PLEASANTVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR WORKSHOP/ACTION BOARD MEETING … Minutes/February 11,...

PBOE Agenda – February 11, 2014

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PLEASANTVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Pleasantville High School/701 Mill Road/Cafeteria

REGULAR WORKSHOP/ACTION BOARD MEETING February 11, 2014

6:00 P.M. MINUTES

1. Call to Order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Notice Statement-Board President “This is to advise those present at this February 11, 2014 Regular Workshop/Action Board Meeting of the Board of Education of the City of Pleasantville, in the County of Atlantic, that notice was given on January 9, 2014 as required by the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975; that notice thereof has been distributed for publication in the Press, the Absecon/Pleasantville Current and the Mainland Journal, posted in the Administration Building and forwarded to the City Clerk of the City of Pleasantville, within the time required by said act.” 3. Roll Call:

Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Present Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Present Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Present Mr. Michael A. Bright Present Mrs. Ethel Seymore Present Mr. Jerome Page Absent Mrs. Doris Graves Absent Mrs. Harriet Jackson Present Ms. Geraldine Hayer Present Mrs. Graves and Mr. Page arrived at 6:10p.m.

4. Flag Salute and Moment of Silence by Sgt. Michael A. Bright

Presentation by Dr. Garnell Bailey on NJ School Performance Report.

Mr. Cherry presented for the High School

Mrs. White presented for the Middle School

Mr. Townsend presented for the Elementary Schools

5. Motion to go into Executive Session at 6:47 p.m.

Motion by Ms. Ethel Seymore Seconded by Mr. Michael Bright Yea: X Nay: ROLL CALL: Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Yes Mrs. Doris Graves Yes Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yes NINE YES; MOTION PASSED.


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6. Executive Session Motion by _______________________ and Seconded by _________________ at ___________ p.m., it is hereby resolved that the Pleasantville Board of Education may go into closed or private session from which the public shall be excluded in accordance with the provisions as set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 and 10:4-13. The following subjects shall be discussed on this date in the session of the Board closed to the public: PERSONNEL, PUPIL MATTERS, PENDING AND ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the discussion in closed session will be disclosed to the public at this time or a future meeting of the Board when it is no longer necessary to maintain the confidential nature of the items discussed. 7. Motion to come out of Executive Session

Motion by: Seconded by: Yea: Nay:___ 8. Reconvene Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion by: Mrs. Doris Graves Seconded by: Ms. Harriet Jackson Yea: X Nay:___ ROLL CALL: Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Yes Mrs. Doris Graves Yes Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Absent EIGHT YES; MOTION PASSED. ONE ABSENT Ms. Harriet Jackson returned at 8:03 p.m. 9. Report of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary: Mr. Dennis Mulvihill Motion to Reject E-rate Priority 2 bids and advertise again. Motion by: Mr. Paul Moore Seconded by: Mr. Lawrence Davenport Yea: X Nay:___ ROLL CALL: Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Yes Mrs. Doris Graves Yes Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yes NINE YES; MOTION PASSED.


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Report of the State Monitor: Dr. Lester Richens (see attached) Dr. Richens discussed the State Monitor Exit Plan and Governance issues.

Report of the Chief School Administrator: Dr. Garnell Bailey, Superintendent of Schools

Reports of the Board Committee Chairpersons

Mr. Page left meeting at 8:30 p.m.

10. Approval of Board Minutes: January 7, 2014 Motion By: Mr. Michael Bright Second By: Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yea: X Nay:____ ROLL CALL: Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Absent Mrs. Doris Graves Yes Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yes EIGHT YES; MOTION PASSED.

11. Public Comments. Please limit comments to (5) minutes and all comments should be courteous. 1. Hassan Kurk

12. Action Items: (Finance, Personnel, and Curriculum & Instruction)


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PLEASANTVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pleasantville High School/701 Mill Road/Cafeteria REGULAR WORKSHOP/ACTION BOARD MEETING

February 11, 2014 6:00 p.m. FINANCE AGENDA

1. Approval of the January 3, 2014 Payroll and Board Share of FICA/Medicare in the amount of $2,063,042.31. The payments

have been reviewed by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

2. Approval of the January 17, 2014 Payroll and Board Share of FICA/Medicare in the amount of $1,972,789.10. The payments have been reviewed by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

3. Approval of the January 31, 2014 Payroll and Board Share of FICA/Medicare in the amount of $2,099,926.97. The payments have been reviewed by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

4. Resolution to approve Dena Hartigan, to provide consultation service to the Project Director for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Competitive 2014 Grant. The services will include programmatic review, edits and provide recommendations for competitiveness for the 2014 Grant Retention. Service is not to exceed $3,000.00 account# 11-000-251-330-0000-351.

