EAST ORANGE BOARD of EDUCATION 199 4Th AVENUE EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017

EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION 199 4th AVENUE EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING

East Orange Board of Education Tuesday, September 10, 2019 – 6:00 P.M. 199 4th Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meetings:  June 24, 2019  June 27, 2019  July 8, 2019  August 13, 2019

V. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

A. PRESENTATIONS

1. Aerospace Presentation from the students of East Orange STEM Academy, Dr. Vincent Stallings, Principal

2. East Orange School District Report of Violence and Vandalism (Period 2) – January 2019 – June 30, 2019 presented by Dr. Deborah M. Harvest, Assistant Superintendent

3. Presentation by the East Orange Fire Department – Unveiling the Fire Safety Trailer

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

VII. COMMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT

VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

IX. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

X. RECOMMENCE PUBLIC MEETING

XI. ROLL CALL

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

a. 2019-2020 Curriculum Guides b. Junior Achievement Biz Town c. Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) Memorandum of Understanding with New Jersey Department of Education d. NJACDA Voices United Choir Festival e. Renaming Campus HS Guidance & Counseling Department to School Counseling Department f. Girls Who Code Club g. Tools of the Mind Technical and Curriculum Training SY 2019-2020 h. Independent Educational Evaluations i. Independent Psychological Evaluations j. Special Olympics – Unified Young Athletes k. Understanding State and Federal Guidelines on Student Discipline l. Corrective Action Plans and Progressive Supervision m. Hapara n. Teq Inc. o. Parent Engagement Series for Extended Learning Program Activities Grant (ELPA) p. Business Management and Marketing Consultation q. EOCHS Collaboration with Hamilton Education and Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History r. E.O. Middle School 5K Run s. Field Trips

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

a. Retirements b. Resignations c. Separation d. Rescission of Appointment e. Rescission of Leave of Absence f. Leaves of Absence g. Transfers h. Reclassifications i. Salary Adjustments j. 2019-2020 School Year Reappointment List k. Reappointment of Per Diem Substitute Teachers – 2019-2020 School Year l. Summer Staff Appointments – 2019-2020 School Year m. Staff Appointments – 2019-2020 School Year n. Approval of Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities – Various Locations – 2019-20 SY o. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Staff Appointments – Various Locations – 2019-20 SY p. Approval of Job Descriptions q. Reinstatement of Position r. School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Contract Approval 2019-20 School Year s. Agenda Changes/Corrections t. Staff Appointments – Federal Grants – Title I/Title I-SIA Grant Staffing – 2019–2020 S/Y u. Appointments v. Approval of Resolution w. Account Code Changes – Various Locations – 2019-20 School Year x. Attendance Incentive Bonus – Various Locations – 2018-19 School Year y. Approval of District Organizational Chart z. Professional Conferences

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

a. List of Bills (Ratify) b. List of Bills c. Appropriation Transfers d. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange e. Acceptance of T-2 Debt Service Taxes from the City of East Orange f. Recommendation to Approve Fund Raising Requests g. A-148 Secretary’s Report h. A-149 Treasurer’s Report i. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate j. Establish Petty Cash Fund - Revised k. E-Nova Donated Bookbags – Campus High l. Unapologetically Being Inc. Donation – STEM Academy m. Preschool Revised Contract and Budget for the East Orange Early Childhood Collaborative Agency – Zadie’s of the Oranges 2019-2020 School Year n. Recommendation for Approval of Purchasing Manual for 2019-2020 SY o. Resolution of the East Orange Board of Education in the County of Essex, determining to finance IT Infrastructure and Related Acquisitions through the Competitive Bid, recommendation of award and execution of a Lease Purchase Agreement, approving the form of certain agreements including a lease purchase agreement, authorizing certain officials of the Board to execute such agreements and authorizing other actions necessary to accomplish the transaction. p. Resolution Authorizing Contract with Certain Approved State Contract Vendors for Boards of Education Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10a.

4. MAINTENANCE

a. Use of Facility

XIII. CLOSING STATEMENT/ADJOURNMENT

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

a. 2019-2020 Curriculum Guides - (Dr. Richardson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve adopting curriculum for the following subjects in alignment with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards: PBL and Genius Hour for the 2019‐2020 school year at no cost to the district.

b. Junior Achievement, Biz Town – (Dr. Stallings)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the 6th through 8th grade students from STEM Academy to participate in the program, Junior Achievement Biz Town for Success for the 2019‐2020 academic year at no cost to the district.

c. Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) Memorandum of Understanding with New Jersey Department of Education – (Dr. Webb)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the New Jersey Department of Education, and subsequent administration of the TASC Test July 2020 through June 30, 2023 at no cost to the district.

d. NJACDA Voices United Choir Festival – (Dr. Estrict/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve EOCHS hosting the NJACDA Voices United Choir Festival on November 1, 2019 to include schools from East Orange and other school districts. Location will be at Campus High School at no cost to the district.

e. Renaming Campus HS Guidance & Counseling Department to School Counseling Department – (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Campus High School Guidance and Counseling Department to be renamed to School Counseling Department at no cost to the district.

f. Girls Who Code Club – (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permits East Orange Campus High School to host a Girls Who Code Club program and hire a club facilitator to run the program from September 5, 2019 to June 24, 2020 at a cost not to exceed $2,079.00. The club will run on Thursdays from 2:45pm to 3:45pm every week.

