MINUTES OF THE PATERSON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

March 18, 2009 – 7:05 p.m. John F. Kennedy High School

Presiding: Comm. Errol Kerr, President

Present: Dr. Dennis Clancy, Interim State District Superintendent Ms. Frances Finkelstein, Business Administrator Mark Tabenkin, Esq., General Counsel Mr. Mark Kramer, State Monitor

Comm. Zenaida Almario Comm. Danilo Inoa Comm. Theodore Best Comm. Waheedah Muhammad *Comm. Wendy Guzman Comm. Willa Mae Taylor, Vice President

*Comm. Jonathan Hodges

The Salute to the Flag was led by Comm. Kerr.

Comm. Muhammad read the Open Public Meetings Act:

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of, and to attend the meetings of the Paterson Public School District, as well as other public bodies at which any business affecting the interest of the public is discussed or acted upon.

In accordance with the provisions of this law, the Paterson Public School District has caused notice of this meeting:

Regular Meeting March 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. John F. Kennedy High School 61-127 Preakness Avenue Paterson, New Jersey

to be published by having the date, time and place posted in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Paterson, at the entrance of the Paterson Public School offices, and by sending notice of the meeting to the Arab Voice, El Diario, the Italian Voice, the North Jersey Herald News, and the Record.

*Comm. Hodges enters the meeting at 7:07 p.m.

Comm. Kerr: Just as a reminder, I'm going to ask those of you who have cell phones or BlackBerrys on to turn them off because they do interfere with our recording apparatus. So if your phones are on we are asking you to please turn them off.

Page 1 03/18/09 PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Dr. Clancy: I have two proclamations, which are pretty much annual proclamations, and I'm very much glad to do that.

No. 1

WHEREAS, music education is basic to a complete education, provides a competitive edge for acquiring 21st Century skills by engaging students in individual and group activities, and develops problem-solving as well as critical and evaluative skills; and

WHEREAS, music remains one of the core subjects with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards; and

WHEREAS, the Month of March has been recognized nationwide since 1974 as National Music In Our Schools Month and is being celebrated nationally in 2009 with the theme Music – Just Imagine; and

WHEREAS, the study of music contributes to students’ development of heightened skills in listening, reading, self-expression, and creativity; and

WHEREAS, music education assists students in acquiring skills in production and performance, and provides avenues by which students may understand history and culture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dr. Dennis J. Clancy, as Interim State District Superintendent, hereby proclaim the Month of March 2009 as Music In Our Schools Month.

No. 2

WHEREAS, art education enables students to develop 21st Century skills such as communication, problem-solving, life application skills, critical thinking, as well as entrepreneurial skills; and

WHEREAS, art education provides learning paths and choices by which students make sense of and comprehend concepts that provide challenging core content areas; and

WHEREAS, art education is a core subject within the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards; and

WHEREAS, art education gives students a deeper understanding of multicultural values and beliefs; and

WHEREAS, our national leaders have acknowledged the necessity of including arts education in all students’ education; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dr. Dennis J. Clancy, as Interim State District Superintendent, hereby proclaim the Month of March as Youth Art Month.

Administrative Recommendation for the Consolidation of Schools and Programs

Dr. Clancy: I know the people in the public on the table have a copy of my report, but for the record I would like to read it into the record. We at last night’s meeting, the

Page 2 03/18/09 Board, approved the preliminary budget for the 2009-2010 school year. We have about two weeks and on March 30 the Board must approve and we must submit the budget to the state.

There is no doubt that the world economy represents a financial crisis. Thanks to the federal stimulus package, signed by President Obama, the State of New Jersey has been able to avoid catastrophic budget cuts to public education. However, due to increased contractual and operating costs, most municipalities and school districts are facing significant reductions in personnel, programs, and services.

Last week, the Paterson Public School District was notified that it will receive flat funding or no increase in funding for the 2009-2010 school year. Subsequently, the State has eliminated $1 million in funding for adult education and tuition for charter schools will increase by $1 million, representing a $2 million reduction in funding for district programs and services. Increases in contractual obligations (e.g., leases, out-of- district tuition, insurance premiums, etc.) and operating expenses (e.g., utilities, fuel, food services, transportation services, etc.) will further reduce available funds. The district is currently in prolonged salary negotiations with the Paterson Education Association, and the projected cost of salaries and benefits for current employees over the two year period will not decrease significantly, if at all.

At the same time, the Paterson Public School District has experienced a significant increase in the number of at-risk students requiring additional academic support and/or special education programs and services. The Paterson Public School District and several low performing schools must be restructured. Consequently, the Paterson Public School District has been forced to reduce administrative and operational expenses and reallocate financial and human resources to increase instructional support and improve student performance.

At its strategic planning session earlier this year, the Board of Education established five priorities for the 2009-2010 school year:

• Improve the quality of language arts and mathematics instruction in preschool and early primary grade levels; • Increase academic assistance for students who have not yet attained proficiency in language arts and mathematics; • Improve guidance programs and services district wide; • Expand alternative programs, schools of choice, and new instructional technology to increase learning opportunities, increase student performance, and reduce dropouts; and • Reduce administrative and operational expenses.

To achieve these priorities with fewer financial resources, the administration has implemented the following:

• Consolidate administrative offices from six buildings to a single building to eliminate leases and reduce operational expenses; • Investigate the sale of obsolete and/or surplus administrative buildings; • Consolidate/relocate elementary programs and schools to eliminate leases, expand enrollment opportunities in elementary magnet schools and career academies, reduce student mobility, and reduce operational expenses; • Reduce district administrative and supervisory staff as a result of consolidation and reorganization; • Reduce building administrative staff as a result of consolidation;

Page 3 03/18/09 • Reduce support (custodian, instructional aide, secretary, and security) personnel as a result of consolidation and reorganization; • Reallocate teaching positions, not currently providing direct instruction to students, to increase academic support for students; • Reduce teaching positions at the elementary (consolidation) and high school levels (loss of student enrollment); • Redesign federal and state grants to offset the cost of academic support and inclusion teachers; and • Severe reduction, and possible elimination of the adult school program.

While the elimination of some programs and the reduction of personnel are always difficult, the Paterson Public School District is no different than any of the big three automobile companies; that is, we must adapt and restructure if we are going to be successful. These reallocations and reductions are necessary to offset contractual and inflationary increases within a zero increase budget and provide the instructional resources necessary to support basic educational programs and services. Natural attrition through resignation, leave of absence, and retirement should minimize the impact of personnel reductions.

Despite the economic crisis, the preliminary budget for the 2009-2010 school year provides for:

• An increase in the per pupil allocation for instructional materials and supplies at all levels; • An increase in academic support and/or inclusion teachers at all levels; • Expansion of B.U.I.L.D. Academy from grades 6-8 to K-8 to reduce enrollment in School 27 and School 5; • Establishment of an elementary magnet program at the Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School to expand enrollment opportunities; • Expansion of the Academy of Performing Arts from 6-8 to K-8 and relocating it to School 6 as an elementary magnet school to expand enrollment opportunities; • Relocation of the Alternative Middle School from a leased facility to a district owned building on Smith Street to expand enrollment opportunities; • Consolidation of attendance areas for School 12 and School 17 so that all students will attend Dale Avenue in grades K-2 and move to School 12 for grades 3-8; • Relocate the Urban Leadership Academy from two leased facilities to School 17; • Purchase of new instructional technology to implement an accelerated learning program at the middle school level at B.U.I.L.D. Academy and Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School; • Purchase of new instructional technology to implement an accelerated learning program in mathematics for all ninth grade students at Eastside and John F. Kennedy High Schools; • Curriculum upgrades in science at H.A.R.P. and P.A.N.T.H.E.R. Academies and humanities at International High School; • Implementation of a fair and consistent centralized registration process to increase enrollment opportunities in elementary magnet schools and secondary career academies; and • Maintenance of athletic programs and extra-curricular activities at the high school level.

While the preliminary budget for the 2009-2010 school year represents over $16 million in reductions and $28 million in the reallocation of current resources, I believe this restructuring plan provides sufficient funds to improve and maintain educational

Page 4 03/18/09 programs and services. Implementation of this restructuring plan is a critical first step in meeting the challenge of flat funding for the next two years. And I want to highlight that. This district is scheduled to receive zero increase in funds next year and the year after. So a lot of the moves that we’re making right now if we weren’t to make these would be compounded in year two. Year two, to be honest with you, would be worse than year one. Unfortunately, additional reallocation or reductions may be necessary, pending further decreases in revenue, completion of contract negotiations, and any unforeseen emergencies.

I would like to thank the Board of Education for its leadership and cooperation in what has been an extremely difficult task. This restructuring and budget plan could not have been developed by the established deadline without the collaboration of the district administrative team, input from the students, staff, and community, and the diligence and hard work of Mrs. Frances Finkelstein, the Business Administrator, and her staff.

They worked long hours to get this budget to the public in a very short period of time. I would also like to say last night the Board approved the preliminary budget and we had some parents who came and asked some questions relative to the reorganization or consolidation of schools. When we initially put the six plans before the Board, which included Pre-Collegiate, several of the academies at the high schools, International High School, and Rosa Parks High School, we looked at all of those because we felt it was fair to look at all the available leases and different ways we could save money and try to save people in positions. It really was a very difficult process but I want to thank especially the students who came forward and the people who sent me suggestions and recommendations. In many cases, we were able to implement most of the suggestions that people made and in fact we were able to offset the cost of some of our moves. And we were able to leave at this time, although there are a couple of academy programs at the high school and leased facilities we still have to look at, the high school programs in the buildings that they are located in at least for next year. We are hoping that we will be able to enter into leases that are favorable so we can continue those in the locations they are for the subsequent year. The other question that a parent did ask was if you are in a school, for example School 17, one of the goals of this move was to phase it in over time. The staff is looking at a way so those parents whose children are currently in Dale would stay in Dale until grade two. Those parents who are currently in younger grades at School 12 can stay there until their grades move out and we would open the options for the Academy of Performing Arts, the Dr. Frank Napier School of Technology, and BUILD Academy. Those options would be offered first to School 17 for parents who want to exercise options to attend another school rather than being relocated to a specific school. So we followed up on that and I think we will be able to provide that without much difficulty. Also, the same thing is true of BUILD. The parents of Schools 5 and 27 were going to take the first offers to those two schools because we need to decrease the enrollment and then it will be opened up to everyone else. So we are trying to minimize the effect on people. But in truth, over the next month it's going to be extremely difficult. When you have reductions of this size, and I want to be clear on this, we’re talking hundreds of people. So when I'm talking $16 million reductions and $28 million in reallocations, reductions follow seniority and contractual obligations. So at this point I'm not sure which positions and which individuals. So it's going to take us a month to go through that process, but by the time we reach the normal time at the end of April when people are reappointed we should have a pretty good idea on the impact of this. Clearly, consolidation means savings just based on efficiency. In other cases it’s simply a matter of saying if they are not mandated services we can't make a commitment to hiring people in the positions that we don't know we have. So we will follow all those seniority rules, the tenure and non-tenure and appointment lists. Those of us who have been through this before know. I'm assuring those non-tenured

Page 5 03/18/09 teachers who are in positions or in certified areas that are difficult to find, such as math, science, world language, and special education, we are going to in every case try to retain those individuals so we don't have to go through the process of then rehiring them back. It’s going to be a difficult time for the next couple of months. I'm just letting everyone know I don't like surprises and if there are any other suggestions or information that people have that can help us out, I’m open to those suggestions. Thank you very much, Mr. President.

REPORT OF BOARD PRESIDENT

Comm. Kerr: Thank you, Dr. Clancy, for your comprehensive report. Let me just welcome everyone who is here this evening, especially the teachers, parents, and students. As Dr. Clancy pointed out, we are in a crisis of extraordinary proportions and we have to work with each other. We have to find common ground in order to survive this. So I would appeal to everyone. I know any decision that is made will affect the lifestyle of some family, but certain things are inevitable. There is a crisis. We are flat- funded and you have increases in a lot of the areas of operation in this district and therefore you have to meet those increases in expenditures. Therefore, if you are flat- funded it means that you actually have less money to spend. So there are areas where we used to spend money in that we are no longer able to spend money. I would not like to be in Dr. Clancy’s shoes because whatever decisions he and his team makes certainly is going to affect the life of many of us. However, we are appealing to everyone in this district to be patient and understanding because the problem that we face right now is not the making of the administration. Sometimes there are things that are just thrown in your lap and you have to deal with them. This is one of the situations that we have to deal with, a budget that is short somewhere in the region of $40 million. So I know it’s going to be a tough road. I know it’s going to affect us, but we still have to be understanding and patient and work with the administration as best as possible. Thank you.

*Comm. Guzman enters the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

It was moved by Comm. Hodges, seconded by Comm. Taylor that the public comment portion of the meeting be opened.

Comm. Kerr: We are going to ask those who will be addressing the Board if you would just for smoothness of operation move to the left side.

On roll call all members voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.

Comm. Kerr: Now each individual will have three minutes to address the Board. I'm going to ask you to be respectful of the time you're allotted. There are a lot of people here and I suppose everybody wants a fair shot at addressing the Board. So I'm going to ask you as soon as the alarm goes off to wrap up your statement.

Mr. Charles Ferrer: Excuse me, Mr. President. If it's with your pleasure, can we just reverse that order and can I let the president of the union go before me?

Comm. Kerr: Sure.

Mr. Peter Tirri: Thank you, Charles. Good evening ladies and gentlemen, my name is Peter Tirri and I'm the President of the Paterson Education Association. We here

Page 6 03/18/09 tonight and hundreds of other dedicated members are the PEA. When you attack one of us, you attack all of us. When you try to label, you label all of us and we resent it. For three years we've heard nothing but criticism. The former Board President recently said that he resigned from the Board presidency because of his dismay over the 2007- 08 test scores. We wonder. Since the 2005-06 school year we consistently heard about the incredible job Michael Glascoe was doing in this school district. We heard that test scores were rising and that everything was just wonderful. Mr. Glascoe never taught a class in this district. The members of the PEA did. Our efforts with our students raised those test scores. Never once did Mr. Glascoe or the Board President ever give the staff of this district credit for those improvements. It was always “I, I, I, me, me, me.” Now we've heard that last year’s scores dropped. These scores are still from Superintendent Glascoe’s term of office. He was still in charge. Now it’s our fault. We are to blame. Baloney! Last year was the final year of a three-year disaster, in our opinion. There were classes with no heat in the winter. Classrooms were soaring over 100 degrees in June. No student consequences for inappropriate behavior. Student assaults on staff met with inaction by the administration. No support whatsoever for staff members in the buildings. Failing students pushed ahead over the recommendation of the classroom teachers. The debacle at Kennedy High School, ignored by the Glascoe administration, was only brought to a head when we, the teachers of PEA, sent complaints to the state appealing for intervention. PEA had to file almost a dozen grievances begging to get paper, supplies, materials, and textbooks for our classrooms. Wasn’t that the administration’s responsibility? What was the administration’s response? They responded by trying to take the contract language out of the contract that allowed us to file grievances about those issues. It is no wonder that many of us wonder about the administration’s actions as a flat out assault on PEA in the hope that we would crack, that our union would break. Instead of trying to work with PEA, as had been the efforts in the past, the association was kept on the outside of the tent, expected to be subservient rather than being a partner in the improvement of education in this city. PEA should be seen and not heard. Glascoe can do it all and you, ladies and gentlemen of the Board, bought into it 100%. As recently as last night one of the Commissioners blasted us again continuing seven years of vendetta against the staff in this district. He said the performance of the staff is abysmal. He mocked Comm. Inoa when that Commissioner said we have excellent support staff and teachers in the district. He criticized our parents for not saying anything about the falling test scores. I would suggest that most of them like us were stunned by the scores. After all, we've been told for three years that everything was wonderful in Glascoeland. Three years of criticism, insults, a thousand staff transfers, worse than poor working conditions, and a total lack of respect and support have led to the total demoralization of this staff. Data sheets, benchmarks, word walls, artifacts of learning, and a never- ending list of more and more paperwork heaped upon staff have taken away from the time we actually spend teaching and actually spend preparing to teach. On top of it all, there is a contract proposal prepared by the Glascoe administration that is clearly the worst we've ever seen. 15 months of negotiations for a new contract have found us only slightly closer to a settlement and yet miles apart. A proposal that would basically require staff members to earn less money than last year would never be acceptable to the members of the PEA. It becomes obvious that all of the tactics used are obviously aimed at causing a strike in this district and yet another attempt to break PEA. We are here tonight to tell you loud and clear that won't happen. I realize that representing our members confuses some of you. We are prohibited from negotiating class size. Hell, I would have raised this strike years ago if we could negotiate class size in this district. Despite what was repeated over and over again, the law prohibits child-centered language in a contract. By the way, when Glascoe’s negotiators received our child- centered proposals they immediately told us that they were illegal subjects of negotiations and threatened to go to PERC to have them removed from the table. Your

Page 7 03/18/09 negotiators and attorneys should have told you the very first time that Dr. Glascoe said anything about not having children in the contract that it was a violation of the law to do so. Every single staff member in the district stays here, not quitting, trying to make things better for our students, trying to help them learn so they can be successful not only at the all-important state test, but in life as well.

Comm. Kerr: Mr. Tirri, can you get to the...

Mr. Tirri: PEA recognizes that these efforts will not succeed without all of us - parents, staff, administration, the city, and the Board - working together. We've always been willing to do this. We get no subliminal pleasure out of failing test scores. We all need to get on the process of picking ourselves up from the disaster of the test scores and make things better. We need to work together and not against each other. The first step in this process of healing is to get a contract settlement that both sides can approve. I have always said that our kids can learn. They come to school every day because they want to learn. They think school is the best place and the safest place for them to be. We need together to get back to that ideal. In order to do so we need to get this contract resolved. Settle now. Thank you.

Mr. Ferrer: Charles Ferrer. On some different issues what was just said is very important and needs to be addressed. Dr. Clancy, I have to come back to you on a few issues. At the last meeting you stated it was your prerogative to hire before the posting deadline. It’s your prerogative to interview before the deadline is up, but you cannot hire before the posting deadline is up. That's in the contract book. I don't know if you are aware of that. I want to make that clear and the person that we were talking about was hired before the deadline was up. I’d like to go to the minutes from January 14th and in here I hope this wasn’t me that you were talking about, but I think it was. You said, “No, in fact, it got worse because they have Ferrera.” But it's Ferrer. “If they are going to offer retractions, why go out and interview more people who have a grudge?” If you were referring to me as Ferrera, it's in the minutes on page 52. I don't have a grudge. All I’ve asked for any time I've ever come to this microphone is that things be done right. I looked at the contract for Absolute Security. I found the resolution. So the resolution was written wrong. But there are two things here that said that the $4,509,951.84 was for the period that would cover January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. The bid disclosure sheet is right here. That is 18 months. So I don't understand why we are trying to cover it up saying it was for 12 months. It's here on two different sheets, 18 months. This company was going to do the job for this amount of money. They didn't. The Board didn’t see this because Dr. Glascoe vetoed what they wanted to do. And who is suffering for the mistake? This district because this company got almost $5 million in overtime that could have gone for supplies, to hire teachers, and to hire the people that they needed, but it didn't. I didn't write the resolution. I didn't write the bid. I didn't write this contract. But the information doesn't lie.

Comm. Kerr: Wrap it up, Mr. Ferrer.

Mr. Ferrer: We need to know who made the mistake that cost this district. When are those people going to own up to it and suffer the consequences like maybe some of the people in Washington have said AIG people need to suffer? Either step down or maybe commit suicide. It doesn't matter to me. The other thing that I'd like you to do, Dr. Clancy...

Comm. Kerr: Mr. Ferrer, you cannot start another...

Page 8 03/18/09 Mr. Ferrer: I'm wrapping up, sir. I understand that. The last thing I want to ask this Board and this administration is you said we are short $43 million. Put it on the website so we can see where we are short. The many people in this town are visual. They need to see it. We don't need to hear it. We need to see it. Because just like people were told that this contract was right, I'm saying it's wrong.

Comm. Kerr: Hold it a second. Please. If you are going to behave like that we are going to ask you to leave. This is a meeting. Please be quiet so I can hear the speaker.

Dr. Joseph Atallo: Good evening members of the Board of Education, my name is Dr. Joseph Atallo, 100 Katz Avenue. Tomorrow I will officially be back on this Board of Education. I missed a few things since I left. I missed those tacky lapel pins that say Children First. I don't see them anymore. I don’t know if they were sold on E-Bay. I don't see them around. But you have to remember the people in this room always put children first in Paterson. They didn't need to wear lapel pins to show that. Mr. Ferrer is right about that contract. I read the contract and the resolution and the independent audit report. It’s online and you have copies. Please read that. The numbers don't lie. That money could have been used in a number of ways to promote education in this district. You can't say there is a shortage of money and you say we have a contract for $4.5 million and you really spend $9.3 million. It's in the audit report and it's documented in the findings. That's not Dr. Atallo saying it. That's your independent auditor saying it. If they made a mistake or if they disagree get a letter on their letterhead and have them make a correction. If they do then they should be taken out of here too. 18 years ago the district was taken over. 18 years ago. Where are we now? Still aging in crumbly buildings. Where are the new buildings we were promised? Where are the textbooks? Where are the supplies? They tie the hands of the people in Paterson. And this year they say flat funding? If they are not going to give this district the resources we need to move forward educationally then the state should get out of here. When the state came in that was seven Commissioners ago and six Governors and that’s not acceptable. I live in this city and I know the people in this city because I'm a resident. The parents and the children have dreams. These are children here who attend our schools. This is Traquan and this is Tranasia. They have dreams too. This young man wants to be a firefighter. This young lady wants to be a teacher. This is a future teacher. Take a good look. We can only educate these children to reach their potential if we provide the educational resources. Remember the poem by Langston Hughes A Dream Deferred. “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore and then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over like syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or just explode.” These children have dreams and we need to work together. Don't fight with me. Don’t fight with my friends. Don't fight with us. Let’s fight together. Let’s go to Trenton. We are the third largest city in the state. 18 years of failure. It's not the Board or the teachers. Point the finger. They are not putting the resources. Flat funding is unacceptable.

Comm. Kerr: Thank you very much, Dr. Atallo.

Dr. Atallo: Support these children. Let’s work together. Tomorrow I'll be back. We are going to talk about the budget, the contract, and a new superintendent because tomorrow I'm going to be sitting up there. I want the Paterson Board to know that I'm back. I'm coming back tomorrow and if you don't work with us there will be fresh new faces elected to this Board - fresh new faces. Thank you very much.

Page 9 03/18/09 Mr. Blaine Dickinson: Good evening everyone, my name is Blaine Dickinson and I'm a candidate for the one-year term for the Paterson Board of Education. I'm a father, homeowner, and taxpayer in the town of Paterson. As a taxpayer, I’d like to see the maximum use of our dollars. I'm a father of three. I have two children that are still in the Paterson School System and I'm ready to join this fight for financial responsibility and accountability and to get the teachers the tools and supplies they need for our children to achieve. I do believe in our motto, “Working Together to Achieve Success” for every child and all the schools in the City of Paterson.

Mr. Rosie Grant: Good evening, Rosie Grant, Program Director of the Paterson Education Fund. We got the copy of the budget that was presented yesterday at the first budget hearing. We’d like to encourage more people to come out to budget hearings. There were very few members of the community here and we shared the concern about the flat funding and the programs that will have to be cut in next year’s budget. PEF will again produce an Understanding Your School Budget Guide for the community so that we can look at the budgets of the individual schools and compare it to last year and the year before to see what monies have been cut and what programs are going to be missing for the children in next year’s budget. We’d like to invite you to come to our workshop once those are announced. We expect to have the worksheet prepared by the end of next week and will announce some workshops. We’d also like you to ask us to come to your community organization or school or faith-based community to present the Understanding Your Local School Budget so that when we do go to Trenton to have this fight we go as informed citizens. We also are working on our Voter’s Guide so that folks in the community can get to know the School Board candidates. We have draft copies for the candidates here tonight and expect that on Friday they will be posted on the Paterson Education Fund’s website. Please exercise your right to vote and please be educated and informed when you do exercise that right. Thank you so much.

Ms. Mayra Piereschi: Hello everybody, my name is Mayra Piereschi. Thank you again for addressing School 17. Hopefully it will be addressed better for the parents in some kind of form letter or anything so that all the parents will be notified about your choice and unfortunately my disappointment. My other concern about School 17 is, what is going to happen with their supplies? Is that going to be transferred over to School 12? Or is it going to be left for Urban Leadership? Things like copying machines, desks, computers, and that information. School 17 has a decent amount of supplies and if some of the students are going to be going to School 12, it should also go with them. Also, my concern is for the School 17 teachers. In my point of view, they have been outstanding and they should hopefully go with the kids to School 12. That would be my recommendation because that way the school at least recognizes some people and some teachers in that school and there won't be so much the feeling of being uprooted from their location and their old home. I would also recommend as you have stated 20 students per teacher. Also, what is going to happen with the Dale Avenue students that are currently being bused from School 17? Are they also going to be bused? Or does the parent have to take them to Dale Avenue? I need to know because I have a Dale Avenue student too. Honestly speaking, the teachers at School 17 have been outrageous. They have been outstanding and they have helped my son a lot. The teachers from Dale Avenue have been outstanding also. I cannot ask for better teachers for my kids. My kids have learned so much that it’s outstanding and it's to my amazement. They are performing beyond my expectations and I would like my kids to also maintain that ratio of student to teacher preferably at 20 to 1 or preferably less. I understand that is not always possible but that would be a good recommendation. That way at least I have some sane mind. I'm not happy with your decision, as you already know and as you’ve seen before from all my previous comments. I'm not happy with it.

Page 10 03/18/09 I'm disappointed that it couldn’t have been brought up and facilitated in a different way. I am happy about Rosa Parks. Hopefully it will be maintained that way. Thank you for your time.

Mr. Ainsworth Hall: Hi, my name is Ainsworth Hall. I am a parent here in Paterson and my children attend School 14. Good evening distinguished Board members and Superintendent. I see that we have a packed house of teachers here tonight. I'm not here to put a knock on any teacher. I know for the most part most of you work hard and you are dedicated to your students. I heard Mr. Tirri come up here and basically went after Dr. Hodges about the comments he made at the last meeting. We know you have challenges in school. We realize that. We know you have heat and discipline problems in school and we know the problems we are in are so deep that pointing fingers and assigning blame isn't going to resolve what we are facing. Until parties begin to accept that perhaps they are also part of the problem, it's always somebody else’s fault. But until folks begin to take responsibility for their actions we are not going to get anywhere in this City of Paterson. It includes parents, teachers, and Board members as well. We are putting a product out there that if it was something manufactured nobody would buy it. And if they did, they would return it. Those test scores were appalling and we all should be embarrassed about them. It’s not the kids who are failing in my opinion. I think it's the adults, everybody included. It is teachers, Board members, parents, and everyone who are failing our children. I'm not running for any office. I'm not running for Board member or anything. I'm here as a concerned parent and it’s with disgust that I read and listen to some of these things. It's sad. I think the future of Paterson doesn’t look bright if this is the path we continue going down. I think everyone should accept responsibility and realize that yes maybe I'm a part of the problem and maybe business as usual isn’t the way to go. Where is the outrage over this? I'd like to see some of the same passion brought here tonight concerning the contracts and everything else. Again, I'm not blaming the teachers. For the most part they do work hard, but there are some teachers and administrators who do not deserve to be in the position they are in right now. Our children are more than mortgage payments. They are more than car payments. They are more than vacation payments. This is our future, the future of Paterson, and the future of our country. Let us get serious and begin the job that we were hired to do as parents, teachers, and administrators. Thank you.

Ms. Margaret Padilla: My name is Margaret Padilla, mom of a child at School 17. I come to 90% of all the meetings. I've been at three meetings today. Most of my questions have already been asked. I have followed the rules. I got an application for another school. I want more than one application for the different schools. What I want is just to be able to keep coming to the Board meetings and try to work things out and I just want to make sure that my son has somewhere safe to be. The school might close and the teachers might have to go, but Margaret Padilla is not going anywhere. You are going to be seeing me for a while because I'm going to be here for my son and for all the other children in Paterson. Thank you.

Mr. Pedro Rodriguez: Good evening, Pedro Rodriguez, 104 North 6th Street. I'm a parent of three children and right now two of them attend Paterson Public Schools. Dr. Atallo said something that is right. He said the numbers don't lie. During the last meeting, I spoke about numbers and some of the Commissioners had a little bit of difference. They look at the numbers a little bit different from what I explained. But I want to use their method. I'm referring to Comm. Best when he said you have to look at the generation and you have to look at a group of children that are in the 3rd grade then the next year you go to the 4th grade. I want to use those numbers to make sure we are on the same page. So if you look in 2006, which is a coincidence that it started with the Commissioners that are seeking reelection, let’s see how Paterson has been doing for

Page 11 03/18/09 the last three years. That group that was in the 3rd grade in language arts and literacy in 2006 was at 61% proficiency level. The same group in 2007 that would be in 4th grade was at 57% proficiency level. The same group in 2008 in the same topic in the 5th grade was at 26% proficiency level. So it's a disaster in language arts and literacy, but the same thing happens in math. For the same group that was in the 3rd grade in 2006 they were at 70% proficiency level. In 2007 they were in 4th grade and they were at 60% proficiency level. The same group was last year in 5th grade and they were at 49% proficiency level. So if we keep rolling and doing the same thing every year we are dropping 10% in proficiency. I don't know if we realize what is going on in Paterson but we are basically losing a whole generation of our children out there who are not getting prepared. I just want to touch on another topic real quick. Comm. Taylor said that sometimes you have to look at the population that goes to the school and that reminds me of some politicians who want to freely divide us ethnically. They want to say that because we have a lot of immigrants or Hispanics coming to some schools, and that's not what she said but I'm trying to read between the lines, then that's why our system is failing. But the numbers don't lie. If we look at the population and just pick one, such as the 6th grade in language arts, if we look at African Americans, which African Americans and Hispanics account for more than 92% of our district, African Americans were at 19% proficiency level. I'm finishing.

