Minutes of the Paterson Board of Education Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF THE PATERSON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

February 17, 2010 – 7:20 p.m. John F. Kennedy High School

Presiding: Comm. Errol Kerr, President

Present: Dr. Donnie W. Evans, State District Superintendent Mark Tabenkin, Esq., General Counsel

Comm. Theodore Best Comm. Waheedah Muhammad Comm. Wendy Guzman Comm. Pedro Rodriguez Comm. Jonathan Hodges Comm. Willa Mae Taylor, Vice President Comm. Danilo Inoa

Absent: Comm. Eddie Gonzalez

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

Comm. Kerr read the Open Public Meetings Act:

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

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

Regular Meeting February 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. John F. Kennedy High School 61-127 Preakness Avenue Paterson, New Jersey

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

Comm. Kerr: We are going to ask those of you who have your cell phones turned on to please turn them off because they do interfere with the recording of our meeting. So we are asking your cooperation at this time by turning them off.

Page 1 02/17/10 PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Recognition of Students Receiving the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Award

Dr. Evans: Mr. President and members of the Board, it is always a pleasure to recognize our students for their accomplishments. We hear so many things that are negative about our district, negative about our children, and negative about our staffs, when indeed we have some students that we need to do everything we can to praise them for the work that they are doing and for accomplishments that they make in our schools. Indeed the group of students that we are going to recognize tonight I‟ve already mentioned to you in a previous meeting that we were going to do this. In recognizing the students, I also need to recognize two of our Board Commissioners that I will mention after I recognize the students. On January 18, 1020, the Paterson Youth Council, with the support of NJCDC, not only planned but executed. These students were actually in charge of providing and leading a youth recognition and community recognition ceremony at the Brownstone. Those students took charge and they did an excellent job and that doesn‟t happen by accident. It happens because of the work that‟s being done with them in our schools and it occurs because of the leadership provided by you. At this point, I will mention Commissioners Best and Gonzalez who actually played a very, very important role with these young people to help make it happen. But they let them run this program and they did it exceptionally well. So I want to commend them for the work that they did and the recognition that we‟re giving them is for that purpose. There were other students who were a part of this program who also received awards and were benefactors of it. So I want to commend both the students who received awards as well as those who led the program. I understand the parents of these young people are here as well and I have something to say to you after I recognize your children. First of all, from Eastside High School we have Fidel Garcia who is a senior in the 12th grade. Please come forward. Principal Karen Johnson I believe is here. Secondly, Harley Huarachi from International High School is here and your parents are here also. Principal Robina Puryear is here. Third, Dehstin Smart who is a 7th grade student at Norman S. Weir is here as well as his parents. Principal Grace Giglio is here. Last, but certainly not least, we have Marcus Morel who is an 8th grade student at School #7. Principal Joanne Cardillo wasn‟t able to be with us tonight. Again, I thank these students for their efforts. I thank the principals and teachers who work with them every single day to instill in them the value of education and the kinds of things that they can do. Obviously, they are off to a good start with the accomplishments that they are realizing thus far. To the parents of these young people, they wouldn‟t be here without you. I will repeat that. They wouldn‟t be here without you. You are your child‟s first teacher. We can be critical of parents not being involved, not doing this and not doing that, but you are examples of what parents should be doing. You are with your children. You are supporting them. You are helping them. You are working with the principals and teachers at schools to make sure that your children get what they need. Thank you. We need more parents like you. Thank you, Mr. President.

REPORT OF STATE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. Evans: I have only two items, Mr. President, and I shall be brief. I mentioned in our workshop meeting earlier this week that we are currently engaged in our budget planning process. Actually, we‟ve been engaged in it now for several months, but it‟s coming to fruition. The budget is coming together. My point for mentioning it now is twofold. First of all, a calendar is being developed that will at some point involve both the Board as well as the public in giving them opportunity to give feedback and to give

Page 2 02/17/10 you an opportunity to review and do your due diligence as you have done on the past with regards to the budget. But my second reason for mentioning it is that we are in a situation this year where making deep cuts is a very, very strong possibility. Level funding is the best case scenario for us and by level funding we mean get the exact amount or approximately the same amount of funding that we received this year as our base funding to be able to support our programs. We were level funded this year. Level funded is kind of a misnomer because it is a budget reduction. While we receive the same amount of money, the cost of utilities continues to go up, the cost of insurance continues to go up, and I can go on and on. Board members know this, although I‟m not sure how much the public is aware. The cost of doing business in our world continues to go up. So level funding is indeed a budget cut because we have to do the same, if not more, with less. However, that‟s the best case scenario for us. Realistically, we are going to have to cut pretty deep in some areas. That means some things that we‟re doing now we won‟t be doing next year and unfortunately it‟s going to have an impact on staff. There are some staff reductions we‟re going to have to make. How much? We don‟t know yet because again we don‟t know the extent to which we‟re going to have to reduce the budget. But I commit to keep you informed as we get new and updated information on what that might look like. I was in a meeting this morning in Trenton with other urban superintendents listening to the Commissioner talk to us about the budget and the possible impact that it‟s going to have. So I just want everyone to be prepared so that when that time comes you can expect that we‟re going to have to make some hard decisions and everyone is not going to be able to get what they want out of this budget year. Secondly, kindergarten registration is coming. Beginning March 1, kindergarten registration will be held at 90 Delaware Avenue, our district offices. Paterson residents who have a child entering kindergarten in September 2010, who do not attend a State Mandated Pre-School Program, should call the office of Central Registration at 973-321-0990 and make an appointment to register their children. The Office of Central Registration will notify families of children currently enrolled in our State Mandated Pre-School Programs of their September placement and will provide instruction on how to complete the registration process. Further details about kindergarten registration are available on the district‟s website. Thank you, Mr. President.

REPORT OF BOARD PRESIDENT

Comm. Kerr: It was just reported to me about an hour or so ago that one of our Commissioners lost his grandfather today, Comm. Gonzalez. So we want to express on behalf of the Board and on behalf of the Paterson School District our sincere condolences to the family and we trust that you will find some strength. I hope that your grandfather is now at peace. I want to just congratulate those students who received awards this evening. It‟s always a good and positive thing to highlight the achievements of our young people. It‟s kind of easy to beat them down when they are not doing too well. On the reverse side, I believe we should always be willing and ready to say to them that they are doing well. Now, it‟s not new news to any one of us in Paterson that the state is in a fiscal emergency and this is the language of the Governor that we are in a fiscal emergency. Monies that were promised to the districts such as Paterson will not be receiving those funds. Therefore, the district will have to find ways and means of balancing until the next budget. I saw in today‟s Herald News where is said after school programs may end. This is a very serious situation for us. Now, we can lessen the impact by volunteering, by working with parents, by being a Big Brother/Big Sister, and helping out in areas where we can help. Our kids are going to seriously need all of the assistance because we can‟t pay for the services. We can‟t because there‟s no money. So to lessen the impact, as I said before, every good citizen will have to double their efforts in order to help out in this emergency. I appeal to every one of you and I know

Page 3 02/17/10 it‟s going to be very difficult. Dr. Evans just mentioned that there is a possibility of staff reductions and that is difficult. But we should not allow these situations to defeat us. We have a task and no matter what we must perform and we must achieve. Where dollars and cents can‟t achieve, we need to achieve as people by extending ourselves.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

Comm. Kerr: Before we start, let me ask you because this is like a ritual of mine. I am going to ask those of you who have signed up to address the Board to stay in the center aisle. It‟s very easy and convenient when your name is called to get to the microphone. When your name is called we don‟t want you to be running from the back. We want you to be ready to make your statement.

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

Ms. Tamicka Bolds-Wilson: Good evening Board members and Dr. Evans. My name is Tamicka Bolds-Wilson and I‟m a parent in the Paterson School District at John F. Kennedy High School. My daughter participates in the BTM Academy, which she was using the bus. However, the bus was constantly being late. I brought it to the attention of the principal and he said he was aware of that, as well as the district. However, it‟s come so far as though our children‟s grades are suffering from it. Our children are receiving in school suspension. It‟s not fair that one of the teachers acting as an administrator called my daughter down to the office in reference to her lateness saying to her that she was late. She said she knows she was late but that the bus was late because the secretary called me on the phone so I could hear him. So he told her she can‟t use the bus as an excuse because that‟s a courtesy. He also said to her that if she continues to complain about the busing situation he would take her out of BTM and put her in Eastside. That‟s unfair and cruel to threaten a child with putting them in Eastside as if Eastside is some type of prison. I do not appreciate that at all. I have relatives who attend Eastside High School and I feel as though there is nothing wrong with that school. It‟s the same as John F. Kennedy. I think that needs to be addressed. And if this has been going on for so long, I want to know why it hasn‟t been addressed properly. How many other children‟s grades have suffered from this? I have contacted Ms. Aultman. I contacted the bus company, George, and they said they are aware of it. But this is my first year here as a parent. So how many years has this been going on where children have been receiving in school suspension or failing their first period class? When I went to the busing part on Madison Avenue and 3rd, we had at least 33 children out there and I said, “By a show of hands, how many of you have failed the first and second marking periods?” All of them raised their hands. I asked another student to translate for me in Spanish the same thing and they raised their hands. I called George while I was there and the student translated to him in Spanish what was going on. He said he would send a supervisor with the bus from now on. But that should be unacceptable. Just because they say it‟s a courtesy doesn‟t mean that you can say your grade is not going to be changed because of it. You are failing children because of a situation that they can‟t control. If we are paying this busing company, then it‟s no longer a courtesy. If we are going to be suspending our children, my daughter received ABC and I was so clueless about what ABC was. If you are going to suspend her, let me know what she is being suspended for and let me have input in that. If you are going to put her in a classroom by herself all day with a teacher and she missed out on Spanish, then I feel as though she should be compensated for Spanish, not sitting in a classroom with someone whereas though she‟s not getting what she missed out on. To

Page 4 02/17/10 me that defeats the purpose. And then we have Saturday program, but how does that benefit? How does that benefit if we‟re not going to have those teachers there for all these children who are missing a particular area. If they were late for algebra or history or something, then those teachers should be the ones there. How does it help our children? We can give them in school suspension, but we need more. We need to revisit this policy and find out what it is that we can do to help our children and get this busing situation right. We shouldn‟t be paying them if they are not going to effectively give us what we‟re paying for. And then for people to sit here and tell me that they‟re well aware as if it‟s okay – no that‟s unacceptable. So I need some assistance. I know Ms. Finkelstein said she‟s going to find out what‟s going on with that, as well as Mr. Rodriguez, so I hope that someone will really look into this because this is unacceptable. Do you think we can get a copier in the BTM Department?

Dr. Evans: I‟d like for Ms. Shafer to talk with her and she can address both problems with her.

Ms. Bolds-Wilson: I have one more question before my time runs out. I need to know about a policy. Maybe someone can help me on the side. We have a teacher in our World History Department who has been out already 14 days. It‟s unfair to tell me that my child is not performing when you‟re not there. And when I come in to meet with you, you leave half day. Again, that‟s unfair as well. I met with the department head and asked for a meeting and she told me no because of the people I requested to come into my meeting. She can‟t tell me who can attend my meeting if I‟m requesting it. I addressed that with the principal as well. So we came to the conclusion of taking my daughter out of her class.

Dr. Evans: Ms. Shafer can work with you on that.

Mr. Juan Osorio: Good evening Commissioners and Dr. Evans. I am the Vice President of the Paterson Youth City Council.

Comm. Kerr: Can you state your name, please?

Mr. Osorio: My name is Juan Osorio and I attend PANTHER Academy as a junior. I and fellow city council members of the youth would like to present Dr. Evans with a photograph of you and the award winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Recognition Award on behalf of the Youth City Council.

Mr. Alex Mendez: Good evening Commissioners. The first point that I would like to speak about is facing cuts. I would like to read this article. It says that 16 elementary schools in Bergen and Passaic Counties will have after school programs cut or eliminated because of the state funding cuts that we have. In Paterson, we are going to have Schools 1, 5, 27, 28, Alexander Hamilton Academy, and Norman S. Weir Elementary School. Basically, what I see over here is that this is a disaster. It will be impossible for families to leave their jobs to try to take care of their kids. I believe we have to fight for that money because as we all know we are living in a difficult economic time. This is a crisis economic time and there are no jobs today. Basically, what I see over here is that we have to fight for this money. It would be impossible to live without this program over here. I believe the decision is on you. We can‟t live without this program. We have to fight for this and we have to start doing that now. Thank you very much.

Ms. Donna Nelson-Ivy: Good evening. My name is Donna Nelson-Ivy and I am a resident of the City of Paterson. I am also going to be on March 1st an active candidate

Page 5 02/17/10 for the School Board. What I would like to say is that more than anything else I just want you to know, Dr. Evans, that from the day you walked in here from your presentations and certainly your strategic and visionary presentations that you had throughout the city, I‟ve been impressed. Not only have I been impressed, but on the same page. Rome obviously was not built in a day. We have some serious issues and I want to be a part of the team that helps you get to your vision. I want to work cohesively with the Board and I want to work even more importantly with the parents. I want to excite our parents about our School Board election for April 20th. I want folks to come out in record numbers to show that they care about their children in the school system and to show that they have a voice and understand that they have a voice, so that they can make a difference by casting their vote on folks that they believe will help make the difference. So I just wanted to say that. I have done my research and I‟m all good. I‟m ready to go. I‟m ready to rock and roll. We can do this and I know we can do it. I graduated from this school. I went to School 5 and School 6. So I know where we were and I know where we can be. I want to be a part of it and I just thank you so much. You know I look forward to working with you all because I‟m going to be up there, alright. God bless.

It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Guzman that the public comment portion of the meeting be closed. On roll call all members voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Items Requiring a Vote

PRESENTATION OF MINUTES

Comm. Kerr presented the minutes of the January 13, 2010 Workshop Meeting, and the January 20, 2010 Regular Meeting, and asked if there were any questions or comments on the minutes.

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

BOARD COMMENTS

Comm. Best: No comment.

Comm. Guzman: He did all that fussing for no comment. I can‟t believe it. I would just like to take this time to congratulate the four students that received recognition today from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Award. I want to congratulate you and your parents for being there by your side and supporting you in these very important events. That‟s all, Mr. President.

Comm. Hodges: I too want to thank the students for their efforts and I am very glad that we took the time to recognize their accomplishments. I hope that we have other opportunities to recognize students, particularly around their academic accomplishments. We need to take every opportunity to highlight the academic prowess of our students and to encourage the same. I also want to thank the district staff for the compendium – an 8-year journey - which I received yesterday. I am particularly heartened that it arrived in time to address our budget because, as Dr. Evans mentioned, we‟re going to be facing a very significant financial challenge. He

Page 6 02/17/10 didn‟t throw around numbers, which I think sometimes gets the attention, but we‟re talking about the potential loss of $60 million. What you need to understand is that our operating budget, while you see $500 million as being our overall budget, 70-75% of that is tied into salaries. So the remaining portion, which is somewhere in the neighborhood of $180 to $200 million, maybe even less than that, is the operating budget. So we stand to lose 1/3 of our operating budget. That means 1/3 of the educational programs and on and on, unless we compensate that by removing staff. So we have to do some significant restructuring and one of the things that I comment on frequently, and I‟m told I stand on my soapbox, although it‟s not really a soapbox…

Comm. Muhammad: Yes, it is.

Comm. Hodges: It‟s a bully pulpit and the point of it is that I haven‟t seen a lot of urgency over the course of eight years about the outcomes of students. Throughout Northern New Jersey, this district is one of the most difficult to work with when other people want to bring programs for our children. That means the adults don‟t do whatever they can to make those programs available for the students here and that‟s in good times. When a dual college enrollment program can‟t find a single student out of the 4,000 that are available in this district to participate that‟s a problem. And that‟s the adults. When a college comes to you and says we have a pre-engineering program we want your students to attend and this district can‟t find any students to give them - that‟s a problem. That‟s the adults. It isn‟t the students. I guess I want to reserve this for the Board. Dr. Martin Luther King in the era of the Civil Rights Movement talked about the dangers of the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Dr. Evans gave us this book to read entitled What School Boards Can Do and in it, it says, “Every Board member should ask himself/herself the big question – Am I satisfied with incremental improvements in the status quo, or am I profoundly dissatisfied by the status quo and determined to change it as quickly as possible? One answer leads to the governance as oversight. The other leads to governance as leadership for change.” Well, I think I‟m clearly not interested in incremental change. I‟ve been here too long and we‟ve had that. But when you‟re facing a $60 million budget cut and we‟re not getting better with that money because of the efforts of the adults, then you‟re going to have to wonder where the energy, where the activity, where the determination, and where the urgency is going to come from when you don‟t have it. So I‟m going to leave it to the rest of the Board to determine what their answer to that question is. I think mine is perfectly clear. Thank you very much, Mr. President.

Comm. Taylor: Good evening to all of you. My comment has to be with the way our whole community feels in a slump of some kind. We‟re numb because we don‟t have enough money for our homes, we don‟t have enough money for our city, we don‟t have enough money for good entertainment, and things are coming at us from the city level, the county level, the state level, and the federal level. If you listen to it, you become very depressed and frustrated because you don‟t know how or where you fit into that picture. All of it comes down to the base where we are in the neighborhoods, in the homes, and in our communities. I‟ve told you many times that I was around when we did the walks around City Hall. Whenever something was wrong we came out as citizens to tell our people that we elected that we were not pleased with something, whether it was education or city government or the policy department or the fire department or the hospitals. We were not pleased with it and we gathered ourselves up and we came out and we let the people in our town know. We got on buses and went to the county office. We got on buses and went to the state offices. We got on buses and went to Washington, D.C. when things were not right for us. At this point, I don‟t know if too much negativism has hit us in our faces for the last three or four years. Paterson has had an overabundant share of negative things done around them, to them, and

Page 7 02/17/10 without our full knowledge as to why it‟s happening. I think we need to come out of our caverns or our burrows or wherever we have ourselves hidden, to come and see the real picture so we can turn it around. We used to be a happier people in the town. We liked being here. We liked being with our neighbors. We liked our children going to school and being able to walk to school. We liked being able to walk our children to school if we were able to. Many of our families are still walking, but there is a different kind of walk. They are walking with their children because they don‟t feel the children are safe. That‟s different than when I was a child and when my children were children going to school. We‟ve got to look at that again. We‟ve got to turn ourselves around even in a school building. In all departments we have in the city we have to take a full, committed interest in all phases of our city. I know that the best place is in our schools because you can get in touch with more parents through our children and there are so many civic lessons that can be learned through our children and in our schools. Many times we ask our people to turn away from the soap operas, turn away from the game shows, and look at something serious every once in a while that deals with real life. And I don‟t mean the news because the news has snippets of the same things on every channel. They say the same things over and over and over. They don‟t change the news much – the main headlines. And then today they‟re not even written by the news people that you see in front of you. They are written by someone else and they just read it. There are only a few reporters that still write their material and that‟s an indicator to us that many of our people have not learned well even in their journalism classes in school beginning at third grade. We have to become more committed to ourselves. Why should it take a Governor to tell us how to rearrange our budget? Why does it take a Governor? That‟s top down. When government is done from top down it is not a good thing for the people at the bottom – you and me in the town. Education is going to suffer for the next ten years and if you think our home taxes are not going to go up, think again. They‟ve already begun to go up. You say you can‟t pay it so you‟ll go somewhere else, but it doesn‟t matter. Wherever you go in New Jersey it‟s going to go up. It‟s going to go up. But then you say Paterson doesn‟t give me a fair share of what I‟m supposed to get for my children, or a fair share of what I should get from the police department, or what I should get from the fire department, or the health department, or the zoning department, or the planning department, or from the Mayor‟s office, or from the City Council, or from the county. I don‟t get my share, but do you really know what your share is? Do you really know what your share is? You‟re talking, but do you know what your share is? And do you know why you have all those different units? In order to run a city, in order to run a Board of Education, there are so many units in the Board of Education that it‟s unbelievable when the papers come to you to find out about how many different personnel that we have in this district and how many different schools and how they operate in this district, and how many different budget lines we have for this district to show us where the money is, where it came from, where it‟s going to go, and where the trail is from where it came to us many, many years ago. There‟s a lot to learn here. You have to put in the time if you want a good town and you want a good Board of Education. The parents that were here tonight, I congratulate you. But this auditorium should have been full of children that had accolades that we could give them. I‟m sure there are and they do it at the building level. They don‟t come down here. I‟m sure we have children all over the district. I know because I know some of the children. But parents and people in the neighborhood and seniors please get involved and find out what this Board of Education is all about. Dr. Evans went through forums at the beginning of the year and you promised to be right there beside him with this new strategic plan and what we were trying to do. But I‟m telling you that I know you‟re going to be coming here screaming when we tell you there is no after school program, no early program, no Saturday program, we can‟t have certain kinds of books, and we can‟t have certain kinds of papers that the children usually have. It may come down to papers and pencils. You might have to buy your paper and pencil for your child to

Page 8 02/17/10 come. The only thing we can pay for is the instructor and that‟s what you have to understand. That may be the bottom line – the only thing we can pay for is the instructor and pray that the instructor is of high quality because that‟s the only thing you‟re going to have money to take care of. Thank you for all of our parents and people who do care, but we need many, many more of you because there are only a few people working. Thank you, Mr. President.

Comm. Rodriguez: I just want to remind every Patersonian that we are in Black History Month. It is the time to remember those who paved the way, those who broke the ice, and in many cases those who lost their lives so we can enjoy more equal treatment and a more level field. The content of our ideas is what is going to move us forward. So please remember that we are in Black History Month. I want to also congratulate the students receiving the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Award – Fidel Garcia, 12th grade from Eastside; Harley Huarachi, 9th grade from International; Dehstin Smart, 7th grade from Norman S. Weir; and Marcus Morel, 8th grade from School 7. I‟m sure that you guys have made your parents very proud, but don‟t forget that you made us all proud because we know that there are many students out there who are taking full advantage of the resources that are being provided in our schools. So I just want to make sure that you know that you made us all proud. On January 31st a group of organizations in Paterson got together at Eastside High School and we made a radio marathon raising funds, money and goods for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. I want to start by taking this opportunity to thank Dr. Evans for allowing us to go into Eastside High School. We used Eastside High School for this radio marathon, as well as Ms. Johnson and Mr. Moody, principal and co-principal of Eastside High School, for their hospitality. I want to report to you as I announce that event here that all funds raised in terms of money, more than $9,000 that day, were given to the Haitian Civic Organization, as well as one 40-foot trailer full of classified goods, which should be arriving to Haiti right now or in the next couple of days. Those funds and those goods will be given to the Haitians by the Haitian Civic Organization of Paterson, led by Daniel Andre. You heard a lot of things about budget today and I want to open the table and the doors that if you have any ideas that will allow us to save money in the district, I would like you to come forward and let us know what your ideas are. The only bad idea is the one that you don‟t share with us. So any idea that you have that we can share with the Superintendent and the staff to save money so we can make up for part of the funds that we are going to be losing for next year is a good idea. Last, but not least, my condolences to the Gonzalez family for the passing of their grandfather. Thank you very much, Mr. President.

Comm. Inoa: I just want to congratulate those students that were awarded tonight with the Martin Luther King Jr. Award. I also would like to congratulate the Vice President of the Youth Council, Mr. Osorio. Thank you for that great moment to Dr. Evans with the nice picture. I also want to mention about one of the students right there, Marcus Morel. I remember when Marcus was born and now he‟s already in 8th grade. He played T-ball for me and he was a good ball player. He was five, six and seven years old. He moved to peewee and he is playing midget. I give you a round of applause for you tonight. You had eight home runs last year. It was great. Congratulations. As Comm. Taylor was mentioning before, we have a lot of parents, but we are really proud because I know you guys are doing a great job with your kids. Tonight with those four kids who were awarded tonight we know we have a good positive thing going on in Paterson, more than the negative. I believe this city has to go forward and the district as well. We mentioned about the cuts we are facing, but I know we are going to handle it the best way. As Comm. Rodriguez mentioned, if any one of you has any solutions or can bring something to the table we are able to listen to you. Before I close my statement, I want to just acknowledge the presence of Dr. Hani Awadallah tonight with his beautiful wife. Hani, thank you for being here tonight. Agard-Jones is here tonight as well. Thank you.

Page 9 02/17/10 Also Irene Sterling from the PEF. It is that kind of crowd that we have every night when we have the meeting, but I‟m going to publicly invite all of you to come every night that we have a meeting – the workshop and the regular meeting. You have to be inclusive. You have to be proactive. You have to come to the meetings and bring all those issues. We have a lot of issues going on and I believe if we come to the meeting, as Comm. Taylor was mentioning before, it should be full of kids here tonight and parents as well, we will be able to listen to you and handle in a better way all the issues that we are going through right now. We are facing right now a big cut in the budget, but I believe we are going to keep going forward. We have a good leadership team and I believe we are going to do good. Thank you, Mr. President.

Comm. Muhammad: First, let me give my heartfelt condolences to the Gonzalez family. Eddie, we miss you. God is with you and we pray that he keeps you. You know that we are here for you. The other thing I want to say is to appeal to the public when you come to the microphone to say to us that we must fight for certain things please tell me who it is that we must fight because we have been fighting and fighting and fighting. When this new Governor first came on the scene we were told we must establish a relationship with him and we must give him a chance. I can tell you right now that has done nothing for us because he cares nothing about our children. If you don't believe that, you keep watching and reading the paper because what you see today is going to get worse tomorrow. But when you come to the microphone just tell me who it is that you think we should fight for these funds. The last thing I want to say is to those people who are aspiring to be Board members. I say to the public at large, please listen to the people that are running. Listen to those people that are saying they want to help your children because I'm going to tell you, you would be surprised at what happens once people get where they want to and you have not listened to what they said they were going to do in the first place. Things that people say they are going to do are not always the things they do once they get here. So you be sure to question them and not be afraid to question their motives for even saying they are going to be here. After you do that you make an intelligent decision on the basis of information and not on the basis of someone saying they want to do something because it is not easy. The last thing I want to say is whenever we come to these meetings and we don't have a large audience, to me it says we are not really serious about what is happening with our children. But I'm going to tell you we are going to get serious because the things that are about to happen are going to make us serious. Thank you and God bless.

