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EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION715 PARK AVENUE

EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING

East Orange Board of Education Tuesday,August 13, 2013 – 6:00 P.M.Conference Room A

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

V. RECOMMENCE PUBLIC MEETING

VI. ROLL CALL

VII. BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education approves the minutes of the followingmeetings:

VIII. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

A. POLICY READING

1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education present as first reading thefollowing new and revised policy for adoption.

Policy No. Description

0000.02 Introduction Revised Bylaw

3232 Tutoring Services Revised Policy & Regulations

5117 Interdistrict Public School Choice Revised Policy, New Regulations

5120 Assignment of Pupils Revised Policy & Regulations

5533 Pupil Smoking Revised Policy

5561 Use of Physical Restraint New Policy & Regulations

5600 Code of Conduct Revised Policy & Regulations

5751 Sexual Harassment Revised Policy & Regulations

7434 Smoking in School Buildings and onGround

Revised Policy

7522 School District Provided TechnologyDevices to Staff Members

New Policy

7523 School District Provided Technology

Devices to Pupil

New Policy

9210 Parent Organizations Revised Policy

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IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OFEDUCATION

X. COMMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT

XI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

a. Refining the Work Sampling System in Preschool Classrooms for the 2013-2014 School Year

b. Worksampling Online Licenses (Preschool) 2013-2014 and WSS 5th Edition P3, P4 Class Kitsc. Fiscal Year 2014 “No Child Left Behind” Consolidated Subgrant Application

d. Proposal Change to School Calendare. Work Sampling System for Kindergarten

f. Submission and Acceptance of Carl D. Perkins Grant

g. Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER)h. Professional Development Services for Read 180 Program

i. Substitute Teacher Orientationj. New Teacher Orientation

k. Consultantl. Consultant

m. 2013-2014 Fall Sportsn. Cicely L. Tyson Bully Prevention Workshop (Guest Consultant)

o. Establish New Special Education Programs

p. Eliminate a Special Education Programq. Special Education Transportation Services

r. Special Education Transportation Services

s. Special Education Nursing Contract BAYADA NURSING SERVICES

t. Special Education Nursing Contract MAXIM NURSING SERVICESu. Special Education Nursing Contract STARLIGHT HOME CARE

v. Special Education Out of District Placements

w. New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (CAP) 2013-2014x. Essex Regional Out of District Alternative School Placement

y. District Counseling Plan and Post High School Preparationz. Golf in Schools Program

aa. Acceptance of NJ Physicians Advisory Group Grant “Yes You Can”

bb. Dance Instruction for Elementary Students

cc. NJPAC Tap Dance and Jazz Artists Residencesdd. Field Trip Agenda

ee. Recommendation to Rescind Field Trip Resolution

2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

a. Retirementsb. Resignations

c. Rescission of Appointments

d. Rescission of Granting of Request for Extended Sick Leave

e. Leaves of Absence

f. Transfersg. Salary Adjustments

h. 2013-2014 Reappointment List

i. Staff Appointments – Various Locations – 2012-2013 School Year

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j. Approval Extra-curricular & Co-Curricular Positions for 2013-14 School Year

k. Approval Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Appointments – Various Locations – 2013-14

School Year

l. Summer Staff Appointmentsm. Attendance Incentive Bonus – Various Locations – 2011-21 School Year

n. Creation of Positions and Job Descriptionso. Granting of Request for Extended Sick Leave

p. Agenda Changes/Correctionsq. Appointments

r. Approval of District Organization Charts. Reappointment of Per Diem Substitute Teachers - $75/$130 p/d 2013-14 School Year

t. Assistant Superintendent for Operations Contract Approval 2013-14 School Year

u. School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Contract Approval 2013-14 School Yearv. Professional Conferences

3. BUSINESS SERVICES

a. List of Bills (Ratify)

b. List of Billsc. Appropriation Transfers

d. Appropriation Transfers – ECPA/Fund 15

e. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange

f. T-2 Request for Debt Service Taxes from the City of East Orangeg. Recommendation to Approve Price Increase for Paid Student Lunches

h. Acceptance of Donation of Outdoor Park Bench to Althea Gibson Academy

i. Improving Achievement in English Language Arts & Mathematics for Students withDisabilities – Grant Acceptance

j. IDEA-B Basic and Preschool Combined Application FY 2013k. Resolution Authorizing Use of Competitive Contracting

l. Resolution Authorizing Use of Competitive Contractingm. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services

Commission for 2013-2014n. Request Authorizing Use of Competitive Contracting

o. Recommendation for Award of Proprietary Bid – Professional Development for “Tools of the

Mind” Curriculum Servicesp. Recommendation for Award – Educational Evaluation Services for Middle/High School

Students for the Department of Special Education (2013-2014 SY)q. Recommendation for Award – Professional Development; Leadership & Instructional

Coaching: Becoming Common Core Ready for Teachers at Cicely L. Tyson Middle/HighSchool (2013-2014 SY)

r. Approving Settlement - Kennys. A-148 Secretary’s Report

t. A-149 Treasurer’s Report

u. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificatev. Recommendation to Amend Contract – Food Service Management 2013-2014

w. Permission to Receive Grant

x. Renewal Service Agreement for Inservco for the School Year 2013-2014

y. Hiring of Consultant

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3. BUSINESS SERVICES

z. Recommendation to Authorize the Upgrade/Leading of Reprographic Equipment and/or

Services at a Price not to Exceed the Federal Supply Schedule Prices of the General Services

Administrator without Public Bidding

aa. NJSBAIG Safety Grant Programbb. Modification of East Orange Child Development Head Start’s Contract and Budget for the

2013-14 School Yearcc. Modification of Preschool Contracts for the East Orange Early Childhood Collaborative

Agencies 2013-14 School Year One Additional Classroom @ Little Ones and One AdditionalClassroom @ Three Stages

dd. Hiring of Consultant

4. MAINTENANCE SERVICES

a. Recommendation for the Use of Facility

b. Recommendation to Extend Contract - GDS Mechanicalc. Recommendation to Extend Contract - Jay Shapiro and Associates

d. Recommendation to Extend Contract - The Vaughn Collaborative

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS August 13, 2013



a. Refining the Work Sampling System in Preschool Classrooms 2013-2014 School Year –(DeFrancesco)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves Melissa Kaden to conduct the performing based WorkSampling professional development for the 2013-2014 school year with the following

audience;

1. Introducation Work Sampling Online, 5th Edition2. Professional Development for Master Teachers

3. Professional Development for Preschool Teachers (District & Daycares)The total cost for delivery of this preschool professional development project is $17,000.

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 itprovided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said

vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 14.20.218.200.329.028.026.9032)

b. Worksampling Online Licenses (Preschool) 2013-2014 and WSS 5th Edition P3 P4 –

(DeFrancesco)

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

1. Work Sampling Online Licenses for 1,600 preschool students for the 2013-2014 school

year at a cost of $17,760 (160 preschool students x $11.10 per student)2. WSS 5th Edition P3 P4 Provider’s Class Kits at a cost of $10,260.90

3. WSS 5th Edition P3 P4 In-District Class Kits at a cost of $13,453.18

The total cost is not to exceed $41,474.08


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 Codes: 14.20.218.200.329.028.026.9032

14.20.218.100.610.028.026.9015

14.20.218.100.610.028.026.9042)

c. Fiscal Year 2014 “No Child Left Behind” Consolidated Subgrant Application – (Harvest)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of and the acceptance upon subsequent

approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 No Child left Behind (NCLB) Consolidated Application in theamount of $5,101,378. The project period is July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

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d. Proposal Change to School Calendar – (Harvest)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the following change in the 2013-2014 District Calendar.

Staff In-Service 12:45 pm Dismissal for students change from May 14, 2014 to May 21, 2014.

e. Work Sampling System for Kindergarten– (Dembowski)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the continuation of Work Sampling On-Line System(Pearson Learning) for 900 kindergarten students at a cost of $11.10 per student totaling

$10,755.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction ofthe Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it


vendor/consultant.

(Account Codes: 14.11.000.221.500.028.037.0000 – Gibson14.11.000.221.500.028.039.0000 – Wahlstrom

14.11.000.221.500.028.036.0000 – Banneker14.11.000.221.500.028.004.0000 – Bowser

14.11.000.221.500.028.005.0000 – Carver14.11.000.221.500.028.008.0000 – Garvin

14.11.000.221.500.028.007.0000 – Houston

14.11.000.221.500.028.006.0000 – Hughes14.11.000.221.500.028.014.0000 – Jackson

14.11.000.221.500.028.010.0000 – Louverture14.11.000.221.500.028.011.0000 – Parks

14.11.000.221.500.028.012.0000 – Tyson Elementary14.11.000.221.500.028.009.0000 – Warwick)

f. Submission and Acceptance of Carl D. Perkins Grant – (Dembowski, Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves of the submission and acceptance of Carl D. Perkins

Grant for the 2013-2014 school year. The grant funds will be used to support all state-

approved Career Technical Education programs.

g. Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) – (Dembowski)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of Bridgett Green and Dawn Stokes-Tyler

at regional meetings and events sponsored by the MSUNER from 9/1/13 – 8/13/14, at amembership dues cost to the District of $4,000.

