Minutes of a Regular Public Meeting of the East Orange Board of Education Held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 6:10 P.M. In

Minutes of a regular public meeting of the East Orange Board of Education held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 6:10 p.m. in the Conference Room A of the Administration Building, 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Bergson Leneus, President, read the following notice:

Please take notice that this is a Regular Public Meeting of the East Orange Board of Education. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Education to take action on the resolutions as indicated on the agenda. Notice of this meeting has been posted and announced in accordance with the law. Said notice was published in the newspapers in July 2015 and a copy of this notice has also been filed with the Office of the City Clerk of East Orange.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL: Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Present Ms. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. – Absent (arrived at 6:11 p.m.) Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Absent (arrived at 6:24 p.m.) Mr. Jenabu Williams – Absent (arrived at 6:13 p.m.) Mr. Arthur Wright – Present Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - Present Mr. Bergson Leneus – Present

Also Present: Dr. Gloria C. Scott, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Dr. Gayle Griffin, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Mr. Craig Smith, Acting Assistant Business Administrator Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Manager of Human Resource Services Ms. Avis Bishop-Thompson, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole) Ms. Katrina Waiters, Esq., In House Counsel

IV. BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On a motion of Mr. Arthur Wright, duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board of Education voted to approve the following minutes.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes Ms. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. – Absent Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Absent Mr. Jenabu Williams – Absent Mr. Arthur Wright – Yes Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - Yes Mr. Bergson Leneus – Yes

 October 13 2015

V. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

A. POLICY READING

On a motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Mustafa A. Brent, the members of the Board of Education voted to approve the following policies for adoption.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes Ms. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. – Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Absent Mr. Jenabu Williams – Absent Mr. Arthur Wright – Yes Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - Yes Mr. Bergson Leneus – Yes

1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education present as second reading the following policies.

Policy No. Description New/Revised 3375 In-District Transfer New Policy 4375 In-District Transfer New Policy

Page 1 of 30 VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 Mr. Cameron Jones - Maintenance Committee  Mr. Bergson Leneus – Finance Committee

VII. COMMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT

VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

1. Ms. Jacqueline Greadington – President of EOEA 2. Ms. Shazaan Napolean – 120 Washington Street, East Orange 3. Ms. Jennifer Smalls – 110 Washington, East Orange 4. Ms. Kenette Bailey – 37 Emerson St - Teacher 5. Mr. Douglas Martaian – Teacher/Parks – 8F Brookside Heights, Wanaque, NJ 6. Mr. Trevor Philips – Parent 7. Ms. Virginia Jeffries – Resident – 236 Brighton Avenue 8. Mr. Lance Harris – 59 Kenwood Place - Teacher

IX. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Leneus read the following:

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

1. HIB Report 2. Human Resource Discussion as a Whole 3. Superintendent’s Update on Confidential Matters 4. Other Topics up for Discussion 5. Review of Caucus Minutes 6. Update from General Counsel 7. Update from Workers’ Compensation Counsel 8. Privileged Considerations from Board President

Minutes of this meeting will be released when the matters discussed are no longer confidential. The Board will resume the business portion of the meeting at or about 8:30 p.m.

On a motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Jenabu Williams, the members of the Board of Education voted to retire to Executive Session at 6:40 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes Ms. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. – Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes Mr. Jenabu Williams – Yes Mr. Arthur Wright – Yes Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - Yes Mr. Bergson Leneus – Yes

The Members of the Board and Executive Staff resumed the Public Session at 11:19 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Present Ms. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. – Absent Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Present Mr. Jenabu Williams – Present Mr. Arthur Wright – Absent Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - Absent Mr. Bergson Leneus – Present

Also Present: Dr. Gloria C. Scott, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Gayle Griffin, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Manager of Human Resource Services Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Ms. Avis Bishop-Thompson, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole) Ms. Katrina Waiters, Esq., In House Counsel

Absent: Mr. Craig Smith, Acting Assistant Business Administrator

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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Jenabu Williams, duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-w” under Educational Support Services:

ROLL CALL: Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes Ms. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. – Absent Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes Mr. Jenabu Williams – Yes Mr. Arthur Wright – Absent Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - Absent Mr. Bergson Leneus – Yes

a. SAT Administration – (Champagne)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Administration of the SAT at Cicely L. Tyson School of Performing Arts for 200 students on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at a cost to the district not to exceed $3,286.50.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 16.15.000.240.500.203.003.0000)

b. Presentation: New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy – (Matadin)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy presentation to the Fresh Start Academy students and parents to be held on December 8, 2015, at no cost to the District.

c. Presentation: Job Corps – (Matadin)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Job Corps presentation to the Fresh Start High School Academy students and parents to be held on February 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at no cost to the District.

d. The Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum – (Heaphy)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Jersey Explorer Children Museum Roscoe Puppet Show and Storytime Program visit to Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at no cost to the District.

e. The Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum – (Heaphy)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum Voices from Vietnam Program visit to Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School 5th grade classes on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at no cost to the District.

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

f. Quiver Farm Chick Hatching Project – (Heaphy)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Quiver Farm’s Chick Hatching Project from Pennsburg, Pennsylvania visit to Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 through Friday, March 25, 2016 at a cost of $300.

(Account Code: 16.15.000.218.500.304.004.0000)

g. STEM Academy Students to Speak to Current STEM Academy Students– (DelTufo)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of former STEM Academy students perusing a STEM focused educational path to speak to current STEM students starting in December 2015 through June 2016 with no cost to the District.

h. Guest Speakers to Speak to STEM Academy Students – (DelTufo)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of guest speakers from the East Orange School District currently involved in scientific research to speak to the STEM Academy students on the 2nd Tuesdays of every month starting December 2015 through June 2016 with no cost to the District.

i. Law Enforcement Officers to Speak about Violence Awareness at STEM Academy – (DelTufo)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of officers from the East Orange Police Department to speak to STEM students about School Violence Awareness on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 with no cost to the District.

j. Guest Speakers from Various of Armed Services to Speak to STEM Academy – US History Classes – (DelTufo)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of Veterans of Armed Forces to speak to STEM Academy US History classes on various dates in December 2015 with no cost to the District.

k. After School Counseling Program – (Moss-Hasan)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves afterschool counseling programs for students at Cicely Tyson Elementary School. Meetings will be held bi-weekly from October 2015 through May 2016. There will be no cost to the District.

l. Cicely Tyson Elementary Basketball Program – (Moss - Hasan)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Cicely Tyson Elementary School Basketball Program to be held from October 2015 through May 2016. There will be no cost to the District.

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m. Cicely L. Tyson Elementary School Twilight Ram – (Moss - Hasan)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves CTES Twilight Ram Program at a cost to the District of $22,724.32.

(Account Codes: 15.120.100.101.312.012.9718 15.000.266.100.312.012.9730)

n. Special Education Out of District Placements – (Harvest, Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves 7 Out of District Special Education students and contracts for placements for $286,315.

(Account Codes: 11.000.100.0562.028.031.0000 – Public 11.000.100.0564.028.031.0000 – Vocational 11.000.100.0565.028.031.0000 – County 11.000.100.0566.028.031.0000 - Private)

o. Special Education Home Instruction Students – (Harvest, Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves 22 students for Home Instruction Services.

