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1 Completed February 28, 2018 Convened at 5:30 P.M. Call To TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday – February 26, 2018 – 5:30 P.M. Completed February 28, 2018 Convened at 5:30 P.M. Call to Order Board President Gene Bouie called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance President Bouie called for the salute to the flag. Roll Call Present: Gene Bouie Addie Daniels-Lane Fiah Kwesseu Yolanda Marrero-Lopez Jane Rosenbaum – arrived 5:45 p.m. Gerald Truehart II Lucy Vandenberg – arrived 5:38 p.m. Heather Watson Superintendent of Schools – Dr. Fredrick H. McDowell Jr. - Present Business Administrator/Board Secretary – Jayne Howard - Present New Jersey Sunshine Law - Read by Board President Bouie The New Jersey Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right to the public to have advanced notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed or acted on. On the rules of this act, the Trenton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting by publicizing the date, time and place, therefore posted in the Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, City Clerk’s Office, City Hall and the Times. Anyone whose name is on the mailing list should receive a notice. Formal action will take place at this meeting. Mission Statement - Read by Board President Bouie All students will graduate with a vision for their future, motivated to learn continually and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career. 1 TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday – February 26, 2018 – 5:30 P.M. Adoption Of Agenda President Bouie stated that there is a Finance Addendum to tonight’s agenda. Motion was made by Ms. Daniels-Lane and seconded by Ms. Kwesseu to adopt the agenda. Agenda was adopted by all Board Members present. ROLL CALL YES NO ABSTAIN Addie Daniels-Lane X Fiah Kwesseu X Yolanda Marrero-Lopez X Jane Rosenbaum not present for vote Gerald Truehart X Lucy Vandenberg not present for vote Heather Watson X Gene Bouie X SUPERINTENDENT’S REMARKS ANNOUNCEMENTS Good evening, we’d like to thank the community members for being here tonight. Special thanks to all students and families in attendance. At this time, we would ask for a brief moment of silence in recognition for the 17 lives lost in Parkland, Florida a week ago due to the school shooting. District Mission: All students will graduate with a vision for their future, motivated to learn continually and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career. Pre-K Update: The District currently provides almost 2200 seats for pre-K. Despite having one of the best pre-k programs in NJ, we believe that improvement is a never-ending goal. Our mission is to ensure that all Trenton families have access to high quality pre-school. We will continue to fund pre-school until all Trenton families’ needs are met. Under the leadership of Director Monica Carmichael, the Office of Early Childhood is hosting its annual Pre-K Fair on March 7, 8, 9, 2018. The hours of operation are 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm. The fair will take place at 108 North Clinton Avenue. This event aims to provide Trenton parents/ guardians, district staff, and community members an opportunity to learn about the wonders in the preschool program tied to curriculum, staffing, locations, and resources for families. During the hours of operation preschool appointments will be made for the 2018-2019 school year. Please come out and learn about our preschool superheroes! Daylight/Twilight Update: The School Support Office is working collaboratively with Daylight Twilight leadership team to improve alternative school programming for the 2018-19 school year. In preparation for its return to the Hanover Street Building in 2019, we believe that additional 2 TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday – February 26, 2018 – 5:30 P.M. investments in resources, professional development, and ongoing support are needed to improve student outcomes at the current Cadwalader Campus. We also believe that in order for transformation to take place, new strategies, instructional approaches, and progress monitoring are required. Enhancements to programs will be used to support the following student groups in fulfilling their high school graduation requirements: Life Skills, Overage and Under Credited (Ages: 16-21), Newcomers (Limited English Proficiency), Students with Interruptions in Formal Education, and Adjudicated Youth. Budget Update: The District is actively building the budget for the 2018-19 school year. As we gather information, we will look back at costs associated, and consider anticipated increases such as enrollment. We wanted to provide students and families a quick update on where we are with regards to