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East Orange, New Jersey November 12, 2019

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Minutes of a regular public meeting of the East Orange Board of Education held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:00p.m. in the Conference Room A of the Administration Building, 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey. I. CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Tucker read the following notice: Please take notice that this is a Regular Public Meeting of the East Orange Board of Education. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Education to take action on the resolutions as indicated on the agenda. Notice of this meeting has been posted and announced in accordance with the law. Said notice was published in the newspapers and a copy of this notice has also been filed with the Office of the City Clerk of East Orange.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Present Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Absent (arrived at 7:50pm) Mrs. Tashia Owens Muhammad – Present

Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Present Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Present Mrs. Marsha B. Wilkerson – Present (Via Telephone) Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Present

Also Present: Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Ms. Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services Mr. Johnathan Williams, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole) IV. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC -No Comments V. BOARD OF EDUCATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, the

members of the Board voted to approve the following Minutes: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Absent

Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

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

October 8, 2019

VI. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT APPROVAL OF POLICIES On a motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Darlene Clovis, the members of the

Board voted to approve the following Policies Second Reading: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Absent

Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Absent Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes


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VI. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS BE IT RESOLVED: That the East Orange Board of Education present as second reading the following policies

Policy No. Description New/Revised P 3159 TSM – School District Reporting Responsibilities Revised Policy P&R 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (TSM) Revised Policy & Regulation P&R 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (SSM) Revised Policy & Regulation P4219 Commercial Driver’s License Controlled Substance and Alcohol

Use Testing Revised Policy

P&R 5120 Assignment of Students and Grade Placement Revised Policy & Regulation P&R 5511 Dress & Grooming Revised Policy & Regulation P 5517 School District Issued Student Identification Cards Revised Policy P&R 6112 Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures Revised Policy & Regulation P 6513 Biometric Time Keeping New Policy P&R 8600 Student Transportation Revised Policy P 8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility Revised Policy R 8630 Emergency School Bus Procedures Revised Regulation P 8670 Transportation of Special Need Students Revised Policy P 9210 Parent Organizations Revised Policy P 9400 Media Relations Revised Policy

On a motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Darlene Clovis, the members of the

Board voted to approve the HIB Report:

ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Absent


VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION -Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. reported on Policy Committee Meeting on November 5, 2019 - Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad reported on the LRES Committee Meeting on November 4, 2019 -Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. reported on the Curriculum Committee Meeting on November 6, 2019 -Ms. Beth Brooks reported on the Finance Committee Meeting on November 6, 2019 -Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad reported on the Maintenance Meeting on November 4, 2019 VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT IX. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Tucker read the following:

`Be it resolved that the Board of Education will immediately retire to executive session to review and discuss:

1. Human Resource Discussion as a Whole 2. Superintendent’s Update on Confidential Matters 3. Other Topics up for Discussion 4. Review of Caucus Minutes 5. Update from General Counsel 6. Update from Workers’ Compensation Counsel 7. Privileged Considerations from Board President

Minutes of this meeting will be released when the matters discussed are no longer confidential. The Board will resume the business portion of the meeting at or about 7:30 p.m.


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On a motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, the members of the Board of Education voted to retire to Executive Session at 6:41 p.m. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Absent

Mrs. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Mrs. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

X. RECOMMENCE PUBLIC MEETING The Members of the Board and Executive Staff resumed the Public Session at 9:22 p.m. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Present Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Present Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad – Present

Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Present Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Present Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson – Present (Via Telephone) Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Present

Also Present: Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Ms. Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services Mr. Johnathan Williams, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole)


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XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad., the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-jjj - pulling items r &w” under Educational Support Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


a. Partnership for a Drug Free NJ Substance Abuse Prevention Education Program - (Ms. Ramsey)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permit the Partnership for a Drug Free NJ to present the 15-Minute Child Break, a program of the Partnership for a Drug Free NJ Substance Abuse Program, to parents/staff of Langston Hughes School on 11/13/19 at 6:00pm. There will be on cost to the district.

b. Girls Who Code Club – (Mr. Heaphy)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Bowser Elementary School to host meetings for the Girls Who

Code Club program ‐ 3 clubs (3rd Grade ‐ Mondays @ 11:47am‐12:27pm, 4th Grade ‐ Thursdays @

12:29pm‐1:09pm, 5th Grade ‐ Fridays @ 12:29pm‐1:09pm) and hire a club facilitator to run the

program. The program runs from Thursday, November 14, 2019 thru Thursday, June 11, 2020 at no

cost to the district.

c. Gibson Academy's Field Day – (Ms. Davis)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, request permission for Gibson Academy to attend Field Day on May 22,

2020 at no cost to the district.

d. After School Detention Program – (Ms. Joseph)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve an after school detention program at Jackson Academy (5 days

per week, 2:45pm‐3:15pm) for the entire 2019‐2020 school year at no cost to the district.

e. Afterschool Detention Program – (Mr. Hamilton)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a detention program at Houston Academy for students in need

of additional reflecting on their behavior and choices. The detention program will be Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays for approximately one (1) hour from 2:40pm‐3:45pm. It will be at a cost

not to exceed $2,625 to the district for one (1) teacher for 3 days a week for 25 weeks. The program

will operate from December 4, 2019 to June 5, 2020 at a cost not to exceed $2,625 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: 20.15.130.100.101.307.007.9727)


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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

f. Campaign to Bring Awareness to the Importance of Basic Human Rights – (Dr. Richardson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Future Ready Prep to host a program on International Human

Rights Day, December 10, 2019. Future Ready Prep will invite 50 additional middle school students

to join us for student created and student led workshops. Costley, Truth, Healy, Tyson and STEM

will be invited to send 10 middle school students from each of their schools. Fresh Start Middle

School can send 4 students. Students not already in the Hart Complex can walk or provide their

own transportation to the venue. There will be no cost to the district.

g. Young Audience - Share the Kwanzaa Spirit– (Mrs. Jackson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Wahlstrom Academy staff and students to participate in an assembly program presented by Young Audiences Arts for Learning, Share the Kwanzaa Spirit on December 19, 2019 at 9:45am in the school auditorium at a cost to the district not to exceed $1,165. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.000.211.500.339.039.0000)

h. Ramapo for Children: Building Relationships, Inspiring Success – (Ms. Shults)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the adoption of Ramapo for Children: Building Relationships, Inspiring Success at a total cost to the district of $8,000. 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 it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.20.236.200.300.311.011.0000 - SIA/Title I)

i. Girls Who Code Club – (Ms. Shults)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permit Lincoln A. Lawrence to host a Girls Who Code Club program and hire a club facilitator to run the program from October 2019 to March 2020 at a cost not to exceed $363. The club will run on Wednesday from 3:10pm to 4:10pm every other week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.20.231.100.100.311.011.0000 - Title I)

j. 2019-2020 AAA Safety Patrol and Swearing in Speaker – (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the 2019-2020 AAA Safety Patrol Program and Shani Jarvis to conduct the AAA Safety Patrol Swearing in Ceremony Assembly at Cochran Academy on November 18, 2019 at no cost to the district.

k. Parent University – (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the 2019-2020 Cochran Academy Parent University every third Wednesday of each month - a series of workshops and meetings designed to bridge the home school connection at no cost to the district.


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l. Girls Who Code Club – (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permit Cochran Academy to host a Girls Who Code Club program and to fund a facilitator to run the program from November 13, 2019 thru April 30, 2020 at a cost not to exceed $805. The club will run once a week from 3:15pm to 4:15pm every Wednesday. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.120.100.101.338.038.9727)

m. Math Institute for Garvin Teachers – (Ms. Peeples)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a math institute for Garvin teachers to provide support for teachers, administrators, and school change agents with professional development, curriculum, and instructional methods at Garvin School from the School Improvement Allocation not to exceed $12,500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.000.223.320.308.008.0000)

n. Be Heard Education – (Ms. Peeples)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a partnership with Be Heard Education to provide support for teachers in the areas of professional development and instructional coaching with lesson planning, interactive word walls, gradual release of responsibilities, differentiation, writing to text, and instructional strategies to support rigorous learning at Garvin School from the School Improvement Allocation not to exceed $16,000. 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 it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.000.223.320.308.008.0000)

o. Girls Who Code Club - (Ms. Peeples)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permit Garvin School to host a Girls Who Code Club program and hire a club facilitator to run the program from November 19, 2019 thru June 23, 2020 at a cost not to exceed $2,079. The club will run on Tuesday from 3:10pm to 4:10pm every week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.401.100.100.308.008.0000)


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p. Safety Patrol - (Ms. Peeples)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permit Garvin School to host a safety patrol program from December 2, 2019 to June 19, 2020 at no cost to the district.

q. Visions of Bell - Female Mentoring – (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Visions of Belle to facilitate 10 workshops between November 2019 - June 2020 at a total cost to the district not to exceed $3,000. 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 it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.000.218.500.100.001.0000)

r. CVS Pharmacy - Influenza Vaccinations – (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve pharmacists from CVS Pharmacy to administer influenza vaccinations to staff members at Campus High School on November 19, 2019 at no cost to the district.

s. Freshmen Leadership Seminar – (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Damein Phoenix from Elevated Habits Coaching and Consulting to provide leadership seminars and training to the class of 2023 at Campus HS twice per month after school, at no cost to the district.

t. The Cotillion: A Young Queen and Her Crown-Principal's Ball – (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of 30 11th and 12th grade Campus HS female students at "The Cotillion: A Young Queen and Her Crown-Principal's Ball," on March 28, 2020 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at no cost to the district.

u. CTE & American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness Presentation - (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the CTE & American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness Presentation, "A Survivor Story" and round table concerning breast cancer awareness and prevention discussion with students, parents, faculty and staff members at Campus HS on 11/20/19 at 8:00am, at no cost to the district.

v. Partnership for Maternal & Child Health - (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the partnership with Maternal and Child Health in a Health & Sexual Awareness course at no cost to the district.

w. Social Emotional Learning - (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Mack McClennon from Celebrity Kutz on Wheels to provide haircuts during the school year at a reduced rate, to students at Campus HS at no cost to the district.


