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, January 14, 2020 – 6:00 P.M. 199 4th Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. OATH OF APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER

IV. ROLL CALL

V. BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meeting:  December 10, 2019

B. REVISED DESIGNATION OF NEGOTIATION TEAMS

BARGAINING UNIT CHAIRPERSON MEMBER EO Education Association – (Teachers) EOEA Ms. Terry S. Tucker Ms. Darlene Clovis EO Administrators’ Assoc. – (Includes Dept. Heads) EOAA Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson Ms. Darlene Clovis CWA (Data Entry Clerks) Ms. Tashia O. Muhammad Ms. Andrea McPhatter EO Resource Professional Assoc. – (Includes Secretaries & Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. Attendance Officers) EORPA EO Educational Support Professionals Assoc. (Custodians) Ms. Andrea McPhatter Ms. Terry S. Tucker EOESPA Lunch Period Supervisory Aides Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. Ms. Darlene Clovis Service Building Employees Assoc. Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. Ms. Tashia O. Muhammad (Includes Security, Maintenance, TA’s & Para’s) EOMA

V. BOARD OF EDUCATION

C. REVISED DESIGNATION OF BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES – Bylaws #0155.1

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON MEMBERS Labor Relations & Employment Darlene Clovis Marsha B. Wilkerson Terry S. Tucker Services (LRES) Maintenance Tashia O. Muhammad Darlene Clovis Andrea McPhatter Policy Tashia O. Muhammad Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. Andrea McPhatter Curriculum Marsha Wilkerson Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. Finance Terry S. Tucker Cameron B. Jones, Sr. Darlene Clovis Legal Darlene Clovis Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. Andrea McPhatter Student Discipline Committee Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. Tashia O. Muhammad Andrea McPhatter Essex Regional Services Andrea McPhatter Commission Urban School Boards Darlene Clovis Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. Association Essex County SBA All Board Members (School Boards Association) DELEGATE ALTERNATE Delegate to NJSBA Marsha B. Wilkerson Terry S. Tucker National School Boards Terry S. Tucker Darlene Clovis Association Legislative Cameron B. Jones, Jr. Tashia O. Muhammad East Orange Mayor PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Board of School Estimates City Council Chair Terry S. Tucker Marsha B. Wilkerson Council Finance Chair

VI. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

A. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation – The Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts High School Concert Choir Showcase, John English, Principal

2. 2019 District Graduation Rates (4 and 5 Year/Graduation by Pathways Report)

3. Presentation of the Monthly Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Incident Report by Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent

4. Presentation – June 30, 2019 Audit by Lerch Vinci & Higgins

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

VIII. COMMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT

IX. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

X. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

XI. RECOMMENCE PUBLIC MEETING

XII. ROLL CALL 2

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

a. Essex County Environmental Center – Recycling Program b. The Community Pride, Family Support Center c. Field Day d. Pennies for Patients Program e. Spanish Honor Society “Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica” f. J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares Empowerment Program for Middle School Girls g. Newark Public School District (McKinney-Vento Out of District Tuition) h. Newark Public School District (McKinney-Vento Out of District Tuition) i. Newark Public School District (McKinney-Vento Out of District Tuition) j. Newark Public School District (McKinney-Vento Out of District Tuition) k. North Brunswick School District (DCP&P Out of District Tuition) l. Hackensack School District (DCP&P Out of District Tuition) m. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) n. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) o. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) p. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) q. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) r. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) s. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) t. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) u. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) v. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) w. Newark Public School District (McKenney-Vento Out of District Tuition) x. Mental Health Emergency Response Team Resource Manual y. Money Smart (FDIC) Financial Literacy Program Grades 3 – 8 z. Artist-in-Residence in Film aa. Instrumental Music Artist in Residence – Drums bb. Costley Parent University cc. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention On-Site Training dd. Comic Book Literacy Club ee. Cochran Academy’s First and Second Grade Boys Book Club ff. 2nd Annual Math Madness “Pi-Day” 24 Game Competition – Amendment gg. Quaver Music Social Emotional Learning Online Resources for Elementary Music Teachers hh. Artist in Residence for Dance Theater ii. Liberty Science Center Live Surgery Virtual Connection @ Campus High School jj. Females Uplifted Through Unique Real-Life Experiences Mentor Program kk. Assembly – The Life of Sojourner Truth Presentation ll. MSU – Clinic for Evidence-Based Practices in Schools (CEPS) Academic Assessment Project mm. Student Administrative Hearing Recommendation for Out-of-District Alternative Education Placement nn. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Monthly Report oo. Field Trips

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

a. Retirement b. Resignations c. Separations d. Rescission of Appointments e. Rescission of Leave of Absence f. Leaves of Absence g. Transfers h. Reclassifications i. Salary Adjustments j. Staff Appointments – 2019-2020 School Year k. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Staff Appointments – Various Locations – 2019-20 SY l. Salary Adjustments – East Orange Lunch Period Supervisory Aides’ Association 2018-19 to 2019-2020 School Year m. Abolishment of Positions n. Creation of Position o. Approval and Ratification of Collective Negotiated Agreement (EOEA) p. Agenda Changes/Corrections q. Appointments r. Staff Appointment – Federal Grants – Title I Grant Staffing – 2019-2020 S/Y s. Staff Appointment – Federal Grants – Title IIA Grant Staffing – 2019-2020 S/Y t. Professional Conferences

XIII. 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. T-2 Request for Debt Service Taxes from the City of East Orange f. Recommendation to Approve Fundraising Requests g. A-148 Secretary’s Report h. A-149 Treasurer’s Report i. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate j. 2019-2020 Rescind Family Worker Waiver for Collaborating Community Provider – Three Stages k. Preschool Revised Contract and Budget for the East Orange Early Childhood Collaborative Agency Zadie’s of the Orange 2019-2020 School Year l. Donation of Two Lever Harps and One Pedal Harp to Tyson M/H m. Acceptance of the 2018-2019 School Year Audit Report/Audit Findings and Recommendations / Correction Plan for the 2018-2019 Annual Audit n. Recommendation for Award of Bid – Carpentry Supplies 2019-2020 SY o. Request for Authorization to Purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van from Beyer Ford of Morristown, NJ through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 2019-2020 SY p. Monetary Donation from the Tyson Foundation q. Wrap Around Services Enhancement Grants for the 2019-2020

4. MAINTENANCE

a. No Use of Facilities Applications To Be Approved

XIII. CLOSING STATEMENT/ADJOURNMENT

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

a. Essex County Environmental Center - Recycling Program - (Mrs. Jackson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland, NJ to come visit Wahlstrom Academy Pre-K students and staff on 2/11/2020 and 2/12/2020 at no cost to the district.

b. The Community Pride, Family Support Center – (Dr. Davis)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a proposal to have a Community Pride, Family Support Center housed at Carver Institute at no cost to the district.

c. Field Day - (Ms. Davis)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve permission for Gibson Academy staff and students to attend Field Day on 5/22/2020 at no cost to the district.

d. Pennies for Patients Program – (Ms. Davis)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve permission for Gibson Academy staff and students to participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyʹs Pennies for Patients program which will run from January 15‐30, 2020 at no cost to the district.

e. Spanish Honor Society "Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica" - (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the creation of the Spanish Honor Society ʺSociedad Honoraria Hispanicaʺ (SHH) to be able to provide our scholars more opportunities for scholarships, exposure and international travel through the resources the society provides. The cost to the board will be a one‐time $35 charter fee. This year we have about 40 students who qualify for the SHH.

