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EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION199 FOURTH AVENUE
EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
East Orange Board of Education Tuesday, February 10, 2015 – 6:00 P.M.199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. BOARD OF EDUCATION
A. PRESENTATION
1. The Mayor of East Orange, Honorable Lester E. Taylor, III, will present a framed copy of theStar Ledger front page article about the Campus High School Boys Basketball Team to theBoard of Education on behalf of the Basketball Team Players and Coaches.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education approves the minutes of the followingmeetings:
January 13, 2015
V. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OFEDUCATION
VII. COMMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT
VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
IX. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
X. RECOMMENCE PUBLIC MEETING
XI. ROLL CALL
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
a. PARCC Parent Workshop
b. Quality School of Dental School of Technology, Inc. (Guidance)
c. Cicely L. Tyson School 2015 Senior Promd. After School Credit Recovery Teacher (Math)
e. Pennies for Patients
f. Mobile Dentists: Smile Programg. Workshops: Teen Dating Abuse Project (TDA) Project
h. Consequences of Crimei. School Picture Day for WE Academy
j. Strengthening Families of Essex (SFoE) Programk. Our Success is Inspired by Our History
l. New Jersey State Step Association Step Competitionm. Accuplacer Exam
n. Youth in Action
o. Sadie Nash Leadershipp. Student Recommendations for In-District Alternative Program Placement
q. Pre-Employment Training Program
r. 2015 NJ Student Health Survey
s. Essex County Bar Foundation: Annual Bar Contestt. Approve the 2015 Early Childhood Parent Survey for Distribution
u. Transportation to District’s Higher Minds of Tomorrow Intervention Conventionv. Project “Yest We Can” School Health Curricula Program Implemented by “From the Start”
Organization
w. Black History Presentation “Harriet Tubman – Herselfx. Student Disciplinary Hearings – Recommendations for Out of District Alternative Education
Placement
y. Student Disciplinary Hearings - Expulsions
z. Student Disciplinary Hearings – Recommendations for In-District Alternative EducationPlacement
aa. Student Disciplinary Hearings – Return to Campus High School
bb. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Monthly Incident Reportingcc. Field Trips
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
a. Retirements
b. Resignation
c. Separationd. Recession of Leaves of Absence
e. Leaves of Absence
f. Transfersg Salary Adjustments
h. Appointments – Federal Grants – No Child Left Behind – Title I Staffing – 2014-2014 SYi. Approval Extra Curricula and Co-curricular Appointments –Various Locations – 2014-2015 SY
j. Granting of Request for Extended Sick Leavek. Denial of Request for Extended Sick Leave
l. Agenda Change/Correctionm. Appointments
n. Staff Appointments
o Other Separationp. Professional Conferences
q. Salary Adjustments Addendum – East Orange Secretaries Association – 2012 -13, 2013-14 &
2014-15 S/Y
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
a. List of Bills (Ratify)
b. List of Billsc. Appropriation Transfers
d. Appropriation Transfers – ECPA/Fund 15
e. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange
f. Recommendation to Approve Fund Raising Requests
g. Requests for Authorization to Participation in the Educational Services Commission of MorrisCounty for NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016
h. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational ServicesCommision for 2015-2016 SY
i. Recommendation for Award of Bid – Carpetry and Related Hardware Supply Itemsj. Resolution Authorizing Vehicle Purchase for $32,681.40 with Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc., an
Approved State Contract Vendor for Board of Education Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10Ak. Barnes & Noble Book Donation
l. Authorization for Use of Funds – Annual EOHS/CHS Alumni Basketball Game Fund
m. Acceptance of Donation from the Pajama Program
n. A-148 Secretary’s Report
o. A-149 Treasurer’s Reportp. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate
q. Authorize Continuation of COPS in School Program (School Resource Officer Program)r. Establish Overtime Hourly Rate for Police Coverage
s. Establish Overtime Hourly Rate for East Orange Superior Officerst. Authorization of Payment for Police Coverage
u. Indemnification Agreement
v. Recommendation to Award Professional Services Contract for Environmental Remediation
Services to Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) at Gordon Parks Academy
w. Acceptance of Donation from Montclair State University (MSU)x. Recommendation for Award of Contract–Educational Staffing Svc (for Substitute Teachers) to
the Division of Human Resources for Various Schools within the EOSD, 2014-2015 SY
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
4. MAINTENANCE SERVICES
a. Recommendation for the Use of Facility
XIII. CLOSING STATEMENT/ADJOURNMENT
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
a. PARCC Parent Workshop – (Moss-Hasan, Jacob, Heaphy, Hamilton, Johnson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the PARCC Parent Workshop presented by Mrs. Moss-
Hasan (Cicely L. Tyson Elementary School), Mr. Jacob (Johnnie Cochran Academy), Mr.Heaphy (Edward T. Bowser), Mr. Johnson (Ecole Toussaint Louverture and Mr. Hamilton
(Whitney Houston) on Monday, February 23rd, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at Cicely Tyson Elementary
School at a cost of $250 per school to the district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction ofthe Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it
provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from saidvendor/consultant.