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: 20.15.401.100.100.101.001.0000) 5

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

g. Tools of the Mind Technical and Curriculum Training SY 2019-2020– (Ms. Aquil/Ms. Lofton- Simpson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the curriculum training and technical support provided by Tools of the Mind Consultants for the state approved curriculum, Tools of the Mind for the 2019- 2020 school year to be supported and implemented in district and collaborating centers classrooms at a cost that will not exceed $68,000.

h. Independent Educational Evaluations – (Dr. Harvest/Mrs. Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the contract with Barbara Wilson (Diagnostic Educational Consultant’s Inc.) to complete Educational Evaluations at a rate of $300 per case during the 2019- 2020 school year not to exceed $10,000.

i. Independent Psychological Evaluations – (Dr. Harvest/Mrs. Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the contract with Ms. Sanhita Kar to complete psychological evaluations at a rate of $315 per case during the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Kar has provided RFQ# 3096 for psychological services.

j. Special Olympics – Unified Young Athletes – (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Santos/Ms. Aquil/Ms. Tyler/Ms. Lofton-Simpson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the agreement between the EOSD and New Jersey Special Olympics to implement the Unified Young Athletes program in four elementary schools (Grades PreK-2) during the 2019-2020 school year. Curriculum, training and equipment will be provided at no cost to the district.

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

k. Understanding State and Federal Guidelines on Student Discipline – (Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve NJPSA to facilitate a workshop session on January 8, 2020 to all District Administrators related to “Understanding State and Federal Guidelines on Student Discipline” at a cost not to exceed $330.

l. Corrective Action Plans and Progressive Supervision – (Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve NJPSA to facilitate a workshop session on November 13, 2019 and December 4, 2019 to all District Administrators related to “Corrective Action Plans and Progressive Supervision” at a cost not to exceed $6,660 for both workshop sessions.

m. Hapara – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Salomon)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the implementation of Hapara during the 2019-2020 school year at a cost to the district not to exceed $17,000.

n. Teq Inc. – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Salomon/Ms. Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Teq Inc. to provide professional development services during the 2019-2020 school year at a cost to the district not to exceed $16,200.

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

o. Parent Engagement Series for Extended Learning Program Activities Grant (ELPA) - (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Dr. Alonzo Perry, Sr., RBS Educational and Consulting Services, Nexus Tech LLC, and New Day Project to provide workshops for parents of the Path Afterschool Program from the October 2019 – June 2020 school year at a cost not to exceed $20,000.

p. Business Management and Marketing Consultation - (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Alonzo Perry, Jr., Kara Hopkins and John Blanton to consult on academic content for business administration and marketing and to provide training for students in the CTE program October 2019 – May 2020 at a cost not to exceed $15,000.

q. EOCHS Collaboration with Hamilton Education and Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History – (Dr. Estrict/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Mrs. Colson, Ms. Richardson, and the EOCHS History and Performing Arts Departments, and Ms. Vega-Moore for U.S. History I & II for regular and bilingual classes, partnering with the Hamilton Project of the Gilder Lehrman Inst., of American History. Partnership focuses on the study of Alexander Hamilton’s role in U.S. History through the Broadway Production, “Hamilton.” Initial cost to the district not to exceed $1,980 for 198 tickets to the matinee on 12/11/19 at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City for bus transportation TBD. (A separate field trip request will be submitted).

r. E.O. Middle School 5K Run – (Dr. Richardson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Future Ready Prep to host a 5K run for all middle school students in East Orange at Robeson Stadium on June 3, 2020 at no cost to the district.

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

s. 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 Budget/ BO - Bus. Ofc. 1 Mr. English New York, NY To attend the Open 2019-2020 $4,368.00 Transportation Ms. Rae-Dudley Doors Scholarship School Year $4,368.00 Total 8 students Program at the 20.15.000.100.270.512.003.5523 (SB) 2 staff members Theater Tyson M/H School Development Fund (Educational) 2 Dr. Estrict Bridgeton, NJ To participate in the 9/21/19 $832.00 Transportation TSgt Thomas Bridgeton HS Drill $832.00 Total 10 students Competition 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 1 staff member (Educational) Campus High School 3 Dr. Estrict New York City, To visit the 9/27/19 $936.00 Transportation Mr. Barone NY Tenement Museum $936.00 Total 50 students (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 5 staff members Campus High School 4 Dr. Estrict Union, NJ To tour Kean 10/11/19 $780.00 Transportation Mr. Barone University and $780.00 Total 50 students Liberty Hall 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 5 staff members Museum Campus High School (Educational) 5 Dr. Estrict Orange, NJ The marching band 10/12/19 $780.00 Transportation Mrs. Colson to participate in the $780.00 Total 60 students Pink Out for Cancer 20.15.000. 270.512.101.001.9732 (SB) 3 staff members event 6 parent chaperones (Educational) Campus High School 6 Dr. Estrict Annapolis, To tour the Naval 10/17/19 $2,080.00 Transportation TSgt Thomas Maryland Academy Base $2,080.00 Total 50 students (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 4 staff members 1 parent chaperone Campus High School F/T Board Agenda 9/10/19

