:30 a.m. from PHS parking lot on October 27, 2007 with a return at approximately 7:00 p.m. There is no cost to the district for this trip.

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4. Beyond School Hours National Foundations Conference, Jacksonville, Florida

WHEREAS, to meet mandates of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program grant, the Project Director/Coordinator is required to attend one national training during the grant year, and WHEREAS, the Department of Student and Family Support Services – Extended Day Programs requests approval for Denise Shipman, Extended Day Program Coordinator to attend the Beyond School Hours National Foundations Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, and

WHEREAS, the conference will be held on February 14-17, 2008 and the Extended Day Program Coordinator will receive training in the following areas: strategies for improving program quality, creating powerful and positive advisory councils, linking schools and communities, curriculum development, sustainability and youth empowerment, and

WHEREAS, funding for attendance to the training is inclusive and mandated in the awarded program grant, and it is expected that attendee will turnkey the information to other program staff and incorporate relevant best practices into the program, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Ms. Denise Shipman to attend the Beyond School Hours National Foundations Conference in Jacksonville, Florida at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00 (training, travel, and registration fee) and charged to account 20-665-100000-800A-38-0000.

ENCL.G4 5. National Career Academy Coalition Conference, St. Louis, Missouri

WHEREAS, to meet state mandates for Small Learning Communities to continue the success of the Academy of Business, Engineering and Technology (ABET), and

WHEREAS, attendance at this conference on November 3-6, 2007 is important to the instructional and operational needs of ABET, now therefore be it

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RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Mrs. Angela Bento, Mrs. Nurka Nieves-Gonzales and Dr. George Martin, Plainfield High School Supervisors to attend the training in St. Louis, Missouri at a cost of $1,755.00 each and charged to accounts PERKTRAVEL and PERKOTHOBJ (Perkins grant).

ENCL. G5 6. Ellis Island Museum, Ellis Island, New York

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from Stillman School for Friday, October 12, 2007 for forty students to Ellis Island Museum, New York. The purpose of the trip is to expose students to the history of the immigrants who arrived in the United States and the process involved. Departure is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. from Stillman School on October 12, 2007 with a return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Transportation to the ferry (New Jersey side) will be provided by a Board vehicle. There is no cost to the district for this trip.

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H. Out-of-District Travel


RESOLUTION

1. American Academy of Pediatrics – Community Medicine: School Children & Your Practice Workshop, Somerset, New Jersey RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Mrs. Marilyn Eagles, Evergreen Elementary School nurse to attend the Community Medicine: School Children and Your Practice Workshop in Somerset, New Jersey on October 25, 2007. The training is being offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The school nurse will have the opportunity to understand infections involving school children who travel and enroll from foreign countries, understand the legal challenges of new legislations in the health practice and be able to respond to patterns of school and community violence and understand substance abuse as it relates to violence. The cost of the workshop will be $227.00 and charged to account 15-000-221000-390A-17-0000.

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2. Schillinger Group’s Workshops, Newark, New Jersey RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Gina Iacocca, Tracey Wells, and Carlene Young to attend the Schillinger Group’s workshop for “Laying the Foundation: Powerful Teaching for Accelerated Learning” on October 18, 2007, “Getting in the Zone: Preparing the Path to Success,” on January 10, 2008 and “Accelerating to Achievement,” on February 26, 2008 and April 3, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey. The teachers will have the opportunity to focus on Best Practices within the context of the Language Arts Strands and the Statewide Assessment Strands associated with the NJASK; concentrate on more targeted teaching and almost exclusively on “high-return” classroom ready strategies to boost student achievement. The total cost of the workshops will be $405.00 per person and charged to account 15-000-221000-390A-17-0000. ENCL. H2

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3. Parents Anonymous of New Jersey Conference, East Windsor, New Jersey

WHEREAS, the primary mission of the Department of Student and Family Support Services/Plainfield Center for Stronger Families (PCSF) is to provide comprehensive educational and support services that strengthens and supports families with children between the ages of birth and 10 years, and