Comm. Kerr: I just want to echo those words that you just mentioned because I know and all of us know that it is a very serious and critical time that we are experiencing now and we will experience in the coming years. But as critical and as difficult as the time is right now or will be it presents to us not only a challenge, but it also presents to us an opportunity to be the best that we can be. I don't know if over the years our ability to pay away at the kind of education that our children receive in Paterson really did serve our kids. After 19 years of state dominance in this district we are still not producing the quality education that our kids really deserve in order to make them the best people that they can. One of the things that I've discovered over the years is that – and this is not to people who are consistent about coming and supporting educational issues – but it is kind of a hands-off laissez faire approach that our community has taken to education in this district. That's the reason why the state was able to be inside this district for over 19 years supplying substandard education to our children. Now we are faced with a serious challenge. Our residents and our community need to get on board and say we have to do something. This is our time. The funding is not there. So in order for us to move this forward or to even make it stand still where it is right now we have to double our efforts. And if we want to push to get it further along we have to double, double, double our efforts and this is a challenge to every single person. We can't just send our

Page 10 02/17/10 kids to school. We have to be actively involved in their education. We have to be actively involved in the school. We have to know the teachers. We have to know the quality education that our kids are receiving in this district. The time is now. So we just better get on the ball and start looking around and making sure that we develop the best practices in this district. We have to have the best practices. There is no room for error. We have to have the best practices. We also have to have the best people in place and that starts from the classroom down to the janitor. We have to have the best people in place. We cannot use a square peg into a round hole. It just isn't going to work anymore. So we have to reorder our priorities as they say. We have to make this work. In closing, I just want to say something about the upcoming School Board elections. Some people find it personally rewarding to be titled “Commissioner.” I personally don't have any fancy in that, but to some people it is very important. Now, being a Commissioner demands certain things from you. It demands your time. It demands your commitment. It demands your resources. So we need to consider a whole range of things before we say we want to be a Commissioner. It is not just the title. It is hard work and you have to be committed. I'll tell you what, you may get the title and you come here and in one year you are burnt out. You have no interest for meetings. You have no interest for reading the materials. You just come and you occupy a seat and you enjoy the title. The kids don't get any real benefits from it. So if you want a title, trust me, if we are to move this district forward we need nine people up here who are committed people to this task. Sometimes you hear Dr. Hodges and sometimes he goes crazy, but I've never really seen a more committed person to the job. He is seriously committed. He is really upset when he doesn't feel that things are really happening. We need people of like spirit to be on the Board who are committed and work overtime to make sure that it happens. I just mentioned Dr. Hodges because you see it on his face and you hear it in his voice and everything. But that's the kind of commitment that we need. School Board elections are coming up, as Comm. Muhammad said. Please, vet your candidates and it is important because we are faced with challenges and this Board will have the Superintendent and the rest of the district to meet the challenges that are coming along. So you want the best people in order to generate the best practices in order to generate real success. So the order is you get out there, vet the candidates, and make sure that they are not just our friends, not people looking like you, not people who only speak like you, but they are people who will come on board and do a real job. Thank you very much.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

Comm. Best: The curriculum committee had two meetings. We met on January 25 and February 8. A copy of the minutes of that meeting and a full report were given to the Board at our Board workshop. For information purposes and just to inform the public of some of the things that the committee has been working on, at the beginning of the year the entire Board set four goals for the curriculum committee. Those goals included increasing outside funding sources, increasing our NJQSAC scores, establishing middle school prerequisite classes for admission into high school academies, and to establish grade level expectations. At our last meeting we got an update from our assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction and we have been making steady progress in reaching and obtaining those goals. However, those goals are not yet met and it is our hope and ambition that before the end of this year we will be able to reach all of these goals in full. With that being said, one of the most important goals that we set was to establish grade level expectations and we are very close in doing that. We are going to actually set two sets of grade level expectations for kindergarten through eighth grade students in the core subjects. The grade level expectations will be done in two phases. The first phase will be done for…(end of tape) (Beginning of new tape)…that the Board has voted on and approved and everyone is clear that this is what

Page 11 02/17/10 we expect our students to know. Next year is one of the committee‟s goals to establish grade level expectations for parents. We plan to commission a committee of parents, Board members, professionals, as well as district administration to set grade level expectations that are clear and written in a way that parents can understand and be able to translate into what their students are responsible for knowing at specific points in the year with examples and so forth. So in our next meeting we will hopefully be able to vote on the grade level expectations for the teachers and then soon next year we will be able to vote on the grade level expectations for the parents. In the ongoing efforts of the curriculum committee, one of our tasks is to adopt textbooks. Several Commissioners asked that the Board be given an opportunity to review all textbooks before adoption. The district has this year set the goal of adopting textbooks in the mathematics and science departments, in mathematics grades k-5 and in science grades 6-8. Those books are open to Board members to review. We all received a memo stating that. In addition, there was another request from the committee that the books also not only be open just to the Board to review, but for the general public and parents to review and given enough time where everyone will have enough time to properly vet it. That way when the Board discusses which books we are going to adopt and the community is present, they will be able to speak on behalf of what they actually know by reviewing the books themselves in a very open and transparent process.

Comm. Taylor: That's at the Board offices.

Comm. Best: Yes, at the Board offices at 90 Delaware. With that being said, that concludes my report. Are there any questions?

Comm. Best reported that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution Nos. A-1 through A-54:

Resolution No. A-1

Intent to Apply for Teaching American History Grant

Introduction: The Paterson Public Schools had the auspicious honor of being a recipient of the Teaching American History Grant that provided three years of funding through the United States Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement to increase the pedagogical expertise and American History knowledge base for teachers in grades 4-12, and additional funding for continuing the effort for five more years are available.

WHEREAS, the thirty-three participating teachers of, “The Alexander Hamilton Liberty Fellows of the City of Paterson” experienced successes in the following:

increased their content knowledge by over 67% increased student exposure to the essential content knowledge of Social Studies by over 62% maintained an average attendance rate of 93% wrote over 50 lesson plans and published them on the Alexander Hamilton Fellowship Website created a vertical articulation team of twelve teachers for two years and turn keyed to over 600 general, special and bilingual/ESL teachers across the Paterson Public School District

WHEREAS, the remaining areas in need of further enhancement are:

Page 12 02/17/10 refinement of instruction in the “general” aspects of American History further examination of the “lesser” aspects of American History including the role of minority groups, New Jersey History, and Paterson History inclusion of interdisciplinary, project-based, and learning styles as core components of the instructional process familiarization of teachers with the “new” Social Studies standards and their implementation and connection to the 21st Century Skills implemented in 24 other states across the United States

BE IT RESOLVED, that Paterson Public Schools approve the application for a new Teaching American History grant from the United States Department of Education in the amount of $1,600,000 over five years beginning September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2015, to increase the pedagogical expertise and American History knowledge base for teachers in grades 4-12.

Resolution No. A-2

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has sent a notice of available funding for Summer Expansion Programming providing the Paterson Public Schools with funding authority to operate a New Jersey Youth Corps Summer Youth Program as part of the Governor‟s Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public Schools New Jersey Youth Corps seeks permission to apply for the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act grant for the purpose described in the application in the amount of $20,000 for the period starting May 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District successfully operated a New Jersey Youth Corps Summer Youth Program in 2008 and 2009 that provided 15 disadvantaged youth from the District with opportunities to build a solid work foundation, gain valuable experience, and earn a summer stipend; and

WHEREAS, the goals of the Summer Youth program are to provide crew-based community service work experiences with at least three local agencies for 15 male and female youth, ages 16-17, in Paterson for four to six weeks; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated amount of $20,000 funds will be expended to support staffing and student stipends for participants according to the following categories:

1. Teacher stipends $10,200 2. Student stipend $9,800

WHEREAS, there are no matching fund requirements within this grant; and

WHEREAS, the Assistant Superintendent for School Administration will be responsible for the district complying with the terms and conditions of the grant and will make every effort to target grant funds for the academic advancement and achievement of the students and expend the funds in the most effective and efficient manner; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools Board of Education agree to approve New Jersey Youth Corps to apply for funds from the Juvenile Justice & Delinquent Prevention Act for the project period May 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010, in the amount of $20,000.

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Resolution No. A-3

Introduction: The Paterson Public School District recognizes the need to provide a rigorous curriculum in a manner that will enhance students‟ opportunities for full academic and personal potential. The University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) has agreed to partner with Paterson Public Schools at HARP Academy to improve student achievement in Health and Medical Sciences through a dual enrollment program of college level coursework.

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey requires district boards of education to ensure that the district curriculum is designed and delivered to demonstrate knowledge and skills specified by the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS); and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) stipulates that districts require and verify that an integrated/cross disciplinary approach to instruction is intentionally planned and implemented; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Board of Education approved the request to continue the program with University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) to operate a college level program for the students of the Academy of Health Sciences (HARP Academy); and

WHEREAS, the UMDNJ Administration approved the Paterson Public School District‟s request for continuing the program for September 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 school year; and

WHEREAS, the four (4) goals for student achievement are: to provide the Paterson Youth the opportunity of being involved in a college level program while still attending high school, to provide support and curriculum to meet the needs of college level coursework and NJCCCS, to provide staff necessary for the educational process by the Paterson Public School staff becoming teaching adjuncts to UNDNJ and to involve Paterson Public School staff & administration as part of the Consortium of Educators across New Jersey who are also participants in this program enabling them to network for the improvement of our student‟s academic achievement; and

WHEREAS, there are no matching fund requirements with this program; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District‟s legal counsel has reviewed and approved the terms of the Articulation Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Assistant Superintendent for School Administration will be responsible for the district complying with the terms and conditions of the Articulation Agreement and make every effort to assist with student participation in the program where students will take coursework at HARP Academy and receive up to 16+ college credits from UMDNJ and expand the program to include additional coursework; and

WHEREAS, that the Paterson Public Schools has accepted the Articulation Agreement for continuation of the Partnership with UMDNJ to implement a Dual Enrollment academic program at the Academy of Health Sciences (HARP Academy) for the period of September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approve of the following Dual Enrollment Courses the 2009-2010 school year:

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Anatomy & Physiology I – Lecture and Laboratory (4 college credits; 5 high school credits) Anatomy & Physiology II – Lecture and Laboratory (4 college credits; 5 high school credits) Dynamics of Healthcare in Society – (3 college credits; 4 high school credits) Emergency Clinical Care – (2 college credits; 3 high school credits) Medical Terminology – (2 college credits; 3 high school credits)

Resolution No. A-4

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey under NJAC 6A:8-3.1, requires boards of education to ensure that the district curriculum is designed and delivered to demonstrate knowledge and skills specified by the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content and Industry Standards; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey Quality Single Accountability (NJQSAC) requires that district curriculum supports student achievement of the latest New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) in every school and for all students; and

WHEREAS, NJQSAC District Performance Review (DPR), requires the board of education to approve the purchase of instructional equipment/materials for the curricula that aligns with the most recent State Board approved version of the NJCCCS (2009); and

WHEREAS, the district assures that essential instructional materials required for curriculum implementation based on NJCCCS benchmarks are available; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools approve the purchase of the following texts for use in grades 9-12 in the business department; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the textbook adoption cost will not exceed $12,922.00 and is already included in the 2009-2010 fiscal year budget.

Course Text Intro to Marketing/Marketing I, II/JT Marketing Essentials 2009 Intro to Word Microsoft Word 2007 (2008) Advanced Microsoft Word Advanced Word/Desktop Publishing (2008) Financial Literacy Managing Your Personal Finance (2010) Accounting I, II Century 21 Accounting (2009) Advanced Microsoft Word Microsoft Office Word 2007 (2008) Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (2008) Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 (2008)

Resolution No. A-5

Resolution of the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, for 21st Century Academic Youth Program, RFP-008-10 from February 18, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

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

Page 15 02/17/10 WHEREAS, on the authorization of the Business Administrator the competitive contracting process NJSA 18A:18A-4.3, using the request for proposal (RFP) document was solicited for 21st Century Youth Program, RFP-008-10. Five (5) potential vendors were mailed/e-mailed RFP specifications. One (1) of the five (5) potential responded; that being:

William Paterson University 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470

WHEREAS, this solicitation was made by advertised public notice appearing in The Record and The Herald News on December 21, 2009 and there was a pre-proposal conference on January 7, 2010. Sealed proposals were opened and read aloud on January 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the 4th floor Conference Room, at 90 Delaware Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503 by the Purchasing Department; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee Members, consisting of representatives from Academic Support and Purchasing, is that the award of the contract for RFP-008-10 21st Century Academic Youth Program be made to William Paterson University (WPU); and

WHEREAS, WPU will hold its firm fixed prices for option years 1 and option year 2 if the District wants to continue with WPU providing the 21st Century Academic Youth Program; and

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

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, awards a contract for 21st Century Academic Youth Program from February 18, 2010 through December 31, 2010 to the below mention vendor who submitted a proposal which is deemed to be the most advantageous to the District price and other factors considered in the amount of three hundred ninety-nine thousand seven hundred dollars ($399,700.00); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent.

William Paterson University 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Amount: $399,700.00 YEAR 1 Approximate Students Spring Semester Cost Per Student Sub-Total A Sessions 700 16 $285.50 $199,850.00

Approximate Students Summer Semester Cost Per Student Sub-Total B Sessions 700 16 $285.50 $199,850.00

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Grand Total Subtotal A + Subtotal B: $399,700.00

OPTION YEAR 1

Approximate Students Spring Semester Cost Per Student Sub-Total A Sessions 700 16 $285.50 $199,850.00

Approximate Students Summer Semester Cost Per Student Sub-Total B Sessions 700 16 $285.50 $199,850.00

Grand Total Subtotal A + Subtotal B: $399,700.00

OPTION YEAR 2

Approximate Students Spring Semester Cost Per Student Sub-Total A Sessions 700 16 $285.50 $199,850.00

Approximate Students Summer Semester Cost Per Student Sub-Total B Sessions 700 16 $285.50 $199,850.00

Grand Total Subtotal A + Subtotal B: $399,700.00

Resolution No. A-6

Title I Services must be provided to non-public/private school (In-district) children who are Paterson residents.

WHEREAS, Paterson Public Schools utilizes Title I American Recovery Act and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds to provide guidance counseling services to (In- District) non-public school students who reside in Paterson; and

WHEREAS, Catapult Learning, LLC, administrators of the nonpublic ARRA Title I funds, is seeking to provide the in-district nonpublic school students with counseling services based on the request of the nonpublic school administrators. The following nonpublic schools have requested counseling services: Blessed Sacrament, Dawn Treader, Dr. F.H. LaGarde Academy, Future Scholars, Gilmore, Paterson Catholic HS, St. Gerard, St. Mary, St. Therese, St. Brendan (Paterson students only). This service will commence in March 2010 and end in June 2010 for a total not to exceed $99,014.00; and

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

WHEREAS, the board attorney has reviewed the contract and found it to be acceptable as written; now therefore

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BE IT RESOLVED, that the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson contract with Catapult Learning, LLC to provide Title I ARRA Counseling services programs including Counselors and other appropriate staff and materials needed to eligible Title I non public Paterson residents. Services will be provided to the following nonpublic schools: Blessed Sacrament, Dawn Treader, Gilmore Academy, St. Therese, St. Gerard, St. Mary, Dr. F.H. LaGarde Senior Academy, Future Scholars, Paterson Catholic and St. Brendan‟s. The total amount will not exceed $99,014.00 and includes an administrative fee of 6%.

Resolution No. A-7

WHEREAS, the Paterson Academy High School, “Commits itself: To providing diverse and creative educational programs and learning experiences consistent with the needs of all students; To creating a personalized educational environment characterized by respect for individual and cultural differences; To promoting partnerships with higher education as well as internships in business.” Continuing our partnership with the Bloomfield College Division of Nursing is one method to fulfill this commitment; and

WHEREAS, students enrolled in STARS Academy are in need of “Quality health education and physical education programs to promote each student‟s optimum physical, emotional, and social development.” (NJCCC for Health Education); and

WHEREAS, providing STARS Academy students the opportunity to continue to work with Bloomfield College Nursing Students in the attached proposal would address NJCCC Standard 2.1: Comprehensive Health and Physical Education with states, “ALL STUDENTS WILL LEARN AND APPLY HEALTH PROMOTION CONCEPTS AND SKILLS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE”; and

WHEREAS, the Bloomfield College Nursing students will meet with selected STARS Academy students from February 1, 2010 through May 30, 2010 to prepare students to function optimally as global citizens and workers, the contemporary view of health and physical education focuses on taking personal responsibility for one‟s health through an active, healthy lifestyle that fosters a lifelong commitment to wellness; and

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.2 mandates that all students, including those with disabilities, be exposed to curriculum and instruction methodologies to assist all students in achieving the Core Curriculum Standards; and

WHEREAS, the Bloomfield College students possess the knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and health promotion teaching strategies to enable them to design individual and group programs aimed at health education, fitness, and specific needs of each participating STARS Academy students; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District agrees to continue the partnership between Bloomfield College and STARS Academy from February 1, 2010 to May 30, 2010 at no cost to the district to promote healthy concepts and skills to support a healthy active lifestyle for the STARS Academy students.

Resolution No. A-8

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public Schools supports and encourages programs that provide learning opportunities for students in the areas of equity and diversity in

Page 18 02/17/10 accordance with the State Core Curriculum Standards, and the District‟s Comprehensive Equity Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public Schools, through its District Equity and Diversity Council promotes a multicultural curriculum and educational programs that enrich the daily lives of the students; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public Schools, in accordance with State mandates and district policy 1131, will contract with Kofi and the Sankofa African Drum & Dance Ensemble to present a multicultural program, “Back to Roots” to approximately 600 students from different schools throughout the district in celebration of African American/Dominican Heritage Month at Eastside High School on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 9:30 at 11:00 A.M.; and

WHEREAS, the multicultural program will also be available for parents and other interested community representatives; and

WHEREAS, General Counsel has reviewed the contract; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools will provide opportunities for students in the areas of equity and diversity, offer programs through the District Equity and Diversity Council for students, parents and the community at large. The Paterson Public Schools will contract with Kofi and the Sankofa Drum & Dance Ensemble to present the Multicultural program for the amount no higher than $2,800 for the deliverance of said program.

Resolution No. A-9

WHEREAS, the Eastside High School and the John F. Kennedy High School began inclusive education programs for special education students in the 2009-2010 school year; and

WHEREAS, the implementation of the programs have met with initial success, nonetheless it is appropriate at this time to provide additional professional development for the teachers of inclusive education in both high schools; and

WHEREAS, professional development for teachers in the Paterson Public Schools is a major objective incorporated in the Superintendent‟s Strategic Plan as well as supported by the Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, through the Division of University Behavioral Health Care – Center for Healthy Schools, Families and Communities, has submitted a proposal to provide professional development and consultation to the teachers of inclusive education at both high schools; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the consultant contract with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to provide professional

Page 19 02/17/10 development and consultation to teachers of inclusive education for two full days and twelve half-days at a cost not to exceed $8,605.00 during the period of March to June 2010. The project will be funded by Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), carry over funds.

Resolution No. A-10

WHEREAS, the approval for receiving students from a sending district as per their IEP is required; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves receiving student and payment from Passaic Board of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition N.L., J.M., R.R. $64,321.23

Resolution No. A-11

WHEREAS, the approval for receiving students from a sending district as per their IEP is required; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves receiving student and payment from West New York Board of Education for the 2009- 2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition C.S. $21,440.41

Resolution No. A-12

WHEREAS, according to New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14 the Paterson Public School District is required to place District‟s students in an appropriate Educational facility as per their I.E.P.; and

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Bergen Center for Child Development, Haworth, New Jersey for providing educational services for 4 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 regular and extended school year. This school provides programs for students with both cognitive and behavioral disabilities.

Student Initials Tuition A.R., M.N., Z.O., M.Y. $220,260.80

Resolution No. A-13

Page 20 02/17/10 WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Bergen County Special Services, Paramus, New Jersey (various sites) for providing educational services for 2 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition S.T., O.M. $96,958.86

Resolution No. A-14

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Bergen County Special Services, Paramus, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition D.P. $66,550.00

Resolution No. A-15

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Burlington County Board of Education, Burlington, New Jersey for providing educational services for 3 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition K.L., A.O., A.W. $2,230.00

Resolution No. A-16

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

Page 21 02/17/10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Calais School, Whippany, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. The Calais School provides services for students with behavioral, multiple disabilities, and learning language disorders.

Student Initials Tuition B.B. $29,340.00

Resolution No. A-17

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Camden Board of Education, Camden, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition E.P. $12,792.78

Resolution No. A-18

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Daytop Preparatory School, Mendham, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. This is a treatment facility for students with substance issues.

Student Initials Tuition H.G. $11,880.00

Resolution No. A-19

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Devereux Foundation, Pennsylvania site for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 Extended and Regular school

Page 22 02/17/10 year. This facility provides intensive services in a highly structured environment where students are individually monitored within a residential facility.

Student Initials Tuition E.P. $18,720.00

Resolution No. A-20

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with ECLC of New Jersey, HoHoKus, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. ECLC of New Jersey school serves special needs children who are significantly developmentally disabled. Students discover how they fit into the world and guide them towards becoming independent and employed adults.

Student Initials Tuition W.E. $25,797.60

Resolution No. A-21

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Glenview Academy, Fairfield, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. This school assists pupils with significant behavioral problems who also have severe learning disabilities.

Student Initials Tuition K.M. $27,828.66

Resolution No. A-22

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Hackensack Board of Education, Hackensack, New Jersey for providing educational services for 3 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 school year.

Page 23 02/17/10 Student Initials Tuition C.D., S.D., J.D. $32,744.00

Resolution No. A-23

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Lakeview Learning Center, Wayne, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. This school services students with disabilities.

Student Initials Tuition C.A. $36,863.04

Resolution No. A-24

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Marie H. Katzenbach School, W. Trenton, New Jersey for providing educational services to 4 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 school year. This school is for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Student Initials Tuition E.M., L.D., J.G., O.T. $413,594.05

Resolution No. A-25

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Mountain Lakes Board of Education, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey for providing educational services for 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 Regular school year. This school provides educational services to the deaf and hard of hearing students.

Student Initials Tuition R.B. $56,456.00

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Resolution No. A-26

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

Student Initials Tuition S.R. $50,250.78

Resolution No. A-27

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with New Beginnings, Fairfield, New Jersey for providing educational services to 5 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 school year. New Beginnings is a school for autistic children who require a highly structured environment.

Student Initials Tuition E.SM., T.R., C.G., $416,619.00 A.B., S.F.

Resolution No. A-28

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Palisades Learning Center, Paramus, New Jersey for providing educational services for 2 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 school year. The facility provides services to students with social, emotional, and learning disabilities who require individualized counseling and close monitoring.

Student Initials Tuition J.S., R.R. $84,153.60

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Resolution No. A-29

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy High School, Clifton, New Jersey for providing educational services for 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. This facility services students who are diagnosed as multiple disabled.

Student Initials Tuition G.D. $63,681.32

Resolution No. A-30

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy High Elementary, Clifton, New Jersey for providing educational services for 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. This facility services students who are diagnosed as multiple disabled.

Student Initials Tuition V.R. $35,696.70

Resolution No. A-31

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Paterson in Education, Redbank, New Jersey for providing Educational Evaluations, Psychological Evaluations, and Speech/Language assessments for 3 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition J.G., E.C., D.P. $4,725.00

Page 26 02/17/10 Resolution No. A-32

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Phoenix Center, Inc. Nutley, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 Extended/Regular school year. This school is for the severely autistic students who require close monitoring and supervision.

Student Initials Tuition K.C. $50,940.00

Resolution No. A-33

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for providing educational services to students during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition A.McK-H. $1,600.00

Resolution No. A-34

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with South Bergen Jointure Commission, Maywood, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. This school services children with Autism.

Student Initials Tuition K.P-D. $50,675.00

Page 27 02/17/10 Resolution No. A-35

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Union County Educational Services Commission, Westfield, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. This program provides educational services to cognitively impaired, multiply disabled, traumatic brain injury, Autistic, orthopedic and communications impaired students.

Student Initials Tuition J.C. $14,396.00

Resolution No. A-36

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Wanaque Board of Education, Wanaque, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition J.S. $25,783.20

Resolution No. A-37

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Washington Academy, Cedar Grove, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. Washington Academy provides an educational program for students with behavioral disabilities.

Student Initials Tuition Z.R. $29,321.76

Page 28 02/17/10 Resolution No. A-38

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with West Milford Board of Education, West Milford, New Jersey for providing educational services for 2 Paterson students during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition S.G., A.F. $44,823.60

Resolution No. A-39

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

Student Initials Tuition Y.R., V.N. $23,212.80

Resolution No. A-40

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with West Orange Board of Education, West Orange, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year.

Student Initials Tuition J.H. $25,001.46

Resolution No. A-41

Page 29 02/17/10 WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Windsor Preparatory School, Paterson, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. Windsor Preparatory School is a high school for students who require a program monitoring behavior as well as academic issues.

Student Initials Tuition A.C. $49,865.67

Resolution No. A-42

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

Student Initials Tuition J.C. $49,865.67

Resolution No. A-43

WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Youth Consultation Service – George Washington, Hackensack, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. This facility is for children who require intensive monitoring and individual instruction.