Comm. Kerr: Can you wrap it up, please?

Mr. Rodriguez: I'm wrapping it up. 19% proficiency level and Hispanics were at 21% proficiency level. Basically to all the Patersonians that are out there, all of our children are failing. We cannot start looking at one or the others. My mother was a teacher for 38 years and for me to see a Commissioner targeting the teachers and blaming just the teachers for the problem, I think that is very unfair. Thank you very much.

Ms. Martha Amarante: Good evening, I'm Martha Amarante. I'm a parent of two beautiful boys in School 18. I am a student. I work fulltime with families in Paterson and all of Passaic County through Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies. I also work with the Paterson Education Organizing Committee and I am outraged as well as far as all the things that are going on within the Paterson School District. After the last Board meeting that I attended I heard many of the people speak and Dr. Hodges resigning and talking about those test scores, I couldn’t sleep all night. I just could not stop thinking how it is that I can continue and do more for our students. I volunteer and I do as many things as I can. However, it's incredibly overwhelming and to see the lack of participation from our parents it is just something that puzzles me. Education starts within our homes. I understand that. I read to my children. Unfortunately, they couldn’t be here because they have a bedtime. They will be lucky to see past 8:30 Sunday through Thursday night. So I'm doing what I can. I’ve reached out to my school administrators and they have been working better with me as far as communicating and I appreciate Dr. Haggett and her staff. I reached out to the Parent Resource Center after ignored emails and after checking out the website trying to make sure I'm kept on the parent volunteer list. A blank screen comes up. So I recommend whoever is working with that website to just check it out because I would love to be involved. I am here and I want to participate. As a part of the Paterson Education Organizing Committee, we created this parent survey to find out which issue upsets you most within the Paterson School District. Is it accountability, facilities, or overcrowded classrooms? Well, it's all that and more. So where are you parents. Please, I urge you to get educated and to come out. We have meetings once a month with the Paterson Education Organizing Committee for parents to come together and show support for our students. The next meeting is tomorrow Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church. I urge all parents to come out, get educated, and fight for our students.

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Ms. Michelle Tobias: Michelle Tobias. I just want to ask one question. I'm not going to hold you. I need to know, these meetings that are being held in Kennedy, is there going to be a switch some time to Eastside? It's inconvenient for some of us to get here every time at the same meeting at Kennedy. That's why I'm asking.

Dr. Clancy: We used to alternate and if I recall one of the problems was that the equipment and all the video really came from Kennedy. So it was easier to have this meeting but we did have the workshop sessions at Eastside. So truthfully we can surely talk about that. We can talk about moving at least the sessions around to the different schools. This is just the way it was scheduled for this year, but it's a good suggestion.

Ms. Tobias: I appreciate that. Thank you.

It was moved by Comm. Taylor, seconded by Comm. Inoa that the public comment portion of the meeting be closed.

Comm. Muhammad: They don't want to hear what the Board has to say. They don't want to hear us.

Comm. Hodges: We can respond to you and we’d like to.

Comm. Muhammad: They don't want to hear it.

Comm. Hodges: Mr. President, I'd like them to stay and let us respond.

Comm. Kerr: I can't force them to stay.

Comm. Muhammad: They don't want to.

On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Almario: Yes. Comm. Best: No. Comm. Guzman: Yes. Comm. Hodges: Yes. Comm. Inoa: Yes. Comm. Muhammad: Yes. Comm. Taylor: Yes. Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

BOARD COMMENTS

Comm. Muhammad: Let me say this. As a parent of six children who went through this Paterson School District, I do know that a good thorough and efficient education can happen. But I'm going to tell you, like Dr. Hodges I too am outraged at what is happening now. And I'm not nor have I ever blamed just teachers. As a parent, I know that is where the first line of communication starts for my children, with me. I take responsibility for me. And if my child comes to school and puts his foot on the desk you blame me. But if my child cannot recognize the word desk, I'm going to blame you. That’s just the way it is people. We are all in this together. Now let me say to your President, and Pete and I have had our differences, when you said you made a call to

Page 13 03/18/09 the Governor when things weren’t going right when Glascoe was here and because you have that relationship with the Governor, the Governor was the one who gave you flat funding. So make that call again to the Governor. Let me also say this. When we have to try to do the best we can with what we have, rather than pointing fingers, spending 20 or 30 minutes on just blaming anybody gets us nowhere. I was really happy to see all of the teachers here tonight because I just knew when I came through that door that you were here to give us some kind of help on what we can do. If you are in those classrooms every day and you see what we don't then give us your feedback on what we can do to help the situation. But that is not what you came here for tonight. I didn't interrupt you - you will not interrupt me. I am here to say to you for the little time that I have left on this Board I am willing and ready to do whatever is necessary for our children because that is who they are to me. They are our children and we are all in this together. People don't just say Waheedah in Paterson or Mildred in Paterson. They say Paterson. So that is everybody. They are not just talking about one school in Paterson. They paint us all with the same brush. They say Paterson schools are failing. And when they talk about in the suburbs the $500 million that we get in this district they are not saying we deserve it. They are saying their money is being wasted. So until you come to the table and just like the mess with AIG if you are going to blame somebody then blame us all. But at least come to the table with suggestions. Don't just come here pointing your finger at me. Because I don't have the answers and evidently you don't either. So we all have to be ready and willing to do what we need to do for our children collectively. So if you have any suggestions as to how we can get through this mess other than just pointing a finger and God knows I pray that Dr. Glascoe is having a good life because we keep bringing him up as if he is still the problem in this district. We are here. Our children are here. Glascoe has his certification. We are trying to get our children there. So can we move on from tonight and do what it is that we can do collectively? He didn't take your money. Ask one of your people that is running for your Board where $50,000 went that we had to pay for legal fees for some foolishness. Ask about that. So let’s go with that. But no, you don't want to hear that. Thank you, Mr. President. That's the end of my comments.

Comm. Kerr: Let me just ask. Dr. Atallo, please sir. I'm just going to ask you to calm it down and let us have a proper meeting. Everybody else, please do that. Thank you.

Comm. Inoa: I believe we are behaving like kids here tonight. I do respect the president coming here tonight on behalf of the teachers. Because of the flat funding we are facing a very tough time right now. With all the issues that we are going through, especially with all those scores which are going lower every year, if we don't make any adjustments as soon as possible it could be worse for the next two years. I believe we need to work together and communicate much better. That's what Waheedah was saying instead of pointing fingers. As Comm. Almario was saying before we need parent involvement as well. I agree with her that education starts at home as well. I know that we have good teachers that go the extra mile for the students. I know that is a fact because I have been in the different schools for the last 20 years and my kids go to public school as well. I have three kids still in school and I know that we appreciate the job that some of you do. That is a fact. I'm kind of concerned that we have already almost two years pointing the fingers to the Board, the teachers, the president, and why the contract is not ready. We need to sit down and discuss the issues. We have to come to the meeting of the minds to one point where we can agree to have the contract ready for you guys. But on the other hand, we need to do the cutting that we are facing right now because we don't have any money. You have to understand that. I know the cutting of those jobs that we are planning to do is going to be a tough decision but at the end of the day somebody is going to have to agree with us. The district has been taken over by the state for 18 years. As everybody knows, any decision that we make here

Page 14 03/18/09 can be reversed. It doesn’t go through the one that is actually supposed to go. We are not here to point fingers. We are not here to be debating whose fault it is. We have to come to an agreement to sit down at the table of negotiation and find out what is the best for our children.

Comm. Taylor: I guess this is a highly emotional type of meeting because of the numbers. We usually have ten to fifteen people at our meetings. So I was glad to see the teachers. I remember we filled this auditorium and the sections in this place many years ago. Peter knows that. But we've come a long way in the last 35 years with the PEA. There are things that we can work together on and I think we need to get together to work together. I think we need to communicate with each other. I know that when I taught and I was a PEA member we were in constant communication with the superintendent and with the people that did education in our city, county, and state. When I became a principal the PEA and our group worked together with administrators to see how we could do it better and communicate with our staff as well as the superintendent and with the PEA. We always tried to work together. I don't know if it's because we feel that we've been abandoned these 18 years through the state takeover. Something is wrong with this picture and I don't know if we are being used and abused by another kind of situation outside of Paterson. You must think about that. I'm not sure whether it's social or political. I don't know what is going on here and there is an uneasiness throughout this country, by the way, that we have in public education. I think we can kill public education if we don't get on the same page. I think that two years ago in the lame duck session the PEF, the Paterson Board of Education, different organizations in our town such as the NAACP, the National Council of Negro Women, and the League of Women Voters in Wayne all pleaded with the Governor not to do the flat funding for urban areas like ours that had Abbott and the Titles and all the things that children need. We were telling them that most of the teachers that teach in our urban areas, even in Newark and Jersey City, live outside of Paterson and we give them an opportunity to be employed. And we had already begun to have flat funding when that went in. We had already one year of flat funding. Then when that lame duck session went in we pleaded with Nellie Pou and Senator Girgenti and everyone in town to make sure that we did not go into that kind of legislation where urban areas would get this new funding formula. Some of it appears to be right because when you think of it logically the money follows the child. Do you understand that? That's what Governor Corzine kept saying to us. The money follows the child. Last night I talked with our Board and we looked at the budget that we accepted and we did not pass it. We accepted it last night. If you look at it our enrollment has gone down. The projection is that next year we didn't even go beyond 2009-10 and it is going to go down then. What do you do when you don't have the children to teach? That's a thought. But the situations that children have and the challenges that children have require that we have that idea of 20 children in a classroom the way our children are not ready to accept the way we want to teach them or the information we’d like to impart to them. There are so many things that go on and challenges in the classroom. I think someone got up here just a few minutes ago and it appeared that he was saying that I was talking racial/ethnic boundaries or something. But I remember the night I spoke about who is in the classroom I spoke about children that are in special education and that there are some schools that have more children in special education in their buildings than other schools. That is what I was talking about, that population, not your racial/ethnic heritage. I was talking about the child we have to teach because teachers have to know the child they receive has challenges and is special education and you have to have a good system of working with a child with special needs. The teacher in the classroom, the coaches, the child study team, the social worker, the psychologist and a whole team of people will be working with a child that is challenged. If you don't have that full complement of your team and the full complement of those persons that will work with

Page 15 03/18/09 children with challenges you will not do a good job. That's all I was talking about. I was not talking about racial/ethnic makeup. I know how many people are here in Paterson. I know the American Whites, the American Blacks, and the people who have come here from other countries. I know that makeup. This country is open to people from all nations and Paterson is a beautiful example of accepting people from all countries of the world. No one group is better than any other group when we are teaching children that are in front of us. We see them as a blank board ready to get the good information to become great citizens. There are many problems that beset us in this district and the only thing that gets us riled up, and I remember a few years ago Pete when people said let’s hit them in their pocketbook, it’s always a money issue that makes us very emotional and that is what is going on in our country today. I have insurance with AIG so I don't know whether I will be able to cash in my policy because they may not have the money for me because I don't make $1 million a year. I'm a retired person. But I'm going to tell you that we cannot solve this yelling and screaming, blaming, and going against each other. We have to keep the child in focus because if you are working in this district I'd watch the administration say to us as a Board of Education we are going to try and make sure we don't lose our staff because we need our staff. They are very important to us. I don't know how we are going to arrange it. I don't know how we are going to keep those people that do the best job for our children. I don't evaluate you. Maybe some of you have not been evaluated yet. I don't know exactly how we are going to solve this and at stake are more than 25,000 children. It is the children. Not me, not you. It's the families. It's the parents of our children who are so worried that their child is not going to be in a school where somebody loves them and will teach them and help them to become a better person. I don't know how we are going to settle this but I hope it’s not through a lot of name calling and pieces in the paper and pieces of paper begin passed around the district to inflame us. I hope you keep a clear head, a right spirit, and a right mind on behalf of the children because the government has made it almost impossible for us to keep everyone and all our programs. Thank you, Mr. President.

Comm. Hodges: Good evening. I was looking at the news recently and I've discovered that I'm evidently an extremely powerful person from what I've read. I single-handedly can stop contracts, although I'm just an advisory Board member. But I know you’ve been told I stopped your contract. I apparently hate teachers and somehow I believe that this district can perform without good teachers, even though we have repeatedly said that we have some of the finest teachers in the state. But we have some people who are not quite as fine. This one bothered me more than anything else. I read this morning that I was a quitter. I resent that most of all. Michelle Reed, who is currently the superintendent of the Washington D.C system, gave herself an ‘F’ based on slow improvement in their district. She had rising test scores but they weren't rising fast enough. So this woman who is in the midst of great turmoil went into that city and tore that system apart, challenged parents, challenged the unions, challenged the school administration to help tear it down and rebuild it into a better functioning system, who is now seeing the fruits of that process, still gave herself an ‘F’ because that wasn’t good enough. Yet I sit here and simply say failing test scores, students who are graduating at 65% through SRA methods, and students who are dropping out in extraordinary numbers at 55% Hispanic males and 50% African American males in this district. Looking at one test 27 schools go backward an average of 18 points. Because I said that was unsatisfactory and to model the behavior and the example of accepting responsibility I sacrificed my position. That is not quitting. I didn't resign because of politics or petulance. I resigned because of principle, a very simple principle that says you take responsibility for the things that you do, or in this case for the things that you don't. I didn't come here to sit under these hot lights and pontificate. I came here because children’s lives are at stake and for me that is not just a statement. That's real

Page 16 03/18/09 because I watch them die here in this city. That means something to me. When I don't see the progress that we should be making for $536 million somebody has to say something. Somebody has to stand up and take responsibility for what is going on here and say that this is not okay. I understand why Mr. Tirri and some others missed the point because like I said I was talking about principle. And the principle is not that you just simply blame somebody else. The point I was trying to make is that you start with yourself first. In my article I said everybody is responsible here. Everybody is to blame - parents, students, teachers, principals, administrators, and support people. We are all part of this process. You can't sit back and say you are doing well and have kids come out of school here who can't read or who go through to 9th grade with a 4th grade reading average. You can say you are doing well. I'm telling you it's not about you. It's about the children. Let me finish. I listened to you very carefully. If we are all doing well and the kids are failing there is a problem someplace. That's all that I said. What I'm trying to say to people by example is you lost major programs here. If I may, I listened very carefully to you.

Comm. Kerr: Dr. Hodges, hold on a second. You are teachers. Please behave like teachers. He is on the floor. You guys had a chance. Please be quiet and let him speak. If you need to extend the conversation after then he will do so. But please, we have a meeting here. Thank you very much.

Comm. Hodges: When you have your classrooms you expect people to exercise decorum and I'd appreciate the same thing. Excuse me. The point I was trying to make is that if all of us aren't coming to the table deciding that there is a problem here that has to be fixed, all of us taking responsibility for what is happening in these children’s lives, all of us coming to that table, if we are not going to do that, then we are not going to change what is going on in Paterson. And that is the simple fact. So I don't apologize for the things that I have said. I don't apologize for saying that what is going on here is not satisfactory. I don't apologize for it and I'm not going to. Because until those students are rolling out of here at 85% and 95% graduation rates and going to college, or getting into a profession, or can enter high school with at least a 9th grade reading average, then we are not doing the job. So I have plenty of solutions. As a matter of fact, I handed a bunch of requests to the Superintendent recently and in the past. But I wanted to finish this one point. You had three banks that came together willing to offer this district a K-12 curriculum in finance. They were willing to open up a student-run bank, give savings accounts to all the students in this district, and help write a curriculum for K-12. The people here didn't follow through. You had Operation Link-Up, which was putting a lot of kids in college with sub par SAT scores, getting them there, and supporting them as part of this system. We've lost that. You had FDU, which came to this district and said send me 25 kids so I can put them into an engineering school where you have zero students on our campus. People in this district told them that they couldn’t find any for a free Saturday program. You had ACES, which was here for years, which we drove out. So the point I'm making is these things are costing our students. Teachers didn’t do all these things. Parents didn't do all of these things. But we are all part of the problem. Until you are able to accept that, until you are able to decide to take a look at yourself, then you’ll never be part of the solution.

Comm. Guzman: Good evening. I once again do want to thank you for coming here because there are times when in this auditorium there aren’t even more than 20 people here. I, as a parent, do appreciate what you do for our children as teachers here in the district of Paterson. I know how hard it can be just to get a child’s focus, to get their attention, especially when you are focusing on little children. You teachers are basically the second parents of our children. You are with them from 8:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. By the time we pick them up, take them home and prepare

Page 17 03/18/09 dinner, they are in bed and here we go again the next day. So I really appreciate what you do and the time you spend with them. What I feel is we need to work together. We need to get the parents here, more parents than what we have now, many more parents than what we have now. We have almost 27,000 students in this district. Why do our parents not get involved with our children’s education? I, as a parent, have a one-year- old daughter that I read to every single night and I've been reading to her since she was six months old. She doesn't understand what I'm saying, but there are times when I'm running around doing other things and I have not sat down and read with her and she will come with her book to me so I can sit down at least for five minutes to read to her. She is one year old. But since I've been doing it and implementing it since she is six months old she already has that routine. So we as parents play a very important role in our child’s education because it does begin at home. I thank you teachers for putting up with our children because I know it's not easy. So I thank you for that. But we also need to come together. When it is time to go to Trenton, when it is time to fight for other things, we need to be there because it's very pitiful and embarrassing when we as a district have to go fight for something and we are only a busload. That doesn’t look right. How much are they paying attention to us? How serious are they going to take us? I know you can't do it because you are teaching the students when we probably have to go fight for something, but let’s get parents that can do it. Let’s get parents to replace you because you can't do it. You are in the classroom teaching their children. Ask them if they can go for you and maybe we can get more people involved and have more people there fighting for what we actually need here and right now we wouldn’t be going through what we are going through. When it comes to this flat funding, it's really affecting us but it's definitely affecting our children here in this district. Thank you.

Comm. Almario: Good evening everyone, Dr. Clancy, fellow Board members, fellow educators, and all our friends in education. It is very heartwarming to finally meet many of you and maybe for the first time you are probably learning that there are two educators on the Board, Ms. Taylor, who had been a student, a teacher, and a principal in the district, and myself who just like you is still very much active in the classroom. We therefore understand you. As educators, you and we belong to the select group of individuals who more than any other professionals have been making a difference in the world since time immemorial. We have produced lawyers, doctors, accountants, and many other productive citizens of our country. But best of all, we have produced educators and teachers like ourselves who will when we are no longer here carry on after us. I know that you are here because we share a common goal and that is student success and student achievement. For this reason with us you want to make sure that the facilities in which our children learn are healthy and safe, that the materials and resources that you need to effectively educate every single one of your students will be made available, and that the physical, social, and emotional well-being of every child is taken care of. I do agree with Mr. Tirri that all children can learn, but teachers have to be given the resources to help them succeed. But if in spite of all these resources they do not seem to be learning then we have to work hard to reverse the trend. We share your concern and I, for one, can feel your pain. I happen to be in this peculiar position whereby I know exactly what you are going through and the realities of your classroom since I live it everyday. At the same time, here I am. I sit on this Board. But one thing I can say, and I would have to confirm what Comm. Taylor had said, is that the Board is trying its hardest best to work with everybody and that we ask you to join us so that together we can be effective in bringing about student achievement. So I just want to make sure that this is not the last time you’ll be here. We need your input. We need your presence. I've not been on the Board for so long. I've been only here since July so it is really such a good feeling to see so many of my fellow educators here. I can assure you that the Board is working its hardest best to effect every improvement that

Page 18 03/18/09 we can possibly make in the district and we really would want you to join us. Thank you.

Comm. Best: First, I would like to say thank you to my 8th grade teacher who is in attendance tonight, Ms. Crockett. I saw that she left. But I wanted to say thank you to her particularly. During the first month of school she taught us a poem by Robert Frost that still stands with me today. I still remember that poem that she taught me and I commonly look back on that poem in reference. So I would like to thank her since I saw her in attendance tonight. In a perfect world education would be everyone’s top priority. Our schools would be palaces full of supplies, books, and modern technology that we need in order to properly educate our children. Our parents would all read to our children at home, help them with homework, expose them to academic and cultural enrichment, and every parent would participate in their local school’s parent/teacher association or organization. Our teachers would be more than just highly qualified on paper but truly highly qualified in nature. They would be treated as kings and queens, bearers of our most precious resource, and compensated properly for the work that they do. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world and this is not the case that we currently have. I respect the fact that teachers came out tonight and encourage their attendance and continued support in moving forward with the Board. On March 30, the administration will present a budget to the community. In that budget you will find that we have below the state median average for administrative costs. We are 100 out of 104 on the bottom for extracurricular activities in the state. Out of 104 comparable districts, we are 100 in money spent on extracurricular activities. Our teachers are one of the highest paid in the state as they should be. But in moving forward with flat funding and rising costs tough decisions need to be made which includes even more cuts in administration, reductions in special activities and special programs, and yes cuts in staff. The Board of Education and the administration are committed to working with the parents and the teachers to provide the best education possible to our children under these harsh times and circumstances. The Board as a whole does not want to get into any fight with the teachers’ association. The administration does not want to get into a fight with the teachers’ association. We are all working toward the same goal, which is student achievement and student success. Let’s act like grownups and let’s go out and try to make that happen. That's for all of us, myself included. We are really trying our best as a Board and as an administration to maintain the successful programs that we have, to go through the budget line by line and seek out programs that aren't working and cut those out, to cut unneeded administrative costs, and to really run a tighter ship. But there is only so much cutting that we can do in administrative costs and from programs when we are facing a $40 million deficit. Some things have to be done and some decisions have to be made. I ask the teachers to understand in moving forward what the district is currently facing. Hopefully as teachers you are all well- educated and know of the issues that are involved in the district as well as the state and the country. This is a recession. Our economy is struggling and across the board in every single profession possibly imaginable people are losing their jobs left and right. Teachers should not have to lose their jobs because our students still need to be educated. In moving forward we would like to ensure that we are able to maintain and actually better the quality of education for our children in the City of Paterson and that is going to take all of us, the Board of Education, the administration, the parents, and yes the teachers too. Thank you for coming out and please come out to the Board meeting for the budget. Thank you.

Comm. Kerr: Let me just quickly add to what everybody else has already said. It is that we are all in the same boat and we have to find a way of making it work for the children of Paterson. I hate that we have to appear as if we are at odds with each other. But I know that the motivation of the teachers of Paterson, if you are a teacher your

Page 19 03/18/09 motivation and your greatest reward is that your students are able to read, write, and do the necessary things that they need to do to be productive human beings. I know that is the mission. However, there are other realities that get into that mix. Teachers have to live. They have to pay mortgages. They have to do all kinds of things and we know this. But there is also another part of it. The other part is what resources the district has to take care of the teachers and to take care of the needs of the children of the district. Therein lays the rub. This district has been flat funded for the past two years. As I said before, we have increased in utilities and all different areas of operations. Yet, we do not have the resources to adequately fund everything that we need to do. Now, I know there is a contract negotiation going on right now, but that should be separate and apart from what we do here in terms of how we perform as teachers. I know there are teachers who have given 100% and more. There are some teachers though who have not been at that level. I listened very carefully to what the President of the PEA has said that if you touch one teacher then you touch all of us. I understand that and that is good. But we need to understand that there is a problem in our district in terms of what we produce in terms of the kids that are coming out of our classrooms. So who is supposed to be blamed? Parents? If you send your children to school, as Comm. Muhammad said, and if a kid puts his or her foot up on the desk then that is her responsibility. But if the kid cannot read and cannot write then it's the teacher’s responsibility. So all I'm saying is that we have to accept responsibility. Teachers, parents, and kids also have to take responsibility. We look at our budget and we are spending over $10 million for security. Security! In god’s name, why are we spending $10 million on security? If kids were behaving in the way that they are supposed to behave then there would be no need for that kind of expenditure. But it’s what we have. It's the world we live in. Kids go to school and they don't behave as kids. They bring weapons to school and all kinds of stuff. There is trouble in the classrooms so you have to have security. That's the reality of it. But in spite of those situations we have a responsibility as adults, parents, teachers, and administrators to do the best job that we can to produce the kind of children that we need to produce out of our system. Because I tell you what, I'm living in Paterson. This is where I live. I am vested in Paterson. And if you are producing kids out of our schools that cannot read and write I am at risk. I am at risk. My family is at risk. So, on the selfish end of it, I want to make sure that our kids are able to be productive men and women in order to make me feel secure at least. That's selfish but it's okay. It is okay. We should be concerned. As for Dr. Hodges, let me say this. I believe sometimes the way he goes at it might seem like he is attacking teachers. But anything that he has said about teachers he says the same thing about parents, the community, and Board members. So he is an equal opportunity employer.

Comm. Hodges: I hate everybody.

Comm. Kerr: So it's his drive to see us succeed and sometimes what he says can be misunderstood. I don't believe he hates teachers. No. He just wants to get teachers more on the ball. He gets on us too. He gets on Dr. Clancy too. So I don’t think he has a hate for anything, but that is the way he is. So I don't want us to be operating in an adversarial environment so to speak because we serve the same interest and the interest is that our children turn out to be productive people. I have the greatest respect for teachers and I believe that teachers are not adequately rewarded in terms of pay and respect. They really don't get it. I believe in Paterson, considering what we have, we have a dedicated bunch of teachers here. I do believe it. But I'm just asking that we understand the reality of what we are dealing with now and ask everybody to be understanding and share the burden. Dr. Clancy just mentioned that we are looking at something over 200 people falling off the payroll in the Paterson School System. That's a lot of families that will be impacted, a lot of families. By what he is telling us this is just the start of it. Next year could be worse. So it is a difficult time and I understand Mr.

Page 20 03/18/09 Tirri has to represent every single teacher in the PEA. So he has his problems. Dr. Clancy has his problems. And also the Board has their problems. So we are asking you whatever you can do to support please do that. We don't have to be at each other. Our real enemy is not who we have in this district. No. We have a greater enemy outside of this district. Nobody is moving to attack the Governor or his administration for what they are doing to Paterson. Nobody is doing that. So whatever the Governor gives to us is what we have to work with. That's what we have to take. We have no choice. And it is just hard that you, the teachers who have worked so hard, end up being impacted the most. So in closing, I want to thank you again for being here and I hope we don't have to meet under these circumstances all the time. I hope we can meet under better circumstances. Thank you very much.

Mr. Tirri: Mr. President, can I make one comment, please. Well, two actually. It will only take a minute. I met with the Commissioner once in my life. If you think it will help for me to do that again, I will be more than happy to do that.

Comm. Muhammad: Absolutely.

Mr. Tirri: As far as the rest of the Board members who invited us under the tent for a change, it is the first time we've been invited in four years. We appreciate that. We will join you in that tent. I want you to know that I have been able to have more conversations with Interim Superintendent Clancy in seven months than I ever had in the past three years with the other superintendent. I appreciate that. We will work with you how ever we can to make this system better and get more money if you think it's needed. I am committing to do that with you. I thank you for the invitation into the tent. We’ll accept.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Items Requiring a Vote

PRESENTATION OF MINUTES

Comm. Kerr presented the minutes of the February 11, 2009 Workshop Meeting, the February 23, 2009 Special Meeting, and the February 25, 2009 Regular Meeting, and asked if there were any questions or comments on the minutes.

It was moved by Comm. Taylor, seconded by Comm. Muhammad that the minutes be accepted with any necessary corrections. On roll call all members voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.

Comm. Kerr: Please. We are still having a meeting. We are asking you to be very quiet. If you have to have discussion, could you leave the area, please?