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g. Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) – (Dembowski)



provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from saidvendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 14.11.000.223.800.028.057.6664)

h. Professional Development Services For Read 180 Program– (Dembowski, Tyler)


Superintendent of Schools, approves Scholastic to provide professional development services

for teachers on the Read 180 Next Generation on September 3, 2013 and October 16, 2013 at acost of $5,798.



(Account Code: 14.11.000.223.320.028.057.4336)

i. Substitute Teacher Orientation – (Dembowski, Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves a one day orientation program for substitute teachers on

September 4, 2013 at no cost to the District.

j. New Teacher Orientation – (Dembowski, Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves a two-day orientation program for new teachers/staff on

August 20-21, 2013 at no cost to the District.

k. Consultants – (Watson)


Superintendent of Schools, approves 8 full days professional development and training by

Rochelle Herring-Peniston for all professional staff on dates to be determined at a cost to the

District not to exceed $15,000.



vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 14.15.000.221.320.309.009.0000)

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l. Consultant – (Watson)


Superintendent of Schools, approves a consultant, Jersey Cares, a non-profit community based

organization to work on a continued beautification project at Dionne Warwick Institute onSaturday, September 21, 2013 from 9 am until 12 pm at a cost to the District of $156 for a

custodian to be on the premises.



vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 13.11.000.262.100.018.070.9730)

m. 2013-2014 Fall Sports– (Morgan, Hassan)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the East Orange Campus Football Team, Boys Soccer,Girls Volleyball, Boys ad Girls Cross County Track Teams, Cheerleaders to travel and

participate in all 2013-2014 Fall Season SEC Conference away games as well as non-conferencegames and scrimmages. In addition to the aforementioned games, we are also asking

permission to travel to Essex County Tournament, invitationals, showcases, State sponsoredtrack meets and State Tournament Championship playoff games to be determined.




vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 15.000.270.0512.101.001.5525)

n. Cicely L. Tyson Bully Prevention Workshop – (Champagne)


Superintendent of Schools, approves Ceceilyn Miller Institute, For Leadership and Diversity inAmerica, Bully Prevention Consultant present and provide specialized instructions

(inservice/workshop) to all staff not to exceed a cost of $2,500.



vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 14.20.239.200.800.203.003.9630)

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o. Establish New Special Education Programs– (Harvest, Santos)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the opening of the following programs:

1. One Self-Contained Autism Middle Program at STEM Academy2. One Self-Contained Autism High School Program at STEM Academy



vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: School-based Budgets)

p. Eliminate a Special Education Program – (Harvest, Santos)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the closing of the following special education classrooms:

1. Self-Contained Learning Disabilities at Edward T. Bowser School

2. Self-Contained Learning Disabilities at George W. Carver Institute3. Self-Contained Learning Disabiities at Dionne Warwick Institute

4. Self Contained Learning Disabilities at John L. Costley Middle School

q. Special Education Transportation Services– (Harvest, Santos)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2013-14 school year contract from the Delsea

Regional High School District for transportation services.



vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 11.000.270.0518.000.028.031.5521)

r. Special Education Transportation Services– (Harvest, Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the 2013-14 school year contract from the Educational

Services Commission of Morris County for transportation services.




(Account Code: 11.000.270.0518.000.028.031.5521)

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s. Special Education Nursing contract – BAYADA NURSING SERVICES – (Harvest, Santos)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the contract with Bayada Nursing Services, Inc. for the

provision of Nursing Services to one (1) student (D.R.) at an hourly rate of $44.50 (maximum 8hours per day).



vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 11.000.213.0300.000.028.031.0000)

t. Special Education Nursing contract – MAXIM NURSING SERVICES – (Harvest, Santos)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the contract with Maxim Nursing Services, Inc. for the

provision of Nursing Services to one (1) student (E.A.) at an hourly rate of $48.00 (maximum 8

hours per day).



(Account Code: 11.000.213.0300.000.028.031.0000)

u. Special Education Nursing contract – STARLIGHT HOME CARE– (Harvest, Santos)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the contract with Starlight Home Care Services, Inc. for

the provision of Nursing Services to one (1) student (B.T.) at an hourly rate of $40.00

(maximum 8 hours per day).



vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 11.000.213.0300.000.028.031.0000)

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v. Special Education Out of District Placements – (Harvest, Santos)


Superintendent of Schools, approves 245 Out of District Special Education Students for a total

cost of $11,537,630.



(Account Codes: 11.000.100.0562.028.031.0000 – Public11.000.100.0564.028.031.0000 – Vocational

11.000.100.0565.028.031.0000 – County

11.000.100.0566.028.031.0000 – Private)

w. New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (CAP) 2013-2014 – (Harvest, Murchison)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of a proposal for continuation of services

from the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program of New Jersey valued at $10,438.00 toprovide educational instruction for students, staff and parents on Child Assault Prevention

and Bullying Prevention at no cost to the District.

x. Essex Regional Out of District Alternative School Placement – (Harvest)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the twenty-five (25) slots for District student placement

at the Essex Regional Alternative School Program (Essex Campus, Essex High School & Essex

Jr. Academy) for services to the educational needs of highly disaffected and disruptive pupilsin the district for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost per diem per pupil of $17,686 per student

at a total additional cost to the District not to exceed $442,150.




(Account Code: 13.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)

y. District Counseling Plan and Post High School Preparation Process– (Harvest)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the District Counseling Plan and Post High School

Preparation Process.

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z. Golf in Schools Program– (Dembowski)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the Golf in Schools Program supported by the New

Jersey Golf Foundation, for Banneker, Bowser, Louverture, Tyson Elementary and EastOrange Campus High School during the 2013-2014 School Year at no cost to the District.

aa. Acceptance of NJ Physicians’ Advisory Group Grant “Yes You Can” – (Dembowski)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of the NJ Physicians Advisory Group“Yes You Can” Grant, a curriculum centering on building healthy relationships, at a cost not

to exceed $260. (2 Substitutes salaries for training date TBD)




(Account Code: School Subtitute Account)

bb. Dance Instruction for Elementary Students– (Dembowski, Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves Sharron Miller’s Academy of Performing Arts (SMAPA)

providing dance instruction in all elementary schools with the exception of the arts themeschools, Houston and Tyson. Classes will be scheduled to take place between October 2013

and May 2014. Total Budget for the Dance Residence is $87,000. Cost to the District - $35,000.



(Account Code: 14.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)

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cc. NJPAC Tap Dance and Jazz Artist Residences – (Dembowski, Colson)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the continuation of NJPAC Residences for Tap Dance

and Jazz to provide specialized instruction for Tyson Middle and High School students in 90classes and preparation for 4 performances between September 2013 and May 2014. Cost to

the District: $14,500.



vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 14.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)

dd. Field Trips

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves the following field trips.”

No.

Names(s) Destination

Reason (includeincentive &

benefit) Date(s)

Cost/Budgets

SB - School Based/GB - GrantBased/AB - Arts Based Budgets

1 Ms. J. Leszczynski200 students

30 staff membersWahlstrom Academy

Hazlet, NJ To visit the GreenMeadow Farms

10/8/13 $1,690.00 Transportation$2,118.50 Admissions

$3,808.50 Total14.15.000.270.512.339.039.5523 (SB)

14.15.190.100.800.339.039.0000 (SB)

2 Mr. F. GoodeMs. J. Saez

120 students6 Parent/Chaperone

Tyson M/H School

Newark, NJ Perform in theAnnual Back to

School Night

9/6/13 $577.20 Transportation14.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523

CHANGES TO FIELD TRIPS

1 Mr. O. Petty

40 students2 staff members

2 parent chaperonesTyson M/H School

New York

City, NY

To participate in a

master class at thePaley Center for

Media(Educational)

7/17/13 Field trip resolution was Board

approved on 6/27/13. The location ofthe trip has been changed to The Music

Shop - Boonton, NJ

F/T Board Agenda 7/31/13

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ee. Recommendation to Rescind Field Trip Resolution

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 indicates that general or blanket pre-approval for travel is not

authorized;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the blanket field trip resolution for

Tyson Middle/High for various educational purposes for the 2013-2014 school year approved

on June 27, 2013.