WHEREAS, the PCSF encourages staff to receive ongoing training and professional development in order to strengthen their work with families and children, and WHEREAS, Parents Anonymous of New Jersey, is sponsoring a statewide conference entitled “Parents are the Foundation: A Blueprint for Family Success” on November 2, 2007 in East Windsor, New Jersey, which will enhance their skills in the area of family dynamics, communication; and explore how to understand and effectively connect with families to help them create and maintain healthy family relationships, and WHEREAS, funding for attendance to the training is inclusive and mandated in the awarded program grant, and it is expected that attendees will turnkey the information to other program staff and incorporate relevant best practices into the program activities with parents, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Victorina Guzman and Agness McLean, Family Support Workers for the PCSF, to attend the Parents Anonymous of New Jersey Conference at a cost of $40.00 for registration fee and cost of mileage at $31.04 and charged to account 20-451-218000-580A-38-0000.

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4. New Jersey Annual After School Conference (NJAA), Princeton, New Jersey

WHEREAS, the Department of Student and Family Support Services – 21st Century Community Learning Center-After School Extended Day Programs has requested approval for Denise Shipman, District Extended Day Coordinator to attend the regional 21st Century-New Jersey Annual After School Conference in Princeton, New Jersey. The Project Director/Coordinator is required to attend one regional training within the grant year, and

WHEREAS, the training will be held November 2, 2007 and the Extended Day Coordinator will receive training in the following areas: curriculum and thematic planning and national licensure standards, and


RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Ms. Denise Shipman to attend the 21st Century-New Jersey Annual After School Conference in Princeton, New Jersey at a cost of $136.00 registration fee and cost of mileage at $24.99 and charged to account 20-665-100000-800A-38-0000.

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5. Prevention & Treatment Strategies for Working with Troubled Adolescents Workshop in Piscataway, New Jersey

WHEREAS, the School Based Youth Services Program promotes certificated staff to receive ongoing training in their field of expertise, and

WHEREAS, the Multicultural Family Institute is sponsoring a Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Working with Troubled Adolescents Workshop on November 1 and 2, 2007 in Piscataway, New Jersey which will offer strategies to enhance effective assessment, engagement and treatment to help youths who are involved with drugs/alcohol, violent and other destructive behaviors, and


RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Kathy Brown-Bragg, MSW, Director of the School Based Youth Services Program, to attend the Prevention and Treatment Strategies workshop at a cost of $200.00 registration fee and cost of mileage at $4.52 and charged to account 20-673-218000-320P-38-0000. ENCL. H5

6. Special Education Literacy Resource Coach Training, Dayton, New Jersey

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has approved and accepted the Special Education Literacy Resource Coach (SELRC) grant, and

WHEREAS, as part of the commitment to the grant, the Special Education Literacy Resource Coach is required to attend periodic training sessions, and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education is conducting training sessions at the Learning Resource Center in Dayton, New Jersey on the following dates: October 10, 2007, October 22, 2007, December 12, 2007, January 22, 2008, January 28, 2008, February 13, 2008, April 21, 2008, and June 3, 2008, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Pamela Ackerman-Garcia, Special Education Literacy Resource Coach, to attend the training sessions at no cost to the District.

ENCL. H6 7. Dunellen High School Fall College and Career Fair, Dunellen, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Wednesday, October 24, 2007 for ninety students to attend the Dunellen High School Fall College and Career Fair in Dunellen, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is for post secondary planning, career choices and meeting college representatives. Departure is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. from PHS parking lot on October 24, 2007 with a return at approximately 12:00 noon. Transportation will be provided by the Fall College and Career Fair. There is no cost to the district for this trip.

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8. Internet Technology Workshop at Johnson and Johnson, Raritan, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Wednesday, October 31, 2007 for twenty students to attend an Internet Technology workshop at Johnson and Johnson in Raritan, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is for students to identify, examine and discuss the various components of internet technology in the marketplace. Departure is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. from PHS parking lot on October 31, 2007 with a return at approximately 1:00 p.m. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle.