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

Comm. Taylor reported that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution Nos. A-1 through A-6:

Resolution No. A-1

WHEREAS, all approved vocational – technical education programs in New Jersey are linked to one or more career clusters; and

Page 21 03/18/09 WHEREAS, a career cluster, as defined in NJAC 6A:19-1.2 – Definitions, means one of the vocational technical education program areas recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the New Jersey State Department of Education; and

WHEREAS, sixteen career clusters have been identified as providing a comprehensive vocational-technical experience for students in schools, small learning communities, academies and magnet schools; and

WHEREAS, the current names of the Academies serving the Paterson Public School District are not in alignment with the definitions pursuant to NJAC 6A:19-1.2; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Academies conform to the identified 16 career clusters, which are recognized nationally by universities and colleges as well as being funded under the federal Carl D. Perkins Act; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to NJAC 6A:19-12 the names of the Paterson Academies should be changed to reflect specific career clusters as follows:

Change: Academy of Health and Related Professions – HARP To: Academy of Health Science – HARP – career cluster Change: Paterson & NASA Together for High Expectations & Results – PANTHER To: Academy of Earth and Space Science – PANTHER – career cluster Change: Paterson Pre-Collegiate Teaching Academy To: Academy of Education and Training – career cluster Change: Public Safety Academy To: Academy of Law and Public Safety – career cluster Change: Sports Business Academy To: Academy of Sports Business, Management and Administration – career cluster Combine: The Communications Academy and the Bringing Real Arts Vision Opportunity – BRAVO To: The Academy of Communications, Arts and Services – career cluster

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Board of Education approve the following Academy names to be aligned with NJAC 6A:19-12 as well as be recognized as eligible recipients for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Act grant at the Paterson Academy High School as:

Academy of Health Science – HARP Academy of Earth and Space Science – PANTHER Academy of Education and Training - PPTA Academy of Law and Public Safety – PSA Academy of Sports Business, Management and Administration – SBA Garrett Morgan Academy for Transportation and Engineering Students Transitioning and Achieving Read Success – STARS

At Eastside High School:

Academy of Government and Public Administration Academy of Information Technology – AOIT Eastside Café Academy of Hospitality and Tourism – AOHT

At John F. Kennedy High School

Page 22 03/18/09 Academy of Communications, Arts and Services Academy of Business, Technology and Marketing – BTM Academy of Construction Trades Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – STEM Westside Café

Resolution No. A-2

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public Schools are required to provide special education services to students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Pupil Personnel Services has reviewed current services, Individual Education Programs, Cognitive Impaired Moderate program enrollments to ensure compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1 et. seq; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Pupil Personnel Services wishes to provide special education services within the least restricted environment within district public schools; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools, Division of Pupil Personnel Services wishes to establish an additional special education program to address the needs of Cognitive Impaired Moderate students to be serviced with the school district and, with the completion of the new International High School, space will be available to establish a Cognitive Impaired Moderate program to address students’ unmet needs.

School Age Range Class Type International High School 14 to 16 years old Cognitive Impaired – Moderate

Resolution No. A-3

WHEREAS, according to New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14 the Paterson Public School District is required to place District students in an appropriate educational facility; and

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with State & Federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for providing services to eligible non-public students in Paterson during the 2008-2009 school year funded by IDEA-B Basic.

Instructional Aide Full Time (2) @ 43,000.00 = $86,000.00 Instructional Aide Part Time (2) @ 18,252.00 = $36,504.00 Administrative Fee $8,712.00 412.5 hours of Counseling @ $55.00 per hour $22,687.50 Not to Exceed TOTAL: $153,903.50

Resolution No. A-4

WHEREAS, the Paterson Board of Education recognizes that field trips are an educationally sound and important ingredient in the instructional program of our schools; and

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WHEREAS, the field trip conducted for the purpose of affording a first-hand educational experience not available in the classroom; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Paterson Board of Education accepts the attached list of additions to be approved actions for destinations as appropriate field trip sites for the students of the Paterson Public Schools.

ADDITIONS Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Credit Suisse 1 Madison Ave., NY, NY Paterson Recycling Center, Paterson, NJ Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ

Resolution No. A-5

WHEREAS, on March 15, 2007, the State of New Jersey adopted P.L.2007, c.53, An Act Concerning School District Accountability, also known as Assembly Bill 5 (A5); and

WHEREAS, Bill A5, N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12(3)f, requires that conferences/workshops have prior approval by a majority of the full voting membership of the board of education; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12(2)s, an employee or member of the board of education who travels in violation of the school district’s policy or this section shall be required to reimburse the school district in an amount equal to three times the cost associated with attending the event; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves attendance at conferences/workshops for the dates and amounts listed for staff members on the attached; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that final authorization for attendance at conferences/workshops will be confirmed at the time a purchase order is issued.

Total Number of Conferences: 24 Total Cost: $2,927.84

Staff Member Conference Date Amount Christina The New Jersey First Grade March 20, 2009 $160.00 Zimmerman Forum (registration) Teacher/ Union, NJ School No. 21

Patricia Bornstein Education Career Fair March 25, 2009 $38.44 Human Resources Lakewood, NJ (mileage) Specialist/ Human Resources

Maria Workman Big Apple Dental Meeting March 25, 2009 $39.40 Coordinator/ Mahwah, NJ (mileage, tolls Dental Services & parking)

Teresita Baldanza NJ Association for Lifelong March 26-27, 2009 $175.00 Academic Support Learning (NJALL) 2009 (registration)

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Mirianna Suzano NJ Association for Lifelong March 26-27, 2009 $241.00 Basic Skills Teacher/ Learning (NJALL) 2009 (registration & Adult School Conference mileage) Monroe Township, NJ

Albania Jackson 9th Annual Education Career April 2, 2009 $63.02 Administrative Fair/New Jersey City (registration & Assistant/ University mileage) Human Resources Jersey City, NJ

Penny Nichols- Novice Teacher Induction April 2, 2009 $95.00 Galvany Seminar (registration) Resource Teacher/ Edison, NJ School No. 12

Michele Prezioso Novice Teacher Induction April 2, 2009 $95.00 Language Arts Seminar (registration) Teacher/ Edison, NJ School No. 12

Luna Velez Teacher Education Fair – April 23, 2009 $73.78 Supervisor of Stockton College of (mileage) Certified Staff/ New Jersey Human Resources Pomona, NJ

Kiai Jones HSC Workshops-Classroom April 24, 2009 $149.00 Special Education Management & Effective (registration) Teacher/ Teaching of Children & School No. 21 Adolescents with Emotional & Behavioral Problems Totowa, NJ

Bequia Lee Managing Ethical April 24, 2009 $95.00 Social Worker/ Boundaries with Colleagues/ (registration) School No. 26 Family Intervention Services South Orange, NJ

Peter Markson HSC Workshops-Classroom April 24, 2009 FREE Special Education Management & Effective (for every Teacher/ Teaching of Children & 2 registered, School No. 10 Adolescents with Emotional 1 free) & Behavioral Problems Totowa, NJ

Suad Masri HSC Workshops-Classroom April 24, 2009 $149.00 Special Education Management & Effective (registration) Teacher/Martin Teaching of Children & Luther King, Jr. Adolescents with Emotional School & Behavioral Problems Totowa, NJ

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Nancy Pearce HSC Workshops-Classroom April 24, 2009 $149.00 School Psychologist/ Management & Effective (registration) Martin Luther King, Teaching of Children & Jr. School Adolescents with Emotional & Behavioral Problems Totowa, NJ

Randi Pointer-Weeks HSC Workshops-Classroom April 24, 2009 $149.00 Special Education Management & Effective (registration) Teacher/ Teaching of Children & School No. 6 Adolescents with Emotional & Behavioral Problems Totowa, NJ

Cynthia Sisco HSC Workshops-Classroom April 24, 2009 FREE LDTC/Martin Management & Effective (for every Luther King, Jr. Teaching of Children & 2 registered, School Adolescents with Emotional 1 free) & Behavioral Problems Totowa, NJ

Carol Smeltzer NJ State Bar Association April 24, 2009 $140.84 Labor Relations 29th Annual Conference (registration) Officer/School on Public Sector Labor Operations Relations Law East Brunswick, NJ

Mark Tabenkin NJ State Bar Association April 24, 2009 $110.00 General Counsel/ 29th Annual Conference (registration & Superintendent’s on Public Sector Labor mileage) Office Relations Law East Brunswick, NJ

James Ruff National Asbestos and April 28, 2009 $385.00 Environmental Environmental Training June 18, 2009 (registration) Project Manager/ Institute: AHERA Inspector/ Department of Management Planner Training; Facilities AHERA Project Designer Training Ocean, NJ

Jacinta Vilas NJ Teachers of English to May 19-20, 2009 $238.40 World Language Speakers of Other Languages/ (registration & Teacher/Adult NJ Bilingual Educators 2009 mileage) School Spring Conference Somerset, NJ

Jennifer Wietsma NJ Teachers of English to May 19-20, 2009 $238.40 BSI Teacher/ Speakers of Other Languages/ (registration & Adult School NJ Bilingual Educators 2009 mileage) Spring Conference Somerset, NJ

Page 26 03/18/09 Patricia Bornstein Teachers Job Fair – May 21, 2009 $11.78 Human Resources Kean University (mileage) Specialist/ Union, NJ Human Resources

Albania Jackson Teachers Job Fair – May 21, 2009 $36.78 Administrative Kean University Assistant/ Union, NJ Human Resources

Resolution No. A-6

WHEREAS, the Paterson Schools 18, 26, and 29 have an interest in infusing the reading and writing of poetry into their literacy programs during the school day and extending their library programs beyond the regular school day; and

WHEREAS, the library collection at the three schools have an average age ranging from 13 to 20 years old and would benefit from new additional titles; and

WHEREAS, the three schools wish to provide more opportunities for students to access technology during the learning process; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Education is providing grant opportunities to school districts through the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program for districts to improve reading achievement by providing students with increased access to up-to-date school library materials; well-equipped, technologically advanced school library media centers; and professionally certified school library media specialists; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools approves the submittal of the proposal, Voices of Paterson: Improving Reading and Academic Achievement through Poetry and Prose, to the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program of the United States Department of Education, in the amount of $237,293.00, to provide Schools 18, 26, and 29 enriched learning experiences through the teaching of poetry, more books for the library collections, and more advanced technology for the libraries.

It was moved by Comm. Taylor, seconded by Comm. Muhammad that Resolution Nos. A-1 through A-6 be adopted.

Comm. Taylor: Before we do the discussion, I would just like to continue the report that we had. The committee met on March 9, 2009 at 6:08 p.m. and we left our meeting after 9:30 that evening. A lot of time we give as volunteers and it is for no pay. Presiding was Comm. Taylor and Ms. Almario, T.J. Best, and Dr. Hodges were present as Board members. Staff present was Dr. Merachnik, Dr. Archer, Ray Gonzales, and Dennis Vroegindewey. We had a brief overview of PANTHER Academy. They have some problems in their building but they are going to come back to us and talk to us some more about their curriculum. We looked at the comparative data of the students who participated in the pre-k program. We wanted to know how well the students did in kindergarten that came from the pre-k programs. We are to get more information on that. We talked about A-6, the survey to extend time for library hours and librarians presently. In this resolution we are trying to improve the reading and academics through poetry and prose. It is a one-year grant and we've had it before for Schools 6, 2, and 8. We are going to do it this time for three new schools. $500 will be given for grade license for 32 other schools. The books will be coming to us. Mr. Vroegindewey

Page 27 03/18/09 presented this and he gave us all the information. It is in your packets so please read it. On A-1, we need to know why the academy is established and we need to know the standardization within the curriculum and how it was put together and the need planned for academy of substance connect based core curriculum across the lessons. We did get a current list of Perkins funding from the department and the academies and mission statements. Did everyone receive that? Thank you. That is your resources. We talked about the International High School. I have another one when you're finished. Go on.

Comm. Hodges: Concerning A-1, this is the revised document that we had talked about. Is that correct?

Comm. Taylor: Yes.

Comm. Hodges: Okay. I just wanted to clear that up. Thank you.

Comm. Taylor: We had to revise the names of our academies so that it fits into a category so that if we needed to get funding these names would come under a category of learning so that we could put forth a grant to ask for those particular ones, Garrett Morgan, Health and Related Professions, MPACT, the Pre-Collegiate Teaching Academy, PANTHER, Silk City Academy, STARS, Academy of Performing Arts, Alexander Hamilton Academy, and BUILD Academy. If you look at it under Resolution A-1 you’ll see the new names. They keep the same names but HARP is called Academy of Health and Related Professions. They are all listed there for you. I have one more for the IDEA proposal. Dr. Merachnik came before us for special education. There is a class that is going to be in International High School. That's A-2. He came before us with important issues to be reviewed with the curriculum committee and he talked about a program that he sent in for a grant. Statement number two in this paper that he gave to me says state monitors also inform us that we disproportionately placed too many African American students into special education classes. Although we have 32.81% of our student body reported as being African American, there are 43.34% placed in self-contained special classes. We are 10.53% above the number to be expected on a proportional basis as compared to the total student enrollment. The State Department of Education is using federal funding from IDEA, individuals who have disabilities education program, and requires that this school district utilize 15% of those funds for working with general education students. We want to work with general education students from K-4 before they are classified or go into special education. We want to do a lot of behavioral and academic difficulties before they go…(end of tape) (Beginning of new tape)…the result of the above initiative we've completed a survey of students in grades K-4 in 32 schools and have one or more of these grades within their enrollment. The principals and guidance counselors were asked to list their students in these five grades who were demonstrating academic and/or behavioral difficulties. The survey is currently being reviewed by our special education literacy coaches with students being characterized as to their need for remediation. From that in this school year the teachers will be trained in the Wilson Reading Program and the Waterford Mathematics Program. They will be using these instructional programs in the general education classes with these students in 2009-10 as well as during a summer instructional program this year. More of the information will be given to you through the Superintendent and we have a grant that is coming for $1,999,121 for this program for teacher training, intervention, and for us to work the summer program. Again, they are going to work with students in grades K-4 and they will try to select three sites for parents to take their children to and they have a whole itinerary of who is going to be in it. So this is coming to us and we are going to have more conversations about it. I have

Page 28 03/18/09 the results of the K-4 survey for the 32 schools. It turned out to have 960 children that could be involved. Any other discussion?

On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Almario: Yes. Comm. Best: I abstain from A-1. Yes to the rest. Comm. Guzman: Yes. Comm. Hodges: Pass. Comm. Inoa: Yes. Comm. Muhammad: Yes. Comm. Taylor: Yes. Comm. Hodges: Yes. Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

Comm. Inoa: The legal committee met on Tuesday, March 10th. It was presided by Comm. Inoa. Board members present were Dr. Hodges and Comm. Guzman. Staff present was Mr. Tabenkin. We only have one item to present tonight, B-1.

Comm. Inoa reported that the Legal Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution No. B-1:

Resolution No. B-1

WHERES, the Paterson Public School District (the “District”) and New Jersey Community Development Corporation (“NJCDC”) are parties to a lease (the “Lease”) of certain premises located at 32 Spruce Street, Paterson, New Jersey, which covered the period through and including August 31, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the Lease expired effective August 31, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the District informed NJCDC that it wished to renew the lease for an additional period of five (5) years; and

WHEREAS, the District and NJCDC are engaged in negotiations for a successor lease; and

WHEREAS, no rent has been paid to NJCDC since August 31, 2008 by virtue of the expiration of the Lease; and

WHEREAS, the District and NJCDC wish to provide for the payment of rent pending completion of negotiations for a successor lease; and

WHEREAS, the District and NJCDC have executed an agreement providing for continuation of rent payments at the rate of Twelve Thousand, Seven Hundred ($12,700.00) Dollars per month (the rate in effect as of August 31, 2008), pending completion of negotiations for a successor lease, retroactive to September 1, 2008; and

WHEREAS, such rate may be adjusted upon completion of negotiations for a successor lease;

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Interim State District Superintendent of the Paterson Public School District hereby recommends that the agreement providing for continuation of rent payments at the rate of Twelve Thousand, Seven Hundred ($12,700.00) Dollars per month be approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Action shall take effect upon the signature of the Interim State District Superintendent, and is being provided to the Board of Education for advisory purposes only.

It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Guzman that Resolution No. B-1 be adopted. On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Almario: Yes. Comm. Best: I abstain. Comm. Guzman: Yes. Comm. Hodges: Yes. Comm. Inoa: Yes. Comm. Muhammad: Yes. Comm. Taylor: Yes. Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

FISCAL COMMITTEE

Comm. Kerr: The fiscal committee met on March 12th. Members present were Comm. Inoa, Comm. Best, and myself. Member present was Comm. Taylor. The meeting had discussion surrounding the preliminary budget. We looked at the impact the flat funding would have on the district. We looked at the inability of the district to provide the same level of education that it now is providing our kids with this new budget. We also had some discussion on the food services department. We talked about the free and reduced lunch application forms that have been retuned and those that have not been returned. We are up to about 90% but we still need the other 10% because the fact that we are not up 100% we are losing federal funding based on the other 10%. We went through the bills list and we found them to be in order. Ms. Finkelstein answered all of our questions concerning the expenditures and our meeting ended at about 9:15.

Comm. Kerr reported that the Finance Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution Nos. C-1 through C-25:

Resolution No. C-1

BE IT RESOLVED, that the list of bills dated March 11, 2009, 2:41 PM, in the grand sum of $19,285,512.53 starting with check number 155265 and ending with check number 155676 to be approved for payment;

BE IT RESOLVED, that each claim or demand has been fully itemized and verified, has been duly audited as required by law in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:19-2.

Grand Sum: $19,285,512.53

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WHEREAS, Alexander Hamilton has received approval from the Paterson Board of Education for the creation of a student activities account on November 19, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the Accounting Department of Paterson Public Schools recommended the establishment of this account with PNC Bank; and

WHEREAS, Alexander Hamilton Academy opened a Student Activities account with PNC Bank, 129 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 on February 2, 2009 in the amount of $1,410.00; and

WHEREAS, the principal understands that student activities accounts are restricted to student generated funds and student directed disbursements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Board of Education acknowledges the creation of a Student Activities at Alexander Hamilton Academy with PNC Bank.

Resolution No. C-3

Approve transfer of funds within the 2008-2009 school year budget for the month of January 2009.

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:23A-2.3(d)-(h) requires the Board Secretary and the Board of Education to certify that no budgetary line item account has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve transfer of funds within the 2008- 2009 school year budget, for the month of January 2009, so that no budgetary line item account has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations, as requested by various budget managers, and as identified in the list of transfers attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Furthermore, the transfers were approved by the Department of Education.

Resolution No. C-4

WHEREAS, Paterson Public Schools are required by New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:23-2.11-5(c).4(iii)-(vi) to prepare monthly Financial Statements; and

WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator has prepared and presented the Board Secretary Report A-148 and the Report of the Treasurer A-149 including the cash reconciliation for the month of January 2009;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Paterson Public Schools acknowledge receipt of and accept the Monthly Financial Reports for January 2009; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools hereby incorporates the Monthly Financial Reports for the fiscal period ending January 2009, as part of the minutes of this meeting and note the public discussion of same for the minutes; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator be directed to forward to the County Superintendent the minutes together with the Monthly Financial Reports; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.

Resolution No. C-5

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District receives IDEA-B funds on an annual basis and the Award for FY 07/08 was $7,000,408 (Basic) and $283,580 (Preschool); and

WHEREAS, the District is required to submit a Final Report of expenditures annually and the FY 07/08 IDEA-B Funds were expended as follows; and

IDEA-B BASIC IDEA-B PRESCHOOL 1. Instructional salaries $ -0- $ 60,091 2. Instructional supplies 304,015 77,960 3. Purchased services 649,987 73,920 4. Administrative support salaries 11,703 8,279 5. Benefits 2,532 29,250 6. Transportation (field trips) 4,030 373 7. Tuition 4,841,576 -0- 8. Non-Instructional Supplies 4,517 542 9. Equipment 9,293 -0- 10. Other -0- 600 $ 5,827,653 $ 251,015

WHEREAS, the district is allowed to carryover, through August 31, 2009, the unexpended balance of $1,172,755 (IDEA-B Basic) and $31,871 (IDEA-B Preschool). The unexpended funds resulted from contracted services, tuition costs and supplies being less than budgeted. In addition, the Early Intervening Services Program was not fully implemented as planned. The remaining unexpended balance of $694.00, for preschool non-public students, will be returned to the State since the District had no students in this category during the grant period; and

WHEREAS, there are no matching funds requirement within this grant; and

WHEREAS, the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services is responsible for the district complying with the terms and conditions of the grant and has made every effort to target grant funds for the academic advancement and achievement of the students and has expended the funds in the most effective and efficient manner; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools Board of Education approves the submission of the FY 07/08 IDEA-B Consolidated Final Report for IDEA-B Basic and Preschool.

Resolution No. C-6

WHEREAS, School #14 has created a school program called “Student Peacemakers” which is a program that attempts to build upon and enhance student’s socials; and

WHEREAS, the Nets Organization has indicated that they would donate fifty New Jersey Nets tickets valued at $20 each to help support School #14’s “Student Peacemakers” program; and

Page 32 03/18/09 WHEREAS, the district must supply the cost of transportation at a cost not-to-exceed $350;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the State District Superintendent hereby accepts the donation of fifty New Jersey Nets tickets valued at $20 each for the “Student Peacemaker” program at School #14; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the district shall supply the cost of transportation to the IZOD Arena at a cost not-to-exceed $350; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Resolution No. C-7

WHEREAS, Harelick, Dresner, Koch Co. located at 126 Market Street Paterson, NJ is closing its doors; and

WHEREAS, Harelick, Dresner, Koch Co. wished to donate the following items to the Academy of Performing Arts; and

8 L shaped desks 2 secretarial desks 4 office chairs 1 storage console 2 Mirrors for dance studio 1 upright book shelf

WHEREAS, if the donation of office furniture, mirrors and other items are approved, as listed above the District will need to provide transportation to remove the items from Harelick, Dresner, Koch Co. 126 Market Street Paterson, NJ to the District warehouse;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Advisory Board of the Paterson Board of Education accepts the donation of office furniture, mirrors and other items from Harelick, Dresner, Koch Co. to be used for the Academy of Performing Arts staff and students and agrees to transport the items into the District.

Resolution No. C-8

WHEREAS, BancTec is upgrading their computer system; and

WHEREAS, BancTec wishes to donate the following refurbished computers and monitors to the Parent Resource Center; and

Computers Serial Number 1. Dell Optiplex GXA A144410 2. Dell Optiplex GX1 A168030 3. Dell Optiplex GX1 A168028 4. Dell Optiplex GXA A173050 5. Dell Optiplex GXA A138960 6. Dell Optiplex GX1 A181749 7. Dell Optiplex GX1 A0CY4X 8. IBM 300 PL S00000122/78Y6118 9. IBM 300 PL m\t6566-31u/s\n2366948

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Monitors Serial Number Monitors Serial Number 1. NEC 0Y1021AA 10. NOKIA 9634143389 2. IBM 55-LBX11 11. IBM 23-WG6783 3. NOKIA A173051 12. NOKIA A168020 4. EIO MCEE0909501476 13. NOKIA A168017 5. NOKIA 9641163386 14. NOKIA A168018 6. IBM 23-WG758 15. NOKIA A173823 7. IBM 23-WG768 8. NOKIA 9641163382 9. NOKIA 44774

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Advisory Board of the Paterson Board of Education accepted the donation of computers and monitors from BancTec, and agrees to transport the items to the District.

Resolution No. C-9

Resolution of the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, authorizes the purchase of goods and/or services, which exceeds the bid threshold, without public advertising for bidding pursuant to 18A:18A-5.

WHEREAS, the District has a need to procure parking for District employees; and

WHEREAS, the City of Paterson Parking Authority has available parking spaces for District employees; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5.b., a contract “to be made or entered into with…the municipality or any board, body, officer, agency, authority…or any other state or subdivision thereof” constitutes an exception to the statutory requirement of public advertising for bids and bidding; and

WHEREAS, by virtue of the foregoing, the procurement of parking tickets from the municipal parking authority constitutes an exception to the statutory requirement of public advertising for bids and bidding; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5, the District has received the pricing set forth below for ticket booklets as needed, for the 2008-2009 school year, as follows:

Qty Description # of Months Unit Cost Extended Cost 500 Parking Books (From Mar 2009 4 104.00 $208,000.00 to June 2009) as needed 8 Reserved Spaces (From Mar 2009 4 140.00 $4,480.00 to June 2009) as needed Grand Total $212,480.00

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; and

Page 34 03/18/09 WHEREAS, the Board of Education approved on September 8, 2008, resolution C-9 in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to cover the four months July 2008 to September 2008, of which $210,800 was expended and again on October 15, 2008, resolution C-7 in an amount not to exceed $212,500 to cover the four months October 2008 to February 2009, of which $106,400 was expended; and

WHEREAS, the district has a need to secure parking from the City of Paterson Parking Authority for the four months March 2009 to June 2009 in an amount not to exceed $212,500; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, awards a contract, pursuant to 18A:18A-5, for the purchase of parking ticket booklets and reserved spaces for employee parking, as needed, for the 2008-2009 school year, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $534,038.00 to the following vendor(s):

City of Paterson Parking Authority 125 Van Houten Street Paterson, NJ 07505

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent and is being provided to the Board for advisory purposes.

Resolution No. C-10

Resolution of the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, authorizing the Department of Purchasing to initiate the competitive contracting process, pursuant to 18A:18A-4.3, for the purchase of cash management banking services.

WHEREAS, pursuant to 18A:18A-4.3, Board is allowed to procure specialized goods and/or services through Competitive Contracting; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District desires to improve its current banking services for its Custodial Account, Teacher’s Account, and Agency Account; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District encourages free and open public competition for goods and services; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District recognizes the need for obtaining the most competitive and responsive proposal for goods and/or services; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, authorizes the Department of Purchasing to initiate the Competitive Contracting process, pursuant to 18A:18A-4.3, for the purchase of cash management banking services.

Resolution No. C-11

Resolution of the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, for TerraNova and SUPERA Scoring and Reporting Services, PPS-144-09 for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years.

Page 35 03/18/09 WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District recognizes the need for obtaining the most competitive and responsive bid for goods and/or services; and

WHEREAS, on the Authorization of the Business Administrator formal public bids were solicited for TerraNova and SUPERA Scoring and Reporting Services, PPS-144-09 for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school year(s). Three (3) vendors were mailed/e-mailed bid specifications, one (1) responded; and

WHEREAS, this solicitation was advertised as a public notice appearing in The Record and The Herald News on February 5, 2009 and sealed bids were opened and read aloud on February 18, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in the Conference Room, 1st Floor, 35 Church Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 by the Purchasing Department; and

WHEREAS, the bidder, CTB/McGraw-Hill, was the only bidder because CTB/McGraw- Hill is the only authorized vendor to provide scoring and reporting services on TerraNova and SUPERA tests; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Departments of Assessment & Purchasing recommend that CTB/McGraw-Hill, which submitted the lowest responsive and responsible proposal to the District, be awarded a contract for TerraNova and SUPERA Scoring and Reporting Services for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; and the vendor(s) listed below know that they must comply with all Affirmative Action requirements and the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, awards a contract for TerraNova and SUPERA Scoring and Reporting Services, PPS-144-09 for the 2008-2009 and 2009- 2010 school years, to the following vendor(s):

CTB/McGraw-Hill 20 Ryan Ranch Road Monterey, CA 93940

NOT TO EXCEED $132,000.00 Year 1 (2008-2009) NOT TO EXCEED $137,000.00 Year 2 (2009-2010)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent and is being provided to the Board for advisory purposes.

Resolution No. C-12

WHEREAS, the Norman S. Weir’s annual Comer Culminating Activity (Educational Arts Festival) features educational games, (parent & teacher staffed), basketball, arts and crafts, and activities for gross and fine motor skills, muscular tone and strength, motor planning, sequencing and speed of movements, sensory integration and frequency; and

WHEREAS, this culminating activity has become both a school tradition and a strong support of Dr. Comer’s Developmental Pathways; now

Page 36 03/18/09 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Norman S. Weir be permitted to hire Fun Services at a flat fee of $5,200.00, for a full day of educational games and activities on May 29, 2009 (rain date – June 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th, 2009). The funds for this event are generated by school fundraising and will not be encumbered by the board of education; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the students and parents will raise funds through a cheesecake sale, Valentine’s Day cards and plant sales, and all monies that exceed the $5,200.00 will be placed in the School account for other school activities; and be it

FINALLY RESOLVED, that Norman S. Weir is permitted to hire Fun Services and ensures that the Paterson Board of Education complies with New Jersey procurement laws.

Resolution No. C-13

Resolution of the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, for Student Transportation Services, PPS-505-09 for the 2008-2009 school year.

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District recognizes the need for obtaining the most competitive and responsive bid for goods and/or services; and

WHEREAS, on the Authorization of the Business Administrator formal public bids were solicited for Student Transportation Services, PPS-505-09 for the 2008-2009 school year(s). Forty (40) vendors were mailed/e-mailed bid specifications, twelve (12) responded; and

WHEREAS, this solicitation was made by advertised public notice appearing in The Record and The Herald News on January 14, 2009. Sealed bids were opened and read aloud on January 27, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Conference Room, 1st Floor, 35 Church Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 by the Purchasing Department; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Transportation and Purchasing recommend that A-1 Elegant, Trans Ed, Inc., Station Wagon Services and Durham School Services deemed as the lowest responsive and responsible proposals to the District, be awarded a contract for Student Transportation Services, PPS-505-09 for the 2008-2009 school year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; and the vendor(s) listed below have complied with all Affirmative Action requirements and the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, awards a contract for Student Transportation Services, PPS-505-09 for the 2008-2009 school year, to the following vendor(s):

A-1 Elegant Durham School Services 24 Beechwood Road 248 Goffle Road Summit, NJ 07901 Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Route: BHS1 and SHS1 Route: P1M and 30T

Page 37 03/18/09 Station Wagon Trans Ed, Inc. 429 Minnisink Road, P.O. Box 153 1 Jefferson St. Totowa, NJ 07511 Passaic, NJ 07055 Route: WSA2 Route: 12B, 28BB and SLK3

NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent and is being provided to the Board for advisory purposes.