(Account Code: 11.150.100.0500.000.028.031. – Home Instruction)

p. Student Recommendation to In-District Alternative Program Placement – (Harvest, Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation of 3 students to in district alternative program.

q. Student Recommendation for Out-of-District Alternative Program Placement – (Harvest, Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation to in-district alternative program for one student at no additional cost to the district.

r. Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education – (Harvest, Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2015-2016 tuition contract agreement between the East Orange Board of Education and the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education to provide continued out of district educational services for student, I.A. at the annual rate of $17,325 ($1,732.50 monthly).

(Account Code: 16.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)

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s. Somerset County Educational Services Commission (Out of District Placement) – (Harvest, Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the tuition contract agreement between the East Orange Board of Education and Somerset County Educational Services Commission to provide out of district educational services for regular educational student C.R. at the current tuition rate of $2,815 per month; $28,150 for the 2015-2016 school year.

(Account Code: 15.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)

t. MOU Agreement with Essex County Community College – (Harvest, Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Memorandum of Understanding agreements with Essex County Community College and the East Orange School District for East Orange Campus High School for the 2015-2016 school year. The MOU agreements include Gateway to College and Dual Enrollment Programs of Study for CTE Programs.

u. HS Seniors Participation in SAT Administration – January 26, 2016 – (Griffin)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the transportation of seniors in the Class 2016 to participate in SAT assessment required for graduation in June 2016. This assessment is a NJDOE requirement for students who did not pass or participate in PARCC Assessment in March and May 2014-15 school year. All high schools are currently determining the number of students that will be impacted by the October 6, 2015, directive to Superintendents.

v. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Monthly Incident Reporting – (Scott, Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the report of 9 incidents for October 2015 for the NJDOE monthly reporting of HIB.

w. Family and Community Engagement Series at STEM Academy– (DelTufo)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of The Family and Community Engagement Events series to take place on the following dates of the 2015-16 school year – November 19, 2015, January 14, 2016, February 18, 2016 and May 18, 2016 with a cost to the District not to exceed $2,321.00.

(Account Codes: 16.20.231.200.300.102.002.9626 16.20.231.200.600.102.002.9626 16.20.231.200.800.102.002.9626)

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Jenabu Williams, the members of the Board voted to approve item “x” under Educational Support Services:

x. Field trips

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following field trips.”

No. Reason (include Cost/Budgets incentive & benefit) Names(s) Destination Date(s) SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/ AB - Arts Based Budgets 1 Dr. D. Mwangi Jersey City, NJ To attend a live 11/12/15 $425.00 Transportation 20 students Neonatal surgery at the $230.00 Substitute Salary 2 staff members Liberty Science Center $655.00 Total Campus High School (Educational) 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523(SB) 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) 2 Mr. J. Refinski New York, NY To attend the Annual 11/14/15 $1,248.00 Transportation 18 students One Day Model UN 11/15/15 $1,248.00 Total 2 staff members Congress at St. John's 16.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) STEM Academy University (Educational) 3 Mr. A. Carter New York, NY To attend NY Knicks & 11/15/15 $1,440.00 Admissions 15 students New Orleans Pelicans $ 468.00 Transportation 5 staff members Basketball game $1,908.00 Total FSHS Academy (Educational) 16.11.423.270.512.029.029.5523 (SB) 4 Ms. B. Taylor Astoria, NY To visit the Museum of 11/16/15 $ 624.00 Transportation 25 students Moving Images $ 225.00 Admissions 2 staff members (Educational) $ 260.00 Substitute Salary STEM Academy $1,109.00 Total 16.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 16.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB) 16.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB) 5 Ms. D. Hilyard New York City, To visit the Museum of 11/17/15 $1,248.00 Transportation 85 students NY Mathematics $1,020.00 Admissions 12 staff members (Educational) $ 75.00 Other Expenses 5 parent chaperones $2,343.00 Total Garvin School 16.15.000.270.512.308.008.5523 (SB) 16.15.190.100.800.308.008.0000 (SB) 16.15.000.240.500.308.008.0000 (SB) 6 Ms. N. Diaz Newark, NJ To tour the Federal 11/18/15 $ 600.00 Transportation 80 students Express Facility 11/19/15 $ 520.00 Substitute Salary 8 staff members (Educational) $1,120.00 Total Campus High School 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) 7 Mr. P. Mwangi Piscataway, NJ To attend 2015 Fall 11/19/15 $420.00 Transportation 20 students HOSA Leadership $230.00 Substitute Salary 2 staff members Conference $320.00 Admissions Campus High School (Educational) $970.00 Total 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5552 (SB) 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) 16.15.190.100.800.101.001.4000 (SB) 8 Ms. L. Roy-Orr Montclair, NJ To attend the Young 11/20/15 $300.00 Transportation 30 students Women's Leadership $390.00 Substitute Salary 3 staff members Conference at $609.00 Total Campus High School Montclair State 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) University 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) (Educational)

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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

x. Field trips (cont’d)

No. Reason (include incentive Cost/Budgets & benefit) Names(s) Destination Date(s) SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/ AB - Arts Based Budgets 9 Ms. T. Prince New York, NY To visit the Museum of 11/20/15 $1,188.00 Admissions 90 students Natural History $ 832.00 Transportation 9 staff members (Educational) $2,020.00 Total STEM Academy 16.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 16.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB) 16.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB) 10 Ms. L. Gopal Chatman, NJ To attend the 2015 NJSMA 12/1/15 $494.00 Transportation 50 students Choir Festival $230.00 Substitute Salary 2 staff members (Educational) $125.00 Admissions 3 parent chaperones $849.00 Total Campus High School 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) 11 Ms. B. Jones Jersey City, NJ To visit the Liberty Science 12/1/15 $338.00 Transportation 43 students Center $338.00 Total 10 staff members (Educational) 16.15.000.270.512.306.006.5523 (SB) 5 parent chaperones Langston Hughes 12 Mr. P. Dionisio Maplewood, NJ To attend the R.E.A.C.H. 12/3/15 $286.00 Transportation 10 students Your Potential Program at $286.00 Total 1 staff member Columbia HS 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) Campus High School (Educational) 13 Dr. D. Mwangi Jersey City, NJ To attend a live Neonatal 12/4/15 $442.00 Transportation 40 students surgery at the Liberty $520.00 Substitute Salary 4 staff members Science Center $962.00 Total Campus High School (Educational) 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) 14 Mr. R. Thomas Hillside, NJ To visit the Food Bank of 12/4/15 $300.00 Transportation 40 students New Jersey $230.00 Substitute Salary 4 staff members (Educational & $530.00 Total Campus High School Enrichment) 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) 15 Ms. J. Yasell New York, NY To attend a play entitled, 12/4/15 $ 832.00 Transportation 25 students "El Quijote" $ 390.00 Substitute Salary 2 staff members (Educational & $ 864.00 Admissions Campus High School Enrichment) $2,086.00 Total 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) 16.15.190.100.800.101.001.4000 (SB) 16 Ms. A. Adeoye South Orange, NJ To visit the South Orange 12/7/15 $ 364.00 Transportation 72 students Performing Arts Center $ 924.00 Admissions 8 staff members (SOPAC) $1,288.00 Total Banneker Academy (Educational) 16.15.190.100.800.336.036.0000 (SB) 16.15.000.270.512.336.036.5523 (SB) 17 Ms. J. Jacobs East Orange, NJ To visit the East Orange 12/7/15 $312.00 Transportation 90 students Public Library 12/9/15 $312.00 Total 8 staff members (Educational) 16.15.000.270.512.306.006.5523 (SB) 2 parent chaperones Langston Hughes 18 Ms. I. Colson Newark, NJ To attend performances at 12/7/15 $ 5,616.00 Transportation 1,262 students the NJPAC 1/15/16 $10,174.00 Admissions 135 staff members (Educational) 3/17/16 $15,790.00 Total All District Schools 3/18/16 16.11.000.270.517.000.000.9706 (AB) 5/6/16 16.11.000.221.890.000.000.9706 (AB) 19 Ms. A. Amirr Spotswood, NJ To visit the Clay Pot, 12/10/15 $450.00 Admissions 12 students Pottery Studio $ 75.00 Transportation 3 staff members (Educational) $525.00 Total FSHS Academy 16.11.423.240.500.000.029.0000 (SB) 20 Ms. E. Evans Montclair, NJ To attend the EOF Campus 12/11/15 $286.00 Transportation 35 students tour at Montclair State $286.00 Total 3 staff members University 16.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) Tyson M/H School (Educational)