ENCL. H8 9. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Thursday, November 15, 2007 for one hundred four students to attend a theatrical production at the New Theater at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is to expose students enrolled in acting, directing and playwriting courses to qualify for internships in theatrical productions. Departure is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. from PHS parking lot on November 15, 2007 with a return at approximately 2:00 p.m. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle.

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10. Montclair High School AFJROTC Drill Meet Competition in Montclair, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Saturday, November 17, 2007 for twenty cadets to attend Montclair High School AFJROTC Drill Meet competition in Montclair, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is to enhance the Esprit De Corps of the unit and demonstrate habits of orderliness, precision, discipline and training. Departure is scheduled for 6:00 a.m. from PHS parking lot on November 17, 2007 with a return at approximately 6:00 p.m. There is no cost to the district for this trip.

ENCL. H10 11. Job Shadow Workshop at Johnson and Johnson, Bridgewater, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Thursday, November 29, 2007 for twenty students to attend GSPG Job Shadow workshop at Johnson and Johnson in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is for students to identify, examine and discuss the various components of job shadowing in the marketplace. Departure is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. from PHS parking lot on November 29, 2007 with a return at approximately 1:00 p.m. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle.

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12. Schillinger Group’s Workshops, Newark, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education grant permission to Christy Oliver, Principal and Mark Shalaby (October 18, 2007), Lois Coleman, (October 18, 2007 and January 10, 2008), Senetha McLeod and Nancy Salter (January 10, 2008 and February 26, 2008) and Jessica McKenna (April 3, 2008) to attend the workshop entitled “NJASK Prep: Countdown to Success”, provided by the Schillinger Group. Registration fee for this workshop is $155.00/per session and charged to account 15-000-240000-500A-14-0000. The workshop will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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13. New Jersey State Bar Association, New Brunswick, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education grant permission to Gloria Williams, Principal of Evergreen School to attend a workshop on November 2, 2007 entitled “An Introduction to Teasing and Bullying”, provided by the New Jersey State Bar Association. This is a free workshop and will be held in New Brunswick, New Jersey. ENCL. H13

14. Drumthwacket, Princeton, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from Barlow School for Wednesday, Thursday, November 7, 2007 for thirty-two students in 4th Grade to Drumthwacket (Governor’s Mansion), Princeton, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is for students to learn the significance of New Jersey and US History. Departure is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. from Barlow School on November 7, 2007 with a return at approximately 2:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle.

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15. Green Meadows Children’s Farm, Hazlet, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from Barlow School for Monday, October 22, 2007 for forty-three students to Green Meadows Children’s Farm, Hazlet, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is to give students the opportunity to see a working farm, the seasonal changes, and to pick their own pumpkins. Departure is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. from Barlow on October 22, 2007 with a return at approximately 1:45 p.m. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle.

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16. Wightman’s Farms, Morristown, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from Barlow School for Friday, October 26, 2007 for forty-one students in 1st Grade to Wightman’s Farms, Morristown, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is to give students the opportunity to see a working farm, and the seasonal changes. Departure is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. from Barlow on October 26, 2007 with a return at approximately 11:30 a.m. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle. ENCL. H16

17. The New Jersey Language Arts and Literacy Leaders Association, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

WHEREAS, The New Jersey Language Arts and Literacy Leaders Association will be offering the following Professional Development Opportunity: Writing to Read Across the Curriculum and Poetry as a Natural Bridge to Writing in Basking Ridge, New Jersey on October 18, 2007, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education grant permission for Susann Mullins, Supervisor of Reading and Language Arts to attend the above training in order to support the literacy programs currently implemented at all levels of instruction at no cost to the district.

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18. Junior Statesmen Debate Conference, Princeton, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Saturday, October 20, 2007 for forty-five students to attend the Junior Statesmen Debate Conference at Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is for students to participate in a series of debates or thought talks as either main speakers or moderators at Princeton University. Departure is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. from PHS parking lot on October 20, 2007 with a return at approximately 6:00 p.m. on October 20, 2007. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle. There is no cost to the district for this trip.