Resolution No. C-14

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for Special Education Pupils to in district and out of district schools for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with Station Wagon Services, 429 Minnisink Road, Totowa, NJ for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:

Route # Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Days In-Out District/Reg/Spec Ed 5A Norman S Weir 229.96 182 In District Special Ed 5C Norman S Weir 229.96 182 In District Special Ed 5D Norman S Weir 229.96 182 In District Special Ed 5E Norman S Weir 229.96 182 In District Special Ed 5F Norman S Weir 229.96 182 In District Special Ed NSW6 Norman S Weir 246.02 182 In District Special Ed 29P School # 29 246.02 182 In District Special Ed PX3 Phoenix 236.74 180 Out of District Special Ed NS8 Norman S Weir 234.33 182 In District Special Ed PCV1 PCTI 205.26 180 Out of District Special Ed PCV2 PCTI 168.56 180 Out of District Special Ed PCV3 PCTI 205.26 180 Out of District Special Ed 28V School # 28 237.67 182 In District Special Ed NS10 Norman S Weir 233.77 182 In District Special Ed 28Y School # 28 238.22 182 In District Special Ed 29T School # 28 239.14 182 In District Special Ed NSW1 Norman S Weir 236.46 182 In District Special Ed WSA1 Washington South 190.45 180 Out of District Special Ed PS17 School # 29 256.20 182 In District Special Ed PS18 School # 29 256.20 182 In District Special Ed

Page 38 03/18/09 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Total approximate cost: $827,512.52

Resolution No. C-15

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for Pupils to in district and out of district schools for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with Trans Ed Inc., 47 Godwin Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey 07505 for the school year 2008-2009.

Route # Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Days In-Out District/Reg/Spec Ed CP6 CP Center HS 341.24 180 Out of District Special Ed K33 Dale 170.63 182 In District Kindergarten NS9 Norman S Weir 222.32 182 In District Special Ed CP10 CP Center HS 265.98 180 Out of District Special Ed JFK8 John F Kennedy 217.74 182 In District Special Ed KD49 Dale Avenue 164.75 182 In District Kindergarten JK11 John F Kennedy 80.15 182 In District Special Ed EHS5 Eastside High 190.45 182 In District Special Ed EHS4 Eastside High 201.15 182 In District Special Ed FLC1 Fort Lee LC 277.11 180 Out of District Special Ed MCG2 Mt Carmel 291.02 180 Out of District Special Ed BLDA Build Academy 304.94 182 In District Special Ed VS1 Visions Elementary 310.29 182 Out of District Special Ed JK23 John F Kennedy 73.82 182 In District Regular RP10 Rosa Parks High 66.33 182 In District Special Ed PS02 School # 7 297.35 182 In District Special Ed PS30 Garrett Morgan 124.50 182 In District Special Ed PS31 CP Center HS 350.85 180 Out of District Special Ed PS55 CP Center HS 344.68 180 Out of District Special Ed PS62 School # 2 240.76 182 In District Special Ed KAT1 JFK Athletics ATLETICS PAID FOR BY JOHN F KENNEDY ACCOUNT

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Special Education $747,346.76 Regular $74,474.40

Page 39 03/18/09 Athletics (To be charged to John F Kennedy Athletics account) Total approximate cost: $821,821.16

Resolution No. C-16

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for Regular and Special Education Pupils to in district and out of district schools for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with Murphy Bus Company, 262 Goffle Road, Hawthorne, NJ 07506, for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:

Route # Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Days In-Out District/Reg/Spec Ed WF1 Wayne Foundation 100.17 180 Out of District Special Ed STR5 STARS (Tuesday Only) 50.46 36 In District Phys Ed/Athletics NMB3 Bleshman School 267.17 185 Out of District Special Ed ST10 STARS (Tuesday Only) 51.58 36 In District Phys Ed/Athletics JK10 John F Kennedy 43.56 182 In District Special Education PIG School # 1 231.53 182 In District Special Education 4K School # 4 234.88 182 In District Special Education AHA6 Alexander Hamilton 247.13 182 In District Special Education FLS1 Felician 267.16 180 Out of District Special Ed WA9 Windsor 235.07 183 Out of District Special Ed CAL1 Calais 296.11 180 Out of District Special Ed PS05 School # 13 277.80 182 In District Special Education PS19 Dale Avenue 233.56 182 In District Special Education PS50 Barnstable 216.07 182 Out of District Special E d PS51 Hillcrest 275.75 180 Out of District Special Ed PS57 CP Center HS 299.41 180 Out of District Special Ed P05 John F Kennedy 235.62 182 In District Regular PS71 John F Kennedy 334.39 182 In District Special Education PS72 John F Kennedy 334.39 182 In District Special Education

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Special Education $699,366.76 Regular $50,810.76 Phys. Ed/Athletics $3,673.80 Total approximate cost: $753,851.32

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WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for the school year 2008-2009 for Special Needs, Regular Education and Private Non-Profit students to in district and out of district schools; and

WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with Jiggetts Transportation, 24 Washington Avenue, Paterson, NJ for the 2008-2009 school year as follows unless specified with an *:

Route # Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Days In-Out District/Reg/Spec Ed *P363 St. Mary’s School 142.83 180 In District Private Non Profit P7A Paterson Catholic 209.55 180 In District Private Non Profit D11 St. Steven’s/Dale 214.17 182 In District Special Education KG15 Dale 137.86 182 In District Regular Kindergarten KG16 Dale 137.86 182 In District Regular Kindergarten KG26 Dale 116.98 182 In District Regular Kindergarten DK5 Dale 147.01 182 In District Regular Kindergarten *MHC2 Mary Help Christian 168.48 180 Out of District Private Non Profit *MHC3 Mary Help Christian 168.48 180 Out of District Private Non Profit K39 Dale 135.34 182 In District Regular Kindergarten UL1 Urban Leadership 92.97 182 In District Regular KH8 John F Kennedy 92.97 182 In District Regular SLK1 Silk City 92.59 182 In District Special Education BA7 Build Academy 119.26 182 In District Regular PS1E School # 1 144.45 182 In District Regular K51 Dale Avenue 144.45 182 In District Regular

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Private Non-Profit Schools $124,081.20 Regular $230,985.30 Special Education $55,830.32 Total approximate cost for the 2008-2009 school year: $410,896.82

Resolution No. C-18

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for the school year 2008-2009 for Special Needs Pupils to in district and out of district schools; and

Page 41 03/18/09 WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with D&M Tours, 117 East 7th Street, Paterson, NJ for the school year 2008-2009 as follows:

Route # Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Days In-Out District/Reg/Spec Ed 6F School # 6 254.56 182 In District Special Education 6G School # 6 247.69 182 In District Special Education PS40 Slokem School 333.36 185 Out of District Special Ed PS60 School # 2 252.08 182 In District Special Education PS61 School # 2 252.08 182 In District Special Education PS63 School # 8 288.09 182 In District Special Education PS64 School # 10 272.66 182 In District Special Education PS65 School # 10 257.23 182 In District Special Education

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Total approximate cost: $393,710.58

Resolution No. C-19

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for Special Education Pupils to in district and out of district schools for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with Rudco Inc., 178 Autumn Street, Passaic, New Jersey for the school year 2008-2009 as follows:

Route # Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Days In-Out District/Spec Ed NS7 Norman S Weir 216.05 182 In District Special Education PX4 Phoenix School 246.86 180 Out of District Special Ed

Page 42 03/18/09 NMB4 Norman Bleshmen 204.40 180 Out of District Special Ed 19Q School # 19 215.40 182 In District Special Education CP18 CP Center 215.40 180 Out of District Special Ed CP21 CP Center 298.78 180 Out of District Special Ed PS37 Mt. Lakes HS 307.13 182 Out of District Special Ed PS53 Milburn Day 307.13 180 Out of District Special Ed

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education. Total approximate cost: $363,484.16

Resolution No. C-20

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for the school year 2008-2009 for Regular and Special Needs Pupils to in district and out of district schools; and

WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with Jordan Transport, 284 Main Street, Butler, New Jersey 07405 for the school year 2008-2009 as follows:

Route # Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Days In-Out District Programs CP19 CP Center 299.39 180 Out of District Special Needs 2J3 PCTI 218.19 180 Out of District Regular 2KA School # 2 239.46 182 In District Special Needs 2N School # 2 244.80 182 In District Special Needs PS73 Park School 231.49 180 Out of District Special Needs 3HRP HARP/Gym 78.10 79 In District Gym 4HRP HARP/Gym 82.91 79 In District Gym

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Special Needs $183,693.72 Regular $39,274.20 Athletics $12,719.79 Total approximate cost for the 2008-2009 school year: $235,687.71

Resolution No. C-21

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for the school year 2008-2009 for Special Needs Pupils to in district and out of district schools; and

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WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with A-1 Elegant, 24 Beechwood Road, Suite E-1, Summit, New Jersey for the school year 2008-2009 as follows:

Route # Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Days In-Out District/Reg/Spec Ed PS04 School # 7 307.64 182 In District Special Ed PS35 Mt. Carmel Guild 323.07 180 Out of District Special Ed

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education. Total approximate cost: $114,143.08

Resolution No. C-22

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for students to the Liberty Science Center for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, current contracts shall be renewed at the current 2.89% CPI increase for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State Business Administrator in renewing the following contracts with Murphy Bus Company, 262 Goffle Road, Hawthorne, NJ 07506, for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:

Route Destination 08/09 Per Diem Cost # of Buses for SY LIB1 Liberty Science Center 173.88 185

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Total Estimated cost for the 2008-2009 school year: $32,167.80

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WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide temporary transportation for special needs students to an in-district school for the 2008- 2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the district does not have a bid contract to provide this service, a transportation route had to be created after the start of the school year in order to be compliant to the students’ educational needs; and

WHEREAS, the district may solicit quotations for unanticipated transportation services as stated in Title 6A:27-9.12; and

WHEREAS, the district will award to the lowest, of three quotes and will later formally bid the route, as not to exceed the bid threshold;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education ratifies the action of the Business Administrator in awarding the temporary contract to Trans Ed Inc, 1 Jefferson Street, Passaic, NJ 07055:

Route #T150 – School # 4 90 # of Days $13,167.00 8:20am-3:00pm 2/10/2009-6/25/2009 In-District Special Needs NO AIDE

Contractor Vehicle Per Diem Aide Mileage Adj. Total Per Diem Trans Ed 146.30 48.00 2.00 146.30

NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Total approximate cost for the 2008-2009 school year is: $13,167.00

Resolution No. C-24

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for special needs students to in district schools for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Special Services has requested an additional bus aide as a personal aide for the student in accordance with their I.E.P.; and

WHEREAS, the District currently has an approved and existing transportation contract to the corresponding school with the Scholastic Bus Company; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has been notified that no goods or services will be provided to the district without first receiving a fully executed purchase order; that terms on the purchase order will be honored completely; if the vendor does not agree with the terms on the purchase order, the vendor will not provide any goods or services to the district until such time a new purchase order is completed or delivered with terms the vendor will honor; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State District Superintendent in approving the addendum with Trans Ed Inc, 1 Jefferson Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:

Page 45 03/18/09 Route # Aide Cost Number of Days Total Increase Start Date EHS4 52.00 84 4,368.00 2/18/09-6/25/09

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Approximate cost for the 2008-2009 school year: $4,368.00

Resolution No. C-25

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for special needs students to an in-district after school program for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the district does not have a bid contract to provide this service, a transportation route had to be created after the start of the school year in order to be compliant to the students’ educational needs; and

WHEREAS, the district may solicit quotations for unanticipated transportation services as stated in Title 6A:27-9.12; and

WHEREAS, the district will award to the lowest, of three quotes and will later formally bid the route, as not to exceed the bid threshold;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education ratifies the action of the Business Administrator in awarding the temporary contract to D&M Tours, 117 East Seventh Street, Paterson, NJ 07514 as follows:

Route #T151 – Martin Luther King-After School Program 20 # of Days $1,340.00 Mon and Wed only 5:10pm only PM Transportation In-District Special Needs Aide Needed

Contractor Vehicle Per Diem Aide Mileage Adj. Total Per Diem D&M Tours 48.00 19.00 0.00 67.00

NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent authorizes this action and the action is affirmed by the Paterson Board of Education.

Total approximate cost for the 2008-2009 school year is: $1,340.00

It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Inoa that Resolution Nos. C-1 through C-25 be adopted. On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Almario: Yes.

Comm. Best: Yes.

Comm. Guzman: Yes.

Comm. Hodges: Yes for all except for C-1 wherein I abstain from anything having to do with the YMCA. Otherwise, all the other items will be yes since I am a member of the board of directors of the YMCA.

Page 46 03/18/09 Comm. Inoa: I will say yes to all of them except C-9. I will abstain because I am a city employee.

Comm. Muhammad: Yes.

Comm. Taylor: Yes.

Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Comm. Hodges: The facilities committee has not met yet. We are anticipating a day of meetings later on this month with a wide number of personalities. Consequently, I'm only presenting D-1, which is the approval of a contract with Ransom Environmental.

Comm. Hodges reported that the Facilities Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution No. D-1:

Resolution No. D-1

WHEREAS, the District is in receipt of a Notice of Deficiency from NJDEP dated May 6, 2008, regarding the investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater combination discovered during the investigation of a discharge from an underground oil storage tank located at PS 11 which was discovered in 1997; and

WHEREAS, the District entered into an agreement with Ransom Environmental (proposal number 080128, dated May 19, 2008, in the amount of $13,555.00) for professional services related to the Remedial Action Workplan and Vapor Intrusion Investigation at this site; and

WHEREAS, the Remedial Action Workplan and Vapor Intrusion Investigation have been performed, and no contaminants of concern were detected in the soil, and therefore further air testing in the school building will not be required; and

WHEREAS, the submission of these sample results will address one of the items noted on the NJDEP Notice of Violation, however, further action is required by the District to address the remaining items and complete the Remedial Investigation at this site; and

WHEREAS, Ransom Environmental has provided the Paterson Public Schools with an additional proposal (number 080128B, dated December 15, 2008) in the amount of $34,425.00 for additional work to complete the Remedial Investigation and address all deficiency items noted by NJDEP; and

WHEREAS, Ransom Environmental has been successful in completing earlier phases of this project in a thorough and professional manner; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools accepts Ransom Environmental’s proposal number 080128B, dated December 15, 2008, in the amount of $34,425.00, for professional services related to the Remedial Investigation at School 11, so that a Purchase Order may be issued with due priority and the District can maintain compliance with the NJDEP schedule and avoid enforcement action and fines.

Page 47 03/18/09 It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Inoa that Resolution No. D-1 be adopted.

Comm. Taylor: Dr. Hodges, did they fix the hole in the roof at School 21 yet? That's the SDA. So what do we have to do? Go down to Trenton to get the hole fixed?

Comm. Hodges: Actually on the 25th we will be able to posit some of those questions because it's also School 5, School 21, and I think there are some other minor projects that are outstanding.

Comm. Taylor: So they are coming to town to help us fix it?

Comm. Hodges: To discuss what they are going to do again. We will put that for them to get more of a timetable. Until I get back to you it will be part of my facilities minutes.

Comm. Inoa: Did they get back to you about the elevators at Kilpatrick School?

Comm. Hodges: Your request was for the data on how many repairs we had to get done. That data was sent in one of the packets. I don't know if you received it.

Comm. Inoa: I saw the data but I know it was broken and I don't know whether they fixed it or not. They sent a report on how many times it had been...

Comm. Hodges: I will make sure that will be part of my facilities report, that status.

Comm. Inoa: Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Comm. Hodges: Is there any further discussion on facilities?

Comm. Taylor: When the people come from the SDA, who will be in that meeting with you?

Comm. Hodges: I will refer you to Mr. Kerr and to the Superintendent of Schools.

Dr. Clancy: We have two meetings. One is relative to the SDA long-term and current projects. That will include two members, our project manager Mr. Cleveland as well as someone from Trenton. Representing the district is myself, Mike Maglio, Mr. Kramer, Fran Finkelstein, and Marysol Berrios. Mr. Kerr is taking the day to join us and Dr. Hodges. The Mayor and Mr. Zambrano from the town is coming because we are also talking about referendum and shared use in our second meeting. So it’s a two-meeting morning.

Comm. Taylor: The one in May is shared use and that is what the state is asking us to do countywide and district wide now, to share different things that we can do together?

Dr. Clancy: But if you remember, I submitted to the Board and the Board approved an RFP to get proposals on shared use for athletic and recreational facilities. That's going on now this Friday and that included Hinchliffe and a number of facilities including the armory, parks, and school facilities. It's a little bit different than the total shared use. What the state is pushing is consolidation as well as shared use, which means purchasing of services and materials. We also have an agreement to study that also. So the town is doing a study of shared use of materials and services. We are doing the shared use of athletic and recreational facilities. That was our agreement.

Page 48 03/18/09 Comm. Taylor: With the city?

Dr. Clancy: With the city.

Comm. Taylor: Recreation and athletics. So that has to do with the fields and everything?

Dr. Clancy: That's the field’s indoor and outdoor athletic facilities.

Comm. Taylor: By indoor do you mean in the schools?

Dr. Clancy: Not just schools. The study is to look at municipal and school facilities as well as identify potential private facilities that could in fact be used by either the city or the schools in addition. So it’s setting a long-term plan in motion to get a more comprehensive athletic and recreational program. We, as a district, are the ones who are requesting the proposal. I wrote the specifications and I will get you a copy. It will come home this Friday.

Comm. Taylor: Another weekend package. Mr. Wimberly is part of our Board personnel that works with the recreation department. He is the director. Is he included in this?

Dr. Clancy: Absolutely. He, Mr. Roberto, and I met with the city and together we combined on identifying and writing the specifications. So the first part of this is assessing recreation and school fields and evaluating its use to see if it’s overused and how it’s being scheduled. Then once we determine the future needs, to identify potential ways of doing it a little differently. You will see when you see the specs on Friday.

Comm. Taylor: I just want to make sure that Mr. Wimberly is included because since Mr. Rocco used to be the head of recreation for the city Mr. Wimberly has done an excellent job over these last few years to reorganize and make sure that he touches base with the Board of Education and with the district to use a lot of the schools. A lot of our schools are used for night gyms and books and balls and I think he has done an excellent job in organizing and administrating who should be in it. Comm. Inoa is part of that whole system that they have to make sure the children get to use the buildings, use them properly, take care of the property, and they are in and out. They have a lot of tournaments that they have with that program. I believe there are more than 15 schools being used in the district by the recreation department. I know you are doing the survey and assessing, but I don't know about the fields. The fields I know are not very good for the children to play on. You can break your ankles or your legs and you can do a lot of damage to yourself using the fields that we have here now in the district. So I'll be glad when you can get this information to me. I'm very interested in it. I did recreation for over 25 years so I am familiar with this. So if you get that to me, I'd be glad to look at it and give you some recommendations.

Comm. Hodges: Any further discussion?

Comm. Taylor: You are going to tell me the months that you are going to meet later?

Comm. Hodges: We are meeting on March 25th.

Comm. Taylor: There is one in May. Dr. Clancy said one is going to be in May. March 25th?

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Dr. Clancy: Let me just correct that. The SDA meeting we've set up now to meet with the Mayor and the Board once a month or quarterly at the minimum from now on. It’s an established meeting. We used to do this four years ago when the SCC was here. Not everybody attends it, but we try to get together at least on a quarterly basis so that the town and district planning can be collaboratively. But the March meeting is on March 25th.

Comm. Taylor: What time?

Dr. Clancy: Is it the 25th or 4th? It's Wednesday morning, whichever date that is. It’s at 9:30 with the SDA and then it’s at 11:30 with the Mayor and the district.

Comm. Muhammad: Where?

Dr. Clancy: That's at our office.

On roll call all members voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.

POLICY COMMITTEE

Comm. Muhammad: The policy committee met on Monday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m. Board members in attendance were Comm. Hodges, Comm. Inoa, Comm. Taylor, and myself. Staff member was Dr. Clancy. Our agenda included policies for second reading, policies for first reading, policy alerts 183, 184, and 185, and policies to be abolished. The committee discussed the district’s regulations manual, which has been delivered from Strauss Esmay in proof form. Once the current revisions are included the Board will adopt those required by statute. The Superintendent will approve most regulations. There were two policies on petty cash and the other one on food service. The business administrator requested them to be updated. They are on the agenda for first reading. The committee reviewed policy alerts, 183, 184, and 185. There are a total of 16 policies. They are all before you for first reading. These policies and regulations and alerts must be adopted before April 24, 2009 so that an assurance statement is in the county office by that date. Therefore, the Board will need to have a second reading for these policies at our special meeting scheduled for March 30th. If there are any questions or concerns please get them to me as soon as possible. This information has been placed on the table for public view. There are also five policies that must be abolished due to revisions in the new state regulations. Strauss Esmay has replaced these policies with one policy on travel. That concludes my report. Our meeting was adjourned at 5:05. Are there any questions?

Comm. Muhammad reported that the Policy Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution Nos. E-1 and E-2:

Resolution No. E-1

WHEREAS, the Paterson Board of Education Policy Manual receives periodic revisions and additions; and

WHEREAS, the Policy Committee submitted policies to the Board for first reading; and

WHEREAS, a special public comment session was held at the March 11, 2009 workshop meeting; now therefore

Page 50 03/18/09 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following policies for second reading and adoption:

1400 Job Descriptions 1510 Rights of Persons With Handicaps or Disabilities/Policy on Non- Discrimination 1530 Equal Employment Opportunity 1550 Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices/Employment Practices Plan 2270 Religion in the Schools 6520 Payroll Deductions

FINALLY RESOLVED, that in the event any policy, part of a policy or section of the bylaws is judged to be inconsistent with law or inoperative by a court of competent jurisdiction or is invalidated by a policy or contract duly adopted by the State District Superintendent or Board of Education, the remaining bylaws, policies, and parts of policies shall remain in full effect.

Resolution No. E-2

WHEREAS, the Paterson Board of Education Policy Manual receives periodic revisions and additions; and

WHEREAS, the Policy Committee has reviewed policies for submission to the Board for first reading; and

WHEREAS, a special public comment session will be held at the first board meeting following the first reading on March 18, 2009, to comment on said policy; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following policies for first reading:

0142.1 Nepotism 1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator 1620 Administrative Employment Contracts 2428.1 Standards-Based Instructional Priorities 2460 Special Education 2467 Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents 5320 Immunization 5331 Management of Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools (M) 6423 Expenditures for Non-Employee Activities, Meals, and Refreshments 6470 Payment of Claims 6471 School District Travel 6510 Payroll Authorization 6620 Petty Cash 6830 Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 6832 Conditions of Receiving State Aid 8311 Managing Electronic Mail 8500 Food Services 9120 Public Relations Program

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that policies 0147.1, 0147.1A, 1440.1, 3440.1, and 4440.1 be abolished; and be it

Page 51 03/18/09 FINALLY RESOLVED, that in the event any policy, part of a policy or section of the bylaws is judged to be inconsistent with law or inoperative by a court of competent jurisdiction or is invalidated by a policy or contract duly adopted by the State District Superintendent or Board of Education, the remaining bylaws, policies, and parts of policies shall remain in full effect.

It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Taylor that Resolution Nos. E-1 and E-2 be adopted.

Comm. Taylor: The new paper that was sent to us on March 13th with additional materials doesn't have a number on it, the one with the travel. Is it supposed to have a resolution number on it? Is it supposed to be a continuation of E-2? Okay. It just didn’t have the number on the bottom. I didn't know where to put it. I have to file it.

Comm. Muhammad: Anything else?

Comm. Hodges: Yes. I just want to point out that the nepotism policy, which cost us a Board member, Mr. Al Moody had to step down because the nepotism policy that was issued by the State Department of Education one year ago or a year and a half ago would have hindered his family members from ever being promoted if he were on the Board. So he sacrificed himself and stepped down from the Board in order to make sure that his being a Board member didn't interfere with his family’s ability to be promoted if they were so deserving. They have just reversed that policy so that now Board members can be on the Board. This is the kind of confusion that we have to wrestle with. These policies shift and change with whatever whims. But the consequence for us is the loss of a very good Board member and subsequent turmoil. We sincerely hope that there is more thought and consideration in some of the future policy changes that are handed down because of the disruption and instability that they cause in the resulting districts. I just wanted to point that out.

Comm. Muhammad: Thank you. I agree with you totally.

Comm. Taylor: I think that this was a positive for the Paterson district because we caused them to think about this nepotism.

Comm. Hodges: Yes we did.

Comm. Taylor: We spoke about it and we wrote about it and I think they listened and they did do something about it. We’ve changed a lot of the laws and policies that they were trying to put on boards of education in the State of New Jersey. When I went to the conference in October many people from other districts and other boards of education were complaining about this and also about the travel and the food. They begrudged us having a sandwich or something to eat. People are coming from their jobs and we couldn’t eat. So we are limited to the amount of money that can be spent on a volunteer board. I don't mind checking on me. I don't eat that much and don't want that much. I'm volunteering and I'm sacrificing my time for it. I don't want to talk about that. But I'm saying that somebody sometimes listens to people like us. I know that Dr. Hodges seems like a broken record a lot of times. You do too and Mr. Kerr. But I'm telling you that it is heard. So if we just keep on doing what we have to do on behalf of boards of education and children in education and people who work in education - the teachers, the support teams and the parents - I think we will be heard.

Comm. Muhammad: Absolutely. I agree with you. Motion?

Page 52 03/18/09 Comm. Hodges: Your motion is already in place. We are in discussion.

Comm. Muhammad: I heard you. I have a motion. Can I do roll call now? I'm sorry, Ms. Almario. Mr. Kramer got me distracted so I didn't see you. I'm sorry.

Comm. Kerr: Do you want me to move him from there?

Comm. Muhammad: No. In case somebody wants to throw something leave him there.

Comm. Hodges: Go right ahead, Mr. President.

Comm. Almario: At the last meeting, I remember having asked Dr. Clancy through the chair if we have a set standardized policy of offenses and consequences. I noticed in one of the reports about violence in the classrooms that one child had sort of assaulted a teacher with an object and was given two days suspension. However, when another child was hurt with an object also by a student, that student’s consequence was three days. So I'm just wondering if we have a policy whereby there is uniformity of offenses and corresponding consequences for the kids in the district.

Dr. Clancy: The policy identifies if certain incidents occur. For example, if there is an assault on a teacher there is a very specific policy and there is a specific hearing that takes place. In some cases, depending on a special condition like special education, there may also be intervention and recommendation by a child study team that affects the placement or decision. So if it involves assault there are very specific procedures, policies, and consequences. But in the deliberation and consideration of the facts it may vary. So, for example, a student who is identified as having behavioral issues and receives extra support for that the consequences may be lessened because of the handicapping condition where another student who just simply did it out of maliciousness would be different. So there is some judgment relative to the student and the incident, but it follows the same procedure and if everything is equal the punishment should be the same in every case.

Comm. Taylor: Is that written somewhere?

Dr. Clancy: I'd have to check the new numbers. It used to be 5144 and 5114 were the discipline and consequences. I know the numbers are changing so I'll check that for you. It should be in our regulations and procedures.

Comm. Almario: Dr. Clancy, I just remember asking that again because I remember that when Mr. Tirri read his speech that was mentioned, that sometimes teachers are assaulted by students and very little consequences are given to these students.

Dr. Clancy: I heard that. We have specific procedures that we follow and I can tell you that I get all the reports. I met with a parent today who is appealing the decision of what we were doing. Students who carry weapons there are very specific hearings and very specific consequences, so if something occurs and it didn't go through that process then that could happen. But I'm simply saying that I know this year I receive those reports and I meet with the results and I sign off on all the assignments of the discipline.

Comm. Hodges: On your desk is a copy of some requests. The reason I raise that is because one of them pertains to having consistency in the enforcement of rules. I don't think that occurs here everywhere. It may occur in some buildings but it doesn't occur in all. The request, which will be presented to the Board for further discussion and study, is to bring about plans which incorporate this attention to the rules or finding ways to

Page 53 03/18/09 make sure that every student, teacher, administrator, and support staff knows what the rules are and adheres to them. That means that the administrators enforce the rules in a consistent and uniform fashion so that the students are not faced with some uncertainties or discrepancies on how these rules are enforced. I have said this on many occasions. If you have one person in a building enforcing the rules and somebody else in the building not enforcing the rules, then that causes confusion and in the minds of students there are no rules because they don't seem to be important to everybody. I think we really need to address that in a comprehensive manner going forward.

Comm. Taylor: With some of the reports that I see in the suspensions when there is an assault it's like 10 days, or most of the time it's 10 days, whether it's on a child or a teacher. I have seen expulsion when they have attacked teachers. I know that our association has taken many children and their families to court because of that. So I do see it in the writing but Dr. Hodges is correct. It is not the same throughout the district and I think everyone should be given that policy. The administrator should be given that policy. Dr. Clancy should make sure they all have it and live with that. I know the appropriate time given out of school for those offenses especially with a child that is challenged or has special needs you have to think of that. The child study team has to come in there and talk and provide guidance for how you can have a child out of school.

Comm. Hodges: Not just to the staff but also to the parents and children.

Comm. Taylor: So everyone knows.

Comm. Hodges: They need to know as well.

On roll call all members voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.