Student Initials Tuition N.D. $42,245.28

Resolution No. A-44

Page 30 02/17/10 WHEREAS, the District wishes to remain compliant with state & federal requirements; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves payment and contracts with Youth Consultation Service Fort Lee, New Jersey for providing educational services to 1 Paterson student during the 2009-2010 school year. YCS Fort Lee provides academic, social and emotional monitoring in a highly structured individualized environment for emotionally challenged students.

Student Initials Tuition K.C. $34,658.37

Resolution No. A-45

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

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

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Paterson Board of Education accepts the following list of additions to the February 2010 approved actions for destinations as appropriate field trip sites for the students of the Paterson Public Schools:

American Red Cross, Fairfield, NJ Bauerle Field Clearcut Recording, Garfield, NJ Engine City Tech, South Plainfield, NJ School of Rock, South Hackensack, NJ Sound Pollution Productions, Carlstadt, NJ

Resolution No. A-46

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District supports and encourages the Eastside H.S. DECA students to attend and compete at the New Jersey State DECA Career Development Conference in Cherry Hill, New Jersey from Sunday, February 21 to February 23, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District in accordance with State mandates and district policy, and given that the NJ DECA competitive events program and leadership workshops are congruent with sound educational practices and addresses cross content workplace readiness skills. They address and support the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards of Language Arts Literacy 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, Mathematics 4.1 and 4.2 and Career and Technical Education 9.1 and 9.2; and

WHEREAS, the trip will include 9 students and two teachers and is being organized by the Eastside High School DECA Chapter with lodging and planning guidelines being provided by the NJ State DECA organization. Transportation will be provided by Platinum Tours; and

WHEREAS, General Counsel has reviewed the contract; and

Page 31 02/17/10 WHEREAS, all expensed in connection with this trip will be paid by FY20 Perkins Grant money; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approve this educational opportunity for the DECA students at Eastside H.S.

Account Amount Student Registration $450.00 Student Meals @ GSA Rate $1,372.50 Student Lodging $684.00 Adult Lodging $456.00 Adult Meals $305.00 Contraction Stipend $400.00 Transportation/bus $1,300.00 TOTAL $4,967.50

Resolution No. A-47

WHEREAS, Engineering Students at Garrett Morgan Academy are competing in the FIRST regional competition in Trenton, New Jersey. The competition culminates a six week build and training concentrating on science, technology, engineering and math; and

WHEREAS, during the three day, three night trip from Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM – Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 5:00 PM students will participate and compete in the New York/New Jersey FIRST Robotic Regional in Trenton, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the trip will address and support the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards of: Math 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, Science 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 and Technological Literacy 8.1, 8.2, Career and Technical Education 9.1; and

WHEREASM the trip will include 8 students and 3 advisors, and is being organized by Garrett Morgan Academy in conjunction with the US FIRST lodging and planning guidelines which prepare all of the transportation, preferred lodging and meals; and

WHEREAS, all expenses in connection with this trip will be paid by outside funding provided by BMW, ADP, Department of Transportation, State Farm Insurance and NJCDC; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves the educational opportunity for the students of Paterson to explore the world of robotics and all of the technological advances to be made on society.

Resolution No. A-48

WHEREAS, during the three day, three night trip from Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:00 AM – Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 5:00 PM students will participate and compete in the New York/New Jersey FIRST Robotic Regional in Trenton, New Jersey; and

Page 32 02/17/10 WHEREAS, the trip will address and support the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards of: Math 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, Science 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 and Technological Literacy 8.1, 8.2, Career and Technical Education 9.1; and

WHEREAS, all expenses in connection with this trip will be paid by outside funding provided by BMW, ADP, Department of Transportation, State Farm Insurance and NJCDC; now therefore

Resolution No. A-49

Pegasus Dancers Crossing Waters: Miami Florida

Introduction: The State of New Jersey under NJAC 6A:8-3.1, requires district boards of education to ensure that the district curriculum is designed and delivered to demonstrate knowledge and skills specified by the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) stipulates that district curriculum supports achievement of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in every school for all students and is reflected in the Curriculum Frameworks and course guides of Dance; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public Schools District seeks to “meet and exceed” the standard instructional practices within the classroom by sponsoring various co-curricula activities that promote an understanding of global culture, exposure to various arts forms and styles of art and performance as well as in-depth knowledge of dance through “learn by living it” experiences that cannot be readily replicated within the dance classes; and

WHEREAS, the RPHS Dance Department supports the ideals of a multicultural society and appreciation for travel as a means of furthering and supporting an understanding of global prospective; RPHS students and teachers have sponsored past trips to Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Atlanta, G.A., and multiple trips to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Virginia and Florida; and

WHEREAS, the RPHS Dance Department is seeking to travel for a total of 5 days during the week of March 17th – March 21st, 2010; the mode of transportation will be airplane arranged by Liberty Travel, the field experience will be open to dance students (majors and minors) in grades 9-12. The population will consist of 26 students male and female, ages 15-18 that is reflective of our school community; and

WHEREAS, the itinerary is developed, organized and executed by the National High School Dance Festival and there will be one adult chaperone for every eight students and will be inclusive of both males and females. Chaperones will accompany and supervise students during breakfast, lunch, dinner and through the duration of all

Page 33 02/17/10 classes, performances and workshops. Chaperones will rotate the supervision of students during overnight hours through the duration of the field experience; and

WHEREAS, each student will make the initial $155.00 deposit, additional costs will be obtained through parental payments and fundraisers. Some of the additional costs include:

Travel and Accommodations $982.38 Program Fees (Festival Registration) $105.00 Meals $45.80 Weekend Supplement Fee (additional extension) $35.00 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan $29.00 Total Cost $1,162.18

Total price allows students to make a total of 3 monthly payments of $387.39

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools District Board of Education approves the field trip experience to Miami, Florida – National High School Dance Festival for a group of 26 Paterson Public Schools students and their chaperones for a total of 5 days during March 17th – March 21st 2010. This will be no additional expense to the district, as students and their parents/guardians will incur the cost of this field trip experience and offset costs by various means of fundraising activities that are within the parameters of the District/local government guidelines.

Resolution No. A-50

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey under NJAC 6A:8-3.1, requires district boards of education to ensure that the district curriculum is designed and delivered to demonstrate knowledge and skills specified by the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District seeks to “meet and exceed” the standard instructional practices within the classroom by sponsoring various co-curricular activities that promote an understanding of global culture, study of world languages, and geography through “learn by living it” experiences that cannot be readily replicated within the French I, II, III and IV classes; and

WHEREAS, the French I, II, III and IV classes of International High School are seeking to travel to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, for three (3) days on May 6, 7, and 8, 2010; the mode of transportation will be approved Chartered Bus, this field experience will be opened to students on grades 10, 11 and 12. The population of students will consist of 40 students male and female, ages 15-18 that is reflective of the various racial/ethnic groups in International High School; and

WHEREAS, there will only be one adult chaperone for every five (5) students. The students will be assigned four (4) to a room at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Montreal, Canada. Chaperones will accompany and supervise students during breakfast, lunch, dinner and through the duration of all field tours. Chaperones will rotate the supervision of students during overnight hours through the duration of the field experience; and

WHEREAS, each student will pay a total of $200.00 which includes transportation, 2 nights stay, and two meals. There will be no additional expense to the district, as students and their parents/guardians will incur the cost of this field trip experience and

Page 34 02/17/10 offset costs by various means of fundraising activities that are within the parameters of the District/guidelines; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District Board of Education approves the field trip experience to Montreal, Quebec, Canada from May 6-8, 2010 for 40 students of International High School.

Resolution No. A-51

Historical Niagara Falls/Toronto Tour

WHEREAS, the RPHS Social Studies Department supports the ideals of a multicultural society and appreciation for travel as a means of furthering and supporting an understanding of global prospective; RPHS students and teachers have sponsored past trips to Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Atlanta, GA, and multiple trips to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Virginia and Florida; and

WHEREAS, RPHS Social Studies Department are seeking to travel for a total of 4 days during the week of May 6-9, 2010; the mode of transportation will be by motor coach arranged by Gerber Tours, the field experience will be open to students in grades 9-12. The population will be 40 students male and female, ages 15-18 that is reflective of our school community; and

WHEREAS, the itinerary is developed, organized and executed by Gerber Tours, there will be one adult chaperone for every ten students and will be inclusive of both males and females. Chaperones will accompany and supervise students during breakfast, lunch, dinner and through the duration of all field tours. Chaperones will rotate the supervision of students during overnight hours through the duration of the field experience. Gerber Tours will also provide a tour guide that will accompany and supervise us through and during the duration of our tour; and

WHEREAS, each student will make the initial $100.00 deposit, additional costs will be obtained through parental payments and fundraisers. Some of the additional costs include:

Program Fee (travel and accommodations) $525.00 Current Departure Fee (fuel charges) $00.00

Page 35 02/17/10 Lifetime Membership Fee $00.00 Weekend Supplement Fee (additional extension) $00.00 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan $00.00 Total Cost $525.00

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools District Board of Education approves the field trip experience to Niagara Falls/Toronto for a group of 30-40 Paterson Public Schools students and their chaperones for a total of 4 days during May 6-9, 2010. This will be no additional expense to the district, as students and their parents/guardians will incur the cost of this field trip experience and offset costs by various means of fundraising activities that are within the parameters of the District/local government guidelines.

Resolution No. A-52

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District supports and encourages field trips and recognizes that they are educationally sound and an important ingredient in the instructional programs of our schools; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District along with the Adult Division seeks permission to apply for an overnight field trip to Colonial Williamsburg, VA and Washington, DC, for the purpose of educating 42 adult basic skills, English as a Second Language and Civics students, all of whom are 18 years of age and over, including six teachers and one instructional assistant, to provide guidance and day/night chaperone, in the aspects of U.S. federal government and U.S. History, from the date of June 2, 2010 and ending June 4, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District in accordance with State mandates and district policy to make possible allocation and distribution of funds in place for adult school field trips in Account # 11-000-270-512-410-000-0000, to be used for transportation and Account # 13-602-240-800-410-000-0000-000 to be used for admission tickets; and

WHEREAS, General Counsel has reviewed the contract; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that permission is granted to the Paterson Public Schools, Adult Division to participate in a field trip that will include Adult basic skills, English as a Second Language, and Civics students, all of whom are 18 years of age and over, including six teachers and one instructional assistant to Colonial Williamsburg, VA and Washington, DC from June 2, 2010 and ending June 4, 2010, and that the amount of $3,400.00 from Account Number 11-000-270-512-410-000-0000-000 to be dispersed to Jiggetts Transportation Company in form of purchase order from the Paterson Public Schools as payment to transportation.

Account Amount Transportation $3,400.00 Admission Tickets $806.00 TOTAL $4,206.00

Resolution No. A-53

Introduction: The Paterson Public Schools District has successfully participated in National History Day for the past 17 years. Eastside High School and John F. Kennedy High School are preparing to take part in the competition and represent the district; and

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WHEREAS, the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies Skills, Civics, United States History, World History, Economics, and Geography serves as the foundation for all research projects for this competition; and

WHEREAS, National History Day's core program is a national contest where students conduct extensive research related to an annual theme and present their findings in one of four categories: exhibits, documentaries, performances or papers. Students develop complex thinking skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills while creating their entries; and

WHEREAS, Students can choose to participate in the contest individually, or as part of a group of up to five students. Public and private schools are welcome to participate. The competition starts at a local or district level and progresses to state and national competitions; and

WHEREAS, John F. Kennedy High School and Eastside High School will represent the Paterson Public Schools District in this auspicious event. Travel for five (5) days will start Sunday, June 13 to Thursday, June 17, 2009 with a departure from John F. Kennedy High School; and

WHEREAS, the trip will take place in College Park, Maryland and will include students from the Paterson Public Schools District that will include general education, special, and English Language Learners. The trip is inclusive of all sixty (60) national qualifying students who win the New Jersey History Day competition held on Saturday, May 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the state competition on Saturday, May 1, 2009 determines the names of the national qualifiers. The Social Studies Department will submit the names of the winners for the curriculum workshop meeting; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Paterson Public Schools approve the students of Eastside High School and John F. Kennedy High School‟s field trip to the National History Day Competition at the University of Maryland from June 13 – 17, 2010. The trip will include 6 teachers and 50 students. Total cost of the trip is $21,270.00.

Resolution No. A-54

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

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

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

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

Page 37 02/17/10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that final authorization for attendance at conferences/workshops will be confirmed at the time a purchase order is issued.

Total Number of Conferences: 13 Total Cost: $2,317.60

Staff Member Conference Date Amount Carol Smeltzer 7th Annual School Law February 24, 2010 $195.00 Labor Relations Conference (registration) Officer/Interim Edison, NJ Director of Non- Traditional Programs

Mark Tabenkin 7th Annual School Law February 24, 2010 $210.00 Legal Counsel Conference registration, Edison, NJ transportation, parking & tolls

Rebecca Harvey Bureau of Education and March 1, 2010 $199.00 Interdisciplinary Research – Accelerating the (registration) Coach/School 5 Reading Skills of Your Title I Students Newark, NJ

Cindy Cooney FBLA State Leadership March 11, 2010 $90.00 Teacher/EHS Conference (registration) Edison, NJ

Yokasta Guillen Best Practices for Teaching March 11, 2010 $225.00 Teacher/School 15 Spanish: Increasing Student (registration) Motivation and Achievement Newark, NJ

Lori Kelly NJDOE Using Data to March 11 & 15, 2010 $43.30 Supervisor/ Evaluate Effectiveness of transportation Academic Support School Improvement Edison, NJ

Madeline Roman NJDOE Using Data to March 11 & 15, 2010 $43.30 Director/ Evaluate Effectiveness of transportation Academic Support School Improvement Edison, NJ

Ron Cilente Ideas Unlimited Seminars, March 17, 2010 $199.00 Teacher/AHA Inc. (registration) Newark, NJ

Alisa Camacho Ideas Unlimited Seminars, March 17, 2010 $199.00 Teacher/AHA Inc. (registration) Newark, NJ

Lynette Pinckney Ideas Unlimited Seminars, March 17, 2010 $199.00 Teacher/AHA Inc. (registration)

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James Ruff National Asbestos and April 22 & $395.00 Environmental Environmental Training June 22, 2010 (registration) Project Manager/ Institute Facilities Dept. Ocean, NJ

Allyson Castelli New Jersey Safe Schools May 26, 2010 $80.00 Teacher/ Program (registration) STARS Academy Morris Plains, NJ

Allyson Castelli New Jersey Safe Schools June 9-11, 2010 $240.00 Teacher/ Program (registration) STARS Academy Morris Plains, NJ

Comm. Taylor: Mr. Chair, did you want to talk about NJQSAC, the points? No?

Comm. Best: No. If you would like to ask a question or have a comment about it you may.

Comm. Taylor: In our minutes, I know we reviewed the findings. We've been doing it in each one of our units, each one of our committees. I believe we have an appointment with the County Superintendent. Is that correct?

Comm. Best: Not yet, but hopefully we will have one.

Comm. Taylor: He didn't send his information yet?

Comm. Best: I don't believe so. Dr. Evans?

Dr. Evans: We've communicated with him in the past couple of days. My secretary has some dates that she is working with and she will be in communication first with Mr. President in working that out and then getting with you all. But we are in communication with his office and very close to establishing those dates.

Comm. Taylor: Will it be for the whole Board or the NJQSAC committee? Will you call a Board meeting?

Comm. Best: I believe there will be a special Board meeting.

Comm. Kerr: Yes, there will be a special Board meeting to deal with that issue.

Comm. Best: Are there any further questions?

Comm. Hodges: Just very briefly, I don't think the public has sufficient understanding of the NJQSAC situation or what precipitated this meeting. That hasn‟t been explained publicly.

Comm. Best: I was hoping that we would have a chance to give an NJQSAC report later on in the agenda.

Comm. Taylor: Is that on the agenda, Mr. Chair? When you do your remarks?

Page 39 02/17/10 Comm. Best: I think it‟s „Other.‟ We don't really have a place on our agenda for the parent committee or any of the ad-hoc committees on the agenda. I think that goes underneath „Other Business.‟

Comm. Taylor: Yes, you are under „Other.‟

Comm. Best: Any other questions?

It was moved by Comm. Taylor, seconded by Comm. Muhammad that Resolution Nos. A-1 through A-54 be adopted. On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Best: Yes, and I abstain from A-47 and A-48.

Comm. Guzman: Yes.

Comm. Hodges: Abstain.

Comm. Inoa: Yes, and I abstain from anything that has to do with the City of Paterson.

Comm. Muhammad: Yes.

Comm. Rodriguez: Yes.

Comm. Taylor: Yes.

Comm. Kerr: Yes. I have my compendium.

The motion carried.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

Comm. Inoa: Mr. Chair, the legal committee didn't meet. We were supposed to meet on February 9. There is nothing on the agenda so we went over on the phone with Mr. Tabenkin a couple of legal issues that we have. But there is nothing on the agenda to be discussed tonight.

Comm. Taylor: Mr. Chair, some of what our joint meeting tomorrow evening is about has to do with legal issues, but we are not at liberty to discuss them just yet. Is that correct?

Comm. Inoa: You are correct.

FISCAL COMMITTEE

Comm. Kerr: The fiscal committee met on February 4 and I've already submitted our report. I actually read it into the minutes of the workshop meeting last Monday. So at this time the fiscal committee is presenting C-1 through C-19.

Comm. Kerr reported that the Fiscal Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution Nos. C-1 through C-19:

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BE IT RESOLVED, that the list of bills dated February 12, 2010, in the grand sum of $24,426,666.95 starting with check number 161174 and ending with check number 161833 to be approved for payment; and

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

Grand Sum: $24,426,666.95

Resolution No. C-2

BE IT RESOLVED, that the list of bills dated February 12, 2010, in the grand sum of $319,507.55 starting with vendor number 3793229 and ending with vendor number 3792107 to be approved for payment; and

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

Grand Sum: $319,507.55

Resolution No. C-3

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District recognizes the importance of professional development for staff; and

WHEREAS, the State District Superintendent, Dr. Donnie W. Evans, engaged the services of an independent consultant, Dr. Ronald L. Epps, to assist in addressing the challenges and opportunities for the Paterson Public School District and the greater Paterson community in striving for excellence in student achievement through a professional development workshop of the district‟s top administrators; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Epps facilitated a professional development workshop with the Leadership Team on January 11, 2010, for continuation training on Team Building, Educational Reform and Restructuring, and Pathways to Higher Standards of Student Achievement; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Epps‟ fee is below the bid limit for the 2009-2010 school year and is inclusive of “prep time”, lodging, and incidentals, but excludes air travel which is billed to the district separately; and

WHEREAS, the district estimated air travel for the January 11, 2010, date at $500.00 or less, but the amount for an economy fare was $1,063.90 which is $563.90 above the estimated amount; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District approves reimbursing Dr. Ronald L. Epps the full amount for air travel as agreed in the contract to facilitate a professional development workshop with the Leadership Team for continuation training on Team Building, Educational Reform and Restructuring, and Pathways to Higher Standards of Student Achievement, on January 11, 2010, in accordance with the receipt submitted, for the difference amount of $563.90.

Page 41 02/17/10 Resolution No. C-4

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

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

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve transfer of funds within the 2009- 2010 school year budget, for the month of December 2009, so that no budgetary line item account has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district‟s financial obligations, as requested by various budget managers, and as identified in the list of transfers attached hereto and made a part of the minutes. Furthermore, the transfers were approved by the Department of Education.

Resolution No. C-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resolution No. C-6

Early Childhood Corrective Action Plan (OFAC) IEP

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District Internal Auditors conducted an audit of the early childhood center “Innovative Educational Programs (IEP) Learning Center” for fiscal year 2008-2009; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District accepts the Internal Auditors‟ audit report of IEP‟s Learning Center in compliance with 6A:23A-5.6, the District responds with a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) audit report; and

WHEREAS, the auditors noted deficiencies in the quarterly reports as follows: The Provider under spent the budget; the Provider made several minor accounting errors;

Page 42 02/17/10 deficiencies were noted in the review of required staff credentials as follows: the Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) was missing for one (1) terminated employee and one (1) substitute, the Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) was missing for one (1) terminated substitute teacher assistant, and the T/B test results were dated after the hire date for seven (7) employees. Two of the employees had T/B test documentation from another center; and

WHEREAS, any school district that has been the subject to an audit by the Department of Education‟s Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance shall discuss the findings of the audit at a public meeting of the District Board of Education no later than 30 days after the receipt of the audit report; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Early Childhood Education has addressed the findings in the Internal Auditor‟s audit report of IEP Learning Center in compliance with 6A:23A-5.6 and addresses the recommendations contained in the report; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Paterson Board of Education has been the subject to an audit by the Paterson Internal Audit Unit and has discussed the findings of the audit at the February 10, 2010 public meeting of the District Board of Education within 30 days of receipt of the audit report; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Paterson Board of Education within 30 days of the February 10, 2010 and/or February 17, 2010 public meeting adopts this resolution certifying that the findings were discussed in a public Board meeting and approved the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) addressing the issues raised in the findings of the audit and will submit this resolution to the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance within 10 days of adoption by the Board of Education; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Paterson Board of Education shall post the findings of the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance audit and the Board of Education‟s corrective action plan on the District‟s web site.

Resolution No. C-7

WHEREAS, the Paterson Board of Education is committed to implementing the 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Technology which states, “Technology is uniquely positioned to transform learning, to foster critical thinking, creativity, and innovation, and to prepare students to thrive in the global economy. As engages digital learners, students are able to acquire and apply content knowledge and skills through active exploration, interaction, and collaboration with others across the globe”; and

WHEREAS, Teaching and Learning with Essential New Technologies in the 21st Century (TALENT21) grant will assist schools in establishing 21st century learning environments in grades six and seven that blend physical and digital infrastructures to seamlessly support learning; and

WHEREAS, said grant will provide teachers and administrators professional development opportunities through the hiring of a full time educational technology integration specialist to facilitate project-based learning, use of student data to modify instruction, and meeting diverse student needs; and

Page 43 02/17/10 WHEREAS, students will demonstrate increased engagement in learning using 21st century skills by applying information-literacy skills using a range of emerging technological tools, thinking critically and creatively to solve problems, create new knowledge, and make informed decisions, and enhance their understanding of global interdependencies; and

WHEREAS, a school planning teams will facilitate the creation of 21st century learning environments through the implementation of high speed wireless mobile computing systems for all sixth and seventh grade teachers, administrators and students; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education has awarded the Paterson Public School District $2,299,948 to implement the TALENT21 program in seven public schools (2, 3, 18, 21, 25, 27, & MLK) and two nonpublic schools (Saint Gerard‟s and Blessed Sacrament);

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools accepts the Teaching and Learning with Essential New Technologies in the 21st Century (TALENT21) Grant of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to be implemented in seven public schools (2, 3, 18, 21, 25, 27, & MLK) and two nonpublic schools (Saint Gerard‟s and Blessed Sacrament) in the amount of $2,299,948.

Resolution No. C-8

WHEREAS, Target, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, awarded Ms. So Yoon Lym, art teacher in John F. Kennedy High School, a 2010 Target Field Trip Grant in the amount of $800.00. The award is intended to be used for a field trip with forty (40) students to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on May 7, 2010; and

WHEREAS, it is understood that Ms. Lym will provide a comprehensive and detailed account to Target of how the funds were used. The $800.00 will cover the cost on transportation, admission to the museum, a guided tour and a snack. The field trip to the museum is intended to give students the opportunity to view the exhibitions in the museum by contemporary artists in the field of painting, sculptures, printmaking, multi- media art, photography, industrial design and architecture; and

WHEREAS, the Target Field Trip Grant will allow students to view art in person, have a guided tour of the museum‟s collections and have a snack in the museum‟s cafeteria. Students will be able to discuss artworks they have viewed in the permanent collection as well as in the current exhibitions;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Board of Education accept the $800.00 award to deposit in the program account and that the funds be available to be used as stated by terms outlined by the Target Field Trip Grant.

Resolution No. C-9

Distribution of Honorarium to Eastside High School, John F. Kennedy High School, and International High School for Participation in National History Day Study

Introduction: The Paterson Public Schools District had been selected as one of four districts to be evaluated by Rockman et al in an effort to collect data that will reflect the depth and impact of National History Day in the lives of students in both short term and long term academics; and

Page 44 02/17/10 WHEREAS, participation in this study was board approved in May of 2009; and

WHEREAS, Rockman et al designs and conducts evaluations and research for all types of education-related organizations that includes, but is not limited to gathering data from primary sources, including school administrators, teachers, parents and learners of all ages for the intended purpose of identifying trends, determining strengths and weaknesses, offering feedback and recommendations; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the evaluation process has been budgeted through National History Day Headquarters and has been of no additional cost to the Paterson Public Schools District; and

WHEREAS, upon completion of the study the company is granting a $600.00 honorarium to Paterson Public Schools in appreciation for successful participation; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools District Board of Education approves the distribution of the $600.00 for National History Day honorarium as follows:

$200.00 to Eastside High School $200.00 to John F. Kennedy High School $200.00 to International High School

Resolution No. C-10

WHEREAS, the Passaic County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention, Inc., 880 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07015 has awarded a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to B.U.I.L.D. Academy of Paterson, New Jersey to maintain an active membership of 15 students in a REBEL2 School Chapter based Tobacco Prevention Program for the school year 2009-2010; and

WHEREAS, the grant will be used to provide a stipend of $1,000.00 to the REBEL2 Advisor, Mrs. Anita Christian, County Youth Coordinator for chapter meetings and activities from September 2009 through May 2010 to compensate her for services rendered beyond the regular school day; and

WHEREAS, the Chapter will hold regular meetings throughout the year (one per month) to implement REBEL 2 School Chapter activities as described in the Letter of Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Board of Education approve acceptance of a check in the amount of $500.00 (Fall 2009) and $500.00 (Spring 2010), made payable to the Paterson Public Schools (and deposited into a district fund 20 account) to be used for the REBEL2 Advisor, Mrs. Anita Christian, stipend for Chapter meetings, projects, and activities during the September through May 2009-2010 school year.