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: 20.15.190.100.800.101.001.0000)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

f. J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares Empowerment Program for Middle School Girls ‐ (Dr. Stallings)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of Ms. Asiya Nasir, CEO of J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares Empowerment program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls starting January through June 2020 with a cost to the District not to exceed $3,000.

g. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐Vento Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student, K. H. #81154 at the current tuition rate of $68.39 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

h. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐Vento Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public Schools District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student K. H. #20161659 at the current tuition rate of $77.20 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

i. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐Vento Out‐of‐District Tuition ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student S.S. at the current tuition rate of $68.39 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

j. Newark Public School District (McKinneyo‐Vent Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student T.F. at the current tuition rate of $77.20 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

k. North Brunswick School District (DCP&P tOu ‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and North Brunswick Board of Education to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student D.T. at the current tuition rate of $70.72 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

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l. Hackensack School District (DCP&P Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Hackensack School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student N.H. at the current tuition rate of $56.19 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

m. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐Vento Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student T.P. at the current tuition rate of $83.01 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

n. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐oVent Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student M.E.S. at the current tuition rate of $68.39 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

o. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐Vento Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student M.E. #20150705 at the current tuition rate of $68.39 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

p. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐Vento Out‐of‐District Tuition ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student K.B. at the current tuition rate of $77.20 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

q. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐oVent Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student J.A. at the current tuition rate of $77.20 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

r. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐Vento Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student A.B. at the current tuition rate of $77.20 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

s. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐oVent Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student R.B. at the current tuition rate of $83.29 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

t. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐oVent Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student N.G. at the current tuition rate of $135.76 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

u. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐Vento Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student N.D. at the current tuition rate of $83.29 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

v. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐oVent Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student R.P. at the current tuition rate of $68.39 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

w. Newark Public School District (McKinney‐oVent Out‐of‐District Tuition) ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Newark Public School District to provide out‐of‐district educational services for student Z.G. at the current tuition rate of $77.20 daily rate for the 2018‐2019 school year.

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

x. Mental Health Emergency Response Team Resource Manual ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the adoption of the 2019‐2020 Mental Health Emergency Response Team Resource Manual for use by assigned team members and appropriate school staff during times of crisis. Utilization of this manual will create a uniform approach/response to such crises. There will be no cost to the district.

y. Money Smart (FDIC) Financial Literacy Program Grades 3‐8 ‐ (Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the facilitation of the Money Smart for Young People, Financial Literacy Program for students in grades 3‐8. The program will take place at participating schools at a time that does not interfere with instruction.

z. Artist‐in‐Residence in Film ‐ (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve artist in residence Julion St. Hill of Legacy Media to work on documentary with Future Ready Prep and develop a media page for arts. Cost to the district $1,700.

aa. Instrumental Music Artist in Residence ‐ Drums ‐ (Ms. Champagne/Mrs Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve artist in residence to provide specialized drums instruction to Tyson and Campus HS instrumental students and side‐by‐side performances with Tyson instrumental music students between January and May 2020 at a cost to the district not to exceed $2,500.

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bb. Costley Parent University ‐ (Ms. Toles)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve monthly parent university workshops January through June (1/16/2020, 2/20/2020, 3/19/2020, 4/23/2020, 5/28/2020 and 6/18/2020) from 5:00‐7:00pm at a cost not to exceed $6,540.00.

cc. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention On‐Site Training ‐ (Dr. West/Mrs. Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the contract between the EOSD and the Crisis Prevention Institute to provide on‐site nonviolent crisis intervention (NCI) training for four (4) staff members. The four‐day training will take place during the week of February 25‐28, 2020. The cost to the district will be $8,678.00.

dd. Comic Book Literacy Club ‐ (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the formation of a comic book literary club at Cochran Academy. The club will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting January 21, 2020 and operate from 3:00 pm‐4:30 pm. The Bass Foundation will pay for all costs associated with the program. This initiative will be on no cost to the district.

ee. Cochran Academyʹs First and Second Grade Boys Book Club ‐ (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the establishment of a Boys Book Club at Cochran Academy. The program will commence January 21, 2020 and will be in session on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm‐ 4:30 pm. All resources required for the success of the program will be provided by the Bass Foundation. The clubʹs operation will be at no cost to the district.

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ff. 2nd Annual Math Madness ʺPi‐Dayʺ 24 Game Competition ‐ Amendment‐ (Ms. Champagne/Mr. Moncur)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve an additional grade level (Grade 5) for the 2nd Annual Math Madness Pi‐Day 24 Game Competition to be held at Campus HS on March 12, 2020 from 6:00 pm‐ 8:00 pm which was Board approved at the August 13, 2019 meeting. This additional cost to the district will not exceed $7,000.00.

gg. Quaver Music Social Emotional Learning Online Resources for Elementary Music Teachers ‐ (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Quaver Music SEL resources for elementary music instructors at Banneker, Garvin, Louverture, Hughes, Houston, Jackson, Warwick and Tyson Elementary for one calendar year, January 1 ‐ December 31, 2020. Cost to the district: $5600 for licenses for one year.

hh. Artist in Residence for Dance Theater ‐ (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve artists in residence Wincey Terry of Winceyco and Deidre Sears to work with elementary students from Garvin, Parks, Carver, Banneker and Hughes for celebrate dance. Cost to the district $2200.00.

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ii. Liberty Science Center Live Surgery Virtual Connection @ Campus HS ‐ (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the virtual connection with Liberty Science Center for the purpose of live real‐time views of surgeries performed at a partner hospital on January 28, 2020 and March 11, 2020. While the virtual connection is at no cost to the district, Liberty Science Center will charge $18.50 per student per surgery to view. For a group of 40 students and two surgeries, the total program cost is $1,480. The students will view the live surgeries from the Campus HS Amphitheater.

jj. Females Uplifted Through Unique Real‐Life Experiences Mentor Program ‐ (Dr. Burton)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve 6th grade female students at Truth Middle School for Females Uplifted Through Unique Real‐Life Experiences (F.U.T.U.R.E.), a female mentor program for the 2019‐2020 school year at no cost to the district.

kk. Assembly ‐ The Life of Sojourner Truth Presentation ‐ (Dr. Burton)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the 6th grade students from Truth Middle School to participate in a school wide assembly for the 2019‐2020 academic school year on February 21, 2020 at a cost of $650 to the district.

ll. MSU ‐ Clinic for Evidence‐Based Practices in Schools (CEPS) Academic Assessment Project ‐ (Dr. Richardson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Imad Zaheer from MSU ‐ Clinic for Evidence‐Based Practices in Schools (CEPS) to conduct trainings with coaching and mentoring for teachers from January 2020 to the end of May 2020 at a cost not to exceed $4,700.

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mm. Student Administrative Hearing Recommendation for Out‐of‐District Alternative Education Placement ‐ (Dr. West/Dr. Harvest/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to out‐of‐district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #20191266 ‐ J.C.

nn. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Monthly Incident Report - (Dr. Harvest/Mr. Bender)

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the report of 5 incidents for December 2019 for the NJDOE monthly reporting of HIB.