Items Requiring Acknowledgement of Review and Comments

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Comm. Taylor reported that the Personnel Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution No. F-1:

Resolution No. F-1

WHEREAS, the State District Superintendent recommends the appointment, salary adjustments, transfers, leave of absence approvals, dismissals, contract renewals of tenured and non-tenured employees; and

WHEREAS, the advisory Board of the Paterson Public School District has reviewed the recommendation of the State District Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, the advisory Board of the Paterson Board of Education has made comments as appropriate; and

WHEREAS, the advisory Board of the Paterson Board of Education communicated its expectations that such recommendations are made on a timely basis and include the proposed appointment, transfer, removal or renewal of tenured and non-tenured, certificated and non-certificated personnel in compliance with contractual and/or statutory requirements;

Page 54 03/18/09 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the advisory Board of the Paterson Board of Education acknowledges reviewing and making comments based on the personnel recommendations of the State District Superintendent adopted the March 18, 2009 Board meeting.

PERSONNEL

F.1 Motion to acknowledge that the advisory board of the Paterson Public Schools has reviewed the recommendation of the State District Superintendent and made comments as appropriate on the personnel recommendations by the Chief School Administrator including any appointments, transfer removals or renewal of certificated and non-certificated officers and employees. Further, the advisory board communicates its expectations that such recommendations are made on a timely basis and include the proposed appointment, transfer, removal or renewal of tenured and non-tenured, certificated and non-certificated personnel in compliance with contractual and/or statutory requirements. In addition, the State District Superintendent recommends the submission of the County Superintendent applications for emergent hire and the applicant’s attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-7.1 et. seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39- 17 et. seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A: 6-4 et. seq.

A. POSITION CONTROL ABOLISH/CREATE

NATURE OF POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION ACTION To abolish pc# Mathematics International HS 4752 Teacher To abolish pc# Department of To transfer salary line to account 695 Pupil Personnel number Services 11.000.216.320.749.000.0000.000 ( Purchased Professional Services) to enable the Division of Pupil Personnel Services to contract with a Speech Consultant who would come in and provide students with special needs speech related services per their individual educational plan. This is due to the inability of the district to locate a certificated speech specialist to fill the current vacancy. To abolish pc#s Special Education Department of To revise action# 847, 848, 849. 9249, 9250, & Teachers Early Childhood Action necessary to satisfy 07-08 9251 Early Childhood SAVS and Special Education corrective action plans for the 08-09 school year. To abolish pc# Director of Social Department of Effective February 2, 2009. 6170 Studies Social Studies To abolish pc# Director of No Child Department of Effective February 2, 2009.

Page 55 03/18/09 6505 Left Behind Curriculum and Instruction To abolish pc# Director of Department of Effective February 2, 2009. 4852 Academic Curriculum and Support/Language Instruction Arts K-8 To abolish pc# Supervisor of Department of Effective February 2, 2009. 3231 Curriculum and Curriculum and Instruction Instruction

POSITION CONTROL ABOLISH/CREATE (CONT.)

NATURE OF POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION ACTION To abolish pc# Supervisor of Staff 160 Ward Street Effective February 2, 2009. 1624 Development To abolish pc# Systems Analyst Department of 6658 Curriculum and Instruction To abolish pc# Executive Chief Department of 6612 Officer School Safety To abolish Instructional Out-of-District Current staff members are pc#s1507, 4481 & Assistants Placement assigned to classes that do 5164 not have enough students enrolled to justify the need for these Instructional Assistants. To abolish pc# Assistant Assistant 1705, 9282, 4109, Superintendent; Superintendent’s 6481, 4559, 9242, Deputy Office; 2221, 2503 Superintendent; No. 25; Instructional Deputy Assistant; Superintendent’s Confidential Office; Secretary; Department of World Secretary Senior Languages; Specialist; Department of Pupil Secretary Senior Personnel Services; Specialist; No. 30 Secretary Specialist; Academic Support Teacher To abolish pc# ESL Teacher No. 6 Due to low enrollment. 1002 To abolish pc# Administrative Department of Pupil Effective 2/17/09. 4335 Secretary Personnel Services To abolish pc# Instructional Out-of-District Current staff members are 1928 & 3266 Assistants Special Services assigned to classes that do not have enough students enrolled to justify the need

Page 56 03/18/09 for these Instructional Assistants. To create pc# Supervisor of Social Department of Replacing abolished 9336 Studies Curriculum and position of Director of Instruction Social Studies pc# 6170. To create pc# Director of Department of Effective February 2, 2009. 9335 Humanities Curriculum and Instruction To create pc# Director of Academic Department of Effective February 2, 2009. 9334 Support and No Academic Support Replacing abolished Child Left Behind and NCLB position of Academic Support Language Arts K-8 and Director of NCLB.

POSITION CONTROL ABOLISH/CREATE (CONT.)

NATURE OF POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION ACTION To create pc# 9333 Supervisor of Effective February 2, 2009. Program New position replaces Compliance & abolished position of the NJQSAC Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction pc# 3231. To create pc# 9332 Supervisor of Department of Effective February 2, 2009. School Academic Support New position replaces Improvement & and NCLB abolished position of the CAPA Supervisor of Staff Development. To create pc# 9328 Coordinator of Department of Replacing Chief Executive School Safety Security Officer of School Safety. To create three (3) Personal Assistant Out-of-District To be in compliance with the pc#s 9325, 9326, Placement IEPs for several classified 9327 students requiring the assistance of a Personal Assistant. Replacing 1507, 4481, 5164

B. RESIGNATIONS

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE Anderson, Sheila School Community Eastside HS 2/9/09 Liaison Arenas, Maribel Cafeteria Monitor No. 4 1/21/09 Cerezo, Miriam Cafeteria Monitor No. 27 11/14/08 Gayet, Lisa Grade 2 Teacher Alexander Hamilton 2/1/09 Academy Harding Lewis, Cafeteria Monitor No. 10 12/23/08 Shantay M. Mejia, Barbara Cafeteria Monitor No. 27 1/21/09 Ramirez, Candice Grades 6-8 Social No. 27 1/19/09

Page 57 03/18/09 Studies Teacher Robina, Frank Chief Executive Department of Security 2/2/09 Officer of School Services Safety Romero, Fior Cafeteria Monitor No. 18 1/8/09 Smith, Jaquiece NJYC Participant Adult School 10/28/08

C. SUSPENSIONS

D. RETIREMENTS

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE Rizzuto, Etta M. Science Teacher HARP Academy 12/1/08 Smizer, Mary Ann Technology No. 15 7/1/09 Coordinator

E. TERMINATIONS

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE Epps, Joan Lead Monitor No. 20 1/12/09 Lipscomb, Regina School No. 11 1/15/09 Community Liaison Lopez, Felicia Cafeteria Monitor No. 5 1/27/09

F. NON-RENEWALS

G. LEAVES OF ABSENCE

NAME POSITION LOCATION DATE OF LEAVE Acevedo, Yajira Instructional Assistant Alternative Middle 2/2/09-3/31/09 School Alegria, Victor Math Teacher Garrett Morgan 2/24/09-2/27/09 Academy Battiste-Romney, Keya Special Education No. 12 2/2/09-4/20/09 Teacher Bayram, Skye Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 9 12/2/08-1/30/09 Brown, Rahmann Akin Instructional Assistant Great Falls Academy 1/26/09-3/13/09 Castaneda, Maria Instructional Assistant No. 8 1/1/09-1/19/09 Cedeno, Mariel Administrative Department of 1/22/09-2/28/09 Secretary Language Arts Cicalo-De Caro, Nicole Grade 6 Teacher No. 24 1/5/09-6/30/09 DiMuro, Linda Grade 2 Teacher Martin L. King School 1/21/09, 1/27/09 2/4/09-5/1/09 Dominguez, Sandra Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 20 1/5/09-1/9/09 Grossman, Debra Special Education No. 18 11/5/08-1/30/09 Teacher Harris, Leiah Grade 2 Teacher No. 13 4/22/09-6/30/09 Harris, Patricia Ann Parent Coordinator John F. Kennedy HS 11/13/08-1/27/09 Kwiecenski, Leigh Ann Kindergarten Teacher No. 13 3/1/09-3/31/09

Page 58 03/18/09 Lee, Vera Social Studies Teacher International HS 1/1/09-5/29/09 LeGrand Christmas, English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS 9/1/09-6/30/10 Dory Renee Lincoln, Andrew Carpenter Department of Repairs 12/16/08-1/12/09 & Maintenance Martinez, Mirca Special Education No. 1 3/4/09-4/6/09 Teacher Meixedo, Marisol Instructional Assistant No. 1 2/2/09-5/1/09 Mroz, Susan Special Education Edward W. Kilpatrick 4/24/09-6/30/09 Teacher School Murphy, Kamala Personal Assistant No. 10 1/1/09-1/20/09 Pastor-Sabi, Emma R. Instructional Assistant STARS Academy 1/8/09-6/30/09 Paternoster, Pamela Academic Support Martin L. King School 10/23/08-3/31/09 Teacher Patterson, Tommie Instructional Assistant Eastside HS 1/19/09-5/15/09 Pesochinsky, Olga Math Teacher No. 5 2/18/09-5/20/09

LEAVES OF ABSENCE (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION DATE OF LEAVE Ruiz, Edith World Language No. 8 1/12/09-1/15/09 Teacher Simoneau, Carrie Grade 4 Teacher No. 9 2/1/09-4/17/09 Slota, Devra Special Education John F. Kennedy HS 11/12/08-1/31/09 Teacher Smith, Laurie Language Arts Teacher No. 12 11/21/08-1/2/09 Solensky, Gina C. Grade 1 Teacher No. 10 2/2/09-5/14/09 Suralik, Anna Art Teacher No. 8 6/8/09-6/30/09 Teats, James Art Teacher No. 26 11/24/08-12/24/08 Thomas, Loukisha Social Worker Eastside HS 5/1/09-6/30/09 Todoric, Wendy Business Education Sports Business 6/12/09-6/19/09 Teacher Academy

G1. LEAVES OF ABSENCE (RETURN TO ACTIVE STATUS)

NAME POSITION LOCATION RETURNED DATE Castaneda, Maria Instructional Assistant No. 8 1/20/09 Deyo, Trecia Personal Assistant No. 28 1/21/09 Lincoln, Andrew Carpenter Department of Repairs 1/13/09 & Maintenance McCombs-Re’Voal, School Secretary No. 28 1/5/09 Sharon Denise Murphy, Kamala Personal Assistant No. 10 1/21/09 VanSanten, Frank Carpenter Department of Repairs 1/16/09 & Maintenance Alexander, Kerrah Grade 1 Teacher No. 29 12/19/08 Domingez, Sandra Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 20 1/12/09 Galatin, Beatrice ESL Teacher No. 6 9/22/08 Santoro, Dana Grade 3 Teacher No. 10 1/5/09

Page 59 03/18/09 Scheyer, Suzanne Grade 2 Teacher No. 5 1/12/09 Smith, Laurie Grade 8 Language Arts No. 12 1/5/09 Teacher

H. APPOINTMENTS

NAME POSITION LOCATION DATE Bland, Juliun Cafeteria Monitor Martin L. King 1/26/09 $7.75/hr. School Bundick, Tamika Cafeteria Monitor No. 10 2/2/09 $7.75/hr. Carcamo, Roxana Lead Monitor PANTHER 2/17/09 $8.30/hr. Academy Carmichael, Linda Cafeteria Monitor No. 18 2/17/09 $7.75/hr. Chowdhury, Tazmina Mathematics PANTHER 2/2/09 $46,665/BA/ Step 1 Teacher Academy Compitello, Joseph Physical No. 13 2/2/09 $49,065/BA+30/ Step 1 Education Teacher Cooper, Adrienne Special Education John F. Kennedy 2/23/09 $52,065/ MA/ Step 4 Teacher HS

APPOINTMENTS (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION DATE DelaCruz, Squenia Home School Alexander 2/17/09 $11.50/hr. Community Liaison Hamilton Academy De Miguel, Juan Luis World Language No. 7 2/17/09 $53,565/MA/ Step 7 Teacher Diaz, Mario Carpenter/Locksmith Department of 2/17/09 $34,385/ Step 1 Facilities Fermin, Albania Grade 2 Teacher Alexander 2/9/09 $46,665/BA/ Step 1 Hamilton Academy Garcia, Ramona Coordinator of No. 18 2/9/09 $55,065/MA+30/ Step Instruction/Assessment 7 Gil, Jaquelina Instructional Assistant No. 2 1/26/09 $29,967/ Level 5/ Step 2 Gonzalez, Jennifer Lead Monitor International HS 2/16/09 $8.30/hr. Henry, Joyce Cafeteria Monitor Alexander 2/17/09 $7.75/hr. Hamilton Academy Hidalgo Diaz, Carmen Cafeteria Monitor No. 15 2/16/09 $7.75/hr. Ismail, Mona Instructional Assistant No. 9 1/26/09 $29,967/Level 5/ Step 2 Lopez, Julio C. School Psychologist No. 3 2/2/09

Page 60 03/18/09 $51,065 + $1,000 No. 11 stipend/MA/ Step 2 Marra, Jamie Grade 1 Teacher Martin L. King 2/3/09 $46,665/ BA/ Step 1 School Martinez, Bernadino Plumber Department of 2/17/09 $35,485/ Step 2 Facilities Matos, Randy Cafeteria Monitor Edward W. 2/17/09 $7.75/hr. Kilpatrick School McDonnell, Bryan Science Teacher HARP Academy 1/1/09 $46,665/BA/ Step 1 Megaro, Mark Art Teacher Eastside HS 10/1/09 $49,065/ BA+30/ Step 1 Mozulay, Leslie Learning Disabilities No. 21 2/9/09 Dardia Teacher Consultant $60,179/MA+30/ Step 13 Nyakora, Alice Special Education No. 15 2/2/09 $54,065/MA/ Step 8 Teacher Palecek, Heather Permanent Substitute No. 10 2/17/09 $22,000 (Art) Pereira, Rosemaire Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 21 1/1/09 $50,565/MA/ Step 1 Prezioso, Michelee Grade 6 Language No. 12 2/2/09 $51,065/MA/ Step 2 Arts Teacher Rawtani, Rashmi Associate Internal Department 1/26/09 $41,000.00 Auditor Internal Audit Reyes, Julio Maintenance Worker Department of 2/17/09 $36,685/ Step 3 (HVAC Mechanic) Facilities Rivera, Miriam J. Cafeteria Worker No. 4 2/17/09 $7.75/hr.

APPOINTMENTS (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION DATE Scarborough, Kenya Cafeteria Monitor No. 10 2/2/09 $7.75/hr. Serrano, Alida Cafeteria Monitor No. 29 2/16/09 $7.75/hr. Sinclair, Gladys School Secretary PANTHER 1/26/09 $27,123/ Step 7 Academy Slota, Alexis Special Education Roberto Clemente 10/1/08 $46,665/BA/ Step1 Teacher School

I. TRANSFERS

NAME FROM: POSITION FROM: TO: POSITION TO: LOCATION LOCATION Alcalde-Guardia, Instructional BUILD Academy Personal No. 7 Grace Assistant Assistant

Page 61 03/18/09 Ali, Suzan Personal Assistant Edward W. Personal Martin L. King School Kilpatrick School Assistant Andrea, Noelle Instructional No. 25 Instructional No. 25 Assistant pc#3253 Assistant (Kindergarten) pc#2159 Ayala, Graciella Director of NCLB Department of Vice Principal No. 27 Curriculum and Instruction Bauer, Suzanne Instructional No. 25 Instructional No. 25 Assistant (Special Assistant Education) (Kindergarten) Cohen, Judith Supervisor Department of Supervisor of Department of Curriculum Curriculum and Program and Instruction Instruction Compliance and NJQSAC DeJesus, Lucy Administrative Department of School No. 5 Secretary Pupil Personnel Secretary Services Harvell, Lori Supervisor Department of Supervisor Department of Curriculum Early Childhood and Instruction Holmes-Bussey, Social Worker Alexander Social Worker Alexander Hamilton Christine Hamilton Academy (.6) Academy (.6) No. 24 (.4) No. 4 (.4) James, Shaunta Guidance No. 5 Guidance No. 25 (.5) Counselor Counselor BUILD Academy (.5)

Kelly, Loretta C. Supervisor of Staff Department of Supervisor of Department of Curriculum Development Staff School and Instruction Development Improvement and CAPA Lane, Tammy ESL Teacher No. 4 ESL Teacher Alternative Middle School

TRANSFERS (CONT.)

NAME FROM: POSITION FROM: TO: POSITION TO: LOCATION LOCATION McCormick, Mary School Nurse Department of School Nurse No. 15 Nursing Nelson, Travis Personal Assistant New Roberto Personal No. 7 Clemente School Assistant Norman, Tanya Acting Director of Department of Acting Eastside HS Guidance and Pupil Personnel Supervisor- Counseling Services Department Head for Guidance Ogujie, Ezekiel Personal Assistant Out-of-District Personal Martin L. King School Assistant Roman, Madeline Director of Department of Director of Department of Academic Academic Curriculum and Academic Support/NCLB

Page 62 03/18/09 Support-Language Instruction Support & Arts K-8 NCLB Sangster, Roger Instructional Eastside HS Personal Eastside HS Assistant Assistant Scott-Collins, Computer Teacher HARP Academy Technology No. 4 Marquetta Coordinator Smizer, Mary Ann Technology No. 15 Computer No. 15 Coordinator Teacher Tanner, Rickenya Personal Assistant Eastside HS Personal Eastside HS Assistant Tavarez, Julio Computer Teacher No. 15 Technology No. 15 Coordinator Vasquez-Hill, Speech Therapist Roberto Speech No. 3 (.8) Patricia Clememte School Therapist No. 24 (.2) (.6) No. 3 (.4) Walker, Brenda Grade 5 Teacher No. 11 Grade 4 Math No. 5 Teacher Williams, Annalesa Director of Social Department of Director of Department of Curriculum Studies Curriculum and Humanities and Instruction Instruction

J. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

K. OTHER

NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Anton, Glenn Grade 7 Teacher No. 11 In full and final settlement of PEA Grievance No. 06-14, pay former employee in the amount of $952.00 less appropriate deductions. Not to exceed $952.00. Blakely, Carlotta Supervisor of Early Department of Early To stop the $250.00 monthly stipend Childhood Childhood for providing services as Acting Director of Early Childhood. DeCroce, Nadia Grade 4 Teacher No. 17 To hire as a substitute for the breakfast program . Favors, James Assistant Wrestling Eastside HS To hire as Assistant Wrestling Coach Coach at Eastside HS for the winter 2008-09 athletic season. Not to exceed $4,805.00 Fermin, Albania Grade 2 Teacher Alexander Hamilton To rescind the appointment as the Academy Kindergarten Teacher at School No. 26. Granata, Teresa Special Education No. 15 To return to pc#5036, Teacher of Teacher Special Education at School No. 15 effective January 15, 2009. Kulaksiz, Gunnur Personal Assistant No. 9 To compensate for additional hours. Student at No.9 will participate in the after-school program from

Page 63 03/18/09 present until April 23, 2009. Studen requires the assistance of his Personal Assistant to attend the program. Compensation to Personal Assistant is for 1 hour per day x 40 days x $24.00 per hour = $960.00. Not to exceed $960.00. Llanos, Ricardo World Language John F. Kennedy HS To hire as an English Teacher to Teacher teach the Saturday HSPA Program on 1/10, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21 and 2/28/09 replacing Herbert Penherrera at $34.00 per hour 3 ½ hours per Saturday not to exceed $714.00. Lockhart-Townsend, Food Service No. 28 To remove from edumet database. Keema Substitute McKeon, Joan Special Education No. 1 To correct data pc#4060 from (.4) Teacher FTE 20.211.100.101.705.000.0000.002/ (.6) FTE 20.227.100.101.705.000.0000.002 to 20.228.100.101.705.000.0000.002 Not to exceed $60,000.00

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Montalvo, Mildred Instructional Math No. 8 Adult Education funds to replace Literacy Coach Monica Garcia as a GED teacher for 2 hours a day, 3 days a week, at $34.00 per hour for approximately 18 weeks from 02/02/09-06/05/09 according to the guidelines and procedures of funded programs for FY 2008-2009 continuation of program. Not to exceed $3,672.00. Morales, Denise Lead Monitor No. 27 To supervise breakfast program ½ hour daily at a rate of $8.30 per hou from September 2008 to January 12, 2009. Not to exceed $307.10. Morris, Ann Math Teacher John F. Kennedy HS To hire as a Drop-Out Preventions/Credit Recovery Math Teacher. Starting February 4, 2009 ending June 23, 2009. To work no more than 95 days at 2 hours per day at the rate of $34.00 per hour equal to $6,460.00 for the 2008- 2009 school year at John F. Kennedy High School. Not to

Page 64 03/18/09 exceed $6,460.00. Oliver, Brian Reading Teacher Eastside HS Adjust salary from BA step 1 $46,665.00 to BA step 4 $48,165.00 in order to reflect previous teaching experience. Podhoretz, Mordecai Director of Department of Pupil Process payment for accumulated Secondary Special Personnel Services vacation days( 28.50) in the amount Education DPPS of $12,120 Not to exceed $12,120 Quinones, Jonathan Student Worker John F. Kennedy HS To remove from edumet database. Robina, Frank Chief Executive Department of To process payment for Officer of School Security accumulated vacation days as per Safety contractual agreement. Effective 2/2/09 for the 2008-2009 school year. Rush, Michael J. Deputy 35 Church Street 2nd To process payments for (11.5) sick Superintendent floor days and (14.375) vacation days due to his retirement effective January 1, 2009. Not to exceed $19,238.84. Sabella, Kyle Instructional Public Safety In full and final settlement of PEA Assistant Academy Grievance No. 08-50, pay former employee in the amount of $500.00, less appropriate deductions, as class coverage compensation. Not to exceed $500.00.

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Saleem, Hafiz English Teacher Eastside HS To temporarily assign a Read 180 Teacher at Eastside HS, to teach one section of the Read 180 Strategic Reading class at Public Safety and Sports Business Academy every other day until June 30, 2009 or until such a time as the current personnel issue at Public Safety and Sports Business Academy is resolved. At no additional cost. Sangster, Roger Assistant Eastside HS To hire as an Assistant Basketball Basketball Coach Coach for the winter 2008-09 athletic season. Prorated from the effective date 2/9/09. Not to exceed $4,355.00. Sevano, Dennis Interim Assistant 35 Church Street- 1 To increase the daily per diem rate Superintendent for floor from $500 to $600 effective January School 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009. Administration Slota, Debra Special Education New Roberto Approval of non-accumulated days

Page 65 03/18/09 Teacher Clemente School granted under article 18:3-2 of the contract agreement between the Paterson Public Schools and PEA less substitute pay of $110.00 per day from 1/8/09 to 1/31/09

Sportelli, Phyllis Teacher Study Eastside HS Approval of non-accumulated days Review under article 18:3-2 of the contract Assessment agreement between the Paterson Publics Schools and PEA less substitute pay $110.00 per day.

Triolo, Michelle Special Education No. 1 To correct data for pc#2450 Special Teacher Educaton Teacher 20.228.100.101.705.000.0000.002 To Special Education Teacher (.4) FTE 20.211.100.101.705.000.0000.002/ (.6) FTE 20.227.100.101.705.000.0000.002 Not to exceed $60.000.00. Urgovitch, Anne Technology No. 18 Substitute coverage for the Teacher breakfast program .

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Walter, John English Teacher Eastside HS To hire as Test Coordinator at Eastside HS after school and/or Saturdays from January 12- February 27, 2009, at $34.00 per hour, not to exceed thirty (30) hours and not to exceed a total of $1,020.00. Wong, Guillermo Bilingual/ESL No. 21 In full and final settlement of PEA Teacher Grievance No. 06-52, restore the 2007-2008 increments of teaching staff member retroactive to July 1, 2007. In accordance with the Settlement Agreement, Mr. Wong shall be placed on BA step 10 of the Teachers’ Salary Guide for the 2007-2008 school year at a salary o $51,165.00. Mr. Wong shall remain on BA step 10 of the Teacher’s Salary Guide for the 2008-2009 school year until such time as a successor collective bargaining agreement is reached. Upon settlement of the collective

Page 66 03/18/09 bargaining agreement, Mr. Wong’s 2008-2009 step and salary shall be adjusted accordingly. Not to exceed $6,200.00.

To compensate seven hundred and thirty-five (735) teachers in the district to participate in Professional Learning Communities held during non school hours at a rate of $34.00 per hour. Hours not to exceed 4230 hours in total. Not to exceed $143,820.00. NAME POSITION LOCATION Abayhan, Leyla Grades 7 & 8 Language Arts No. 9 Teacher Abbood, Debbie Kindergarten Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Abetamarco, Petra Grade 3 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Acosta, Myrna ESL Teacher No. 3 Acree, Annie Grade 5 Teacher No. 4 Actable, Donna Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Adams, Philomena Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Adorno, Gisela ESL Teacher No. 15 Aguado-Holtje, Nancy Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION Aguilar, Alfredo Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 30 Aguilar, Mario Math Teacher Eastside HS Albert, James School Psychologist No. 12 Albert, Louis Instructional Literacy Coach Academy of Performing Arts Albritton, Michelle Academic Support Teacher No. 12 Alea-Schlichting, Ana Science Teacher Eastside HS Alfieri, Rosarie Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Algea, Yolanda Grades 6-8 Bilingual/ESL No. 3 Teacher Ali, Fatimah Grade 1 Teacher No. 29 Allan, Ahfah Kindergarten Bilingual/ESL No. 9 Teacher Allen -Thomas, Greta Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Allen, Charlene Special Education Teacher No. 12 Allen, Robert Grade 6 Language Arts Teacher No. 18 Almanzar, Laura Grade 1 Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 3 Almonte, Elizabeth Special Education Teacher No. 13 Almonte, Griselda Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 15 Alsharif, Christine Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher No.5 Alves, Grace Grade 5 Language Arts Teacher No. 7 Amaro, Johanna World Language Teacher Eastside HS

Page 67 03/18/09 Andersen, Mary Alice Grade 1 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Anderson, Carlene Kindergarten Teacher No. 12 Appel, Jennifer Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Aquart, Geraldine Grades 6-8 Language Arts Norman S. Weir School Teacher Arbulu, Mary World Language Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Ardis, Fred Grade 8 Teacher No. 9 Ardis, Vince Special Education Teacher No. 10 Arnett, Lavinia Kindergarten Teacher No. 6 Artigliere, LouAnn Coordinator of No. 19 Instruction/Assessment Atieh, Fran Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Avino, James English Teacher Eastside HS Bacallao, Cindy Special Education Teacher No. 10 Baldwin, Howard Technology Coordinator No. 11 Teacher Balsalmo, Salvatore Social Studies Teacher Eastside HS Banerjee, Banmali Math Teacher Eastside HS Barca, JoAnn Coordinator of No. 1 Instruction/Assessment Barnes, Yasmin Developmental ESL Teacher Eastside HS Barnes, Zakiyyah Grade 2 Teacher No. 14 Barone, Melissa Grade 2 Teacher No. 21 Barrett, Joshua English Teacher Barry, Jayne Special Education Teacher No. 27 Barth, Jacqueline Kindergarten Teacher No. 10 Basalo-Vazquez, Josefa World Language Teacher No. 29 Batchelor, Jennifer Grade 3 Teacher No. 30 Bauch, Lisa Grade 1 Teacher No. 1 Begyn, Rosemary Grade 2 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Bellini, Jennifer Special Education Teacher No. 1

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION Bellizzi, Gerard Science Teacher BUILD Academy Bench, Melissa Grade 5 Math Teacher No. 7 Benfatti, Janet Grade 8 Teacher No.5 Benmergui, Becky Grade 3 Bilingual Teacher No. 3 Benson, Linda Grade 7 Teacher No. 26 Bergen, Kelley Special Education Teacher No. 9 Berkowitz, Beverly Grade 5 Teacher No. 4 Bernard, Karen Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Bertino, Mary Grades 5-8 Math & Science Academy of Performing Arts Teacher Bethea, Ophelia Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School

Page 68 03/18/09 Bethea, Penny Grade 5 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Bido, Kozeta Special Education Teacher No. 15 Bilong, Marie World Language Teacher International HS Blackmore, Brian Science Teacher PANTHER Academy Blanca, Martinez Kindergarten Bilingual/ESL No. 10 Teacher Bland, Jodie Grade 4 Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Blauvelt, Richard Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 30 Teacher Bligh, Jennifer Grade 4 Teacher No. 30 Blue-Gaskins, Yolanda Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Boatner, Pat Instructional Literacy Coach No. 25 Bonds, Peggy Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 15 Teacher Bonner, Pat Grades 7 & 8 Social Studies No. 25 Teacher Bonora, Virginia Grade 5 Teacher No. 9 Bostick, Vernita Guidance Counselor Eastside HS Botti, Frank Guidance Counselor Norman S. Weir School Bouchard, Patricia Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Bowman, Beverly Grade 1 Teacher` No. 21 Boyer, Raysa Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 25 Brackett, Sherri Computer Teacher No. 30 Bradshaw, Stephanie Grade 4 Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Brandt, Diana Grade 5 Teacher No. 15 Branwell, Mauricio Instructional Assistant Eastside HS Bray, Ruth Instructional Literacy Coach Roberto Clemente School Brewer, John Grade 2 Teacher No. 25 Braico, Cosmo Grade 7 Math/7 & 8 Social No. 3 Studies Teacher Brooks, Barbara Special Education Teacher Department of Early Childhood Brooks, Mellie Grade 3 Teacher No. 26 Brown, Antoinette Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 21 Brown, Kareen Grade 1 Teacher No. 30 Brown, Lisa Social Studies Teacher International HS Brown, Maria Grade 4 Teacher No. 28 Brown, Patricia Family & Consumer Science Teacher Brown, Bree Grade 3 Teacher Roberto Clemente School OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION Browne, Maggie Grade 1 Reading Recovery No. 9 Teacher Bunch, Vanessa Instructional Literacy Coach No. 4 Burchill, John Math Teacher Eastside HS Bussanick, Claire Math Teacher Eastside HS