the budget development process. Keeping in mind that the budget will not be approved until late March. Our guiding principles this year are as follows: . Ensure every possible dollar is invested in meeting student needs . Empower staff members to grow through targeted professional development . Thoughtful realignment and reallocation of resources . Identify operational efficiencies and reduce administrative costs . Ensure spending is aligned to District academic priorities . Demonstrate our commitment to facility improvements As a result of these principles, our initial budget recommendations include the following highlights: Instructional Programming: . Increase achievement for all students in literacy and mathematics. Improve the effectiveness of academic interventions for all student groups. Expand Specialist offerings in Elementary Schools. (New) . Math Curriculum Adoption K-12. (New) . World Language Curriculum Adoption K-5. (New) . Language Arts Curriculum Adoption 9-12. (New) . Support for College & Career Readiness (New) . Expanded Career Academy offerings at TCHS. (New) Gifted and Talented (G & T): . Increase advanced opportunities for students across all schools. Special Education: . Bring more special education students back to District schools, reducing expenses, and ensuring more students are part of an inclusive learning environment. 3 TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday – February 26, 2018 – 5:30 P.M. POINTS OF PRIDE Advanced Placement Student Update: Cristian Leiva of Trenton Central High School became the first student in TCHS history to earn a qualifying score on the AP Physics Exam. This exam can translate into college credits at the majority of colleges and universities in the United States. We are extremely proud of Cristian and will work to ensure that all Trenton students have access to accelerated courses. Student Athletes: TCHS Boys Basketball Team became the Colonial Division Champions with a victory over Hightstown High School. TCHS Wrestling Team became the Colonial Division Champions with victory over Princeton High School. TCHS Senior Caleb Spaulding won 1st Place (195lbs) and received the award for Outstanding Wrestler. Staff Recognition Update: Dr. Gerry Fennell (TCHS West) received a certificate of recognition by the NJ Department of Education for being an Exemplary Secondary Educator. Nicole Hamlet (TCHS STEM Academy) was nominated to participate in the National STEM Teacher Leader Forum. Music Excellence: We’ve been informed that the legendary Sarah Dash, NJ Music Ambassador; has nominated Trenton Central High School’s very own Mr. Joseph Pucciatti to be the Grammys Music Teacher of the Year. Please join us in congratulating Maestro Pucciatti for this prestigious acknowledgment. DISTRICT PRIORITIES Based on the feedback from a wide range of community stakeholders, school site visits, and data review, the District priorities for 2017-18: 1. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP a. Connected Action Roadmap (School Improvement Framework) b. Effective Data Culture 2. EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS a. Observations & Feedback b. Leadership Development 3. CULTURE a. Highly Reliable Schools That Support Learning 4. CENTRAL OFFICE TRANSFORMATION a. Total Quality Management/ Customer Service b. Tiered School Supports c. Parent Empowerment 4 TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 108 North Clinton Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08609 BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday – February 26, 2018 – 5:30 P.M. TRENTON STUDENTS ARE MAKING PROGRESS Elementary Schools continue to make Notable Gains in Reading Skills. 54% of elementary students are working at or above grade level in reading skills compared to 25% in the Fall. Schools with the highest increase: Parker and Washington: 37% increase, Wilson and Franklin: 33% increase. As a result of targeted efforts in reading intervention, over 2800 Trenton elementary students are now reading at/above grade level materials. Real and unprecedented progress in taking place across our elementary schools. Students and teachers are also working hard to close undeniable and unacceptable achievement gaps in Math. Elementary Schools are also making Notable Gains in End of Unit Math Assessments. As of February 7, 2018, students have completed over 1060 assessments: 7.5% increase in 2nd grade Math, 6.5% increase in 4th and 5th grade Math Students in grades 2-5 completed over 11,800 Math Intervention assignments noting the following: 2% increase in 2nd grade Math, 7% increase in 3rd grade Math, 6% increase in 5th grade Math Middle Schools are also showing Promising Gains in End of Unit Math Assessments, and Cumulative Mid-year Assessments.
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