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oo. 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 Dr. J. Ozello Newark, NJ To participate in the 1/6/20 $3,744.00 Transportation Dr. R. Estrict NJ State Bar Assoc., 1/7/20 $3,744.00 Total 25 students Mock Trial 1/8/20 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 3 staff members Competition 1/13/20 Campus High School (Educational) 1/14/20 Grade: HS 1/21/10 1/22/20 1/28/20 1/29/20 2 Ms. Gibson Newark, NJ To visit NJIT for a 1/16/20 $1,560.00 Transportation Dr. H. Walker college tour $1,560.00 Total 150 students (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.215.015.5523 (SB) 15 staff members Healy Middle School Grade: 7 3 Ms. T. Gorgone East Orange, NJ To have musical HS 1/16/20 No cost to the district Mr. J. English musical theater 14 students students perform at 2 staff members Costley MS and 2 parent chaperones Houston Academy Tyson M/H School MS Grade: HS (Educational) 4 Ms. L. Gopal Rockaway, NJ To attend the 1/21/20 $2,600.00 Transportation Dr. R. Estrict Kinnelon, NJ regional choir 1/23/20 $2,600.00 Total 12 students rehearsals @ Morris 1/29/20 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 3 staff members Knolls HS and 1/31/20 Campus High School Kinnelon HS 2/1/20 Grade: HS (Educational) 5 Ms. D. Evans Caldwell, NJ To attend campus 2/4/20 $416.00 Transportation Mr. J. English tour at Caldwell $416.00 Total 25 students University 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) 3 staff members (Educational) Tyson M/H School Grade: 11 and 12 F/T Board Agenda 1/14/20

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

oo. 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. 6 Ms. H. Edens Woodcliff Lake, To visit the Apple 2/7/20 $442.00 Transportation Mr. R. Jacob, Jr. NJ Store $442.00 Total 24 students (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.310.010.5523 (SB) 3 staff members Louverture School Grade: 4 7 Mr. J. Ozello Hoboken, NJ To participate in the 2/8/20 $520.00 Transportation Dr. R. Estrict Ethics Bowl at $520.00 Total 12 students Stevens Institute of 20.15.000.270.512.100.001.5523 (SB) 3 staff members Technology Campus High School (Educational) Grade: HS 8 Mrs. I. Colson Montclair, NJ To attend classes at 2/12/20 No cost to the district Ms. A. Champagne the Montclair Art [The Montclair Air Museum is 690 students Museum providing transportation] 69 staff members (Educational) District Schools Grade: 4 and MS 9 Ms. D. Evans Mahwah, NJ To attend campus 2/20/20 $514.80 Transportation Mr. J. English tour at Ramapo $514.80 Total 25 students College 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) 3 staff members (Educational) Tyson M/H School Grade: 11 and 12 10 Ms. H. Edens Woodcliff, NJ To visit the Apple 2/21/20 $442.00 Transportation Mr. Ralph Jacob, Jr. Store $442.00 Total 21 students (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.310.010.5523 (SB) 2 staff members Louverture School Grade: 4 11 TSgt. Thomas Sewell, NJ To participate in the 2/29/20 $1,248.00 Transportation Dr. R. Estrict drill competition at $1,248.00 Total 45 students Washington 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 3 staff members Township HS 2 parent chaperones (Educational) Campus High School Grade: HS 12 Ms. I. Gorbunoff Morristown, NJ To attend 3/16/20 $1,263.60 Transportation Ms. C. Davis performance at the $ 885.00 Admissions 126 students Mayo Performing $2,148.60 Total 10 staff members Arts Center 20.20.218.100.500.337.026.9019 (GB) 12 parent chaperones (Educational) 20.15.190.100.320.337.037.0000 (SB) Gibson Academy Grade: Pre-K F/T Board Agenda 1/14/20

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oo. 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. 13 Ms. I. Gorbunoff Point Pleasant, To visit the 3/31/20 $2,017.60 Transportation Ms. C. Davis NJ Jenkinson's $1,650.00 Admissions 130 students Aquarium $3,667.60 Total 9 staff members (Educational) 20.15.190.100.800.337.037.0000 (SB) 10 parent chaperones 20.15.000.270.512.337.037.5523 (SB) Gibson Academy Grade: K 14 Ms. Y. Vannoy Claryville, NY To attend a 3-day 2- 4/20/20 $4,000.00 Transportation Ms. A. Champagne night environmental Thru $1,000.00 Registration/Deposit 80 students studies program @ 4/22/20 $5,000.00 Estimated Total 8 staff members - TBD the Frost Valley 20.11.000.270.517.028.033.9713 (DB) District M/H Schools YMCA 20.11.000.221.500.028.025.0000 (DB) Grade: M/H Environmental Center (Educational) 15 Ms. I. Gorbunoff Newark, NJ To visit the Turtle 4/28/20 $ 780.00 Transportation Ms. C. Davis Back Zoo $ 750.00 Admissions 75 students (Educational) $1,530.00 Total 12 staff members 20.20.190.100.320.337.037.0000 (GB) 6 parent chaperones 20.15.190.100.500.337.037.0000 (SB) Gibson Academy Grade: Pre-K 16 Ms. I. Gorbunoff Newark, NJ To visit the Newark 5/8/20 $ 790.40 Transportation Ms. C. Davis Museum (Rain or $ 954.00 Admissions 60 students (Educational) snow date $1,744.40 Total 13 staff members TBD) 20.15.190.100.800.337.037.0000 (SB) 8 parent chaperones 20.15.000.270.512.337.037.5523 (SB) Gibson Academy Grade: K 17 Ms. T. Bowers-Sanford Jersey City, NJ To visit the Liberty 5/8/20 $ 447.20 Transportation Dr. S. Davis Science Center $1,176.00 Admissions 45 students (Educational) $1,623.20 Total 5 staff members 20.15.190.100.800.305.005.0000 (SB) Carver Institute 20.15.000.270.512.305.005.5523 (SB) Grade: 1 F/T Board Agenda 1/14/20

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oo. 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. 18 Mrs. I. Colson Newark, NJ To attend 5/8/20 $15,470.00 Transportation Ms. A. Champagne performances at the $ 8,200.00 Substitute Salary 783 students NJPAC for Alvin $23,670.00 Total 79 staff members Ailey 20.15.000.270.512.311.011.5523 (SB) All district elementary (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.304.004.5523 (SB) and middle schools 20.15.000.270.512.305.005.5523 (SB) Grade: 4 and MS 20.15.000.270.512.338.038.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.307.007.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.308.008.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.309.009.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.306.006.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.336.036.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.310.010.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.312.012.5523 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.314.014.5523 (SB) 19 Ms. A. King Fort Hancock, To visit the NJ Sea 5/14/20 $535.60 Transportation Dr. V. Stallings NJ Grant Consortium $325.00 Admissions 16 students (Educational) $860.60 Total 4 staff members 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) STEM Academy 20.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB) Grade: M/H-Spec. Ed. 20 Ms. D. Ivey East Orange, NJ A walking trip to 5/15/20 No cost to the district Mr. R. Jacob, Jr. visit the East Orange 48 students Public Library 4 staff members (Educational) 3 parent chaperones Louverture School Grade: 1 21 Mrs. I. Colson Montclair, NJ To attend the Foxy 5/19/20 $ 494.00 Transportation Ms. A. Champagne Awards at Montclair $ 775.00 Admissions 45 students State University $1,269.00 Total 5 staff members (Educational) 20.11.000.221.890.000.000.9706 (AB) Tyson M/H School 20.11.000.221.517.000.000.9706 (AB) Grade: HS 22 Mr. Gladney Roselle Park, NJ To visit Pump It Up 5/20/20 $ 514.80 Transportation Dr. S. Davis (Educational) $ 760.00 Admissions 45 students $1,274.80 Total 4 staff members 20.15.190.100.800.305.005.0000 (SB) 1 parent chaperone 20.15.000.270.512.305.005.5523 (SB) Carver Institute Grade: 1-5