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x. SUPER UPSER - (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of the United Parcel Service to interview and record Dr. Roger Campbell, part-time employee of the United Parcel Service (UPS) to highlight his accomplishments as an English Second Language Teacher in the EOSD. Provided that Dr. Campbell is able to invite two to three former graduates of the Campus HS Class of 2012, who will also be interviewed for the recording. In addition, the purpose of this event is to further showcase Dr. Campbell teaching his students at no cost to the district.

y. Anti-Bullying Training - (Dr. Davis)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a proposal to have anti-bullying parent workshop conducted on November 19, 2019 and an in-service workshop for teachers, counselors, social workers and administrators of Carver Institute on January 29, 2020. The workshops will be conducted by Mr. Brian Hemphill, Certified HIB Trainer at a cost to the district not to exceed $1,300. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.000.223.320.305.005.0000)

z. Renaissance Assessment for Preschool Students - (Ms. Aquil/Ms. Lofton-Simpson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Renaissance to serve as a provider of computerized preschool assessment for 775 Prek-4 students and professional development for preschool teachers and Early Childhood staff using my IGDIs (Individual Growth & Development Indicators), a reliable assessment tool during the 2019-2020 school year at a cost not to exceed $10,530. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.20.218.200.329.028.026.9032)

aa. Special Education Home Instruction Students - (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attached list of Home Instruction Services for a total of 19. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.150.100.500.028.031.0000)

bb. Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired 2019-2020 Contracts - (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the contract between the EOSD and the NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Two (2) students will receive Level I services at a cost of $1,900 per student. The total cost to the district for Level I services will be $3,800. The Grand Total for all services provided will be $3,800. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.206.100.320.000.028.031.0000)


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cc. Effective School Solutions: Langston Hughes School - (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the agreement with Effective School Solutions to provide professional development and support services to a Behavioral Disabilities program (Grades K-2) at Langston Hughes School. The services will be provided at a cost of $8,495 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: IDEA-B Grant Cost: $5,000 - School-Based Budget: $3,495)

dd. Special Education Out of District Placements - (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attached list of out of district special education students and contracts. Total of placements are four (4) at a total cost to the district of $235,729. 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 codes: 20.11.000.100.562.028.031.0000/ 20.11.000.100.564.028.031.0000/ 20.11.000.100.565.028.031.0000/20.11.000.100.566.028.031.0000)

ee. Darleen Axtell, Danielson Group Sr. Consultant - (Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve hiring Ms. Darleen Axtell, Danielson Group Senior Consultant, to facilitate a full-day professional development workshop for Educational Support Services Staff (School Counselors, Social Workers, Student Assistance Coordinators and Drop-Out Prevention Coordinators), outlining the Danielson Model Evaluation Rubric as it relates to the Role of the Educational Support Services Staff, on January 29, 2020 at a cost of $3,200 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: 20.11.000.218.320.028.046.0000)

ff. Student Recommendations for In-District Alternative Program Placement - (Dr. Watson/Dr.

Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative program placement for eight (8) students at no additional cost to the district.

gg. Morris Hills Regional District Board of Education (Out-of-District - Tuition) - (Dr. Watson/Dr.

Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Morris Hills Regional District Board of Education to provide out-of-district educational services for student E.H. at the current tuition rate of $19,028 ($1,902.80 monthly rate) for the 2019-2020 school year.



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hh. Essex County Vocational-Technical Schools Tuition Agreement 2019-2020 - (Dr. Watson/Dr.

Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the agreement between the EOSD and the Essex County Vocational-Technical Schools providing for full time academic and occupational programs during the 2019-2020 school year, for an estimate of 249 regular education students grades 9 through 12, residing in East Orange at a cost of $5,911 per student for a total cost of $1,471,839 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: 20.11.000.100.563.028.046.0000)

ii. Student Administrative Hearing Recommendation for In-District Alternative Education Placement -

(Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to In-District Alternative Education Program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #20132282 - T.B. There will be no additional cost to the district.

jj. Student Administrative Hearing Recommendation for In-District Alternative Education Placement -


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to In-District Alternative Education Program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #20170671 - T.S. There will be no additional cost to the district.

kk. Student Administrative Hearing Recommendation for In-District Alternative Education Placement -


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to In-District Alternative Education Program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #2080474 - J.W. There will be no additional cost to the district.

ll. Somerset County Educational Services Commission (Out-of-District Alternative-Tuition) - (Dr.

Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Somerset Secondary Academy to provide out-of-district educational services for student K.T. at the current tuition rate of $40,600 ($4,060 monthly rate) for the 2019-2020 school year.


mm. Orange Board of Education (McKinney-Vento Out-of-District Tuition) - (Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Orange District Board of Education to provide out-of-district educational services for student A.W. at the current tuition rate of $13,600.90 annual rate for the 2018-2019 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)


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nn. Essex Regional Out-of-District Alternative Education Placement - (Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve 25 slots for district students' placement at the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission Alternative Education Programs (Essex Campus, Essex HS, and Essex Jr. Academy) for services to the educational needs to highly disaffected and disruptive pupils in the district for the 2019-2020 school year at a cost per diem per pupil at $25,000 per slot/seat at a total cost to the district not to exceed $625,000. 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 it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)

oo. Morris School District (McKinney-Vento Out-of-District Tuition) - (Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Morris School District to provide out-of-district educational services for student J.W. at the current tuition rate of $1,598.90 monthly rate for the 2018-2019 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code 20.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)

pp. Morris School District (McKinney-Vento Out-of-District Tuition) - (Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Morris School District to provide out-of-district educational services for student S.C. at the current tuition rate of $1,505.10 monthly rate for the 2018-2019 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)

qq. Orange Board of Education (McKinney-Vento Out-of-District Tuition) - (Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Orange District Board of Education to provide out-of-district educational services for student M.M. at the current tuition rate of $13,600.90 annual rate for the 2018-2019 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)

rr. Orange Board of Education (McKinney-Vento Out-of-District Tuition) - (Dr. Watson/Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Orange District Board of Education to provide out-of-district educational services for student M.M.W. at the current tuition rate of $13,600.90 annual rate for the 2018-2019 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)


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ss. Orange Board of Education (McKinney-Vento Out-of-District Tuition) - (Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the tuition contract agreement between the EOBOE and Orange District Board of Education to provide out-of-district educational services for student M.M.W. at the current tuition rate of $13,600.90 annual rate for the 2018-2019 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code 20.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000)

tt. New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum DPR - (Dr. West)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the acceptance of the District's New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum District Performance Review for Fiscal Management, Governance, Curriculum & Instructional Program and Labor Relations which will be forwarded to the NJ Department of Education electronically. There will be no cost to the district.

uu. Submission of the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum DPR Scores to the NJDOE -

(Dr. West)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the submission of the scores for the District's New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum District Performance Review for Instruction and Program, Fiscal Management, Governance, Operation, and Personnel which will be forwarded to the NJ Department of Education electronically with the following scores.

DPR AREA DISTRICT SCORES Instruction and Program 75% Fiscal Management 100% Governance 100% Operations 100% Personnel 100%

vv. Dance Instruction for Students - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve free space dance with Lisa Grimes and Dr. D.W. Bennett providing dance instruction in grade 2 and in all elementary schools with the exception of Tyson Elementary and Houston Academy where dance instructors are on staff. Classes will be scheduled to take place during the 2019-2020 school year. African dance classes will also be taught as a part of this partnership, providing specialty classes for Tyson and Houston students. Cost to the district not to exceed $28,000; the Board does not need to undertake a procurement process because the artist residency qualifies for an extraordinary unspecifiable service exemption pursuant to the competitive contracting provisions of the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 et seq in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.6 et seq.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)


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ww. Theater Arts Instruction for Elementary Students- (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve artist in residence Wincey Terry of Winceyco continuing to provide theater instruction in six elementary schools: Parks, Garvin, Carver, Banneker, Hughes and Bowser. Classes will be scheduled with each school and will take place during the 2019-2020 school year. Cost to the district $4,500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)

xx. City Voices Project at Tyson HS and Campus HS - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the City Voices project with Rutgers University MFA Poetry students and NJPAC Jazz Artists collaborating with the Music and LAL teachers at Tyson HS and Campus HS to pilot a 3-year program beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. Twenty collaborative sessions are planned beginning November 2019. This project is being developed by NJPAC Arts Education Department and is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. There is no cost to the district.

yy. Instrumental Music Artist in Residence - Tuba - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Bradley Madison, as an artist in residence to provide specialized Tuba instruction for Tyson students in 8 visits between November 18, 2019 and May 22, 2020. Cost to the district is $1,200. 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: 20.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)

zz. Dance Instruction for STEM Academy - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve after school dance classes at STEM Academy to be taught by an in-district dance instructor at the district contract rate of $35.00 per hour. Dates to be determined. Cost to the district not to exceed $1,850. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.221.110.000.000.9706)

aaa. Instrumental Music Artist in Residence - Clarinet - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Nicole D'Angelo, as an artist in residence to provide specialized instruction on Clarinet for Tyson students in 8 visits between November 18, 2019 and May 22, 2020. Cost to the district is $1,200. 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: 20.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)


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bbb. Instrumental Music Artist in Residence - Cello - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Jessie Edwards, as an artist in residence to provide specialized instruction on cello for Tyson M/H String students in 10 visits between November 18, 2019 and May 22, 2020. Cost to the district is $1,500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)

ccc. Instrumental Music Artist in Residence - Jazz Bass- (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Andy McKee, as an artist in residence to provide specialized instruction for Tyson Jazz Bass students in 8 visits and one side-by-side concert between November 18, 2019 and May 22, 2020. Cost to the district is $1,500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)

ddd. Artist in Residence in Acting - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the hiring of Turron Kofi Alleyne Mayo, artist in residence to work with the Tyson Theater Arts majors on acting technique in 8 sessions between November 18, 2019 and May 22, 2020. Cost to the district is $1,200. 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: 20.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)

eee. Instrumental Music Artist in Residence - Jazz Harp - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Brandee Younger as an artist in residence specializing in jazz harp instruction, to provide specialized instruction for Tyson Jazz Harp students in 10 visits, 2 rehearsals and one side-by-side performance between November 18, 2019 and May 22, 2020. Cost to the district is $2,000. 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 it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.221.320.000.000.9706)

fff. Performance by Tyson High School Concert Choir with Damien Sneed at NJPAC for the Annual

Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration - (Ms. Champagne/Mrs. Colson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Tyson High School Choir, under the direction of Terrance Bell, performing in program Damien Sneed, We Shall Overcome, January 14, 2020 at NJPAC. There will be two rehearsal dates which are to be determined. There will be no cost to the district. Buses for performance and rehearsals will be paid by NJPAC.