Resolution No. C-11

WHEREAS, Eastside High School is committed to providing educational strategies and methods to assist students in acquiring a knowledge-base and the necessary skills to compete in the post-secondary learning environment; and

Page 45 02/17/10 WHEREAS, Eastside High School supports the delivery of instruction that increases academic achievement and closes the achievement gap; and

WHEREAS, Eastside High School encourages the delivery of the NJCCCS through extensive opportunities to participate in communication, collaborative learning, problem solving and hands-on activities; and

WHEREAS, Eastside High School offers Saturday classes to provide extensive HSPA preparation for all students scheduled to take the March exam; and

WHEREAS, Eastside High School through interactive learning encourages students of all learning abilities to attain HSPA success through attending Saturday classes; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the State Operated School District of Paterson accept the donation of one (1) 19” Dynek flat screen television offered by Best Buy of West Paterson, NJ to be raffled during Saturday HSPA prep classes on February 27, 2010.

Resolution No. C-12

WHEREAS, the Paterson Rotary Club engages in activities to improve the quality of life in their community; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson School District encourages student to use basic reference tools when doing independent study in school and at home; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Rotary Club proposes to donate a dictionary to each third and fourth grade student for their home library;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public Schools accepts the donation and will distribute said dictionaries to all third and fourth grade students and commends the Paterson Rotary Club for this gracious undertaking for the benefit of our children.

Resolution No. C-13

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 a board of education may approve the purchase of goods/services which exceeds the bid threshold and are exempt from bidding; and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the municipality to conduct School Board Elections in the State of New Jersey in accordance with Title 19; and

WHEREAS, the annual School Board Election for the City of Paterson will be held on April 20, 2010; and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Paterson Public School District to reimburse expenses incurred by the City of Paterson Municipal Clerk‟s Office and the Passaic County Educational Services Commission for the School Board Election including Passaic County Board of Elections, Commissioner‟s fees, Consultants fees, Passaic County Superintendent of Elections, Passaic County Clerk, printing and mailing of ballots and election materials, advertisements, payment of election workers, food for

Page 46 02/17/10 election workers, City Clerk‟s overtime, private polling sites, rental of ADA compliant ramps for accessibility, transportation, election supplies, etc.; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Board of Education approves administration to make payment to the City of Paterson and the Passaic County Educational Services Commission after the goods and/or services have been provided for the upcoming April 20, 2010 School Board Election, in an amount not to succeed $151,660.00 relating to the expenses outlined in the above paragraph.

Resolution No. C-14

Resolution is to comply with purchasing laws in the process of purchasing Athletic Equipment Reconditioning Services & Related, PPS-160-10, for the period of February 17, 2020 through June 30, 2011.

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District recognizes the need for complying with the New Jersey purchasing laws for obtaining the most competitive and responsive bid for goods and/or services; and

WHEREAS, the Directors of the Athletic Departments at JFK and EHS determined that the district has a need for Athletic Equipment Reconditioning Services & Related, PPS- 160-10, and provided the specifications for the formal public bid process for the period of February 17, 2010 through June 30, 2011; and

WHEREAS, seven (7) vendors were e-mailed/mailed bid specifications. Two (2) vendors responded to the district‟s solicitation, of which one bid proposal was returned to the vendor (Riddell/All American) unopened, because cut off of due date and time had expired; and

WHEREAS, this solicitation was made by advertised public notice appearing in The Bergen Record and The North Jersey Herald News on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. One (1) sealed bid was opened and read aloud on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Conference Room, 4th floor, 90 Delaware Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503, by the Purchasing Department; and

WHEREAS, the Athletic Departments at JFK & EHS and the Purchasing Department recommend that Schutt Reconditioning be deemed as the responsive and responsible bidder who provided the lowest bid proposal to the District, be awarded a contract for Athletic Equipment Reconditioning Services & Related, PPS-160-10, for the period of February 17, 2010 through June 30, 2011, based on the bid analysis of this document; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent support the Departments of Athletic at JFK & EHS and the Purchasing Department‟s recommendation above that Schutt Reconditioning, 8 McFadden Road, Easton, Pennsylvania 18045, be awarded a contract for Athletic Equipment Reconditioning Services & Related, PPS-160-10, at a not to exceed amount of $125,000.00 annually, during a two-year contract period; and

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

Page 47 02/17/10 with terms the vendor will honor; and the vendor being awarded this bid have completed with all Affirmative Action requirements.

Resolution No. C-15

Resolution is to comply with purchasing laws in the process of purchasing Student Response Systems & Related, PPS-175-10, for the period of February 17, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District recognizes the need for complying with the New Jersey purchasing laws for obtaining the most competitive and responsive bid for goods and/or services; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Instructional Technology/Library Media Services determined that the district has a need for Student Response Systems & Related, PPS-175-10, and provided the specifications for the formal public bid process for the period of February 17, 2010 through June 30, 2011; and

WHEREAS, fifteen (15) vendors were e-mailed/mailed bid specifications, of which two (2) vendors responded to the district‟s solicitation; and

WHEREAS, this solicitation was made by advertised public notice appearing in The Bergen Record and The North Jersey Herald News on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Two (2) sealed bids were opened and read aloud on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM in the Conference Room, 4th floor, 90 Delaware Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503, by the Purchasing Department resulting in the following:

Turning Point Response Card XR Student Response System or Equivalent

Qty Description/Item Turning Technologies Tele-Measurements

32 XR Response Card 200 ft. range 74 channel Multi-Line LCD display $1,559.75 $1,666.00 Alphanumeric, multi-digit, decimal point, and positive/negative entry Self-paced assessment mode Lightweight, compact, care format

Technical & Training Support $1,500.00 full day NO BID (6 hours on-site)

Term of Warranty 2 years 2 years

Turning Point Response Card RF Student Response System of Equivalent

Qty Description/Item Turning Technologies Tele-Measurements

32 RF Response Card 200 ft. range 82 channel Multi-Line LCD display $1,097.42 $1,342.00 Alphanumeric, multi-digit, decimal point,

Page 48 02/17/10 and positive/negative entry Lightweight, compact, care format

Technical & Training Support $1,500.00 full day NO BID (6 hours on-site)

Term of Warranty 2 years 2 years

WHEREAS, the Departments of Instructional Technology/Library Media Services and Purchasing recommend that Turning Technologies be deemed as the responsive and responsible bidder who provided the lowest bid proposal to the District, be awarded a contract for Student Response Systems & Related, PPS-175-10, for the period of February 17, 2010 through June 30, 2011, based on the bid analysis listed above; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the State District Superintendent support the Departments of Purchasing and Instructional Technology/Library Media Services‟ recommendation above that Turning Technologies, 255 West Federal Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503, be awarded a contract for Student Response Systems & Related, PPS-175-10, at a not to exceed amount of $400,000.00, annually, during the two-year contract period; and

Resolution No. C-16

Resolution of the State Operated School District of the City of Paterson, County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, to award a contract to J&M Trades, LLC, to provide ATM Machine Services 2009-2010 school year.

WHEREAS, the District has determined the need to install one (1) ATM Machine at the Administration Building located at 90 Delaware Avenue, Paterson, NJ; and

WHEREAS, the delivery, installation and configuration of this ATM machine will be of no cost to the District; and

WHEREAS, the contract amount will be below the quote threshold; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to 18A:18A-37 (C), “all contracts that are in the aggregate less than the 15 percent of the bid threshold may be awarded by without soliciting competitive quotations”; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to 18A:18A-37 (C), this contract does not require public bidding, or competitive quotations; and

WHEREAS, the vendor proposes to pay the District a commission for each ATM transaction as follows:

Page 49 02/17/10 ITEM # DESCRIPTION COMMISSION A Commission for the first 125 ATM Transactions $0.30 B Commission for 126-250 ATM Transactions $0.40 C Commission for 251 and thereafter ATM Transactions $0.50

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District encourages open public bidding for goods and services and recognizes the need for obtaining the lowest responsible bid for goods and services; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District awards a contract ATM Machine Services for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years to the following vendor:

J&M Trades LLC 20 Mountain Avenue, Unit 10 Paterson, NJ 07501 **Not to exceed the quote threshold amount**

Resolution No. C-17

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has identified a need to provide transportation for Paterson, Out of District Special Needs pupils for the 2009-2010 school year; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District has agreed to jointure with other neighboring districts through the Passaic County Educational Services Commission, 45 Reinhardt Road, Rocco Building, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 and the District agrees to the terms of the contract for the 2009-2010 school year; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paterson Public School District ratifies the action of the State District Superintendent in renewing the following jointure contract for the 2009- 2010 school year with Passaic County Educational Services Commission as listed:

Route Destination Route Cost Admin Fees Start Date 8010 E.C.L.C. 7,012.06 210.36 1/19/2010-6/2010

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution, to provide jointure transportation for special needs students to the Early Childhood Learning Center in HoHoKus, New Jersey on route #8010 with the Passaic County Educational Services Commission, shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent and is being provided to the Board for advisory purposes.

Route Cost: $7,012.06 Administrative Fees: $210.36

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WHEREAS, after formally bidding for the 2009-2010 school year, the Paterson Public School District identified a need to provide temporary transportation for a special needs student to an in district school, for which the district does not have a bid contract; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 6A:27-9.12, the district solicited a minimum of three quotations for unanticipated transportation services and has created transportation route # T183 in order to be compliant to the student‟s educational needs with results as listed below:

Route #T183 – School No. 8 1/20/2010-4/23/2010 60 # of Days $13,080.00 8:20am-3:00pm In-District Special Needs AIDE NEEDED Contractor Vehicle Per Diem Aide Mileage Adj. Total Per Diem A-1 Elegant 180.00 38.00 2.00 218.00

BE IT RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent supports the Department of Transportation recommendation in the awarding of temporary contract to the lowest quote submitted to transport student for transportation to Public School No. 8 as listed above; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution, to provide temporary transportation for a special needs student to an in district school, Public School No. 8 for which the district did not have a bid contract for the 2009-2010 school year, shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent and is being provided to the Board for advisory purposes. Approximate cost for the 2009-2010 school year: $13,080.00

Resolution No. C-19

WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 6A:27-9.12, the district solicited a minimum of three quotations for unanticipated transportation services and has created transportation route # T184 in order to be compliant to the student‟s educational needs with results as listed below:

Route #T184 – Public School No. 10 1/25/2010-5/27/2010 81 # of Days $16,929.00 8:20am-3:00pm In-District Special Needs AIDE NEEDED

Contractor Vehicle Per Diem Aide Mileage Adj. Total Per Diem Station Wagon 170.00 39.00 0.00 209.00

Page 51 02/17/10 BE IT RESOLVED, the State District Superintendent supports the Department of Transportation recommendation in the awarding of temporary contract to the lowest quote submitted to transport student for transportation to Public School No. 10 as listed above; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution, to provide temporary transportation for a special needs student to an in district school, Public School No. 10 for which the district did not have a bid contract for the 2009-2010 school year, shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent and is being provided to the Board for advisory purposes.

Approximate cost for the 2009-2010 school year: $16,929.00

It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Best that Resolution Nos. C-1 through C-19 be adopted. On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Best: Yes.

Comm. Guzman: Yes, but I abstain from anything that has to do with the City of Paterson.

Comm. Hodges: Abstain.

Comm. Inoa: Yes, but I abstain from anything that has to do with the City of Paterson.

Comm. Muhammad: Yes.

Comm. Rodriguez: Yes.

Comm. Taylor: Yes.

Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

*Comm. Inoa leaves the meeting at 8:32 p.m.

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Comm. Hodges: The facilities committee met a couple of weeks ago, I think Monday. The facilities committee report is being prepared. My attention has been focused on certain ordinances that we have to discuss. One of the items during the committee discussions pertained to three ordinances that the City Council presented to the Board regarding Hinchliffe Stadium, Bauerle Field, and the Armory. This is an offshoot of our Shared Services Agreement from October. However, apparently some ordinances were presented to the City Council even though we are still somewhat involved in

Page 52 02/17/10 negotiations. So a good portion of the facilities committee meeting dealt with that issue. In addition to that, at School 24 we have some lingering concerns about the repair of the gymnasium window. The Superintendent has indicated that the district may be forced to address the issue. The windows go from ceiling to floor in the gym in an elementary school and possibly present an unsafe condition for students. There is no safety apparatus in front of the windows as they are on the walls. The SDA recently has decided that they are not going to follow through with a repair. We are still trying to convince them to effort that, but in the meantime I think the district is moving forward with a potential fix because there are children and we have to address their educational needs and their safety needs. Other than that, I present to you items D-1 and D-2.

Comm. Hodges reported that the Facilities Committee met, reviewed and recommends approval for Resolution Nos. D-1 and D-2:

Resolution No. D-1

Resolution is to comply with purchasing laws for the acquisition of School PA/Intercom & Program Equipment & Wireless Clock System for PS # 27, PPS-279-10, for the term March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011.

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District obtained funding for this project through the Schools Development Authority (SDA); and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District received the Authorization to Proceed (ATP) from the SDA on November 2, 2009, DOE Project # is: 4010-300-08-1400, SDA Project # is: 4010-300-08-0HAF and Grant # is: GB-0150; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District recognizes the need for complying with the New Jersey purchasing laws for obtaining the most competitive and responsive bid for goods and/or services; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Facilities Department determined that the district has a need for School PA/Intercom & Program Equipment & Wireless Clock System for PS # 27, PPS-279-10, for the term March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011 and provided the specifications for this formal public bid process; and

WHEREAS, thirty (30) vendors were mailed/e-mailed bid specifications (the list is available for review in the Purchasing Department), five (5) responded to the district‟s solicitation; and

WHEREAS, this solicitation was made by advertised public notice appearing in The Record and The Herald News on December 21, 2009. Sealed bids were opened and read aloud on January 27, 2010 at 10:00 am in the Conference Room, 4th floor, 90 Delaware Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503 by the Purchasing Department, resulting in the following:

BID ANALYSIS Project Description Bingham Arose Inc.

SECTION A: Replacement of existing PA/Intercom front end system at PS-27 in accordance with the specification which includes $14,473.00 $15,403.00 PA/Intercom, speakers, handsets wiring for (4) trailer classrooms – Base Bid

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SECTION B: Furnish and install a completely new Bogen wireless clock system at PS-27 in accordance with specification. This shall include wireless clocks in approximately 75 classrooms & $12,215.00 $15,393.00 offices (including 4 trailer classrooms) (1) Gym, (1) Cafeteria, (1) Auditorium, (1) boy‟s locker room & (1) girl‟s locker room.

Unit price for wall mounted speakers and ceiling mounted $60.00 $82.00 speakers.

Hourly rate and material % mark up for miscellaneous repair $88.00/hr. $104.00/hr. and wiring installation. 15% 15%

Additional cost to provide home run wiring from trailer classrooms to the main office PA/Intercom system instead of $2,808.00 $5,000.00 connecting to classroom K104.

TOTAL BID AMOUNT SECTION A+B $26,688.00 $30,796.00 (basis of award)

WHEREAS, the Department of Facilities along with the Department of Purchasing recommend that this bid be awarded to Bingham Communications, Inc., as the primary vendor and Arose, Inc., as the back-up vendor as needed for School PA/Intercom & Program Equipment & Wireless Clock System for PS #27, PPS-279-10, for the term March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011 based on the above analysis;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the State District Superintendent supports the above mentioned recommendation that Bingham Communications, Inc., located at 819 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, be awarded a contract, as the primary vendor and Arose, Inc., located at 229 Broadway, Westville, NJ 08093 as the back-up vendor as needed for School PA/Intercom & Program Equipment & Wireless Clock System for PS #27, PPS-279-10, for the term March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011 in the amount of not to exceed $50,000.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent.

Resolution No. D-2

Resolution is to comply with purchasing laws for the acquisition of Upgrade of PA/Intercom System at Dale Avenue School, PPS-281-10, for the term March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011.

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District obtained funding for this project through the Schools Development Authority (SDA); and

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WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District received the Authorization to Proceed (ATP) from the SDA on November 2, 2009, DOE Project # is: 4010-045-08-1400, SDA Project # is: 4010-045-08-0HAB and Grant # is: GB-0146; and

WHEREAS, the Paterson Public School District recognizes the need for complying with the New Jersey purchasing laws for obtaining the most competitive and responsive bid for goods and/or services; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Facilities Department determined that the district has a need for Upgrade of PA/Intercom System at Dale Avenue School, PPS-281-10, for the term March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011 and provided the specifications for this formal public bid process; and

WHEREAS, thirty (30) vendors were mailed/e-mailed bid specifications (the list is available for review in the Purchasing Department), four (4) responded to the district‟s solicitation; and

WHEREAS, this solicitation was made by advertised public notice appearing in The Record and The Herald News on December 21, 2009. Sealed bids were opened and read aloud on January 15, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Conference Room, 4th floor, 90 Delaware Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503 by the Purchasing Department, resulting in the following:

BID ANALYSIS Project Description ACT Arose

Replacement of existing PA/Intercom front end system at Dale School in accordance with specification-Base Bid. This will include a new head end controls by using existing wiring and speakers. Contractor shall reconnect the new head end to the existing PA/Intercom system through existing wirings. $12,545.00 $12,618.00 Contractor shall also provide unit price of a new speaker and a new wireless clock installed and hourly rate & material mark up for repair work of PA/Intercom systems at Dale School. As per section 2 of technical specifications. (Basis of Award)

Unit price for wall mounted speakers and ceiling mounted $130.00 $82.00 speakers. $125.00

Unit price for wireless clocks. $200.00 $167.00

Hourly rate and material % mark up for miscellaneous repair $95.00/hr. $104.00/hr. and wiring installation. 30% 15%

WHEREAS, the Department of Facilities along with the Department of Purchasing recommend that this bid be awarded to Alarm Communication & Technology, Inc., as the primary vendor and Arose, Inc., as the back-up vendor as needed for Upgrade of PA/Intercom System at Dale Avenue School, PPS-281-10, for the term March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011 based on the above analysis;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the State District Superintendent supports the above mentioned recommendation that Alarm Communication & Technology, Inc., located at 400 Morris Ave., Ste. 101, Denville, NJ 07834, be awarded a contract, as the

Page 55 02/17/10 primary vendor and Arose, Inc., located at 229 Broadway, Westville, NJ 08093 as the back-up vendor as needed for Upgrade of PA/Intercom System at Dale Avenue School, PPS-281-10, for the term March 1, 2010 – February 28, 2011 in the amount of not to exceed $50,000.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution shall take effect with the approval signature of the State District Superintendent.

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

Comm. Taylor: With the loss of funds and with the inactiveness of the SDA, do we actually have less school buildings now than we had projected in the planning stage? Will we get those buildings that they said we were going to get?

Comm. Hodges: What has currently happened is that School 16 has been put on hold.

Comm. Taylor: And School 3.

Comm. Hodges: School 3 is being reviewed for another reason, because of the question of swing space for School 25 in that addition. So there are separate reasons for the stoppage of School 3. But School 16 has been placed on hold and we are locked into that discussion. So they are reviewing the SDA‟s practices and we are consequently waiting for that review to take place. The Marshall Street School is underway.

Comm. Taylor: Is that a kindergarten school on Madison and Market?

Comm. Hodges: Regarding the Madison Avenue K-Center there are some lingering or outstanding problems or issues that have to be addressed.

Comm. Taylor: The children are there?

Comm. Hodges: No. The children are not there. We learned the lessons of School 24 where we were promised that they would review things and fix things once we got our students in the building and we believed them. We put our children in the building and then they changed their mind subsequently. So we are not doing that this time.

Comm. Taylor: That should be illegal.

Comm. Hodges: We are making sure that those fixes are in place before the kids get into the building.

Comm. Taylor: So we have just one school and that‟s the Marshall Street School. They dug the ground for that.

Page 56 02/17/10 Comm. Hodges: That's right.

Comm. Taylor: So we think we are going to get a school in the Marshal Street section.

Comm. Hodges: They could decide in their review that they are going to stop.

Comm. Taylor: Because St. Theresa‟s is going to close. That's a medium-sized elementary school. Many of those children live here in Paterson. Some of them are brought in by their parents from other places. But what are we going to do with that overage of students? Where are we going to put them?

Comm. Hodges: Right now School 16 would provide us additional space to help lessen some of the overcrowding conditions that we are experiencing. That was anticipated to go offline and we have made provisions for that. So what it does is it delays that process. In the past they have said that if we delay the process it would lengthen the time it took to build the building. But they assured us that when they delayed the process it wouldn‟t. I don't understand that, but that's what they told us.

Comm. Taylor: Do you have that in writing?

Comm. Hodges: Do I have that in writing?

Comm. Taylor: Yes, a hard copy.

Comm. Hodges: Of what?

Comm. Taylor: That if they do the process of holding us up that they are responsible for making it go forward.

Comm. Hodges: That's not what I said. What they said is when they gave us dates that were changed because of their delays they assured us those dates would remain solid. When we asked questions about what was going on, they assured us that our questioning them would result in delays in the process.

Comm. Taylor: We weren't to ask any questions?

Comm. Hodges: They didn't say that. They just told you what would happen if you did.

Comm. Taylor: Okay. We have no real schools. Dr. Evans, are the parents involved in working or talking with you about the swing space. I heard a parent talk about the busing standing on the corner and they are not on time and the child is penalized for being late. What are we doing about that? When you talk about swing space you are talking about transporting children again. Some of the buildings that you are talking about you need to take a population from one area and bring it to that area that you are providing a swing space for.

Dr. Evans: Correct. Once we are firm on options for swing space – and it's School 25 that we are talking about for swing space – then we are going to meet with the parents at the school. We are working with the principal who is already giving us input into the options that we've looked at. The Board has had a very brief discussion around it as well. I need to convene staff once more, come back to the facilities committee, and then convene a parent meeting. Parents will have an opportunity to participate in the process.

Page 57 02/17/10 Comm. Taylor: When the parent came tonight it wasn‟t the first time because other parents have come earlier about hitches in the transportation piece. I need to look at that before we do this and have something in place. It was hearsay what she said to us about an administrator talking about sending a child back to Eastside or doing some – threatening them with Eastside or School 6 or School 10 or School 12. These are schools that they have a vision of something wrong in the school. I think our whole group of people who are working with children in administration and in the classroom need to watch their language because their language is important to children and their families.

Dr. Evans: I agree with you and I assure you in that particular case we will be following up, if it happened. We are not sure that it happened exactly the way it was communicated.

Comm. Taylor: I understand. That's why I said it was hearsay.

Dr. Evans: It will stop if indeed it happened.

Comm. Kerr: Considering the economic dilemma that the state faces right now and the cutbacks that they are making in terms of allocations to the various school districts, what‟s the probability of us getting the schools that they have committed themselves to within the timeframe that they have committed themselves to deliver them?

Comm. Hodges: The best way I can answer that question is I have yet to see them do it in our previous schools. So if I answer your question based on their past performance then I would say their timelines are not going to be maintained. Every time you delay the activity of the SDA then you extend the construction time. That has been my experience. That's not been their position, but it certainly has been my experience. I've not had an opportunity to meet with the Commissioner of Education or the Governor, so I don't know what their thinking is regarding school construction funding and they‟ve not stated it. But they still have the Supreme Court ruling that is still in effect regarding school construction. So we won't know until we've had an opportunity to speak to one or both of them. I'm hoping Dr. Evans or yourself might be able to arrange that as soon as possible, particularly for the Commissioner of Education.

Comm. Kerr: The problem is that we are making all sorts of arrangements for swing space for School 25, but I'm not sure there is a firm commitment of doing whatever. I don't know if they have the resources frankly.

Comm. Hodges: The projects that they have already approved, they approved it because they had funding. Those approvals were put in place and they were based on funding. So the funding is there. The question around School 3 and School 25 is where do we place the students while those additions are being built? We don't want the students in the buildings while that activity is going on. We asked them to consider our needs when it came to swing space. They chose not to do so and now we are in the position where we have to do what we have to do and they realize we have a swing space problem, which we told them about. So that's the problem at School 3 and School 25. School 16 is on hold because there is a generalized review of the SDA and their practices again by this Governor.

Comm. Taylor: That‟s problematic because each time they change the initials of the department they change the people too. Then they are confused and they have to go and learn things and try to see what went on before that. What was it called, the SCC?

Page 58 02/17/10 Comm. Hodges: The SCC, School Construction Corporation.

Comm. Taylor: Now it‟s the SDA.

Comm. Hodges: The School Development Authority.

Comm. Taylor: And they are going to make new letters pretty soon.

Comm. Hodges: Possibly.

Comm. Taylor: And new people.

Comm. Hodges: That‟s also a possibility.

Comm. Taylor: So we stay in a state of flux, misunderstanding, confusion, and miscommunication. We cannot get anything done in this state because of this thing that is going on.

Comm. Hodges: It makes the point clear. These are your children. These are our children. We cannot leave...

Comm. Taylor: Who is screaming for them?

Comm. Hodges: That's what we have to do. We have to make sure that they aren't allowed to delay these projects, or more importantly and more concerning, cancel them. So we have to put the pressure on them and sometimes that does not permit you to be nice.

Comm. Taylor: I'm telling you, I scream in the night.

On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Best: Yes.