ENCL. H18 19. Alsteade Farms, Chester, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from Washington School for Tuesday, October 30, 2007 for thirty PreK students to Alsteade Farms, Chester, New Jersey. The purpose of the trip is to expose the children to farm life and pick apples from the trees. Departure is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. from Washington School on October 30, 2007 with a return approximately 12:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle. ENCL. H19

20. National Association of Social Workers, Edison, New Jersey

WHEREAS, the School Based Youth Services Program promotes certificated staff to receive ongoing training in their field of expertise, and WHEREAS, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)–NJ Chapter is sponsoring a Continuing Education Program Workshop on November 5, 2007 in Edison, New Jersey which will explore how to understand and effectively connect with adolescent girls and to help them create and maintain healthy self-images, peer and family relationships, and successful academic experiences, and WHEREAS, funding for attendance to the training is inclusive and mandated in the awarded program grant, and it is expected that attendee will turn-key the information to other program staff and incorporate relevant best practices into the program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Tiana Mayes, MSW, Senior Case Manager at the School Based Maxson Middle School site, to attend the NASW-NJ workshop at a cost of $80.00 registration fee and cost of mileage at $5.14 to be charged to account 20-675-218000-320B-38-0000.

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I. Consultant Services


RESOLUTION 1. Collaborative Learning, Inc.

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District’s Science Department has identified Collaborative Learning, Inc. as the company that will supply on-line access of the curriculum throughout the district

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and meet the QSAC audit requirements regarding curriculum, alignment, distribution and assessments. The yearly subscription will support global search and on-line support, and

WHEREAS, Collaborative Learning, Inc. has the expertise in this area and will provide global search and on-line support to our District, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Collaborative Learning, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $2,429.00 and charged to account 11-190-100013-610-26-0000.

ENCL. I1 2. Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Athletic Department has identified the need to have a physician at each of the Varsity Football games to follow the guidelines set forth by NJSIAA, and

WHEREAS, the Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Westfield, New Jersey will provide a physician for each of our home games and will consult with our trainer on injuries that occur during the course of the 2007-2008 Season. The point of contact for the Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is Dr. David Bullek, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to the Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in amount not to exceed $2,625.00 and charged to account 11-000-213000-330A-27-000. ENCL. I2 3. Plainfield Rescue Squad

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Athletic Department has identified the need for a dedicated ambulance for our student athletes at each of the home Varsity Football games to follow the guidelines set forth by NJSIAA, and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Rescue Squad, Plainfield, New Jersey will provide an ambulance with a full crew for each of our home games. The point of contact for the Plainfield Rescue Squad is Jenny Pernell, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves payment to the Plainfield Rescue Squad in amount not to exceed $2,800.00 and charged to account 11-000-213000-330A-27-000.

ENCL. I3 J. School Safety Plan 2007-2008 The Interim Superintendent o Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the district is required to submit to the Department of Education an approved Board of Education School Safety Plan, and

WHEREAS, the district must submit this plan to the county office for review and approval prior to the submission to the State Department of Education, now therefore be it

Work & Study -18- October 9, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Plainfield’s School District School Safety Plan for 2007-2008. ENCL. J K. Approval for Submission of Applications for Special State, Federal, Private and Foundation Funds The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Interim Superintendent of Schools to submit the following applications for special state, federal, private and foundation funds to support education programs in the district:

Funding Source Program Description Administrators Amount

1)Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Grant

To provide instruction and training in American History aligned with NJCCCS and District Goals to 15 teachers. Funds administered by Trenton Public Schools.

Steven Missal Reimbursable expenditures not to exceed $113,000.00

2)Governor Livingston Liberty Fellowship Grant

To provide instruction and training in American History aligned with NJCCCS and District Goals to 10 teachers. To pay for substitute teachers.


3)TOOL Liberty Fellowship Grant

To provide instruction and training in American History aligned with NJCCCS and District Goals to 6 teachers.

Steven Missal $18,700.00

5) The Center for Civic Education Student Violence Prevention Demonstration Program

To provide support for civic instruction as part of the curriculum and instruction strategic plan. To cover substitute costs.


6)Partners for Advanced Character Education (P.A.C.E.S.)

To provide support to the Character Education Program at Hubbard and Maxson Schools.