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ggg. Fiscal Year 2020 "Every Student Succeeds Act" Consolidated Amendment Application - (Ms.

Champagne/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the submission of and the acceptance upon subsequent approval of the Fiscal Year 2020 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Amendment Application in the amount of $7,134,029. The project period is July 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020.

hhh. GAINS Grant Submission and Acceptance - (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the submission and acceptance of the Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.

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

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the report of 6 incidents for October 2019 for the NJDOE monthly reporting of HIB.


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jjj. 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 (include incentive & benefit)

Date(s)

Cost/Budgets

SB - School Based/GB - Grant Based/

AB - Arts Based Budget/ BO - Bus. Ofc.

1 Mr. T. Bell Mr. J. English 1 student 1 staff member Tyson M/H School

East Orange, NJ High school student to perform at the Police Promotion Ceremony at City Hall (Enrichment)

10/17/19 No cost to the district [THIS IS A RATIFIED RESOLUTION]

2 Ms. Villasuso Mr. Brian Heaphy 250 students 25 staff members Bowser Elementary

East Orange, NJ To visit the Jersey Explorer's Children's Museum (Educational)

2019-2020 No cost to the district

3 Mr. J. Cook Dr. R. Estrict 12 students 2 staff members Campus High School

East Orange, NJ To attend internship program at East Orange General Hospital (Educational)

October Thru December 2019

$9,360.00 Transportation $9,360.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)

4 Ms. D. Polidor Ms. T. Ramsey 25 students 2 staff members 2 parent chaperones Langston Hughes

Short Hills, NJ To visit the Apple Store at the Short Hills Mall (Educational)

11/5/19 $416.00 Transportation $416.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.306.006.5523 (SB)

5 Mr. D. Phoenix Dr. R. Estrict 20 students 2 staff members Campus High School

New York, NY To visit the United Nations Science Day for Peace and Development Ambassador's Students Forum (Educational)

11/15/19 $ 832.00 Transportation $ 770.00 Admissions $1,602.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.101.001.0000 (SB)

6 Ms. B. Froehlich Dr. V. Stallings 30 students 3 staff members STEM Academy

Edison, NJ To visit the Amazon Fulfillment Center (Educational)

11/15/19 $416.00 Transportation $260.00 Substitute Salary $676.00 Total 20.20.290.200.500.102.002.0000 (GB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)

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jjj. Field Trips

No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



7 Mr. J. Refinski Dr. V. Stallings 18 students 3 staff members STEM Academy

Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

To visit the Bard College (Educational)

11/16/19 $1,664.00 Transportation $ 360.00 Substitute Salary $2,024.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB)

8 Mrs. I. Colson Ms. A. Champagne 9 students 1 staff member Tyson M/H School

Newark, NJ To attend the NJ Music Educators Association All State Mixed Chorus and Orchestra performance at NJPAC (Educational)

11/17/19 $390.00 Transportation $390.00 Total 20.11.000.221.517.000.000.9706 (AB)

9 Ms. D. Hinton Dr. R. Estrict 20 students 4 staff members Campus High School

Newark, NJ To attend the Health and Wellness Expo at Essex County College (Educational)


10 Ms. A. Burks Ms. K. Toles 108 students 12 staff members Costley Middle School

Caldwell, NJ To visit Caldwell University (Educational)

11/20/19 $1,232.40 Transportation $1,232.40 Total 20.15.000.270.512.215.015.5523 (SB)

11 Ms. F. Salaam Dr. R. Estrict 100 students 10 staff members Campus High School

Newark, NJ To attend the 2019 Malcolm Bernard Black College Week at the NJ Institute of Technology (Educational)


12 Dr. H. Walker 100 students 10 staff members Healy Middle School

Woodbridge, NJ To visit the Arenas at Woodbridge (Incentive)

11/22/19 $1,118.00 Transportation $1,970.00 Admissions $3,088.00 Total 20.15.190.100.800.217.017.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.217.017.5523 (SB)

13 TSgt Thomas Dr. R. Estrict 45 students 3 staff members 2 parent chaperones Campus High School

West Orange, NJ

To attend Drill Competition at West Orange High School (Enrichment)

11/22/19 $546.00 Transportation $260.00 Substitute Salary $806.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB) 20.11.140.101.000.000.001.0000 (SB)



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Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



14 Mr. R. Thomas Dr. R. Estrict 40 students 4 staff members 1 parent chaperone Campus High School

Paramus, NJ To attend a FBLA & CTE Business & Technology Structured Learning Experience & Career Exploration at the Microsoft Store (Educational)


15 Mr. D. Henderson Dr. R. Estrict 6 students 1 staff member Campus High School

Ewing, NJ To attend the TSA State Fall Leadership Conference at the College of New Jersey (Educational)



Rutherford, NJ To visit the Felician University (Educational)


17 Dr. L. DeLeon-Smith Dr. M. Burton 45 students 5 staff members Truth Middle School

Baltimore, MD To visit the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum (Educational)

11/26/19 $1,950.00 Transportation $ 965.25 Admissions $2,915.25 Total 20.15.000.270.512.216.016.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.216.016.0000 (SB)


Montclair, NJ To visit Montclair State University (Educational)



Caldwell, NJ To visit Caldwell University (Educational)


20 Ms. Coleman Ms. T. Ramsey 35 students 6 staff members 11 parent chaperones Langston Hughes

Jersey City, NJ To attend a Special Needs Day at the Liberty Science Center (Educational)


21 Dr. M. Burton 47 students 3 staff members 2 parent chaperones Truth Middle School

Newark, NJ To visit Rutgers University and NJ Institute of Technology (Educational)




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No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



22 Ms. T. Gorgone Mr. J. English 23 students 3 staff members Tyson M/H School

Robbinsville, NJ To attend the NJ State Thespian Festival Competition (Educational)

12/7/19 $1,435.20 Transportation $1,013.00 Registration $ 160.00 Other Expenses $2,608.20 Total 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000 (SB)


Livingston, NJ To visit Livingston High School to attend the Jr., FTC Robotics Competition (Educational)


24 Ms. T. Ramsey 500 students 50 staff members Langston Hughes

Newark, NJ To attend the NJPAC School Time Performance Series (Educational)

12/10/19 12/11/19 1/14/20 1/23/20 4/11/20

$4,420.00 Transportation $3,000.00 Admissions $7,420.00 Total 20.15.190.100.800.306.006.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.306.006.5523 (SB)

25 Mr. R. Thomas Dr. R. Estrict 40 students 5 staff members 1 parent chaperone Campus High School

East Orange, NJ To attend a FBLA & CTE Business Structured Learning Experience & Career Expo at the American Wear Office & Facilities (Educational)



Caldwell, NJ To visit the Caldwell University (Educational)



Wantage, NJ To visit Lazer One (Incentive)


28 Mr. J. Refinski Dr. V. Stallings 12 students 2 staff members STEM Academy

Bronx, NY To visit the Bronx Science High School (Educational)



Caldwell, NJ To visit the Caldwell University (Educational)




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No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



30 Mr. T. Proctor Mr. J. English Dr. G. Watson 40 students 4 staff members Tyson M/H School Central Office Staff

Caldwell, NJ To attend the World Against Violence (WAV) Youth Conference (Educational)



Englewood, NJ To attend Dwight Morrow/ Academies for a Jr. FTC Robotics Competition (Educational)



Emerson, NJ To attend Emerson High School for the Jr. FTC Robotics Competition (Educational)


33 Ms. K. Dickens Mr. J. English 90 students 10 staff members Tyson M/H School

Morristown, NJ To attend performance of the Mayhem Poets at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (Educational)

1/28/20 $ 821.60 Transportation $ 902.00 Admissions $1,723.60 Total 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)


Freehold, NJ To visit IPLAY America (Incentive)


35 Mr. H. Hamilton Mrs. I. Colson 65 students 16 staff members Houston Academy

Montclair, NJ Students to visit the Montclair State University Campus (Educational)

3/6/20 3/7/20 3/17/20 (2) 4/24/20

$2,080.00 Transportation $2,080.00 Total 20.11.000.270.517.000.000.9706 (AB)

36 Ms. K. Busby Mr. H. Hamilton 80 students 6 staff members 2 parent chaperones Houston Academy

Jersey City, NJ To visit the Liberty Science Center (Educational)


37 Ms. K. Busby Mr. H. Hamilton 80 students 6 staff members 2 parent chaperones Houston Academy





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No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



38 Ms. R. Alegria Dr. M. Burton 30 students 3 staff members Truth Middle School

New York, NY To attend a performance on Broadway at the Aladdin at New Amsterdam Theater (Educational)

3/11/20 $ 832.00 Transportation $2,557.50 Admissions $3,389.50 Total 20.15.000.270.512.216.016.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.216.016.0000 (SB)

39 Ms. Thomas/Ms. Guy Ms. T. Ramsey 75 students 10 staff members 12 parent chaperones Langston Hughes


3/17/20 $ 936.00 Transportation $1,357.00 Admissions $2,293.00 Total 20.20.218.100.500.306.026.9019 (GB) 20.20.218.200.516.306.026.9019 (GB)

40 Ms. K. Busby Mr. H. Hamilton 140 students 16 staff members Houston Academy

Newark, NJ To visit the Newark Museum (Educational)


41 Mrs. Iqua Colson Mr. J. English 80 students 7 staff members 1 parent chaperone Tyson M/H School

Boston, MA To attend the 2020 Boston Heritage Music Festival (Educational)

3/20/20 Thru 3/22/20

$13,104.00 Transportation $24,047.00 Lodging $ 4,576.00 Meals $41,727.00 Total 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB) 20.11.000.221.517.000.000.9706 (AB)

42 Mr. T. Bell Mr. J. English 40 students 4 staff members Tyson M/H School

Washington, DC

High school concert choir to perform as part of the Heritage Music Festival produced by World Strides (Educational)

3/27/20 Thru 3/29/20

$ 4,940.00 Transportation $11,518.00 Lodging $ 3,432.00 Meals $ 434.00 Other Expenses $20,324.00 Total 20.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000 (SB) 20.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)

43 Ms. S. Lavendar Ms. T. Ramsey 85 students 3 staff members 7 parent chaperones Langston Hughes

Edison, NJ To visit Junior Achievement NJ Biztown at the Raritan Center (Educational)


44 Mr. K. Kreutzer Dr. V. Stallings 40 students 4 staff members STEM Academy

Newark, NJ To attend performance at the NJPAC (Educational)

4/24/20 $369.20 Transportation $352.00 Admissions $721.20 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB)



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No.

Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets




Paramus, NJ To attend iFly Indoor Skydiving (Incentive)


46 Ms. S. Johnson Mr. H. Hamilton 39 students 8 staff members Houston Academy

Lyndhurst, NJ Special needs students to attend Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Educational)

5/22/20 $ 442.00 Transportation $1,800.00 Admissions $2,242.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.307.007.5523 (SB) 20.15.204.100.800.307.007.0000 (SB) 20.15.213.100.800.307.007.0000 (SB)

47 Ms. T. Ramsey 84 students 10 staff members Langston Hughes

West Orange, NJ

To visit the Turtle Back Zoo (Educational)


48 Ms. S. Johnson Mr. H. Hamilton 85 students 5 staff members 3 parent chaperones Houston Academy

Allentown, PA The National Junior Honor Society and Student Council to visit Dorney Park (Rewards)


49 Ms. J. Alston Dr. R. Estrict 33 students 6 staff members 1 parent chaperone Campus High School

New York, NY To attend performance of the Lion King at the Minskoff Theater and have lunch at Dallas BBQ (Educational & Incentive)


50 Ms. T. Hinton Dr. V. Stallings 90 students 9 staff members STEM Academy

Reeders, PA 8th Grade Class Trip to Pocono Valley Resort (Incentive)

6/4/20 $2,288.00 Transportation $ 390.00 Substitute Salary $2,678.00 Total 20.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB) 20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729 (SB)

51 Ms. S. Johnson Mr. H. Hamilton 50 students 5 staff members Houston Academy

Hillside, NJ To visit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (Educational)


52 Mr. T. Bell Mr. J. English 30 students 4 staff members Tyson M/H School

East Orange, NJ The Vocal Choir to perform at the CABID Annual Tree Lighting at City Hall (Educational & Enrichment)

12/5/19 No cost to the district



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Names(s)

Destination


Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



53 Ms. L. Shults 45 students 5 staff members Gordon Parks Academy

Sag Harbor, NY To attend the play "A Raisin in the Sun" at the Bay Street Theater (Educational)


54 Ms. K. Busby 27 students 3 staff members Houston Academy

Essex County To attend various field trips and cultural activities sponsored by the LINKS, Inc.

2019-2020 School Yr.

No cost to the district

CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE/FIELD TRIP RESOLUTIONS 1 Dr. R. Richardson

Administrator Future Ready Prep

East Orange, NJ To host an Oxfam Hunger Banquet for students, parents and community members at no cost to the district

11/19/19 The original date for this resolution was 11/21/19 and due to conflict with the Administrator's Academy, the event had to be changed. This resolution was Board approved at the 8/13/19 meeting.

1 Dr. R. Richardson Administrator Future Ready Prep

East Orange, NJ Future Ready Prep to host a 5K Run for all middle school students at the Robeson Stadium at no cost to the district

6/5/20 The original date for this resolution was 6/3/20 and due to conflict with the Administrator's Academy, the date had to be changed. This resolution was Board approved at the 9/10/19 meeting.

2 Dr. Sharon Davis Principal Carver Institute

East Orange, NJ Carver Institute to participate in an Omegaman Super Hero Anti-Bullying workshop at no cost to the district

11/6/19 The original date for this resolution was 10/4/19 and due to performer availability, the date had to be changed. This resolution was Board approved at the 8/13/19 meeting.

3 Mr. H. Hamilton Ms. D. Dangler 30 students 3 staff members Houston Academy

East Orange, NJ To attend the NJACDA Voices United Choral Festival held at Campus HS (Educational)

11/1/19 This resolution was approved at the 10/8/19 Board meeting. It was decided to add the Hart Complex Choir who will walk from their facility to Campus HS and back.

3 Mr. J. English Mr. T. Bell 50 students 5 staff members Tyson M/H School

East Orange, NJ To attend the NJACDA Voices United Choral Festival held at Campus HS (Educational)

11/1/19 This resolution was approved at the 10/8/19 Board meeting. Originally, Tyson M/H School students were leaving after their performance at 12:30pm. Their leave time has changed to 2:15pm.

4 Ms. T. Ramsey Ms. E. Peri 84 students 8 staff members Hughes School

South Orange, NJ

To visit Seton Hall University (Educational)

10/25/19 The original date for this resolution was 10/18/19 and due to a scheduling conflict, the date had to be changed. This resolution was Board approved at the 10/8/19 meeting.


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XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-t” under Labor Relations & Employment Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


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. Michele Baltimore – Secretary (Head) – Wahlstrom Academy Effective January 1, 2020 (20 years, 8 months of service) (15.000.240.0105.000.339.039.0000)

2. Ms. Bonnie Triolo – School Social Worker – Cochran Academy Effective January 1, 2020 (15 years, 1 month of service) (15.000.211.0100.000.338.038.0000)

3. Ms. Elizabeth Withstrum – CST Social Worker – Banneker Academy Effective May 1, 2020 (18 years, 8 months of service) (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000) 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. Gueurlyangely Chery – Teacher of French – Campus High Effective October 22, 2019 (personal reasons) (1 month of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

2. Ms. Stephanie Fleming-Davis – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (CSM) – Tyson 6-12 Effective December 2, 2019 (no reason) (19 years, 1 month of service) (15.213.100.0106.000.203.003.0000)

3. Ms. Rakeemah Jordan – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Healy Middle School Effective October 7, 2019 (personal reasons) (3 days of service) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

4. Ms. Rodeline Paul – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) (lr) – Banneker Academy Effective October 7, 2019 (personal reasons) (1 month of service) (15.214.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) c. Rescission of Appointments BE IT RESOLVED: "that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following appointments."

1. Mr. Daniel Bazelais – Teacher Assistant (ESL) – Truth Middle School Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (15.240.100.0106.000.216.016.0000)

2. Ms. Kimberly DeHaarte – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the September 10, 2019 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

3. Ms. Stephanie Garry – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the September 10, 2019 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES c. Rescission of Appointments (cont’d)

4. Ms. Simone Hodges-Stinson – Assistant Secretary (10-Mth) – Tyson Elementary Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (15.000.240.0105.000.312.012.0000)

5. Ms. Shyla Jackson – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)

6. Ms. Imani Jordan – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)

7. Ms. Annette Norvell – Teacher of Industrial Arts (CIT) – East Orange Campus High School Appointment was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) d. Rescission of Leave of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: "that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following leave of absence."

1. Ms. Rebecca Linn – School Psychologist – Gibson Academy Family Welfare LOA was approved at the October 08, 2019 Board Meeting (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000) 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. Holly Allen – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Houston Academy Health LOA Effective September 9, 2019 to January 1, 2020 (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)

2. Ms. Imma Anyanwu – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Carver Institute Family Act LOA Effective October 15, 2019 to January 7, 2020 Health LOA Effective January 8, 2020 to January 23, 2020 (15.213.100.0101.000.305.005.0000)

3. Ms. Michele Baltimore – Secretary (Head) – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 16, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (NTE 8 days) (15.000.240.0105.000.339.039.0000)

4. Mr. Vincent Barzola – Custodian (Night) – Langston Hughes School Family Act LOA Effective July 15, 2019 to October 7, 2019 Health LOA Effective October 8, 2019 to October 29, 2019 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

5. Ms. Arianna Bastidas – Teacher of Elementary – Jackson Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (15.120.100.0101.000.314.014.0000)


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6. Ms. Crystal Beals-Hunter – Secretary – Division of Operations Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 23, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (11.000.211.0100.000.000.000.0000)

7. Ms. Joana Bernard – Teacher of Social Studies – East Orange Campus High School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective October 28, 2019 to February 6, 2020 Child Rearing LOA (without pay) Effective February 7, 2020 to April 1, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

8. Ms. Charity Bracey – Teacher of English – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 14, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

9. Ms. Fareedah Brown – Security Guard (Head) – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective September 23, 2019 to September 27, 2019 (15.000.266.0100.000.101.001.0000)

10. Ms. Nadeen Brown – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Truth Middle School Health LOA Effective September 3, 2019 to September 17, 2019 Health LOA Effective October 28, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

11. Ms. Elaine Bryant – Teacher of Mathematics – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 35 days) Family Act LOA Effective September 5, 2019 to September 18, 2019 Family Act LOA Effective October 8, 2019 to October 16, 2019 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

12. Ms. Shatyra Bussey – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (15.190.100.0106.000.336.036.9704)

13. Ms. Yasmin Callender – Teacher of Elementary – Houston Academy Family Act LOA Effective October 23, 2019 to December 2, 2019 (15.120.100.0101.000.307.007.0000)

14. Ms. Mia Carter-Bennett – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)

15. Mr. James Foreman – Custodian (Night) – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

16. Ms. Belinda Georges – CST Social Worker – Parks Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 30 days) (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)

17. Ms. Edith Guillaume – Teacher of Mathematics – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective November 14, 2019 to December 19, 2019 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

18. Ms. Brendalyn Henry – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)

19. Ms. Christine Hess-Washington – School Counselor – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective September 3, 2019 to December 3, 2019 Health LOA Effective December 4, 2019 to January 15, 2020 (15.000.218.0104.000.101.001.0000)

20. Mr. Cyril Hines – Custodian (Night) – Bowser Elementary School Family Act LOA Effective July 29, 2019 to July 31, 2019 Health LOA Effective August 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)


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21. Ms. Veronica Holder – Custodian (Night) – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective October 8, 2019 to November 11, 2019 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