Comm. Guzman: Yes.

Comm. Hodges: Abstain.

Comm. Muhammad: Yes.

Comm. Rodriguez: Yes.

Comm. Taylor: Yes.

Comm. Kerr: You sound like a republican.

Comm. Hodges: No. They voted no. I'm abstaining.

Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

Page 59 02/17/10 POLICY COMMITTEE

Comm. Muhammad: The policy committee met on Monday, February 8 at 4:00 p.m. Board members in attendance were Comm. Hodges, Comm. Inoa, Comm. Taylor, and myself. Staff member present was Dr. Evans. We gave final recommendations for nine policies we have for second reading and adoption tonight, and two policies that will be abolished. We discussed 13 policies for first reading. Of those policies, the committee pulled four of them for further review and explanation. The four policies that were pulled dealt with inappropriate staff conduct. The other policies dealt with the New Jersey Family Leave Insurance Program. We received policy alert 188. This alert has 16 policies for updating in the coming months. Finally, we discussed the naming of schools and facilities policy. A committee was formed and I understand they will be meeting this Monday. A few points from that meeting - there were some thoughts on Policy #2560 that the district may be missing out on an opportunity to run genetic research. There were concerns about students who declined participation in the use of live animals. We revised that policy to include language that required students to participate in an alternative education project of which they will be graded. There were two policies introduced by the Board. They are financial literacy and student tracking - the two introduced by staff as a result of the district‟s recent audit findings. As you know, if there are any suggestions on first reading policies you may send them to me. Our meeting adjourned at approximately 5:15. That is my report.

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

Resolution No. E-1

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

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

WHEREAS, a special public comment session was held at the February 10, 2010, workshop meeting; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following policies for second reading and adoption:

2220.2 Academic Standards in Grammar, Numeration and Writing 2412 Home Instruction Due to Health Condition (M) 2415 Title I Services (M) 2415.01 No Child Left Behind Programs – Academic Standards, Academic Assessments and Accountability (M) 2415.20 No Child Left Behind Complaints (M) 2430 Co-Curricular and Athletic Activities (M) 2440 Summer School 2481 Home or Out-of-School Instruction for General Education Pupils (M) 5460 High School Graduation (M)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Policy 2431 Athletic Competition and 2431.1 Athletic and Extracurricular Activities Eligibility be abolished because they were combined with Policy 2430; and be it

Page 60 02/17/10 FINALLY RESOLVED, that in the event any policy, part of a policy or section of the bylaws is judged to be inconsistent with law or inoperative by a court of competent jurisdiction or is invalidated by a policy or contract duly adopted by the State District Superintendent or Board of Education, the remaining bylaws, policies, and parts of policies shall remain in full effect.

Resolution No. E-2

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

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

WHEREAS, a special public comment session will be held at the March workshop meeting on said policies; now therefore

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

2210.1 Financial Literacy 2415.03 Highly Qualified Teachers (M) 2423 Bilingual and ESL Education (M) 2560 Live Animals In Schools 3126 Induction Program for Provisional Teachers 3240 Professional Development (M) 5460 Student Tracking 6470 Payment of Claims and Wire Transfers (M) 6650 Scholarship Fund

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

It was moved by Comm. Guzman, seconded by Comm. Taylor that Resolution Nos. E-1 and E-2 be adopted. On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Best: Yes.

Comm. Guzman: Yes.

Comm. Hodges: Abstain.

Comm. Muhammad: Yes.

Comm. Rodriguez: Yes.

Comm. Taylor: Yes.

Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

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Items Requiring Acknowledgement of Review and Comments

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Comm. Taylor: These are the minutes of the Paterson Board of Education personnel committee meeting. The date was February 8, 2010 and it began at 5:00. Presiding was Willa Mae Taylor. Present was Ms. Willa Mae Taylor, Dr. Jonathan Hodges, and Ms. Waheedah Muhammad. Absent was Mr. Eddie Gonzalez. Staff present was Ms. Marysol Berrios and Mr. Luis Rojas. Subjects discussed were the NJQSAC breakdown of how the final score was determined. We are not pleased with that. The district job fair will be Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at John F. Kennedy High School. We reviewed and discussed the February 2010 personnel agenda. The items requested from the committee that required investigation: one was that the duration of the lease for the Delaware Avenue board cafe is for one year. The food service budget for the 2009-2010 school year gave me a 0-0. I don't understand that. I have to ask questions about that. Which employees does the food service budget cover insofar as salaries? All food service employees with the exception of cafeteria monitors and lead monitors are covered by the food service budget. Please provide a list of certified titles currently used in the district. That was provided to us. Please provide a list of recognized titles established by the state. They had some points off for that, so we needed to look at that. They provided that to us. Please provide a copy of the 2010 district job fair flyer. That was provided to us. The meeting ended at 6:15 p.m. with no comment. That is my report.

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

Resolution No. F-1

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

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

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the advisory Board of the Paterson Board of Education acknowledges reviewing and making comments based on the personnel recommendations of the State District Superintendent adopted at the February 17, 2010 Board Meeting.

Page 62 02/17/10 PERSONNEL

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

A. POSITION CONTROL ABOLISH/CREATE

NATURE OF POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION ACTION To abolish pc# 6933 Assistant Business Business Department Administrator To abolish pc# 2372 Grade 4 Language No. 6/ Academy of Arts Teacher Performing Arts To abolish pc# 9210 Special Education Department of Pupil Teacher Personnel Services To create pc # Special Education Urban Leadership To shared between Teacher Academy (.2) the two Academies. BUILD Academy (.8) To create pc# Grade 7 Language No. 6/ Academy of Arts Literacy Teacher Performing Arts To create pc# Music Teacher No. 5 (.5) No. 13 (.5) To create pc # School Secretary Eastside HS To create pc# Itinerant ESL Teacher Sports Business The Teacher will Academy divide her day among Public Safety the six academies as Academy deemed necessary MPACT Academy and determined by the Paterson Pre- LEP students’ Collegiate Academy language proficiency STARS Academy levels. To create (2) pc#’s Program Coordinator Department of Coordinator of Special Academic Support Funding To create pc# NLCB Program Department of Manager Academic Support

B. RESIGNATIONS

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE Abdalla, Farida Cafeteria Monitor Charles J. Riley 12/3/09

Page 63 02/17/10 School No. 9 Aguilar, Alfredo Mathematics Teacher Martin Luther King 12/28/09 School Hussaini, Mojtaba Substitute Teacher District 11/17/09 Morales, Toni School Community Rosa Parks HS 11/30/09 Liaison Morgan, Rosemary Grade 1 Teacher Urban Leadership 1/1/10 Academy Pallens, Lisbeth Cafeteria Monitor No. 18 11/4/09 Purtscher, Aida World Language No. 26 12/1/09 Teacher

C. SUSPENSIONS

NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Borja, Ramiro Principal No. 5 To suspend for 120 days without pay effective January 4, 2010. The district has formally certified tenure charges against Mr. Borja. If the Commissioner of Education does not decide the charges against him by May 4, 2010 he will return to the district’s payroll effective May 4, 2010. Van Santen, Frank Carpenter Department of Effective Repairs and December 9, 2009 Maintenance pending completion of an investigation Group 1 rule violations.

D. RETIREMENTS

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE Albornoz, Judith Director of Department of Pupil 2/1/10 Compliance/Reporting Personnel Services Bradley, May Supervisor of Department of Pupil 1/1/10 Community Issues Personnel Services Colognori, Ralph Teacher Assistant to Adult School 1/1/10 the Principal

Page 64 02/17/10 Crooms, Mary Learning Disabilities No. 4 1/1/10 Consultant Harmony, Leslie Speech Teacher Department of Early 9/1/10 Childhood Hernandez Serrano, Bilingual Teacher No. 6/ Academy 1/1/10 Luz Performing Arts Liguori, Florence School Secretary John F. Kennedy HS 4/1/10 McGuire, Carrie Lee Cafeteria Worker Department of Food 7/1/10 Services McLeod, Hazel Technology No. 13 1/1/10 Coordinator Mulligan, Joseph English Teacher Sports Business 4/1/10 Academy Sportelli, Phyllis Teacher of Study Eastside HS 6/1/09 Review Assignment

E. TERMINATIONS

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE Anci, Martha Special Education No. 29 1/13/09 Teacher DeMiguel, Juan Luis World Language No. 7 12/21/09 Teacher Dumas, Sherry Cafeteria Monitor Department of Food 12/8/09 Services Gamble, Octayvia Student Worker Department of Human 12/7/09 Resources Miranda, Ana Home School No. 9 12/9/09 Community Liaison Williams, Richard Substitute Teacher District 12/8/09

F. NON-RENEWALS

G. LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Page 65 02/17/10 NAME POSITION LOCATION DATE OF LEAVE Alcalde, Nancy Cafeteria Worker Department of Food 12/15/09-1/5/10 Services Aleman, Kathy Instructional Assistant Dale Avenue School 11/2/09-1/1/10 Arrington, Josephine Fiscal Monitor Department of Pupil 11/16/09-12/18/09 Personnel Bailey, Simone Instructional Assistant No. 1 12/7/09-3/26/10 Barca, Santina Senior Specialist Department of 1/22/10-3/31/10 Secretary Academic Programs Brown, Steven E. Teacher Assistant to International HS 1/11/10-1/22/10 the Principal Bruno, Barbara Cafeteria Worker Department of Food 12/7/09-1/4/10 Services Carr, Patricia Guidance Counselor John F. Kennedy HS 12/2/09-6/30/10 Chichelo, Beth Ann Kindergarten Teacher No. 2 12/22/09-6/30/10 Clark, Martha Food Service Manager Department of Food 1/1/10-5/7/10 Services Dominguez, Sandra Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 20 1/23/09-2/3/10 Escobar, Erica Instructional Assistant No. 15 11/30/09-12/4/09 Frith, Stephen Supervisor Department John F. Kennedy HS 1/7/10-1/28/10 Head Gomez Korac, Patricia World Language Martin Luther King 12/7/09-1/18/10 Teacher School Gonzalez, Karen Grade 1 Teacher No. 3 1/13/10-3/26/10 Harvey, Patricia Library Media International HS 11/2/09/-12/31/09 Specialist Hendricks, Jamie Special Education STARS Academy 11/18/09-12/11/09 Teacher Huachaca, Herbert Developmental ESL Eastside HS 12/14/09-12/31/09 Teacher Jackson, James Instructional Assistant No. 7 1/21/10-3/19/10 Kwiecenski, Leigh Ann Kindergarten Teacher No. 13 1/4/10-6/30/10 Lane, Tammy ESL Teacher No. 24 10/2/09-11/6/09 Langston, Webster Special Education John F. Kennedy HS 11/2/09-12/31/09 Teacher Liguori, Julissa Bilingual/ESL Teacher Roberto Clemente 1/19/10-3/26/10 School Lisanti, Donna Math Teacher Eastside HS 10/27/09-11/11/09 Maine, Lenore Instructional Assistant No. 18 12/10/09-12/18/09 McKinney, Joann Academic Support No. 14 11/16/09-1/22/10 Teacher Mearizo, Stephanie Language Arts Teacher No. 20 1/11/10-4/9/10 Medina, Wanda Grade 5 Teacher No. 27 3/8/10-6/11/10 O’Brien, Jennifer Technology No. 29 2/2/10-6/30/10 Coordinator Patula, Tara Physical Education No. 27 1/29/10-6/30/10 Teacher Pearce, Nancy Psychologist Martin Luther King 1/1/10-5/31/10 School

Page 66 02/17/10 Sarno, Christine Grade 3 Teacher No. 28 2/8/10-3/17/10 Tencza, Michelle Kindergarten Teacher No. 8 10/19/09-11/27/09 Turner, Sharhonda Math Teacher No. 6/ Academy of 10/19/09-10/30/09 Performing Arts Zeig, Dawn J. Library Media No. 1 9/1/09-12/11/09 Specialist

1. LEAVES OF ABSENCE (RETURN TO ACTIVE STATUS)

NAME POSITION LOCATION RETURNED DATE Aleman, Kathy Instructional Assistant Dale Avenue School 1/4/10 Bosma, Jennifer Grade 1 Teacher No. 19 1/5/10 Chung, Mei ESL Teacher John F. Kennedy HS 11/2/09 Ciudad Real, Lucille Computer Lab Teacher No. 5 11/9/09 Covelli, Andrea Special Education Teacher No. 25 11/16/09 Davalos, Juana Cafeteria Worker Department of Food 11/16/09 Services Ghani, Farzana Special Education Teacher No. 5 11/23/09 Gianguercio, Dayna Special Education Teacher Alexander Hamilton 11/9/09 Academy Hanson, Karen Olga Instructional Assistant Dale Avenue School 11/2/09 Alicia Hickmon, Helen Reading Teacher Eastside HS 10/20/09 King, Alessandra Bilingual Teacher No. 18 11/2/09 Kiper, Nalan Math Teacher Urban Leadership 12/1/09 Academy Lane, Tammy ESL Teacher No. 24 11/9/09 Lisanti, Donna Math Teacher Eastside HS 11/12/09 Lopez, James Security Guard B.U.I.L.D. Academy 11/2/09 Maine, Lenore Instructional Assistant No. 18 12/21/09 Masri, Suad Special Education Teacher Martin Luther King 11/23/09 School Moussa, Nancy Special Education Teacher Dale Avenue School 1/4/10 Nickel, Robin Special Education Teacher Alternate Middle 10/5/09 School Price, Antoinette Special Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS 11/2/09 Quiroa, Marlen Foreign Language Teacher Paterson Pre- 11/30/09 Collegiate Academy Rios, Maria Cafeteria Worker Department of Food 1/2/10 Services Safwat, Yasser Foreign Language Teacher Rosa Parks HS 11/16/09 Simmons, Charlene Science Teacher John F. Kennedy HS 12/2/09 Sloan, Tammy Kindergarten Teacher No. 21 11/2/09 Soto, Ivette ESL Teacher No. 8 1/4/10 Tencza, Michella Kindergarten Teacher No. 8 11/30/09 Turner, Sharhonda Math Teacher No. 6/ Academy of 11/2/09 Performing Arts Wilkins, Anna English Teacher Silk City Academy 10/26/09

Page 67 02/17/10 H. APPOINTMENTS (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE REPLACING DATE AlQaQaa, Yasir School Physician No. 11 1/4/10 $12,200 Roberto Funding Source Clemente School 1100021310000122 New Roberto Clemente School Arenas, Hercillia Special Education John F. Kennedy 1/25/10 $54,303/BA/ Step 12 Teacher HS Funding Source 15213100101050 Castillo, Edurigis Cafeteria Monitor Dr. Frank Napier 1/11/10 $7.75/hr. School of Funding Source Technology No. 4 11000262107000064 Castillo, Filda Cafeteria Monitor Dr. Frank Napier 1/11/10 $7.75/hr. School of Funding Source Technology No. 4 11000262107000064 Cox, Dwayne Grade 4 Teacher B.U.I.L.D. 1/4/10 $48,062/BA/ Step 1 Academy Funding Source 11424100101 Disla, Yira Cafeteria Monitor No. 25 1/11/10 $7.75/hr. Funding Source 11000262107000064 Featherson, Linda Lead Monitor No. 13 12/14/09 Replacing Mattie $8.30/hr. Bradley Funding Source 11000262107000064 Foster, Kelin Cafeteria Monitor No. 15 12/15/09 $7.75/hr. Funding Source 11000262107000064 Guglielmino, Sandra Art Teacher No. 18 2/1/10 Replacing Charles $48,662/ BA/ Step 3 Bittrolff Funding Source 15130100101018 Handelman, Alberta Grade 7 Language No. 6/ Academy 2/1/10 $66,644/MA/ Step 14 Arts Literacy of Performing Funding Source Arts 15130100101006 Harrold, Dasha Special Education Alexander 11/16/09 $48,062/BA/ Step 1 Teacher Hamilton Funding Source Academy 11213100101655 Husein, Nalal Cafeteria Monitor No. 25 12/14/09

Page 68 02/17/10 $7.75/hr. 11000262107000064

APPOINTMENTS (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE REPLACING DATE Johnson, Tyrone Cafeteria Monitor Norman S. Weir 12/14/09 Replacing Leonor $7.75/hr. School Mejia Funding Source 11000262107000064 Kelly, Marcia Academic Support John F. Kennedy 1/19/10 $53,572/MA+30/ Step 1 Teacher HS Funding Source 11140100101 Knox, Terrance Home School No. 8 1/11/10 $10.50/hr. Community Liaison Funding Source 15000211173008 Kritsky, Jennifer Math Teacher Rosa Parks HS 1/11/10 Replacing David Rust $48,062/ BA/ Step 1 Funding Source 16140100101052 Lelo, Cynthia Special Education Martin Luther 12/1/09 $48,062/BA/ Step 1 Teacher King School Funding Source 11214100101655 Lindstrom, Rachel Physical Education $48,062/BA/ Step 1 Teacher Funding Source 15130100101027 Lindstrom, Rachel Physical Education No. 27 2/1/2010 Replacing Tara $48,062/BA/ Step 1 Teacher Patula Funding Source 15130100101027 Lomax, Heather Speech & Lester Rutland 1/25/10 $59,813/MA+30/ Language Resource Center/ Step 12 Therapist Martin Luther Funding Source King School 11000216100 Long, Ardeena English Teacher John F. Kennedy 12/21/09 $87,235 + 4,900 HS Longevity Funding Source 1614010010105 Lopez, Beatriz Food Service Department of 1/12/10 $7.15/hr. Substitute Food Services Funding Source 60910310110310 Maple, John R. Grades 6-8 Math No. 6 / Academy 12/14/09

Page 69 02/17/10 $54,182/MA/ Step 6 Teacher Performing Arts Funding Source 15130100101006 McCollough, Williams Library Media PANTHER 10/5/09 $52,041/MA/ Step 1 Specialist Academy Funding Source 15424222100054

APPOINTMENTS (CONT.)

NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE REPLACING DATE McDonald, Colleen Music Teacher Urban Leadership 1/4/10 $48,062/BA/ Step 1 Academy Funding Source 15120100101040 Munoz Ocampo, Gina Cafeteria Monitor No. 24 1/15/10 $7.75/hr. Funding Source 11000262107000064 Myerson, Aaron English Teacher Silk City 1/4/10 $48,062/BA/ Step 1 Academy Funding Source 15423100101042 Petretti, Dante English Department John F. Kennedy 1/4/10 $99,000 + $2,200,00 Head HS (Longivity) AMA + 30/ Step 11 Funding Source 15000240103050 (.75) 16140100101050 (.25) Pritchard, Shaliza Middle School Math Martin Luther 1/4/10 $50,511/BA+30/ Step 1 King School Funding Source 15130100101030 Rader, Lisa Behaviorist Lester Rutland 1/19/10 $65,000.00 Teacher Resource Center/ Funding Source Martin Luther 111000219110 King School Ratiliff, Sandra Cafeteria Worker Department of 1/4/10 $7.15/hr. Food Services Funding Source 60910310110310 Reed, Kawasheta Cafeteria Monitor No. 28 12/8/09 $7.75/hr. Funding Source 11000262107000064 Rivera, Miguel Bilingual /ESL Eastside HS 11/16/09 $66,644/ MA/ Step 14 Teacher Funding Source

Page 70 02/17/10 15240100101051 Rust, David Supervisor Paterson 1/4/10 $99,000/Ph.d./ Step 11 Department Academy HS Funding Source Chairperson 11000221102 Science/Math Simms, Nijatollea Cafeteria Monitor No. 28 12/14/09 $7.75/hr. Funding Source 11000262104000064

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NAME POSITION LOCATION EFFECTIVE REPLACING DATE Singh, Narayah English Teacher Sports Business 1/4/10 $54,692/MA+30/ Step 4 and Public Safety Funding Source Academics 15424100101061 (.5) 16424100101056 (.5) Smith, Federick Cafeteria Monitor No. 21 12/14/09 $7.75/hr. Funding Source 110002621 Torchia, Dominick Security Guard John F. Kennedy 1/11/09 Replacing Malik $50,487/Step 12 HS Moody Funding Source 15000266100050 Torres, Nayibe Cafeteria Monitor No. 15 1/12/10 $7.75/hr. Funding Source 11000262107000064 Torres, Penny Cafeteria Monitor No. 27 1/4/10 Replacing Rosely $7.75/hr. Taveras Funding Source 11000262107000064 Villanueva, Sofia Home School 14th Avenue Early 1/19/10 Replacing MaryAnn $10.50/hr. Community Liaison Learning Center Cheong Funding Source 15000211173066 Warchol, Kate Special Education No. 24 $48,662/BA/ Step 3 Teacher Funding Source 20450100101655 Wester, Lauren Permanent Edward W. 1/11/10 Replacing Jenifer $22,000 Substitute Grade 3 Kilpatrick School Caputo Funding Source Teacher 15120100101033

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I. TRANSFER

NAME FROM: POSITION FROM:LOCATION TO: POSITION TO: LOCATION Acosta, Elizabeth Personal Assistant Edward W. Personal Assistant Norman S. Weir Kilpatrick School School Addison, Tisha Personal Assistant Alexander Hamilton Instructional Alexander Academy Assistant Hamilton Academy Afanador, Marisol Psychologist No. 21 (.6) Psychologist No. 21 No. 25 (.4) Alabderlrazzag, Personal Assistant Norman S. Weir Personal Assistant New Roberto Artiaq School Clemente School Artis, Kyona Personal Assistant No. 8 Personal Assistant No. 20 Bachkhaz, Hanan Personal Assistant Martin Luther King Personal Assistant Dale Avenue School School Balmer, Latoya Personal Assistant No. 28 Personal Assistant Norman S. Weir School Benjamin, Cazel Instructional Eastside HS Instructional Eastside HS Assistant Assistant Blendia, Hardy Personal Assistant No. 14 Personal Assistant Martin Luther King School Breauxsaus, Willie Security Guard No. 21 Security Guard Eastside HS Brito, Jose Instructional No. 28 Personal Assistant No. 28 Assistant Brizan, Laurent Personal Assistant Eastside HS Instructional No. 20 Assistant Bronson, Shelly Instructional No. 21 Personal Assistant No. 21 Assistant Brown, Denise Personal Assistant No. 27 Instructional No. 25 Assistant

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NAME FROM: POSITION FROM:LOCATION TO: POSITION TO: LOCATION Brown, Steve Teacher Assistant Eastside HS Teacher Assistant International HS to Principal to Principal Bryant, Chivonne Instructional Eastside HS Instructional Eastside HS Assistant (COG) Assistant (BD) Burgess, Devon Personal Assistant No. 5 Personal Assistant John F. Kennedy HS Byrne, Sydia Personal Assistant Alexander Hamilton Instructional Alexander Academy Assistant Hamilton Academy Cardona, Ruth Personal Assistant No. 2 Instructional No. 2 Assistant Cirillo-Delgado, Grade 7 Language No. 7 Grade 6 Language No. 7 Stephanie Arts Teacher Arts Teacher

Page 72 02/17/10 Cleveland, Monique Personal Assistant No. 28 Instructional No. 18 Assistant (Bilingual) Consuelo, Alva Instructional Eastside HS Personal Assistant Eastside HS Assistant Cotton, Laura Personal Assistant No. 29 Personal Assistant No. 6 Crooms, Mary LDTC No. 4 (.8) LDTC No. 26/ No. 1 (.8) No. 14 (.2) Edward W. Kilpatrick School (.6) Ershad, Afaf Instructional No. 2 Personal Assistant No. 2 Assistant Evans, Irene Special Education No. 18 Special Education No. 18 Teacher pc# 1909 Teacher pc# 6324 Falek, Debra Grade 6 Math No. 7 Grade 7 Math No. 7 Teacher Teacher Fuller, Mona Instructional No. 28 Personal Assistant No. 28 Assistant Gagnon, Joseph Special Education B.U.I.L.D. Academy Special Education No. 21 Teacher (.5) Teacher No. 21 (.5) Genao, Alba Instructional Eastside HS Personal Assistant Eastside HS Assistant Geschwendt, David Psychologist No. 15 (.6) Psychologist No. 25 (.4) No. 3 (.4) No. 15 (.6) Gladden, Thomas Instructional Eastside HS Personal Assistant Eastside HS Assistant Gomez, Jacqueline Personal Assistant No. 28 Instructional No. 28 Assistant Gracia, Aida Instructional No. 24 Instructional No. 29 Assistant Assistant Gray, Gloria Cafeteria Monitor No. 5 Cafeteria Substitute Department of Food Services Hall, Marilyn Instructional Martin Luther King Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant School Assistant HS Hernandez, Anel Kindergarten No. 14 Kindergarten No. 13 Teacher Teacher Hill, Charles Instructional Eastside HS Instructional Eastside HS Assistant Assistant

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NAME FROM: POSITION FROM:LOCATION TO: POSITION TO: LOCATION Hill, Rakim Security Guard Great Falls Security Guard International HS Academy Hinton, Reganne Grade 4 Language No. 6/ Academy In-School No. 6/ Academy Arts Teacher Performing Arts Suspension Performing Arts Hoffman, Danielle Academic Support John F. Kennedy Science Teacher John F. Kennedy Teacher HS HS Holmes, Keica Instructional Eastside HS Instructional Eastside HS Assistant Assistant (BD)