5. Resolution to approve the submission of the grant application for funds to support implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill Rights Act for the purposes described in the application in the amount of $14,429.00. Project period is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Application due date is February 19, 2014.

6. Resolution to approve the acceptance of the award for the FY 2014 Adult Education Basic Skills Grant in the amount of $109,500.00. Grant period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

7. Resolution to approve the submission of the grant application for the 2014 Safety Grant Program through the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group’s CAIP Subfund in the amount of $74,919.15. The grant period is July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Application due date is April 1, 2014. Background The Safety Grant Program is designed to help members make safety, security and educational related purchases toward loss prevention at the individual district level.


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8. Resolution for the Pleasantville Board of Education to approve the following Pleasantville Students for

Out-of-District Placements for the 2013-2014 fiscal year:

Student

Local ID# / State ID#

LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE SERVICES PER DIEM / TUITION COST

PLACEMENT GRADE ACCOUNT #

12503052 / 8513554925

Atlantic County

Special Services

School District

January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

Educational

Not to exceed $35,640.00 (Pro-rated)

New student placed ODIT from SMSS

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11-000-100-565-0000-400

12697148 /

TBD

Bancroft

February 3, 2014 – June 17, 2014 85 Days

Educational

$253.66 Not to exceed $21,561.10 (previous in-Home Support Contract Effective 12/5/13 – 2/2/14 – New Tuition Contract Supersedes Effective 2/3/14 – 6/17/14)

Continuing

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20-250-100-500-0000-400 2013-2014 IDEA GRANT

9. Resolution to approve the following Student - In –Transition (Homeless Student) Tuition Contracts Agreement to attend school for the 2013-2014 school year at the listed “Receiving” School district with Pleasantville Board Of Education as the “Sending District”.

STUDENT # ID

LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE SERVICES PER DIEM / TUITION COST

GRADE ACCOUNT #

11547726 (NC)

West Orange Public Schools Education

September 2013- June 18,2014

Education 151.04 Per Diem x Days 180 Days

Total cost $27,188.00

8th 11-000-100-561-0000-400

11219316 (BN)

West Orange Public Schools Education

September 2013 –June 18, 2014

Education 126.90 Per Diem x Days

180 Days Total Cost $22,857.00

5th 11-000-100-561-000-400

11559153 (KP)

Somers Point Board Of Education

September 5, 2013- June 30, 2014

Education $67.85 Per Diem x Days 171

Days Total Cost $11,603.00

4th 11-000-100-561-000-400

11559182 (NP)


September 5,2013- June 30, 2014

Education $67.85 Per Diem x Days

171 Days Total Cost

11,603.00

3rd 11-000-100-561-000-400

3077983 (BM-S)


September 11,2014- June 30, 2014

Education $67.85 Per Diem X Days 171

Days Total Cost 11,603.00

5th 11-000-100-561-000-400


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10. Resolution to approve the Facilities Usage Report for February 11, 2014.

Approval of all Finance Items Motion By: Mr. Michael Bright Second By: Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yea: X Nay:____

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Absent Mrs. Doris Graves Yes Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yes EIGHT YES; MOTION PASSED ONE ABSENT


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PLEASANTVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES

AGENDA ITEMS Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

It is recommended that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent and hereby approves the

following:

1. NEW HIRES (PENDING CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE):

Name Position Location Effective Date Salary Funding Source

Tracy Pedano Interim Executive/ Confidential Secretary

District February 6, 2014 $46,950.00 (Pro-rated) $46,250.00 + longevity $700.00

11-000-251-105-0000-351

2. SUBSTITUTE STAFF (PENDING CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE) ON AS NEEDED BASIS:


Kamal Anderson Substitute Security District February 12, 2014- June 30, 2014

$9.00 per hour 15-000-266-100-0000-050 15-000-266-100-0000-055 15-000-266-100-0000-060 15-000-266-100-0000-080 15-000-266-100-0000-085 15-000-266-100-0000-095

Malik Anderson Substitute Custodian District February 12, 2014– June 30, 2014

$9.50 per hour 11-000-261-100-0000-352

Valerie Blake Substitute Teacher District February 12, 2014- June 30, 2014

$95.00 per/day 11-110-100-100-0000-236 11-120-100-100-0000-236 11-130-100-100-0000-236 11-140-100-100-0000-236

Faith Crouch Substitute Security District February 12, 2014– June 30, 2014

$9.00 per hour 15-000-266-100-0000-050 15-000-266-100-0000-055 15-000-266-100-0000-060 15-000-266-100-0000-080 15-000-266-100-0000-085 15-000-266-100-0000-095