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a. Retirements

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

1. Ms. Linda Bradberry – Teacher Aide for Special Education (ICS) – Langston Hughes SchoolEffective July 1, 2014 (25 years of service)(15.213.100.0106.000.306.006.0000)

2. Ms. Barbara Crawford – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – Healy Middle SchoolEffective September 1, 2013 (17 years of service)(15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

3. Ms. Dianna Guevara – Teacher Aide for Special Education (LD) – Jackson AcademyEffective September 3, 2013 (13 years of service)(15.204.100.0106.000.314.014.0000)

4. Dr. Kelvin Harris – Principal – East Orange Campus High SchoolEffective November 1, 2013 (8 years of service)

(15.000.240.0103.000.101.001.0000)

b. Resignations

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

1. Ms. Jamie Carpenter-Ascough – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Costley Middle SchoolEffective June 30, 2013 (another position) (5 years of service)

(15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

2. Mr. Jared Kosch – Teacher of ESL – Costley Middle SchoolEffective September 1, 2013 (illness) (1 year of service)(15.240.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

3. Ms. Stephanie Panko Gabelmann – Media Specialist – Warwick InstituteEffective September 1, 2013 (no reason) (2 years, 5 months of service)(15.000.222.0100.000.309.009.0000)

4. Mr. Martin Smith – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (ICS) – Parks AcademyEffective June 30, 2013 (no reason) (1 year of service)(15.201.310.0106.000.311.011.0000)

c. Rescission of Appointments

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds thefollowing appointments.”

1. Mr. Elliott Johnson – Teacher of Social Studies – Costley Middle SchoolAppointment was approved at the June 27, 2013 Board Meeting(15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

2. Mr. Jacob Summer – Teacher of Social Studies – Tyson 6-12

Appointment was approved at the June 27, 2013 Board Meeting(15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

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d. Rescission of Granting of Request for Extended Sick Leave

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds thefollowing granting of request for extended sick leave”

Casilda Rodriguez (Jaquez) 05 days

e. Leaves of Absence

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

1. Ms. Amanda Adams – Teacher of Elementary – Carver InstituteFMLA Effective November 11, 2013 to March 30, 2014(15.120.100.0101.000.305.005.0000)

2. Ms. Tara Aitken – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Gibson AcademyFamily Act LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to October 9, 2013(20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)

3. Ms. Tahira Barber – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Warwick InstituteFMLA Effective September 1, 2013 not to exceed December 01, 2013(15.213.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

4. Mr. Joseph Belas – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick InstituteHealth LOA Effective June 25, 2013 to June 30, 2013

Health LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to December 1, 2013(15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

5. Ms. Charity Bracey – Teacher of English – East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective March 25, 2013 to April 15, 2013(15.140.100.0101.000.101.002.0000)

6. Ms. Shiva Bral – Teacher Tutor – Parks AcademyFamily Act LOA (without pay) Effective September 9, 2013 to December 9, 2013(15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000)

7. Ms. Miette Brown – Teacher of Elementary – Carver InstituteFMLA Effective September 1, 2013 not to exceed December 01, 2013Child Rearing LOA Effective December 02, 2013 to a date TBD(15.120.100.0101.000.305.005.0000)

8. Ms. Dena Clark – Teacher of the Handicapped (SLD) – East Orange Campus High SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to September 24, 2013Health LOA Effective September 25, 2013 to December 1, 2013(15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

9. Ms. Susan Collins – Assistant Secretary – East Orange Campus High SchoolHealth LOA Effective July 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013(15.000.240.0105.000.101.001.0000)

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e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

10. Ms. Mary De Stefano – School Nurse – Costley Middle SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective May 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013Family Act LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to September 29, 2013(15.000.213.0100.000.215.015.0000 – 40%)(15.000.213.0100.000.216.016.0000 – 30%)(15.000.213.0100.000.217.017.0000 – 30%)

11. Ms. Colleen Dwyer – Teacher of Technology – Warwick InstituteHealth LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to November 2, 2013

(15.000.222.0100.000.309.009.0000)

12. Ms. Deborah Falaise – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker AcademyFamily Act LOA Effective May 28, 2013 to June 26, 2013(15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)

13. Ms. Marie Falaise – Secretary – Division of Curriculum ServicesFamily Act LOA Effective July 16, 2013 to August 25, 2013(11.000.221.0105.000.000.000.0000)

14. Ms. Libby Gopal – Teacher of Music – East Orange Campus High SchoolFMLA Effective November 20, 2013 not to exceed February 20, 2014(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

15. Mr. Kelvin Harris – Principal – East Orange Campus High School

Health LOA Effective August 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013(15.000.240.0103.000.101.001.0000)

16. Ms. Wendy Hubert-Witherspoon – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – Banneker AcademyHealth LOA Effective May 7, 2013 to June 30, 2013Health LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to January 1, 2014(11.214.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

17. Ms. Damita Jones – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker AcademyFamily Act LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to November 28, 2013

Child Rearing LOA Effective November 29, 2013 to January 1, 2014(15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000)

18. Ms. Shirlrese Lewis – Data Entry Clerk – East Orange Campus High SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013(15.000.218.0105.000.101.001.0000)

19. Mr. Wylendsy Long – Head Custodian – Parks AcademyFamily Act LOA Effective August 1, 2013 to September 1, 2013(11.000.262.0100.000.102.002.0000)

20. Ms. Florence Louis – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (BD) – Ecolè Toussaint LouvertureEducational LOA (without pay) Effective September 1, 2013 to December 15, 2013(11.209.100.0106.000.000.000.0000)

21. Ms. Kristen McCormack – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – Costley Middle SchoolFMLA Effective October 7, 2013 not to exceed January 07, 2014Child Rearing LOA Effective January 8, 2014 to a date TBD(15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

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e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

22. Ms. Felicia Moody – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Tyson 6-12FMLA Effective November 6, 2013 not to exceed February 06, 2014(15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

23. Ms. Ashley Powell – Community Outreach Coordinator – Bowser Elementary SchoolEducational LOA (without pay) Effective September 1, 2013 to January 1, 2014(15.000.211.0100.000.304.004.0000 – 50%)(15.000.211.0100.000.310.010.0000 – 50%)

24. Ms. Alnisa Robinson-Flowers – Custodian – Warwick InstituteFamily Act LOA Effective August 22, 2013 to October 8, 2013(11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

25. Mr. Rosario Romero-Rey – Department Head for Frgn Lgn/Bil/ESL – East Orange Campus HighFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 20, 2013 to June 30, 2013(not to exceed 6 days)(15.000.221.0104.000.101.001.0000)

26. Vinecci Roundtree – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Warwick InstituteFamily Act LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to January 1, 2014(15.190.100.0106.000.309.009.9704)

27. Dr. Nigel Sangster – Assistant Principal – Tyson 6-12Family Act LOA Effective July 11, 2013 to August 15, 2013Health LOA Effective August 16, 2013 to August 25, 2013

(15.000.240.0103.000.203.003.0000)

28. Ms. Mary Smith – Teacher of the Handicapped (SLD) – East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective June 17, 2013 to June 30, 2013Family Act LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to September 15, 2013(15.204.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

29. Mr. John Sullivan – Teacher of Elementary – Carver InstituteHealth LOA Effective September 1, 2013 to December 1, 2013(15.120.100.0101.000.305.005.0000)

30. Ms. Tabitha Yates – Head Secretary – Tyson 6-12Family Act LOA Effective July 17, 2013 to August 18, 2013(15.000.211.0100.000.203.003.0000)

f. Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the transfer listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.f.”

g. Salary Adjustments

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

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1. Mr. Justin Avery – Teacher of Social Studies – East Orange Campus High School(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013)

From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $51,873.00 p/aTo: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,673.00 p/a

Effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(verified prior experience)(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

2. Mr. Patrick Bass – ROTC Instructor – East Orange Campus High School

(Original Hire Date: July 9, 2013)From: $74,908.00 p/a

To: $78,284.00 p/aEffective July 9, 2013 to June 30, 2014(higher training level)(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

3. Ms. Samantha Boyd – Assistant Secretary (12-Mth) – Division of Business Services(Original Hire Date: December 2, 1998)

From: Group 2 Step 19 $55,551.00 p/a + $1,000 StipendTo: Group 2 Step 19 $55,551.00 p/a + $2,000 Stipend

Effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(higher training level)(11.000.251.0100.000.000.000.0000)

4. Ms. Ashley Carter – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Tyson 6-12(Original Hire Date: November 14, 2011)

From: Step 1 $26,007.00 p/aTo: Step 3 $26,557.00 p/a

Effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 (higher training level)(11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000)

5. Ms. Idrissa Castlewood – Teacher of Elementary – Parks Academy(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013)