Steven Missal $6.000.00

7)John Templeton Foundation

To include additional grade levels to the Laws of Life Essay Contest.

Steven Missal

$5,000.00

8)Save Ellis Island Foundation – Year 3

To provide support for curriculum development and

Steven Missal $8,000.00

infusion.

Work & Study -19- October 9, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction L. Department of Student and Family Support Services – Kean University Social Work Interns


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education desires to enter into an agreement with Kean University–School of Social Work to provide one undergraduate and one graduate-level Social Work student interns to the district to enhance the delivery of support services to the students and their families, and will place those students with the district’s certificated School Social Workers; and WHEREAS, the interns will be added to the existing Department of Student and Family Support Services Social Worker Intern Program beginning October 18, 2007 and concluding on June 30, 2008. School placement for the interns will be at Evergreen Elementary School with on-site supervision by Ms. Tyeast Edmond; and Plainfield High School with on-site supervision by Ms. Gina Ogburn-Thompson, and WHEREAS, the program will be monitored and administered by Stacy Greene, the Elementary Family Support Services Coordinator, who is a Licensed, Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey, now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve this joint venture with Kean University–School of Social Work for the 2007-2008 school year at no cost to the district.

ENCL. L

M. Rutgers Cooperative Department of Nutritional Sciences – Union County Food Stamp Nutrition Education Project

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

RESOLUTION

WHEAREAS, Rutgers University–Rutgers Cooperative Extension Department of Nutritional Sciences, a sub contractor of the Union County Food Stamp Nutrition Education Project, desires to enter into an agreement with the Plainfield Board of Education, to offer behaviorally-focused nutrition classes and workshops for pre-school and elementary students, and WHEAREAS, the workshops are designed to help educate students about the benefits of making healthy choices and the importance of food safety. The program also supports the district’s efforts to provide nutrition education in elementary schools, reinforces its school lunch policy, and is aligned with the health component of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standard 2.1 (Wellness) and Science Component 5.1 (Scientific Process). Workshops will be conducted during health and science classes at identified schools and will be provided in two, 10-week sessions; with Kindergarten through third grades receiving 30 minutes of instruction and fourth through fifth grades receiving 45 minutes of instructional time, and

Work & Study -20- October 9, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction (Rutgers University)

WHEREAS, the workshops will be offered at three Abbott Early Childhood Centers, Cedarbrook School, Cook School, Evergreen School, Emerson School, Washington School, Woodland School, and the Plainfield Center for Stronger Families from October 18, 2007 – September 30, 2008, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education enters into an agreement with Rutgers University–Rutgers Cooperative Extension Department of Nutritional Sciences for the 2007-2008 school year at no cost to the district.

ENCL. M N. TelecomPioneers Chapter 99 Donation


RESOLUTION WHEREAS, TelecomPioneers was founded in 1911 and is the largest industry related group of volunteers in the world, and

WHEREAS, TelecomPioneers Chapter 99 is located in Piscataway, NJ and is an affiliate of the international organization of nearly 620,000 members located throughout the United States, Canada and beyond, and support their efforts, and

WHEREAS, the primary focus of TelecomPioneers is community service and annually conducts a book campaign to support educational initiatives in communities where the organization has a presence, and

WHEREAS, TelecomPioneers Chapter 99 wishes to assist the Public Schools of Plainfield by providing a donation of children’s books valued at $1,000 for students in the district, and

WHEREAS, the donated books will be used to support the district’s literacy initiative at Stillman school and will be distributed by the librarian for the school’s book campaign, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education graciously accepts the donation of children’s books from TelecomPioneers, Chapter 99 with heartfelt thanks.