Jean Garcia Substitute Custodian District February 12, 2014- June 30, 2014

$9.50 per hour 11-000-261-100-0000-352

Thomas Gelo Substitute Custodian District February 12, 2014- June 30, 2014

$9.50 per hour 11-000-261-100-0000-352

Imani Irby Substitute Teacher District February 12, 2014– June 30, 2014

$95.00 per/day 11-110-100-100-0000-236 11-120-100-100-0000-236 11-130-100-100-0000-236 11-140-100-100-0000-236


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Kevin Lockett Substitute Teacher District February 12, 2014- June 30, 2014

$95.00 per/day 11-110-100-100-0000-236 11-120-100-100-0000-236 11-130-100-100-0000-236 11-140-100-100-0000-236

Edbelinda Nambo Substitute Teacher District February 12, 2014– June 30, 2014

$95.00 per/day 11-110-100-100-0000-236 11-120-100-100-0000-236 11-130-100-100-0000-236 11-140-100-100-0000-236

Tasiah Ragland Substitute Teacher District February 12, 2014- June 30, 2014

$95.00 per/day 11-110-100-100-0000-236 11-120-100-100-0000-236 11-130-100-100-0000-236 11-140-100-100-0000-236

Lucienda Smith-French

Substitute Teacher District February 12, 2014– June 30, 2014

$95.00 per/day 11-110-100-100-0000-236 11-120-100-100-0000-236 11-130-100-100-0000-236 11-140-100-100-0000-236

Addie Speed Substitute Security District February 12, 2014– June 30, 2014

$9.00 per hour 15-000-266-100-0000-050 15-000-266-100-0000-055 15-000-266-100-0000-060 15-000-266-100-0000-080 15-000-266-100-0000-085 15-000-266-100-0000-095

Julia Stone Substitute Nurse District February 12, 2014- June 30, 2014

$150.00 per/day 11-110-100-100-0000-236 11-120-100-100-0000-236 11-130-100-100-0000-236 11-140-100-100-0000-236

3. RESIGNATION:


Kristina Ladia Instructional Aide

PHS January 23, 2014 (will be held up to 14 days at the Superintendent’s discretion)

N/A N/A

Addie Speed Bus Driver (Part-Time)

Transportation January 31, 2014 (will be held up to 14 days at the Superintendent’s discretion)

N/A N/A

4. STAFF TRANSFERS:


Maureen Roundtree Secretary C&I to PHS February 12, 2013 – June 30, 2014

N/A 15-000-218-105-0000-050

Kimberly Morgan Instructional Aide

LAS to NMSS

January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

N/A 15-213-100-106-0000-085


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5. FMLA LEAVE WITH PAY AND BENEFITS (UNTIL ACCUMULATED LEAVE EXHAUSTED):


Rita Johnson Instructional Aide

WAS December 6, 2013 – June 30, 2014

N/A N/A

6. FMLA LEAVE WITH BENEFITS:


Patrick Chilliri Teacher High School January 15, 2014 – June 30, 2014 (Intermittent/Family)

N/A N/A

Saudia Pettus Secretary Facilities December 9, 2013 – June 30, 2014 (Intermittent/Family)

N/A N/A

Candy Wesley Teacher WAS January 24, 2014 – June 30, 2014 (Intermittent/Family)

N/A N/A

7. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS PURSUANT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT:


Ada Owens Secretary C&I /Central Registration

December 18, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Current Salary $40,424.00 ($38,858.00/ Step 13/ Col. 1 + Longevity $1,566.00) to Adjusted Salary $42,739.00 (Pro-rated) ($41,173.00 Step 13/ Col. 3 + Longevity $1,566.00

11-000-211-100-0000-434

Jennifer Martinez Teacher SMSS February 12, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$54,559.00 MA/ Step 4 to $55,399.00 MA+15 Step 4

15-213-100-101-0000-095

** Salary Previously Board Approved 1/28/14 Education Stipend Added Only**

Kelvin Cherry Interim Principal

High School

January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

Adjusted Salary $129,138.00 (Pro-rated) $125,663.00 HS Prin./(Step 10) + Longevity $2,500.00 + Education Stipend

15-000-240-103-0000-050


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$975.00

**New Hires Board Approved 12/17/14 Salary Adjusted Pursuant to Teamster Local 331 Contract**

Dwayne Blackwell Bus Aide Part-Time

District December 11, 2013- June 30, 2014

Incorrect Salary $13.90 per hour to Adjusted Salary $13.50 per hour

11-000-270-160-0000-352

Henry Dean Bus Aide (Part-Time)