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oo. 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 Ms. D. Clarke-Mayers Washington, To visit the 5/22/19 $4,784.00 Transportation Dr. V. Stallings DC Smithsonian $ 780.00 Substitute Salary 75 students Institute $5,564.00 Total 8 staff members (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) STEM Academy 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB) Grade: HS 24 Ms. Harper Brooklyn, NY To visit the NY 5/27/20 $1,404.00 Transportation Dr. S. Davis Aquarium $ 517.40 Admissions 12 students (Educational) $1,921.40 Total 4 staff members 20.15.190.100.800.305.005.0000 (SB) Carver Institute 20.15.000.270.512.305.005.5523 (SB) Grade: 3 25 Ms. Grimes Paramus, NJ To visit iFly 5/29/20 $ 925.60 Transportation Dr. S. Davis (Educational) $1,922.25 Admissions 46 students $2,847.85 Total 5 staff members 20.15.190.100.800.305.005.0000 (SB) 3 parent chaperones 20.15.000.270.512.305.005.5523 (SB) Carver Institute Grade: 5 26 Ms. M. Jones Philadelphia, To visit the Franklin 6/3/20 $2,288.00 Transportation Dr. V. Stallings PA Institute $2,065.00 Admissions 90 students (Educational) $ 780.00 Substitute Salary 9 staff members $5,133.00 Total STEM Academy 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) Grade: 11 20.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB) 27 Ms. M. Campbell Jersey City, NJ To visit the Liberty 6/5/20 $ 837.20 Transportation Dr. S. Davis Science Center $ 794.00 Admissions 48 students (Educational) $1,631.20 Total 5 staff members 20.15.190.100.800.305.005.0000 (SB) Carver Institute 20.15.000.270.512.305.005.5523 (SB) Grade: K 28 Ms. L. Luckshire Morristown, NJ To attend a 6/8/20 $ 884.00 Transportation Mr. Ralph Jacob, Jr. Theaterworks $ 950.75 Admissions 91 students production of $1,834.75 Total 6 staff members Charlotte's Web at 20.15.190.100.800.310.010.0000 (SB) 3 parent chaperones the Mayo 20.15.000.270.512.310.010.5523 (SB) Louverture School Performing Arts Grade: 2 and 3 Center (Educational) 29 Mr. D. Phoenix East Orange, NJ To visit the Eagle 1/15/20 No cost to the district Dr. R. Estrict Flight Squadron Thru 100 students (Educational) 6/12/20 10 staff members Campus High School Grade: HS

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

oo. 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. 30 Ms. Y. Mebarez Piscataway, NJ To visit Rutgers 2/19/20 $416.00 Transportation Dr. M. Burton University $416.00 Total 24 students (Educational) 20.15.000.270.512.216.016.5523 (SB) 3 staff members Truth Middle School Grade: 6 31 Dr. R. Richardson South Orange, To attend Ailey 2/19/20 $410.80 Transportation 30 students NJ Dance Kids $410.80 Total 10 staff members Residency Grand 20.11.403.270.512.047.047.5523 (SB) Future Ready Prep Finale Performance Grade: MS (Educational) CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE/FIELD TRIP RESOLUTIONS 1 Ms. S. Loucka-Netel Morristown, NJ To visit the 12/19/19 This resolution was Board approved Dr. V. Stallings Glassworks Studio on 10/8/19. The original date for 30 students (Educational) the trip was 12/3/19 and due to a 3 staff members scheduling conflict, it was changed. STEM Academy Grade: HS 2 Dr. S. Webb Washington, To visit Howard 4/23/20 This resolution was Board approved 40 students DC University on 9/10/19. The original date for 10 staff members (Educational) the trip was 4/30/20 and due to a Fresh Start Academy scheduling conflict, the date had to Grade: M/H be changed. F/T Board Agenda 1/14/20

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

a. Retirement

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

1. Dr. Ignatius Njoku – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Campus High Effective July 1, 2020 (19 years, 4 months of service) (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

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. Ms. Hawa Koroma – Counselor Trainer (Stdnt Phy & Ment Hth) – Educational Support Services Effective February 17, 2020 (no reason) (4 months of service) (20.281.200.0300.000.028.046.0000)

2. Mr. Hans Lundy – Lifeguard – Costley Middle School Effective December 18, 2019 (no reason) (2 years, 2 months of service) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

3. Ms. Lesia Richards – Lunch Period Supervisory Aide – Garvin School Effective January 1, 2020 (no reason) (2 years, 4 months of service) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

c. Separations

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

1. Mr. Tyron Battle – Custodian (Hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Effective January 1, 2020 (unsatisfactory performance/attendance/punctuality) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

2. Mr. Che Colter – Custodian (Hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Effective April 23, 2019 (abandoned position) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

3. Mr. Darren Hammond – Hourly Custodian – Division of Maintenance Services Effective January 1, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

4. Mr. Bilal Patterson – Custodian (Hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Effective December 16, 2019 (employment disqualification) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

5. Mr. Nahgi Perry – Custodian (Hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Effective January 1, 2020 (abandoned position) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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. Tara Aitken – Teacher of Kindergarten – Banneker Academy Appointment was approved at the November 12, 2019 Board Meeting (15.110.100.0101.000.036.036.9704)

2. Ms. Gail Ausby – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

3. Ms. Dominique Daniels – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Appointment was approved at the November 12, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)

4. Mr. Faheem Donaldson – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

5. Mr. Patrick Donohue – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Healy Middle School Appointment was approved at the December 10, 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%)

6. Ms. Yacquelin Mota – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the September 10, 2019 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

7. Ms. Taneva Robinson – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the September 10, 2019 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

8. Ms. Diana Stewart-Perkins – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the September 10, 2019 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

9. Mr. Charles Thomas – Maintenance Mechanic – Division of Maintenance Services Appointment was approved at the December 10, 2019 Board Meeting (11.261.100.0100.000.000.000.0000)

10. Mr. Richard Watts – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Appointment was approved at the October 08, 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 School, rescinds the following leave of absence."