22. Ms. Lynnette Horn – Teacher of Elementary – Langston Hughes School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective October 16, 2019 to February 21, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000)

23. Ms. Angelique Iriarte – Speech Therapist – Department of Early Childhood Health LOA Effective October 8, 2019 to December 1, 2019 (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9029)

24. Ms. Sharon Johnson – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Houston Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 23, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (15.204.100.0101.000.307.007.0000)

25. Ms. Linette Jones – Custodian (Day) – Langston Hughes School Family Act LOA Effective October 7, 2019 to November 11, 2019 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

26. Ms. Melissa Jones – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 16, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

27. Ms. Ingride Layne – Teacher of Kindergarten – Langston Hughes School Health LOA Effective September 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (15.110.100.0101.000.306.006.9704)

28. Ms. Rebecca Linn – School Psychologist – Gibson Academy Family Act LOA Effective September 30, 2019 to October 14, 2019 (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)

29. Ms. Flore-Nadeige Lovett – Principal – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 22, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (15.000.240.0103.000.309.009.0000)

30. Ms. Nabila Mack – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 10, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)

31. Ms. Alexia Maltabes – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Truth Middle School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective October 15, 2019 to March 3, 2020 Childrearing LOA (without pay) Effective March 31, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

32. Ms. Kamellah Marsh – Secretary (Head) – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 13, 2019 to October 7, 2019 (NTE 6 days) Family Act LOA Effective October 7, 2019 to November 18, 2019 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 19, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 27 days) (15.000.211.0100.000.203.003.0000)

33. Ms. Kenya Matthews-Liggins – Teacher of the Handicapped (PSD) – Gibson Academy Health LOA Effective October 11, 2019 to October 31, 2019 (15.216.100.0101.000.337.037.0000)

34. Mr. Irving McGhee – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA Effective September 24, 2019 to November 7, 2019 (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)

35. Ms. Petal Nelson – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Family Act LOA Effective October 15, 2019 to November 11, 2019 (15.204.100.0101.000.310.010.0000)


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36. Ms. Stephanie Netel – Teacher of Art – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective February 10, 2020 to June 9, 2020 Child Rearing LOA Effective June 10, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

37. Ms. Donata Nicholas – Teacher of Science – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective September 20, 2019 to October 28, 2019 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

38. Ms. Joan Nixon – Teacher Aide for Special Education (MCI) – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 8, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (15.201.100.0106.000.101.001.0000)

39. Ms. Yvonne Phillips – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Bowser Elementary School Health LOA Effective October 23, 2019 to November 6, 2019 (15.204.100.0101.000.304.004.0000)

40. Ms. Angela Randall-West – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Warwick Institute Health LOA Effective September 17, 2019 to November 17, 2019 (15.209.100.0101.000.309.009.0000)

41. Ms. Adrienne Register – School Psychologist – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 30 days) (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)

42. Mr. Mark Richards – Carpenter – Division of Maintenance Services Family Act LOA Effective September 16, 2019 to October 15, 2019 (11.000.261.0100.000.000.000.0000)

43. Ms. Katerina Richardson – Assistant Principal – East Orange STEM Academy High School Health LOA Effective November 5, 2019 to November 30, 2019 (15.000.240.0103.000.102.002.0000)

44. Ms. Kalysha Roberts – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (LD) – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 23, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.204.100.0106.000.216.016.0000)

45. Ms. Ann Marie Rogalcheck-Frissell – Media Specialist – Houston Academy Family Act LOA Effective October 21, 2019 to November 4, 2019 (15.000.222.0100.000.305.005.0000 – 40%) (15.000.222.0100.000.307.007.0000 – 55.8300%) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 4.1700%)

46. Ms. Paulette Salomon – Supervisor of Instructional Technology – Division of Curriculum Services Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 30 days) (11.000.221.0102.000.000.000.0000) 47. Ms. Janice Silver – Custodian (Day) – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 25 days) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)

48. Mr. Peter Tamburro – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Costley Middle School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective September 23, 2019 to October 4, 2019 (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

49. Ms. De Bora Thompson – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Healy Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 14, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (15.204.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

50. Ms. Bonnie Triolo – School Social Worker – Cochran Academy Family Act LOA Effective October 4, 2019 to November 4, 2019 (15.000.211.0100.000.338.038.0000)


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51. Mr. Virgilio Verendia – PC/Network Technician – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA Effective August 20, 2019 to September 3, 2019 (15.000.222.0100.000.203.003.0000)

52. Ms. Sandra Watanabe – Literacy Coach – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 4, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (NTE 15 days) (15.000.221.0104.000.336.036.0000)

53. Ms. Helen Watson – Security Monitor – Houston Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective October 7, 2019 to April 7, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.000.266.0100.000.307.007.0000)

54. Dr. Rita Wenger – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Healy Middle School Family Act LOA Effective November 12, 2019 to February 3, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)

55. Ms. Yaritza Yens – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Health LOA Effective May 28, 2019 to June 30, 2019 Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective September 3, 2019 to December 3, 2019 (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)

f. Transfers BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the transfers listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.f.” g. Reclassifications BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reclassifications listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.g.” h. Reorganization of Staff at East Orange Campus High School BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reorganization of staff at East Orange Campus High School listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.h.” i. Salary Adjustments BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following salary adjustments.”

1. Ms. Helen Ajibade – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (ICS) – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: January 7, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective January 7, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (placement on correct step) & From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (placement on correct step) (15.213.100.0106.000.306.006.0000)

2. Ms. Devon Balbosa – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Jackson Academy (Original Hire Date: October 27, 2014) From: Step 2 $28,737 p/a To: Step 4 $29,392 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.190.100.0106.000.314.014.9704)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES i. Salary Adjustments (cont’d)

3. Ms. Carla Bell-Gayle – School Counselor (College & Career) – Educational Support Services (Original Hire Date: November 1, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 16 $99,568 p/a Effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (11.000.218.0104.000.000.000.0000)

4. Ms. Gena Carter – Head Secretary (10-Mth) – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: October 28, 2019) From: Group 3 Step 1 $30,418 p/a To: Group 3 Step 1 $30,418 p/a + $250 Differential Effective October 28, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (correction of error) (15.000.240.0105.000.215.015.0000) 5. Ms. Michelle Christophe – Teacher of Elementary – Cochran Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2017) From: Level 4/BA Step 2 $54,779 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 2 $60,479 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.338.038.0000)

6. Ms. Kellei Cosby – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department (Original Hire Date: October 4, 2019) From: $77 p/d To: $130 p/d Effective October 4, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

7. Ms. Candice Cummings – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: December 9, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 16 $99,568 p/a Effective December 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

8. Ms. Nicole Dupree – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High School (Original Hire Date: November 1, 2019) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 11½ $81,879 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 13 $89,759 p/a Effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

9. Ms. Chikanele Egbutu – School Nurse – Department of Special Education (Original Hire Date: November 1, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 10 $68,879 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 11 $71,879 p/a Effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.000.213.0100.000.310.010.0000 – 87.5000%) (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027 – 12.5000%)

10. Ms. Jelan Gaston – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.190.100.0106.000.312.012.9704)


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11. Mr. Steve Gayles – Teacher of Elementary (leave replacement) – Garvin School (Original Hire Date: October 7, 2019) From: Level 4/BAH Step 7½ $57,779 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 11½ $73,379 p/a Effective October 7, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.120.100.0101.000.308.008.0000)

12. Mr. Pablo Hernandez – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Parks Academy (Original Hire Date: September 11, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a Effective October 28, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000 – 60%) (15.120.100.0101.000.338.038.0000 – 40%)

13. Ms. Shakirah Hinton – CTE Teacher (Business) – Campus High (Original Hire Date: October 24, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 5 $56,579 p/a Effective October 24, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

14. Dr. Patricia Hurt – Teacher (Theme) – Cochran Academy (Original Hire Date: October 25, 1999) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $750 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $1,250 Longevity Effective October 25, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (15.120.100.0101.000.338.038.0000)

15. Ms. Rose Ibeh – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: October 9, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective October 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.213.100.0106.000.312.012.0000)

16. Dr. Melissa Jones – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – STEM Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2003) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $750 Longevity Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)

17. Ms. Stacey Jones-Manley – Teacher of Elementary – Parks Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 7 $57,479 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 8 $58,029 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000)

18. Ms. Natosha London – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: April 30, 2015) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 4 $63,079 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 4 $69,979 p/a Effective September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (correction of error) (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000 – 40%) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000 – 30%) (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000 – 30%)


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19. Ms. Brandi Luck – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: October 28, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective November 4, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.213.100.0106.000.312.012.0000)

20. Ms. Clarissa Newby-Phillips – Teacher of Dance – Houston Academy (Original Hire Date: October 9, 2019) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $54,179 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $101,150 p/a Effective December 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level & verified prior experience) (15.120.100.0101.000.307.007.0000)

21. Mr. Freddy Rodriguez – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 26, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 1 $59,879 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 5 $62,279 p/a Effective September 26, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.204.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)

22. Mr. Lymon Smith – Media Specialist – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: September 11, 2019) From: Level 5/MA Step 12½ $78,146 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 12½ $86,146 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.222.0100.000.306.006.0000 – 60%) (15.000.222.0100.000.311.011.0000 – 40%)

23. Ms. Patricia Taiwo – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Campus High (Original Hire Date: October 8, 2004) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 6½ $71,479 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 6½ $71,479 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective October 8, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

24. Ms. Valerin Ubri – Teacher Assistant (ESL) – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: October 9, 2019) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective October 9, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.240.100.0106.000.215.015.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES j. Staff Appointments– 2019-2020 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the staff appointments for the various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.j for the 2019-2020 school year.” k. Approval of Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities – Various Locations – 2019-2020 S/Y BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the extra-curricular and co-curricular activities for the various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.k for the 2019-2020 school year.” l. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Staff Appointments – Various Locations – 2019-2020 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the extra-curricular and co-curricular staff appointments for the various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.l for the 2019-2020 school year.” m. Abolishment of Positions BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, abolishes the following positions.” (1) Comptroller, effective January 12, 2020 (2) Elementary Teacher, effective October 25, 2019 (3) Kindergarten Teachers, effective October 25, 2019 (3) Teacher Assistants for Kindergarten, effective October 25, 2019 n. Reinstatement of Position BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, reinstates the following position, effective November 12, 2019.” (1) Assistant School Business Administrator o. Creation of Positions BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the creation of the following positions, effective November 12, 2019.” (3) Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) (1) Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) p. Revision of Job Description BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the revision of the job description listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.p, effective November 12, 2019.” Bookkeeper q. 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. Angelique Iriarte – Speech Therapist – Department of Early Childhood Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates From: September 1, 2019 to September 13, 2019 To: September 3, 2019 to October 7, 2019 Family Act LOA