ENCL. N

O. United Way of Greater New Jersey Donation


RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the United Way of Greater New Jersey is a local affiliate of the National United Way organization, and

WHEREAS, the goal of the organization is to assess the social service needs of the local community and to identify resources to assist in addressing those needs. The United Way of Greater New Jersey’s primary focus is in the areas of helping children and youth succeed, improving access to health care, promoting self-sufficiency, and strengthening families, and

Work & Study -21- October 9, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction (United Way)

WHEREAS, the United Way of Greater New Jersey wishes to supplement support services for children attending Plainfield Public Schools with a financial and in-kind donation valued at $36,737 which consists of: 14 Powershot A560 digital cameras for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program for use in Maxson School’s digital photography class (3,233.81), PSE&G backpacks ($1,000) to be used as program incentives, acquirement of office supplies for the 21st CCLC Program ($3,475), United Way facilitators for a summer Youth Leadership Academy for sixth and seventh grade girls ($8,200), Computer Explorers Robotics and Engineering for middle and high school students ($2,250), Hobby Quest airplane model building for elementary students ($2,937.50). In addition, reimbursement for a 21st CCLC Program overnight field trip to Allamuchy, New Jersey where middle and high school students participated in archery, fishing, mountain climbing, and ropes team building ($8,740), college campus tour of Delaware State University (cost of meals and transportation $1,900), and program expansion expenses for the program at Hubbard Middle School ($6,000), now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Board of Education graciously accepts the generous donation from the United Way of Greater New Jersey with heartfelt thanks.

ENCL. O

P. Approval for Submission of Applications for Special State, Federal, Private and Foundation Funds


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education has directed that the FY 2006 NCLB Carryover funds be incorporated in the FY 2007 NCLB Consolidated Application, and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education has extended the deadline for expenditure of FY 2006 funds to overlap with the expenditure of FY 2007 funds, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the Interim Superintendent of Schools to submit the following for amendment of NCLB federal funds to support education programs in the district.

Work & Study Curriculum & Instruction Funding Source

Program Description

-22- Administrator

FY 06 Carryover

FY 2007

October 9, 2007

Amended FY 2007

FY 2007 No Child The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Robert Burkhardt/ $438,631.00 $4,196,959.00 $4,635,590.00 Left Behind (NCLB) is a reauthorization of the Elementary Dawn Ciccone Consolidated Formula and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)/ Subgrant Improving America's School Act

(IASA)

(Project period: 1994, providing funds to help all New September 1, 2006 Jersey's school children achieve, at to August 31, 2007) a minimum, proficiency in the state standards, The NCLB application includes the following entitlements: 1) Title I, Part A: Provides programs and Robert Burkhardt/ 226,002.00 2,986,467.00 3,212,469.00 Improving Basic Programs resources for disadvantaged Dawn Ciccone Operated by Local students to meet state academic Education Agencies achievement standards. 2) Title I, Part A: Provides funding for school Robert Burkhardt/ 0.00 134,241.00 134,241.00 School Improvement improvement through programs Dawn Ciccone and strategies. 3) Title II, Part A: Provides funding for improving Robert Burkhardt/ 108,459.00 560,834.00 669,293.00 Teacher and Principal teaching and principal quality Dawn Ciccone Training and Recruiting Fund

and professional development activities.

4) Title II, Part D: Improves student academic Robert Burkhardt/ 1,776.00 14,137.00 15,913.00 Enhancing achievement through the use of Dawn Ciccone Education Through technology and integrated educational Technology strategies in elementary and secondary schools; promotes computer literacy.

Work & Study Mtg -23- October 9, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction Funding Source Program Description Administrator FY 06 Carryover FY 2007 Amended FY 2007 5) Title III, Part A: Focuses on the teaching of English to Robert Burkhardt/ $68,980.00 $317,679.00 $386,659.00 Grants and Subgrants for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Wilson Martinez English Language Acquisition

children, including immigrant students

and Language Enhancement and to help LEP students meet challenging state performance

standards.

6) Title III, Supplemental Immigrant Student Aid

Provides resources for immigrant students.

Robert Burkhardt/ Wilson Martinez

$32,636.00

$99,847.00

$132,483.00

7) Title IV, Part A: Provides resources for Robert Burkhardt/ 119.00 57,897.00 58,016.00 Safe and Drug-Free a safe and drug-free Dawn Ciccone Schools and learning environment that Communities Act supports academic achievement. 8) Title V, Part A: Provides a flexible source of funding Robert Burkhardt/ 659.00 25,857.00 26,516.00 Innovative to help LEAs in the development Dawn Ciccone Programs and implementation of various innovative educational reform

initiatives.

TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT: $4,635,590.00

Work & Study Mtg -24- October 9, 2007 Cmte of the Whole (Finance)

XI. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE A Reports of the Board Secretary and Treasurer – August 2007


(TO BE PRESENTED AT THE OCTOBER 16, 2007 BUSINESS MEETING)

B. Payment of Bills – September 14, 2007 – October 11, 2007 The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board Secretary presented certain warrants to the Board of Education with a recommendation they be paid, and WHEREAS, pursuant to NJAC 6:20-2.13(d), the Board Secretary certifies that with respect to the payment of bills referenced below no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of NJAC6:20-2.13(a), and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the warrants presented for payment are in order, now therefore be it RESOLVED, the following warrants be approved for payment, and that itemized lists of the warrants be filed with the minutes: On the General Account in the amount of $ On the Capital Projects Account in the amount of $ On the Food Service Account in the amount of $ IN THE GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $

(TO BE PRESENTED AT THE OCTOBER 16, 2007 BUSINESS MEETING)

Work & Study Mtg -25- October 9, 2007 Cmte of the Whole (Finance) C. August 2007 Budget Transfers The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following 2007-2008 budget adjustments which reflect the appropriations sufficient to meet expenditures:

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION FROM TO

11-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs - Instruction 30,000.00$ 11-2XX-100-XXX 11-000-216,217

Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student Related and Extraordinary Support Services 9,000.00$

11-3XX-100-XXX Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction11-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, School Sponsored

Athletics, and Other Instructional Programs -Instruct11,000.00$

11-800-330-XXX Community Services Programs/OperationsUndistributed Expenditures

11-000-100-XXX Instruction11-000-211,213,218,219,222

Student Support Services - Attendance and Social Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular, Other Support Svcs-Special, Education Media Services/School Library

9,000.00$ 11-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services and Instructional Staff

Training Services11-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration 165,627.24$ 11-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration 19,000.00$ 11-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology10-606 Increase in Maintenance Reserve11-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 800.00$ 11-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services 19,800.00$ 10-605 Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve11-000-290-XXX Other Support Services 164,827.24$ 11-XXX-XXX-2XX Personal Services - Employee Benefits11-000-310-XXX Food Services

TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSECapital Outlay

12-XXX-XXX-73X Equipment 19,800.00$ TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY

13-XXX-XXX-XXX TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS10-000-100-56X Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools10-000-520-930 General Fund Contribution to Whole School Reform

GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 224,427.24$ 224,427.24$

BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 11, FUND 12 AND FUND 13August 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007

Work & Study Mtg -26- October 9, 2007 Cmte of the Whole (Finance – Budget Transfers)

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION FROM TO

15-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs - Instruction 27,189.17$ 15-2XX-100-XXX 15-000-216,217

Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student Related and Extraordinary Support Services

15-3XX-100-XXX Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction15-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, School Sponsored

Athletics, and Other Instructional Programs -Instruct

15-800-330-XXX Community Services Programs/OperationsUndistributed Expenditures

15-000-100-XXX Instruction15-000-211,213,218,219,222

Student Support Services - Attendance and Social Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular, Other Support Svcs-Special, Education Media Services/School Library

14,378.52$ 15-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services and Instructional Staff

Training Services 95,793.97$ 15-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration 46,400.00$ 15-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration 36,583.32$ 15-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology15-606 Increase in Maintenance Reserve15-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services15-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services15-605 Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve15-000-290-XXX Other Support Services15-XXX-XXX-2XX Personal Services - Employee Benefits15-000-310-XXX Food Services

TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSECapital Outlay

15-604 Increase in Capital Reserve15-000-4XX-931 Capital Reserve-Transfer to Capital Projects15-000-4XX-933 Capital Reserve-Transfer to Debt Service

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY

GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 110,172.49$ 110,172.49$

BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 15August 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007