1. Ms. Stephanie Netel – Teacher of Art – East Orange STEM Academy High School Child Rearing LOA was approved at the November 12, 2019 Board Meeting (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 25

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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. Farconery Abreu – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (AUT) – East Orange STEM Academy High Family Act LOA Effective December 11, 2019 to January 1, 2020 (15.214.100.0106.000.102.002.0000)

2. Mr. John Allocca – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective November 12, 2019 to January 3, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

3. Ms. Ngozi Anyaele – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective December 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.204.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

4. Ms. Erica Barrow – Building Based Substitute Teachers – Healy Middle School Educational LOA (without pay) Effective October 21, 2019 to December 20, 2019 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

5. Mr. Vincent Barzola – Custodian (Night) – Langston Hughes School Health LOA (without pay) Effective January 2, 2020 to February 13, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

6. Ms. Jennifer Bazilio – School Nurse – Cochran Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective December 10, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.000.213.0100.000.338.038.0000)

7. Ms. Charity Bracey – Teacher of English – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective December 13, 2019 to January 24, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

8. Mr. Elijah Brown – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (LD) – Carver Institute Family Act LOA Effective December 3, 2019 to December 13, 2019 (15.204.100.0106.000.305.005.0000)

9. Ms. Patricia Ciccone – Climate & Culture Specialist – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 2, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 10 days) (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000)

10. Ms. Sarah Citarella – Teacher of Social Studies – Tyson 6-12 Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective April 20, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

11. Ms. Priscilla Clement – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective December 12, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

12. Ms. Natasha Cross – Secretary (Head) – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 23, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (15.000.240.0105.000.336.036.0000)

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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

13. Ms. Rashidah Dawson – Security Monitor – Department of Security Family Act LOA (without pay) Effective November 12, 2019 to February 20, 2020 Health LOA (without pay) Effective February 21, 2020 to March 8, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)

14. Ms. Kirstin Dickens – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 20, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 35 days) (15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

15. Ms. Anna Dunn – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA Effective November 21, 2019 to December 10, 2019 Family Act LOA Effective December 17, 2019 to January 14, 2020 (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)

16. Ms. Chika Ekweghariri – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (LD) – Healy Middle School Family Act LOA Effective December 9, 2019 to January 17, 2020 (15.204.100.0106.000.217.017.0000)

17. Mr. John Emigh – Teacher of Art – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Family Act LOA Effective November 6, 2019 to January 8, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.308.008.0000 – 55.8350%) (15.120.100.0101.000.310.010.0000 – 35.8350%) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 8.3300%)

18. Ms. Laurie Esparolini – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LAL) – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA Effective January 1, 2020 to January 13, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

19. Ms. Trina Fisher – Custodian (Day) – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 17, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

20. Mr. Derek Flubacher – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA Effective November 19, 2019 to December 13, 2019 (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)

21. Ms. Tanisha Grier-Jones – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Carver Institute Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 15, 2019 to December 17, 2019 (NTE 5 days) Family Act LOA Effective December 17, 2019 to January 16, 2020 (15.204.100.0101.000.305.005.0000)

22. Mr. Cyril Hines – Custodian (Night) – Bowser Elementary School Health LOA Effective January 1, 2020 to March 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

23. Ms. Khadine Josephs – Teacher of Kindergarten – Langston Hughes School Family Act LOA Effective December 12, 2019 to February 11, 2020 (15.110.100.0101.000.306.006.9704)

24. Ms. Lynnette Joyner – Custodian (Head) – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective October 21, 2019 to October 29, 2019 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 6, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

25. Ms. Ingride Layne – Teacher of Kindergarten – Langston Hughes School Health LOA (without pay) Effective January 1, 2020 to March 1, 2020 (15.110.100.0101.000.306.006.9704)

26. Ms. Oliqua McKenzie – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (PSD) – Bowser Elementary School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective January 2, 2020 to March 27, 2020 (15.216.100.0106.000.304.004.0000)

27. Ms. Donata Nicholas – Teacher of Science – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective December 21, 2019 to January 8, 2020 Health LOA Effective January 9, 2020 to January 12, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

28. Dr. Allison Nunes – Teacher of the Handicapped (MCI) – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective December 11, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (15.201.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

29. Ms. Tiffany Oglesby-Rhoden – Teacher of Technology – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 22, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.000.222.0100.000.216.016.0000)

30. Ms. Sharon Osorio – Literacy Coach – Cochran Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 18, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (15.000.221.0104.000.338.038.0000)

31. Mr. Rotimi Owoh – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA Effective September 16, 2019 to December 16, 2019 Health LOA Effective December 17, 2019 to March 9, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

32. Ms. Katerina Richardson – Assistant Principal – East Orange STEM Academy High School Health LOA Effective December 1, 2019 to January 13, 2020 Health LOA Effective January 14, 2020 to January 31, 2020 (15.000.240.0103.000.102.002.0000)

33. Mr. Roberto Rosales – HVAC Maintenance Mechanic (Head) – Division of Maintenance Services Family Act LOA Effective October 11, 2019 to December 6, 2019 (11.000.261.0100.000.000.000.0000)

34. Mr. Donovan Rose – Carpenter (Head) – Division of Maintenance Services Family Act LOA Effective November 5, 2019 to January 3, 2020 (11.000.261.0100.000.000.000.0000)

35. Ms. Kyle Sales – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (MCI) – Carver Institute Family Act LOA Effective October 7, 2019 to January 6, 2020 (15.201.100.0106.000.305.005.0000)

36. Ms. Vickie Singh – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Carver Institute Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective February 24, 2020 to June 9, 2020 Child Rearing LOA (without pay) Effective June 10, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

37. Ms. Anita Sooklall-Mohan – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act LOA Effective November 13, 2019 to December 6, 2019 (15.190.100.0106.000.339.039.9704)

38. Mr. Wilcart Souffrant – Teacher of French – Banneker Academy Health LOA Effective December 11, 2019 to December 17, 2019 (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)

39. Ms. Brandi Strickland – Teacher of Technology – Cochran Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 14, 2019 to May 21, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.000.222.0100.000.338.038.0000)

40. Ms. Cynthia Thomas – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Houston Academy Family Act LOA Effective January 15, 2020 to April 20, 2020 (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)

41. Ms. Willita Trimmings – School Disciplinarian – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 10 days) (15.000.218.0104.000.101.001.0000)

42. Mr. James Watkins, Jr – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective October 23, 2019 to January 31, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

43. Ms. Lauren Woods – School Counselor – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective December 19, 2019 to January 30, 2020 (15.000.218.0104.000.102.002.0000)

44. Ms. Yaritza Yens – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Health LOA (without pay) Effective December 4, 2019 to January 3, 2020 Health LOA (without pay) Effective January 6, 2020 to February 21, 2020 (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)

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.”

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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. Sheree Aramini – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Healy Middle School (Original Hire Date: January 2, 2020) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a Effective January 2, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

2. Ms. Valerie Bernard-Chutckhan – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (1:1) – Bowser Elementary School (Original Hire Date: December 9, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective December 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000)

3. Ms. Taquinza Berryman – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Banneker Academy (Original Hire Date: December 12, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective December 12, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000)

4. Ms. Cecelia Blamah-Sah – Teacher of English – Fresh Start Academy High School (Original Hire Date: January 1, 2020) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a Effective January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (11.423.100.0101.000.029.029.0000)

5. Ms. Claudia Cayo – School Nurse – Ecole Toussaint Louverture (Original Hire Date: January 2, 2020) From: Level 4/BA Step 11 $65,729 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 12 $69,529 p/a Effective January 2, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (placement on correct step) (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027)

6. Ms. Elizabeth Charles – Assistant Secretary (10-Mth) – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: January 2, 2020) From: Group 2 Step 1 $28,128 p/a To: Group 2 Step 18 $44,254 p/a + $2,000 Stipend Effective January 2, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.000.240.0105.000.312.012.0000)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

i. Salary Adjustments

7. Mr. Anthony Collins – Teacher of Elementary – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: December 13, 1999) 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 Longevity Effective December 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (15.120.100.0101.000.312.012.0000)