2. Ms. Danielle Johnston – Security Monitor – Parks Academy Change in Child Rearing LOA Effective Dates From: October 17, 2019 to October 25, 2019 To: October 17, 2019 to November 11, 2019 Child Rearing LOA


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES r. 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. Omenogor Abengowe – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (LD) – East Orange Campus HS Salary $29,227 p/a Step 3 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.204.100.0106.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

2. Ms. Tara Aitken – Teacher of Kindergarten – Banneker Academy Salary $67,529 p/a Level 4/BA Step 11½ Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.110.100.0101.000.036.036.9704) (replacement)

3. Mr. Komi Awumey – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

4. Ms. Marion Banks – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (LD) – East Orange Campus HS Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.204.100.0106.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

5. Ms. Talika Barber – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (BD) – Warwick Institute Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.209.100.0106.000.309.009.0000) (replacement)

6. Ms. Valerie Bernard-Chutckhan – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Bowser Elem School Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

7. Mr. Fabian Blake – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Truth Middle School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) (replacement)

8. Ms. Tammy Boxton – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Healy Middle School Salary $143 p/d Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

9. Ms. Doreen Burns-Reaves – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

10. Ms. Fay Carr – Literacy Coach – Tyson 6-12 Salary $86,146 p/a Level 5/MA Step 13½ Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.221.0104.000.203.003.0000) (replacement)

11. Ms. Claudia Cayo – School Nurse – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.213.1000.101.310.010.0000 – 87.5000%) (replacement) 20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027

12. Mr. Christopher Cosmillo – Teacher of Art – Warwick Institute Salary $71,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 11 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000 – 84%) (replacement) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 16%)

13. Ms. Dominique Daniels – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

14. Ms. Giovanna De Simone – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Warwick Institute Salary $143 p/d Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

15. Mr. Rony Desarme – Teacher Assistant (ESL) – Truth Middle School Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.240.100.0106.000.216.016.0000) (replacement)

16. Ms. Funbi Fagade – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (BD) – Parks Academy Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.209.100.0101.000.311.011.0000) (replacement)


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17. Ms. Kendria Griffith – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Math) (leave replacement) – Truth Middle School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) (leave replacement)

18. Ms. Niema Jones – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Costley Middle School Salary $143 p/d Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

19. Ms. Angela McClain – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Tyson Elementary Salary $143 p/d Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

20. Ms. Myoshi McMillan– Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Langston Hughes School Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.190.100.0106.000.306.006.9704) (replacement)

21. Mr. Noe Michel – Teacher of Technology – Healy Middle School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.222.0100.000.217.017.0000) (replacement)

22. Ms. Issamar Mora – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (AUT) – East Orange STEM Academy HS Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.214.100.0106.000.102.002.0000) (replacement)

23. Ms. Jeanette Morris – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (PSD) – Langston Hughes School Salary $29,227 p/a Step 3 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.216.100.0106.000.306.006.0000) (replacement)

24. Mr. Samad Moses – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

25. Ms. Judeline Pierre-Louis – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Garvin School Salary $29,227 p/a Step 3 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

26. Mr. Ragab Rashwan – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Math) (leave replacement) – Truth Middle School Salary $56,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 4 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) (leave replacement)

27. Ms. Lilliana Reyes – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Bowser Elementary School Salary $29,227 p/a Step 3 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

28. Ms. Renata Shoimer – Speech Therapist – Department of Special Education Salary $59,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000) (replacement)

29. Mr. Darrell Shoulars – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

30. Ms. Deja Smith – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Salary $17.45 p/h Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)

31. Ms. Niara Smith – Teacher of Mathematics – East Orange Campus High School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

32. Ms. Robyn Spencer – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)


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33. Mr. Barry Sussman – CTE Teacher (Information Technology) – East Orange Campus High School Salary $54,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) (replacement)

34. Ms. Nikisha Sutherland – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (AUT) – Banneker Academy Salary $28,677 p/a Step 1 Effective November 13, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (15.214.100.0106.000.336.036.0000) (replacement) s. Terminations BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the termination of the employees listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.s (Resolution #4.A)”


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t. Professional Conferences BE IT RESOLVED: “That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves staff attendance/participation in the following professional conferences, workshops, seminars or trainings with the requirements, that staff turn-key as required by administration those issues addressed at the approved professional development events which have relevance to improving instruction and/or the operation of the school district." Division of Business Services Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. 3 Board Members

(TBD) Chicago, IL National School Boards

Association Annual Conference Exposition

4/4/2020 – 4/6/2020

$ 2,295.00 Registration Cost $ 1,962.00 Lodging Cost $ 570.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 450.00 Other Expenses $ 1,632.18 Transportation Cost $ 6,909.18 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.230.585.028.032.6661

Campus High School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost

1. David Malyszko Patrick O’Donnell

Newark, NJ New Jersey Association for Jazz Education – What Every Student Should Know About

Jazz History - NJPAC Workshop

11/15/2019 $ 260.00 Substitute Salary $ 260.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.101.001.0000

2. Vanessa Ming

Monroe, NJ Hot Issues in School Law – Professional

Development Workshop

11/19/2019 $ 150.00 Registration Cost $ 55.00 Mileage Cost $ 205.00 Total Est. Cost

20.15.000.240.580.101.001.0000


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t. Professional Conferences Campus High School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost

3. Robert Peak Paul Wambugu

Piscataway, NJ Rutgers School of Health Professions Advisory Meeting

12/4/2019 $ 260.00 Substitute Salary $ 260.00 Total Est. Cost

20.15.000.240.580.101.001.0000

4. Libby Gopal

Kinnelon, NJ NJSMA Regional Choir Rehearsal

1/31/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

5. David Mwangi

Boston, MA National Science Teachers Association

Conference

4/1/2020 – 4/5/2020

$ 440.00 Registration Cost $ 300.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 400.00 Transportation Cost $ 1,000.00 Lodging Cost $ 2,140.00 Total Est. Cost

20.15.000.240.580.101.001.0000

Costley Middle School

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Deborah Thurlow

East Brunswick, NJ

NJ Music Educators Association (NJMEA)

February Music in Service Conference

2/20/2020 – 2/22/2020

$ 260.00 Substitute Salary

$ 260.00 Total Est. Cost

20.15.000.240.500.215.015.0000

Division of Curriculum Services

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost1. Akeem Adisa

Patrice Coleman Paulette Salomon Dawn Tyler

Washington, DC

National Afterschool Conference

3/15/2020 – 3/18/2020

$ 2,320.00 Registration Cost $ 1,104.00 Transportation Cost $ 3,180.00 Lodging Cost $ 800.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 7.404.00 Total Est. Cost

20.11.000.231.580.028.023.0000

2. Dr. Deborah Harvest Anita Champagne

Somerset, NJ 2020 AASA / NJASA / FEA Women’s

Leadership Conference

3/26/2020 – 3/27/2020

$ 778.00 Registration Cost $ 150.00 Transportation Cost $ 928.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.231.580.028.023.0000 20.11.000.221.580.028.026.0000


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t. Professional Conferences Educational Support Services and Parent Relations Name Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Dr. Gloria P. Watson Monroe, NJ Hot Issues in School

Law 11/19/2019 $ 150.00 Registration Cost

$ 55.00 Transportation Cost $ 205.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000

2. Hawa Koroma Monroe, NJ Transgender and Non-

binary Students: A Framework for

Creating Safe and Supportive Schools

12/11/2019 – 12/12/2019

$ 270.00 Registration Cost $ 42.00 Transportation Cost $ 312.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000

3.

Carla Bell – Gayle Eatontown, NJ Intervention and Referral Services

Workshop

12/11/2019 – 12/13/2019

$ 250.00 Registration Cost $ 142.00 Transportation Cost $ 392.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000

4. Dr. Gloria P. Watson Monroe, NJ Implicit Bias, Equity, Investigations and the

Law

1/23/2020 $ 150.00 Registration Cost $ 55.00 Transportation Cost $ 205.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000

5.

Carla Bell – Gayle Hawa Koroma

Atlanta, GA Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools

Conference

2/16/2020 – 2/18/2020

$ 970.00 Registration Cost $ 313.20 Transportation Cost $ 1,304.44 Lodging Cost $ 462.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 3,094.64 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000


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t. Professional Conferences Fresh Start Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1.

Christina Robinson West Orange, NJ Powerful /Practical Strategies for Reaching

“I Don’t Care!” and Underperforming

Students to Increase Their School Success

11/21/2019 $ 279.00 Registration Cost $ 279.00 Total Est. Cost

20.11.423.240.580.029.029.0000

2.