11-000-270-160-0000-352

Curtis Gunn, Jr. Bus Aide (Part-Time)



11-000-270-160-000-352

Hollie Simmons Bus Aide (Part-Time)



11-000-270-160-0000-352

8. A-2 CONTRACTS (PENDING CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE) BASED ON ADEQUATE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT:

Name Position Location Effective Date Salary/Stipend Funding Source

Norine Bailey Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

NMSS September 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

20-910-310-100-0000-080 (2013-2014 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant)

Alisia Blanchet Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

LAS September 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00


Kellie Carmen-Davis Replacing James Nagbe

English Dept. Chairperson

PHS January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00 (Pro-rated)

15-140-100-101-0000-050

Alyse Skeele Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

DAP September 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

20-800-310-100-0000-080 (2013-2014 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant) $1,055.00 20-910-310-100-0000-234 (2013-2014 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant) $673.00

Deborah Taliaferro Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

WAS September 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00



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9. WITHDRAW FROM ACTION : AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICERS FOR 2013-2014 (A-2 CONTRACT) BOA 1/28/14:


Lisa Betty Affirmative Action Officer

PHS January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

11-000-230-110-0000-236

Kimariy Candelaria Affirmative Action Officer

DAP January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

11-000-230-110-0000-236

Susan Faulhaber Affirmative Action Officer

WAS January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

11-000-230-110-0000-236

Mary Flynn Affirmative Action Officer

LAS January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

11-000-230-110-0000-236

Monica Foti Affirmative Action Officer

MSP January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

11-000-230-110-0000-236

Raymond Frazier Affirmative Action Officer

SMSS January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

11-000-230-110-0000-236

Diane Gresham Affirmative Action Officer

District January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

11-000-230-110-0000-236

Mark Santanello Affirmative Action Officer

NMSS January 29, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$1,728.00

11-000-230-110-0000-236

10. POWER HOUR (PENDING CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE) BASED ON ADEQUATE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT:

Name Position Location Effective Date Salary/Stipend Funding Source

Terre Alabarda Substitute Teacher

SMSS February 12, 2014 – June 30, 2014

$45.00 per hour not to exceed $1,300.00

20-231-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I) 15-421-100-101-0000-060

Maria DeGirolamo Substitute Teacher



20-231-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I) 15-421-100-101-0000-060

Rose Giunta Substitute Teacher

WAS February 12, 2014 – June 30, 2014


20-231-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I) 15-421-100-101-0000-060

Catherine Jung Substitute Teacher



20-231-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I) 15-421-100-101-0000-060

Ashlee Keyes–Gonzales

1:1 Aide (on an as needed basis)


$30 per hour not to exceed $850.00.00

20-231-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I) 15-421-100-101-0000-060

Sylvia Stephens Substitute Teacher



20-231-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I) 15-421-100-101-0000-060

Marissa Ward Substitute Teacher



20-231-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I) 15-421-100-101-0000-060


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11. C.A.R.E FALL STAFFING 2013-2014:


Margaret Altman Site Coordinator Aide

C.A.R.E February 12, 2014-June 30, 2014


20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Margaret Altman Certified Teacher/Tutor

C.A.R.E February 12, 2014 - June 30, 2014


20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Anita Benbow Substitute Instructor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Frances Brinkley-Ward Certified Teacher/Tutor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Laura Costello Instructor C.A.R.E February 12, 2014-June 30, 2014


20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Desiree Daniels-Green Certified Teacher/Tutor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Amianh Davis Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Nicole Donnelly Instructor C.A.R.E February 12, 2014-June 30, 2014


20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Nicole Donnelly Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Ashley Hoerr Certified Teacher/Tutor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Cynthia Johnson Substitute Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Arminta Jones Substitute Certified Teacher/Tutor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Arminta Jones Substitute Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Annemarie Kerr Substitute Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Annie Kotokpo Certified Teacher/Tutor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)


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Annie Kotokpo

Substitute Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Annie Kotokpo Instructor C.A.R.E February 12, 2014-June 30, 2014


20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Jason Little Substitute Instructor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Sheronda Mack Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Holli Musoff Certified Teacher/Tutor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Rawa Nistico Certified Teacher/Tutor



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Christina Salcedo Substitute Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Valerie Walker Instructor C.A.R.E February 12, 2014-June 30, 2014


20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Monica White Substitute Site Coordinator Aide



20-290-100-100-0000-545 (2013-2014 21st CCLC)

Date correction for New Hires from 12/17/2014 to 12/17/2013. Approval of H.R. items MOTION BY: Ms. Harriet Jackson SECOND BY: Ms. Ethel Seymore Yea: X Nay:____

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Absent Mrs. Doris Graves Yes; Abstained from page 9, stipend adjustment Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yes

EIGHT YES; MOTION PASSED ONE ABSENT


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PLEASANTVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

AGENDA ITEMS Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Superintendent of Schools recommends adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION The Pleasantville Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring that all students (inclusive of English Language Learners and Special Education Students) meet the New Jersey Common Core State Standards and achieve academic and long-life success.

1. WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE:

Staff Member Location Title of

Workshop/Conference Date Cost Account#

Allison Abbate MSP Make Gains in Reading This Summer in Monroe Twp., NJ

3/6/14 N/C N/A

Jamie Adams-Ford LAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/14 $139.00 Registration

$35.00

Membership Mileage N/C

20-241-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title III) Registration / Membership

Renee Alford NMSS Rutgers Annual Reading and Writing Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


Mileage N/C

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA)

Registration

Margaret Altman PHS Make Gains in Reading This Summer in Monroe Twp., NJ

3/6/14 N/C N/A

Margaret Altman PHS Best New Books for Grades 6-12 in Long Branch, NJ


Mileage N/C

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA)

Registration

Rosa Aponte WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00




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Linda Baum NMSS Addition and Subtraction in Grades K-2 in Galloway, NJ

2/27/14 N/C N/A

Novlette Brooks PHS NJSSNA 9th Annual Weekend Conference in Parsippany, NJ

3/21/14 3/22/14

$239.00 Registration

Mileage N/C

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA)

Registration

Shaner Brown District 25th Annual DARE NJ Training Conference in Atlantic City, NJ

2/25/14 2/26/14 2/27/14


Mileage @

$.31 per mile

Sharone Brown-Jackson LAS Printing and Artists’ Books: Cause & Effect in Galloway, NJ

4/2/14 3 ETTC Hrs.

Mileage N/C

N/A

Stephanie Burns NMSS Rutgers 46th Annual Reading and Writing Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


Mileage N/C

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA)

Registration

Ann Campbell WAS 11th Annual Symposium for Speech Language Specialist


Mileage @

$.31 per mile

11-000-219-580-0000-400 Registration and Mileage

Derrick Carrington PHS Spring Sport Rules Interpretation Meeting in Mays Landing, NJ

2/26/14 Registration N/C

Mileage @

$.31 per mile

15-000-240-580-0000-050 Mileage

Derrick Carrington PHS 54th Annual Directors of Athletics Association of NJ Workshop in Atlantic City, NJ

3/26/14 - 3/29/14


Mileage N/C

15-000-240-580-0000-050 Registration

Nelson Cavilier WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


Mileage @ $.31 per mile

20-241-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title III) Registration and Mileage


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Michael Daly MSP New Jersey Music Education Association (NJMEA) in East Brunswick, NJ

2/20/14 – 2/22/14


Mileage @

$.31 per mile

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA) Registration and Mileage

Marissa Ebrahim NMSS Childhood Apraxia of Speech-Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech in Cherry Hill, NJ


Mileage @

$.31 per mile


Susana Faulhaber WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ




Zameenah Fuqua-Watson WAS The Administrative Assistant Conference in Atlantic City, NJ


Mileage N/C

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA)

Registration

Renee Gensamer MSP New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ

5/28/14 5/29/14




Renee Gensamer MSP Visitation to the Atlantic City Newcomer’s Program in Atlantic City, NJ

2/27/14 N/C N/A

Mary Gillespie MSP 14th Annual Addition Conference “The Art of Collaboration” in Atlantic City, NJ


Mileage N/C

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA)

Sara Gonzalez MSP New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ





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Sara Gonzalez MSP Visitation to the Atlantic City Newcomer’s Program in Atlantic City, NJ

2/27/14 N/C N/A

Rose Haberman WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



Alyssa Hemberger NMSS Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech in Cherry Hill, NJ


Mileage @

$.31 per mile


Elizabeth Ingargiola NMSS Addition and Subtraction in Grades K-2 in Galloway, NJ

2/27/14 N/C N/A

Janeth Jaramillo WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



Michelle McCline NMSS Addition and Subtraction in Grades K-2 in Galloway, NJ

2/27/14 N/C N/A

Chalyse McDavid-Whitland

District Principles of Public Purchasing in Waretown, NJ

4/4/14 4/11/14 4/25/14

5/2/14 5/9/14


Mileage @

$.31 per mile


Timothy Newkirk WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00

Membership Mileage @ $.31 per mile

20-241-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title III) Registration, Membership

and Mileage


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Sanjuana Parmer WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



and Mileage

Faith Penrose WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



and Mileage

Lynn Planer WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00

Membership

20-241-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title III) Registration/ Membership