Page 69 03/18/09 Bynum, Kimyetta Grade 2 Teacher No. 10 Calamita, Thomas Grade 8 Teacher No. 26 Calfayan, Marissa Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Callegari, Regina Grade 4 Bilingual/ESL No. 3 Teacher Campagna, Priscilla Grade 1 Teacher No. 21 Campo, Julie Grade 2 Teacher No. 9 Campos, Tara Grade 4 Teacher No. 25 Cangro, Darcia Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Canonico, Alexis Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 15 Teacher Cantatore, Angela Instructional Math Literacy BUILD Academy Coach Canzano, Jane Math Teacher PANTHER Academy Capers, Sonia Grade 8 Language Arts No. 4 Teacher Caraccio, Jean Special Education Teacher Department of Early Childhood Carafello, Christine Special Education Teacher No. 9 Caranagna, Laura Kindergarten Teacher Dale Avenue School Cardell, Carolyn Grade 1 Teacher No. 27 Carino, Teresa ESL Teacher Carlin, Adriana Grade 1 Teacher No. 29 Carnero, Aleisy Kindergarten Teacher Roberto Clemente School Caroselli, Linette Grade 8th Teacher No. 13 Carrasquillo, Shiela Grade 7 Language Arts No. 10 Teacher Carriero, Domenic Applied Technology Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Carrington, Nina Guidance Counselor No. 26 Carroll, Raymond Grade 6 Social Studies No. 12 Teacher Carter-Mason, Chyrell Grades 6 & 7 Language Arts Alexander Hamilton Academy Teacher Cartwright, Nicole Grade 8 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Cascamo, Joann Art Teacher No. 25 Cecala, Patrick Grade 1 Teacher No.5 Cecere, Joseph Grade 7 Language Arts No. 21 Teacher Cedano, Mercedes Special Education Teacher No. 1 Cepero, Adrian Grade 5 Teacher No. 1 Cerone, Christina Grade 2 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Chadderton, Cheryl Instructional Literacy Coach Department of Early Childhood Charles, Kelly Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente

Page 70 03/18/09 School Chiodo, Barbara Academic Support Teacher No. 9 Chlupsa, Sheila Coordinator of Instruction No. 12 Chowhan, Mary Math Teacher Cilente, Ronald Grades 6-8 Science Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Cintron, Anibal Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 8 Cirillo-Delgado, Stefanie Grade 7 Language Arts No. 7 Teacher Cleaves, Renee Special Education Teacher No. 10 Cleaves, Wanda Grade 8th Teacher No. 13 Clinton, Carmen Instructional Math Literacy No. 3 Coach

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION Cobos, John Grade 8 Language Arts No. 4 Teacher Codling, Winston Military Science Teacher Eastside HS Coldiron, Carmen Instructional Literacy Coach No. 17 Collins, Robert Special Education Teacher Eastside HS Compesi, JoAnn Special Education Teacher International HS Congoa, Fadime Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 9 Conlee, William Grades 7-8 Math Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Constable, Nancy Music Teacher No. 1 Correa, Nancy Grade 6 Bilingual Teacher No.5 Covelli, Andrea Special Education Teacher No. 25 Cox, Deborah Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Cox, Wendy Grades 6-8 Language Norman S. Weir School Arts/Social Studies Teacher Coxen, Angella Library Media Specialist New Roberto Clemente School Crawford, Heather Grade 4 Teacher No. 2 Crotty, LouAnn Instructional Math Literacy No. 14 Coach Crowley, Lauren Speech Teacher Department of Early Childhood Cruz, Jocelyn Grade 4 Teacher No. 15 Culmone, Margaret Grade 3 Math Teacher No. 6 D’Imperio, Deanne Kindergarten Teacher No. 30 Dahab, Thomas Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Darden, Samantha Grade 5 Teacher No. 13 Dargento, Catherine Kindergarten Teacher No. 30 (substitute) Davis, Vincenza Special Education Teacher No. 3 DeAngelo, Cindy Kindergarten Teacher No. 9 DeAvila, Michael Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 15

Page 71 03/18/09 DeCroce,Nadia Grade 4 Teacher No. 17 Del Arca, Cecilia Kindergarten Teacher No. 29 Delano, Theresa Grade 6 Social Studies No. 9 Teacher Delgado, Rosaly Grade 1 Teacher No. 21 DeLuccia, Rosemary Kindergarten Teacher No. 10 DeMolli, Melissa Physical Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Deodato, Darcel Grades 6-8 Social Studies Alexander Hamilton Academy Teacher DeSalvo, Beverly Grade 8 Language Arts No. 9 Teacher Diaz, Katherine Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 15 Teacher Dickinson, Geri Instructional Literacy Coach No. 21 DiGiacomo, Helida Grade 1 Teacher No. 19 DiGiacomo, Mark Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 4 Dimartino, Lillian Grades K-5 Teacher No. 19 Dimitrion, Debra Jamie Grades 6-8 Social Studies No. 15 Teacher DiMuro, Linda Grade 2 Teacher No. 30 Dine-Matos, Diana Grade 2 Math Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Diodonet, Sandra Instructional Literacy Coach No. 15 Dittmer, Danielle Grade 1 Teacher No. 14 Dixon, Tamasha Grade 1 Teacher No.5 Doerner, Janice Grade 1 Teacher No. 25 Doherty, Jennifer Grade 5 Science Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Donohue, Kathy Grade 3 Teacher No. 25 Dougherty, Bridget Grade 4 Teacher No. 12

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION Douglas, Christopher Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 15 Douglas, Shaun Physical Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Drummond, Samantha Physical Education Teacher No. 1 Duvernay, Elizabeth Grade 1 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Eckardt, June Coordinator of No. 25 Instruction/Assessment Ekici, Nurcan Kindergarten Teacher No. 15 Elton, Annette Grade 5 Language Arts Teacher No. 25 English, Reginald Special Education Teacher No. 6 Erickson, Heather Grade 1 Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Errity, Maureen Grade 1 Language Arts Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Espinosa, Janet Kindergarten Teacher No. 25

Page 72 03/18/09 Esquiche, Ronald Technology Coordinator No. 19 Estevez, Giselle Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Estupinan, Dany Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 25 Ewan, Caroline Grade 1 Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Eyzaguirre, Michelle Grade 4 Language Arts Teacher No.5 Fabor, Christopher Art Teacher International HS Falek, Debra Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 7 Falzo, Sharon Kindergarten Teacher No. 25 Farley, Renee Computer Teacher No. 15 Fatica, Denise Grade 2 Teacher No. 17 Feeney, Nikky Grade 5 Teacher No. 15 Ferraro, Ruth Grade 4 Social Studies Teacher No. 27 Ferrera, Celeste Instructional Math Literacy No. 29 Coach Ferreri, Vilma Grade 5 Bilingual Teacher No. 15 Fields, Marvin Grade 2 Teacher No. 1 Flaherty, Angela Grade 3 Teacher No. 14 Fogle, Alva Special Education Teacher No. 8 Fonceca, Maria World Language Teacher No. 17 Forchette, Chris-Ann Special Education Teacher No. 29 Forsatz, Molly Coordinator of No. 13 Instruction/Assessment Fox, Melissa Grade 5 Teacher No.5 Francis, Yorkanis Special Education Teacher No. 13 Francisco, Maria Physical Education Teacher No. 12 Frank-Goffe, Heather Special Education Teacher No. 27 Franklin, Matthew Instructional Math Literacy Urban Leadership Academy Coach Frankoski, Jean Grade 4 Teacher No. 19 Frazier, Tiffany Grade 1 Teacher No. 1 Freeman, Heidi Instructional Assistant Eastside HS Frega, Pamela Academic Support Teacher No. 12 Fresse, Javier Grade 4 Teacher No. 28 Frey, Ellen Academic Support Teacher No. 6 Gagliardo, Lisa Kindergarten Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Galeos, Olympia Kindergarten Teacher No. 30 Galitz, Bairis Instructional Literacy Coach Urban Leadership Academy Gallina, Dianne G. Coordinator of No. 28 Instruction/Assessment Garcia, Lourdes Grade 4 Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 18

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Garcia, Lynette Special Education Teacher Roberto Clemente School Garcia, Sylvia Grade 3 Bilingual Teacher No. 18 Gates, Michelle Instructional Literacy Coach Norman S. Weir School Gavel, Nancy Instructional Math Literacy No. 13 Coach Gayet, Lisa Kindergarten Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Generals, Denise Grade 2 Teacher No. 1 Gentile, Lucia Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Gerding, Susan Kindergarten Teacher No. 21 Gerry, Rosemary Grade 4 Teacher No. 14 Gersten, Stacy Grade 4 Teacher No. 10 Giannotta, Rosemary Grade 8 Language Arts Teacher No. 25 Giarusso, Colleen Grade 2 Teacher No. 9 Gibson, Denise Grade 5 Teacher No. 4 Giella, Jessie Internal Suspension No. 25 Giesler, Patricia Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Gilmore, Donna Grade 6 Literacy Coach New Roberto Clemente School Giordano, Lindsay Special Education Teacher No. 1 Glaubach, Shirley Coordinator of No. 3 Instruction/Assessment Glenn, Lena Special Education Teacher No. 4 Goldman, Rebecca Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Gomez-Korac, Patricia World Language Teacher No. 30 Gonzalez, Jacqueline Bilingual Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Gonzalez, Karen Grade 1 Teacher No. 3 Gonzalez, Sandralis ESL Teacher No. 2 Gordon, Patricia Library Media Specialist No. 12 Goteh, Domenica Grade 1 Teacher No. 2 Goulis, Vicky (substitute) Instructional Math Literacy Alexander Hamilton Coach Academy Gourley, Maureen Math Teacher Silk City Academy Graham, Jill Grades 7 & 8 Science Teacher No. 25 Grath, Samantha Social Studies Teacher Gray, Doris Instructional Math Literacy No. 12 Coach Greco, Rose Grades K-2 ESL Teacher No. 8 Greenspan, Deborah Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Grennan, Roberta Grade 5 Teacher No. 15 Grieco, Patricia Grade 4 Teacher No. 29 Grilk, Brian Science Teacher Grillo, Brenda Kindergarten Teacher No. 30

Page 74 03/18/09 Groenewal, Kelly Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Grossman, Amy Special Education Teacher No. 2 Guarente, Helen Grade 4 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Gutt, Jeffrey Technology Coordinator New Roberto Clemente School Hagen, Beth Special Education Teacher No. 26 Haggerty, Thomas Physical Education Teacher No. 29 Haglund, Judy Specialist Teacher Department of Early Childhood Hall, Judith English Teacher Eastside HS Hall, Reggie Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 25 Hammond, Doreen Science Teacher Eastside HS Hammond-Barnes, Debra Special Education Teacher No. 4 Hanania, Louise Grade 2 Teacher Roberto Clemente School

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Hannoush, Rola Special Education Teacher No. 1 Harrell-Simmons, Tammie Special Education Teacher Eastside HS Harris, Gwen Special Education Teacher No. 6 Harris, Todd Special Education Teacher No. 12 Harvey, Patricia Library Media Specialist International HS Harvey, Rebecca Coordinator of No. 29 Instruction/Assessment Henderson, Lucille Grade 2 Teacher No. 19 Hepsen, Dorothea Grade 4 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Hernandez, Anel Kindergarten Teacher No. 14 Hernandez, Edwin Technology Coordinator New Roberto Clemente School Hernandez, Norma Bilingual Teacher No. 15 Heyaime, Carmen Kindergarten Teacher No. 14 Hicks, Linda Special Education Teacher Eastside HS Hilbert, Freida Instructional Math Literacy No. 28 Coach Hilbert, Tyeshia Grade 5 Teacher No. 27 Hill, Shakeena Grade 5 Teacher No.5 Hindie, Antoinette Technology Coordinator No. 25 Hinton, Reganne Grade 4 Language Arts No. 6 Teacher Hiras, Jhon Grade 6 Science Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Hodges, Faith Grade 3 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Hogans, Kelly Grade 4 Math Teacher No. 18 Holder, Charla Instructional Math Literacy No. 4 Coach

Page 75 03/18/09 Holman, Gary Special Education Teacher No. 28 Hope, Laura Grade 6 Language Arts No. 25 Teacher Hopps, Gayle Special Education Teacher No. 15 Horta, Cristina ESL Teacher No. 3 Houthuysen, Glenn Grade 5 Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Howson, Howard Science Teacher Eastside HS Huachaca, Herbert Development ESL Teacher Eastside HS Ibeh, Cecilia Special Education Teacher No. 21 Infante, Yamira Grades 3 and 4th Bilingual No. 21 Teacher Insler, Sean English Teacher Eastside HS Itez, Ferida Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 15 Izone, Charlene Coordinator of BUILD Academy Instruction/Assessment Izquierdo, Maria Elena ESL Teacher Jackson, Renee Grade 4 Teacher No. 9 Jackson-Davis, Ellen Computer Teacher No. 25 James, Nancy Music Teacher No. 30 James, Shaunta Guidance Counselor No. 25 Jasenovic, Ellis Music Teacher Jasper, Aaron Grade 3 Teacher No. 14 Jaume, Naomi Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 21 Jenkins, Carolyn Library Media Specialist No. 25 Jenkins, Nellie Grades 7 & 8 Social Studies No. 10 Teacher Jimenez, Jessica Instructional Assistant No. 14 Jones, Etta Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 6 Jones, Leslie Grade 3 Teacher No. 17

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Jones, Sylvia (substitute) Instructional Math Literacy No. 21 Coach Jones-Flemings, Julie Grade 3 Teacher No. 25 Kalebek, Mel Science Teacher PANTHER Academy Kamen, Lynn Grades 6-8 Social Studies No. 6 Teacher Kaminiski, MaryAnn Special Education Teacher No. 29 Kaminski, Patricia Art Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Kanter, Karen Kindergarten Teacher Dale Avenue School Kaplan, Rosemarie Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 2 Kaplan, Sagal Grade 6 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Karcher, Deirdre Grade 3 Teacher No. 29 Kassteen, Tracy Grade 2 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Kat, Samira Master Teacher Department of Early

Page 76 03/18/09 Childhood Kearney, Cassandra Grade 1 Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Kearney, Linda ESL Teacher No. 29 Kelly, Priscilla (substitute) Kindergarten Teacher No. 30 Khan, Shkeirra Special Education Teacher No. 6 Kiel, Barbara Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Kim, Sunjoo Technology Coordinator No. 1 Kincherlow, Likeshia Grade 6 Teacher No. 26 King, Alessandra Grades 5 and 6 Bilingual No. 18 Teacher Kiper, Nalan Grades 6 & 8 Math Teacher No. 4 Kirkman, Sharon Grade 1 Teacher No. 14 Kitchen, Aida Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Kline, Annette Instructional Literacy Coach No.5 Kober, Christine Technology Coordinator Academy of Performing Arts Kolb, Jeffrey Science Teacher Kolb, Lynn Grade 2 Teacher No. 25 Kopic, Rosa Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 7 Korach, Zoran World Language Teacher International HS Kownacki, Debbie Grade 3 Teacher No. 13 Kreitz, Nikki Grade 4 Teacher No. 17 Krisak, MariEllen Grade 4 Teacher No. 17 Lachapel, Jose Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 15 Lagos, Virginia Instructional Math Literacy New Roberto Clemente Coach School Lambert, Hilary Special Education Teacher No. 29 Lampone, Leanne Special Education Teacher No. 29 Landis, Jaime Kindergarten Teacher No. 30 Lantigua, Mary Elizabeth Kindergarten Teacher No. 29 Lape, Beverly Grades 5 & 6 Language Arts Academy of Performing Arts Teacher Larosiliere, Victoria Special Education Teacher No. 8 LaSala, Mary Library Media Specialist No. 4 LaSasa, Martine Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Lavelle, Ann Special Education Teacher Roberto Clemente School Lavy, Melissa Science Lab Teacher No. 18 Lawrence, Kathy Special Education Teacher No. 15 Laws, Daryl Grade 4 Teacher No. 25 Ledbetter, Natasha Grade 6 Teacher No.5 Lee, Linette Grade 4 Teacher No. 15 Leonard-Kunzig, Carol Grade 5 Math Teacher No. 25

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NAME POSITION LOCATION LeProtto, Linda Coordinator of Norman S. Weir School Instruction/Assessment Leshno, Sue Ellen Special Education Teacher No. 18 Levendusky, Elaine Technology Coordinator No. 30 Licamara, Anthony Grade 6 Social Studies Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Liguori, Anna Instructional Math Literacy Academy of Performing Arts Coach Liguori, Patricia Instructional Literacy Coach No. 27 Liguori-Morales, Julissa Bilingual/ESL Teacher Roberto Clemente School Locke, Gizele Instructional Literacy Coach No. 28 Lockner, Diana Library Media Specialist No. 27 Loconte, Sarah Special Education Teacher Loder, Sharon Special Education Teacher No. 15 Logan, Theresa Instructional Literacy Coach No. 7 London-Sandrock, Tsahai Science Teacher Eastside HS Lopez, Janice Coordinator of Roberto Clemente School Instruction/Assessment Lopez, Lillian Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Lorenzo, Mercedes Grade 7 Teacher No.5 Lorenzo, Theresa World Language Teacher No. 25 Lorman, Julie Grade 8 Language Arts/Social No. 3 Studies Teacher Lovell, Nicole Kindergarten Teacher No. 1 Lozada, Connie Social Studies Teacher International HS Ludlum, Mary Kindergarten Teacher No. 27 Ludwig, Janet (substitute) Coordinator of No. 21 Instruction/Assessment Luele, Michelle Grade 4 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Lulden, Magda World Language Teacher No. 9 MacLean, Judith Internal Suspension Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Maged, Kathleen Music Teacher No. 29 Maiorano, Fedelina Grades K-2 Bilingual/ESL No. 15 Teacher Malachi, Shakira Grade 6 Teacher No. 21 Mankovich, Lucile Coordinator of No. 4 Instruction/Assessment Manzo, Jackie Grade 8 Teacher No. 27 Maranino, Denise Grade 3 Language Arts Alexander Hamilton Teacher Academy Margaritis, Melissa Grade 5 Language Arts No. 18 Teacher Marino, Salvatore Physical Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente

Page 78 03/18/09 School Marks, Katherine Grades 5 & 6 Science Teacher No. 25 Marotta, William Social Worker No. 12 Martin, Olive Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Martinez, Blanca Kindergarten Bilingual/ESL No. 10 Teacher Martyn, Lisa Grade 7 Language Arts New Roberto Clemente Teacher School Matari, Mazuza Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Mathews, Ann Grade 1 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Mayer, Lisa Grade 3 Teacher No. 26 Mazur, Joseph In-School Suspension Teacher No. 12 McAuliffe, Candice Grade 2 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School McCaffrey, Mary Grade 4 Teacher No. 1

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NAME POSITION LOCATION McCarthy, Marianne Grade 2 Teacher No. 27 McClam, Mary Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 12 McCoy, Latoya Grade 3 Teacher No. 30 McDonald, Deborah Grade 1 Teacher No. 15 McKinney, Joann Instructional Literacy Coach No. 14 McNeil, Mary Grade 8 Teacher No. 4 McCutcheon, Herbert Grade 2 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Mears-Greer, Monif Grade 4 Teacher No. 26 Medina, Roxanne Technology Coordinator No. 6 Melchiano, Pete Grade 4 Teacher No. 25 Melendez, Wilfredo Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 29 Menos, Mercedes Grades 6-8 Bilingual/ESL No. 3 Teacher Menzel, Anthony Science Bilingual Teacher Eastside HS Meyer, Darroll Grade 1 Math Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Miesberger, Donna Kindergarten Teacher No. 25 Mikardos, MaryAnne Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Miller, Lucia Family & Consumer Science No. 30 Teacher Miller, Steve Physical Education Teacher No. 25 Mola, Theresa Grades 5-8 Math Teacher Norman S. Weir School Mongelli, Patricia Grade 6 Language Arts/Social No. 3 Studies Teacher Mongelli, Rosanna Grade 4 Teacher No. 3 Monnett, Linda Instructional Math Literacy No. 7 Coach Montalvo, Mildred Instructional Math Literacy No. 8

Page 79 03/18/09 Coach Monteagudo, Sandra Kindergarten Bilingual/ESL Dale Avenue School Teacher Monto, Ilmadeliz Coordinator of New Roberto Clemente Instruction/Assessment School Moody, Sarah Grade 1 Teacher No. 14 Moore, Lorene Special Education Teacher No. 4 Mooring, Jessica Grade 2 Teacher No. 17 Morgenstern, Helen Language Arts Teacher BUILD Academy Moro, Barbara Kindergarten Bilingual/ESL No. 9 Teacher Morris, Stephanie Substance Awareness No. 4 Counselor Mosca, Lauren Guidance Counselor No. 4 Motta, Jennifer Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 25 Moyett, Melissa Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher No. 18 Mucci, Cheryl Academy Support Teacher No. 30 Mulder, Jane Coordinator of No. 14 Instruction/Assessment Mule, Ann Marie Grade 4 Teacher No. 13 Mullaney, Karan Grade 5 Teacher No. 3 Mullen, Christine Special Education Teacher No. 18 Mullica, Deana Learning Disabilities Teacher No. 12 Consultant Mulvaney, Bridget Grade 2 Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Muniskow, Gayle Grade 6 Teacher No.5

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Muniz, Matilde Academic Support Teacher No.5 Murgolo, Jeanne Grade 6 Science & Health No. 9 Teacher Murrary, Bernadette Special Education Teacher No. 9 Murrary, Maria Grades 7 & 8 Language Arts Alexander Hamilton Teacher Academy Murray, Karen Math Teacher Murray, Patricia Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 18 Mussara, Nicole Grade 8 Literacy Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Mustafa, Bassima Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies No. 9 Teacher Myers, Kolleen Grade 2 Teacher No. 21 Narvarez, Claudia Grade 7 Language Arts/Social No. 3 Studies Teacher Nasto, Joanne Grade 5 Teacher No. 15 Natale, Dorothy Library Media Specialist No. 19 Navarro, Omar Kindergarten Bilingual/ESL Dale Avenue School Teacher

Page 80 03/18/09 Neal, Richelle Grade 1 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Neufeld, Arthur Social Studies Teacher Eastside HS Newby, Paulette Special Education Teacher No. 6 Newman, Virginia Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 30 Nicoletti, Maureen Special Education Teacher No. 25 Nolan, John Social Studies Teacher PANTHER Academy Norton, Joanna Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Nunez, Sandra Grade 6 Language Arts No. 10 Teacher Nunez, Yudelis Coordinator of No.5 Instruction/Assessment Nutter, Kim Grade 8 Teacher No. 21 O’Blige, Connie Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 4 O’Brien, Jennifer Technology Coordinator No. 29 O’Hare, Jennifer Grade 2 Teacher No. 29 Ocasio, Michele Grade 5 Teacher No. 4 Oliveros, Erika Grade 7 Bilingual Teacher No. 18 Osback, Laurie Grade 5 Teacher No. 12 Osoria, Jorge Social Studies Teacher Eastside HS Otero, Susan Speech Teacher Department of Early Childhood Otto, Liza Grades 4/5 Bilingual Teacher No.5 Paciga, Michael Grades 6-8 Math Teacher Norman S. Weir School Paino, Tara Special Education Teacher No. 9 Pakovics, Laura Grade 1 Bilingual /ESL Teacher No. 15 Palacio, Luis Special Education Teacher No. 15 Palamone, Gary Special Education Teacher No. 2 Panchery, Grisel Grade 1 Teacher No. 3 Papastavrinoudis, Nickie Grade 2 Teacher No. 25 Pardo, Karen Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 25 Patino, Rodrigo Grades 6-8 Bilingual/ESL No. 15 Teacher Patorniti, Michele Special Education Teacher No.5 Paz, Jeannie Social Studies Teacher International HS Pearson, Heather Grade 8 Math Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Pellettiere, Aileen Kindergarten Teacher Department of Early Childhood

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Pelosi, Denise Art Teacher No. 29 Pelosi, Gail Instructional Literacy Coach No. 8 Penny, Lois (substitute) Coordinator of Urban Leadership Academy Instruction/Assessment Pereira, Gloria Grade 1 Teacher No. 25 Perez, Kristian Social Studies Teacher

Page 81 03/18/09 Perez, Lois Special Education Teacher No. 25 Periera, Rosemary Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 21 Pernis, Jeanette Grade 2 Teacher No. 14 Perry, Joan Special Education Teacher No. 26 Perry, Karen Michelle Business Education Teacher International HS Petersson, Marcia Kindergarten Teacher No. 1 Petretti, Dante English Teacher Petriello, Michelle Grade 4 Teacher No. 8 Pindilli, Carmine Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 27 Pinkney, Gloria Library Media Specialist No. 15 Pincus, Donna Grade 4 Teacher No. 29 Pio, Michelle Grade 5 Teacher No. 1 Pipkin, Todd Special Education Teacher Eastside HS Pirard, Alexandra Special Education Teacher No. 12 Pisacreta, Carolyn Kindergarten Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Pizarro, Ilia Grade 2 Bilingual Teacher No. 2 Pluchino, Rosa Grade 4 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Polo, Michelle Grade 8 Language Arts Teacher No. 7 Pomerantz, Karen Grade 4 Teacher No. 13 Pop, Lourdes ESL Teacher No. 15 Popadics, Kathleen Library Media Specialist No. 29 Porcelli, Michelle Grades 6-8 Social Studies No. 15 Teacher Portas, Peter Instructional Assistant No. 9 Portelli, Lisa Instruction Literacy Coach No. 1

Profet, Alejandro Grade 5 Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 3 Propersi, Carla Grade 2 Teacher No. 29 Pudup, Michael Math Teacher International HS Purciello, Valerie Grade 3 Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Puryear, Karen Grade 5 Math Teacher No. 8 Quince, Kaela Grade 4 Teacher No. 10 Quito, Luis Math Teacher Eastside HS Rafferty, Heather Kindergarten Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Ramirez, David Grades 6-8 Bilingual/ESL No. 15 Teacher Ramos, Ruben Academic Support Teacher No. 15 Rando, Linda Coordinator of No. 30 Instruction/Assessment Raspantini, Vivian Instructional Assistant No. 14 Rattray-Foote, Tricia Social Studies Teacher Eastside HS Raywood, Heather Grade 4 Teacher No. 1 Reed, Mawiyah Special Education Teacher No. 25 Regina, Kristen Grade 4 Teacher No. 19 Reiher, Debbie Academic Support Teacher No. 9

Page 82 03/18/09 Renegar, Kathleen Social Studies Teacher

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Renn, Michael Grade 3 Teacher No. 5 Resnick, Debbie Computer Teacher No. 19 Reynosa, Karen World Language Teacher PANTHER Academy Rhein, Gilbert Technology Coordinator No. 12 Teacher Richardson, Cynthia Music Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Ridgway Stallard, Marie Special Education Teacher No. 2 Ridings, Kathleen (substitute) Kindergarten Teacher No. 30 Rinbrand, Samantha Coordinator of No. 27 Instruction/Assessment Ringer, Robin Kindergarten Teacher No. 30 Rivera, Maria ESL Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Rivera, Sonia Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Rivers, Andre Grade 1 Teacher No. 25 Rodas, Jennifer Physical Education Teacher No. 25 Rodriguez, Carlita Special Education Teacher No. 18 Rodriguez, Enitza Science Bilingual Teacher Eastside HS Rodriguez, Janeth Grade 5 Math Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Rodriguez, Sonaly Grades 6-8 Bilingual Teacher No. 15 Rodriguez, Vidal Business Education Teacher Eastside HS Rodriguez-Lora, Giovanna Technology Coordinator No. 14 Rodwell, Kevin Grade 5 Literacy Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Rogich, Monica Grade 5 Teacher No. 30 Roland, Marti Special Education Teacher Eastside HS Roman, Kenneth Bilingual Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Roman, William Math Teacher Eastside HS Romaniello, Annette Instructional Math Literacy No.5 Coach Romano, Jennifer Instructional Literacy Coach No. 1 Romer, Lauren Grade 3 Teacher No. 1 Rosa, Ivan Art Teacher No. 25 Rosario, Sylvia Kindergarten Teacher Dale Avenue School Rose, Ellen Grade 5 Teacher No. 15 Rose, Laurie Grade 3 Teacher No. 9 Rosolen-Zmigrodski, Alyce Grade 2 Teacher No. 18 Ross, Maria Grades 3 & 4 Bilingual/ESL No. 21 Teacher Rotger De Parra, Jazmin Instructional Math Literacy No. 15 Coach