8. Mr. Joseph Day – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Tyson 6-12 (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2017) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 1½ $61,579 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 1½ $68,479 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

9. Ms. Jacquel Dominguez – Secretary (Assistant)(floater) – Tyson 6-12 (Original Hire Date: November 1, 2019) From: Group 2 Step 1 $34,366 p/a To: Group 2 Step 4 $36,656 p/a Effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.000.240.0105.000.203.003.0000)

10. Mr. Elsayed Elzanfali – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Campus High (Original Hire Date: November 15, 2019) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 15 $103,796 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a Effective November 15, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

11. Mr. Keith Gant – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Healy Middle School (Original Hire Date: December 1, 1999) From: Level 4/BA Step 16 $92,854 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 4/BA Step 16 $92,854 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective December 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

12. Ms. Kendria Griffith – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Math)(lr) – Truth Middle School (Original Hire Date: December 4, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 16 $99,568 p/a Effective December 4, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

13. Ms. Taminah Jackson – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Future Ready Prep (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) (11.403.100.0100.000.047.047.0000) 31

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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

i. Salary Adjustments

14. Mr. Nicholas Joanow – Teacher of Elementary – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: February 8, 2010) From: Level 4/BA Step 5 $56,579 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 5 $62,279 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.312.012.0000)

15. Ms. Lorraine Khan-Yousufzai – Literacy Coach – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2008) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 8 $65,479 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 8 $72,379 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.221.0104.000.312.012.0000 – 50%) (15.120.100.0101.000.312.012.0000 – 50%)

16. Ms. Kamille King – Teacher of Dance – Campus High (Original Hire Date: October 19, 2018) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

17. Ms. Karen Parker – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Jackson Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013) From: Level 5/MA Step 10½ $69,879 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 10½ $71,379 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.204.100.0101.000.314.014.0000)

18. Mr. Kenneth Reilly – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2012) From: Level 4/BA Step 5 $56,579 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 5 $62,279 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.312.012.0000 – 79.1700%) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 20.8300%)

19. Ms. Magdalie Saint-Preux – School Social Worker – Houston Academy (Original Hire Date: December 1, 2004) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $101,150 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $101,150 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective December 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.000.211.0100.000.307.007.0000)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

i. Salary Adjustments

20. Ms. Renata Shoimer – Speech Therapist – Department of Special Education (Original Hire Date: February 18, 2020) From: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 12 $83,379 p/a Effective February 18, 2020 to June 30, 2019 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)

21. Ms. Robyn Spencer – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: December 16, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 15½ $98,615 p/a Effective December 16, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

22. Mr. Brian Tidwell – School Counselor – Campus High (Original Hire Date: December 1, 2004) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective December 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.000.218.0104.000.101.001.0000)

23. Ms. Willita Trimmings – School Disciplinarian – Campus High (Original Hire Date: December 15, 1999) From: Level 4/BA Step$86,991 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 4/BA Step$86,991 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective December 16, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (15.000.218.0104.000.101.001.0000)

24. Ms. Bonnie Triolo – School Social Worker – Cochran Academy (Original Hire Date: December 1, 2004) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective December 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.000.211.0100.000.338.038.0000)

j. 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.j.”

k. 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.k for the 2019-2020 school year.” 33

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

l. Salary Adjustments – East Orange Lunch Period Supervisory Aides’ Association 2018-19 to 2019-20 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2018-19 to 2019-20 school year salary adjustments for East Orange Lunch Period Supervisory Aides’ Association listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2.l.”

m. Abolishment of Position

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the abolishment of the following position, effective January 14, 2020.”

(1) School Social Worker

n. Creation of Positions

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the creation of the following positions, effective January 14, 2020.”

(1) School Counselor (1) Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1)

o. Approval and Ratification of Collective Negotiated Agreement (EOEA)

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves and ratifies the collective negotiated agreement between the East Orange Board of Education and the East Orange Education Association (EOEA) for the period effective September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2022.”

p. 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. Caitlin Foulds – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick Institute Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: November 12, 2019 to January 1, 2020 To: November 12, 2019 to January 3, 2020

2. Ms. Natalie Hopkins – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Warwick Institute Change in Child Rearing LOA Effective Dates From: December 4, 2019 to January 10, 2020 To: December 4, 2019 to January 29, 2020

3. Dr. Loreen Rigby-King – School Nurse – Healy Middle School Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: September 3, 2019 to October 14, 2019 To: December 10, 2019 to February 2, 2020

4. Ms. Janice Silver – Custodian (Day) – Campus High Change in Retirement Date From: May 01, 2020 To: April 01, 2020

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

p. Agenda Changes/Corrections (cont’d)

5. Ms. Cynthia Thomas – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Houston Academy Change in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates and Days From: October 15, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) To: October 15, 2019 to January 14, 2020 (NTE 02 days)

q. 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. Daniel Armand – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

2. Mr. Abdul Aziz Yasin – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

3. Ms. Tamara Bazile-Botts – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

4. Mr. Christopher Breeden – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Salary $15.59 p/h Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

5. Ms. Audley Bridges – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

6. Ms. Royshonda Brinson – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Garvin School Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

7. Ms. Elizabeth Brizan – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $130 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

8. Mr. Robert Brown – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Salary $15.59 p/h Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

9. Ms. Altrovise Calloway – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Salary $15.59 p/h Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

10. Mr. Kyle Campbell – Custodian (night) – Houston Academy Salary $32,436 p/a Step 1 + $910 Diff Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

11. Ms. Gwendolyn Cobb – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new) 35

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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

q. Appointments (cont’d)

12. Ms. Khaliyah Cox – Head Secretary (10-Mth) – Wahlstrom Academy Salary $30,418 p/a Group 3 Step 1 Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.240.0105.000.339.039.0000) (replacement)

13. Ms. Albanery Cruz-Rodriguez – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

14. Mr. David Edwards – Custodian (night) – Parks Academy Salary $32,436 p/a Step 1 + $910 Diff Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

15. Mr. Wilber Guevara – Custodian (day) – Tyson Elementary Salary $32,436 p/a Step 1 Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

16. Mr. Charles Hall – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Salary $15.59 p/h Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

17. Mr. Rajahn Howard – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Salary $15.59 p/h Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (Replacement)

18. Mr. Xavier Lee – Building Based Substitute Teacher – East Orange Campus High School Salary $143 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

19. Ms. Marjorie Manasse – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy Salary $56,579 p/a Level 4/BA Step 5 Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) (leave replacement)

20. Ms. Deidre Odufu – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

21. Ms. Emann Odufu – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

22. Ms. Veronica Panameno – Teacher of Mathematics – East Orange STEM Academy High School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) (replacement)

23. Ms. Claudia Raymond – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

24. Ms. Denise Reid – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

q. Appointments (cont’d)

25. Mr. Jerryl Sharif – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

26. Mr. Anthony Webb – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Salary $15.59 p/h Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

27. Mr. Mark Wegman – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Salary $77 p/d Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new)

28. Ms. Tiana Wheeler-Weaver – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Salary $15.59 p/h Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

29. Ms. Towana Wilson – Literacy Coach – Truth Middle School Salary $59,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.221.0104.000.216.016.0000) (replacement)

r. Staff Appointment – Federal Grants – Title I 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 Grant staff appointment for the 2019-2020 school year. “

1. Ms. Kamilia Scantlebury – Climate & Culture Specialist – Patrick F. Healy Middle School Salary $ 71,779 p/a Level 6/MA+32 Step 7 Effective December 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000)

s. Staff Appointment – Federal Grants – Title IIA 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 IIA Grant staff appointment for the 2019-2020 school year. “

1. Mr. Brian Hamby – Data Teacher Trainer – Division of Curriculum Services Salary $68,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 10 Effective January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (20.271.200.0104.000.028.057.0000 – 50%) & (20.11.000.221.0104.000.0000.0000 – 50%)

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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

t. 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."

Bowser School

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Evelyn Alfaro White Plains, NJ 2020 Eastern Tennis 1/24/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Conference

2. Catalina Villasuso Barro Colorado Rainforest Connection Live 2/7/2020 – $ 650.00 Substitute Salary Island, Panama at the Smithsonian Tropical 2/13/2020 Research Institute $ 650.00 Total Est. Cost

20.11.120.100.101.000.000.0000

3. Anna Mazzaro Barro Colorado Rainforest Connection Live 2/7/2020 – $ 650.00 Substitute Salary Island, Panama at the Smithsonian Tropical 2/13/2020 Research Institute $ 650.00 Total Est. Cost

20.11.120.100.101.000.000.0000

4. Evelyn Alfaro Long Branch, NJ New Jersey Association for 2/24/2020 – NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Health, Physical 2/25/2020 Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) 2020

5. G. Jean Itzcovitz Long Branch, NJ New Jersey Association for 2/24/2020 – NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Health, Physical 2/25/2020 Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) 2020

Division of Business Services

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Kimberly Scott - Hayden Orlando, FL 2020 NEA Leadership 3/11/2020 – NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Summit Conference 3/15/2020

2. Sparkle Conover New Orleans, LA 2020 NEA Education 3/17/2020 – NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Brian Kenney Support Professional’s 3/22/2020 Mark Richards Conference Kimberly Scott – Hayden David Walker

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

t. Professional Conferences

Campus High School

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Susann Collins New Orleans, LA 2020 NEA Education 3/16/2020 – NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Support Professional’s 3/20/2020 Conference

Costley Middle School

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Elizabeth Potucek Monroe, NJ Benchmark Education 1/15/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Professional Development Workshop

Division of Curriculum Services Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Aleya Nelson Montclair, NJ Montclair State 1/14/2020 $ 150.00 Registration Fee (Truth Middle School) University PRISM Science and Math $ 150.00 Total Est. Cost Workshops 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.223.580.216.016.0000 (50%)

2. Yukima Vannoy Monroe, NJ Benchmark Education 1/15/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Professional Development Workshop

3. Kendria Griffith West Orange, Mathematics Workshop 1/16/2020 $ 175.00 Registration Fee (Truth Middle School) NJ – Room to Discover Education Services $ 175.00 Total Est. Cost

20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.223.580.216.016.0000 (50%)

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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

t. Professional Conferences

Division of Curriculum Services Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 4. Chaunte Benekin Newark, NJ Mathematics 1/21/2020 $ 840.00 Registration Fee Levard Donat Workshops – Rutgers 1/28/2020 Charles Hobbs Newark 2/4/2020 $ 840.00 Total Est. Cost Elisazet Kalargneros 2/11/2020 Sheldon Melbourne 2/18/2020 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 Lisa Miyakawa 2/25/2020 (50%) Freddy Rodriguez 3/3/2020 20.15.000.221.320.215.015.0000 (Costley Middle School) 3/10/2020 (50%) 3/31/2020 4/7/2020 4/21/2020 4/28/2020 5/5/2020 5/12/2020 5/19/2020

5. Paul Wambugu Wharton, NJ 3D CAD/ 3D Printing 1/30/2020 – NO COST TO THE DISTRICT for “Art Classes of 1/31/2020 Tomorrow” Workshop

6. Wbeimar Puerta West Orange, Mathematics 2/11/2020 $ 525.00 Registration Fee Niara Smith NJ Workshops – Room to Nicole Washington Discover Education $ 525.00 Total Est. Cost (Campus High School) Services 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.240.600.101.001.0000 (50%)

7. Elisazet Kalargneros West Orange, Mathematics 2/11/2020 $ 525.00 Registration Fee Sheldon Melbourne NJ Workshops – Room to Freddy Rodriguez Discover Education $ 525.00 Total Est. Cost (Costley Middle School) Services 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.221.320.215.015.0000 (50%)

8. Aleya Nelson Montclair, NJ Montclair State 2/27/2020 $ 150.00 Registration Fee (Truth Middle School) University PRISM Science and Math $ 150.00 Total Est. Cost Workshops 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.223.580.216.016.0000 (50%)

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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

t. Professional Conferences

Division of Curriculum Services Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 9. Laurie Derco West Orange, Mathematics 3/19/2020 $ 525.00 Registration Fee Edith Guillaume NJ Workshops – Room to Nicole Washington Discover Education $ 525.00 Total Est. Cost (Campus High School) Services 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.240.600.101.001.0000 (50%)

10. Levard Donat West Orange, Mathematics 3/19/2020 $ 525.00 Registration Fee Lisa Miyakawa NJ Workshops – Room to Freddy Rodriguez Discover Education $ 525.00 Total Est. Cost (Costley Middle School) Services 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.240.600.101.001.0000 (50%)

11. Jennifer Fletcher West Orange, Mathematics 3/19/2020 $ 175.00 Registration Fee (Truth Middle School) NJ Workshops – Room to Discover Education $ 175.00 Total Est. Cost Services 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.223.580.216.016.0000 (50%)

12. Chaunte Benekin Montclair, NJ Montclair State 5/5/2020 $ 525.00 Registration Fee Charles Hobbs University PRISM 5/7/2020 (Costley Middle School) Science and Math $ 525.00 Total Est. Cost Workshops 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 (50%) 20.15.000.240.600.101.001.0000 (50%)

Educational Support Services and Parent Relations

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1 Dr. Gloria Watson Park Ridge, NJ Mindfulness Training 1/15/2020 $ 3,380.00 Substitute Salary Carla Bell-Gayle Grades K- 5 1/30/2020 2/5/2020 $ 3,380.00 Total Est. Cost 2/6/2020 20.11.120.100.101.000.000.0000

Damita Jones Eun Jun Kun (Banneker Academy)

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t. Professional Conferences

Educational Support Services and Parent Relations

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost Maria Jones Rosalis Grohs (Bowser School)

Patricia Henderson Dashua Hinton Bridget Jackson Kim Severe Tracie Sims (Campus High School)

Michele Brown Kathy Shoulars (Carver Institute)

Stefany Cook Jaclyn Malloy (Cochran Academy)

Idonije Arumemi Daphne Derivois (Costley Middle)

Ashley Pizzi Stephen Webb Andrew Yamakaitis (Fresh Start Academy)

Christina Elias Lita King-Anderson Kathy Magro (Future Ready Prep)

Lisa Beaumont Devin Waithe Sharondra Walton (Garvin School)