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x. Field trips (cont’d)

No. Reason (include Cost/Budgets incentive & benefit) Names(s) Destination Date(s) SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/ AB - Arts Based Budgets 21 Ms. S. Hastings East Orange, NJ To perform for seniors 12/16/15 No cost to the district 20 students at the Brookside Senior 2 staff members Center Houston Academy (Educational, Enrichment) 22 Mr. B. Tidwell Caldwell, NJ To participate in the 12/22/15 No cost to the district 30 students WAV Youth 10 staff members Conference FSA Middle School (Educational) 23 Dr. N. Crews Newark, NJ To attend the Branch 12/22/15 $1,008.00 Admissions 84 students Brook Park Skating $ 364.00 Transportation 8 staff members Rink $1,372.00 Total Tyson M/H School (Rewards) 16.20.231.200.500.203.003.0000 (GB) 16.20.231.100.800.203.003.0000 (GB) 24 Mr. J. Refinski Trenton, NJ To visit the New Jersey 1/7/16 $468.00 Transportation 40 students State House $130.00 Substitute Salary 4 staff members (Educational) $598.00 Total STEM Academy 16.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 16.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB) 25 Mr. P. O'Donnell New York, NY To attend a high school 1/20/16 $ 468.00 Transportation 30 students concert by the N.Y. $ 390.00 Substitute Salary 3 staff members Philharmonic $ 240.00 Admissions Campus High School Education Dept. $1,098.00 Total (Educational & 16.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) Enrichment) 16.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB) 16.15.190.100.800.101.001.4000 (SB) 26 Ms. D. Evans Dix Hills, NY To attend campus tour 2/3/16 $520.00 Transportation 30 students at Five Towns College $520.00 Total 3 staff members (Educational) 16.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) Tyson M/H School 27 Ms. D. Evans Lawrence, NJ To attend campus tour 2/18/16 $468.00 Transportation 35 students at Rider University $468.00 Total 3 staff members (Educational) 16.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) Tyson M/H School 28 Ms. E. Lesko-Eckert Newark, NJ To attend the Speaker's 3/17/16 No cost to the district 10 students Series at NJPAC 2 staff members (Educational) STEM Academy 29 Dr. N. Crews Belleville, NJ To visit Brunswick 3/24/16 $1,009.20 Admissions 84 students Zone Belleville Lanes $ 520.00 Transportation 8 staff members (Rewards) $1,529.20 Total Tyson M/H School 16.20.231.200.500.203.003.0000 (GB) 16.20.231.100.800.203.003.0000 (GB) 30 Ms. A. Bhosale Paramus, NJ To visit the Buehler 4/20/16 $ 410.80 Transportation 20 students Challenge Simulated $ 665.00 Admissions 5 staff members Mission Program $1,075.80 Total 1 parent chaperone Center 16.11.423.270.512.029.029.5523 (SB) FSHS Academy (Educational) 31 Ms. Villasuso East Orange, NJ To visit the Jersey 5/11/16 No cost to the district (this is a 300 students Explorer Children's 5/12/16 walking trip) 18 staff members (add'l Museum 5/18/16 staff to be added) (Educational) 5/19/16 Bowser Elementary 32 Ms. M. Scipio New Foundland, NJ To visit the 5/24/16 $416.00 Transportation 20 students Pequannock Water $416.00 Total 5 staff members Treatment Plant 16.11.423.270.512.029.029.5523 (SB) 1 parent chaperone (Educational) FSHS Academy 33 Mr. R. Rogers Parsippany, NJ To visit the Native 6/2/16 $ 624.00 Transportation 88 students Lands $ 960.00 Admissions 12 staff members (Educational) $1,584.00 Total Banneker Academy 16.15.190.100.800.336.036.0000(SB) 16.15.000.270.512.336.036.5523 (SB) 34 Mr. D. Flubacher Parsippany, NJ To visit the Native 6/3/16 $ 624.00 Transportation 85 students Lands $ 960.00 Admissions 13 staff members (Educational) $1,584.00 Total Banneker Academy 16.15.190.100.800.336.036.0000(SB) 16.15.000.270.512.336.036.5523 (SB) 35 Ms. H. Gamble Millburn, NJ To attend performance 6/9/16 $480.00 Admissions 10 students at the Paper Mill $480.00 Total 5 staff members Playhouse 16.11.423.270.512.029.029.5523 (SB) FSHS Academy (Educational)

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

x. Field trips (cont’d)

No. Reason (include Cost/Budgets incentive & benefit) Names(s) Destination Date(s) SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/ AB - Arts Based Budgets 36 Mr. V. Stallings New York, NY Visit P.S. # 33 in New 12/7/15 $520.00 Transportation 30 students York City 15.000.270.512.216.016.5523 (SB) 5 staff members (Educational) Truth School 37 Ms. A. Champagne East Orange, NJ To sing at the a charity 11/13/15 No cost to the District 14 students event – Kettle pot 1 staff member kickoff Tyson M/H School 38 Ms. Crenshaw-Ellis East Orange, NJ To sing for the Holiday 12/4/15; $442.00 Transportation 20 students – 12/4 at City Hall 12/8/15; 16.11.000.270.517.000.000.9706 (SB) Tyson Elementary 12/11/15; ***** 12/18/15 Ms. James Mr. Petty 50 student – 12/8 – 5 pm Tyson M/H School ***** Ms. Ransom Mr. Tamburro 20 Hart students – 12/11 **** Ms. Thompson 20 students – 12/18 Tyson M/H School 39 Jersey City, NJ To visit the Liberty 11/10/2015 Science Center 11/12/2015

DATE/CHANGES TO FIELD TRIP RESOLUTIONS 1 Mr. S. Webb Washington, DC To visit and tour the 3/24/16 This field trip was approved at the 30 students Nation's Capitol 9/8/15 Board meeting. This trip 13 staff members (Educational) was originally scheduled for FSA Middle School 5/26/16 and due to colleges being closed during that timeframe, the trip had to be rescheduled. 2 Ms. B. Henry Hazlet, NJ To visit the Green 10/20/15 This field trip was approved at the 180 students Meadow Farms 10/13/15 Board meeting. Two 30 staff members (Educational) additional staff members have been Wahlstrom Academy added to the trip. 3 Ms. Villasuso Chester, NJ To visit Alstede Farms 11/2/15 This field trip was approved at the 300 students (Educational) 10/13/15 Board meeting. This trip 35 staff members was originally scheduled for Bowser Elementary 10/28/15 and due to impending inclement weather predicted, the trip had to be rescheduled. 4 Ms. A. Champagne New York, NY To attend play at the 11/18/15 This trip was originally scheduled 400 Students John Golden Theater for November 4, 2015, Board 40 staff members (Educational & approved 11/18/15. Tyson M/H Enrichment) 5 Mr. S. Webb New York, NY To visit the Sony 12/10/15 This trip was originally scheduled 30 Students Wonder Tech. Museum for 12/11/15, Board approved 13 staff members (Educational) 9/8/15. Museum is closed on FSA Middle School 12/11/15. 6 Ms. N. Hughes Washington, DC 38th Annual Kennedy 12/5 – 6/15 This trip was originally scheduled 45 Students Center for one day; the request for a 2nd 4 staff members day was verbally approved by the Tyson M/H curriculum committee. Originally approved on 10/13/15.