Page 73 02/17/10 (Resource) Jager, Leslie Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant HS Assistant (LLD) HS (Resource) James, Debra Instructional No. 20 Personal Assistant John F. Kennedy Assistant HS Jefferson, Thomas Security Guard Eastside HS Security Guard No. 21 Jemas, Joanne Grade 7 Teacher No. 5 Academic Support No. 5 Teacher Jervis, Zoila Personal Assistant No. 5 Martin Luther King Martin Luther School King School Jones, Renay Personal Assistant No. 28 Instructional No. 28 Assistant Jurgensen, Ryan Special Education No. 5 Grade 7 Teacher No. 5 Teacher Kalmanson, Judy LDTC No. 26/No. 1 (.8) LDTC No. 26/ No. 1 (.8) No. 11 (.2) No. 14 (.2) Kelliehang, Zegale Personal Assistant No. 27 Instructional No. 27 Assistant Kiper, Nalan Academic Support No. 28 Grade1 Teacher Urban Leadership Teacher Academy Kline, Vernon Personal Assistant International HS Personal Assistant Eastside HS Kopic, Rosa Grade 8 Math No. 7 Grade 6 Math No. 7 Teacher Teacher Kwiencenski, Leigh Kindergarten No. 13 Kindergarten No. 14 Ann Teacher Teacher Lajuana, Sane Personal Assistant No. 10 Personal Assistant Norman S. Weir School Leprotto, Gary Instructional New Roberto Personal Assistant Norman S. Weir Assistant Clemente School School London, Maria Instructional Eastside HS Instructional Eastside HS Assistant Assistant (COGMI) (Resource) Maddock, Ryan Grade 6 Language No. 7 Grade 8 Language No. 7 Arts Teacher Arts Teacher Mansfield, Willa Instructional Norman S. Weir Instructional Norman S. Weir Assistant (MD) School Assistant (COG) School Martin, Clarence Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant HS Assistant (LLD) HS (Resource) Martinez, Nadime Instructional No. 7 Instructional No. 7 Assistant (MD) Assistant (Cog. MI)

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NAME FROM: POSITION FROM:LOCATION TO: POSITION TO: LOCATION Melendez, Teresa Instructional No. 7 Instructional No. 7 Assistant (LLD) Assistant (MD) Migliorino, Michael Personal Assistant STARS Academy Instructional STARS Academy Assistant

Page 74 02/17/10 Mills, Jacqueline Personal Assistant No. 29 Personal Assistant No. 7 Moore, Kathleen Instructional No. 29 Personal Assistant No. 29 Assistant Morales, Sandra Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant HS Assistant (LLD) HS (Resource)

Navedo, Sandra Personal Assistant Out-of-District Personal Assistant Martin Luther King School Novoa-Gonzalez, Instructional Martin Luther King Personal Assistant New Roberto Leticia Assistant School Clemente School O’Connell, Marlene LDTC No. 27 (.4) LDTC No. 27 EWK (.6) O’Koro, Glenda Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant HS Assistant (COGMI) HS (Resource) Obando, Diana Instructional Norman S. Weir Instructional Norman S. Weir Assistant (COG) School Assistant (MD) School Pawlowski, Steven Special Education No. 13 Academic Support Paterson Pre- Teacher Teacher Collegiate Academy Piedra, Luz Instructional Eastside HS Instructional Eastside HS Assistant (COGMI) Assistant (LLD) Pierce, Clarence Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant HS Assistant (LLD) HS (Resource) Polding, Lorraine LDTC No. 15 (.6) LDTC No. 15 (.6) No. 3 (.4) No. 4 (.4) Polo, Michele Grade 8 Language No. 7 Grade 7 Language No. 7 Arts Teacher Arts Teacher Quiles, Mirca Preschool Department of Preschool Department of Resource Teacher Early Childhood Resource Teacher Early Childhood on PIRT Team Quintero, Carmen Personal Assistant No. 7 Instructional No. 28 Assistant Rahmanah, Personal Assistant No. 27 Instructional Eastside HS Steward Assistant Ramalho, Joseph Grades 6-8 Music No. 6/ Academy Grades K-2 Music No. 6/ Academy Teacher Performing Arts Teacher Performing Arts Ramirez, Hepthe Personal Assistant No. 15 Personal Assistant No. 21 Ramos, Edgar Security Guard International HS Security Guard Great Falls Academy Redmond, Craig Instructional No. 28 Personal Assistant No. 28 Assistant Rodriguez-Lora, Technology No. 14 Technology No. 13 Giovanna Coordinator Coordinator

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NAME FROM: POSITION FROM:LOCATION TO: POSITION TO: LOCATION Rosa, Carlos Personal Assistant New Roberto Personal Assistant STARS Academy Clemente School Rousseau, Kim Instructional Eastside HS Instructional Eastside HS Assistant (COG) Assistant (LLD) Ruiz, Anna Personal Assistant Norman S. Weir Personal Assistant No. 28 School Sane, Lajuana Personal Assistant No. 10 Personal Assistant Norman S. Weir School Sangster, Roger Personal Assistant Eastside HS Instructional Eastside HS Assistant Santana, Migdalia Instructional No. 6 Personal Assistant No. 6 Assistant (BD) Santos, Carmen Personal Assistant No. 28 Personal Assistant STARS Academy Smikle, Troy Instructional No. 7 Instructional No. 7 Assistant (LLD) Assistant ( BD) Stoball, Emma Personal Assistant Norman S. Weir Personal Assistant Dale Avenue School School Stubbs, Mycheel Instructional Martin Luther King Instructional Eastside HS Assistant School Assistant Sullivan, John Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant HS Assistant HS Sultanov, Jeffrey Music Teacher No. 24 (.2) Music Teacher No. 14 (.6) No. 14 (.4) Roberto Roberto Clemente Clemente (4.) (.4) Tait, Mark Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant (LLD) HS Assistant (BD) HS TBD Psychologist (sub) Psychologist (sub) No. 3 (.4) Tindall, Leroy Personal Assistant No. 7 Personal Assistant Out-of-District Torres, Doris Personal Assistant No. 15 Personal Assistant Martin Luther King School Valentin, Iris Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant (COGMI) HS Assistant (LLD) HS Velasquez, Maria Instructional No. 2 Personal Assistant No. 2 Assistant Verace, Alessandro Grade 7 Math No. 7 Grade 8 Math No. 7 Teacher Teacher Verace, Ann Personal Assistant No. 21 Personal Assistant No. 15 Veronelli, Mary Instructional Dale Avenue Instructional No. 24 Assistant School Assistant Viad, Rajeev Grade 8 Math No. 20 Mathematics International HS Teacher Teacher Waddell, Mitchell Instructional New Roberto Personal Assistant New Roberto Assistant Clemente School Clemente School Watson, Lenora School Secretary Great Falls School Secretary Eastside HS Academy Williams, Cheryl Instructional No. 8 Personal Assistant No. 8

Page 76 02/17/10 Assistant Williams, Erika Computer Teacher No. 14 Technology No. 14 Coordinator

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NAME FROM: POSITION FROM:LOCATION TO: POSITION TO: LOCATION Williams, Pamela Personal Assistant No. 28 Instructional No. 28 Assistant Williams, Yvonne School Secretary Eastside HS (3 School Secretary Great Falls days a week) Academy John F. Kennedy HS ( 2 days a week) Willoughby, Ronald Instructional John F. Kennedy Instructional John F. Kennedy Assistant HS Assistant (LLD) HS (Resource) Wilson, Charles Personal Assistant No. 7 Personal Assistant No. 4

J. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

K. MISCELLANEOUS

NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Bundick, Roneea Grade 1 Math No. 28 The official transcript that was Teacher provided did not confer Master Degree. However, we have since relieved the official transcript from Grand Canyon University conferring the Master Degree has been awarded. Therefore, we are recommending that the salary be adjusted effective September 1, 2009. From BA Step 12 $54,303 to MA Step 12 $58,283 Castelli, Clarissa Physical Education John F. Kennedy HS To hire as the Nova Net Teacher Program Administrator at John F. Kennedy. Starting January 4, 2010 ending June 17, 2010. To work no more than 88 days at 2 hours per day at the rate of $40.00 per hour (Mon- Thurs) equal to $7,040.00 for the 2009-2010 school year and Edwin Hernandez as the substitute Nova Net Program Administrator. Not to exceed $ 7, 040.00.

Page 77 02/17/10 Clinton, Iona Part Time Clerical District Ms. Clinton has submitted a Worker request to be placed on the substitute roster for the 2009- 2010 year effective 1/4/10. Cohen, Ryan Instructional Alternative Middle Rescind the reduction in Assistant School force. Mr. Cohen’s salary will level 5, Step 2 ($30,109).

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NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Cozart, David Principal No. 8 Action to amend the salary to reflect correct placement of PPA salary guide payment not to exceed $1,000.00. Dominguez, Leonor Personal Assistant Dale Avenue School To reinstate from the RIF list. Effective 12/14/09 Frierson, Tenet Instructional No. 10 To compensate one (1) Assistant Instructional Assistant for the Saturday Inquiry Based Program for grades 3, 4,7, and 8 to permanently replace a previously hired Instructional from January 2010 thru May 31, 2010 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. 1 Instructional Assistants x $24.00 x 4.5 hours x 11 days = $1,188.00. Hoffman, Danielle Academic Support John F. Kennedy HS After reviewing the Teacher equivalency request the official transcript that was provided did not confer Master Degree. However, we have since received the official transcript from University of Pennsylvania conferring Master Degree has been awarded. Therefore, we are recommending that the salary be adjusted effective, September 1, 2009. BA+30 step 17 $93,627 to MA+30 step 17 $96,758 Holloway, Pamela Guidance Paterson Pre- To compensate for working 50 Counselor Collegiate Academy hours during the summer as Guidance Counselor at the Academy of Education and Training @ $34.00 per hour. Not to exceed $1700.00. Jackson, Ronald Substance John F. Kennedy HS To hire as the Teacher Tutor

Page 78 02/17/10 Awareness for the Rebound Program at Teacher John F. Kennedy HS. Starting February 1, 2010 ending June 18, 2010. To work no more than 104 hours ( Tues. & Thurs) at the rate of $34.00 per hour for the 2009-2010 school year not to exceed $3,536.00. Kiper, Nalan Academic Support No. 28 Action to return from leave of Teacher absence.

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NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Kirkland, Gigi Special Education Eastside HS To hire one (1) staff member Teacher needed to work in the NovaNet Program at Eastside HS. To work 2.0 hours per day at $34.00 per hour (Monday- Friday) as needed, To hire same teacher to act as a substitute when needed in the Redound/NovaNet Program at Eastside HS at a rate of $34.00 an hour. The Rebound/Twilight Program at Eastside HS will begin on January 2, 2010 and end June 22, 2010. Refer to original personnel transaction. Ms. Kirkland will be replacing Mary Carroll-Smith. No additional funds needed to hire. Krawczyk, Edward ESL Teacher No. 11 To hire for breakfast program in the morning; time: 7:45 am to 8:15 am Monday thru Friday. ½ x 182 days x $34.00 = $3094.00. Not to exceed $ 3,094.00. Lagos, Aracely Food Service Department of Food In accordance with Article VII Manager Services of the PFSA Contract Agreement, it stipulates that Foodservice Manager classifications will be based on the number of reimbursable meals (breakfast & lunch combined) served during a given period of time. Therefore, due to the increase

Page 79 02/17/10 of meals served at Schools No. 26 & No. 1, this action is to request Approval to Reclassify Ms. Aracely Lagos from the position of Food Services Manager 2 (FSM2) to Food Service Manager 1 (FSM1) retroactive to September 1, 2009. Not to exceed $27,219.00.

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NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Langston, Webster Special Education Alexander Hamilton Approval of non-accumulative Teacher Academy days granted under article 18:3-2 of the contract agreement between the Paterson Public Schools and PEA less substitute pay of $110.00 per day. For the period of January 4, 2010 – March 5, 2010. 1/15/10 ded $1,100.00 1/31/10 ded $990.00 2/15/10 ded $990.00 2/28/09 ded $990.00 3/15/10 ded $550.00 Neufeld, Arthur Social Studies Eastside HS Approval of non-accumulative Teacher days granted under article 18:3-2 of the contract agreement between the Paterson Public Schools and PEA less substitute pay of $110.00 per day. For the period of January 4, 2010- March 5, 2010. 1/15/10 ded $1,100.00 1/31/10 ded $990.00 2/15/10 ded $990.00 2/28/10 ded $990.00 3/15/10 ded $550.00 Pettiford, Charles Interim Supervisor Superintendent’s Action to hire as Interim of Maintenance Office Supervisor of Maintenance effective immediately, January 14, 2010- June 30, 2010 at a per diem rate of $525.00 ( not to exceed $ 63,000.00. Purtscher, Aida World Language No. 26 Approval of non-accumulated Teacher days granted under Article

Page 80 02/17/10 18:3-2 of the contract agreement between the Paterson Public Schools and PEA less substitute pay of $110.00 per day from 10/19/09 to 11/13/09. 10/30/09 ded $1,100.00 11/15/09 ded $770.00 Rivera, Mirva Principal Alternative Middle To rescind the portion of action School # 1035 that freezes Ms. Rivera’s salary at $ 131,890.00, CMA30, Step 13. Her salary should be CMA30, Step 13 and should increase as appropriate and just.

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NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Rowin, Elaine Academic Support HARP Academy To assign in the position of Teacher Academic Support, to teach one (1) Allied Health Class in place of one (1) Academic Support Class until the time when a Teacher has been placed in the additional Allied health position at HARP Academy. Salgado, Thalia Special Education No. 10 To assist in the transition of Teacher the Vice Principal returning from an extended medical leave, and to complete administrative assignments for which she had begun, Ms. Salgado’s support was/is needed for an extended period from November 1, 2009 through December 9, 2009. individual will receive a stipend that is commensurate with additional responsibilities $500 per month. Siddiqi, Mohammad Social Studies International HS To hire as the School Teacher Treasurer at International HS not to exceed $7,160.00. Sullivan, Marguerite Instructional District Department of To assign as Acting Wide Coach Curriculum and Supervisor for Language Arts Instruction Literacy from pc# 4551 November 1, 2009 to July 1, 2010 school year. Ms.

Page 81 02/17/10 Sullivan will serve in this capacity a the temporary replacement for Amanda Kopesky with a monthly stipend of $ 500.00 while hold the standard work hours of a supervisor. Taylor, Gloria Vice Principal Great Falls Academy Action is requested to change salary account of Gloria Taylor, pc# 6627 Vice Principal of Great Falls Academy from 11000240103 to 15423240103077 effective July 1, 2009. Taylor, Gloria Vice Principal Great Falls Academy Promote to Interim Principal with a stipend of $750.00 per month retroactive from November 16, 2009.

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NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION Tuck, Tanisha Social Worker Rosa Parks HS To compensate one (1) Lead Teacher to substitute for previously hired Lead Teacher for the Saturday HSPA Prep Program at Eastside, John F. Kennedy HS, International HS, Rosa Parks HS and HARP Academy from January 2010 to March 2010. 1 Lead Teacher x $40.00 per hour x 4.5 hours x 7 days = $1,260.00. Ursetti, Ana Interdisciplinary Roberto Clemente To hire for before school NJ Coach School ASK Math Program. Not to exceed. Valdes, Pedro Vice Principal John F. Kennedy HS To hire as the Rebound Program Administrator at John F. Kennedy HS. Starting February 2, 2010 ending June 18, 2010. To work no more than 87 days a 4 hours per day at the rate of $40.00 per hour (Mon-Friday) equal to $13,920 for the 2009-2010 school year and Nellista Bess as the substitute Rebound Program Administrator. Not to exceed $13,920.00.

Page 82 02/17/10 Velasquez, Ruth Instructional No. 9 To compensate one (1) Assistant Instructional Assistant for the Saturday Intensive Spanish/ESL Program for grades 3, 4, 7, and 8 to permanently replace a previously hired Instructional Assistant from January 2010 thru May 31, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1 Instructional Assistants x $24.00 x 4.5 hours x 11 days - $1,188.

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NAME POSITION LOCATION DISCUSSION West, John Warehouse Department of Food Requesting approval to Manager Food Services compensate with a stipend of Services $1,473.00 per month for assuming the duties of a Food Services Field Manager as well as maintaining his duties of a Warehouse Manager for the remainder of the 2009- 2010 school year. Due to budget cutbacks over the past 3 years, the department has only one (1) Field Manager on staff to supervise 46 schools. By Mr. West accepting the added responsibilities of a Field Manager, he will be providing much needed coverage in the schools. Stipend to end on June 30, 2010. Not to exceed $8,838.00. Williams-Barker, Annalesa Director of Department of To appoint to pc# 9793 as Humanities Curriculum and Interim Executive Director of Instruction Special Service Programs. Monthly stipend of $800.00 to continue until position of Executive Director of Special Programs is permanently filled.

Request approval to return from RIF Personal Assistants and Instructional Assistants and assign individuals to various locations as per state code and student’s Individual Educational Plans.

Page 83 02/17/10 NAME POSITION LOCATION Andrea, Noelle Instructional Assistant No. 25 Bachkhaz, Hanan Personal Assistant Martin Luther King School Civi, Nafize Personal Assistant BUILD Academy Douglas, Latoya Personal Assistant Martin Luther King School Eklas, Nadi Personal Assistant No. 14 Faddoul, Faden Personal Assistant Martin Luther King School Mitchell, Maribel Personal Assistant No. 7 Paterson, Tommie Personal Assistant No. 21 Shah, Ami Personal Assistant Martin Luther King School Sierra, Andrea Instructional Assistant STARS Academy Simonetti, Linda Personal Assistant No. 27 Williams, Soladeen Personal Assistant No. 5

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.)

To reinstate from RIF list.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Alonso, Rosalynn Instructional Assistant No. 18 Abada, Lamine Instructional Assistant Martin Luther King School/ Lester Rutland Resource Center

To reinstate from RIF list.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Ismail, Mona Instructional Assistant No. 1 Gil, Jacqueline Instructional Assistant No. 1

Action to change pc#’s 9803 & 9804 Bilingual/ ESL Teachers at School No. 28 to ESL Teachers at Eastside HS.

Requesting to pay Teachers who hold administrator’s certificate to cover schools when the Building Administrator is at the Superintendent’s meetings. Payment will be from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for person covering the building in the absence of the Building Administrator at a rate of $40.00 per hour. Not to exceed $600.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Almaita, Nadia Academic Support Teacher No. 3 Banks, Zynide Nurse PANTHER Academy Barca, Joann Technology Coordinator No. 1 Bellizzi, Gerard Science Teacher B.U.I.L.D. Academy Bivins-Hudson, Phyllis Coordinator of Alexander Hamilton Instruction/Assessment Academy Borchard, Joseph Technology Coordinator Norman S. Weir School Botti, Frank Guidance Counselor Norman S. Weir School Bristow, Burnice Technology Coordinator PANTHER Academy Carino, Anna Vice Principal No. 12

Page 84 02/17/10 Chadderton, Cheryl Academic Support Teacher Early Learning Center 14th Avenue Cobb, Lori Academic Support Teacher Early Learning Center 14th Avenue Colognori, Ralph Teacher Assistant to the Paterson Academy Principal Conforti, Biagio Physical Education Teacher HARP Academy Deodato, Darcel Grades 6-8 Social Studies Alexander Hamilton Teacher Academy Dias, Melaika Grade 3 Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Diodonet, Sandra Interdisciplinary Coach Dr. Frank Napier Technology School No. 4 Dunston-Onuoha, Renee Performing Art Teacher No. 6/ Academy of Performing Arts Edelman, Frances Vice Principal No. 8 Francisco, Maria Physical Education Teacher No. 12 Galitz, Bairis Academic Support Teacher Urban Leadership Academy Generals, Sandra Technology Coordinator Alexander Hamilton Academy

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Gurrieri, David Physical Education Teacher No. 8 Hall, Ingird Computer Teacher No. 12 Irizarry, Giovanna Interdisciplinary Coach Early Learning Center 14th Avenue Karisan, Keith Grade 5 Language Arts/Social No. 8 Studies Teacher Kelly, Loretta School Supervisor/Improve & No. 7 CAPA King, Jennifer Social Worker STARS Academy Korac, Zoran World Language Teacher International HS LeProtto, Linda Interdisciplinary Coach Norman S. Weir School Lewis, Christine Vice Principal Rosa Parks HS Marton, Robert English Teacher HARP Academy Meyer, Jr., Darroll Grade 1 Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Minor, Lecia Health Occ/STW HARP Academy Morris-Roberts, Stephanie Substance Awareness No. 28 Teacher Neighbor, Jan Department Head Rosa Parks HS Olle, Michael Social Studies Teacher Rosa Parks HS Ortega, Luis Social Studies Teacher Sports Business Academy Pezzano, Joseph Vice Principal John F. Kennedy HS Quaynor, Alfred Technology Coordinator No. 28 Ramdath, Kenrick Transportation Garrett Morgan Academy Specialist/Science Teacher Romer, Lauren Grade 3 Teacher No. 1 Rowin, Elaine Academic Support Teacher HARP Academy

Page 85 02/17/10 Rudd, Diane Library Media Specialist Alexander Hamilton Academy Rust, David Department Head Rosa Parks HS Sanchez, Leira Spanish Teacher Garrett Morgan Academy Somoza, Peter Grades 6-8 Social Studies No. 8 Teacher Sumter, Stanley Vice Principal International HS Tanis, Barbara Academic Support Teacher Sports Business Academy/Public Safety Academy Valdes, Pedro Vice Principal John F. Kennedy HS Vilas, Jacinta World Language Teacher Adult School Wallace, Denise Vice Principal No. 3 Warren, Cicely Vice Principal Charles J. Riley School No. 9 White, Kelli Computer Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Young, Antoinette Vice Principal Charles J. Riley School No. 9

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) Coverage for Principals without Vice Principals Monthly Meeting Schedule

NAME OF STAFF MEMBER LOCATION Batista, Jose No. 11 Cosenza, Cathy No. 19 Fontanella, Paul No. 11 Fox, Robert Edward W. Kilpatrick School Lopez, Janice Roberto Clemente Lyons, Martene No. 29 Sheratsky, Edward No. 14 Valenzuela, Egly Roberto Clemente

In full and final, settlement of PEA Grievance No. 05-38, make payment. Not to exceed $68,771.

Amount Name Due Acosta-Asmar, Wanda 2000 Alexander, Marcia 2760 Almazi, Nicole 1500 Alston, Alberta 166 Alvarez-Farraye, Nilza 4216 Banchs, Lillian 765 Bell, Faith 1500 Bogdanos, Anne Margaret 1335 Botti, Sandra 2833 Britt, Christopher 1500 Bullaro, Dorinda 2000

Page 86 02/17/10 Callegari, Belitza 1168 Davis, Jill 1200 Dittmer, Danielle 1400 Ellerbee, Lisa 300 Ellison, Maribel 500 Francis, Ashona 397 Fuller, Stacy 205 Gatti-Korsak, Tista 1539 Glanton, Levette 1960 Hall, Monique 1400 Hanania, Louise 2000 Jiminez, Wilda 1100 Kaplan, Rachyl 500 Kline, Vernon 1014 Krankel, Tina 840 Long, Ardeena 2170 Lozada, Maritza 1400 McCartney, Lauren 1500 Moody, Sarah 1500 Mora, Julio 1400

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.

Amount Name Due Ocasio, Wanda 316 Olivares, Paulina 1500 Reed, Ann 2395 Reilly, Michael 1176 Rios-Otto, Liza 1,500 Roberts, Tamara 1,400 Romano, Jennifer 500 Rork, Meghan 1350 Sneed, Apryl 2,839 Soobsokov, Susan 2,660 Soto, Yolanda 852 Thompson, Carol 1490 Torres, Carmen 1000 Wingate, Lauren 4525 Wozniak, Victoria 1200 TOTAL 68,771

In order to comply with the terms of the award rendered by Arbitrator Robert Glasson with regard to PEA Grievance No. 05-01, make payment. Not to exceed $65,881. NAME AMOUNT DUE Albanese-Benevento, 2756 Kathleen Alarcon, Melissa 1100

Page 87 02/17/10 Aliu, Elmas 1530 Allan, Ahfaf 1840 Bogdanos, Anne 3200 Margaret Bullaro, Dorinda 2840 Cahn, Cathleen 2470 Clinton, Carmen 2370 Davis, Gregory 2510 Dunhan, Celeste 985 Eason, Felicia 1069 Fedo, Kimberly 690 Filipelli, Alice 1725 Fodi, Leslie 1733 Fuller, Stacy 738 Gilbert, Ronna 945 Godinez, Blanca 1671 Hanania, Louise 1000 Judkins, Shirletta 451 Kaplan, Rachyl 2040 Kling-Centurione, Cara 1700 Lantigua, Mary 1100 Levendusky, Elaine 610 Masse-Quentzel, 714 Jeanette McKinney, Tasha 1594

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NAME AMOUNT DUE Mercado-Rosa, Gisella 571 Mongelli, Patricia 2100 Moore, Regina 1078 Mroz, Susan 1733 Ocasio, Wanda 2618 Perry, Amy 1591 Plunkett, James 2470 Robinson, Curtis 2370 Romano, Jennifer 2271 Santiago, Maria 279 Scott, Lauren 1,000 Silvani, Ani 1771 Soto, Yolanda 1385 Staples, Kymberley 1733 Stewart, Brenda 614 Torris, Doris 705 Witherspoon, Wayne 440 TOTAL 65,881

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To compensate thirty seven (37) Teachers, for HSPA Saturday Math Prep Program at Eastside HS, John F. Kennedy HS, International HS, Rosa Parks HS, and HARP Academy from January 2010 to March 2010 to compensate thirty seven (37) Teachers for HSPA Saturday Math Prep Program Professional Development on 1/7/09 for 2 hours after school. 37 Teachers x $34 per hours x 2 hours x 1 days = $2,516.00. Not to exceed $42,143.00. Home Last Name First Name School Acheril Mathew JFK Alvarez Francisco Int. HS Aric Ivanna RPHS Ayres Samuel EHS Banerjee Banmali EHS Bennett Nichole HARP Bigirimana Alexis JFK Coronato Charles JFK Esquiche Katiuska Int. HS Fahmy Tahia HARP Fedo Kimberly JFK Garabrant Ken HARP Garcia Maria EHS Gause Wrathell EHS Huamanchumo Eloy EHS Khalil George Int. HS Kiamie James Int. HS Kolinsky Joseph HARP

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Home Last Name First Name School Lenosky Jane JFK LoConte Sarah JFK Lyde Jaylin Int. HS Mahon Patrick Int. HS Maloney Mark EHS Miktus Mathew RPHS Pardine Joseph JFK Patel Akshey HARP Polo Erik JFK Raimondo Tim HARP Robinson Clevans EHS

Page 89 02/17/10 Roman William EHS Seidler Blair JFK Mary Smith Carrol EHS Tortoriello Gaetano JFK Vargas Anny JFK Veleber Linda HARP Yasin Wael RPHS Young Kelinda HARP Ali (sub) Syed JFK Glick (sub) Sue RPHS Grich (sub) Jospeh RPHS Jackson (sub) Toni EHS

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To compensate Thirty one (31) Teachers, for HSPA Saturday Language Arts Literacy Prep Program at Eastside HS, John F. Kennedy HS, International HS, Rosa Parks HS, and HARP Academy from January 2010 to March 2010 to compensate thirty one (31) Teachers for HSP Saturday Program PS on 1/6/10 for 2 hours after school. (31 Teachers x $34 per hour x 4.5 hours x 7 days - $33,201) + (31 Teachers x $34 per hours x 2 hours x 1 day = $2,108). Not to exceed $35,309.

Last Home Name First Name School Alagha Muhanad Intern. HS Avino James EHS Barden Nigera Intern. HS Barnes Yasmin EHS Barrise Monique GMA Bet Bryan JFK DuBois Marianne EHS Esquiche Katuska Intern. HS Kimberly Fedo Liskay JFK Gaston Sandra RPHS Gause Wrathell EHS Harvat Mindy JFK Inclan Roberto PPTA Jerman Erin JFK Kirkland Gigi EHS Laidlaw Lorraine JFK Lewis Chris MPACT

Page 90 02/17/10 Llanos Ricardo JFK Lyde Jaylin Intern. HS Lyons Joanne HARP Molinski Elizabeth JFK Nambe Yvonne RPHS O'kane Stephen JFK Orsini Brian EHS Saleem Hafiz EHS Shaw Guinevere JFK Stanziano Ellen Intern. HS Valenz Shari EHS Westly Gregory Intern. HS White Marianna PANTHER Young Kalinda EHS

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To engage 30 schools and District Team to participate in the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for School Improvement. Stipend will be for hours worked during non- school hours at a rate of $34.00 per hour and 2 Administrative. Not to exceed the total hours of 5,000 and not to exceed the total amount of $170,000.00.

NAME POSITION LOCATION Abayhan, Layla Grade 7 & 8 Language Arts No. 9 Abdelaziz, Eyad Physical Education Teacher Alternative Middle School Albanese, Jeanne Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 9 Albert, James Psychologist No. 18 Albert, James Psychologist No. 12 Albert, Louise Interdisciplinary Coach No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts Albritton, Michelle Academic Support Teacher No. 12 Alea-Schichting, Ana Science Teacher Eastside HS Algea, Yolanda Grades 6-8 Bilingual/ESL No. 3 Teacher Allen, Charlene Special Education Teacher No. 12 Almaita, Nadia Academic Support Teacher No. 3 Almonte, Elizabeth Special Education Teacher No. 13 Almonte, Grieselda Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 15 Amstrong, Felesha Kindergarten Teacher No. 24 Andersen, Mary Alice Grade 1 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Anderson, Carlene Kindergarten Teacher No. 12 Andreanidis, Elenh Grades 4 & 5 Teacher No. 27 Anton, Lauren Grade 3 Teacher No. 13 Appel,Jennifer Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Aquart, Geraldine Grades 6-8 Language Arts Norman S. Weir School Teacher

Page 91 02/17/10 Aran, Carol Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Ardis, Alfredo Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 9 Ardis, Vincent Special Education Teacher No. 10 Arroyo, Jennifer Special Education Teacher No. 1 Arroyo, Juan Business Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Asmar, Wanda Acosta Social Worker No. 18 Aviles, Rosemary Special Education Teacher No. 2 Avino, James English Teacher Eastside HS Bacallao, Cindy Special Education Teacher No. 10 Badivuku, Jehona Music Teacher No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts Balboa, Yvette Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 9 Banerjee, Banmali Math Teacher Eastside HS Banks, Shanna Special Education Teacher No. 2 Barca, JoAnn Technology Coordinator No. 1 Barnes, Zakiyyah Grade 2 Teacher No. 14 Barone, Ronald Grade 6 Teacher No. 18 Barreto, Belen District Wide Bilingual/ESL Staff Development Instructional Coach Department Batchelor, Jennifer Kindergarten Teacher Martin Luther King School Battagliese, Ingrid Grade 3 Teacher No. 9 Bauch, Lisa Grade 2 Teacher No. 1 Bayram, Skye Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 9

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Beamon, Leslie Grade 2 Teacher No. 21 Bellizzi, Gerard Science Teacher BUILD Academy Bendziewicz, Frank Instructional District Wide Staff Development Coach Department Benicaso, Helen Grades 7th & 8 Language Arts No. 6/ Academy Performing Teacher Arts Benmergui, Becky Grade 3 Bilingual Teacher No. 3 Bennett, Nichole Math Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Bernal, Catalina Grade 2 Teacher No. 9 Bertino, Mary Grades 5-8 Math & Science No. 6/ Academy Performing Teacher Arts Bethea, Ophelia Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Bethea, Penny Grade 5 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Bido, Kozeta Special Education Teacher No. 15 Bisciotti, Elaine Grade 1 Teacher No. 10 Blackmore, Brian Science Teacher PANTHER Academy Blank, Cathy Grade 2 Teacher No. 12 Blankley, Sheryl Grade 3 Teacher No. 12 Blauvelt, Richard Grades 6-8 Language Arts Martin Luther King School Teacher Bligh, Jennifer Grade 4 Teacher Martin Luther King School Blue-Gaskin, Yolanda Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School

Page 92 02/17/10 Bogdanos, Anne Margaret Grade 4 Teacher No. 5 Boines, Wanda Special Education Teacher No. 13 Bonds, Peggy Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 15 Teacher Botti, Frank Academic Support Teacher Norman S. Weir School Bowman, Beverly Grade 1 Teacher No. 21 Brackett, Sherri Computer Teacher Martin Luther King School Braico, Cosmo Grade 7 Math/ Grades 7 & 8 No. 3 Social Studies Teacher Bray, Ruth Academic Support Teacher Roberto Clemente School Brezsnyak, Carol Grade 1 Teacher No. 24 Brooks, Millie Grade 3 Teacher No. 26 Brown, Antoinette Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 21 Brown, Bree Grade 3 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Brown, Kareen Grade 1 Teacher Martin Luther King School Brown, Lekeyba Grade 8 Language Arts No. 12 Teacher Brown, Lois Grade 4 Teacher No. 27 Brown, Patricia Family & Consumer Science John F. Kennedy HS Teacher Brown, Susette Business Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Browne, Maggie Grade 1 Reading Recovery No. 9 Teacher Brown-Hampson, Nicole Grade 4 Language Arts No. 18 Teacher Burke, Mary Guidance Counselor No. 9 Bussanick, Claire Math Teacher Eastside HS Buttacavoli, Rosanne Reading Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Calamita, Marilyn Learning Disabilities No. 18 Consultant Caldwell, Keith Social Studies Teacher Alternative Middle School Callegari, Regina Grade 4 Bilingual/ESL No. 3 Teacher Campagna, Priscilla Kindergarten Teacher No. 21

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Campo, Julie Grade 2 Teacher No. 9 Canatatore, Angela Interdisciplinary Coach BUILD Academy Canavan, Megan Grade 6 Language Arts No. 12 Teacher Cangialosi-Murphy, Jaime Guidance Counselor Silk City Academy Cangoz, Fadime Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 9 Canonico, Alexis Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 15 Teacher Carefello, Christine Special Education Teacher No. 9 Carino, Teresa ESL Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Carroll, Raymond Grades 6-8 Social Studies No. 12

Page 93 02/17/10 Teacher Castelli, Allyson Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Cecere, Joseph Grade 8 Teacher No. 21 Charles, Niechette Science Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Chavez, Areli Spanish Teacher Silk City Academy Chestnut, Beverly Administrative Secretary Staff Development Department Chlupsa, Shelia Interdisciplinary Coach No. 12 Chowhan, Mary Math Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Chuy, Joshua Grade 4 Teacher No. 21 Cinquino, Mary Grace Special Education Teacher No. 18 Cintron, Anibal Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 8 Ciocco, Jennifer ESL Teacher No. 9 Ciuppa, Lauren Grade 1 Teacher No. 27 Clark-Hill, Margaret Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Cleaves, Wanda Grade 8 Teacher No. 13 Clinton, Carmen Academic Support Teacher No. 3 Coldiron, Carmen Academic Support Teacher No. 9 Colon, Mada World Language Teacher No. 1 Constable, Nancy Music Teacher No. 1 Conyers, Anissa Grade 3 Teacher No. 12 Conyers-Bland, Beverly Administrative Secretary Staff Development Department Cooper, George Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 9 Cornell, Marianne Special Education Teacher No. 27 Cox, Wendy Grades 6-8 Language Norman S. Weir School Arts/Social Studies Teacher Crotty, Louann Interdisciplinary Coach No. 14 Cruz, Jocelyn Instructional Assistant No. 15 Culmore, Margaret Academic Support Teacher No. 5 D’Imperio, Deanne Kindergarten Teacher Martin Luther King School Darden, Samantha Grade 5 Teacher No. 13 Davidson, Mercedes Special Education Teacher No. 3 Davis, Donna Grade 5 Teacher No. 9 Davis, Vicenza Special Education Teacher No. 24 Daw, Esther Grade 2 Teacher No. 5 DeAngelo, Cindy Kindergarten Teacher No. 9 DeFillipo, Dawn Kindergarten Teacher No. 24 DelPrete, Andrea Science Teacher Alternative Middle School DelSole, Maureen English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS DeMaria, Theresa ESL Teacher No. 15 Demoor, Mary English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Dennis, Helen Kindergarten Teacher Roberto Clemente School

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION DeSalvo, Beverly Grade 8 Language Arts No. 9 Teacher

Page 94 02/17/10 DiMuro, Linda Academic Support Teacher Martin Luther King School DiPrima, Pamela Grade 4 Teacher No. 2 Distasio, Amelia English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Dittmer, Danielle Grade 1 Teacher No. 14 Dixon, Ruthann Grade 1 Teacher No. 9 Dolan, Roseann Grade 3 Teacher No. 3 Donelly, Susan Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 15 Dorman, Jaclyn Special Education Teacher No. 5 Dougherty, Bridget Grade 4 Teacher No. 12 Drummond, Samantha Physical Education Teacher No. 1 Dubester,Michele Interdisciplinary Coach No. 9 Dziekan, Andrea Grade 3 Teacher No. 9 Egan, Noha Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 9 Ekici, Nurkan Kindergarten Teacher No. 15 El Hafez, Amal Abd Math Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Emont, Marcy Library Media Specialist No. 21 Ernst, Linda Library Media Specialist No. 14 Essiet, Glory Grade 2 Teacher No. 24 Eyzaguirre, Michelle Academic Support Teacher No. 9 Fabian, Leah Grade 3 Teacher No. 8 Fahy-Marren, Maryann Grade 1 Teacher No. 12 Fede, Michael Grades 6 & 7 Math Teacher No. 12 Felice, Nanette Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 10 Feliciano, Rosalind Grade 3 Teacher No. 5 Felix, Sergia ESL Teacher No. 10 Ferraro, Esther Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Ferraro, Ruth Grade 3 Teacher No. 27 Ferrazzano, Louis Grades 1-5 Language Martin Luther King School Arts/Math Teacher Ferreri, Vilma Grade 5 Bilingual Teacher No. 15 Fields, Marvin Grade 1 Teacher No. 1 Fodi, Leslie Grade 4 Teacher No. 9 Foley, Kathleen Computer Lab Teacher No. 8 Follano, Angela Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Forfia, Liz Grade 4 Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Forsatz, Mollie Academic Support Teacher No. 13 Fox, Melissa Grade 5 Teacher No. 5 Francis, Yorkanis Special Education Teacher No. 13 Francisco, Maria Physical Education Teacher No. 12 Frazier, Tiffany Kindergarten Teacher No. 1 Frega, Pamela Academic Support Teacher No. 12 Friedman, Melissa Grade 4 Teacher No. 9 Fusco, David Special Education Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Gaines, Vivian Director of Staff Development Staff Development Department Galeos, Olympia Grade 3 Teacher Martin Luther King School Garcia, Arlenny World Language Teacher No. 13 Garcia, Clarivel World Language Teacher No. 14

Page 95 02/17/10 Garcia, Lynette Grade 2 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Garcia, Silva Grade 8 Bilingual Teacher No. 18 Garner, Vermadiene Interdisciplinary Coach No. 1

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Garnett, Kristina Special Education Teacher No. 5 Gary, Doris Library Media Specialist No. 26 Gates, Michelle Grade 4 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Gavel, Nancy Interdisciplinary Coach No. 13 Generals, Denise Grade 2 Teacher No. 1 Gerding, Susan Kindergarten Teacher No. 21 Germinario, Joavan English Teacher Eastside HS Geron, Liz Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 21 Gerry, Rosemary Grade 4 Teacher No. 14 Ghani, Farzana Special Education Teacher No. 5 Ghee, Vertrica Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Giarrusso, Collen Grade 2 Teacher No. 9 Giegerich, Terry Grade 3 Teacher No. 13 Giesler, Patricia Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Glass, Diane Special Education Teacher No. 27 Godinez, Blanca Physical Education Teacher No. 15 Goffe, Heather Frank Special Education Teacher No. 27 Goffman, Richard English Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Goldwire, Peggy Art Teacher No. 10 Gordon, Patricia Library Media Specialist No. 12 Greco, Rose Grades (K-2) ESL Teacher No. 8 Greenspan, Deborah Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Grossman, Amy Grade 4 Teacher No. 2 Grullon, Daniel Grade 8 Bilingual Teacher No. 5 Guillen, Yokasta World Language Teacher No. 15 Gurnari, Vincent Social Studies Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Hagen, Beth Special Education Teacher No. 26 Hailstock-LaGarde, Dana Technology Coordinator No. 9 Hance, Pamela Math Teacher Eastside HS Haney-Miller, Tanya Guidance Counselor No. 14 Hanna, Paula Grade 1 Teacher No. 9 Hannoush, Rola Special Education Teacher No. 1 Hanrahan, Kathleen Special Education Teacher No. 12 Harris, Gwen Special Education Teacher No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts Harris, Todd Special Education Teacher No. 12 Harvey, Gail Instructional Assistant No. 13 Harvey, Marlene Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 27 Harvey, Rebecca Academic Support Teacher No. 5 Hassan, BiBu Science Teacher PANTHER Academy Hazin, Jehad Grade 4 Teacher No. 5

Page 96 02/17/10 Hazuda, Paul English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Heberling, Joanne Academic Support Teacher No. 18 Heidelberg, Melissa Grade 3 Literacy Teacher No. 21 Hennessy, Jillian Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Henry, Kanene Grade 5 Teacher No. 27 Hepsen, Dorothea Grade 2 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Hernandez, Edwin Business Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Hernandez, Norma Bilingual Teacher No. 15 Hershbain, Charlene Special Education Teacher No. 5 Heyaime, Carmen Kindergarten Teacher No. 14 Hilbert, Tyeshia Grade 4 Teacher No. 27

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Hodges, Tantanya Math Teacher Eastside HS Hoffman, Danielle Science Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Hoffman, Sherry Grade 2 Teacher No. 10 Hopps, Gayle Special Education Teacher No. 15 Horst, Arthur Special Education Teacher No. 5 Horta, Christina Grades 5-8 ESL Teacher No. 3 Itez, Ferida Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 15 Izone, Charlene Technology Coordinator BUILD Academy Izquierdo, maria Elena ESL Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Jackson, Gail Art Teacher No. 13 Jackson, Renee Grade 4 Teacher No. 9 James, Nancy Music Teacher Martin Luther King School Jemas, Joanne Grade 7 Language Arts No. 5 Teacher Jennings, Jessica Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 12 Jewell, Casilda Reading Recovery Teacher No. 14 Jones, Jacqueline Family & Consumer Science John F. Kennedy HS Jones, lauretta Grade 6 Language Arts No. 13 Teacher Joyce, Adela Art Teacher No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts Juliana, David Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 15 Jurgensen, Ryan Special Education Teacher No. 5 Kahn, Shakira Special Education Teacher No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts Kalayjian, Lena Grade 1 Teacher No. 13 Kaplan, Rosemary Grades 6 & 8 Math Teacher No. 2 Karsian, Keith Grades 5 Language Arts & No. 8 Social Studies Teacher Kassteen, Tracy Grade 3 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Kelly, Colleen Grade 3 Teacher No. 5 Kelly, Ryan Grades 6-8 Science Lab No. 27 Teacher Kim, Sunjoo Grade 5 Teacher No. 1 Kincherlow, Lakisha Grade 6 Teacher No. 26

Page 97 02/17/10 Kirby, Karen Special Education Teacher No. 5 Kirkman, Sharon Grade 1 Teacher No. 14 Knehr, Tobi Interdisciplinary Coach No. 10 Kohi, Hora Special Education Teacher No. 21 Kosak, Sharon Grade 2 Teacher No. 9 Kownacki, Debra Grade 3 Teacher No. 13 Kozrosh, Mariat Academic Support Teacher No. 18 Krapohol, Cheryl English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Kuebler, Kathleen Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 2 Teacher La Paz, Ruth Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 13 Lachapel, Jose Academic Support Teacher No. 2 Laidlaw, Loraine English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Lamartino, Angela Library Media Specialist No. 8 Lamp, Kristine Grades 7 Language Arts No. 12 Teacher Landis, Jaime Kindergarten Teacher Martin Luther King School Landzert, Mark Special Education Teacher No. 5 Lantka, Joan Grade 1 Teacher No. 24 LaSassa, Martine Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Lassiter, Amber Grade 1 Teacher No. 2 Lau-Munoz, Krista Grades 6-8 Math Teacher Alternative Middle School

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Lausten, Douglas Music Teacher No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts Lawrence, Kathy Special Education Teacher No. 15 Lee, Claudia Grades 6-7 Bilingual Teacher No. 10 Lee, Linnette Grade 4 Teacher No. 15 Leestma, Jacqueline Special Education Teacher STARS Academy LeProtto, Linda Interdisciplinary Coach Norman S. Weir School Levendusky, Elaine Technology Coordinator Martin Luther King School Lewis, Shaheed Grade 7 Literacy Teacher No. 21 Liguori, Ann Academic Support Teacher No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts Liguori, Patricia Academic Support Teacher No. 27 LoBue, Marika Grade 4 Teacher No. 9 Lockner, Diana Library Media Specialist No. 27 Lopez, Janice Technology Coordinator Roberto Clemente School Lopez, Miriam District Wide Bilingual/ESL Staff Development Instructional Coach Department Lorman, Julie Grade 8 Language Arts/Social No. 3 Studies Teacher Lovell, Nicole Grade 1 Teacher No. 1 Lydon, Elizabeth Library Media Specialist No. 13 Malachi, Shakerra Grade 7 Language Arts No. 21 Teacher Malleney, Karen Grade 5 Teacher No. 3

Page 98 02/17/10 Malone, Robin Grade 1 Teacher No. 9 Maloney, Mark Academic Support Teacher Eastside HS Mancinelli, John Guidance Counselor Alternative Middle School Mantilla, Lourdes Grade 6 Teacher No. 13 Manzo, Jaclyn Grades 6-8 Math Teacher No. 27 Maranino, Denise Grade 3 Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Mark, Karen Kindergarten Teacher No. 24 Markson, Peter Special Education Teacher No. 10 Marotta, William Social Worker No. 12 Martin, Olive Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Marton, Tina Social Studies Teacher Silk City Academy Massey, Taika Grade 5 Teacher No. 10 Matari, Mazuza Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Mathews, Ann Grade 1 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Mayer, Lisa Grade 8 Teacher No. 26 Mazur, Joseph In-School Suspension No. 12 Teacher McAnuff, Michelle Grade 5 Teacher No. 5 McBride, Belinda Grade 2 Bilingual Teacher No. 2 McCaffrey, Mary Grade 5 Teacher No. 1 McClam, Mary Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 12 McCombs, Tonya Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 10 McCoy, Latoya Grade 3 Teacher Martin Luther King School McCran, Angela Developmental ESL Teacher No. 27 McDonald, Deborah Grade 1 Teacher No. 15 McKiernan, Vicki Grade 1 Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy McKinney, Joann Academic Support Teacher No. 14 McManus, Edward Grade 5 Teacher No. 3 Mears-Greer, Monifa Grade 4 Teacher No. 26 Medina-Lewko, Roxanne Technology Coordinator No. 15 Melchiano, Jacalyn Academic Support Teacher PANTHER Academy

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Menchon, Norma Grade 1 Bilingual/ESL No. 2 Teacher Mendoa-Maiorano, Fidelina Grades K-2 Bilingual/ESL No. 15 Teacher Mercado, Reina Special Education Teacher STARS Academy Messina, Marielle Grade 3 Bilingual Teacher Roberto Clemente School Mikhail, Romany Music Teacher No. 13 Milena, Rosas Special Education Teacher No. 2 Miller, Lucia Family & Consumer Science Martin Luther King School Teacher Miller, Tanya Guidance Counselor No. 13 Mills, Great Grade 2 Teacher No. 26 Minadeo, Gretchen Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 9 Mocco, Audrey Grade 4 Teacher No. 13 Molo, Theresa Grades 6-8 Math Teacher Norman S. Weir School

Page 99 02/17/10 Mongelli, Cristina Grade 4 Teacher No. 3 Mongelli, Patricia Grade 6 Language Arts/Social No. 3 Studies Teacher Mongelli, Rosanna Grade 4 Teacher No. 3 Montalto, Patricia Grades 6-8 Social Studies No. 27 Teacher Montalvo, Mildred Interdisciplinary Coach No. 8 Moody, Sarah Grade 1 Teacher No. 14 Moore, Regina Instructional Assistant No. 13 Moran, Florencio Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 3 Moreno, Rosemary Grade 5 Teacher No. 9 Morillo, Betsaida Bilingual Teacher No. 5 Motola, Melissa Special Education Teacher PANTHER Academy Mulder, Jane Academic Support Teacher No. 14 Mule’, Ann Marie Grade 4 Teacher No. 13 Mullica, Deanna Learning Disabilities No. 12 Consultant Mulvihill, Elissa Grade 8 Language Arts No. 18 Teacher Munoz, Aida ESL Teacher No. 21 Murrary, Karen Math Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Murray, Maria Grades 7 & 8 Language Arts Alexander Hamilton Academy Teacher Murray, Patricia Grade 7 Math Teacher No. 18 Myers, Kollen Grade 3 Teacher No. 21

Narvaez, Claudia Grade 7 Language Arts/ Social No. 3 Studies Teacher Nasto, Joanne Grade 5 Teacher No. 15 Nenadich, Marjory Grades 6 & 7 Language Arts No. 12 Teacher Newby, Paulette Special Education Teacher No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts Newman, Virginia Grades 6-8 Science Teacher Martin Luther King School Nichols-Galvany, Penny Special Education Teacher No. 12 Norton, Joanna Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Nunez, Yudelis Grade 4 Language Arts No. 5 Teacher Nutter, Kim Grade 6 Teacher No. 21 Nykora, Alice Special Education Teacher No. 15 O’Neil, Lynn Grade 4 Teacher No. 3

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Obeidallah, Suha Bilingual/ESL Teacher No. 9 Oliveros, Ericka Grade 7 Bilingual Teacher No. 18 Ondimu, Jacqueline Special Education Teacher No. 5 Ordonez, Emma Grade 2 Teacher No. 24 Osback, Laura Grade 5 Teacher No. 12

Page 100 02/17/10 Oslizly, Rosas Special Education Teacher No. 2 Paciga, Michael Grades 6-8 Math Teacher Norman S. Weir School Palacio, Luis Special Education Teacher No. 15 Palermo, Jayme Grade 5 Teacher No. 18 Parker, Tara Grade1 Teacher No. 5 Parra, Jazmin Interdisciplinary Coach No. 15 Patino, Rodrigo Grades 6-8 Bilingual/ESL No. 15 Teacher Pazant, Dawna Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 2 Teacher Pellegrino, Melissa Academic Support Teacher No. 5 Pereira, Rosemarie Grade 8 Teacher No. 21 Perez, Jeimy Special Education Teacher No. 5 Perez, Kristian Social Studies Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Pernis, Jeanette Grade 2 Teacher No. 14 Persad, Winston English Teacher Alternative Middle School Peterson, Marcia Kindergarten Teacher No. 1 Petriello, Michelle Grade 4 Teacher No. 8 Pindilli, Carmine Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 27 Piroino, Donna Interdisciplinary Coach No. 9 Pirro, Lorraine Special Education Teacher No. 5 Pomerantz, Karen Grade 4 Teacher No. 13 Pop, Lourdes ESL Teacher No. 15 Portelli, Lisa Academic Support Teacher No. 1 Powell, Nina Guidance Counselor No. 26 Powell, Pamela Business Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Prag, Vishrani Business Education Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Profet, Alejandro Grade 5 Bilingual/ESL No. 3 Teacher Purciello, Valerie Grade 3 Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Racaniello, Stephanie Grades 6 & 7 Math Teacher No. 9 Ramirez, David Grades 6-8 Bilingual/ESL No. 15 Teacher Ramos, Jorge World Language Teacher No. 13 Rando, Linda Interdisciplinary Coach Martin Luther King School Rau, Kristy Grade 4 Teacher No. 13 Reiher, Debbie Academic Support Teacher No. 9 Renegar, Kathleen Social Studies Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Renn, Michael Grade 3 Teacher No. 5 Reyes, Amy Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 15 Teacher Rhein, Gilbert Technology Coordinator No. 12 Rhodes, Judith Career Development Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Richter, Judy Social Studies Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Ridings, Kathleen Kindergarten Teacher Martin Luther King School Rinbrand, Samantha Academic Support Teacher No. 27 Ringer, Robin Kindergarten Teacher Martin Luther King School