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

s. Field Trips

No. Reason (include Cost/Budgets incentive & benefit) Names(s) Destination Date(s) SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/ AB - Arts Based Budget/ BO - Bus. Ofc. 7 Dr. Estrict Summit, NJ To visit the JA of NJ 10/18/19 $494.00 Transportation Mr. Thomas College & Career $494.00 Total 30 students Readiness 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 3 staff members Mentoring Day at 1 parent chaperone the Grand Summit Campus High School Hotel (Educational) 8 Dr. Estrict Glassboro, NJ To attend the Rowan 10/24/19 $1,196.00 Transportation Mrs. Colson University Tenor- $1,196.00 Total 35 students Bass Festival 2019 20.11.000.221.517.000.000.9706 (SB) 5 staff members (Enrichment) Campus High School 9 Dr. Webb Union, NJ To attend college 10/24/19 $624.00 Transportation 30 students Newark, NJ tours at Lincoln $624.00 Total 5 staff members Tech., Essex County 20.11.423.240.500.029.029.5523 (SB) Fresh Start Academy College and Rutgers-Newark (Educational) 10 Dr. Estrict Union, NJ To attend the FBLA 10/28/19 $442.00 Transportation Mr. Thomas State Fall Leadership $442.00 Total 12 students Conference at Kean 20.11.000.221.517.000.000.9706 (SB) 1 staff member University 1 parent chaperone (Educational) Campus High School 11 Dr. Richardson New York, NY To visit the United 11/1/19 $2,808.00 Transportation Ms. Elias Nations $1,024.00 Admissions 140 students (Educational) $3,832.00 Total 10 staff members 20.11.403.270.512.047.047.0000 (SB) 4 parent chaperones 20.11.403.100.800.047.047.0000 (SB) Future Ready Prep 12 Dr. Estrict Philadelphia, To visit the National 12/3/19 $1,404.00 Transportation Mr. Barone PA Constitution Center $1,404.00 Total 50 students (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 5 staff members Campus High School 13 Dr. Estrict Chatham, NJ To attend the 12/5/19 $624.00 Transportation Mrs. Colson NJSMA Choir $624.00 Total 39 students Festival 2019 at 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 4 staff members Chatham High Campus High School School (Enrichment) 14 Dr. Webb New York, NY To visit the 12/5/19 $ 936.00 Transportation 40 students American Museum $ 775.00 Admissions 5 staff members of Natural History $1,711.00 Total Fresh Start Academy (Educational) 20.11.423.100.800.029.029.0000 (SB) 20.11.423.240.500.029.029.5523 (SB)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

s. Field Trips

No. Reason (include Cost/Budgets incentive & benefit) Names(s) Destination Date(s) SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/ AB - Arts Based Budget/ BO - Bus. Ofc. 15 Dr. Estrict Manhattan, NY To attend 12/12/19 $ 712.40 Transportation Mrs. Navarro Union City, NJ performance of “En $ 750.00 Admissions 30 students El Tiempo De Las $1,462.40 Total 3 staff members Mariposas” at the 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) Campus High School Spanish Theater 20.15.190.100.800.101.001.0000 (SB) (Educational) 16 Mr. English New York City, To attend a 1/8/20 $1,066.00 Transportation Mr. Carlson NY performance of $1,485.00 Admissions 48 students “Porgy & Bess” at $2,943.00 Meals 6 staff members the Metropolitan $5,494.00 Total Tyson M/H School Opera 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) (Educational) 20.15.190.100.800.203.003.0000 (SB) 17 Dr. Webb Newark, NJ To attend 1/15/20 $310.96 Transportation 30 students performance of “We $320.00 Admissions 5 staff members Shall Overcome” at $630.96 Total Fresh Start Academy NJPAC 20.11.423.100.800.029.029.0000 (SB) (Educational) 20.11.423.240.500.029.029.5523 (SB) 18 Dr. Webb Bloomfield, NJ To attend college 1/23/20 $468.00 Transportation 10 students Jersey City, NJ tours at Empire $428.00 Total 5 staff members Beauty School and 20.11.423.240.500.029.029.5523 (SB) Fresh Start Academy Hudson County College (Educational) 19 Dr. Burton Palmerton, PA To visit the Blue 2/6/20 $1,248.00 Transportation Ms. Nelson Mountain Resort – $1,100.00 Admissions 50 students Science of Sliding $2,348.00 Total 4 staff members (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.216.016.5523 (SB) 1 parent chaperone 20.15.190.100.800.216.016.0000 (SB) Truth Middle School 20 Dr. Webb Newark, NJ To attend 2/7/20 $260.00 Transportation 40 students performance of $320.00 Admissions 5 staff members “Linear Notes” at $580.00 Total Fresh Start Academy NJPAC 20.11.423.100.800.029.029.0000 (SB) (Educational) 20.11.423.240.500.029.029.5523 (SB) 21 Dr. Estrict Trenton, NJ To visit the New 3/13/20 $930.00 Transportation Mr. Barone Jersey State House $930.00 Total 50 students (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 5 staff members Campus High School 22 Mr. English New York City, To attend 4/1/20 $1,976.00 Transportation Ms. Rae-Dudley NY production of $1,976.00 Total 73 students “Jitney” at the 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) 7 staff members Samuel Friedman Tyson M/H School Theater (Educational) F/T Board Agenda 9/10/19