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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Jenabu Williams, the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-p" under Human Resource Services:

a. Retirements

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following retirements.”

1. Ms. Stephany Butts – Assistant Secretary – Department of Special Education Effective July 1, 2016 (22 years, 4 months of service) (11.000.219.0105.000.000.000.0000)

2. Mr. Bruce Lindsay – Co-Teacher – Tyson 6-12 Effective March 1, 2016 (19 years, 6 months of service) (15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

3. Ms. Charlotte Williams – Teacher of the Handicapped (MCI) – East Orange Campus High School Effective February 1, 2016 (6 years, 5 months of service) (15.201.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

b. Resignations

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following resignations.”

1. Mr. Theodore Dolison – Teacher of Science – Tyson 6-12 Effective December 31, 2015 (no reason) (2 months of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

2. Ms. Diane Raghunandan – Teacher of Elementary – Tyson Elementary Effective December 27, 2015 (illness) (3 months of service) (15.120.100.0101.000.312.012.0000)

3. Ms. Kia Saunders – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Warwick Institute Effective October 31, 2015 (relocating) (1 year, 9 months of service) (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)

4. Ms. Kimyada Ward – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Parks Academy Effective October 16, 2015 (no reason) (1 year, 8 months of service) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

c. Rescission of Appointments

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following appointments.”

1. Ms. Zuzanna Bracok – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High School Appointment was approved at the September 08, 2015 Board Meeting (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

2. Ms. Elizabeth Felton – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Gibson Academy Appointment was approved at the September 08, 2015 Board Meeting (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

c. Rescission of Appointments (cont’d)

3. Ms. Jacquetta Harris – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Bowser Elementary School Appointment was approved at the October 13, 2015 Board Meeting (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

4. Ms. Kristen Williams – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Jackson Academy Appointment was approved at the August 11, 2015 Board Meeting (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

d. Leaves of Absence

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following leaves of absence.”

1. Ms. Ehimwenma Adeyin – Teacher Tutor – Langston Hughes School Family Act LOA Effective October 13, 2015 to January 5, 2016 (15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000)

2. Ms. Florence Anyanwu – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Campus High Family Act LOA Effective September 1, 2015 to October 5, 2015 (15.213.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

3. Ms. Toni Armstrong – Co-Teacher – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 18, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (NTE 10 days) (15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

4. Mr. Pedro Azcona – Teacher of Business/Technology – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective November 19, 2015 to December 18, 2015 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

5. Mr. Giovanni Baglieri – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Campus High Family Act LOA Effective November 12, 2015 to December 17, 2015 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

6. Ms. Renee Barber – Teacher Aide for Pre-Kindergarten – Garvin School Family Act LOA Effective September 11, 2015 to November 12, 2015 (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)

7. Ms. Glenda Benders – Teacher Aide for Special Education (1:1) – Houston Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 2, 2015 to October 20, 2015 (NTE 05 days) Family Act LOA Effective October 21, 2015 to November 6, 2015 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000)

8. Ms. Rina Blackburn – Teacher of Kindergarten – Tyson Elementary Family Act LOA Effective September 16, 2015 to a date TBD (NTE 12/16/15) (15.110.100.0101.000.312.012.9704)

9. Ms. Andrea Charles – Teacher of Kindergarten – Banneker Academy Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective January 4, 2016 to May 4, 2016 (15.110.100.0101.000.336.036.9704)

10. Mr. Jeffrey Coulthurst – Security Guard – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective October 2, 2015 to November 19, 2015 (15.000.266.0100.000.102.002.0000)

11. Ms. Samantha Donat – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective October 2, 2015 to a date TBD (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)

12. Ms. Linda Drummond – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA Effective December 18, 2015 to March 23, 2016 Child Rearing LOA Effective March 24, 2016 to April 29, 2016 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

d. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

13. Ms. Belita Ghafoor – Teacher of English – Campus High Family Act LOA Effective October 19, 2015 to January 19, 2016 Health LOA Effective January 20, 2016 to January 30, 2016 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

14. Ms. Robbin Gordon-Cartier – Teacher of Music (Ins) – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA Effective September 18, 2015 to a date TBD (NTE 12/9/15) (15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

15. Ms. Angela Gray – Secretary (Assistant) – Campus High Family Act LOA Effective September 30, 2015 to January 3, 2016 (15.000.240.0105.000.101.001.0000)

16. Mr. Andrey Green – Teacher of Mathematics – Campus High Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective November 30, 2015 to January 22, 2016 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

17. Ms. Jenell Hobson – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Langston Hughes School Family Act LOA Effective November 25, 2015 to March 3, 2016 (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)

18. Mr. Kevin Hunter – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (ICS) – Costley Middle School Family Act LOA Effective October 6, 2015 to November 20, 2015 (15.213.100.0106.000.215.015.0000)

19. Dr. Patricia Hurt – Teacher (Theme) – Cochran Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 12, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (NTE 10 days) (15.120.100.0101.000.338.038.0000)

20. Ms. Janet Jacobs – Media Specialist – Langston Hughes School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 21, 2015 to a date TBD (NTE 10 days) (15.000.222.0100.000.306.006.0000)

21. Ms. Olivia Johnstone – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 13, 2015 to November 16, 2015 (NTE 05 days) Family Act LOA Effective October 17, 2015 to a date TBD (NTE 02/10/16) (15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

22. Mr. James Lansing – Teacher of English – Campus High Family Act LOA Effective December 1, 2015 to February 1, 2016 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

23. Ms. Eileen Lesko-Eckert – Teacher of Business/Technology – East Orange STEM Academy High Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 21, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (NTE 10 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

24. Ms. Theresa Maughan – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 2, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (NTE 10 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

25. Mr. Timothy McCrary – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (BD) – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA Effective December 18, 2015 to December 23, 2015 (15.209.100.0106.000.216.016.0000)

26. Ms. Tracey Phalon – Co-Teacher (K) – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 5, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (NTE 10 days) (15.110.100.0101.000.339.039.9704)

27. Ms. Awilda Rodriguez – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (MCI) – Bowser Elementary School Child Rearing LOA Effective September 26, 2015 to November 12, 2015 (15.201.100.0106.000.304.004.0000)

28. Ms. Ruby Roulhac – Teacher Aide for Kindergarten – Gibson Academy Family Act LOA Effective October 13, 2015 to October 16, 2015 Family Act LOA Effective October 26, 2015 to October 30, 2015 (15.190.100.0106.000.337.037.9704) Page 13 of 30 East Orange, New Jersey November 10, 2015

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

d. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

29. Mr. Dartez Scott – Electrician – Division of Maintenance Services Family Act LOA Effective October 7, 2015 to October 19, 2015 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

30. Ms. Stacey Sharpe – Teacher of Elementary – Carver Institute Family Act LOA Effective October 5, 2015 to a date TBD (NTE 06/30/15) (15.120.100.0101.000.305.005.0000)

31. Ms. Bonnie Taylor – Teacher of Business/Technology – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 13, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (NTE 10 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

32. Ms. Christianne Vaccaro – Teacher of Art – Langston Hughes School Family Act LOA Effective October 10, 2015 to October 23, 2015 (15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000 – 87.0000%) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 13.0000%) 33. Mr. Daniel Wells – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA Effective December 10, 2015 to December 16, 2015 (15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

34. Ms. Towana Wilson – Literacy Coach – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 12, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (NTE 10 days) (15.000.221.0104.000.336.036.0000 – 85.0000%) (20.271.200.0100.000.028.057.0000 – 15.0000%)

e. Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the transfer listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.e.”

f. Salary Adjustments

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following salary adjustments.”