Vanessa Ramirez WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00

Membership


Linda Richards MSP Teaching Ratio and Proportion in Grades 6 and 7 in Galloway, NJ

2/18/14 N/C N/A

Cynthia Rios MSP New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00

Membership



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Gerardo Rios WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



and Mileage

Brenda Rivera MSP New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00

Membership


Sandra Rosales WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ




Cynthia Ruiz-Cooper WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



and Mileage

Kathleen Russo MSP Responding to and Analyzing Text: Oral, Written, Technical Text in all Genres in Galloway, NJ

3/3/14 7 ETTC Hrs.

Mileage N/C

N/A

Remy Silver SMSS Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech in Cherry Hill, NJ


Mileage @

$.31 per mile



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Sonia Taggart WAS Addition and Subtraction in Grades K-2 in Trenton, NJ

2/26/14 N/C N/A

Sonia Taggart WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



and Mileage

John Toland NMSS Addition and Subtraction in Grades K-2 in Galloway, NJ

2/27/14 N/C N/A

Sandra Torres WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ




Andrea Turner MSP NJ Teachscape Best Practice Workshop in Pennsauken, NJ

2/13/14 N/C N/A

Patricia Varallo PHS Taking Co-Teaching Partnership to a Higher Level in Voorhees, NJ


Mileage N/C

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA)

Registration

Hernando Villafane WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



and Mileage

Marissa Ward WAS Addition and Subtraction in Grades K-2 in Trenton, NJ

2/26/14 N/C N/A

Briggitte White MSP Gear Up Partner Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ

2/12/14 N/C N/A


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Antoinette Wilson MSP Student Confidentiality Public Records and Pupil Records in Monroe Twp., NJ


Mileage N/C

20-270-200-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title IIA)

Michael Zain WAS New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ New Jersey Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE) 2014 Spring Conference in New Brunswick, NJ


$35.00



and Mileage

**Workshops and Conferences Prior to Board Meeting - Approved by the State Monitor**

Derrick Carrington PHS Cape Atlantic League Meeting in Vineland, NJ


Mileage @

$.31 per mile

15-000-240-580-0000-050 Mileage



Mileage @

$.31 per mile

15-000-240-580-0000-050 Mileage



Mileage @

$.31 per mile

15-000-240-580-0000-050 Mileage

Michael Pilate PHS District Test Coordinator Training in Maple Shade, NJ

1/24/14 N/C N/A

2. ACTIVITIES:

School/Program Activity Date Cost Account# Time

Decatur Avenue Read Across America

2/3/14 N/C N/A 8:30am – 2:30pm

Decatur Avenue Smile Program Mobile Dentist

2/24/14 2/25/14

N/C N/A 9:00am – 2:30am

Decatur Avenue Cat in the Hat School Visit

2/26/14 N/C N/A 8:15am – 9:15am


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School/Program Activity Date Cost Account# Time

Decatur Avenue Black History Month Celebration (Guest Speakers from the community will visit and speak with students throughout the month)

2/3/14 – 2/28/14

N/C N/A 8:00am – 3:00pm

Early Childhood Healthy Snacks Parent/ Student Workshop for (All Preschool Parents)

3/12/14 3/13/14

$50.00 Refreshments

20-218-200-600-0000-234 (2013-2014 Preschool)

9:00am – 1:00pm

Leeds Avenue Junior Achievement Day (High School students will volunteer in LAS classrooms)

3/21/14 $75.00 Refreshments

Student Activity Account #0540

8:00am – 2:00pm

Leeds Avenue District Math Bowl for Grades 3, 4, 5

5/29/14 $750.00 Refreshments and Trophies


9:00am – 1:00pm

Middle School Black History Month Assembly

2/28/14 N/C N/A 9:00am – 2:00pm

Middle School Drama Club Movie Night

3/12/14 N/C N/A 5:00pm- 8:00pm

Middle School Peter Pan School Play

5/7/14 – 5/9/14

N/C N/A 4:00pm – 10:30pm

South Main Oratorical Debate 3/7/14 N/C N/A 10:00am – 10:45am

South Main African Discovery Through Music Assembly (Presented by Winceyco)

2/13/14 $1,800.00 Assembly

15-190-100-500-0000-095 9:00am – 10:00am

South Main African American Museum (Students will highlight and showcase the accomplishments African Americans)