(Account Codes: 15.20.231.200.800.312.012.9626
15.20.231.200.600.338.038.9268
15.20.231.200.600.307.007.962615.20.231.200.800.310.010.9626
15.20.231.200.800.304.004.9626)
b. Quality School of Dental School of Technology, Inc. (Guidance) – (Champagne)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves Joyce Bryant of Quality Dental School of Technology, Inc.
to expose/train students regarding CTE Careers in dental tech at Cicely L. Tyson School for
11th and 12th grade students, two times a week from February 2015 to June 20, 2015 at a cost tothe District of $4,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of
the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have itprovided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said
vendor/consultant.
(Account Code: 15.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000)
c. Cicely L. Tyson School 2015 Senior Prom – (Champagne)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the Senior Class of the Cicely L. Tyson School ofPerforming and Fine Arts to hold their prom at The Atrium in West Orange, NJ on Thursday,
June 4, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at no cost to the District.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
d. After School Credit Recovery Teacher (Math) – (Champagne)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the implementation of AFTER SCHOOL CREDIT
RECOVERY MATH TEACHER for 60 minutes after school (3:10 – 4:10 pm), Tuesday –Thursday, at a cost not to exceed $2,000 (The math teacher will replace the science teacher).
The program will commence on February 10, 2014 and continue through June 12, 2015.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of
the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have itprovided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said
vendor/consultant.
(Account Code: 15.15.140.100.101.203.003.9727)
e. Pennies for Patients – (Jackson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the Student Council of Langston Hughes School tospearhead a participation by Langston Hughes School in the Pennies for Patients Campaign
during the month of April 2015 at no cost to the District.
f. Mobile Dentists: Smile Program – (Jackson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves PreK-5th grade students to participate in the MobileDentist, Smile Program at Langston Hughes School, 160 Rhode Island Avenue, on February
18, 2015 at no cost to the District.
g. Workshops: Teen Dating Abuse Project – (Matadin)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves a series of three workshops: “Three Dating Abuse (TDA)
Project,” which is a metaphor that offers a comprehensive classroom experience for high
school students. This program provides the information needed to help prevent teens fromentering into or remaining in abusive dating relationships. Fresh Start Academy High School
students will experience these workshops on dates to be determined during the 2014-2015
school year. There will be no cost to the district.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
h. Consequences of Crime – (Burton)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves having the Consequences of Crime assembly program
facilitated by the Juvenile Detention Center in WE Academy on February 27, 2015 for studentsages 8 to 12 at no cost to the District.
i. School Picture Day for WE Academy – (Burton)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves School Picture Day at WE Academy on February 11,
2015, with a make up day taking place on February 12, 2015. The services will be donated by
Mario Irvin Photography at no cost to the district and a reduced cost to families.
j. Strengthening Families of Essex (SFofE) Program – (Burton)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the implementation of the Strengthening Families of
Essex (SFoE) program at WE Academy for 14 weeks from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at no cost tothe District under the supervision of the Family Connections clinician assigned to WE
Academy at no cost to the District.
k. Our Success is Inspired by Our History – (Burton)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves a presentation titled, “Our Success is Inspired by OurFuture” at WE Academy on February 18, 2015 at no cost to the District.
l. New Jersey State Step Association Step Competition – (Cahoon)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the East Orange Campus Step Club of 12 students to
become members of the New Jersey State Step Association. The NJSSA membership is $300
annually. The cost to the District is $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: 15.15.190.100.800.101.001.0000)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
m. Accuplacer Exam– (Cahoon)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves 371 students to travel to Essex County College and take
the Accuplacer Placement Exam on Friday, February 20, 2015 at a cost to the District of $1,456for transportation.
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 saidvendor/consultant.
(Account Code: 15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523)
n. Youth in Action – (Cahoon)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the participation of the EOCHS students in conjunction
with the Rutgers Student Teaching Program Youth in Action. The event will culminate atRutgers on May 5, 2015. This program is at no cost to the District.
o. Sadie Nash Leadership– (Cahoon)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the partnership in the Sadie Nash Leadership Project a
mentorship program that will mentor the ladies of East Orange Campus High School at nocost to the District.
p. Student Recommendations for In-District Alternative Program Placement – (Harvest, Watson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation for in-district alternative program
placement for four (4) students.
q. Pre-Employment Training Program – (Harvest, Watson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves Educational Consultant Debbie Warner to provide Pre-
Employment & Technology Training Workshops for parents for parents. Session 1: Feb. 17,19, 24, 26, March 3 & 5, 2015. Session 2: March 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 & 31 2015 at a cost not to
exceed $5,000. Training sessions will take place at the East Orange Public Library.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of
the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have itprovided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said
vendor/consultant.
(Account Code: 15.11.800.330.320.028.046.0000)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
r. 2015 New Jersey Student Health Survey – (Griffin, Tyler)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the participation of Cicely Tyson Middle/High School,East Orange Campus High School and East Orange STEM High School in the 2015 New Jersey
Student Health Survey (NJSHS) at no cost to the District.
s. Essex County Bar Foundation: Annual Essay Contest – (Griffin, Santos)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves all middle school programs to participate in the Essex
County Bar Foundation’s annual essay contest. Participation is at no cost to the District.
t. Approve the 2015 Early Childhood Parent Survey for Distribution – (DeFrancesco)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the format and content of the 2015 Early Childhood
Parent Survey for distribution to preschool parents in district and collaborating daycareproviders at no cost to the District.
u. Transportation in District’s Higher Minds of Tomorrow Inventions Convention – (Griffin)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the presentation of the East Orange School District’s
Invention Convention and transportation of participants from the district’s school to BowserSchool and from Bowser back to the District school on April 2, 2015 at a cost to the District not
to exceed $1,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction ofthe Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it
provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said
vendor/consultant.
(Account Code: 15.11.000.270.0517.000.028.033.9713)
v. Project “Yes, We Can” School Health Curricula Program Implemented by “From the Start”
Organization – (Griffin, Adisa)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves East Orange School students from Healy Middle School,
Costley Middle School, Truth Middle School, Houston Middle School, Fresh StartMiddle/High School, Tyson Middle/High School, STEM Middle/High School and Campus
High School to participate in the “YES WE CAN” School Health Curricula Programimplemented by the “FROM THE START” organization during the 2014-15 and 2015-16
academic year at no cost to the district.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
w. Black History Presentation “Harriet Tubman – Herself” – (Hamilton)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves a Black History presentation of the one woman show,
Harriet Tubman-Herself on February 12, 2015 presented by Christine Dixon at no cost to theDistrict.
x. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for Out of District Alternative Education
Placement – (Harvest, Watson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation to Out-of-District Alternative
Education Program placement for six (6) students listed as a result of disciplinary hearings:
1. #2022974
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2022974 held before a committee ofthe Board of Education on January 14, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Out-of-District Alternative Placement;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded tothe student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
2. #2010430
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2010430 held before a committee ofthe Board of Education on January 21, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Out-of-District Alternative Placement;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
x. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for Out of District Alternative Education
Placement – (cont’d)
3. #2100529
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report andtranscript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2100529 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 15, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Out-of-District Alternative Placement;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
4. #2040015
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2040015 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 15, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderanceof competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Out-of-District Alternative Placement;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
5. #2051897
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2051897 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 15, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderanceof competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Out-of-District Alternative Placement;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded tothe student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
x. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for Out of District Alternative EducationPlacement – (cont’d)
6. #2041018
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2041018 held before a committee ofthe Board of Education on January 15, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Out-of-District Alternative Placement;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 haveit provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said
vendor/consultant.