1. Dr. Juan Arroyo – CTE Teacher (Information Technology) – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: September 15, 2015) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 15 $101,490.00 p/a + $1,250 Stipend To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 15½ $102,572.00 p/a + $1,250 Stipend Effective September 15, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

2. Ms. Farah Benton – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – East Orange STEM Academy High School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2015) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $51,873.00 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 1 $57,573.00 p/a Effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

3. Ms. Sheronda Braker – School Social Worker – Department of Special Education (Original Hire Date: November 30, 2015) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 10 $73,673.00 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $103,265.00 p/a Effective November 30, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (verified prior experience) (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)

4. Mr. Robert Gronau – Teacher of Science – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: November 2, 2015) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $51,873.00 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 15 $84,685.00 p/a Effective November 2, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (verified prior experience) (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

f. Salary Adjustments (cont’d)

5. Mr. Anestis Kerzelis – Literacy Coach – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: November 1, 2000) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 13 $87,453.00 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 13 $87,453.00 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective November 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.000.221.0104.000.306.006.0000 – 85.0000%) (20.271.200.0100.000.028.057.0000 – 15.0000%)

6. Ms. Yves Lunis – Teacher of Bilingual Education – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: November 1, 1990) From: Level 4/BA Step 16 $88,706.00 p/a + $1,250 Longevity To: Level 4/BA Step 16 $88,706.00 p/a + $1,500 Longevity Effective November 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (25 years longevity stipend) (15.240.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

7. Mr. Edem Mah-Essiet – Teacher of Science (Bilingual) – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: September 15, 2015) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 5½ $68,573.00 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 8½ $70,373.00 p/a Effective September 15, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

8. Mr. Anthony Menzel – Teacher of Chemistry – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: October 14, 2015) From: Level 5/MA Step 1 $57,573.00 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 15 $101,490.00 p/a Effective October 14, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

9. Dr. Nicolia Moore – Teacher of Kindergarten – Houston Academy (Original Hire Date: October 23, 2000) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 13½ $92,340.00 p/a + $1,250 Stipend To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 13½ $92,340.00 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $750 Longevity Effective October 23, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.110.100.0101.000.307.007.0000)

10. Ms. Crystal Newby-Reynolds – Teacher of Dance – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: March 25, 1992) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $97,002.00 p/a + $1,250 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $103,265.00 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective February 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.312.012.0000)

11. Ms. Florecendie Oscar – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – East Orange STEM Academy High School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013) From: Level 4/BA Step 2 $52,473.00 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 2 $58,173.00 p/a Effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level) (15.130.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

f. Salary Adjustments (cont’d)

12. Mr. Samuel Rajigadoo – Teacher of Elementary – Carver Institute (Original Hire Date: October 9, 2013) From: Level 4/BA Step 6 $54,673.00 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 6 $60,573.00 p/a Effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.305.005.0000)

13. Ms. Jennifer Ransom – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Truth Middle School (Original Hire Date: November 3, 2000) From: Level 4/BA Step 15 $84,685.00 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 15 $84,685.00 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective November 3, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

14. Ms. Iris Rivera – Teacher of ESL – Healy Middle School (Original Hire Date: June 5, 2000) From: Level 5/MA Step 13 $79,453.00 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 13 $81,953.00 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective February 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level) (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

15. Mr. Lat Sall – Teacher of French – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: October 5, 2015) From: Level 5/MA Step 4 $59,373.00 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 14 $86,890.00 p/a Effective October 5, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

16. Ms. LaShaunda Saunders – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: November 2, 2015) From: Step 1 $26,007.00 p/a To: Step 3 $26,557.00 p/a Effective November 2, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level) (15.190.100.0106.000.306.006.9704)

17. Ms. Amanda Senanayake – Bilingual/Bicultural Education Teacher – Bowser Elementary School (Original Hire Date: October 21, 2015) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $51,873.00 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 8 $61,773.00 p/a Effective October 21, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.240.100.0101.000.304.004.0000)

18. Ms. Debbian Sherwood – CTE Teacher (Family & Consumer Sciences) – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2014) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $51,873.00 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 1 $57,573.00 p/a Effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

19. Ms. Pamela Wilson – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – Healy Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 1996) From: Level 4/BA Step 16 $88,706.00 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 5/MA Step 16 $95,420.00 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (higher training level) (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

g. Staff Appointments

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2015-16 staff appointments listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.g.”

h. Approval of Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities for 2015-16 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities included in the attached HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.h for the 2015-16 school year.”

i. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Appointments – Various Locations– 2015-2016 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the co-curricular and extra-curricular appointments for the various locations listed HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.i for the 2015-2016 school year.”

j. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Appointments Rescission/Changes – Various Locations– 2015-2016 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the rescission of the co-curricular and extra-curricular appointments for the various locations listed HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.j for the 2015-2016 school year.”

k. Granting of Requests for Extended Sick Leave

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the granting of extended sick leave for the number of days indicated (at full pay, minus substitute pay) to the staff member listed below:”

5 days – Stacey Sharpe

l. Approval and Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement (EOAA)

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves and ratifies the collective bargaining agreement between the East Orange Board of Education and the East Orange Administrators’ Association for the period effective July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2017.”

m. Approval and Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement (EOMA)

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves and ratifies the collective bargaining agreement between the East Orange Board of Education and the East Orange Maintenance Association for the period effective July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2016.”

n. Suspensions

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the suspension the following employee effective as indicated.

DB – Effective November 3, 10, 17-19, 2015 (without pay) (5 Days) (Donnell Barnes 007138) HE – Effective November 17 -19, 2015 (without pay) (3 Days) (Haneef Edmunds 007500) AM – Effective November 3,10 & 17-19, 2015 (without pay) (5 Days) (Arthur Morton 007050) MO – Effective November 4, 2015 (with pay) (Martin Osborne 007450)

o. Agenda Changes/Corrections

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following agenda changes/corrections.”

1. Ms. Margaret Bonito – CST Social Worker – Department of Special Education Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: October 21, 2015 to (NTE 01/21/16) To: October 19, 2015 to January 21, 2016

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2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

o. Agenda Changes/Corrections (cont’d)

2. Mr. Nicholas Chervenack, Jr – Coordinator of Computerized Admin Svcs – Division of Business Change in Health LOA Effective Dates From: July 28, 2015 to October 9, 2015 To: July 28, 2015 to November 2, 2015

3. Mr. Peter Dionisio – Data Coordinator – Campus High Change in LOA Type and Effective Dates From: Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 To: Family Act LOA Effective December 10, 2015 to March 16, 2016

4. Ms. Passion Moss-Hasan – Principal – Tyson Elementary Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: September 1, 2015 to September 3, 2015 To: September 1, 2015 to October 23, 2015

5. Mr. Mark Richards – Plumber – Division of Maintenance Services Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: September 16, 2015 to October 7, 2015 To: September 16, 2015 to October 9, 2015

6. Ms. Awilda Rodriguez – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (MCI) – Bowser Elementary School Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: September 1, 2015 to TBD To: September 1, 2015 to September 26, 2015

7. Mr. Darnell Starkes – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Parks Academy Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: September 1, 2015 to October 5, 2015 To: September 1, 2015 to November 2, 2015

p. Appointments

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following appointments.”

1. Ms. Susana Ackumey – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Tyson Elementary Salary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (15.213.100.0101.000.312.012.0000) (replacement)

2. Ms. Jacqueline Allen – Security Hourly – Department of Security Salary $16.13 p/h Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

3. Ms. Vernita Burney – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Gibson Academy Salary $8.75 p/h Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

4. Ms. Donna Edwards Hawthorne – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Jackson Academy Salary $8.75 p/h Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (10.000.262.0100.000.314.014.0000) (replacement)

5. Ms. Marie Mirlande Exantus – Payroll Clerk – Division of Business Services Salary $38,148.00 p/a Group 4 Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (11.000.251.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

6. Mr. Jarrod Harris – Security Hourly – Department of Security Salary $16.13 p/h Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

p. Appointments (cont’d)

7. Ms. Parris Miller – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy Salary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) (replacement)

8. Ms. Brigita Ransome Wright – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Bowser Elementary School Salary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (15.213.100.0101.000.304.004.0000) (replacement)

9. Ms. Jennifer Scott – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy Salary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) (replacement)

10. Mr. Vergilio Verendia – PC/Network Technician – Tyson 6-12 Salary $40,000.00 p/a Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (15.000.222.0100.000.203.003.0000) (new)

11. Ms. Tanya Wilson – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Bowser Elementary School Salary $8.75 p/h Step 1 Effective November 11, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

On the motion of Mr. Jenabu Williams, duly seconded by Ms. Terry S. Tucker, the members of the Board voted to approve items “q-r" under Human Resource Services:

q. Settlement - CP 2013-15-736

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education approves the Section 20 Settlement Negotiations for case entitled CP 2013-15-736 in an amount not to exceed $12,500.

r. Settlement - CP 2010-22-095

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education approves the Section 20 Settlement Negotiations for case entitled CP 2010-22-095 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.

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On the motion of Mr. Jenabu Williams, duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve item “s" under Human Resource Services:

s. Professional Conferences

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves staff attendance/participation in the following professional conferences, workshops, seminars or trainings with the requirements, that staff turn-key as required by administration those issues addressed at the approved professional development events which have relevance to improving instruction and/or the operation of the school district."

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Tracy Smith TBD NJDOE 10/2015-6/2016 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Div. of Operations Trainings/Meetings, Provider Workshops, Technology Workshops NJ School District 2. Dr. Neville Matadin West Windsor, NJ Chief Examiner Annual 11/09/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Beth Coleman Conference Tamara Colbert Fresh Start HS/ Alternative/ Community Education Center

3. Brian Tidwell Paramus, NJ Managing the 11/12/2015 $ 70.00 Registration Cost Fresh Start Middle Complicated Adolescent $ 70.00 Total Est. Cost in the Public School 16.11.423.240.580.145.045.0000 Setting

4. Dr. Renee Baskerville Iselin, NJ Time Matters: Vaccine 11/12/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Dr. Harriet Coleman Management and Early Childhood Department Disease Prevention

5. Kristin Hosler Monroe, NJ NJPSA- Using active 11/16/2015 $130.00 Substitute Salary WE Academy reading and thinking $149.00 Registration Cost strategies to enhance $279.00 Total Est. Cost written responses 16.11.423.100.580.144.044.0000 16.11.120.100.101.000.000.0000

6. Patricia Landon Monroe Student Safety for 11/19/2015 $ 260.00 Substitute Salary Debora Thompson Township, NJ General Education and $ 750.00 Registration Cost Anthony Cox Special Needs $1010.00 Total Est. Cost Alexis Burks 16.15.000.223.580.217.017.0000 Renee Richardson 16.15.000.240.580.217.017.0000 Healy Middle

7. Patrice Coleman Monroe Improving Adolescent 11/20/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Principal, Healy Middle Township, NJ Literacy

8. Christine Hess-Washington New Brunswick, State of NJ 2015 Fall 11/20/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Campus HS NJ Counselors’ Day

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s. Professional Conferences (cont’d)

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 9. Barbara Froehlich Paramus, NJ Code Studio Workshop 11/24/2015 $130.00 Substitute Salary STEM Academy for Computer Science $130.00 Total Est. Cost 16.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729

10. Tracy Smith Shrewsbury, NJ Code.Org Coding 12/2/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Division of Operations Workshop

11. Jessica Pierresaint Edison, NJ Communication Skills 12/3/2015 $49.00 Registration Cost Human Resource Services for Women $49.00 Total Est. Cost 16.11.000.230.580.028.021.0000

12. Del Pera Baylis Edison, NJ Communication Skills 12/3/2015 $49.00 Registration Cost Carver Institute for Women $49.00 Total Est. Cost 16.15.000.240.580.305.005.0000

13. Leslie Shults Monroe, NJ Demystifying PARCC 12/3/2015 $149.00 Registration Cost Principal, Gordon Parks Data Reports Workshop $149.00 Total Est. Cost 16.15.240.580.311.011.0000

14. Dr. Howard Walker Monroe, NJ Demystifying PARCC 12/3/2015 $149.00 Registration Cost Principal, Garvin Data Reports Workshop $149.00 Total Est. Cost 16.15.240.580.308.008.0000

15. Joseph Refinski Princeton, NJ 2015 NJ Forum 12/4/2015 $130.00 Substitute Salary STEM Academy $130.00 Total Est. Cost 16.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729

16. June Blackwell Edison, NJ Exceptional Assistant 12/9/2015 $ 99.00 Registration Cost Fresh Start Middle $ 99.00 Total Est. Cost 16.11.423.240.580.145.045.0000

17. Del Pera Baylis Edison, NJ Exceptional Assistant 12/9/2015 $99.00 Registration Cost Carver Institute $99.00 Total Est. Cost 16.15.000.240.580.305.005.0000

18. Kristin Hosler Newark, NJ Powerful, Practical 12/10/2015 $130.00 Substitute Salary WE Academy strategies for Reaching “I $239.00 Registration Cost Don’t Care!” $369.00 Total Est. Cost 16.11.423.100.580.144.044.0000 16.11.120.100.101.000.000.0000

19. Belinda Boone New Brunswick, An Introduction to 12/17/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Lakisha Miles NJ Teasing and Bullying Cochran

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Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost Belinda Boone New Brunswick, An Introduction to 12/17/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT 20. Lakisha Miles NJ Teasing and Bullying Cochran

21. Faythe Allen Monroe Common Core & PARCC 1/14/2016 $ 398.00 Registration Cost Renee Richardson Township, NJ Aligned Classrooms $ 398.00 Total Est. Cost Healy Middle 16.15.000.223.580.217.017.0000 16.15.000.240.580.217.017.0000

22. Jimmy Williams Washington, DC 2016 National Mentoring 1/26-29/2016 $390.00 Lodging & Gratuities Fresh Start Middle Summit $375.00 Registration Cost $765.00 Total Est. Cost 16.11.423.240.580.145.045.0000