Page 101 02/17/10 MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Rios, Carlos TV Production Media John F. Kennedy HS Specialist Rivera, maria ESL Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Rodriquez, Carlita Special Education Teacher No. 18 Rogich, Monica Academic Support Teacher Eastside HS Roland Marti Special Education Teacher Eastside HS Romaniello, Annette Interdisciplinary Coach No. 5 Romer, Lauren Grade 3 Teacher No. 1 Rooney, Jackie Grade 4 Teacher No. 9 Rose, Ellen Grade 5 Teacher No. 15 Ross, Maria Grades 2 & 3 Bilingual/ESL No. 21 Teacher Rothman, Jodie Grade 3 Teacher No. 15 Route, Rita Interdisciplinary Instructional Staff Development Coach Department Rubiski, Diane Grades 2-4 ESL Teacher No. 3 Rudd, Diane Library Media Specialist Alexander Hamilton Academy Ruffin, Carolyn Special Education Teacher No. 21 Ruiz, Mildred Grades 6-8 Language Arts No. 15 Teacher Rzeszitel, Stacey Special Education Teacher No. 10 Saleem, Hafiz English Teacher Eastside HS Salinas-Hunt, Gloria Grade 3 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Salti, Dana Computer Lab Teacher No. 9 Sanchez, Irina Grades 4 & 5 Bilingual/ESL No. 21 Teacher Santana, Lymaris Grade 4 Teacher No. 27 Schechtel, Deborah Grade 5 Teacher No. 27 Scheyer, Suzanne Grade 3 Teacher No. 5 Schumpp, Debra Academic Support Teacher No. 8 Schwarz, Deborah Academic Support Teacher No. 5 Schweirn, Lauren Grade 6 Math Teacher No. 21 Scott, Latoria Grade 5 Teacher No. 10 Selino, Janette Grade 5 Teacher No. 12 Shaw, Guinevere English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Sheratsky, Edward Special Education Teacher No. 14 Sherlock, Gerald Social Studies Teacher Eastside HS Siegel, Katherine Grades 8 Language Arts No. 9 Teacher Simoneau, Carrie Grade 4 Teacher No. 9 Simpson, Siobhan Grade 5 Teacher No. 21 Skidmore, Pamela Special Education Teacher No. 8 Sklar, Phyllis Special Education Teacher No. 12 Sloan, Tammy Kindergarten Teacher No. 21 Slockbower, Lories English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Smith, Georgette Grade 5 Teacher No. 21 Smith, Laurie Grade 8 Language Arts No. 12

Page 102 02/17/10 Teacher Soriano, Delia Special Education Teacher No. 14 Sotelo, America Grade 2 Bilingual/ESL Roberto Clemente School Teacher Speroni, Patrice Grade 8 Teacher No. 26 Spraggins, Brenda Grade 4 Literacy Teacher No. 21 Stansfield, Lenora Academic Support Teacher No. 15 Staples, Kym Grade 8 Teacher No. 21

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) NAME POSITION LOCATION Stewart, Shabani Grade 6 Teacher No. 21 Stroinski, Krystyna Art Teacher No. 1 Strumolo, Maribeth Academic Support Teacher No. 12 Sumter, Patricia Grade 2 Teacher No. 13 Suzano, Marianna Basic Skills/ESL Teacher Paterson Adult & Continuing Academy Takvorin, Valerie Art Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy Tarant, Lynn Grade 7 Science Teacher No. 9 Tavarez, Julio Technology Coordinator No. 15 Tavarez, Rhina Grade 6 Teacher No. 13 Tavarez-Correa, Nancy Grade 6-7 Bilingual Teacher No. 5 Taylor, Erin Grade 3 Teacher Norman S. Weir School Tellefsen, Susan Science Lab Teacher Norman S. Weir School Terrana, Phyllis Academic Support Teacher No. 9 Terranova, Lauren Interdisciplinary Coach No. 9 Thomas, Great Allen Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Thompson, Rhonda Grade 5 Teacher No. 26 Tombling, Rhonda Science Lab Teacher No. 21 Toro, Adalgisa Grade 5 Bilingual Teacher No. 5 Torres, Doris Personal Assistant No. 15 Toscano, Joan Special Education Teacher No. 9 Tsimpedes, Joanna Interdisciplinary Coach No. 27 Tuitt, Ron Grade 2 Teacher No. 13 Tumin, Laurie Art Teacher No. 14 Urgovitch, AnneMarie Technology Coordinator No. 18 Ursetti, Ana Interdisciplinary Coach Roberto Clemente School Ursetti, Tom Social Worker No. 18 Uttel, Dawn Grade 4 Teacher No. 12 Valdivia, Mary Kindergarten Teacher No. 24 Valenzuela, Egly Grades 1-4 ESL Teacher Roberto Clemente School Van Laere, Paul ESL Teacher No. 21 VanHoven, Scott Music Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Vega, Amelia English Teacher Eastside HS Verano, Julio ESL Teacher No. 15 Wagoner, Renee Computer Teacher No. 15 Walker, Brenda Grade 4 Math Teacher No. 5 Walker, Madelyn Academic Support Teacher BUILD Academy

Page 103 02/17/10 Wall, Jessica English Teacher Eastside HS Watley, Rolando Guidance Counselor No. 6/ Academy Performing Arts White, Kelli Computer Teacher Paterson Pre-Collegiate Academy White, Marianna English Teacher PANTHER Academy Wiersma, Ligia ESL Teacher No. 9 Wietsman, Jennifer BSI Teacher Paterson Adult & Continuing Academy Wilhelmson, Keith Grade 4 Math Teacher No. 21 Williams, Andrea Special Education Teacher No. 5 Williams, Joseph Special Education Teacher Martin Luther King School Wilson, Audrey Grade 2 Teacher No. 10 Wilson, Tai Special Education Teacher Norman S. Weir School Wimberly, Nakeia Grade 3 Teacher No. 2 Windish, Ruth Special Education Teacher No. 3

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NAME POSITION LOCATION Wojcik, Donna English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Wong, Elvin Math Teacher Eastside HS Wood, Nakia Academic Support Teacher No. 13 Yasin, Wael English Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Yeganeh, Houry World Language Teacher John F. Kennedy HS Yilmaz-Thornton, Dorothy Grade 8 Math Teacher No. 18 Zakian, Ellen Special Education Teacher Alexander Hamilton Academy Zalewski, Linda Grade 2 Teacher Roberto Clemente School Zimmermann, Christina Grade 1 Teacher No. 21 Zsalay, Paulette Grades 6-8 Science Teacher No. 15

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NAME EFFECTIVE DATE Abada, Lamine 11/23/09 Aburmeileh, Fatima 11/23/09 Adawi, Souma 11/23/09 Ahmed, Mohammed 11/23/09 Almaita, Saher 11/23/09 Annese, Claudia 12/23/09 Arefpour, Delara 11/23/09 Arhim, Said 11/23/09 Arslanbeck, Mayada 11/23/09 Aste, Vladymir 11/23/09 Avendano, Jose 11/23/09 Beckford-William, Felesha 12/23/09 Begum, Happy 11/30/09 Bishop, Richard 11/23/09 Blanco, Cecilia 12/23/09

Page 104 02/17/10 Bonora, Michael 11/30/09 Bonora, Michael 12/23/09 Brimley, Shaquan 11/23/09 Brown, Marlon 11/23/09 Buday, Gulson 11/23/09 Budhai, Michelle 11/23/09 Capers, Tamara 11/23/09 Chacon, Soraya 11/23/09 Champagnie, Dobby 11/23/09 Clark, Shante 12/23/09 Coloma, Luz 11/23/09 Corniell, Javier 12/23/09 Cruz, Robert 11/23/09 DeLaOz, Susana 12/23/09 DePierola, Violeta 12/23/09 Diaz, Alberto 11/23/09 Dilts, Kevin 11/30/09 Drexler, Federico 12/23/09 Edward Zimmerman, Shani 11/23/09 Edwards, Juliana 12/23/09

SUBSTITUTE (CONT.)

NAME EFFECTIVE DATE Elidrissi, Mustapha 11/23/09 Fahmy, Dorria 12/23/09 Garcia, Isvelia 12/23/09 Garcia, Ivon 12/23/09 Garcia, Ricardo 11/23/09 Gonzalez, Sandra 11/23/09 Graham, Robert 12/23/09 Green, Annie 11/23/09 Grullon, Sauly 11/23/09 Gutierrez, Jose 11/23/09 Guzman, Niulika 12/23/09 Haider, Mohammed 11/30/09 Hazin, Arwa 11/23/09 Hernandez Arteaga, Katherine 11/23/09 Hinds, Jessica 11/30/09 Huynh, Jacquelin 11/23/09 Imarhia Okhuarobo, Mary 11/23/09 Isail, Mona 11/23/09 Jaafari, Ismail 12/23/09 Jackson, Malika 12/23/09 Jacobs, Jakera 12/23/09 Jacobus, Joan 12/23/09 Jeter, Catina 12/23/09 Kinchen, Cornelius 11/30/09 Liguori, Dana 11/23/09

Page 105 02/17/10 Majbour Bagh, Marina 11/23/09 Manlapid, Elizabeth 11/23/09 Mansour, Malika 11/23/09 Margolina, Natalya 12/23/09 Matic, Mladen 11/23/09 McDaniel, Tamika 12/23/09 McGlashan, Kavelle 11/23/09 Mediouni, Asma 12/23/09 Mejia, Eliezer 11/23/09 Mercado, Jeannie 12/23/09 Miranda, Froilan 11/23/09 Montesino, Angelo 11/23/09 Moore, Tangela 11/23/09 Nunez, Roberto 12/23/09 Obeidallah, Nisreen 11/23/09 Osbourne, Jennifer 12/23/09 Paletta, Stephanie 11/23/09 Parham, Joshua 11/30/09 Quispe, Raul 11/23/09 Ramirez, Rafael 11/30/09 Rangel, Alma 11/23/09 Reyes-Torres, Josefa 11/23/09 Rodriguez, Paulo 11/23/09 Santana, Yomayra 11/30/09 Santiago, Madeline 12/23/09

SUBSTITUTE (CONT.)

NAME EFFECTIVE DATE Santos, Rosa 12/23/09 Sarwar, Jesmin 12/23/09 Sasao, Irene 11/23/09 Satchwell, Metesha 12/23/09 Segura, Rosario 11/23/09 Shiplu, Muhammad 12/23/09 Solomon, Geraldine 11/23/09 South, Andrew 11/23/09 Sprague, Kristy 11/23/09 Tariq, Farhat 11/23/09 Thomas, Beverly 11/23/09 Thomas, Juanita 11/23/09 Thomas, June 11/23/09 Thomas, Rasheeda 11/23/09 Thompson, Colleen 11/30/09 Tillery, Ebony 11/23/09 Toledo, Frank 11/30/09 Tulloch, Joan 12/23/09 Williams, Giralda 12/23/09 Williams, Ikera 11/23/09

Page 106 02/17/10 Williams, Isaac 12/23/09 Wilson, Anthony 11/30/09 Wilson, Anthony 11/23/09 Wong, Karla 11/30/09

OTHER

09-A42. Approved entering into an agreement with the Passaic County Educational Services Commission for its operation of an Alternative High School Program, to begin January 19, 2010, and continue through June 30, 2014, with the approximate costs for Year 1 $1,416,018.00; Year 2 $2,478,031.00; Year 3 $2,601,933.00; Year 4 $2,732,030.00; and Year 5 $2,868,632.00.

09-A43. Approved hiring Sergeant Andrew Muckle as a consultant to provide conflict resolution services to create and maintain a working relationship with the Police Department and Big Brother/Mentoring Programs, and gang intervention presentations at John F. Kennedy, Eastside and the Academy High Schools, and eleven presentations at Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School, Academy of Performing Arts at School No. 6, Schools 10, 13, 15, 20, 21, 26, and Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning January 5, 2010 through June 19, 2010, at an amount not to exceed $6,100.00.

09-A44. Approved hiring Jaime Bland of The Jumpstart Program as a consultant to provide two motivational sessions to the students of Eastside High School on decision-making, violence prevention and academic excellence, on March 18, 2010, at an amount not to exceed $1,000.00.

09-A45. Approved hiring Rashon Dixon of Universal Family Development Coalition as a consultant to provide one session to the students of Eastside High School on the importance of a safe environment in a high school, violence prevention, and preparation for life after high school, on March 29, 2010, at an amount not to exceed $500.00.

09-A46. Approved hiring Sanhita Kar, Certified School Psychologist, as a consultant to provide bilingual evaluation in Bengali language as required by administrative code, at an amount not to exceed $950.00.

09-A47. Approved hiring Sanhita Kar, Certified School Psychologist, as a consultant to provide bilingual consultation services for bilingual evaluation in Bengali language as required by administrative code, at an amount not to exceed $950.00.

09-A48. Approved hiring Ernest Ciardi, Registered Professional Development Speaker, as a consultant to provide a workshop session on reading and writing strategies to students and teacher at School No. 27 on February 24, 2010, at an amount not to exceed $600.00.

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

Comm. Best: Yes.

Comm. Guzman: Yes.

Comm. Hodges: Abstain.

Comm. Muhammad: Yes.

Comm. Rodriguez: Yes.

Comm. Taylor: Yes.

Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

OTHER BUSINESS

Comm. Kerr: Comm. Best, do you want to just give us a report on QSAC?

Comm. Best: I will try to be as brief as possible, but I do understand that there are going to be a lot of questions so I'll try to give some background information as well. The QSAC committee met on February 2 to review the findings of the December full review conducted by the county office. As some background information, NJQSAC is a law established by the state legislature to evaluate all 600+ school districts equally in five different areas. The areas are instruction and program, fiscal management, operation management, personnel, and governance. The district was first evaluated in 2007 as part of a pilot program which later became an actual score. So there was no pilot then, but a real score. Our pilot was our real score. At that time there were three school districts in full state intervention, which included Paterson, Newark, and Jersey City. Since that time as a result of Newark and Jersey City‟s scores on the QSAC process they have begun to regain partial control of their school district. As of now, Paterson is the only school district in the State of New Jersey that is under full state intervention. In 2007 our scores were as follows. In instruction and program we scored 23, in fiscal management 41, in operation management 66, in personnel 70, and in governance 11. It is important to understand that there is a possible total of 100 points that you can gain in each section. The benchmark is at least 80 points to show that you are within full compliance of all state regulations and policies and therefore warrant being turned back to local control. In our December 2009 review, we did increase marginally in some of the scores. In instruction and program we went up to 28. In fiscal management we went up to 45. In operations we went up to 67. Personnel was the only section in which we dropped from 70 to 69. In governance we went from 11 to 44. There are a couple of things that are important to note as part of this process. The process works on a three-year cycle and the cycle actually expires in June 2010. This review was part of a six-month review process based out of our initial score in 2007. It took the state two years to do a six-month review of our initial score. The law is very specific on what needs to occur in order for the state to do a review. The law does state that at any time the county can come in to do a full review. However, the county is supposed to give the district at least 30 days to prepare the documents before they do

Page 108 02/17/10 the review. In this instance they gave the district less than a week. It was about two days before they came in to do the review of all the information. In addition to not having enough time to prepare as given in the state law, we were also judged improperly for things that the district either isn't responsible for, or changes in the process that the district did not know about. So the measuring stick was changed as part of this process. That is pretty much an overview about our new score. I will now entertain any questions. I know there are several.

Comm. Kerr: You just mentioned that the county was supposed to give the district 30 days advance notice before the team of auditors approached the district. Do we have a checklist of the things that they would be looking for when they come to the district? Or is it a random search?

Comm. Best: What is supposed to happen is that in the six-month evaluation they are only supposed to grade you on sections which you didn't receive credit for. Since it is a three-year continuum, it is almost impossible for you to score less the second time than you did the first time. However, in this instance the state did a full review over every single section, including things that we already received credit for. They do have the possibility to do that, but they are supposed to give the district 30-days notice to prepare and we did not receive that advance notice.

Comm. Kerr: Can there be some legal challenges to how the state went about doing their job?

Comm. Best: I believe so. Just to kind of go in a little bit further, there are several recourses that the district does have. In evaluating every single section from the scores that we received we noticed that the county didn't give us full credit on things that we should have been given credit for. So automatically the score that we were given is not a true measuring stick of where the district is because we have performed those tasks. Again, there will be another six-month evaluation in June 2010 of this past evaluation that we were just given in December. But it is important to know that the continuum is a three-year continuum and the new cycle begins on July 1, 2010. So even though we will be given a six-month review by the county, we will have the opportunity in July 2010 to do a self-evaluation where the district scores itself and then submits that information to the county for their review. Upon the county‟s review they have an opportunity to come to the district and interview any staff members or verify information. Then they will submit the score down to Trenton. It is our belief that in that process we will have by then received the points necessary for partial local control.

Comm. Guzman: As we mentioned in our committee meeting, I just want to make a little clarification because I know some people might have a question. When it comes to personnel we scored 70 when they were here in 2007, but then we went down to 69. We don't want people to misunderstand and think that it‟s because our personnel is doing less than what they did in 2007. The difference was that they were using a different measuring scale this year around when they came and that's the reason why the score went down. Generally the scores are not supposed to go down because we are only supposed to get evaluated on items that we failed. So we should be going up as opposed to down, which is a question that I had during the committee meeting. I just want to make sure that the public and the rest of the Board members understand that it was just a different measurement used this time around and that's why the score was different.

Comm. Taylor: In other conversations with the other units where we received our report we were told by our State Superintendent that wasn‟t an option. The next time they

Page 109 02/17/10 come in we are going to have our books and reports ready. If they change the rules, that's another story. But according to what the law asks of us as a district, the principals have to have certain things in, the teachers have to have certain things in, and each department must have certain things in. It should be at the main office or at the county office so they can look at it. When they leave the county, they come from the state, they go to the county, and they look and see what they have at the county that we are supposed to hand in to the county. Then they come down to 90 Delaware Avenue and all our information should be there or should be provided when Dr. Evans calls for it. It should be right there from every department and every department is on notice now that if you don't get it done we have to look at some of this. They run us through the wringer two or three days to make a report – that's insane – at the time when our people were going out on winter vacation. Our staff had to stay and a lot of people had gone. They might have been in the Bahamas. I don't know where they were. The materials were left here and you can see that some of them are here. We know they are here. This Board worked on many of the things that were in place here. This is another communication piece for me. This is another ineptness from top down that I am still complaining about. But our Superintendent said to us that's not an option. We don't care what they say. Do the law. Do what we are required. The Board needs to do its assessment. Review the Superintendent. Take care of our governance and get our training. We did most of all of that. We got more points from 11 to 44. That‟s great, but it's not enough because we worked and worked and followed the plan that they laid out for this Board. We tried to do all the things that were required of us as a Board. We've gone for every one of the orientations and when we go down to that conference in Atlantic City, we don't play. I ate a little bit of food this year for the first time in a long time. I went to one of those little meals. But I will tell you, I went because it was Met Life and I'm invested in Met Life. That's all. That's why I went to see that. So I'm just saying to you that it's a problem for me when you come and evaluate me and give me a so-called poor grade because you need someone to fail. Give me a break here. I know that rule and those kinds of things. It‟s a psychological thing that you beat down those who you know you can get away with just saying, “You are falling something.” If we are failing then we better straighten ourselves up. We cannot continue to do this. If you don't have your reports in and you don't have the materials you are supposed to have in when they come to look at us and we know we have them, then we are wrong. Dr. Evans, I'm with you. You tell the people on our staff from top to bottom, from the assistant superintendents and you too to whoever works for us, custodians and everyone, and the people in that cafeteria and the food service. If they are supposed to give you a report it has to be here and it has to be correct. They give us all the things they want us to look at and they give us the requirements. We have the section and the law and what we have to follow. Everything is outlined for you. What do you need to do but just look and see if you have it? If you don't, then go and try to get your information because you know you are doing it. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Comm. Hodges: I don't want Ms. Taylor‟s remarks to be misconstrued. Dr. Evans‟ staff provided a good number of the pieces of the information that were requested and they were still ignored.

Comm. Taylor: Yes, they were. I'm sorry.

Comm. Hodges: We did not get credit for it.

Comm. Taylor: Our administrative staff was marvelous.

Comm. Hodges: I don't want that to be misunderstood.

Page 110 02/17/10 Comm. Taylor: I'm sorry.

Comm. Hodges: They worked under some very difficult situations gathering that material under short notice. If you stop and consider it may take two days to go through this process with a Hawthorne or a Lakeland or an Ocean or Prospect Park. It may take two days to do that and gather that information, but we are the third largest city in the State of New Jersey. If you have less than two days to do it, there might be some information that you might not get or somehow not appropriately register. I certainly have my questions along those lines. It should take a little bit longer to do that in this district than it should in a smaller town, but apparently that time was not taken for this district. In addition to that, I want to very briefly mention that we have a state monitor here and part of the state monitor‟s responsibility is to review what this Board is doing. He does that. He is sent here by the state and has done that in his reports. I will simply mention that his report did not comport with those test scores. That's problematic because he is a state official. His assessment was slightly different. He has not been telling us that we are not doing all these things that we are supposedly not doing according to the County Superintendent. That discrepancy is another reason for part of our concern. So there were a number of issues around that. They have already been stated and I'm not going to repeat them. Those two points I really wanted to make very clear. The Superintendent‟s staff did not in any way fail to submit the information that was requested. The information they did submit was not appropriately recorded.

Comm. Muhammad: I'm just shocked. Did the staff hear Hodges come to your defense? It‟s the first time ever, so let‟s record that.

Comm. Hodges: The truth is the truth.

Comm. Best: Just a couple of points moving forward. It‟s important to note again that the county will be here to do a six-month review in June 2010. However, the following month July 2010 we will have an opportunity to do a self-evaluation to score ourselves, submit that to the county office, and then have them prove us wrong based upon the score that we give ourselves. Every other district in the State of New Jersey had the opportunity to do that except for Paterson. In July we will have the opportunity to score ourselves and then have them tell us that we were wrong. In doing that, Dr. Evans has stated that he has appointed a QSAC czar responsible for all things QSAC in addition to making sure that all the documentation is centrally located for supporting documentations for any questions that the county or the state may have in one central location. The other thing we need to do as a Board is to ensure that we get waivers on questions that we have no control over or that is outside of our scope as a state- operated school district. For example, just so the public will know, we lost 11 points out of the 100. So we received 44 and we lost another 11 points because the Board did not submit a copy of the Superintendent‟s contract to the county office. As a state-operated school district, the Board was not involved in the hiring process of the Superintendent and we did not negotiate the contract for the State-Appointed Superintendent. We never received a copy from the state for the State-Appointed Superintendent. So we lost 11 points in governance for not submitting a document that we had absolutely no control over. Even his title is “State-Appointed Superintendent.” It‟s not “Board- Appointed Superintendent.” It‟s “State-Appointed Superintendent.” So the fact that we lost over 11 points in that one question, we got everything else right in that section, but because we didn't submit that document we lost 11 points. There are several instances where things like this have happened where we are being judged for things that we have no control over. So we need to make sure that we get our waivers on that. After we do our self-evaluation, we get all our waivers and we prove to the state and to ourselves that it‟s time - we've earned local control. We are not asking the state to give

Page 111 02/17/10 it to us. We are demonstrated that we have earned back local control. If that doesn‟t happen, then we go ahead and seek legal remedies based on the fact that the state administration has not followed the legal laws as set out by the legislature and the QSAC law. Again, there are several instances where the state has not been in compliance with the QSAC law and where the district has done everything we are supposed to do but the state has not. If that's the case, we do in my opinion have grounds for suing the state to return back local control which we‟ve earned. That concludes my report.

Dr. Evans: What I'm about to say I haven't even shared with staff yet, particularly Ms. Patterson who is responsible for this area. As we approach June and July, and I'm not sure if they are coming in June or July… They said June, but that may mean July. One of the things that I want to do is to conduct our own review, not just in the context that I mentioned in making sure that people were pulling together information and submitting it, but I want to do a dry run. Let‟s pretend they are here. Let‟s pull all the information together that we have that should be with Ms. Cohen by that time, see what's missing, and not only look at what's there, but look at the quality of what's there because that too was a factor. In some cases it wasn‟t just that you had a piece of paper indicating that you did something. It may have been the quality of it particularly in the area of curriculum that made a difference as well. But we are going to do a dry run in anticipation of that visit and I hope they don't change that date on us and come in the fall. But that would be a part of what we‟ll do and report the findings to the Board so that you will have advance notice of how prepared we feel we are.

It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Taylor that the meeting be adjourned. On roll call all members voted in the affirmative. The motion carried.

It was moved by Comm. Muhammad, seconded by Comm. Taylor that the Board go into executive session. On roll call all members voted as follows:

Comm. Best: Yes.

Comm. Guzman: Yes.

Comm. Hodges: Yes.

Comm. Muhammad: No.

Comm. Rodriguez: Yes.

Comm. Taylor: Yes.

Comm. Kerr: Yes.

The motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

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