Work & Study Mtg -27- October 9, 2007 Cmte of the Whole (Finance) D. Designation of Bank Signatures The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the following staff as official signatories on checks and drafts for the student activity Funds: Administrator Secretary School Caryn C. Cooper, Principal Zakiyyah A. Wilson Barlow Janet R. Grooms, Principal Revonda K. Christmas Jefferson Yvonne Breaxsaus, Vice Principal Jefferson Gwynetta Y. Joe, Interim Principal Hubbard Anibal Galiana, Vice Principal Hubbard Michael J. Donow, Interim SBA (Alternate) Hubbard Christopher Lommerin, Principal Miranda Quarles Maxson Kevin Stansbury, Vice Principal PHS John Martucci, Vice Principal PHS Gregory Thomas, School Treasurer/Teacher PHS Thomas Imperato, School Treasurer/Math Content PHS Supervisor

E. Petty Cash Fund The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education authorize the continued operation of a petty cash fund in the amount of $500 for the 2007-2008 school year, in accordance with Board Policy #3451.

Work & Study Mtg -28- October 9, 2007 Cmte of the Whole (Finance) F. Travel for Staff The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the payment for travel expenses during the 2007-08 school year for mileage reimbursement, tolls and/or parking for all employees who are required to attend workshops, seminars or meetings held outside of the district as a part of their job responsibilities. The mileage reimbursement shall be at the cost per mile established annually by the IRS, and all tolls and parking expenses shall be supported by receipts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written approval for attendance at these workshops, seminars or meetings must be obtained from the Interim Superintendent, Interim Assistant Superintendent, or Interim Business Administrator prior to incurring the expense; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any workshop, seminar or meeting requiring any other expenditure of funds, shall require the full cost, including the expenses noted in this resolution, to be approved by the Board prior to the event.

G. Shared Services with Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve a shared service agreement with the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority for the carting and disposal of waste for the 2007-08 school year in the total amount of $181,529.84; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the additional cost of $260.00 drop and pull disposal fee, plus $110.00 per ton and a $30 weekly charge for additional dumpsters be approved in accordance with the agreement between the parties.

Work & Study Mtg -29- October 9, 2007 Cmte of the Whole (Finance) H. Union County Educational Services – Environmental Safety Program The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approved a shared services agreement with the Union County Educational Services for its Environmental Safety Program, including required compliance with the “Right To Know”, “Hazardous Waste”,” “PEOSHA Laboratory Standard,” PEOSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard,” and “PEOSHA Health and Safety Regulations;” and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approve the payment to the Union County Educational Services Commission the amount of $2.90 per resident student for the 2007-08 school year based on the October 15, 2006 enrollment figure.

I. E-Rate Professional Services Agreement The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve a professional services agreement with in the amount of $ for the 2007-08 school year, for assistance with the preparation and filing of the district’s annual E-Rate application to the federal government. Formal quotes for this service are on file in the Business Office. (Note: Formal quotes are to be received in the coming week.)


XII. REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE A. Adoption of Policies – First Reading The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following: RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the policies listed below and finds them acceptable for the management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools, and WHEREAS, the Board of Education now finds it necessary that these policies be implemented, now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve, on first reading, the following policies that will be available for public inspection and comment, with final Board adoption anticipated at next month’s scheduled business meeting: Policy Number Title 3000/3010 Concepts and Roles in Business and Non-Instructional New Operations: Goals and Objectives 3250 Income from Fees, Fines Charges New 3260/3270 Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies: New Sale, Licensing and Rental of Property 3280 Gifts, Grants and Bequests New 3326 Payment for Goods and Services New 3450 Money in School Buildings New 3514 Equipment New 3542 Food Service New 3571.4 Audit New 4112.4 Employee Health New 4138 Non-School Employment New 4138.2 Private Tutoring New 4215 Supervision New 4216 Evaluation New 4222 Non-Instructional Assistants New 4231/4231.1 Staff Development: Inservice Education/ Visitations/ New Conferences 6142.6 Basic Skills New 6162.5 Research New 6171.1 Remedial Instruction New 6178 Early Childhood Education/Preschool New 7110 Long Range Facilities Planning New 9322 Public and Executive Sessions Amended

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