Tomeeka Adams Crystal Featherstone Rosalyn Stewart (Gibson Academy)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

t. Professional Conferences

Educational Support Services and Parent Relations

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost Brandon Chambers Kamilia Scantlebury (Healy Middle School)

Gregory Jenkins Magdalie Saint-Preux (Houston Academy)

Carlis Benjamin Khadine Joseph (Hughes School)

Tia Green Cierra Walker (Jackson Academy)

Belinda Boone April Hendricks (Louverture School)

Belinda Georges Emily Negron (Parks Academy)

Melissa Jones Aria Jimenez Deena Reynoso Lauren Woods (STEM Academy)

Alicia Smith Lisa Smith (Truth Middle School)

Ashby Allen Guerdy Baguidy (Tyson Elementary)

Kishore Persad Carolyn Walters (Tyson Middle / High)

Julie Weszczynski (Wahlstrom Academy)

Lashaun Daniels-Edney John Martin (Warwick Institute)

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

t. Professional Conferences

Gibson Academy

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Crystal Davis Monroe Township, NJPSA - Critical Issues 2/7/2020 & NO COST TO THE DISTRICT NJ Committee Members other dates to be determined

Healy Middle School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Renee Duval Monroe Township, Benchmark Education 1/15/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Taniesha Whitaker NJ Professional Conference

Division of Labor Relations and Employment Services Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Hakim Sims Morristown, NJ After School Sports and 1/15/2020 $ 21.55 Transportation Fee Special Events Security $ 21.55 Total Est. Cost

20.11.000.230.580.028.021.0000

Louverture School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Belinda Boone New Brunswick, The Role of the School 2/13/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Keicha Byrd NJ Climate Team April Hendricks December Moore Bridget Venable-Foreman

2. Belinda Boone New Brunswick, Social Emotional 2/28/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Keicha Byrd NJ Character Development April Hendricks

Tyson Middle/High School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Marlene Rice Columbus, OH 18th Annual Creative 6/28/2020 – $ 695.00 Registration Fee Strings Workshop 7/4/2020 $ 645.00 Lodging Fee $ 165.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 582.30 Transportation Fee

$ 2,087.30 Total Est. Cost

20.11.000.221.580.000.000.9706

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

t. Professional Conferences

Warwick Institute Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Loren C. Fortna Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey Music 2/20/2020 – NO COST TO THE DISTRICT Educators Association 2/22/2020 Music-Interservice Conference

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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 $684,816.50. (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, January 14, 2020 board meeting in the amount of $5,877,833.99. (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 January 2020;

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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. T-2 Request for 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 $941,831.00 for February 1, 2020.

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-2 Request for Debt Service monies from the City of East Orange in the amount of $941,831.00. (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 November 30, 2019 $41,727,428.79

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

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 period ending November 30 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

November 30, 2019 $41,727,428.79

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. 2019-2020 Rescind Family Worker Waiver for Collaborating Community Provider – Three Stages (Ms. Lofton-Simpson, Ms. Aquil)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the rescinding of the Family Worker Waiver from 1:45 to 175 for the 2019-2020 School Year for Three Stages Learning Center that was board approved on August 13, 2019. The code citation for the Family Worker Waiver is 6A:13A-4.6(b) 2. (Attachment 3-j)

k. Preschool Revised Contract and Budget for the East Orange Early Childhood Collaborative Agency Zadie’s of the Oranges 2019-2020 School Year (Ms. Lofton-Simpson, Ms. Aquil)

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 $1,067,141.00.

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

k. Preschool Revised Contract and Budget for the East Orange Early Childhood Collaborative Agency Zadie’s of the Oranges 2019-2020 School Year – (cont’d) (Ms. Lofton-Simpson, Ms. Aquil)

# of # of Current Modified Total Budget Resolution Classes Students Budgets Budgets Decrease

Revised 5 75 $1,117,012 $1,067,141 ($ 49,871)

l. Donation of Two Lever Harps and One Pedal Harp to Tyson M/H (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of the two Lever Harps from Mr. Walker H. and Mrs. Penelope J. Rothaug of Ridgewood, NJ. (Estimated Value $5,000.00) and One Pedal Harp from Mr. & Mrs. Levine of New York, NJ. (Estimated Value $9,000.00) Donations for Cicely Tyson Middle/High Harp Department. No cost to the district. (Attachment 3-l)

m. Acceptance of the 2018-2019 School Year Audit Report/Audit Findings and Recommendations/Correction Plan for the 2018-2019 Annual Audit

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education has received the audit; reviewed the recommendations contained in the Management Report on Administrative Findings-Financial, Compliance and Performance Reporting Audit Report for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 as prepared by its Auditor of Record, Lerch, Vinci & Higgins; and

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education has reviewed the findings and responses to these recommendations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, does hereby,

1. Authorize the Board Secretary to enter said discussion in the minutes of this meeting; 2. Approve and authorize the implementation of the Corrective Action Plan that addresses all of the audit Findings and Recommendation in the Management Report on Administrative Findings-Financial, Compliance and Performance for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2019 presented by the Auditor of Record, Lerch, Vinci & Higgins

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and the School Business Administrator to cause two (2) certified copies of said Corrective Action Plan to be filed with the County Superintendent of Schools and the State Department of Education.

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

n. Recommendation for Award of Bid – Carpentry Supplies 2019-2020 SY

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes, Title 18A:18A-37, Bid No. 3137 for Carpentry Supplies was advertised on December 6, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the bid package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent, which included specifications for the bid developed by the Division of Maintenance Services, and

WHEREAS, all bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing Agent on December 18, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the following response received:

Continental Hardware, Inc. 400 Delancy Street Newark, NJ 07105

WHEREAS, the response was reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and resulted in a recommendation to award a contract to Continental Hardware, and;

The contract will be in effect for 12 months in accordance with their low bid; and

WHEREAS, funds are available from account number: 20.11.000.202.610.018.070.6000;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to Continental Hardware, for Carpentry Supplies for the East Orange School District effective January 15, 2020 in accordance with their low bid, No. 3137.

o. Request for Authorization to Purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van from Beyer Ford of Morristown, NJ through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 2019-2020 SY

WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 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, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 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 the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 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

WHEREAS, the bid package was developed and completed by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey under Cooperative Purchasing and included in the package were specifications for the bid and; 50

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

o. Request for Authorization to Purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van from Beyer Ford of Morristown, NJ through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 2019-2020 SY – (cont’d)

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

WHEREAS, the East Orange School District intends to purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van (S7E) XL LWB, under the ESC Co-Op #65MCESCCPS – ESCNJ 17/18-21, for an amount not to exceed $27,310.00, and;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van from Beyer Ford of Morristown, NJ in connection with our participation in the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey as registered and approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs.

p. Monetary Donation from the Tyson Foundation

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of a monetary donation estimated value of $6,303.00 for the Cicely Tyson Foundation. The monetary donation will be applied to the Student Activity Account. No cost to the district. (Attachment 3-p)

q. Wrap Around Service Enhancement Grants for the 2019-2020

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission and acceptance of a flow through grant, Wrap Around Services Enhancement Grants for the 2019-2020 school year in the amount of $152,350.

XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS JANUARY 14, 2020

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

4. MAINTENANCE

No Use of Facilities Applications to be Approved this Month

XIV. ADJOURNMENT