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

s. Field Trips

No. Reason (include Cost/Budgets incentive & benefit) Names(s) Destination Date(s) SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/ AB - Arts Based Budget/ BO - Bus. Ofc. 23 Dr. Estrict New York, NY To visit the Museum 4/3/20 $988.00 Transportation Mr. Barone of Jewish Heritage: $988.00 Total 50 students A Living Memorial 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 5 staff members to the Holocaust Campus High School (Educational) 24 Dr. Webb Washington, To visit Howard 4/30/20 $2,678.00 Transportation 40 students DC University $2,678.00 Total 5 staff members (Educational) 20.11.423.240.500.029.029.5523 (SB) Fresh Start Academy 25 Dr. Estrict East Orange, NJ The marching band 5/25/20 $780.00 Transportation Mrs. Colson to participate in the $780.00 Total 60 students Memorial Day 20.15.000. 270.512.101.001.9732 (SB) 2 staff members Parade at City Hall 6 parent chaperones (Educational) Campus High School 26 Dr. Webb Lincoln Harbor, To attend the Grade 5/28/20 $ 988.00 Transportation 30 students NJ 8 Social on the Spirit $3,600.00 Admissions 5 staff members of New Jersey $4,588.00 Total Fresh Start Academy Cruise Ship 20.11.423.240.500.029.029.5523 (SB) (Incentive) 20.11.423.240.600.029.029.6662 (SB) 27 Dr. Richardson Livingston, NJ To visit the East 5/28/20 $728.00 Transportation Ms. Elias Orange Water 5/29/20 $728.00 Total 68 students Commission 20.11.403.270.512.047.047.0000 (SB) 7 staff members (Educational) Future Ready Prep 28 Dr. Webb Jackson, NJ To visit Six Flags 6/4/20 $1,170.00 Transportation 40 students Great Adventure $2,511.00 Admissions 5 staff members (Educational) $3,681.00 Total Fresh Start Academy 20.11.423.240.500.029.029.5523 (SB) 20.11.423.240.600.029.029.6662 (SB) 29 Dr. Estrict East Orange, NJ The marching band 6/11/20 $1,238.64 Transportation Mrs. Colson to participate in the Rain-date $1,238.64 Total 60 students Robeson Classic at 6/12/20 20.15.000. 270.512.101.001.9732 (SB) 2 staff members the Robeson 8 parent chaperones Stadium Campus High School (Educational) 30 Ms. Evans Washington, To attend the Black 9/12/19 No cost to the district 47 students DC Caucus Convention 5 staff members (Educational) Tyson M/H School STEM Academy Campus High School Fresh Start Academy F/T Board Agenda 9/10/19

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT 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. Mr. Edward Bell – Custodian (Head) – Division of Operations Effective January 1, 2020 (25 years, 6 months of service) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

2. Ms. Leanora Cousins – Teacher of Technology – Houston Academy Effective July 1, 2019 (16 years of service) (15.000.222.0100.000.307.007.0000)

3. Ms. Yvonne Hester-Lambert – Teacher of Kindergarten – Banneker Academy Effective November 1, 2019 (48 years, 2 months of service) (15.110.100.0101.000.336.036.9704)

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. Ms. Grace Abrams – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective September 4, 2019 (to continue education) (7 months of service) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

2. Ms. Deborah Adeola – Teacher Assistant for ESL – Truth Middle School Effective September 2, 2019 (personal reasons) (8 years, 5 months of service) (15.240.100.0106.000.216.016.0000)

3. Ms. Rafaelina Almonte – Teacher Assistant for ESL – Costley Middle School Effective September 1, 2019 (no reason) (4 years, 7 months of service) (15.240.100.0106.000.215.015.0000)

4. Ms. Marcelle Chapman – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (CSM) – Langston Hughes School Effective August 30, 2019 (no reason) (3 months of service) (15.213.100.0106.000.306.006.0000)

5. Ms. Staci Cowins – Secretary (Head) – Cochran Academy Effective September 1, 2019 (another position) (6 years of service) (15.000.240.0105.000.338.038.0000)

6. Ms. LaRisha DeJesus – Climate & Culture Specialist – Healy Middle School Effective October 18, 2019 (no reason) (3 years of service) (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000)

7. Ms. Shawna Hastings – Teacher of Dance – Houston Academy Effective October 18, 2019 (another position) (10 years, 1 month of service) (15.120.100.0101.000.307.007.0000)

8. Ms. Aida Herrera-Jerez – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Tyson Elementary Effective September 1, 2019 (no reason) (7 months of service) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

b. Resignations (cont’d)

9. Ms. Paula Hilliman – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Campus High Effective September 1, 2019 (to continue education) (9 months of service) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

10. Mr. Tariq McDaniel – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Effective September 1, 2019 (another position) (5 years of service) (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)

11. Mr. Eric McGee – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Campus High Effective November 1, 2019 (no reason) (15 years of service) (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

12. Mr. Alex Mendiola – Teacher of English – Campus High Effective October 25, 2019 (no reason) (2 years, 2 months of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

13. Ms. Amanda Quinitchett – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (AUT) – Parks Academy Effective September 1, 2019 (personal reasons) (4 years, 5 months of service) (15.214.100.0106.000.311.011.0000)

14. Mr. Brian Rock – Teacher of Social Studies – Campus High Effective September 1, 2019 (another position) (12 years of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

15. Ms. Shanice Scott – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (CSM) – Tyson Elementary Effective September 1, 2019 (personal reasons) (1 year of service) (15.213.100.0106.000.312.012.0000)

16. Ms. Talia Snipes – Data Coach – Healy Middle School Effective October 18, 2019 (no reason) (6 years, 1 month of service) (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000)

17. Ms. Tonya St Bernard-Thomas – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (PSD) – Wahlstrom Academy Effective September 3, 2019 (no reason) (2 years, 9 months of service) (15.216.100.0106.000.339.039.0000)

18. Ms. Zakiyyah Zai'Mah – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective September 1, 2019 (another position) (1 year, 9 months of service) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

c. Separation

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

1. Ms. Vanessa Morrison – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective September 1, 2019 (substitute certificate revoked) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

d. Rescission of Appointments

BE IT RESOLVED: "that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following appointments."

1. Ms. Thelma Abney – Security Hourly – Department of Security Appointment was approved at the June 11, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)

2. Mr. Robert Dutches – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Truth Middle School Appointment was approved at the August 13, 2019 Board Meeting (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

3. Ms. Chikanele Egbutu – School Nurse – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Appointment was approved at the August 13, 2019 Board Meeting (15.000.213.0100.000.310.010.0000 – 87.5000%) (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027 – 12.5000%)

4. Mr. Damier Johnson-Roberts – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Costley Middle School Appointment was approved at the August 13, 2019 Board Meeting (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000 – 30.0000%) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000 – 30.0000%) (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000 – 40.0000%)

5. Mr. Donald Jones – Teacher of Industrial Arts (CIT) – East Orange Campus High School Appointment was approved at the August 13, 2019 Board Meeting (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

6. Ms. Clarise Simmons – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Tyson Elementary Appointment was approved at the August 13, 2019 Board Meeting (15.213.100.0106.000.312.012.0000)

7. Mr. Sampson Thom – Head Custodian – Tyson 6-12 Appointment was approved at the August 13, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

e. Rescission of Leave of Absence

BE IT RESOLVED: "that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following leave of absence."