Dr. Stephen Webb Monroe Township, NJ

Transgender and Non-Binary Students

Professional Conference

12/11/2019 – 12/12/2019

$ 270.00 Registration Cost

$ 270.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.423.240.580.029.029.0000

3. Christina Robinson

West Orange, NJ Do More For Students by Doing Less for

Students

2/12/2020 $ 279.00 Registration Cost

$ 279.00 Total Est. Cost

20.11.423.240.580.029.029.0000

Garvin School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Ivy Peeples Somerset, NJ Community Coaching

Leader in Me 11/20/2019

NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

2. Sharonda Walton Bloomfield, NJ Reducing Anxiety and Defiant Behavior in the

Classroom

12/6/2019 NO COST OT THE DISTRICT

Houston Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Beatrice East

Los Angeles, CA ASCD Empower 20

National Conference 3/11/2020 – 3/15/2020

$ 944.00 Registration Cost $ 720.00 Transportation Cost $ 1,384.40 Lodging Cost $ 363.00 Other Expenses $ 3,411.40 Total Est. Cost

20.11.000.221.580.000.000.9706


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t. Professional Conferences Hughes School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Daphne Polidor

Zania Saul

Montclair, NJ 2020 NJECC NJ Statewide Educational

Technology Conference

1/14/2020


Jackson Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Yvy Joseph

South Bound Brook, NJ

The Leader in Me Principal Community

Coaching Day

11/20/2019


Louverture School Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Belinda Boone

Keicha Byrd Bridget Foreman April Hendricks December Moore Ryan Tol

Bloomfield, NJ Reducing Anxiety and Defiant Behavior in the

Classroom

12/6/2019


2. Ralph Jacob, Jr. Miami, FL Future of Education Conference (FETC)

1/13/2020 – 1/17/2020

$ 650.00 Substitute Salary $ 650.00 Total Est. Cost

20.11.120.100.101.000.000.0000

Division of Operations & Compliance Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Tracy Smith San Antonio, TX Frontline Insights

Summit 2020 3/23/2020 – 3/26/2020

$ 999.00 Registration Cost $ 606.00 Transportation Cost $ 100.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 314.00 Lodging Cost $ 2,019.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000


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t. Professional Conferences Parks Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1.

Leslie Shults Trenton, NJ NJDOE Principal Learning Network

11/12/2019 – 6/30/2020


2. Maria Johnson Bonna Marques Leslie Shults

Union, NJ Connected Action Roadmap (CAR)


3. Danielle Johnson Maria Johnson Bonna Marques Emily Negron Leslie Shults Connie Liristis-Wilson

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers Institute for Improving Student

Achievement (RIISA)

12/3/2019 1/14/2020 3/3/2020

$3,750.00 Registration Cost $3,750.00 Total Est. Cost

20.20.231.200.500.311.011.0000

Special Education Services Department Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Mylene Brown

Livingston, NJ A Person Centered

Approach to Transition Planning for Youth

with Disabilities

11/15/2019


2. Michelle Tiller Bloomfield, NJ Reducing Anxiety and Defiant Behavior in the

Classroom


STEM Academy Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. Trene Barksdale

Sa-Kinah Calder

Newark, NJ Marine Corps Scholarship & Naval Academy Information

Workshop

11/15/2019


2. Eileen Lesko - Eckert Bergen County, NJ Next Gen Personal Finance Fit Lit Camp

1/29/2020 $ 130.00 Substitute Salary $ 130.00 Total Est. Cost

20.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729

Warwick Institute Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost 1. La Shaun Daniels - Edney

Piscataway, NJ The Nurtured Heart

Approach (Helping Children Flourish)

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XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 3. BUSINESS SERVICES On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-w” under Business Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes (Abstain Check #12031512)

Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr. – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes (Abstain Check #12031672)

a. List of Bills (Ratify)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.3 and N.J.S.A. 18A:19-4 authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to make payments between board meetings for all claims that have been duly audited; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached list of bills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratifies the payment of bills on the attached lists totaling $11,765,912.85. (Attachment 3-a)

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

the payment of bills; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation

supporting the attached list of bills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes and approves the payment of bills on the attached lists for the Tuesday, November 12, 2019 board meeting in the amount of

$7,483,342.85 (Attachment 3-b) c. Appropriation Transfers

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and WHEREAS, Board of Education Policy #6422 delineates the process for transfer of funds between line items; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-c)

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

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 provides for a board of education in a Type I School District to requisition Tax-Levy monies from the municipality in an amount estimated to represent the balance of its projected cash flow needs; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $1,862,022.83 for the month of November 2019;


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d. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange –Cont’d NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and direct the Board Secretary to execute and serve the T-1 Request for Tax-Levy monies from the City of East Orange. (Attachment 3-d)

e. Recommendation to Approve Fund Raising Requests

WHEREAS, in accordance with Policy #2430 - Extracurricular Activities, fund-raising activities of extracurricular groups must be approved by the Board upon review by the Superintendent; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has reviewed and supported the attached requests for Fund Raising Activities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Fund Raising Requests on the attached list. (Attachment 3-e)

f. A-148 Secretary’s Report

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

Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and

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

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

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

Period Ending Cash Balance September 30, 2019 $29,098,321.54

g. A-149 Treasurer’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18-A:17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging to the district; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on the Form A-149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;


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g. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – (cont’d) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, for the period ending September 30, 2019 upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, adopt the A-149 and cause it to become a part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-g)

h. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate

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

Superintendent of Schools, and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, certify that, after a review of the Secretary’s Reports, and the A-149 Treasurer’s Reports, and upon consultation with appropriate district officials, to the best of the Board of Education’s knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.12(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (NO ATTACHMENT REQIRED)

i. Donation to Campus Closet from Messiah Baptist Church – (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the donation of $1,500 to be distributed to East Orange Campus Closet from Pastor Dana Owens and the Messiah Baptist Church at no cost to the district. (Attachment 3-i)

j. Novartis iPad Donation – (Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: The East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the donation of 150 iPads to be distributed to East Orange Campus, Cicely Tyson and STEM students from Novartis at no cost to the district.

(Attachment 3-j) k. Student Activity Account – (Mr. Hamilton)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reestablishment of a student activity account for Houston Academy at no cost to the district. (Attachment 3-k)

l. Acceptance of ChromeBooks Donation – (Dr. Adam)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the donation of ChromeBooks from Central Park Eye Care Center to Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy at no cost to the district. (Attachment 3-l)

m. Donation of Technological Devices from the City of East Orange and Novartis – (Ms. Champagne)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the donation from Novartis and the City of East Orange to partnership and promote STEM through Grades K-12 to accept iPads that will be evenly distributed to three (3) high schools and Future Ready certified Schools: Banneker Academy, Langston Hughes and Jackson Academy. The agreed disbursement is that each school will receive 25 iPads at no cost to the district. (Attachment 3-m)

n. Acceptance of Donation from Smith Family Foundation of NJ – (Dr. Harvest, Dr. Watson)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of a donation from the Smith Family Foundation of NJ to be gifted to family (Dionne Warwick Institute). Donation consists of various holiday items such as winter coats, toys, food, Christmas wrap and basic necessities. (Attachment 3-n)

Period Ending Cash Balance September 30, 2019 $29,098,321.54


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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 3. FINANCE o. Permission to Receive Donation - (Dr. Moss-Hasan)

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of a check for $2.60 given to Cicely L. Tyson Elementary School by Box Top Education. (Attachment 3-o)

p. Submission of the EOSD Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for School Years 2019-2020 to the Essex

County Superintendent’s Office

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the EOSD Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the school year 2019-2020 at no cost to the district. The plan will be submitted to the Essex County Superintendent Office by November 15, 2019.

q. Recommendation for Award – RFP No. 3131 Mindfulness in Schools 2019-2020 SY

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes, Title 18A:18A-37, RFP No. 3131 for Mindfulness in Schools for the East Orange School District was posted on September 27, 2019; and WHEREAS, the RFP package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent, which included specifications for the RFP developed by the Department of Educational Support Services and Parent Relations; and; WHEREAS, all proposals received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing Agent on October 15, 2019; and WHEREAS, the following response was received:

Zensational Kids, LLC 26 Highland Road Montvale, NJ 07645

WHEREAS, the response was reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and evaluated by a committee of two members, consisting of the following persons;

1. Dr. Gloria Watson, Director of ESS&PR 2. Ms. Vanessa Ming, Supervisor of Educational Support Services

WHEREAS, the evaluation process resulted in a recommendation to award a contract to Zensational Kids, LLC for the purchase of their services as it relates to the Mindfulness in Schools Program, and; WHEREAS, funds will be made available from account numbers: 20.11.000.218.320.028.046.0000; - for 14 schools, Not to Exceed $47,000. 20.20.235.200.300.028.046.0000; - for 8 schools, Not to Exceed $34,000.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to Zensational Kids, LLC., for the Mindfulness in Schools Program for the 2019-2020 SY in accordance with their RFP proposal, No. 3131.


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r. Recommendation for Award – RFP No. 3130 Positive Discipline in the School & Classroom - 2019-

2020 SY

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes, Title 18A:18A-37, RFP No. 3130 for a Positive Discipline Program within the East Orange School District was posted on September 27, 2019; and WHEREAS, the RFP package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent, which included specifications for the RFP developed by the Department of Educational Support Services and Parent Relations; and; WHEREAS, all proposals received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing Agent on October 15, 2019; and WHEREAS, the following response was received:

1) Developing Capable Kids

215 Village Road Green Village, NJ 07935

WHEREAS, the response was reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and evaluated by a committee of two members, consisting of the following persons;

2. Dr. Gloria P. Watson, Director of ESS&PR 3. Ms. Vanessa Ming, Supervisor of Educational Support Services

WHEREAS, the evaluation process resulted in a recommendation to award a contract to Developing Capable Kids, 215 Village Road, Green Village, NJ for the purchase of services as it relates to their Positive Discipline Program in the amount not to exceed $33,250.00; and WHEREAS, funds will be made available from account number: 20.20.281.200.300.028.046.0000;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to Developing Capable Kids, for their Positive Discipline in the School & Classroom Program for the 2019-2020 SY in accordance with their RFP proposal, No. 3130.

s. Recommendation for Award – RFP No. 3135 in School Pull Out Tutoring Program for Gordon Parks

Academy and Truth Middle School 2019-2020 SY

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes, Title 18A:18A-37, RFP No. 3135 for an In-School Pull Out Tutoring Program for Gordon Parks Academy and Truth Middle School was posted on October 10, 2019; and WHEREAS, the RFP package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent, which included specifications for the RFP developed by the school Principals, Dr. Monica Burton, and Ms. Leslie Shults; and; WHEREAS, all proposals received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing Agent on October 24, 2019; and WHEREAS, the following response was received:

1. Catapult Learning, LLC

2 Aquarium Drive, Suite 100 Camden, NJ 08103

2. Sylvan Learning 123 North Union Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016


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s. Recommendation for Award – RFP No. 3135 in School Pull out Tutoring Program for Gordon Parks Academy and Truth Middle School 2019-2020 SY – Cont’d WHEREAS, the responses were reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and evaluated by a committee of three members, consisting of the following persons;

1. Dr. Monica Burton, Principal,- Truth Middle School 2. Ms. Ebony White, - Literacy Coach – Truth Middle School 3. Ms. Leslie Shults, Principal – Gordon Parks Academy

WHEREAS, the evaluation process resulted in a recommendation to award a contract to Sylvan Learning for the purchase of services as it relates to their In-School Pull Out Tutoring Program at a cost of $945 per day, per school with services to begin November 2019, through March 2020, and; WHEREAS, funds will be made available from account numbers: 20.20.236.100.300.311.011.0000 – Gordon Parks Academy Cost NTE $20,000.00 20.20.236.100.300.216.016.0000 – Truth Middle School Cost NTE $46,100.00

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to Sylvan Learning for their services as it relates to the In-School Pull Out Tutoring Program for Gordon Parks Academy and Truth Middle School, for the 2019-2020 SY in accordance with their RFP proposal, No. 3135.

t. Resolution Authorizing the East Orange School District to enter into the New Jersey Cooperative

Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Pricing Agreement

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and WHEREAS, the County of Bergen, hereinafter referred to as the “Lead Agency " has offered voluntary participation in the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance # CK04- a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; WHEREAS, on November 12, 2019, the governing body of the East Orange School District, County of Essex, State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: TITLE This Resolution shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the East Orange School District with the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance through Bergen County, No. CK-04-. AUTHORITY Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the School Business Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency. CONTRACTING UNIT The Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey. EFFECTIVE DATE This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.