2/28/14 N/C N/A 9:30am – 2:30pm

South Main Family Literacy Night


Student Activity Account # 0537

5:00pm – 7:00pm

South Main The N.E.D Show “There’s a Champion in Every Kid” Character Assembly

3/26/14 N/C N/A 1:00pm – 1:45pm


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School Program Activity Date Cost Account Account#

South Main Performance and Fine Arts Assembly

4/2/14 N/C N/A 1:30pm – 2:15pm

South Main Just Us Girls - Mother and Daughter Spa Night



3:30pm – 5:00pm

Washington Ave Renaissance Fun Movie Night

2/12/14 N/C N/A 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Washington Ave Cat in the Hat Visit

2/26/14 N/C N/A 9:30am – 10:00am

3. FUNDRAISERS: School Activity Start Date End Date Purpose

High School Mother’s Day Grams sponsored by School Climate

5/1/14 5/9/14 This event will be used to offset the fees with various school climate programming activities.

High School Freshman/ Sophomore Dance

2/21/14 2/21/14 To raise funds to benefit Freshman and Sophomore classes activities.

Middle School Drama Club Dress Down Day (Students and Staff will pay $2.00 )

3/21/14 3/21/14 To raise money for sets, props and costumes for upcoming Peter Pan Show.

Middle School Drama Club Movie Night (Admission and Concessions)

3/12/14 3/12/14 Raise money for MSP Drama Club

Middle School Drama Club Snack Sale (Snacks will be sold afterschool for $.50 - $1.00 each)

2/14/14 3/7/14 Raise money for MSP Drama Club

Middle School Drama Club Peter Pan School Play - Ticket and Concession Sales $3 students/ $5 adults

5/7/14 5/9/14 Raise funds for Drama Club activities

Middle School 8th Grade Awards Ceremony Pretzel Sale $1.00 each - sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa (the organization will purchase the pretzels and donate 50% of the profits for the 8th grade awards ceremony)

2/12/14 4/29/14 To raise money to purchase gifts cards, awards and plaques for the 8th grade awards ceremony.

Washington Ave Funds for Kids (Students will sell items to family and friends for $6.00 each from a fundraiser catalog)

2/24/14 3/10/14 To raise funds for the WAS activities for the end of the school year.


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School Activity Start Date End Date Purpose

**Fundraisers Prior to Board Meeting - Approved by the State Monitor**

High School Freshman Bake Sale 2/7/14 2/7/14 Baked products to be sold to benefit Freshman Class activities.

High School School Climate Valentine’s Day Grams

2/10/14 2/14/14 This event will be used as a fundraiser to offset the fees with various school climate programming activities.

4. FIELD TRIPS:

School Activity Location Date Cost Account#

Elementary Schools - NMSS, SMSS, WAS 3rd – 5th Grades (54 Students)

District Math Bowl Held at Leeds Avenue School

Pleasantville, NJ 5/29/14 Admission N/C

District Transportation

Required

N/A

All Elementary Schools 5th Grade (140 Students)

District Black History Bowl at FAA Technical Center

Egg Harbor Twp., NJ

2/20/14 $145.00 Trophies and

T-shirts


Required

Student Activity Account # 0537

High School Transition Program 12th Grade (4 Students)

Washington Avenue School and South Main Street School (Career Awareness Program)

Pleasantville, NJ 2/12/14 2/19/14 2/21/14 2/24/14 2/26/14 2/28/14

Admission N/C


Required

N/A

High School Band and Music (10 Students)

Stockton College Experimental Theatre “Growing Up In The Other Atlantic City”

Atlantic City, NJ 2/21/14 Admission N/C


Required

N/A

High School Key Club (20 Students)

North Main Street School (PHS students will read to elementary school students in honor of Read Across America)



Required

N/A

High School 9th – 12th Grade (15 Students)

Cedar Creek High School (STEM Robotics)

Egg Harbor City, NJ

4/12/14 Admission N/C


Required

N/A

Leeds Avenue Pitman Broadway Pitman, NJ 6/6/14 $300.00 15-190-100-500-0000-080


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Band and Choir 4th and 5th Grade (46 Students)

Theater “Snow White”

Admission


Required


(Admission)

Middle School 6th-8th Grade NJHS (12 Students)

Leeds Avenue School (NJHS students will read to early childhood students for Read Across America



Required

N/A

Middle School Drama, Band, Oratorical, and Art Club (100 Students)

Teen Arts Festival Hammonton, NJ 5/2/14 Admission N/C


Required

N/A

Middle School 8th Grade (200 Students)

Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson, NJ 6/6/14 $5,498.00 Admission


Required

Student Activity Account # 0559 (Admission)

Washington Ave K-2nd Grades (225 Students)

Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, PA 4/4/14 Admission N/C

$3,728.00 Transportation

(5 buses @ $745.60)

15-000-270-512-0000-060 Transportation

Washington Ave Drama and Choir (85 Students)

PHS Auditorium (Rehearsal for Spring Musical)



Required

N/A

Washington Ave Drama and Choir (50 Parents)

PHS Auditorium (2nd Grade Musical



Required

N/A

**Field Trips Previously Board Approved Transportation Cost Added**

South Main 3rd Grade (107 Students)

The Franklin Institute (Board Approved 12/10/13)

Philadelphia, PA 3/28/14 Registration will be paid by

fundraisers


(3 buses @ $850 each)

15-000-270-512-0000-095 Transportation


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South Main 4th Grade (80 Students)

Cold Spring Village (Board Approved 11/12/13)

Cape May, NJ 5/28/14 Admission N/C



15-000-270-512-0000-095 Transportation


State House and State Museum (Board Approved 11/12/13)

Trenton, NJ 3/21/14 Admission N/C



15-000-270-512-0000-095 Transportation


Battleship of New Jersey (Board Approved 11/12/13)

Camden, NJ 6/5/14 Admission N/C



15-000-270-512-0000-095 Transportation

5. TABLED - Resolution to approve the Middle School of Pleasantville to accept the implementation

agreement from the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). AVID is part of the Middle’s School SIP. The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. The program is being implemented to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID includes a Summer Institute component that will focus on leadership systems, instruction and culture. Teachers will receive an overview of how to develop a school culture that closes the expectation and opportunity gaps. The curriculum library is an essential part of the program that includes information that will teach students academic and social skills to help them develop habits and behaviors needed to succeed in a rigorous curriculum. It is required to have an AVID District Director (Carol Reynolds) who will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the AVID secondary program according to the AVID methodologies and for facilitating the development of site conditions that ensure effective implementation of the program. The total cost to implement the AVID program for 2014-2015 school year is not to exceed $22,357.00.

The cost for the AVID program includes: Membership/ license fee $3,485.00 account # 20-231-100-800-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I)

Curriculum library $4,520.00 account # 20-231-200-320-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I)

Summer Institute Registration $5,352.00 account #20-231-100-600-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I)

Director professional learning services $9,000.00 account #20-231-100-500-0000-545 (2013-2014 NCLB Title I)

6. Resolution to approve revisions to the Pleasantville Public Schools District Calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The revisions reflect the days the district was closed due to inclement weather on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 and Wednesday, January 29, 2014. The district will have early dismissal on Monday, June 23, 2014 and Tuesday, June 24, 2014 for students and in-service for staff members in the afternoon. The


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last day of school for students will be Tuesday, June 24, 2014 and for staff members Wednesday, June 25, 2014 (see revised calendar enclosed).

7. Approval of Home Instruction for the Following Students:

Student ID# Projected Number of Days

Projected Number of Hours

Cost Per Hour

Total Projected Cost

Type Grade Account#

3000112 106 106 $ 45.00 $ 4,770.00 Medical 7 11-219-100-101-0000-400

1695060 116 116 $ 45.00 $ 5,220.00 Medical 10 11-150-100-101-0000-400

12602682 106 106 $ 45.00 $ 4,770.00 Medical 3 11-150-100-101-0000-400

1595033 95 95 $ 45.00 $ 4,275.00 Admin/ Pending Medical

1 11-150-100-101-0000-400

Request to table #5 on page 26 by Dr. Richens. MOTION BY: Mrs. Doris Graves SECONDED BY: Mr. Michael Bright Yea: X Nay:____ ROLL CALL: rs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Absent Mrs. Doris Graves Yes Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yes

EIGHT YES; MOTION PASSED ONE ABSENT Approval of C&I items without #5 MOTION BY: Mrs. Doris Graves SECONDED BY: Mr. Lawrence Davenport Yea: X Nay:____ ROLL CALL: Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Absent Mrs. Doris Graves Yes Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yes



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ANTI-BULLYING matters presented to the Board (see attached) 13. Motion to Adjourn the Meeting at 8:53 p.m.

Motion by: Ms. Geraldine Hayer Seconded by: Mr. Michael Bright Yea: X Nay:___

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Darleen Bey-Blocker Yes Mr. Lawrence A. Davenport Yes Mr. Paul Moore, Jr. Yes Mr. Michael A. Bright Yes Mrs. Ethel Seymore Yes Mr. Jerome Page Absent Mrs. Doris Graves Yes Mrs. Harriet Jackson Yes Ms. Geraldine Hayer Yes


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