1. Ms. Mylene Brown – CST Social Worker – Houston Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) was approved at the April 9, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)

f. 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. Melissa Baptiste – CST Social Worker – Carver Institute Family Act LOA Effective October 7, 2019 to October 10, 2019 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 11, 2019 to November 8, 2019 (NTE 2 days) (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

2. Ms. June Blackwell – Secretary (Head) – Fresh Start Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective July 1, 2019 to October 16, 2019 (NTE 30 days) Family Act LOA Effective October 17, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (11.423.240.0105.000.029.029.0000)

3. Mr. Loren Blackwell – Inventory Control Supervisor – Division of Business Services Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective August 27, 2019 to March 31, 2020 (NTE 45 days) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

4. Ms. Patricia Ciccone – Climate & Culture Specialist – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective June 19, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000)

5. Ms. Julia King – Teacher of the Handicapped (MCI) – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 12, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (15.201.100.0101.000.310.010.0000)

6. Ms. Petal Nelson – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Family Act LOA Effective September 3, 2019 to October 14, 2019 (NTE 0 days) (15.204.100.0101.000.310.010.0000)

7. Dr. Ignatius Njoku – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – East Orange Campus High School Health LOA Effective September 3, 2019 to December 2, 2019 (15.213.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

8. Ms. Alicia Simon – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act LOA Effective September 3, 2019 to September 30, 2019 (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)

9. Ms. Bonnie Taylor – Teacher of Business/Technology – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 16, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.000.222.0100.000.102.002.0000)

10. Ms. Angella Thomas – Custodian (Night) – Costley Middle School Family Act LOA Effective July 3, 2019 to July 12, 2019 Family Act LOA Effective July 19, 2019 to September 2, 2019 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 3, 2019 to January 3, 2020 (NTE 24 days) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

11. Ms. Dayn Vincent – Custodian – Division of Maintenance Services Family Act LOA Effective July 31, 2019 to October 24, 2019 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

12. Ms. Michelle Williams-Wong – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

13. Ms. Yvonne Wilson-Jones – School Nurse – Department of Special Education Family Act LOA Effective August 12, 2019 to September 9, 2019 Health LOA Effective September 10, 2019 to October 4, 2019 (11.000.213.0100.000.000.000.0000)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

14. Ms. Elizabeth Yearwood – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (MCI) – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA Effective September 3, 2019 to November 6, 2019 (15.201.100.0106.000.216.016.0000)

g. Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the transfers listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.g.”

h. Reclassifications

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reclassifications listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.h.”

i. 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. Ms. Marijoe Ashikwei – Teacher of Elementary – Garvin School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 14½ $83,941 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.120.100.0101.000.308.008.0000)

2. Ms. Monique Bass-Randolph – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Healy Middle (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.213.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

3. Mr. Luckens Bolivar – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Banneker Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2005) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 12 $77,379 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 12 $83,379 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)

4. Dr. Dennissa Brown – Literacy Coach – STEM Academy (Original Hire Date: September 8, 2003) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $750 Longevity Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.221.0104.000.102.002.0000)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

i. Salary Adjustments (cont’d)

5. Ms. Angely Chery – Teacher of French – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 12½ $78,146 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

6. Ms. Margaret Cunningham – Media Specialist – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 10 $75,979 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.000.222.0100.000.312.012.0000 – 60%) & (15.000.222.0100.000.338.038.0000 – 40%)

7. Dr. Lisa DeLeon-Smith – Culture and Climate Specialist – Healy Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 1 $68,179 p/a + $1,250 Stipend To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 10 $75,979 p/a + $1,250 Stipend Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000)

8. Ms. Caryn Feder – Teacher of Music (Comprehensive) – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 5 $62,279 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 6 $62,879 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.310.010.0000)

9. Dr. Loren Fortna – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Warwick Institute (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 1 $68,179 p/a + $1,250 Stipend To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 12½ $86,146 p/a + $1,250 Stipend Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

10. Ms. Sheila Harper-Cabbell – School Nurse – Campus High (Original Hire Date: September 1, 1998) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $101,150 p/a + $1,250 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.213.0100.000.101.001.0000)

11. Ms. Stacey Jones-Manley – Teacher of Elementary – Parks Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 7 $57,479 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000) 18

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

i. Salary Adjustments (cont’d)

12. Dr. Jasper Nwafor – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Truth Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2003) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $750 Longevity Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

13. Ms. Rodeline Paul – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT)(lr) – Banneker Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 4 $61,679 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 9½ $67,379 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.214.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)

14. Ms. Tracey Prince – Teacher of Social Studies – STEM Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2007) From: Level 4/BA Step 10 $62,029 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 10 $68,879 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

15. Mr. Freddy Rodriguez – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.204.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

16. Ms. Emmery Schulz – Teacher of Elementary – Ecole Toussaint Louverture (Original Hire Date: September 2, 2014) From: Level 4/BAH Step 3½ $55,979 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 3½ $61,379 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.310.010.0000)

17. Ms. Susan Sciacchitano – Teacher of Art – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 1 $61,379 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.312.012.0000 – 79%) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 21%)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

i. Salary Adjustments (cont’d)

18. Ms. Darlene Taylor – Literacy Coach – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 5½ $62,579 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 9½ $74,979 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (20.236.200.0100.000.101.001.0000)

j. 2019-2020 School Year Reappointment List

RESOLUTION #1

BE IT RESOLVED: “That the teachers, guidance personnel, psychological personnel, school nurses, administrators, and others named in the attached Reappointment List dated September 10, 2019, are hereby reappointed at salaries stated therein. The term of the contract shall be for the school year beginning August 26, 2019 or September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 for ten (10) month employees and beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 for twelve (12) month employees, or other periods of time indicated.