From: Level 4/BA Step 11 $63,423.00 p/a

To: Level 5/MA Step 11 $69,573.00 p/aEffective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(higher training level)(20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)

6. Mr. Richard Cella – Teacher of Science – East Orange STEM Academy High School(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013)

From: Level 5/MA Step 5 $59,973.00 p/aTo: Level 5/MA Step 11 $69,573.00 p/a

Effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014

(verified prior experience)(15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

7. Ms. Nijmima Coleman – School Social Worker – Department of Special Education(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013)

From: Level 5/MA Step 1 $57,573.00 p/aTo: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 6½ $62,273.00 p/a

Effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(higher training level & verified prior experience)(11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)

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8. Mr. Faliere Dieujuste – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2004)

From: Level 4/BA Step 3 $53,473.00 p/aTo: Level 5/MA Step 3 $58,773.00 p/a

Effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(higher training level)(15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)

9. Ms. Renea Duval – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – Costley Middle School

(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013)From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $51,873.00 p/a

To: Level 4/BA Step 2 $52,473.00 p/aEffective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(verified prior experience)(15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

10. Ms. Nickon Harris – Teacher of Kindergarten – Bowser Elementary School(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2008)

From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 4 $60,773.00 p/aTo: Level 6/MA+32 Step 4 $67,673.00 p/a


11. Ms. Erika Loiacono – Teacher of Elementary – Langston Hughes School(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2006)

From: Level 5/MA Step 7½ $61,473.00 p/aTo: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 7½ $62,873.00 p/a


12. Ms. Michele Moore – Teacher of Elementary – Carver Institute(Original Hire Date: May 1, 1998)



13. Dr. David Mwangi – Teacher of Science – East Orange Campus High School(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2004)

From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $103,265.00 p/aTo: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $103,265.00 p/a + $1,250 Stipend


14. Ms. Kinyetta Parrish – Head Secretary (12-Mth) – Garvin School

(Original Hire Date: April 2, 2012)From: Group 3 Step 1 $27,600.00 p/a + $350 Differential

To: Group 3 Step 10 $42,425.00 p/a + $350 DifferentialEffective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 - (verified prior experience)(15.000.240.0105.000.308.008.0000)

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15. Ms. Karyn Pereny – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – Costley Middle School(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013)

From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $51,873.00 p/aTo: Level 4/BA Step 1½ $52,173.00 p/a

Effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(verified prior experience)(15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

16. Mr. Vishnu Raghunandan – Teacher of Social Studies – East Orange Campus High School

(Original Hire Date: January 3, 2008)From: Level 4/BA Step 6 $54,673.00 p/a


17. Ms. Marlene Rice – Teacher of Music (Ins) – Tyson 6-12(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013)

From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $51,873.00 p/aTo: Level 6/MA+32 Step 8½ $70,373.00 p/a


18. Mr. Shawn Salmon – Maintenance Mechanic – Division of Maintenance Services(Original Hire Date: July 3, 2012)

From: Step 1 $47,850.00 p/aTo: Step 6 $48,941.00 p/a

Effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(verified prior experience)(11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

19. Ms. Tracie Sims – Acting Dropout Prevention Officer – East Orange Campus High School(Original Hire Date: February 9, 2005)



20. Dr. Courtne Thomas – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – Truth Middle School(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2006)

From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 7 $69,473.00 p/aTo: Level 6/MA+32 Step 7 $69,473.00 p/a + $1,250 Stipend


21. Ms. Special Thompson – Assistant Secretary (10-Mth) – Houston Academy

(Original Hire Date: September 1, 1997)From: Group 2 Step 6 $28,308.00 p/a + $1,000 Longevity

To: Group 2 Step 6 $28,308.00 p/a + $1,000 Stipend + $1,000 LongevityEffective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 - (higher training level)(15.000.211.0100.000.307.007.0000 – 50%) & (15.000.221.0105.000.307.007.0000 – 50%)

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22. Ms. Christianne Vaccaro – Teacher of Art – Langston Hughes School(Original Hire Date: September 30, 2005)

From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 8 $63,173.00 p/aTo: Level 6/MA+32 Step 8 $70,073.00 p/a

Effective September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014(higher training level)(15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000 – 87%) & (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 13%)

23. Ms. Tiffany Wilson – Teacher of Elementary – Garvin School

(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2006)From: Level 4/BA Step 7 $55,173.00 p/a


h. 2013-2014 Reappointment List

RESOLUTION #1

RESOLVED: That the teachers, school librarians, guidance personnel, psychological personnel, school nurses, administrators,and others named in the attached Reappointment List dated August 13, 2013, be and they are hereby reappointed at salariesstated therein. The term of the contract shall be for the school year beginning August 19, 2013 or September 1, 2013 andending June 30, 2014 for ten (10) month employees and beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014 for twelve (12) month

employees, or other periods of time indicated.

i. Staff Appointments – Various Locations – 2012-13 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the 2013-14 school year staff appointments for the various locations listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICESSCHEDULE 2.i.”

j. Approval Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Positions for 2013-2014 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the co-curricular and extra-curricular positions included in the attached HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICESSCHEDULE 2.j for the 2013-2014 school year.”

k. Approval Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Appointments – EOCHS– 2013-2014 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

approves the co-curricular and extra-curricular appointments for the various locations listed HUMAN RESOURCESERVICES SCHEDULE 2.k for the 2013-2014 school year.”

l. Summer Staff Appointments

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

approves the 2013-14 summer staff appointments listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.l. All positions

are dependent upon student enrollment and the availability of funds.”

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m. Attendance Incentive Bonus – Various Locations – 2011-12/2012-13 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the 2011-12 school year attendance incentive bonus for the employee at various locations listed in HUMANRESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.m.”

n. Creation of Positions and Job Descriptions/Approval of Job Descriptions

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,creates the following positions effective August 13, 2013 and job descriptions listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICESSCHEDULE 2.n.”

Coordinator of Administrative ServicesManager of Facilities

Manager of Personnel

Supervisor of Custodial Services

o. Granting of Request for Extended Sick Leave

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approve the granting of extended sick leave for the number of days indicated (at full pay, minus substitute pay) to the staffmember listed below:”

CJ 5 days – Christina JaquezEE 5 days – Eddy Eugene

p. Agenda Changes/Corrections

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

1. Ms. Mary Guy – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Langston Hughes SchoolChange in Intermittent Family Act LOA Effective Dates

From: April 11, 2013 to May 30, 2013To: April 11, 2013 to June 30, 2013

2. Ms. Obiajulu Udeh – Teacher of Technology – Bowser Elementary

Change in LOA Type and Effective DatesFrom: Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective June 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013 (NTE 10 Intrmnt days)

To: Family Act LOA Effective May 22, 2013 to June 30, 2013

q. Appointments

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

1. Ms. Assia Aubdodlah – Teacher of Mathematics – Healy Middle SchoolSalary $57,573.00 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

2. Ms. Sophie Bonhomme – Teacher Assistant for Bilingual Education –Campus High SchoolSalary $26,007.00 p/a Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014

(15.240.100.0106.000.101.001.0000)

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q. Appointments (cont’d)

3. Ms. Chiffon Brown – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker AcademySalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)

4. Ms. Thea Butler – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick InstituteSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000) (replacement)

5. Mr. Victor Cahoon – Principal (12-Mth) – East Orange Campus High School

Salary $128,090.00 p/a Step 1 Effective November 11, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.000.240.0103.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

6. Mr. Hubert Chase – Assistant Principal (12-Mth) – East Orange Campus High SchoolSalary $115,691.00 p/a Step 1 Effective August 14, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.000.240.0103.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

7. Ms. Michelle Cosmo – Teacher of English – Tyson 6-12Salary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2003 to June 30, 2004(15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000) (replacement)

8. Ms. Michelle Cruz – Security Monitor – East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolSalary $24,707.00 p/a Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.000.266.0100.000.102.002.0000)

9. Mr. Angelo Cutietta – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick InstituteSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

10. Ms. Shamira Davis – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (AUT) – STEM Academy High SchoolSalary $26,007.00 p/a Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.214.100.0106.000.102.002.0000) (new)

11. Ms. Marissa Earley – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolSalary $57,573.00 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2012 to June 30, 2013

(15.214.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) (new)

12. Ms. Melissa Espana-Rodriquez – Assistant Principal (12-Mth) – Tyson 6-12Salary $115,691.00 p/a Step 1 Effective August 14, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.000.240.0103.000.203.001.0000) (replacement)

13. Mr. Frank Fontaine – Teacher of Music (Ins) – Banneker AcademySalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) (replacement)

14. Mr. Christopher Fretz – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Healy Middle SchoolSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.204.100.0101.000.217.017.0000) (replacement)

15. Ms. Marie Guillaume – Teacher Assistant for Bilingual Education – Costley Middle School

Salary $26,007.00 p/a Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.240.100.0106.000.215.015.0000) (replacement)

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16. Ms. Tiffany Hazzard – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (BD) – Langston Hughes SchoolSalary $26,007.00 p/a Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.209.100.0106.000.306.006.0000)

17. Mr. Jason Henry – Teacher of Mathematics – East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.240.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

18. Ms. Melissa Henry – Guidance Counselor – East Orange Campus High School

Salary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.000.218.0104.000.101.001.0000)

19. Ms. Stephanie Homyak – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – Costley Middle SchoolSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) (replacement)

20. Ms. Cambia Jones – Teacher of Science – Fresh Start Academy Middle SchoolSalary $57,573.00 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(11.423.100.0101.000.145.045.0000)

21. Ms. Vania Kahiga – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (AUT) – STEM Academy High SchoolSalary $26,007.00 p/a Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.214.100.0106.000.102.002.0000) (new)

22. Ms. Ashley King – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolSalary $57,573.00 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.214.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

23. Ms. Jade Kirby – Assistant Secretary (10-Mth) – Langston Hughes SchoolSalary $27,500.00 p/a Group 2 Step 1 + $2,000 Ed Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.000.240.0105.000.306.006.0000) (replacement)

24. Ms. Nelicia Loftis – Teacher of Mathematics – Tyson 6-12Salary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014

(15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000) (new)

25. Mr. Harold Maus – Teacher of Mathematics – Costley Middle SchoolSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) (replacement)

26. Ms. Stephanie Mera – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick InstituteSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000) (replacement)

27. Ms. Karen Parker – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Jackson AcademySalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.204.100.0101.000.314.014.0000)

28. Mr. Kishore Persad – School Social Worker – Tyson 6-12

Salary $57,573.00 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

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29. Ms. Sarah Radar – Teacher of Social Studies – Costley Middle SchoolSalary $57,573.00 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) (replacement)

30. Ms. Rosa Rama – Teacher of Spanish – Fresh Start Academy High SchoolSalary $57,573.00 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(11.423.100.0101.000.029.029.0000 – 50%) (replacement)(11.423.100.0101.000.045.045.0000 – 50%)

31. Ms. Alicia Smith – School Social Worker – Costley Middle SchoolSalary $59,073.00 p/a Level 5½/MA+15 Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000) (leave replacement)

32. Mr. Jerome Starr – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick InstituteSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

33. Ms. Jennifer Stevenson – Media Specialist – East Orange Campus High SchoolSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.000.222.0100.000.101.001.0000)

34. Ms. DeBora Thompson – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Healy Middle SchoolSalary $57,573.00 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.204.100.0101.000.217.017.0000) (replacement)

35. Mr. Patrick Trentacost, Jr. – Teacher of Social Studies – Healy Middle SchoolSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

36. Ms. Javonne Winborne – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High SchoolSalary $51,873.00 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective September 01, 2013 to June 30, 2014(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

r. Approval of District Organizational Chart

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the following organizational chart for the East Orange School District listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICESSCHEDULE 2.r.

s. Reappointment of Per Diem Substitute Teachers – $75/$130 p/d 2013-14 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the reappointment of Per Diem Substitute Teachers listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.s forthe 2013-14 school year at a rate of $75/$130 p/d.”

t. Assistant Superintendent for Operations Contract Approval 2013-14 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the 2013-14 school year contract for Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent for Operations.”

u. School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Contract Approval 2013-14 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the 2012-13 school year contract for Mr. Victor Demming, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.”

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v. Professional Conferences

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

approves staff attendance/participation in the following professional conferences, workshops, seminars ortrainings with the requirements, that staff turn-key as required by administration those issues addressed at the

approved professional development events which have relevance to improving instruction and/or the operation

of the school district."

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost

1. Elizabeth PotucekCostley Middle

East Orange,NJ

Regional AchievementCenter 3 Summer

Institute for Priority &

Focus Schools

08/12/13 –08/15/13

$952.00 Total Est. Cost14.20.231.100.100.215.015.9727

Title 1 Funded

2. Costley Staff

Costley Middle

Various

Locations

Professional

Development Training

09/01/13 -

06/30/14

$30,000.00 Total Est. Cost

14.20.231.100.1400.215.015.9727Title 1 Funded

3. Claudette Clement, Harriet

Coleman & Carol Reid

Early Childhood

Somerset, NJ 22nd Annual AAP/NJ

School Health

Conference

10/16/13 $750.00 Total Est. Cost

14.20.218.200.329.028.026.9033

Title 1 Funded

4. Fidelia Studivant

Wahlstrom Academy

Various

Locations

NJDOE, NJPSA &

NJAESP

09/01/13 –

06/30/14

No Cost to District

5. Wanda Davis, Peter Dionisio,

Makeba McCray, TanieshaWhithaker, Thelma Ramsey

& Elvin Williamson

EOCH

East Orange,

NJ

Regional Achievement

Center 3 - RACSummer Institute for

Priority and Focus

Schools

08/13/13 –

08/15/13

$11,000.00 Total Est. Cost

TBD

6. Roberta LevesonTruth Middle

Long Branch,NJ

The New JerseySchool Counseling

Association Fall

Conference

10/13/13&

10/14/13

$195.00 Total Est. Cost14.15.000.240.500.216.016.0000

7. Sharon Davis & Koree Toles

Carver Institute

Montvale, NJ NJPSA Workshop on

“Preparing for Teacherand Principal

Evaluation: Student

Growth Objectivesand Assessments”

07/09/13

&07/11/13

$560.00 Total Est. Cost

13.15.000.240.5003305.005.0000

8. Monica Burton, ReneeRichardson, Phyllis Bivins-

Hudson, Margaret Daddis,

Donald Cornell, Ember

Levine- Dixon, Faythe Allen

& Pamela WilsonHealy Middle School

East Orange,NJ

Regional AchievementCenter 3 - RAC

Summer Institute for

Priority and Focus

Schools

08/12/13 –08/15/13

$11,136.00 Total Est. Cost13.20.231.100.100.215.017.9727

Title 1 Funded

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v. Professional Conferences

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost

9. Patricia Dembowski, ThereseBialkin, Sandra Thompson,

Bridgett Green, Yukima

Vannoy, Candis Stanley,Akeem Adisa, Roberta

Myricks, Lucille Caron, Dawn

Tyler, Marie Fleurant & Iqua

ColsonElementary /Secondary

Education

VariousSchool

Districts

NJDOE Trainings /Meetings

09/01/13 –06/30/14

No Cost to District

10. Iqua Colson

Elementary/Secondary

Education

Various NJ

School

Districts

NJDOE and other

Visual & Performing

Arts Vendor and/Consultant Trainings

and Meetings

09/01/13 –

06/30/14

No Cost to District

11. Paulette SalomonElementary & Secondary Ed

Various NJSchool

Districts

NJDOE trainings /meetings technology

workshops/ meetings

09/01/13 –06/30/14

No Cost to District

12. Marie Fleurant & Other

Bilingual/ESL StaffAdministrators and Other

selected EducatorsElementary/Secondary

Education

Various

SchoolDistricts

NJDOE Mandatory

State and RegionalWorkshops/

Conference

09/01/13 –

06/30/14

No Cost to District

13. Crystal Davis & ReneeDreher

Gibson Academy

Elizabeth, NJ NJDOE Division ofFood & Nutrition

FFVP Orientation &Budget Workshop

08\22/13 No Cost to District

14. Melissa Sheridan

Stem Academy

NJ Center for

Teaching andLearning

Tetorboro, NJ

Progressive Science

Initiative BiologyProfessional

Development

08/26/13 –

08/28/13

$270.00 Total Est. Cost

14.15.190.100.320.102.002.0000

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3. FINANCE

a. List of Bills (Ratify)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.3 and N.J.S.A. 18A:19-4 provides for the Business

Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to make payments between Board Meetings for

all claims that have been duly audited; and

WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation

supporting the attached list of bills;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratifies the payment of bills on the attached

lists totaling $1,320,098.24 (Attachment 3-a)

b. List of Bills

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.1 and N.J.S.A. 18:6-31 provides for the Board of Education to

authorize the payment of bills; and

WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentationsupporting the attached list of bills;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes and approves the payment ofbills on the attached lists for the Tuesday, August 13, 2013 board meeting in the amount of

$7,000,675.78 (Attachment 3-b)

c. Appropriation Transfers

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation

transfers; and

WHEREAS, Board of Education Policy #6422 delineates the process for transfer of funds

between line items; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect theappropriation transfers;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, does ratify

the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools.(Attachment 3-c)

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d. Appropriation Transfers – ECPA/Fund 15

WHEREAS, the Department of Education has established procedures for the review and

approval of budget transfer/revision for School Based Budgets; and

WHEREAS, these procedures require prior approval of the Principal and the School

Leadership Council, Chairperson; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the

appropriation transfers;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, does

approve the transfers and to authorize submission of transfer to State.

(Attachment 3-d)

e. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 provides for a board of education in a Type I School District to

requisition Tax-Levy monies from the municipality in an amount estimated to represent thebalance of its projected cash flow needs; and

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $1,579,170.83 for the

month of August 2013;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and direct the Board Secretary toexecute and serve the T-1 Request for Tax-Levy monies from the City of East Orange.

(Attachment 3-e)

f. T-2 Request for Debt Service Taxes from the City of East Orange

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-75 and 76 provides for a board of education in a Type I School

District to requisition Debt Service monies from the municipality in an amount deducted from

the Equalization Aid for the Qualified School Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $1,019,272.00 for

August 1, 2013

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and direct the Board Secretary to

execute and serve the T-2 Request for Debt Service monies from the City of East Orange.

(Attachment 3-f)

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g. Recommendation to Approve Price Increase for Paid Student Lunches

WHEREAS, Federal regulations, established as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

of 2010, require Local Education Agencies (LEAs) participating in the National School Lunch

Program (NSLP) to ensure sufficient funds are provided to the nonprofit school food serviceaccount for meals served to students not eligible for free or reduced price meals; and

WHEREAS, USDA new guidelines requires the establishment of “weighted” average pricing

to determine prices for the paid student lunches that results in a .10 increase ;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, increases the price of paid student lunches

by $.10 effective for the 2013-2014 school year.

Elementary Middle High

From To From To From To

National School Lunch $1.65 $1.75 $2.15 $2.25 $2.15 $2.25

School Breakfast -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-

h. Acceptance of Donation of Outdoor Park Bench to Althea Gibson Academy

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves accepting the donation of a Heritage Recycled PlasticCommercial Park Bench, estimated value $817.99 from the family members of former

employee Mrs. Diane J. Wood, PK Teach in remembrance of her dedication and tireless effortsto the students of Gibson Academy to be used by students and staff. No cost to the district.

(Attachment 3-h)

i. Improving Achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics for Students with

Disabilities – Grant Acceptance

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves acceptance of the grant entitled, Improving Achievement

in English Language Arts and Mathematics for Students with Disabilities (13-BC32-F01) onbehalf of Patrick Healy Middle School.

The award for $21,603 will cover the cost of approved activities for a period of fourteenmonths.


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 saidvendor/consultant. (Attachment 3-i)

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j. IDEA-B Basic and Preschool Combined Application, FY 2013


Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA) grant in the amount of $2,412,212 (Basic: $2,340,804 (nonpublicproportion- $88,051) and Preschool: $71,408).


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 saidvendor/consultant. (Attachment 3-j)

k. Resolution Authorizing Use of Competitive Contracting

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, hereby recommends the use of the Competitive Contracting

Process in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:18A-4.1 et. seq. to procure

Professional Development Services (Literacy Coach for Teachers in Relation toCommon Core State Standards & PARCC Assessment) SY 2013-2014.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the technical specifications and evaluation criteria will be

prepared and administered by the Purchasing Agent. The Competitive Contracting processwill be administered by Craig Smith, Purchasing Agent.

l. Resolution Authorizing Use of Competitive Contracting




Professional Development Language Arts Consultant for grades K-12 (to FacilitateMulti-Faceted Professional Development Related to the Implementation of CloseReading and Common Core Alignment Across Content Areas) 2013-2014 SY

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the technical specifications and evaluation criteria will beprepared and administered by the Purchasing Agent. The Competitive Contracting process

will be administered by Craig Smith, Purchasing Agent.

m. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional EducationalServices Commission for 2013-2014

WHEREAS, the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Committee is the sponsoring LeadEducational Agency (“LEA”) responsible for the management of the Pricing Cooperative

pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et seq; and

WHEREAS, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Committee advertises for bids forvarious goods and services on an annual basis on behalf of the Pricing Cooperative, reviews

the bids and makes recommendations for contract awards to the LEA; and

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m. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional EducationalServices Commission for 2013-2014 – Cont’d

WHEREAS, upon recommendation by Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission

adopts a resolution awarding the contracts to the various vendors; and

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education has participated and seeks to continue its

participation in the cooperative pursuant to NJSA 18A: 18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et

seq; and

WHEREAS, the bid package was developed and completed by Middlesex Regional

Educational Services Commission under Cooperative Purchasing and included in the package

were specifications for the bid and

WHEREAS, all bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Middlesex Regional

Educational Services Commission on various contacts and awards were made by resolution;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in theMiddlesex Regional Educational Services Commission as registered and approved by the

Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of CommunityAffairs;

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract Custodial

Supplies –Trash Liners awarded to AmSan (Bid #1975), has been extended to December 31,2013; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract Playground Surfacing awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2074), has

been extended to June 30, 2014; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the

contract SMART Board Technology awarded Keyboard Consultants (Bid #2075), has been

extended to June 30, 2014; and

Rubbercycle

Rich Picerno Builders, LLC

Downes Tree Service, Inc.

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m. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional EducationalServices Commission for 2013-2014 –Cont’d


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract Grounds Equipment awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2083), has

been extended to July 31, 2014; and


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract Playground Equipment & Outdoor Circuit Training awarded to Marturano

Recreation (Bid #2086), has been extended to June 30, 2014; and


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract awarded to Electrician – T/M awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid

#2141); and


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the

contract Athletic Equipment Company awarded to the various vendors as noted below (Bid#2262); and

CAMMPS Hardware & Lawn

Products, Inc.

Cherry Valley Tractor Sales

Harter Equipment, Inc.

LEPCO

Partac Peat, Corp.

Power Place, Inc.

Storr Tractor Company

Trimalawn Equipment

Wilfred MacDonald, Inc.

MTB Electric LLC

Tatbit Company

Bender Corporation

Aluminum Athletic Equipment Co.

Efingers Sporting Goods Co.

Partac Peat, Corp.

Paradise Sports

Riddell/All American

Storr Tractor Company

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m. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional EducationalServices Commission for 2013-2014 - Cont’d


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract Furniture: School and Office II awarded to the various vendors as noted below (Bid

#2263); and


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract Medical Supply awarded to the various vendors as noted below (Bid #2264); and


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract Plumbing Services T/M awarded to the various vendors as noted below (Bid #2265)

Allied Equipment Company

Bai-Lar International

Butler Woodcrafters, Inc.

CBT Supply, Inc.

Commercial Furniture Interiors

Commercial Interiors Direct, Inc.

Datum Filing Systems, Inc.

Hertz Furniture New Jersey

Humanscale Corporation

Krueger International, Inc.

Krueger International, Inc.

Manufacturer

Lee Distributors

Long Associates, Inc.

Mitchell Furniture Systems, Inc.

Nickerson Corporation

Nickerson New Jersey, Inc.

School Installers of PA

School Specialty, Inc.

Soyka Smith Design Studios

Spectrum Industries, Inc.

Tanner North Jersey, Inc.

V. E. Ralph & Son, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc.

Magic Touch Construction

Robert Griggs

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n. Resolution Authorizing Use of Competitive Contracting




Web-Based Autism Services (Resource Program) SY 2013-2014.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the technical specifications and evaluation criteria will be

prepared and administered by the Purchasing Agent. The Competitive Contracting processwill be administered by Craig Smith, Purchasing Agent.

o. Recommendation for Award of Proprietary Bid– Professional Development for “Tools of the

Mind” Curriculum Services

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and New Jersey Statutes, Title 18A-

18A-37, the request for a bid for Professional Development for “Tools of the Mind”Curriculum Services, (Proprietary Bid #2259) was advertised by the East Orange School

District on June 20, 2013; and

WHEREAS, all proposals received were opened and publicly read aloud by the PurchasingAgent on July 9, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Board received a response from the following:

1. Third Sector, New England, Inc.89 South Street, Suite 700

Boston, MA 02111

WHEREAS, the response was reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and resulted in arecommendation to award a contract to Third Sector, Inc. in the amount of $411,000.00 for a

period of twelve (12) months in accordance with their low bid; and

WHEREAS, funds will be made available from account number:

14.20.218.200.329.028.026.9032;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the bid #2259 for Professional

Development for the “Tools of the Mind” Curriculum Services to Third Sector, Inc. effectiveSeptember 2013 through September 2014 in accordance with their low bid. (Attachment 3-o)

p. Recommendation for Award – Educational Evaluation Services for Middle/HighSchool Students for the Department of Special Education (2013-2014 SY)

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes, Title

18A:18A-37, RFP #2258 for Educational Evaluation Services for Middle & High SchoolStudents for the Department of Special Education was advertised on July 2, 2013; and

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p. Recommendation for Award – Educational Evaluation Services for Middle/High SchoolStudents for the Department of Special Education (2013-2014 SY) –Cont’d

WHEREAS, the proposal package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent,

which included specifications for the Proposal prepared by the Dept. of SpecialEducation and;

WHEREAS, all proposals received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing

Agent on July 24, 2013 and;

WHEREAS, the following response was received:

1) Janet Hirschfeld, 308 Biltmore Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

WHEREAS, the response was reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and evaluated by a

committee of three members, consisting of the following persons;

1) Ms. Racquel Ferguson, Assistant Purchasing Agent

2) Ms. Tonya Santos, Director of Special Education3) Mr. Michael Moreau Social Worker, Dept. of Special Education

WHEREAS, all members agreed upon a recommendation to award a contract to Janet

Hirschfeld, with regard to Educational Evaluation Services, for Middle school students at acost of $300.00 per case, And;


13.20.255.200.320.028.031.000;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to Janet Hirschfeld for

Educational Evaluation Services for Middle School Students at the East Orange School

District for the 2013-2014 SY in accordance with their RFP proposal. RFP #2258

(Attachment 3-p).

q. Recommendation for Award – Professional Development; Leadership & Instructional

Coaching: Becoming Common Core Ready for Teachers at Cicely L. Tyson Middle/HighSchool (2013-2014 SY)

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes, Title

18A:18A-37, RFP #2257 for Professional Development; Leadership & InstructionalCoaching: Becoming Common Core Ready for Teachers at Cicely L. Tyson Middle/High

School was advertised on June 12, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the RFP package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent, which

included specifications for the RFP prepared by the Principal and SIG Coordinator ofCicely L. Tyson Middle/High School and;

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q. Recommendation for Award – Professional Development; Leadership & Instructional

Coaching: Becoming Common Core Ready for Teachers at Cicely L. Tyson Middle/High

School (2013-2014 SY) –Cont’d

WHEREAS, all proposals received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing

Agent on July 10, 2013 and;

WHEREAS, the following responses were received:

1) Catapult Learning, LLC 2 Aquarium Drive, Suite 100 Camden, NJ 08103

2) William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

3) IDE Corp. Innovative Designs for Education, 545 Island Road, Suite 3A, Ramsey, NJ 07446

4) EDITURE Professional Development, Inc. 352 Seventh Avenue, FL 12A, New York, NY 100015) Learning Quest, Inc. dba LoTi Connection, 6963 Tradewinds Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011

6) Common Core Institute, 15660 Midwest Road, Suite 310, Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181

7) School Achievement Services/Pearson, 1919 M Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 200368) Scholastic, Inc. 301 South Gary Avenue, Unit B, Roselle, IL 60172

WHEREAS, the responses were reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and evaluated by a

committee of six members, consisting of the following persons;

1) Ms. Racquel Ferguson, Assistant Purchasing Agent, Division of Business Services2) Ms. Anita Champagne, Acting Principal, Cicely L. Tyson Middle/High School

3) Ms. Candis Stanley, Supervisor of Mathematics, Cicely L. Tyson Middle/High School

4) Ms. Dawn Tyler, Supervisor of Staff Development, Cicely L. Tyson Middle/High School5) Ms. Yukima Vannoy, Secondary ELA Supervisor, Curriculum Dept.

6) Ms. Tabina Lyte, SIG Coordinator, Cicely L. Tyson Middle/High School

WHEREAS, all members agreed upon a recommendation to award a contract to ScholasticInc. in the amount of $294,138.00.


14.20.239.200.300.203.003.9630;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to Scholastic Inc.; for

Professional Development Services in Leadership & Instructional Coaching; Becoming

Common Core Ready for Teachers at Cicely L. Tyson Middle/High School for the 2013-2014

SY in accordance with their RFP proposal. RFP #2257 (Attachment 3-q).

r. Approving Settlement – FK v. EOBOE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education hereby accepts and approves the

negotiated settlement of the litigation pending before the Department of Education, AgencyDocket Number 25-2/13, entitled IMO of the Tenure Charges Against FK v. East Orange

Board of Education;

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r. Approving Settlement – FK v. EOBOE – (cont’d)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Settlement Agreement shall be executed in a form

satisfactory to Board Counsel; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized

and directed to execute the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the Board.

s. A-148 Secretary’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report

to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total

appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants havebeen drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations

incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept and adopt the A-148 and for it tobecome part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-s)

t. A-149 Treasurer’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18-A:17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have

the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging

to the district; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on theForm A-149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, for the

period ending May 31, 2012 upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,adopt the A-149 and cause it to become a part of the official minutes of this meeting:

(Attachment 3-t)

Period Ending Cash Balance

May 31, 2012 $58,769,363.75

Period Ending Appropriation Balance Cash Balance

May 31, 2012 $30,549,062.36 $58,769,363.75

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u. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate


Superintendent of Schools, and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, certify that, after a reviewof the Secretary’s Reports, and the A-149 Treasurer’s Reports, and upon consultation with

appropriate district officials, to the best of the Board of Education’s knowledge, no major

account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.12(b) and thatsufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of

the fiscal year. (NO ATTACHMENT REQIRED) (Acct Code:15.402.100.0500.000.101.001.0000).

v. Recommendation to Amend Contract - Food Service Management 2013-2014

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board approved the Food Service Contract for the 2013-14 School

Year to Sodexo Management on June 11, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Sodexo Management, Inc. guarantees that the District shall receive an annual

return of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Six Dollars ($219,476.00)for the 2013-2014 school year; and

WHEREAS, if the annual financial return for the Food Service Program falls short of the

aforementioned amount, Sodexo shall pay the difference to the District in an amount not toexceed one hundred percent (100%) of Sodexo’s annual Management Fee of $227,250.00

(Increase of 1%) and General Support Services Allowance of $252,500.00 [(“Sodexo’s Share”)

Increase of 1%). Sodexo reserves the right to recover any such reimbursement made during thecurrent contract year from that year’s surplus on a monthly basis; and

WHEREAS, any annual deficit greater than Sodexo’s share shall be borne by District; and


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the amended contract for the

provision of Food Service Management to Sodexo Management. Inc. for the 2013-2014 school

year. Amendments is for their annual Management Fee from $225,000.00 to $227,250.00 and

General Support Services Allowance from $250,000.00 to $252,500.00;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation

of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the guarantee loss subsidy submitted by Sodexo

Management, Inc.

w. Permission To Receive Grant


Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $5,000.00given to Cicely L. Tyson Elementary School by the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s

Libraries Fund. (Attachment 3-w)

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x. Renewal Service Agreement for Inservco for the School Year 2013/2014


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the renewal of the contract forInservco for the period 7/1/13 - 6/30/14 for a flat fee of $148,000. The contracts include the

workers’ compensation program including managed care, the continuing liability run offclaims, the property losses, employee physical damage claims and the annual actuarial service

report. (Attachment 3-x)

y. Hiring of Consultant

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools approves the hiring of Dr. Orval S. Totdahl, consultant whoseconcentration will be in the areas of curriculum & instruction, student achievement,

neighborhood schools and generating staff profiles for the 2013-2014 school year at a cost notto exceed $16,000.00. (14.11.000.230.339.028.019.4336)

z. Recommendation to Authorize the Upgrading/Leasing of Reprographic Equipment

and/or Services at a Price Not To Exceed the Federal Supply Schedule Prices of theGeneral Services Administration without Public Bidding

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes Title

18A:18A-10(b) states that a board of education may also use, without advertising for bids, or

having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising, the Federal Supply Schedules of theGeneral Services Administration; and

WHEREAS, the board of education wishes to purchase reprographic equipment or services,

without public bidding, from Xerox Corporation on their GSA/FSS Reprographic Contract#51145; and

WHEREAS, reprographic equipment and/or services have been offered by the Xerox

Corporation; and

WHEREAS, the above equipment and/or services is (are) not available under State contract

through the Division of Purchase and Property in the New Jersey Department of the Treasury

(N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10(a)); and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the upgrading/leasing of reprographic equipment and/or service

is to provide the latest in technology and print environment for all offices; and

WHEREAS, the East Orange School District has identified its requirements to move its schools

toward the most advanced technology, to move from a paper and people based process to asoftware driven workflow that streamlines enrollment management, to have the ability to

print, scan to email and scan to Campus High School print shop as well as all schools on allhigh volume units, as well as, to simplify billings with fewer invoices instead of multiple

invoices; and

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z. Recommendation to Authorize the Upgrading/Leasing of Reprographic Equipment

and/or Services at a Price Not To Exceed the Federal Supply Schedule Prices of the

General Services Administration without Public Bidding – Cont’d

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education wishes to update its lease reprographic

equipment and services from Xerox Corporation over the next five years to provide the state

of the art digital devices for its schools and central office; and

WHEREAS, Xerox Corporation has provided the District with pricing to implement theplanned activities that is in accordance with NJ GSA contract #A51145;

aa. NJSBAIG Safety Grant Program


Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of the 2012 safety grant from NJSBAIG in

the amount of $31,614.00 for the East Orange Board of Education.(Attachment 3-aa)

bb. Modification of East Orange Child Development-Head Start’s Contract and Budget for the

2013-2014 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves” the East Orange Child Development-Head Start’s 2013-

2014 school year’s Preschool Contract and Budget be modified in order to reflect the reduction

of two (2) classrooms. The reduction occurred at the Kuzuri Kijiji location (19 Freeway Drive-East, East Orange, New Jersey 07017) because the building was condemned.