23. Cleta McLeod Boston, MA Harvard Medical School 1/28-30/2016 $ 398.00 Lodg & Gratuities Alexis Burks “ School Mental Health: $ 900.00 Registration Cost Renee Richardson Treating Students K-12” $1298.00 Total Est. Cost Healy Middle 16.15.000.223.580.217.017.0000 16.15.000.240.580.217.017.0000

24. (3) Board Members TDB Boston, MA National School Board 4/9-11/2016 $2,220.00 Registration Cost Association 76th Annual $2,289.00 Lodg/Meal & Incid. Conference $ 513.00 Transportation $ 615.00 Meal & Spec Prog $5,637.00 Total Est. Cost 16.11.000.230.585.028.032.6661

25. Richard Cella Machu Picchu, The Sacred Valley Yoga 6/20-23/2016 $ 390.00 Substitute Salary STEM Academy Peru Retreat $ 390.00 Total Est. Cost 16.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729

26. Katrina Waiters Austin, TX 22nd Annual LRP’s 1/14-16/2016 $ 346.20 Mileage and Tolls Superintendent’s Office Special Education School $1,195.00 Lodg & Gratuities AMENDED RESOLUTION: Attorney’s Conference $ 295.00 Meals & Gratuities Original Board Approval $1,025.00 Registration Cost October 13, 2015 $2,861.20 Total Est. Cost 16.11.000.230.590.028.019.6667

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On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Jenabu Williams, the members of the Board voted to approve items “t, u, v, w, x" under Human Resource Services:

t. Settlement - CP 2013-29-113

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education approves the Settlement Negotiations for case CP 2013- 29-113 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.

u. Termination of Employment

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education approves the termination of Employee #7443.

v. Retention of Firm

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education approves the retention of the Brooks Firm to analyze, investigate or review the East Orange School District Athletic Program.

w. Settlement – Helm vs. EOBOE, et al

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education approves the settlement in the administrative action entitled Helm vs. East Orange Board of Education, et al.

x. Hiring NJSBA – Superintendent’s Search

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education approves the hiring of the New Jersey School Boards Association to conduct an executive search for the Superintendent of Schools.

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Jenabu Williams, the members of the Board voted to items “a-s” hold “l” under Business Services:

ROLL CALL: Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes (Abstained on Ck#12016698 & 1201702) Ms. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. – Absent Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes Mr. Jenabu Williams – Yes Mr. Arthur Wright – Absent Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - Absent Mr. Bergson Leneus – Yes (Abstained on Ck#12016697)

a. List of Bills (Ratify)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.3 and N.J.S.A. 18A:19-4 authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to make payments between board meetings for all claims that have been duly audited; and

WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached list of bills;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratifies the payment of bills on the attached lists totaling $1,055,781.60 (Attachment 3-a)

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b. List of Bills

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.1 and N.J.S.A. 18:6-31 provides for the Board of Education to authorize the payment of bills; and

WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached list of bills;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes and approves the payment of bills on the attached lists for the Tuesday, November 10, 2015 board meeting in the amount of $4,766,386.63 (Attachment 3-b)

c. Appropriation Transfers

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and

WHEREAS, Board of Education Policy #6422 delineates the process for transfer of funds between line items; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-c)

d. Appropriation Transfers – ECPA/Fund 15

WHEREAS, the Department of Education has established procedures for the review and approval of budget transfer/revision for School Based Budgets; and

WHEREAS, these procedures require prior approval of the Principal and the School Leadership Council, Chairperson; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, does approve the transfers and to authorize submission of transfer to State.

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

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 provides for a board of education in a Type I School District to requisition Tax-Levy monies from the municipality in an amount estimated to represent the balance of its projected cash flow needs; and

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $1,579,170.83 for the month of November 2015;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and direct the Board Secretary to execute and serve the T-1 Request for Tax-Levy monies from the City of East Orange. (Attachment 3-e)

f. WE Academy Sign

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the purchase and installation of a school sign for WE Academy placed at the entrance of the Glenwood Campus at a cost $3500.00. (Acct# 16.11.423.100.730.144.044.0000) (Attachment 3-f)

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g. Acceptance of Donation of Fiction Books

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of fairly used fiction books to be used in the school libraries for students in various grade levels throughout the school district. The books are being donated by Mr. Bergson Leneus, Board President. (Attachment 3-g)

h. Recommendation to Approve Fund Raising Requests

WHEREAS, in accordance with Policy #2430 - Extracurricular Activities, fund-raising activities of extracurricular groups must be approved by the Board upon review by the Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has reviewed and supported the attached requests for Fund Raising Activities;

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

i. Renewal of Contract - Food Service Management 2015-2016 (REVISED)

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board approved the Renewal of the Food Service Contract for the 2015- 16 School Year to Sodexo Management on June 9, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Sodexo Management, Inc. guarantees that the District shall receive an annual return of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Six Dollars ($219,476.00) for the 2015- 2016 school year; and

WHEREAS, if the annual financial return for the Food Service Program falls short of the aforementioned amount, Sodexo shall pay the difference to the District in an amount not to exceed one hundred percent (100%) of Sodexo’s annual Management Fee of $231,750.00 (Increase of 1%) and General Support Services Allowance of $257,500.00 [(“Sodexo’s Share”) Increase of 1%). Sodexo reserves the right to recover any such reimbursement made during the current contract year from that year’s surplus on a monthly basis; and

WHEREAS, any annual deficit greater than Sodexo’s share shall be borne by District; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.26 (P.L.2005, c. 271, s.2) the aforementioned entity has submitted the required Political Contribution Disclosure Form and Stockholder Disclosure Certification, of which they both are on file;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the contract for the provision of Food Service Management to Sodexo Management. Inc. for the 2015-2016 school year for their annual Management Fee from $231,750.00 (Increase of 1%) and General Support Services Allowance from $257,500.00 (Increase of 1%);

j. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission for 2015-2016 SY

WHEREAS, the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Committee is the sponsoring Lead Educational Agency (“LEA”) responsible for the management of the Pricing Cooperative pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et seq; and

WHEREAS, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Committee advertises for bids for various goods and services on an annual basis on behalf of the Pricing Cooperative, reviews the bids and makes recommendations for contract awards to the LEA; and

WHEREAS, upon recommendation by Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission adopts a resolution awarding the contracts to the various vendors; and

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education has participated and seeks to continue its participation in the cooperative pursuant to NJSA 18A: 18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et seq; and

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j. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission for 2015-2016 SY – (cont’d)

WHEREAS, the bid package was developed and completed by Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission under Cooperative Purchasing and included in the package were specifications for the bid and

WHEREAS, all bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission on various contacts and awards were made by resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission as registered and approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs;

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Disaster Recovery awarded to allRisk. (Bid #2098), has been extended to November 15, 2017; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Related Services awarded to various vendors listed below. (Bid #2629),

Allied Fire & Safety Equipment Co Fire and Security Technologies

k. Designation of Representative to the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-61 et seq., the Board of Education of the City of East Orange of the East Orange School District must elect one of its members to represent it on the Representative Assembly of the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the City of East Orange of the East Orange School District has held such an election among its members;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission be notified that Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. has been duly elected as a member of the Representative Assembly of the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the minutes indicating such election be forwarded to the Superintendent/Board Secretary of the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission.

l. Recommendation for Award of Bid– Snow Plowing Services for the East Orange School District, 2015-2016 SY

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and New Jersey Statutes, Title 18A-18A- 37, the request for a bid for Snow Plowing Services (Bid No. 2628) was re-advertised by the East Orange School District on October 14, 2015; and