It is certified that all professional personnel in the attached list are properly certified, and that all personnel have been appointed by the East Orange Board of Education.”

k. Reappointment of Per Diem Substitute Teachers – 2019-2020 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reappointment of Per Diem Substitute Teachers listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2.k for the 2019-20 school year at a rate of $77 p/d or $130 p/d.”

l. Summer Staff Appointments– 2019-2020 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-20 school year summer staff appointments listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2.l. All positions are dependent upon student enrollment and/or the availability of funds.”

m. Staff Appointments– 2019-2020 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-20 school year staff appointments listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2.m.”

n. Approval of Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities – Various Locations – 2019-2020 S/Y

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the extra-curricular and co-curricular activities for the various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.n for the 2019-2020 school year.”

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

o. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Staff Appointments – Various Locations – 2019-2020 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the extra-curricular and co-curricular staff appointments for the various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.o for the 2019-2020 school year.”

p. Approval of Job Descriptions

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the job descriptions listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.p, effective September 11, 2019.”

Confidential Secretary Counselor Trainer for Student Physical & Mental Health Supervisor of Educational Support Services

q. Reinstatement of Position

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reinstatement of the following position effective September 11, 2019.”

(1) Custodial Position (009-BB-0000-CUST-02)

r. School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Contract Approval 2019-20 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-2020 school year contract for Ms. Beth Brooks, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.”

s. 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. Barbara Chroman – Speech Therapist – Carver Institute Change in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Days From: January 24, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (NTE 15 days) To: January 24, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (NTE 16.5 days)

2. Ms. Elyse Markowitz – School Counselor – Campus High Change in Resignation Date From: September 05, 2019 To: June 30, 2019

3. Mr. Christopher Oliver – Teacher of Mathematics – Tyson 6-12 Change in Resignation Date From: September 05, 2019 To: June 30, 2019

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

t. Staff Appointment – Federal Grants – Title I/Title I-SIA Grant Staffing – 2019-2020 S/Y

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Title I/Title I-SIA Grant staff appointments for the 2019-2020 school year. “

1. Mr. Peter Dionisio – Data Coach – Healy Middle School Salary $107,413 p/a Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 + $750 Longv Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000 – 100%)

u. Appointments

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

1. Mr. Stanley Allen – Teacher Assistant (ESL) – Truth Middle School Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.240.100.0106.000.216.016.0000) (replacement)

2. Mr. David Anderson – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

3. Ms. Patricia Anthony – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High School Salary $57,279 p/a Level 4/BA Step 6½ Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

4. Mr. Issac Antwi – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Truth Middle School Salary $29,227 p/a Step 3 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

5. Ms. Carla Bell-Gayle – School Counselor (College & Career Readiness) – Educational Support Srvcs. Salary $59,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.218.0104.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

6. Ms. Karly Bohri – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Healy Middle School Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.213.100.0106.000.217.017.0000) (replacement)

7. Ms. Tammy Boxton – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

8. Mr. Elijah Brewer – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Tyson 6-12 Salary $143 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

9. Ms. April Briggs – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Jackson Academy Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.213.100.0101.000.314.014.0000) (replacement)

10. Ms. Miette Brown – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

u. Appointments (cont’d)

11. Dr. Jeanette Calderon-Arnold – Teacher of Elementary – Garvin School Salary $68,779 p/a Level 6/MA+32 Step 2 + $1,250 Ed Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.308.008.0000) (replacement)

12. Ms. Kellei Cosby – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

13. Ms. Kimberly DeHaarte – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

14. Mr. Robert Dilworth, III. – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Parks Academy Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000 – 83%) (replacement) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 17%)

15. Mr. Elsayed Elzanfali – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – East Orange Campus High School Salary $103,796 p/a Level 6/MA+32 Step 15 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

16. Ms. Stephanie Garry – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

17. Mr. Steve Gayles – Teacher of Elementary – Garvin School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.308.008.0000) (leave replacement)

18. Ms. Brianna Gray – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Garvin School Salary $143 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

19. Ms. Jamie Hastings – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LAL) – Future Ready Prep Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.403.100.0100.000.047.047.0000) (new)

20. Mr. Pablo Hernandez – Teacher of Music (Voc) – 0.6 Parks/0.4 Cochran Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000 – 60%) (replacement) (15.120.100.0101.000.338.038.0000 – 40%)

21. Ms. Toni Jackson – Teacher of Social Studies – East Orange Campus High School Salary $81,759 p/a Level 5/MA Step 13 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

22. Ms. Khalilah Knight – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

23. Ms. Hawa Koroma – Counselor Trainer (Stdnt Phy & Ment Hth) – Educational Support Services Salary $59,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20.281.200.0300.000.028.046.0000) (new)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

u. Appointments (cont’d)

24. Ms. Tamra Leveridge – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LAL) – Truth Middle School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) (replacement)

25. Mr. Shaheed Lewis – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Truth Middle School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) (replacement)

26. Ms. Yacquelin Mota – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

27. Ms. Faith Oamen – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

28. Ms. Abigael Oderanti – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

29. Ms. Doris Oganah – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (AUT) – East Orange STEM Academy HS Salary $29,227 p/a Step 3 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.214.100.0106.000.102.002.0000) (replacement)