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u. A Resolution Permitting the East Orange School District to Purchase Various Technology Related

Products and Services through the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (“ACES”) Bid Cooperative Pricing System ID #E8801-ACESCPS

The ACES Cooperative Pricing System #E8801-ACESCPS A Resolution Authorizing the East Orange School District to Enter into A Cooperative Pricing Agreement for the Purchase of Technology, Work, Materials, and Supplies WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11 and 40A:11-10 authorizes local district boards of education to enter into cooperative pricing agreements with local government units, i.e. municipalities and counties, (hereinafter local units”); and WHEREAS, NJSBA has offered voluntary participation in a cooperative pricing system for the group purchase of digital and electronic products and services and other technology products and programs to be purchased by local units; and services and such other items or services as two or more participating local units in the system agree can be purchased on a cooperative basis; and WHEREAS, the East Orange School District in the county of Essex, in the State of New Jersey, desires to participate in NJSBA’s Cooperative Pricing System; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the 12th day of November, 2019 by the East Orange School District, in the county of Essex, State of New Jersey, as follows: Technology Related Products and Services through the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (“ACES”) Bid Cooperative Pricing System ID #E8801-ACESCPS This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the “ACES Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the East Orange School District. AUTHORITY Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11 and 40A:11-10, the School Business Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into NJSBA’s ACES Cooperative Pricing System Agreement. CONTRACTING UNIT The New Jersey School Boards Association shall be responsible for complying with the “Public School Contracts Law,” N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. all other applicable laws in connection with the preparation, bidding, negotiation and execution of contracts in connection with NJSBA’s ACES Cooperative Pricing System. EFFECTIVE DATE This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.


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v. Recommendation for Award of Contract, RFP No. 3113 – Financial Management System for the East Orange School District 2019-2020 SY WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contracts Law and New Jersey Statutes, Title 18A-18A-37, the request for proposals for a Financial Management System for the East Orange School District (RFP No. 3113) was advertised and posted to our website on July 22, 2019; and

WHEREAS, all proposals received in response were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing Agent on August 13, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the Board received responses from the following:

1) Computer Solutions Inc. – 6 Commerce Street, Suite 2, Branchburg, NJ 08876 2) Scubel, LLC.190 Route 18 No. Suite 101, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 3) Infolob Solutions, Inc. 909 Lake Carolyn Pkwy, Suite 300, Irving TX 75039 4) Weidenhammer Systems Corp.935 Berkshire Blvd. Wyomissing PA 19610 5) Systems 3000 Inc. – 615 Hope Road, Eatontown, NJ 07724 6) Focus School Software, LLC 475 Central Ave, Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 7) Keystone Info System 1000 S. Lenola Road, Suite 101, Maple Shade NJ 08052

WHEREAS, the responses were reviewed by an evaluation committee of twelve (12) stake holders from various departments; and WHEREAS, a thorough review by the evaluation committee narrowed the pool of prospective vendors down to two (2) finalists – Systems 3000 Inc. and Computer Solutions Inc. – and resulted in a recommendation to award a contract to Computer Solutions Inc. for a Financial Management System for the East Orange School District, in accordance with their response; and; WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approved a resolution to award a contract to Computer Solutions Inc. for a Financial Management System for the East Orange School District, to begin implementation in the 2019-2020 SY, in accordance with their submitted proposal; and WHEREAS, negotiations with Computer Solutions Inc. failed to result in a contract to provide the services set forth in RFP No. 3113 in accordance with the District’s requirements, and the East Orange Board of Education determined Computer Solutions Inc. to be in material default of its obligations under RFP No. 3113 and so notified the company on November 6, 2019; and WHEREAS, based on the evaluation committee’s prior determination that Systems 3000 Inc. was the second finalist qualified to provide services as per the specifications in relation to RFP No. 3113, the Business Administrator and Purchase Agent recommend that the contract for a Financial Management System for the East Orange School District be awarded to Systems 3000 Inc., in accordance with their response to RFP No. 3113, in an amount not to exceed $199,495.00 for the initial implementation/start-up cost; and WHEREAS, funds will be made available through 20.11.000.251.592.028.020.0000, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby awards a contract to Systems 3000 Inc., in relation to RFP No. 3113, for a Financial Management System to begin implementation in the 2019-2020 SY, in accordance with their submitted proposal.


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w. Resolution Approving the Medical Renewal Contract with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New

Jersey

WHEREAS, pursuant to the collective bargaining agreements, East Orange Board of Education is required to provide group medical coverage for certain school employees and their eligible dependents; and WHEREAS, East Orange Board of Education continually seeks to do so at the lowest reasonable costs to the Board without sacrificing existing benefit levels; and WHEREAS, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has proposed a twelve-month renewal for the medical program with vision exam, that reflects a 9.5% increase in the premiums; and WHEREAS, Acrisure, the East Orange Board of Education’s Broker of Record, has reviewed the proposals and recommends its approval; and WHEREAS, for the same or better coverage as has been provided by East Orange Board of Education, the proposal from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ is the lowest and/or most advantageous to East Orange Board of Education, cost and other factors considered; and WHEREAS, that East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby agree to budget sufficient funding for the premium associated with the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ group medical coverage with vision exam. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, East Orange Board of Education is desirous of awarding the medical contract through Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, 3 Penn Plaza East PP13S, Newark, NJ 07105, for a term to be effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 with the following rates:

Plan/Coverage Description HORIZON FINAL Renewal Medical Cost w. Vision Exam

OMNIA - 10 1-1-2020 to 12-31-2020

Single $709.30 Member & Spouse/Partner $1,418.61 Family $2,028.71 Parent & Child $1,319.65 DA- 10 1-1-2020 to 12-31-2020

Single $903.61

Member & Spouse/Partner $1,807.21

Family $2,584.40

Parent & Child $1,681.04


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w. Resolution Approving the Medical Renewal Contract with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey – Cont’d


DA- 15

Single $860.19


Family $2,460.23


POS- 10

Single $827.93


Family $2,369.49


DA- 1525

Single $834.89


Family $2,387.89


POS- 1525

Single $761.41


Family $2,177.72


DA- 2030

Single $784.71


Family $2,244.34



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w. Resolution Approving the Medical Renewal Contract with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey – Cont’d


POS- 2020 1-1-2020 to 12-31-2020

Single $713.92


Family $2,048.07


DA- 2035

Single $675.04


Family $1,930.72


POS- 2035

Single $614.97


Family $1,761.88


RETIREE COVERAGE

Pre-65 Surviving Spouses- DA 10

Single $1,017.96


Family $2,525.18


MEDICARE ADVANTAGE- Surviving Spouses

PPO w. Rx (MAPPD) $594.93

PPO w. Rx (MAPPD) $645.66


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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 4. MAINTENANCE SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve items “a” under Maintenance: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


a. Recommendation for the Use of Facility

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:20-20; 34 permits the use of school property for various purposes; and WHEREAS, District Policy/Regulation #7510 states that all requests for the Use of Facility need board approval; and WHEREAS, the following organizations have submitted their requests and have been supported by administration and the maintenance committee

No. Organization Schedule Title School/Location Event Date

1 ROBESON CLASSIC

ROBESON ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME BOWSER CAFE

JUNE 11 & JUNE 12, 2020 (THURS-FRI)

2

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

C/O J. DIEGO MEMORIAL OF

CHRIST’S DEATH EO CAMPUS – AUDITORIUM APRIL 7, 2020 (TUES)

3

THREE STAGES LEARNING

CENTER TRICKY TRAY FUNDRAISER

EO CAMPUS – CAFÉ DECEMBER 13, 2019 (FRI)

4

GREEN’S SCHOOL OF MARTIAL

ARTS MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT

EO CAMPUS – GYM FEBRUARY 16, 2020 (SUN)

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

EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION

On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve the following walk-on resolutions #1: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


BE IT RESOLVED, the resolution of the East Orange Board of Education authorizing execution of

employment contract with Beth Brooks as Business Administrator as approved by the County Superintendent.


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EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION

On the motion of Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, duly seconded by Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., the members of the Board voted to approve the following Walk-on Resolution #2: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


BE IT RESOLVED, the resolution of the East Orange Board of Education approving settlement with R.L.M. in the amount of $28,305.00 to settle a workers comp claim. The employee no longer to be employed by the district.

XII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Tucker read the following notice:

The East Orange Board of Education will hold its next REGULARLY SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Administrative Offices, 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, NJ. The Board of Education will retire to Executive Session after “Comments from the Public” in which they will discuss matters pertaining to negotiations, personnel and/or litigation. The Board will resume the regular public meeting at or about 8:00 p.m.; immediately following the Executive Session.

On the motion of Mr. Vernon Pullins, Jr., duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, the members of the Board voted to approve to adjourn the meeting: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis – Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


The meeting adjourned at or about 9:28 p.m. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary BOARD APPROVED

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