WHEREAS, all proposals received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Acting Purchasing Agent on October 27, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the Board received responses from the following:

1) F. Basso, Jr. Rubbish Removal Inc., 55-93 S. 20th St. Irvington, NJ 07111 2) The Shauger Group, Inc. 429 Dodd St., East Orange, NJ 07017 3) Consolidated Maint. Solutions, LLC PO Box 809, Pine Brook, NJ 07058 4) VIP Special Services, LLC 583 Valley Road, W. Orange, NJ 07052

WHEREAS, the responses were reviewed by the Acting Purchasing Agent and resulted in a recommendation to award the contract to The Shauger Group, Inc., for the 2015-2016 SY in accordance with their low bid; and

WHEREAS, funds will be made available from account line: 16.11.000.261.420.028.070.4441

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l. Recommendation for Award of Bid– Snow Plowing Services for the East Orange School District, 2015-2016 SY – (cont’d)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to The Shauger Group, Inc., at the rate of $140.00 per hour (Regular and Holiday time) for Bid No. 2628, Snow Plowing Services to the East Orange School District effective November 2015 through May 2016, in accordance with their low bid. (Attachment 3-l)

m. 2015-16 School Year- Revised Preschool Budgets and Contracts for the East Orange Early Childhood Collaborative Agency – Sarah Ward Nursery, Inc.

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education (EOBOE), upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves” the Preschool Education Program Budget (REVISION) and Contract (REVISION) for the 2015-2016 school year, in an amount not to exceed $317,365 for Sarah Ward Nursery, Inc. (provider).

Less Net Cost Per Payment Increase to Proposed Cost Per Total Reduction Providers’ Name of # of # of Budget Original Budget For Lower Payment Provider Students Classes Modification Budget Increase Enrollment

Sarah Ward 15 1 $317,365 $269,761 $47,604 $47,604 $0

Total $0

n. Acceptance of Funds – Nonpublic Security Aid

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the funds for nonpublic schools in the amounts listed below: (Attachment 3-n)

School Amount Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah, 215 N. Oraton Prkwy $5,675 Jamas Children’s University, 86 Washington Street $1,175 Clark School, 671 Park Avenue 1,775 St. Joseph School, 115 Telford Street 6,325 Our Lady Help of Christians, 17 N. Clinton Street 6,325

o. A-148 Secretary’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept and adopt the A-148 and for it to become part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-o)

Period Ending Appropriation Balance Cash Balance September 30, 2015 $273,761,696.90 $32,450,611.14

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p. A-149 Treasurer’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18-A:17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging to the district; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on the Form A- 149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, for the period ending September 30, 2015 upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, adopt the A-149 and cause it to become a part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-p) Period Ending Cash Balance September 30, 2015 $32,450,611.14

q. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate

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

r. Revised COPS in Schools Program (School Resource Officer Program)

WHEREAS, the East Orange Police Department desired to enhance the already existing School Patrol Program by supplementing the officers assigned to the program through the development of an Education and Safety Program (“E.S.P.”), a cooperative effort between the Department and the East Orange Board of Education (“Board”); and

WHEREAS, E.S.P. replaced the current School Patrol Program and increased the number of officers assigned to targeted schools; and

WHEREAS, potential funding for the salaries for the 12 officers assigned to E.S.P. would have been provided in part by the COPS in School Program being offered by the United States Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice in September 2015 awarded the City of East Orange a $1,500,000 grant to fund 12 school resource officer positions;

WHEREAS, the Federal/Local share costs for the COPS Hiring Program is stipulated below:

2016-17 SY 2017-18 SY 2018-2019 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Federal Share $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 Local Share $225,000.00 $249,641.00 $274,283.08 $748,924.08 TOTAL COST $725,000.00 $749,641.00 $774,283.08 $2,248,924.08

WHEREAS, the Board is responsible for providing funds for the 12 positions covered by the grant for the 2016-17 school year in the amount of $225,000.00; for 2017-18 school year in the amount of $249,641.00; for the 2018-19 school year in the amount of $274,283.08; and

WHEREAS, the Board shall retain the funded 12 officers assigned to E.S.P. for at least one full local budget cycle (2019-2020 school year) following the conclusion of the COPS in Schools Grant period; and

WHEREAS, all funding received under the grant, and all matching funds would be utilized only for instructional activities designed to promote a safe learning environment, and or related functions duly authorized by the Board;

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r. Revised COPS in Schools Program (School Resource Officer Program) – (cont’d)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education does authorize the payments of: Year 1: $225,000.00; Year 2: $249,641.00; Year 3: $274,283.08 totaling $748,924.08 to the City of East Orange Police Department and does authorize the Superintendent to include these amounts in the budget for the upcoming school years for the cost of the 12 officers.

s Recommendation to Approve the Superintendent’s Quantitative and Qualitative Merit Goals for the 2015-16 school year

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve and certify the following Superintendent’s Quantitative and Qualitative Merit Goals for the 2014-15 school year: (attachment 3-s)

Merit Bonus Quantitative Goals Status Amount For the last three (3) years, the East Orange School District 3.33% base salary administers the Renaissance Star Reading Assessment to students in greades 1-8 three (3) times per year. This assessment identifies the percentage of students in grades 1-8 at/above the state benchmark in reading. In October 2015, 37.5% of the students in grades 1-8 were at/above the state benchmark in reading. By April 2016, 37.5 the percentage of students in grades 1-8 who will be at/above the state benchmark in reading will increase by at least 5%. Students in high schools demonstrate college readiness behavior 3.33% base salary long before they graduate from high school. The percentage of 10th and 11th graders who take the PSAT is one of the five indicators used by the State of New Jersey on School Performance Card. The statewide target for the percent of students participating in PSAT is 60%. None of the district’s 3 high schools met or exceeded the statewide target. By June 2016, at least two (2) of our high schools will meet or exceed the state target of 60%. Merit Bonus Qualitative Goals Status Amount Chronic absentieeism is different from truancy or average daily 2.5% of base attendance. Chronic absenteeism means that a student has missed at salary least 10% of a school year for any reason. While daily attendance means the average percentage of students in school for a specified number of days. “Schools with greater than 6% of its enrollment determined to be chronically absent are advised to begin to pay closer attention to attendance trends” (NJ School Performance Repoerts – Interpretive Guide) The East Orange School District reviewed its discipline policies and 2.5% of base procedures during the 2014-15 school year. Based on the feedback salary from community members, staff and others, the district needs to make discipline policies and procedures reflective of progressive discipline and its handbook user friendly. The East Orange School District’s discipline policies and procedures will be revised and implemented during the 2015-16 school year.

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4. MAINTENANCE SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Jenabu Williams, the members of the Board voted to approve item “a” under Maintenance:

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Lenenus read the following notice:

The East Orange Board of Education next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the main conference room of the Administrative Offices, 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, NJ.

The Board of Education will retire to Executive Session after “Comments from the Public” in which they will discuss matters pertaining to negotiations, personnel and/or litigation. The Board will resume the regular public meeting at or about 9:00 p.m.; immediately following the Executive Session.

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Ms. Terry S. Tucker, the members of the Board voted to adjourn at 11:28 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes Ms. Joy B. Tolliver, Esq. – Absent Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes Mr. Jenabu Williams – Yes Mr. Arthur Wright – Yes Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - Absent Mr. Bergson Leneus – Yes

The meeting adjourned at 11:28 p.m.

Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary BOARD APPROVED

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