30. Ms. Linda Robinson – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Bowser Elementary School Salary $29,227 p/a Step 3 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

31. Ms. Taneva Robinson – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

32. Mr. Lat Sall – Teacher of French – 0.6 Garvin/0.4 Louverture Salary $95,296 p/a Level 5/MA Step 15 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.308.008.0000 – 60%) (replacement) (15.120.100.0101.000.310.010.0000 – 40%)

33. Ms. Lisa Sebro – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

34. Mr. Lymon Smith, Jr. – Media Specialist – 0.6 Hughes/0.4 Parks Salary $59,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.222.0100.000.306.006.0000 – 60%) (replacement) (15.000.222.0100.000.311.011.0000 – 40%)

35. Ms. Felicia Souels – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Healy Middle School Salary $143 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

36. Ms. Christine Spengler – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Jackson Academy Salary $143 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

u. Appointments (cont’d)

37. Ms. Diana Stewart-Perkins – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective September 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

38. Ms. Patricia Valatka – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LAL) – Healy Middle School Salary $68,779 p/a Level 6/MA+32 Step 2 Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000) (replacement)

v. Approval of Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the resolution listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.v.”

w. Account Code Changes – Various Locations – 2019-20 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-20 school year account code changes for the various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.w.”

x. Attendance Incentive Bonus – Various Locations – 2018-19 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2018-19 school year attendance incentive bonus for the employees at various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.x.”

y. Approval of District Organizational Chart

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the organizational chart for the East Orange School District listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.y.

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

z. 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."

Division of Business Services Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Racquel Ferguson New Brunswick, NJ Ethics: Decisions, 9/19/2019 $125.00 Registration Fees Decisions, Decisions $ 10.95 Transportation Cost (and their consequences) $135.95 Total Est. Cost

20.11.000.251.580.028.020.0000

2. Racquel Ferguson Atlantic City, NJ NJ State League of 11/19/2019 - $ 55.00 Registration Fees Municipalities 104th 11/21/2019 $ 77.00 Transportation Cost Annual Conference $112.00 Meals and Gratuities $311.00 Lodging and Gratuities $ 20.00 Other Expenses

$575.00 Total Est. Cost

20.11.000.251.580.028.020.0000

Division of Business Services Total: 2

Division of Curriculum Services Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Dr. Renee Richardson (Future New Brunswick, 4th Annual Computer 11/1/2019 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Ready Prep) NJ Science Summit Dr. Vincent Stallings (STEM Academy) Akeem Adisa Jaliyla Fraser Paulette Salomon

Division of Curriculum Services Total: 1

Division of Labor Relations & Employment Services (LRES) Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Marissa McKenzie Pennington, NJ Quarterly NJ PAA 9/19/2019, $165.00 Transportation Cost Meetings 12/11/2019, 2/13/2020, $165.00 Total Est. Cost 4/23/2020 20.11.000.230.580.028.021.0000

Division of Labor Relations & Employment Services (LRES) Total: 1

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

z. Professional Conferences

Sojourner Truth Middle School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Fatima McCoy-Leonard Edison, NJ New Jersey School 10/3/2019 – $159.00 Registration Fee Counseling Association 10/4/2019 Fall Conference $159.00 Total Est. Cost

20.15.000.223.580.216.016.0000

Sojourner Truth Middle School Total: 1

STEM Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Cheryl McCaskill-Willoughby Pompton Plains, Conquer 10/8/2019 $160.00 Registration Fees NJ Mathematics Workshop $160.00 Total Est. Cost

20.15.000.240.500.102.002.6661

STEM Academy Total: 1

Wahlstrom Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Eugene Callender Somerset, NJ NJAAP 28th Annual 5/10/2019 $700.00 Registration Fee School Health Conference 2019: $700.00 Total Est. Cost Epilepsy 20.15.000.240.580.339.0000

Wahlstrom Academy Total: 1

Grand Total: 7

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

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 $4,635,577.93. (Attachment 3-a)

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, September 10, 2019 board meeting in the amount of $6,177,733.53 (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. 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 $1,862,022.83 for the month of September 2019;

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

d. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange –Cont’d

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-d)

e. Acceptance of T-2 Debt Service Taxes from the City of East Orange

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-75 and 76 provides for a board of education in a Type I School District to requisition Debt Service monies from the municipality in an amount deducted from the Equalization Aid for the Qualified School Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $941,832.00 for August 1, 2019.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the T-2 Debt Service monies from the City of East Orange in the amount of $941,832.00. (Attachment 3-e)

f. 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-f)

g. 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-g)

Period Ending Cash Balance July 31, 2019 $37,217,220.22

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

h. 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 periods ending July 31, 2019 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-h)

Period Ending Cash Balance

July 31, 2019 $37,217,220.22

i. 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)

j. Establish Petty Cash Fund - Revised

RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education of the City of East Orange hereby authorizes the establishment of the below listed petty cash accounts in the amount as set forth below with the responsibilities and signatories as set forth below, and that any receipt being reimbursed cannot exceed $50.00:

School Amount Signatory Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High $750.00 Mr. John English School Johnnie Cochran Academy $400.00 Dr. Tabina Adam

k. E-Nova Donated Bookbags – Campus High

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the donation of Bookbags to be distributed to East Orange Campus Students from E-Nova at No Cost to the District. (Attachment 3-k)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

l. Unapologetically Being Inc. Donation – STEM Academy

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon he recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a donation to STEM Academy in the amount of $1500.00 from Dr. Renee Horton, Scientist and the organization Unapologetically Being Inc. to fund a student lead STEM project for a simulated Mars Rover Expedition. No Cost to the District. (Attachment 3-l)

m. Preschool Revised Contract and Budget for the East Orange Early Childhood Collaborative Agency Zadie’s of the Oranges 2019-2020 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Preschool Education Program Budget (Revision) and Contract (Revision) for the 2019-2020 school year, in an amount not to exceed $1,117,012.00.