Page 83 03/18/09 Rothman, Jodie Grade 3 Teacher No. 15 Rothstein, Sherri Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 30 Teacher Ruiz, Mildred Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 15 Teacher Ruth, Sheila Special Education Teacher No. 4 Saadah, Rasmia Grade 7 Math Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Sakac, Olga Grade 2 Teacher No. 17 Saleem, Hafiz English Teacher Eastside HS Samuels, Selena Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Samuels, Vanessa Grade 6 Language Arts Teacher No. 27 Santana, Lymaris Grade 5 Teacher No. 27 Santiago, Nicole Kindergarten Teacher Dale Avenue School Sapperstein, Marjorie Grade 1 Teacher Roberto Clemente School

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Schemly, Vera Kindergarten Teacher No. 10 Schumpp, Debra Coordinator of No. 8 Instruction/Assessment Schwartz, Priscilla English Teacher Eastside HS Schwegler, Heidi Grades 6-8 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Schwerin, Lauren Grade 8 Teacher No. 21 Selino, Jeannette Grade 5 Teacher No. 12 Sendon, Jose Technology Coordinator No.5 Serafin, Magdalena ESL Teacher No. 18 Serrano, Arracelli Special Education Teacher No.5 Shadiack, Chris Instructional Math Literacy No. 25 Teacher Shanahan, Marta Grade 2 Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 3 Shanahan, Michael Social Studies Teacher Eastside HS Sheridan, Maureen Grade 6 Language Arts Teacher No.5 Siegel, Katherine Grade 8 Language Arts Teacher No. 9 Simadiris, Marcella Physical Education Teacher No. 26 Simone, Antonetta Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Sinopoli, Cheryl Grade 2 Math Teacher No. 18 Sivori, Pat Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Skidmore, Pamela Special Education Teacher No. 8 Skinner, Elsa Special Education Teacher No. 15 Sklar, Phyllis Special Education Teacher No. 12 Sloan, Tammy Kindergarten Teacher No. 21 Slopey, Diana Grade 2 Teacher No. 3 Slota, Alexis Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente

Page 84 03/18/09 School Smith, Christine Social Worker No. 17 Smith, Georgette Grade 4 Literacy Teacher No. 21 Smith, Jason Instructional Assistant No. 15 Soriano, Delia Special Education Teacher No. 14 Sosa, Jeanette Special Education Teacher No. 18 Sotelo, America Grade 1 Bilingual Teacher Roberto Clemente School Soto, Ivette Grades 3-5 Bilingual/ESL No. 8 Teacher Spencer, Monica Grade 5 Teacher No. 12 Spraggins, Brenda Grade 5 Teacher No. 21 (substitute) Squeo, Mary Grade 1 Bilingual Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Stansfield, Lenora Coordinator of No. 15 Instruction/Assessment Staples, Kymberly Grade 6 Teacher No. 21 Steidl, Helena ESL Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Sterling, Roan Grade 5 Teacher No. 4 Stern, Glenn ESL Teacher International HS Stewart, Fred Special Education Teacher Stewart, Shabani Grade 8 Teacher No. 21 Stroinski, Krystyna Art Teacher No. 1 Strumolo, Maribeth Coordinator of No. 17 Instruction/Assessment Sumter, Kenneth Technology Coordinator Eastside HS Susino, Lisa Grade 1 Teacher Dale Avenue School Swann, Susan Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 30 Teacher

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Sweetman, Michele School Psychologist Department of Early Childhood Szalay, Kristina Grade 2 Teacher No. 15 Szalay, Paulette Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 15 Taliercio, Joann Instructional Literacy Coach No. 29 Tarant, Lynn Grade 7 Science Teacher No. 9 Tartaglia, Marlene Library Media Specialist No. 11 Tavarez, Julio Technology Teacher No. 15 Taylor, Erin Grade 3 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Taylor-Kamara, Akmed Grade 3 Teacher No. 25 Tellesfsen, Susan Science Lab Teacher Norman S. Weir School Terrana, Phyllis Grade 3 Teacher No. 9 Thompson, Nicolette Special Education Teacher Eastside HS Thorne, Josemary ESL Teacher No. 10 Thornton, Dorothy Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 18

Page 85 03/18/09 Tombiling, Rhonda Science Lab Teacher No. 21 Tomona, Christian Grades 6-8 Math Bilingual New Roberto Clemente Teacher School Tompson, Rhonda Grade 5 Teacher No. 26 Torres, Ronald Science Teacher Eastside HS Toturgul, Levan Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Towns, Rasheeda Academic Support Teacher No. 10 Tronci, Veva Grade 7 Science Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Tsimpedes, Joanna Instructional Math Literacy No. 27 Coach Tubil, Lourdes Grade 7 Teacher No. 25 Turco, Barbara Coordinator of No. 7 Instruction/Assessment Turco, Margaret Grade 8 Teacher No. 11 Twitty, Chrystal Science Teacher No. 26 Ugliarolo, Stefanie Grade 3 Teacher No. 1 Ultimo, Salvator Math Teacher Eastside HS Ursetti, Ana Instructional Math Literacy Roberto Clemente School Coach Uttel, Dawn Grade 4 Teacher No. 12 Vainieri-Gosman, Lisa Special Education Teacher Eastside HS Valenzano, Patricia English Teacher Eastside HS Van Hook, Judy Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Vanderveen, Glenn Computer Teacher No. 4 Vargas, Ruth Bilingual/ESL Teacher Roberto Clemente School Vega, Carmelo Science Bilingual Teacher Eastside HS Verace, Alex Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 7 Vicioso, Jackie Social Worker Department of Early Childhood Vonegosh, Jackie Guidance Counselor No. 25 Vroegindewey, John Grade 2 Teacher No. 28 Wachsman, Craig Master Teacher Department of Early Childhood Wagniere, Jackelin Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Walker, Corisa Library Media Specialist No. 18 Walker, Madelynn Instructional Literacy Coach BUILD Academy Wall, Jessica English Teacher Eastside HS Walton, Lethola Special Education Teacher No. 25 Ware, Susan Grade 7 Language Arts No. 4 Teacher Wasserman, Jacqueline Special Education Teacher No. 6 Weems, Yasmeen School Psychologist Department of Early Childhood

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Weissman, Alberta Grade 5 Teacher No. 9 Wellins, Kristy Grade 7 Social Studies New Roberto Clemente Teacher School Wexler, Linda Academic Support Teacher No. 21 Wheeler, Judith Special Education Teacher Urban Leadership Academy White, Marianna English Teacher PANTHER Academy White, Randall Special Education Teacher No. 25 Wilkins, Anna English Teacher Silk City Academy Williams, Zena Grade 5 Language Arts No. 6 Teacher Williams, Joseph Special Education Teacher No. 30 Williams, Syreena Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 4 Wilson, Tai Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Wimberly, Nakeia Kindergarten Teacher No. 2 Windish, Ruth Special Education Teacher No. 3 Winick, Cathy Special Education Teacher No. 7 Wojick, Donna Music Teacher Wood, Nakia Instructional Literacy Coach No. 13 Woodcock, James Grade 8 Math & Social No. 9 Studies Teacher Woods, Gayle Special Education Teacher No. 7 Woods, Jennifer Grade 5 Teacher No. 30 Workman, Tawanna Grade 2 Teacher No. 2 Wright, Amalia Guidance Counselor Wright, Tom Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Yancey, Taya Grade 7 Literacy Teacher No. 21 Yarborough, Cassandra Kindergarten Teacher No. 30 Yeganeh, Houry World Language Teacher Zangara, Judy Instructional Literacy Coach No. 3 Zeig, Dawn Library Media Specialist No. 1 Ziccardi, Donna Grade 5 Math Teacher No. 18 Zimmermann, Christina Grade 1 Teacher No. 21 Zizza, Maria Grade 2 Teacher New Roberto Clemente School Zuccato, Nobila Special Education Teacher New Roberto Clemente School

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Process payments for the District and the Paterson Education Association for the attendance incentive program for the 2008-2009 school year.

SECRETARY Last Name First Name Location Total

Page 87 03/18/09 ACKERMAN NANCY JFK $ 250.00 APONTE ELIZABETH JFK $ 250.00 BACOTE SYLVIA PURCHASING $ 250.00 BONILLA EVETTE GARRETT MORGAN $ 250.00 CEFALO LUCIA PATERSON ADULT $ 250.00 COOK LATONYA DENTAL $ 250.00 COPELAND SELMA FOOD SERVICES $ 250.00 COSBY RONA PAMELA PS 20 $ 250.00 DE JESUS LUCY DENTAL $ 250.00 DEFENZA TRUDY FOOD SERVICES $ 250.00 DICKSON THELMA J. CENTRAL STORES $ 250.00 DURKIN PRISCILLA PS 21 $ 250.00 EVERETT JOYCE DPPS $ 250.00 STAFF FABIAN-RUIZ VIANEL DEVELOPMENT $ 250.00 FABOR CLARETTA EASTSIDE HS $ 250.00 GARCIA JANET PS 30 $ 250.00 GONZALEZ YOLANDA JFK $ 250.00 GONZALEZ ZORAIDA PS 26 $ 250.00 GONZALEZ MARIA L. PS 3 $ 250.00 GRIFFIN MONICA JFK $ 250.00 GUTIERREZ ROSAICELA PAYROLL DEPT. $ 250.00 HAMER PHYLLIS JFK $ 250.00 HARRISON SANDRA PS 20 $ 250.00 HAYEK BEVERLY DEPT OF C&I $ 250.00 HUNTINGTON JOYCE PS 6 $ 250.00 JONES DONNA DEPT OF C&I $ 250.00 LIZ YOMARI EASTSIDE HS $ 250.00 MALDONADO IVONNE ADULT EDUCATION $ 250.00 MC ELVEEN LORETTA TRANSPORTATION $ 250.00 MORGAN CHANESE JFK $ 250.00 ORTIZ RAFAELA PS 30 $ 250.00 RICHARDSON LAURICE JFK $ 250.00 RICHARDSON ROSA JFK $ 250.00 ROLLINS RHONDA PS 28 $ 250.00 ROMAN MARIBEL SILK CITY $ 250.00

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Last Name First Name Location Total ROONEY GAIL JFK $ 250.00 ROSADO MARIA DEPT OF C&I $ 250.00 RUIZ ELISA PS 24 $ 250.00 SANCHEZ ROSARIO ADULT EDUCATION $ 250.00 SANCHEZ YOMARA EWK $ 250.00 SANDERSON CHARLOTTE PS 26 $ 250.00 SIMS RESPONDA BUILD $ 250.00 SMITH NIKKI PS 30 $ 250.00

Page 88 03/18/09 TODARO GRACIELA PS 24 $ 250.00 TORRES MARILYN JFK $ 250.00 VALDIVIA DAISY MPACT $ 250.00 VARGAS DAHIANA PS 6 $ 250.00 WADE DARLENE PS 7 $ 250.00 WATSON LENORA GREAT FALLS $ 250.00 ZUNIGA ANA C. BILINGUAL & ESL $ 250.00

MAINTENANCE & CUSTODIAN Last Name First Name Location Total ROBERTO CAPPELLO EDWARD J. CLEMENTE $ 150.00 HARRIS JAMES PS 4 $ 150.00 PELOSI SILVIO SILK CITY $ 150.00 REINOSO VICTOR DALE AVE $ 150.00 $ 600.00

SPECIALIST Last Name First Name Location Total JOHNSON KIM PURCHASING $250.00 $250.00

SECURITY Last Name First Name Location Total BAILEY NATHANIEL SILK CITY $250.00 IACOBELLI GEORGE PS 30 $250.00 RODRIGUEZ JOSEPH JFK $250.00 SHAYLAND ERIC PS 19 $250.00

REGISTRAR Last Name First Name Location Total WASHINGTON SANDE INT'L HS $250.00

PARENT COORDINATOR Last Name First Name Location Total FISCHER MARK EASTSIDE HS $250.00 $250.00 GRAND TOTAL= $ 14,850.00

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To hire fifteen (15) New Jersey Youth Corps Students to receive incentive stipends for participating in community service learning activities according to the guidelines of funded programs FY 2008-2009. Not to exceed $9,000.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Alvarez, Sarah NJYC Participant Adult School Centeno, Justina NJYC Participant Adult School Enzor, Ykeema NJYC Participant Adult School

Page 89 03/18/09 Flemings, Ian NJYC Participant Adult School Gonzalez, Ramon NJYC Participant Adult School Mallegni, Alfredo NJYC Participant Adult School McKay, Timiri NJYC Participant Adult School Pratts, Veronica NJYC Participant Adult School Rodriguez, Diana NJYC Participant Adult School Royster, Moniera NJYC Participant Adult School Santiago, Jonathan NJYC Participant Adult School Spencer, Niquesha NJYC Participant Adult School Thompson, Jabari NJYC Participant Adult School Vargas, Richy NJYC Participant Adult School Wilson, Nassa NJYC Participant Adult School

To adjust Fifty-seven (57) employees to accurately reflect their reporting departments

NAME POSITION FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION Adams, Anna Supervisor of Physical 825 Health & 720 Curriculum & Education Physical Education Instruction Alonso-Zottarelli, Interdisciplinary 720 Curriculum & Same Irene Instruction Coach Instruction Anastasio, Esperanza Supervisor of Science 739 Science Office- 720 Curriculum & Cluster III Instruction Barca, Santina C. Secretary Senior 720 Curriculum and 650 Assistant Specialist Instruction Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Barreto, Belen District-Wide 805 Bilingual & ESL 650 Assistant Bilingual/ESL Department Superintendent Instructional Coach Academic Program/NCLB Basilicato, Janice M. Supervisor of 733 Math-Cluster III 720 Curriculum & Mathematics Instruction Bencosme, Yohanna Secretary Senior 760 Assessment, 720 Curriculum & Specialist Planning & Instruction Evaluation Bendziewicz, Frank J. Instructional District 720 Curriculum & Same Wide Coach Instruction Berrios, Aurea E. Secretary Specialist 733 Math-Cluster III 720 Curriculum & Instruction Carlock, Ann Interdisciplinary 720 Curriculum & Same Instruction Coach Instruction Carter, Doreen Administrative 825 Health & 720 Curriculum & Secretary Physical Education Instruction Cedeno, Mariel Administrative 735 Language Arts 720 Curriculum & Secretary Department Instruction Secondary

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NAME POSITION FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION Chestnut, Beverly Administrative 630 Professional 720 Curriculum & Secretary Development Instruction Cicarelli, Danyel Teacher Instructional 735 Language Arts 720 Curriculum & Literacy Coach Department Instruction Secondary Cohen, Judith Supervisor of C & I 720 Curriculum and 650 Assistant Instruction Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Collazo, Nestor R. Director of Science 739 Science Office- 720 Curriculum & Cluster III Instruction Conyers Bland, Administrative 630 Professional 720 Curriculum & Stephanie Secretary Development Instruction Duffy, Gabriele Supervisor of Career 720 Curriculum & Same & Voc Ed Programs Instruction Echevarria, Marybel Administrative 805 Bilingual & ESL 650 Assistant Secretary Department Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Fabian Ruiz, Vianel Specialist 630 Professional 720 Curriculum & Development Instruction Flores, Onelia Parent Coordinator 805 Bilingual & ESL 650 Assistant Bilingual Department Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Foster, Jennifer Grants Senior 720 Curriculum & Same Specialist Instruction Secretary Gaines, Vivian Director of 733 Math-Cluster III 720 Curriculum & Mathematics Instruction Gina, Alexandra Supervisor of 735 Language Arts 720 Curriculum & Language Arts (9-12) Department Instruction Secondary Gonzalez, Raymond Assistant 720 Curriculum & Same Superintendent Instruction Curriculum & Instruction Gonzalez-Flores, Secretary Senior 760 Assessment, 720 Curriculum & Elizabeth Specialist Planning & Evaluation Instruction Goodreau, Jenna C. Interdisciplinary 720 Curriculum & Same Instructional Coach Instruction Gordon-Scott, Supervisor of Staff 630 Professional 720 Curriculum & Nichelle J. Development Development Instruction Grady, Francine Administrative 810 Fine/Performing 720 Curriculum & Secretary Arts Office Instruction Harris, Arthur L. Supervisor of Fine & 810 Fine/Performing 720 Curriculum & performing Arts K-12 Arts Office Instruction

Page 91 03/18/09 Harvell, Lori Supervisor Early Childhood 720 Curriculum & Programs Instruction Hayek, Beverly Ann Grants Senior 720 Curriculum & Same Specialist Instruction Secretary Hoover, Nora Supervisor 760 Assessment, 720 Curriculum & Planning & Evaluation Instruction Jackson, Mark Systems Analyst 720 Curriculum & Same Instruction Jones, Donna Secretary Senior 720 Curriculum & Same Specialist Instruction Kanarek, Michael Director of 760 Assessment, 720 Curriculum & Assessment, Planning Planning & Evaluation Instruction & Evaluation OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION Kazmark, Lauren Supervisor of 720 Curriculum & Same Language Arts (K-8) Instruction Kelly, Loretta C. Supervisor of Staff 630 Professional 720 Curriculum & Development Development Instruction Kopesky, Amanda B. Supervisor of 720 Curriculum & Same Language Arts (K-8) Instruction Korzinek, Edward Supervisor of 733 Math-Cluster III 720 Curriculum & Mathematics Instruction Liz-Morell, Petra Director of Bilingual 805 Bilingual & ESL 650 Assistant Education Department Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Loffredo, Pierina Specialist 760 Assessment, 720 Curriculum & Planning & Evaluation Instruction Lopez, Miriam District-Wide 805 Bilingual & ESL 650 Assistant Bilingual/ESL Department Superintendent Instructional Coach Academic Program/NCLB Maestrey, Anthony Supervisor of 805 Bilingual & ESL 650 Assistant Bilingual/ESL Department Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Martin, April Administrative 820 Instructional 720 Curriculum & Secretary Technology-Library Instruction Martinez, Debra Executive Secretary 738 Office of Grant 720 Curriculum & Acquisition and Instruction Management McLeod, Cory Secretary Specialist 760 Assessment, 720 Curriculum & Planning & Evaluation Instruction Melchiano, Jaclyn M. Teacher Instructional 735 Language Arts 720 Curriculum & Literacy Coach Department Instruction Secondary Murez Jr., John Supervisor of 735 Language Arts 720 Curriculum &

Page 92 03/18/09 Language Arts (9-12) Department Instruction Secondary Ortiz, Sylvia Administrative 720 Curriculum & Same Secretary Instruction Patterson, Brenda Assistant 650 Assistant Same Superintendent for Superintendent Academic Support Academic Program Program/NCLB Perna, Jack Acting Supervisor of 738 Office of Grant 720 Curriculum & Grant Acquisitions & Acquisition and Instruction Management Management Quiroz, Beatriz Fiscal Monitor 720 Curriculum and 650 Assistant Instruction Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Reynolds, Sandra J. Subject Supervisor 720 Curriculum and 650 Assistant Instruction Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Rivera, Mirva Principal 720 Curriculum & Same Instruction Rodriguez, Luz Administrative 739 Science Office- 720 Curriculum & Secretary Cluster III Instruction Roman, Madeline Director of Academic 720 Curriculum and 650 Assistant Support/NCLB Instruction Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION Rosado, Maria Secretary Senior 720 Curriculum & Same Specialist Instruction Route, Rita E. Interdisciplinary 720 Curriculum & Same Instructional Coach Instruction Salviano, Robert Supervisor of 733 Math-Cluster III 720 Curriculum & Mathematics Instruction Suarez, Rogelio Supervisor of 805 Bilingual & ESL 650 Assistant Bilingual/ESL Department Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Sensale, Donna Confidential Secretary 720 Curriculum & Same Instruction Serico, Joseph W. Teacher Specialist – 820 Instructional 720 Curriculum & C.A.I. Technology-Library Instruction Sullivan, Marguerite Instructional District 720 Curriculum & Same Wide Coach Instruction Van Splinter, Jane Grant Analyst 720 Curriculum and 650 Assistant Instruction Superintendent Academic

Page 93 03/18/09 Program/NCLB Vroegindewey, Director of 820 Instructional 720 Curriculum & Dennis Instructional Tech. & Technology-Library Instruction Library Media Services Williams, Annalesa Director of Social 835 Social Studies 720 Curriculum & Studies Office Instruction Williams, Tammy Curriculum & 720 Curriculum and 650 Assistant Instruction Analyst Instruction Superintendent Academic Program Williams-Harris, Parent Coordinator 735 Language Arts 720 Curriculum & Joann L. Department Instruction Secondary Williamson, Kimler L. Systems Analyst 650 Assistant Same Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB Zahroon, Haifa Data Management 760 Assessment, 720 Curriculum & Analyst Planning & Evaluation Instruction Zoppo, Joseph Audio Visual 820 Instructional 720 Curriculum & Technician Technology-Library Instruction Zuniga, Ana Administrative 805 Bilingual & ESL 650 Assistant Secretary Department Superintendent Academic Program/NCLB

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To hire ten (10) John F. Kennedy Drop-Out Prevention/Credit Recovery academic teacher. Starting January 26, 209 ending June 23, 2009. To work no more than 95 days at 2 hours per day at the rate of $34.00 per hour equal to $6,460.00 each or a grand total of $64,600.00 for the 2008-2009 school year. Not to exceed $64,600.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Bess, Nellista (substitute) Science Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Castelli, Clarissa Health/Physical Education John F. Kennedy HS Chowhan, Mary (substitute) Math Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Colon, Maria Elena Health/Physical Education John F. Kennedy HS (substitute) Dupree, Nicole English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Ferlanti, Mark Health/Physical Education John F. Kennedy HS Izquierdo, Maria-Elena Bilingual/ESL Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Lepiani, Belkis World Language Teacher John F. Kennedy HS (Spanish) Madjar, Ivan Science Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Malone, Shannon Health/Physical Education John F. Kennedy HS Maragh-Gordon, Phyllis English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS (substitute) Perez, Kristian Social Studies Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Rodriguez, Maria R. Bilingual/ESL Teacher John F. Kennedy HS

Page 94 03/18/09 (substitute) Weisberger, Brad (substitute) Social Studies Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Willis, Nick (substitute) Math Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Yasin, Wael F. Special Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS TBA

New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge test preparation after school program for grades 6-8 at School No. 5 Teacher orientation dates 11/25/08 and 4/27/09. Program start date for students December 2, 2008. Program end date for students April 23, 2009. This program is a continuation of the summer school enrichment program and partnership with William Paterson University. This program focuses on grades 6-8 providing instruction in mathematics and language arts specifically in areas of weakness as determined by the 2007-2008 NJASK scores.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Alsharif, Christine Grade 7 Language Arts No. 5 Teacher Cusmano, Giovanni Academic Support Teacher No. 5 Grullon, Daniel Grade 8 Bilingual Teacher No. 5 Haliskoe, Patricia Grade 5 Teacher No. 5 Hill, Shakeena Grade 5 Teacher No. 5 Ledbetter, Natasha Grade 6 Teacher No. 5 Lopez, Lucille Computer Lab Teacher No. 5 Lorenzo, Mercedes Grade 7 Teacher No. 5 Musnikow, Gayle Grade 6 Teacher No. 5 Natoli, Carol (substitute) Library Media Specialist No. 5 Onidimu, Jacqueline Special Education Teacher No. 5 Patroniti, Michele Special Education Teacher No. 5 Pellergrino, Melissa Grade 7 Language Arts No. 5 (substitute) Teacher Romaniello, Annette Instructional Math Literacy No. 5 Coach Serrano, Aracelli Special Education Teacher No. 5 Smallheer, Joseph (substitute) Grade 8 Teacher No. 5

OTHER (CONT.)

Request to hire eight (8) teachers for the Academy HSPA Program on the following dates: January 31, February 3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26, March 2,3, 2009, dependent on subject matter, (Math/English). Each teacher will work a total of 21 hours at $34.00 per hour for a total of $714.00 each. Not to exceed $5,712.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Bennett, Nichole Math Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Guerra, Ronny English Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Kolinsky, Joseph Math Teacher HARP Academy Lewis, Christopher English Teacher IMPACT Academy Lyons, Joanne English Teacher HARP Academy

Page 95 03/18/09 Raimondo, Timothy Math Teacher HARP Academy Veleber, Linda Math Teacher HARP Academy White, Marianna English Teacher PANTHER Academy

Nine (9) staff members shall report to Office of Community Services effective February 2, 2009.

NAME POSITION CURRENT LOCATION Claudio, Theresa Parent Coordinator Bilingual-12 765 Parent Resources Center month Colon, Martha Parent Coordinator 12 month No. 12 Fischer, Mark School/Community Program Eastside HS Coordinator Flores, Onelia Parent Coordinator 12 month Bilingual/ESL Department Harris, Patricia Ann School/Community Program Rosa Park HS Coordinator Osorio, Alexander School/Community Program John F. Kennedy HS Coordinator Veal, Brian Parent Coordinator 10 month Great Falls Academy Williams, Shalimar Parent Coordinator 12 month 765 Parent Resource Center Williams-Harris, Joann Parent Coordinator 12 month 736 Language Arts Department

To change account data for five (5) staff members to satisfy 07-08 Early Childhood SAVS and Special Education corrective action plans for the 08-09 school year.

NAME CURRENT CHANGE FROM TO TITLE TITLE Diaz, Dania School N/A 20.211.200104.705 20.228.200.104.705 Psychologist Haglund, Judy Teacher Sped. Teacher 20.228.200.104.705 20.211.200.104.705 Specialist Ibrahim, Mary Behavior N/A 20.228.200.104.705 20.211.200.104.705 Ann Specialist Scarborough, LDT-C N/A 20.211.200.104.705 20.228.200.104.705 Tara Wozniak, Social Worker N/A 20.211.200.104.705 20.228.200.104.705 Victoria

OTHER (CONT.)

Compensate four (4) staff members as Chaperones for the State DECA Career Development Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ from February 24-27, 2009; $100 per night per chaperone for three nights per chaperone.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Chelak-Bourque, Barbara Teacher Career Development John F. Kennedy HS Pierece, Clarence Instructional Assistant John F. Kennedy HS Rhodes, Judith Teacher Career Development John F. Kennedy HS Silberman, George Business Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS

Page 96 03/18/09 Compensate two (2) staff members as Chaperones for the State DECA Career Development Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ from February 25 to February 27, 2009; $100 per night per chaperone for two nights per chaperone. Not to exceed $400.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Ligon, Sylvia Business Education Teacher Eastside HS O’Connor, William Teacher Career Development Eastside HS

To hire three (3) breakfast monitors to support the existing breakfast program at Martin Luther King School not to exceed .5 hours per day. January 30th 2009 to June 30th 2009 at contracted rate of $24.00 an hour. Not to exceed $2,184.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Abugosh, Haifa Instructional Assistant John F. Kennedy HS Bowman, Beverly Instructional Assistant John F. Kennedy HS Stewart, Brenda Instructional Assistant John F. Kennedy HS

Process payments for eighteen (18) accumulated days for resigned and retired employees as per contractual agreement. Not to exceed $427,858.04.

NAME POSITION NUMBER OF DAYS Berhardt, Richard Physical Education Teacher 49.25 Butman, Josephine Instructional Assistant 16.75 Carbonella, Vincent Chief Custodian 56.50 (sick) 10.00 (vac.) DeMartinis, Joann Speech Teacher 55.50 Gaughan-Leppert, Elizabeth Instructional Literacy Coach 2.50 Hemsey, Farid Vice Principal 90.00 Iandoli, Anna Master Teacher 90.00 Jerchower, Margaret Academic Support Teacher 45.00 Layne, Russell Speech Teacher 90.00 Lifshotz, Jean Special Education Teacher 67.75 Menna, Lynn Coordinator of 90.00 Instruction/Assessment Neubauer, Linda Library Media Specialist 71.00 Ortiz, Elizabeth School Secretary 9.00 Poulsen, Mary Food Service Manager 38.00 Rosario, Secundino Chief Custodian 18.25 (sick) 9.00 (vac.) Russo, Dawn Special Education Teacher 76.50 Torres, Luz Food Services Worker 27.00 Wasserman, Minna Technology Coordinator 90.00

OTHER (CONT.)

To amend Personnel Transaction #1234 to include the following teachers to participate in professional learning communities outside of school hours. No additional funds are required.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Fermin, Albania Grade 2 Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Harvilla, Thomas Grades 6 & 7 Math Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy

Page 97 03/18/09 Lyde, Jalyn Special Education Teacher International HS Obedallah, Dua ESL Teacher International HS Throm, Anna Science Teacher International HS Tuck, Tanisha Social Worker International HS

Process payment for accumulated days for the retired employees as per contractual agreement for the 2008-2009 school year.

NAME POSITION NUMBER OF DAYS DeCola, Gerald Military Science Teacher 87 Gayden, Carol Supervisor Department Head 20 Pitcher, Patrick Physical Education Teacher 90

Request to remove the following part time employee(s) from edumet database due to no payroll history.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Guzman, Marlene Substitute Secretary District Santana, Annel Cabrera Food Service Substitute Department of Food Service

To compensate four (4) teachers to conduct Computer Workshops for Staff Development Secretarial Training as per PEA Contract. Planning, meeting and instruction will take place February and March, 2009 from 4:00pm- 6:00 pm. 4 teachers x 8 hours at a rate of $34.00 per hour = $1,088.00. Not to exceed $1,088.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Brown, Antoinette Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 21 Daniels, Cheryl Technology Coordinator Edward W. Kilpatrick School Medina, Roxanne Technology Coordinator No. 6 Serico, Joseph Specialist – C.A.I. Teacher Department of Curriculum and Instruction

To compensate two (2) teachers to conduct Stress Reduction Workshops for Staff Development Secretarial Training as per PEA Contract. Planning, meeting and instruction will take place in February and March, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 2 teachers x 6 hours at a rate of $34.00 per hour=$408.00. Not to exceed $408.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Carrion, Angel Physical Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Suraki, Guy Physical Education Teacher Great Falls Academy

OTHER (CONT.)

Compensation for 120 secretaries according to PEA Contract for attending Secretarial Training Workshops to be held on March 3, 2009, March 4, 2009, March 11, 2009 at Silk City 2000 and March 10, 2009 at PANTHER Academy from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Compensation rate is $40 per workshop. 120 secretaries x 5 sessions @ $40.00 = $24,000.00. Not to exceed $24,000.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION

Page 98 03/18/09 Andrews, Mamie Administrative Secretary Department Secondary of Language Arts Aponte, Elizabeth Medical Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Bacote, Sylvia Specialist Purchasing Department of Purchasing Balough, Marjorie School Secretary Roberto Clemente School Boboky, Elena Confidential Secretary Department of Human Resources Bonilla, Evette School Secretary Garrett Morgan Academy Brown, Lisa Administrative Secretary Department of Substance Awareness Brown, Tenesa Confidential Secretary Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services office Cabreja, Tana Confidential Secretary Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services office Canales, Ruth E. Administrative Secretary Adult School Canto, Dory Specialist Secretary Department of Payroll Cedeno, Mariel Administrative Secretary Department of World Language Cefalo, Lucia School Secretary Adult School Chalas, Carmen School Secretary No. 21 Chestnut, Beverly Administrative Secretary Department of Professional Development Culhane, Laurie Confidential Secretary Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services office Davis, Sylvia School Secretary Eastside HS DeFenza, Trudy Administrative Secretary Department of Food Services DeJesus, Lucy School Secretary No. 5 DeLeon, Janet School Secretary No. 24 Del Rio, Carmen School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Delgado, Ilia Confidential Secretary Department of Human Resources Diaz, Cresie Administrative Secretary Office of Student Placement DiChellis, Alana Confidential Secretary Department of Human Resources Dickson, Thelma Jean Administrative Secretary Office Central Storage Dolan, Donna School Secretary Rosa Parks HS Echevarria, Marybel Administrative Secretary Department Bilingual & ESL Efelis, Petra Confidential Secretary Department of Risk Management Ellerbee, Lisa R. Senior Specialist Secretary Department of Pupil Personnel Services Ellerbee, Yvonne School Secretary Eastside HS Estrada, Yolanda School Secretary No. 15 Evertt, Joyce Grant Senior Specialist Department of Pupil Personnel Secretary Services Fabian-Ruiz, Vianel Senior Specialist Department of Professional Development Falu, Xiomara Confidential Secretary Department of Human Resources

Page 99 03/18/09 Gonzalez, Felicia Administrative Secretary Department of Early Childhood Programs Gonzalez, Iraida School Secretary No. 9

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Gonzalez, Maria L. School Secretary No. 3 Gonzalez, Zoraida School Secretary No. 26 Gonzalez-Flores, Elizabeth Senior Specialist Secretary Department Assessment, Planning & Evaluation Grady, Francine Administrative Secretary Department Fine/Performing Arts Office Harris, Vanessa Confidential Secretary Department of Finance Harrison, Sandra School Secretary No. 20 Hayek, Beverly Ann Grant Senior Specialist Department of Curriculum and Secretary Instruction Hernandez, Jadira School Secretary Alternative Middle School Hodges,Rozia D. Administrative Secretary Department of Pupil Personnel Services Hughes, Alicia Confidential Secretary Department Pupil Personnel Services Huges, Sylvia Confidential Secretary Department of Substance Awareness Huntington, Joyce School Secretary No. 6 Huntley, Annette Confidential Secretary Assistant Superintendent School Administration office Hutman, Margaret School Secretary Performing Arts Academy Iacobelli, Anna School Secretary Dale Avenue School Iannacone, Carol School Secretary No. 19 Jackson, Virginia School Secretary Eastside HS James, Sarah School Secretary No. 12 Jones, Donna Senior Specialist Secretary Department of Curriculum and Instruction Jones, Patricia School Secretary Alexander Hamilton Academy Jones, Valerie School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Kaprelian Suzanne School Secretary No. 9 Lawson, Crystal Specialist Department of Payroll Lee, Milca Confidential Secretary Department of Security Services Lee, Renee Executive Secretary Department of Business Administration Liggians, Cynthia School Secretary No. 14 Liguori, Florence School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Liz, Yomari School Secretary Eastside HS Loffredo, Pierina Specialist Department Assessment, Planning & Evaluation Lopez, Elva School Secretary No. 9 Lopez, Lillian Secretary Specialist Department of Account

Page 100 03/18/09 Payable Luttrell, Gloria Confidential Secretary Department of Human Resources Maldonado, Ivonne School Secretary Adult School Marino, Donna School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Martin, April Administrative Secretary Department of Instructional Technology-Library McLeod, Shawnee Specialist Department of Security Services Melvin, Lorraine School Secretary Eastside HS Mercado, Yoany M. School Secretary Dale Avenue School Merkerson, Leslie Renee Senior Specialist Secretary Department of Payroll Mitchell, Alba School Secretary No. 18

OTHER (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION Ortiz, Sylvia Administrative Secretary Department of Curriculum and Instruction Ove, Libby School Secretary No. 8 Pena, Ibelka School Secretary No. 27 Pena, Tairis Administrative Secretary Department of Nursing Services Pierce, Sharice R. School Secretary 14th Avenue Early Learning Center Ramirez, Omaira School Secretary No. 24 Ramos, Gloria Confidental Secretary Department of Human Resources Richardson, Laurice School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Richardson, Rosa School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Rivera, Marta E. School Secretary STARS Academy Rivera-Lugo, Tamara School Secretary No. 2 Rollins, Rhonda School Secretary No. 28 Roman, Maribel School Secretary Silk City Academy 2000 Rooney, Gail School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Rosa, Liz Confidential Secretary Department of Human Resources Rosado, Maria Senior Specialist Secretary Department of Curriculum and Instruction Rubolino, Barbara Specialist Secretary Department of Business Administration Ruiz, Elisa School Secretary No. 16 Sanchez, Lydia Confidential Secretary Department of Human Resources Sanchez, Marta Specialist Department of Supplemental Educational Services Sanchez, Rosario School Secretary Adult School Sanchez, Yomara School Secretary Edward W. Kilpatrick School Serrano, Eveline School Secretary No. 29

Page 101 03/18/09 Shipp, Debra Specialist Secretary Department of Account Payable Simpson, Flor Senior Specialist Secretary Department of Payroll Sims, Responda School Secretary BUILD Academy Smith, Nikki D. School Secretary Martin Luther King School Smith, Tameka Data Entry Operator Secretary Department Student Information Services Toores, Milagros School Secretary No. 8 Valdivia, Daisy Administrative Secretary MPACT Academy Vanrensalier Fairley, Gail Senior Specialist Secretary Department Business Administration Vargas, Dahiana L. School Secretary No. 6 Williams, Bonnie Administrative Secretary Department Pupil Personnel Services Williams, Denise School Secretary Rosa Parks HS Williams, Sheila Senior Specialist Secretary Department of Payroll Williams, Yvonne School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS Younge, Jacqueline School Secretary Urban Leadership Academy Zaledzieski, Toni School Secretary PANTHER & NASA Academy Zuniga, Ana Administrative Secretary Department of Bilingual & ESL

L. SUBSTITUTE

NAME EFFECTIVE DATE Abuassi, Asaad 1/20/09 Acosta, Jose 1/20/09 Acosta, Yesenia 1/20/09 Alkhabbaz, Nada 1/20/09 Alvarez-Ali, Milagros 1/20/09 Batista, Judith 1/20/09 Bencosme, Lizaivette 1/20/09 Carbajal, Marianela D. 1/20/09 Delane, La’Donna 1/20/09 Dianuzzo, Nicholas 1/20/09 El Morabit, Hanane 1/20/09 Flores Jr., Alfredo 1/20/09 Galizia, Ralph 1/20/09 Godowsky, Eileen 1/20/09 Hansford, Faith 1/20/09 James, Salina 1/20/09 Johnson, Mary 1/20/09 Lubachevsky, Sarah 1/20/09 Lyle, Richard 1/20/09 McKay, Helen 1/20/09 Mehiman, Denise 1/20/09 Ortiz, Karina 1/20/09 Pagan, Suliannette 1/20/09 Paz, Fanny 1/20/09 Peralta, Francisco 1/20/09

Page 102 03/18/09 Rogers, Jacqueline 1/20/09 Shannon, Jahlil 1/20/09 Smith, Denise 1/20/09 Smith, Jasmine 1/20/09 Smith, Lauren 1/20/09 Tait, Mark 1/20/09 Woolridge, Danielle 1/20/09

OTHER

09-A5. Approve award of a contract to The Edsol Consol, LLC to train administrators and teachers, on instructional strategies aligned to NJCCCS and test specifications to increase student achievement and teacher capacity, for ten days, beginning March 3009 through April 2009, for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

09-A6. Approved award of a contract extension to Mount Vernon Group Architect, Inc. to meet the needs of the district to finalize preparation for the relocation of administrative offices through June 30, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $59,352.50.

09-A7. Approve award of a contract to Theatreworks to present “Aesop’s Fables” to student at School No. 20 on March 24, 2009, in the amount of $1,400.00.

09-A8. Approved increasing the amount allocated to the firm of Bauch Zucker Hatfield LLC, Special Labor Counsel, for labor litigation, for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, at a rate of $160.00 per hour, not to exceed $30,000.00.

It was moved by Comm. Taylor, seconded by Comm. Guzman that Resolution No. F-1 be adopted.

Comm. Taylor: F-1 has all the positions that the Superintendent gave to us and we reviewed them. You have them in your packet. Is there any discussion? We have three people coming on board as of March 30. We have Michael Eckel, Assistant Business Administrator. The starting date is April 1, 2009. Michael Smith is Director of Guidance. Starting date is April 1, 2009. We reviewed our personnel agenda and the monthly updates for hires, the swiping for the attendance records. We talked about School Dude for facility work orders. In our attendance was myself who presided, Dr. Hodges, and Ms. Muhammad. Our staff present was Ms. Marysol Berrios and Mr. Luis Rojas. We have our new staff coming on board. We have talked about having a director of guidance and Ms. Finkelstein has talked to us about having an assistant business administrator so we are going to try to have those persons involved with us in the coming year. We are going to pay close attention to what they are doing because we were not in compliance with the business department and we are not in compliance with the guidance and we weren't in compliance with the special needs department. We discussed the world language positions and the philosophy of those positions in the creation of new International High School. We talked about any vacancies in world languages at the International High School. There are currently no vacancies in world languages at that school. We reviewed and discussed the agenda that we have. I requested that we have an ethnic breakdown of all new hires in the personnel section of the March 2009 agenda. There were 35 appointees, 14 Hispanics, 7 African-American,

Page 103 03/18/09 3 Asian/Pacific Islanders, 9 Whites, and there were people who didn't disclose their racial/ethnic background. We talked about the postings and when the postings happened and when they closed. We are familiar with persons who come before us and ask us about postings pre and post. So we hope we are getting that organized. We have a job fair coming up. That's in the district. Dr. Clancy, the date is March. Any discussion?

Comm. Best: This is directed through the chair to the administration. I was curious at International High School if the school is going to expand next year to fill its full capacity would the school need to hire department chairs. As I understand right now the high school does not have any department chairs because they are enrolled under 400. But if they are enrolled to 500 will they expand to have department chairs at the high school level?

Dr. Clancy: We are looking at that. If they expand the numbers we would obviously increase the staff. The staff would come from the other schools where the numbers are coming from. The difference is that I'm not sure department chairs are the way that we will provide program supervision at International High School. A lot of the course work and the work that needs to be done is interdisciplinary. It requires teams of people working together and sometimes when schools are organized with the formal structure of a department chairperson over disciplines it's not the same as having people work together to develop a curriculum with a theme. So this year we looked at a curriculum coordinator’s position versus a department chairperson. The new funding formula actually identifies coordinators and less department chairs. It identifies more directors and less supervisors. So the funding itself at the state level has shifted. For example, it doesn't provide funding for the number of coaches and the number of liaisons and all those positions that were built in by school for Abbott are not quite defined the same way. So there is a little more flexibility, but the money will follow the kids and the staff will be hired to offset the enrollment. Lynn Kimbrough and Jackie and all the people in the parent information center have been working with the parents as to choice. Our goal is to have the maximum number of students in every academy program who want to go there because we have additional space. So we've kind of gone over the enrollments enough now that we think the buildings we are in we are going to increase the enrollments in almost all of our academies for next year, which will of course decrease the enrollments in the comprehensive high schools.

Comm. Best: That was a concern of mine. A lot of times we knock International High School but I really feel that with what they were given they are doing a good job in terms of the administration there at the school. Just having a principal and a vice-principal and no department chairs in specific types of curriculum the job they are doing is good. It can be a lot better if we had more resources there for them. If we plan on increasing the students, I just want to make sure that both the money and staff follow the students. We have empty offices at International High School that were specifically designed for department chairs and so forth. But thank you, Dr. Clancy.

Comm. Taylor: I'd like to thank Comm. Guzman. She had her green calendar. The district job fair will be on the 28th until 2:00 p.m. I believe it is 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Someone asked me why you would have a job fair when you are going to get rid of people. Honestly, you still need to have hope that something will happen or we will try to find ways of keeping people and also providing for more instructors. That's how I feel about that. I think the job fair you can still keep a bank of people that are highly qualified and they will be there for you to call on in case people decide to retire or leave the district. We have many people to leave the district. We have many people to retire. So we need to keep a running bank of people who are willing to work with city children

Page 104 03/18/09 and come in and be with us to teach. So I think the job fair is a necessary thing. I know it is going to cost us some money to run it but sometimes we are going to have to go outside the box and ask for sponsorship for some of this. Some of the companies that do things in the district you can ask for grants from them to run certain things for a job fair. Is there any more discussion?

On roll call all members voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.

OTHER BUSINESS

Comm. Best: In looking to set a tone, I conclude my remarks.

Comm. Almario: Well, sir, I am a woman of very few words.

Comm. Kerr: I would not know that.

Comm. Almario: However, I just want to reiterate that it was really heartwarming for me to see the teachers here and hopefully they will come again and again even if there is no conflict with the contract settlement. Let me just continue, Mr. President, after I had been so nicely interrupted. I am telling the truth when I did say it was heartwarming and hopefully the teachers will really come forward to help us in some of our decision- making. Especially when we regain local control decision-making will definitely rest with us, but at least they will be helping us in making those decisions. I am even more heartened by what Mr. Tirri said before he left that he is speaking for the union and they had felt that they are now welcome. So hopefully we will have a better relationship.

Comm. Guzman: I'm going to keep it short also. Basically, I just want to thank the teachers that were here and Mr. Tirri for accepting our invitation for working together with us. I want to thank the Board especially this month. It has been a very hard month for Board members. We've had a lot of meetings this month believe it or not. Since the first week of March we've had meetings after meetings. I want to thank the Board members. Not many people sit there and thank the Board members, so I'm thanking us for all the meetings we've attended and everything we've done throughout this year.

Comm. Hodges: I really want a short report but you know me. Let me just say three Board members from this Board are currently running for reelection and we heard a bunch of campaign speeches here tonight from people in the community and such. I heard one screaming about he is going to be here tomorrow or whatever. I didn't hear him saying he is going to bring suggestions or collegiality or try to work with us to make this a better district, which is unfortunate. I heard another candidate injecting race into this School Board election already and I'm extremely disappointed by that. That is divisive and completely unnecessary and it was aimed at Ms. Taylor who as a teacher and a participant in this school district for over 30 years has never been linked with that kind of divisiveness. If that is what is ahead of us then we are in very grave trouble. Ladies and gentlemen, I had people apologizing for me earlier and I frankly offer no apologies. To sit back and be silent about what is going on here to me quite simply is wrong. To sit back and say that you have 1,000 people sitting in the seats tonight and I'm not going to confront you with the truth is cowardly and wrong. You may call me a quitter for taking a principled stand, but the reality is I'm here to fight. I'm not going anywhere. I haven't left. I'm still on this Board and I'm still fighting. I'm still determined to do the best I can to bring education for our children because that is what has to be done. We have to find more effective ways of doing that. We have to broaden the table, which my attempt was to do just that, to tell everybody we are all in this together and we all have to take responsibility. Board members, I've sent you a copy of requests

Page 105 03/18/09 for the Superintendent of Schools, which I shoved at him this afternoon amidst all his meetings and the problem-solving that he was doing. But this document really raises some questions about some approaches that need to be considered in the future and going forward. It talks about an alternative school for high school students. It talks about consistent operations in buildings in terms of rule enforcement, cell phone usage, and on and on. It talks about our guidance department, which I know Dr. Clancy doesn't want to hear about right now because he said he has made some steps to strengthen that. It talks about the promotion problems of having kids being promoted when they don't seem to be properly prepared. People are being promoted when they deviate from what I believe should be our standard in terms of performance and ability. So these are major measures that can't be done with a snap of the finger. They are going to take a lot of work and preparation and it's this kind of focus that will help us bring more accountability into our buildings, hopefully improve the performance of our students, and broaden the tent in terms of planning in the future when we are trying to make a better educational system for each other and, most importantly, for our children. In order to foster conversation sometimes you have to think out of the box. Sometimes you have to say things that people don't necessarily want to hear. If you sit back and you are afraid to do some of those things then what has been going on here will continue and our children will continue to fail. Lastly, three members of this Board are running for reelection, Ms. Almario, number four, Ms. Taylor, number three, and Mr. Kerr, number five. They have worked extremely hard to turn this Board around and to bring enhancement, depth, and substance to this school district. They have been collegial and many would say much nicer than I. I value their work effort. I value their service. I value their concern for our students and I certainly support them in their attempts to return to that service going forward. I wish them the very best of luck and I thank you, Mr. President, for your kind indulgence.

Comm. Taylor: I'll be as fast as I can. I did not bring my minutes for the last part, other business Government Joint Education and Committee Report, but we did meet with the Board of Education, the City Council, and the Mayor’s representatives. They did come to a meeting on February 18, 2009 here at the Board offices at 33 Church Street at 6:00 p.m. on the first floor and we usually discuss those things that we can work together in common. I believe they had an update on the building usage and new buildings coming into the district. That was a large part of our conversation, especially the City Council wanted to find out more about it. Michael came from the city to represent the Mayor and we have another meeting due this month as well. I have not had an okay from Dr. Clancy yet. I asked for dates. But I do know that many things are happening in the district and because of the budget meetings we may not be able to meet this month and have to put it off for another time. But I'd like to say again I am happy that the teachers came tonight. We have a lot of work ahead of us. I taught in the classroom and as a child I took the Stamford Benet test to see if I did well with my lessons. I don't know if Dr. Clancy can remember those but I do. I was one of the guinea pigs to be used to test the test to see if it would work throughout the United States at School 8. We tried it there and I was one of the students who participated in that study. It came out of Stamford University in California. As a classroom teacher the best situation that I enjoyed was finding out how much my children learned and what I need to study with them or have them study and also inform their parents as to their needs. It was the ICRT, the individual criteria reference tests, and it would tell me how well my students did in many areas of their learning in math or literature or reading, and also a little in the world history and social studies, but mostly in the language arts and in math. I heard a teacher stand up and say that she was successful in her class. There are many of us who have been successful in our classes that we teach but we've got to help those who are not really producing. Part of what we do is to cross reference and connect with people who look like on the reports that their children are not being successful. We

Page 106 03/18/09 need to work together to see that it happens. That's cooperation within a building and in the district. Many times we had staff development to help teachers learn how to coalesce and get all their students together on one page and to feel like they were a good student and coming to school to learn everyday. Again, I'm saying that we need to cooperate with each other. We need to cooperate with our parents. Mr. Ainsworth Hall was quite eloquent and I think he understands as a parent. He comes before us all the time. Tonight was not the first time. Our mother from Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies comes before us all the time as well and she is always speaking on behalf of the parents. I encourage you to talk to Mr. McDowell. Call the Board of Education and locate him through the ear or wherever, the telephone or the BlackBerry, to really get in touch with him because he is your conduit in order to talk about what is going on in the district. Give your recommendations to him and continue to come to the Board of Education and state your cause so that we will know how we are able to help you. I decided when I went down to the inauguration that I would do this again and run for the Board of Education. It’s a lot of hard work. It's much reading. It’s very painful. I hear the reports and I see that teachers are having trouble and they can’t get a handle on how to have children cooperate with them. I do read the dropout rate. I do read the suspension rate. I do read what is going on in the buildings. I usually don't go to the buildings because we've been told as Board members, and I know we don't all follow that, we have a Superintendent of Schools. We have assistant superintendents of schools. And we have directors and supervisors. We have enough people telling our staff what to do and how to follow the policies and how to get the work done. They don't need me to come in and tell them. I know that a lot of our teachers don't live in Paterson, but I'd like to protect them so they can have a livelihood wherever they live because you don't have to live in Paterson to teach our children. You do have to love our children and love to teach them so that they turn out to be good successful learners and wanting to learn all of their life. I hope that we can get this together very soon for our children and their families. Thank you, Mr. President.

Comm. Inoa: Actually, I just want to briefly thank the teachers that came tonight to express themselves. We need to get to the point and we haven't gotten there yet to a meeting of the minds to see how we are going to collaborate together. We need better communication which we don't have whatsoever. That was the first step that Mr. Peter Tirri said that we need to invite him to meet with the committee to work out the teachers’ contract. In addition to that, I just want to remind the public that April 21st there is a Board of Education election, which I encourage everyone to come out and vote that day. Mark it in your calendar. It is April 21st. Don’t forget. Come out and vote.

Comm. Muhammad: Very quickly, I am truly thankful that Mr. Tirri put the word out that he is willing to work with us and we are going to take him up on that word. The second thing I want to say to all those who were here tonight is that the Governor will be in Paterson on the 25th at the Buckingham Day Care Center. It is located in Prospect Park, but it's nowhere from Paterson. Just go up Haledon Avenue, make a right on North 6th and it is right down the street. That's where he is going to be on March 25th. So you need to show up and show out with him too. The other thing I want to say real quickly is I am extremely excited about what is about to happen at School 6. I'm looking at School 6 as a child ready to be born and I'm going to ask Rosa Parks to adopt School 6. Take them under your wing and give them what you have gotten and show your gratitude. It’s time for you to pay it forward. The students, parents, teachers, administrators, and everybody has to come together and make School 6 just what you have at Rosa Parks. I'm going to look forward to you doing that. Let me say to those people that will be asking me from now until April 21st who I'm voting for. I'm going to tell you up front – 3, 4, 5 and 9. Those are the numbers that are on my mind – 3, 4, 5 and 9. Those are the numbers that are on my mind. Thank you and god bless.

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Comm. Kerr: Two quick commercials. BUILD Academy invites every person in Paterson to an open house at BUILD Academy’s accelerated learning program on March 24th starting at 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Come and see your child in the synergistic labs. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria. Also, the African Heritage Gospel Expo 2009 will be having a concert at the Eastside High School auditorium. Tickets are $15 and the date of this concert will be Friday, April 17th. Advance tickets are $15 and at the door they are $20 and children under 12 are $5. Where do we get these tickets? For ticket information call Eastside High School at 973-321-1000 extension 51196. So if you need your tickets please call that number. It's 973-321- 1000, extension 51196. Again, I would like to thank the teachers for their presence here this evening. Indeed, your presence here has enriched our meeting…(end of tape) (Beginning of new tape)…However, we hope that going forward we will not have to meet only under these circumstances. We should be able to come like this, sit down, and discuss the real issues that affect our children’s educational development in the City of Paterson. So I'm very thankful that our teachers were here tonight. I need to extend some appreciation to the administration for the work that was put into the 2009- 10 budget. When you are looking at the kinds of shortfalls as the district is looking at I know that to bring your budget into balance took a lot of hard nights and hard days. I want to say thanks especially to Ms. Finkelstein who I know has worked very hard. It's very hard and she has always been graceful when you call, always willing to listen and to tell you the facts as she knows them. So Ms. Finkelstein, I personally, on behalf of the Board, want to thank you for the work you have done and I want to thank the administration for the work they have done. I want to thank you, Dr. Clancy, for what you have done. This is a very difficult year. I know when people’s lives are enwrapped in the kind of economic web that it is and whatever decision you do somehow will affect their ability to provide a quality life for themselves then it’s a difficult thing. It has always been a difficult thing. I trust that as you look at the final numbers some of the cuts that you will be forced to make will be made in such a way that it will cause the least harm to people in this district. I know that it's election time and we are going to hear a lot of political rhetoric about what some people can do from what they cannot do. But let me just say this. I've been a Board member for three years and I'm looking at a Board here and I'm going to say that the Board as it is now is very low maintenance. We have not cost the district a dime. It's very low maintenance. But it's not like that if we were to calculate the full membership of this Board. We might find the cash register ringing up to a couple thousand dollars. Let me leave it that way. So we need not to only be concerned about rabble rousing. We should be concerned about the education that our children are receiving in this district. That's very important. I don't have to defend these Board members that are sitting up here that you are looking at because I believe they have worked very hard to bring us to the point at which we are right now, where we are just standing at the door to get some control back to our school district. We are on the verge. Therefore, I am in full support of those members who have worked hard over the years to bring us to this point. I personally want to congratulate Ms. Taylor for the tremendous work that she has done on fiscal. I'm the chair of the fiscal committee and one issue we had was the food services department. You know that some of our resources are calculated based on the free and reduced lunch. The wealth of the district is determined by that. So if you have 80% of your student population receiving free and reduced lunch then your allocation goes up. If you have 90% it goes up further. But if you have in your district a student population that is deserving of free and reduced lunch but they are being unaccounted because the parents are not returning the free lunch applications then the resources that we get from the federal government goes down. So we were facing a serious dilemma because our parents were not responding in the way that they ought to. The Board could just step aside and leave it like that. It’s not our problem. It’s the administration’s problem. But we did not do that.

Page 108 03/18/09 These are some of the things that the Board does that does not get out to the open public. It was Ms. Taylor, myself, and those members of the fiscal committee that pushed the department very hard. Not only that, Ms. Taylor actively arranged a brigade of parents and concerned citizens to go out and canvas to get these food applications back so we can send them off. If you ask me, I believe that is a tremendous service to the district and these are some of the things that we are called upon to do as Board members. We have moved from somewhere about 80% and now we are up to 90%. So we are getting there. We have not yet crossed the line where we want to be because I would like for it to be 98% maybe, but it takes work. This is a quality Board member that we have in Ms. Taylor. We have Ms. Almario who came on this Board not too long ago but she has exhibited real understanding of the complexities of what this Board does. She understands curriculum because of course she is an active classroom teacher. That's her job. She knows it. So these are the people who bring to the Board a certain enrichment that we need to retain in order for us to go forward. I'm not just saying this because they are my colleagues. But the thing is while you are on this Board I don't allow anybody to outwork me. I have enough self-respect to know that if I'm going to occupy this seat on this Board I must earn it. You have people who put themselves up to run for this Board who have not come to one meeting. Not one meeting. What are the most critical issues that we face in the district? Huh? They don't know. That's the problem that we have. If you are going to elect people to this Board you must elect people who will work and who will commit themselves. There is a young man and his name is Eddie Gonzales and he is a board member of the Paterson Education Fund. Now, we all know the work that the Paterson Education Fund does for the district. It's very important work informing us. Sometimes there are things that I don't know as a Board member but I get information from the Paterson Education Fund. This young man is well-versed in facilities and has demonstrated a keen interest in what we do in our district. I was very pleased that he has finally decided to offer himself to serve the children of Paterson in the capacity of a Board member. These are the people that I would support or I am supporting because I believe it’s a worthy thing to do and it’s a plus for the Board to have these people on the Board. I've served this Board for the past three years and I'm very proud of my record. Part of my record is I have never missed a meeting in three years except for one when I was away. In three years no one can ever complain that I've been to a meeting and complained that I have to leave because the meeting is too long and difficult. No. The reason for this is that I did campaign and I did ask the voters of this district to give me the vote and the right to sit here to look over the welfare of their children in this district. I take this task very seriously and that is the reason why I try my best to be at every meeting. I tell myself that you are expected to be there because people have entrusted in you their confidence so you have to be there. So I take this very seriously. I don't mind being replaced on this Board. Honestly, I don't mind. But my problem would be if I'm replaced with someone who is just going to be here for the title. That's not good enough. Anybody can sit and get the title but not everybody will do the work. So this is what we are faced with. We are faced with some turbulence ahead. We have a lot of experience here and I trust that the people of Paterson will understand that at this time we really need people who are experienced and committed to the task. I thank all my colleagues who I have served with. I thank the people of Paterson who are committed to the struggle of educating our children. I thank the teachers of Paterson who have worked hard to build education. And I thank the administration for all they have done in difficult circumstances to bring us to this point. I thank you and good night.

Comm. Taylor: The School of Arts and Communications will have a play here tomorrow night called “Guys and Dolls” and it will start at 7:00 p.m. It’s next Friday and Saturday, 3/27 and 3/28, right here at Kennedy.

Page 109 03/18/09 It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Inoa that the meeting be adjourned. On roll call all members voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

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