(Attachment 3-bb)

Provider’s Name Number of

Classrooms

Number of Pre-school

Students

Budget

East Orange Child

Development-Head

Start

15 classrooms to 13

classrooms

225 preschool

students to 195

preschool students

$1,653,475 to

$1,350,174

cc. Modification of Preschool Contracts for the East Orange Early Childhood

Collaborative Agencies 2013-2014 School Year One Additional Classroom @ LittleOnes and One Additional Classroom @ Three Stages

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves” the modification of 2013-2014 Preschool Contracts andBudgets for Little Ones and Three Stages in order to reflect the increase of one additional

classroom for each school.

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cc. Modification of Preschool Contracts for the East Orange Early Childhood

Collaborative Agencies 2013-2014 School Year One Additional Classroom @ Little

Ones and One Additional Classroom @ Three Stages – Cont’d

Provider’s Name Number of Classrooms Number of Pre-school

Students

Budget

Little Ones

43 Prospect Street

East Orange, New Jersey 07017

10 classrooms to 11

classrooms

150 preschool

students to 165

preschool students

$1,781,884

to $2,085,185

Three Stages

91 So. Harrison Street

East Orange, New Jersey 07017

8 classrooms to 9

classrooms

120 preschool

students to 135

preschool students

$1,463,138 to

$1,734,784

dd. Hiring of Consultant

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools approves the hiring of Dr. Kenneth D. King, Ed.D., Consultant

whose concentration will be in the matters related to Human Resource Management for the

period from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 at a cost to the district not to exceed $33,000.00.

(14.11.000.230.339.028.019.4336)

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

and

WHEREAS, District Policy/Regulation #7510 states that all requests for the Use of Facility

need board approval; and

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

Organization School/Location Date(s) Activity

1

Essex County Board of

Elections

STEM, Jackson,Louverture, Hughes and

Parks

August 13, 2013 (Tues)October 16, 2013 (Wed)

November 5, 2013 (Tues) Primary Election

2National Gym

Association Campus-auditoriumSept. 7, 2013 &

Oct. 12, 2013 (Sat) Fitness Competition

3 EO Recreation

Cochran – Café, gym,

auditorium

August 5, 2013 – August 16,

2013 (Mon-Fri) Summer Camp

4YWCA of Essex & W.

HudsonCochran – gym, café,

classroomSept. 9, 2013 – June 20, 2014

(Mon-Fri) Afterschool Program

5 RORO Entertainment

(Board apprvd. 3/12/13item #2)

Robeson StadiumREVISED DATE:

August 10, 2013 (Sat) Gospel Music Festival

6 Healy School Robeson StadiumOctober 4, 2013 (Fri)

* October 18, 2013 Rain DateSchool Carnival-

PBSIS Kickoff

7 4, 5, 6 Production

(Board apprvd. 12/11/12)item # 6)

Robeson StadiumREVISED DATE:May 24, 2014 (Sat) Festival

8 EO Rams/BOYAL Robeson Stadium

Aug. 24, 2013, Sept. 15, 22,

2013 and Oct. 13, 2013(Sat & Sun) Little League Football

9Promoting Progress

for Youth Robeson StadiumSept 29, Oct 20 & Nov 3, 10,

17 2013 (Sun) Little League Football

10Promoting Progress

for Youth STEM- Football FieldSept 18, 2013 & Oct 6, 2013

(Sun) Little League Football

11 EO Wildcats Robeson StadiumAug 24, 31, 2013 Sept 14 ,2013

& Oct 12, 2013 (Sat) Little League Football

12 EO Jr. Jaguars Robeson StadiumSept, 1,8 & 22 2013

Oct 6,19 (Sat), 27 (Sun)Youth Football

Games

13 Read-Up! Book Club Gibson – Main Area RoomSeptember 21, 2013 – June 21,

2014 (Sat)Book Club for

Children

14 EO YMCACarver-café, gym and

school yardSept. 9, 2013 – June 24, 2014

(Mon-Fri)After school

programs

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Organization School/Location Date(s) Activity

15 EO YMCAWarwick-café, classroom,

gym & school yardSept. 9, 2013 – June 24, 2014


programs

16 EO YMCA Gibson – Café and gymSept. 9, 2013 – June 24, 2014


programs

17 EO YMCA

Bowser- café, gym, school

yard

Sept. 9, 2013 – June 24, 2014

(Mon-Fri)

After school

programs

18 EO YMCAGarvin- café, gym, school

yardSept. 9, 2013 – June 24, 2014


programs

19

Coalition of Caribbean

Commission & Sky’sthe Limit Promotional

Inc. Robeson Stadium Sept. 21, 2013 (Sat)

Health, EducationExpo & Cultural

Festival

20 EO RecreationSTEM – athletic field

adjacent to schoolSept. 21, 2013 and Oct. 12,

2013 (Sat)Pop Warner Football

Game

21 EO Recreation Bowser – cafeteria Aug. 17, 2013 (Sat)

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22 City of East OrangeTyson Middle/High –

Lobby Aug. 13, 2013 (Tue) Dancing at the Plaza

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, grant permission for the Use of Facilities to

the organizations on the attached list as long as each organization submit all documentsrequired in accordance to the District’s Policy and Regulation#7510. (Attachment 4-a)

b. Recommendation to Extend Contract - GDS Mechanical

WHEREAS, the Public School Contract Law and New Jersey Statutes Title 18A: 42 allows

municipalities to negotiate contracts; and

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education awarded an initial contract to GDS

Mechanical, Inc. for the Fourth Avenue Renovation Project for the period of December 2011, toNovember 22, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the project was delayed by 116 calendar days due to power outages from

inclement weather; and

WHEREAS, the administration successfully negotiated to extend the contract time until April30, 2013, at no increase in rate; and

WHEREAS, the project was further delayed due to the lack of power supplied to the Fourth

Avenue facility; and

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b. Recommendation to Extend Contract - GDS Mechanical (cont’d)


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, agrees to extend the contract time through

the receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy by the District and the completion of the contractcloseout at no increase in rate.

c. Recommendation to Extend Contract - Jay Shapiro and Associates

WHEREAS, the Maintenance Committee has recommended that the contract of Jay Shapiro &Associates for the Fourth Avenue Project be extended from August 14, 2013, on a prorated

basis, through the receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy by the District and the contractcloseout with GDS Mechanical is complete.

WHEREAS, the extension given to the end of the project will be consistent with that granted to

both GDS Mechanical, the general contractor, and to The Vaughn Collaborative, the District

Architect of Record; and

WHEREAS, the administration has successfully negotiated to extend the contract time at a costnot to exceed $7,200.00 per month prorated; and


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the increase of contract with TheJay Shapiro & Associates in the amount not to exceed $7,200.00 per month prorated due to the

amount of time needed to obtain the Certificate of Occupancy and to close out the contract

with GDS Mechanical.

d. Recommendation to Extend Contract - The Vaughn Collaborative

WHEREAS, the Maintenance Committee has recommended that the contract of The VaughnCollaborative for the Fourth Avenue Project be extended from August 14, 2013, on a prorated

basis, through the receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy by the District and the contract

closeout with GDS Mechanical is complete.

WHEREAS, the extension given to the end of the project will be consistent with that granted to

both GDS Mechanical, the general contractor, and to Jay Shapiro & Associates, the Project

Managers; and

WHEREAS, the administration has successfully negotiated to extend the contract time at a costnot to exceed $4,980.00 per month prorated; and


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the increase of contract with TheVaughn Collaborative in the amount not to exceed $4,980.00 per month prorated due to the

amount of time needed to obtain the Certificate of Occupancy and to close out the contract

with GDS Mechanical.

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