Name of # of # of Current Modified Total Budget Providers Classes Students Budgets Budgets Increase Zadie’s of the Oranges 5 75 $1,105,503 $1,117,012 $ 11,509

Total $1,105,503 $1,117,012 $ 11,509

n. Recommendation for Approval of Purchasing Manual for 2019-2020 SY

RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education approves the adoption of the 2019-2020 East Orange Board of Education Purchasing Manual. (Attachment 3-n)

o. Resolution of the East Orange Board of Education in the County of Essex, determining to finance IT Infrastructure and Related Acquisitions through the Competitive Bid, recommendation of award and execution of a Lease Purchase Agreement, approving the form of certain agreements including a lease purchase agreement, authorizing certain officials of the Board to execute such agreements and authorizing other actions necessary to accomplish the transaction.

WHEREAS, The East Orange Board of Education in the County of Essex, New Jersey (the “Board” when referring to the governing body, and the “School District” when referring to the legal entity and the territorial boundaries that are governed by the Board) has determined to lease purchase finance the acquisition of IT Infrastructure, and other miscellaneous costs required to enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement (“Lease, Agreement”) for an amount of not to exceed $7,306,500.00, and a term not to exceed five-years (collectively, the “Acquisition”); and

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

o. Resolution of the East Orange Board of Education in the County of Essex, determining to finance IT Infrastructure and related acquisitions through the competitive bid, recommendation of award and execution of a Lease Purchase Agreement, approving the form of certain agreements including a lease purchase agreement, authorizing certain officials of the Board to execute such agreements and authorizing other actions necessary to accomplish the transaction. – Cont’d

WHEREAS, Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Lease Purchase (ESCNJ) will serve as bid coordinator to conduct a competitive bid (Bid) for the Lease Purchase to finance the cost of the Acquisition pursuant to the attached contract; and

WHEREAS, ESCNJ will conduct the Bid for the Lease Purchase on or before August 28th, 2019 and will make its recommendation to the Board prior to the November Board meeting; and

WHEREAS, The Board wishes to expedite the payment of the respective vendors of the Acquisition;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by the Board of Education of East Orange in the County of Essex, New Jersey, As Follows:

The Board authorizes the Board President and the Board Secretary to award the Bid for the Lease Purchase upon the written recommendation of the Lease Purchase Coordinator and to enter into Lease with the successful bidder after Board Counsel has reviewed the Agreement; and

The Board hereby approves the execution of the Lease to the Lessor in order to finance the Acquisition and authorizes the sale of the Lease to the recommended low bidder as Lessor. This award is to be made in accordance with the proposal form submitted by the Lessor to the Board Secretary as of the date of the Bid, said proposal shall be attached hereto, and kept on file with the Board Secretary; and

The Board authorizes the Board President or the Board Secretary to approve any changes or deletions to the Lease Agreement or related documents as may, in the judgment of Counsel be necessary, advisable and in the best interest of the Board; and

The Board authorizes the Board President or the Board Secretary to establish an escrow account for the deposit of the lease proceeds in accordance with the Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act (GUDPA), and to direct the deposit and investment of the lease proceeds in escrow for the term of the lease; and

The Board hereby delegates the Board President and the Board Secretary the ability to execute the lease purchase agreement and other related financing documents with recommended low bidder, serving as the Lessor and purchaser of the lease purchase agreement (the “Lessor” and “Purchaser”), and Escrow Agent (Escrow Agent); and

The Lease is hereby designated as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” for purposes of Section 265 (b) (3) (ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS September 10, 2019

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

p. Resolution Authorizing Contract with Certain Approved State Contract Vendors for Boards of Education Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10a

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c), met by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education has the need on a timely basis to purchase goods or services utilizing State contracts; and

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education intends to enter into a contract with Beyer Chrysler Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Morristown NJ through this resolution for the purchase of a 2020 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van 1500 as per NJ State Contract No. 88212, and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State contracts;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Agent and the School Business Administrator to purchase certain goods or services on behalf of the Manager of Facilities for the Department of Maintenance Services, in the amount not to exceed $25,344.50, from the above mentioned approved New Jersey State Contract Vendor for the 2019-2020 school year pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education’s School Business Administrator shall certify to the availability of sufficient funds prior to the expenditure of funds for such goods or services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duration of the contract between the East Orange Board of Education and the Referenced State Contract Vendor shall be from September 10, 2019 to June 30, 2020. (Attachment 3-p)

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

4. MAINTENANCE

a. Recommendation for the Use of Facility

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:20-20; 34 permits the use of school property for various purposes; and

WHEREAS, District Policy/Regulation #7510 states that all requests for the Use of Facility need board approval; and

WHEREAS, the following organizations have submitted their requests and have been supported by administration and the maintenance committee

No. Organization Schedule Title School/Location Event Date

GREG THE BARBER & NEW BEGINNING EO CAMPUS – 1 MINISTRY COMEDY SHOW AUDITORIUM OCTOBER 20, 2019 (SUN)

PRAISE & JOY 8TH ANNUAL EO CAMPUS – 2 TABERNACLE TRICKY TRAY CAFETERIA DECEMBER 7, 2019 (SAT)

EAST ORANGE JR. ROBESON 3 JAGUARS FOOTBALL GAME STADIUM SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, grant permission for the Use of Facilities to the organizations listed above as long as each organization submit all documents required in accordance to the District’s Policy and Regulation#7510.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT