EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION 199 FOURTH AVENUE EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING East Orange Board of Education Tuesday, February 9, 2016 – 6:00 P.M. 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. BOARD OF EDUCATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meetings: January 12, 2016 January 20, 2016 (special board meeting) V. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS A. PRESENTATION 1. Introduction of Ms. Nia Pierce, Cicely Tyson M/H School’s harpist by Ms. Anita Champagne, Principal. 2. Ms. Katerina Richardson, STEM Academy’s Acting Principal and Apex F310, STEM Academy Robotics Club, presents STEM’s Robot. B. POLICY READING 1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education present as second reading the following policies. Policy No. Description New/Revised 9181 Volunteer Athletic Coaches Revised Policy VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION VII. COMMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC IX. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION X. RECOMMENCE PUBLIC MEETING XI. ROLL CALL 1 XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES a. STEM Academy Tutoring Program b. Elevate Study Skills Proposal for STEM Academy c. WinceyCo presents “Black Wax” d. Rizzo’s Reptiles e. The Wake Up Call: Preparing Elementary Students for College and Career Readiness f. Young Audiences Assembly Program – Free to Dance g. Young Audiences Assembly Program – Folktale Fun h. Parent Workshop with Baruti Kafele i. The Get It Write! Program j. PARCC Workshop for Parents k. College and Career Readiness (Consultant for Parents) l. Early Childhood Department Enrollment Campaign/Recruitment m. Special Education Home Instruction Students n. Student-Athlete Workshop and Cardiac and Concussion Screenings o. Student Recommendations for In-District Alternative Program Placement p. Project COMBAT: Building Resilience in Military Families and Children q. TALK Program r. Early Childhood/PreK Registration s. Lucid Data Corporation t. Partnership with Drexel University u. PARCC Parent Workshop v. Rizzo’s Reptile Discovery, LLC w. I Am A Hero in Daniel’s Pack/Knockout Toxins with Daniel the Beagle x. 2016 Tyson Summer Arts Academy y. Girls Basketball Game z. Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Monthly Report aa. Field Trip Agenda 2 XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES a. Retirements b. Resignations c. Leaves of Absence d. Transfers e. Reclassifications f. Salary Adjustments g. Staff Appointments h. Extra-Curricular and Co-curricular Appointments – Various Locations 2015-2016 SY i. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Appointments Rescission/Changes – Various Locations – 2015-16 SY j. Reinstatement of Position k. Granting of Request for Extended Sick Leave l. Intermittent FMLA Renewal for 2015-16 School Year m. Agenda Changes/Corrections n. Appointments o. Suspension p. Termination q. Doctorate Attainment Bonus r. Professional Conferences 3. BUSINESS SERVICES a. List of Bills (Ratify) b. List of Bills c. Appropriation Transfers d. Appropriation Transfers – ECPA/Fund 15 e. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange f. Recommendation to Approve Fund Raising Requests g. Donation of a 3D Printer to STEM Academy h. J.M. Stewart Corporation Stewart Signs i. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission for 2015-2016 SY j. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Services Commission for 2015-2016 SY k. Acceptance of Donation from Montclair State University (MSU) l. Acceptance of Donation from Family Intervention Services (FIS) m. Recommendation for Extension of Award of Bid – HVAC Supplies and Related Items n. Resolution Authorizing Sale of Property o. Recommendation for Award of Contracts – Purchase of Various Musical Instruments for 2015- 2016 SY p. A-148 Secretary’s Report q. A-149 Treasurer’s Report r. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate 3 XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 4. MAINTENANCE SERVICES a. Recommendation for the Use of Facility XIII. CLOSING STATEMENT/ADJOURNMENT 4 XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 9, 2016 A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES a. STEM Academy Tutoring Program – (Richardson) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves STEM Academy after school tutoring program to assist middle school and high school students below partially proficient in Math and ELA, from February 11th thru April 7th, 2016 from 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm (with two Middle School and High School teachers) in which the cost to the District not to exceed $2,244.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account Code: 16.15.000.266.100.102.002.9730) b. Elevate Study Skills Proposal for STEM Academy – (Richardson) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the implementation of Elevate Study Skills an International Study Skills provider that teachers everyday students how to use effective study for grades 6, 7, 8 and 9 starting February 29th, March 1st, March 4th and March 11th, 2016 with a cost to the District to not exceed $4,400. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account Code: 16.15.190.100.320.102.002.0000) c. WinceyCo presents “Black Wax” – (Jackson) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permits WinceyCo to present “Black Wax”, two musically educating assembly programs on the contributions of African American to Science, Sports & Music to the students of Langston Hughes School on February 19, 2016 at a cost to the District of $2,200. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account Code: 16.15.190.100.500.306.006.0000) 5 XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 9, 2016 A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES d. Rizzo’s Reptiles – (Jackson) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permits Rizzo’s Reptiles to present a program on the world of reptiles to the students of Langston Hughes School on March 30, 2016 at a cost to the District of $575. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account Code: 16.20.218.100.500.306.026.9019) e. The Wake Up Call: Preparing Elementary Student for College and Career Readiness – (Moss- Hasan) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the “The Wake Up Call: Preparing Elementary Students for College and Career Readiness” parent workshop presented by Mrs. Tennile C. Raney on February 23, 2016 at a cost of $300 to the District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account Code: Title I: Parental Involvement Funds) f. Young Audiences Assembly Program – Free to Dance – (Sturdivant) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a presentation of Free to Dance (hosted by Young Audiences) for Wahlstrom students at Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy on April 4, 2016 at a cost of $1,270 to the District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account Code: 16.15.190.100.320.339.039.0000) 6 XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 9, 2016 A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES g. Young Audiences Assembly Program – Folktale Fun – (Sturdivant) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a presentation of Folktale Fun (hosted by Young Audiences) for Wahlstrom students at Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy on March 24, 2016 at a cost of $665 to the District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account Code: 16.15.190.100.320.339.039.0000) h. Parent Workshop with Baruti Kafele – (Champagne) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Mr. Baruti Kafele to present workshops to parents on how to effectively support their children in the learning process at two (2) Parent Corner Meetings – April 19, 2016 and May 17, 2016 at a cost to the district not to exceed $1,000.