(Account Code: 15.11.000.100.561.028.046.0000) - $40,590.00 for 5 students
y. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for Expulsion – (Harvest, Watson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation approves” the recommendation ofexpulsion for three (3) students listed as a result of disciplinary hearings at no cost to the
District.
1. #2010465
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report andtranscript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2010465 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 14, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Expulsion with a resource packet; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
y. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for Expulsion (cont’d)
2. #2023458
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report andtranscript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2023458 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 14, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderanceof competent and credible evidence as follows:
Expulsion with a resource packet; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
3. #20110484
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report andtranscript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #20110484 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 22, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderanceof competent and credible evidence.
Expulsion with a resource packet; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
z. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for In-District Alternative Education
Placement – (Harvest, Watson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation to In-District Alternative Education
Program placement for ten (10) student listed as a result of disciplinary hearings:
1. #2101923
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report andtranscript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2101923 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 12, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
z. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for In-District Alternative EducationPlacement (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded tothe student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
2. #2032200
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2032200 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 12, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school day
3. #2063244
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2063244 held before a committee ofthe Board of Education on January 21, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded tothe student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
4. #20131400
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #20131400 held before a committee ofthe Board of Education on January 14, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded tothe student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
z. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for In-District Alternative EducationPlacement (cont’d)
5. #2000359
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2000359 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 14, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded tothe student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
6. #2012145
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2012145 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 15, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderanceof competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
7. #2042175
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report andtranscript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2042175 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 22, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderanceof competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
z. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for In-District Alternative EducationPlacement (cont’d)
8. #20111478
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #20111478 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 12, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
9. #20111256
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report andtranscript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #20111256 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 22, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
10. #2100971
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report andtranscript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #20131400 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 22, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
aa. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations to Return to Campus High School –(Harvest, Watson)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation to return to Campus High Schoolfor three (3) students listed as a result of disciplinary hearings:
1. #2081274
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2081274 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 14, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderanceof competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Return to Campus High School with
Behavioral Contract; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded tothe student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
2. #2032236
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2032236 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 21, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance
of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Return to Campus High School with
Behavioral Contract; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
3. #2061398
RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, having considered the report and
transcript of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2061398 held before a committee of
the Board of Education on January 212 2015, hereby determines based upon thepreponderance of competent and credible evidence as follows:
Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Return to Campus High School with
Behavioral Contract; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to
the student’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
bb. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Monthly Incident Reporting – (Scott, Harvest)
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, accepts the report of 2 incidents for January 2015 for the NJDOEmonthly reporting of HIB.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
cc. Field Trips
No.
Names(s) Destination
Reason (includeincentive & benefit)
Date(s)
Cost/Budgets
SB - School Based/GB - GrantBased/
AB - Arts Based Budgets
1 Ms. L. Craighead63 students12 staff members6 parent chaperonesGarvin School
UpperMontclair, NJ
To visitTheatreworks USAat MontclairUniversity(Educational)
2/11/15 $ 499.20 Transportation$ 684.00 Admissions$1,183.20 Total15.20.218.200.516.308.026.9019 (GB)15.20.218.100.500.308.026.9019 (GB)
2 Dr. N. Crews70 students7 staff membersTyson M/H School
Union, NJ To visit the UnionSports Arena(Incentive &Rewards)
2/12/15 $624.00 Transportation$624.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)
3 Ms. A. Muniz12 students2 staff membersCampus High School
Carteret, NJUnion City, NJColonia, NJSouth Orange,NJ
To participate in theNJSSA High SchoolStep Competition(Educational,Enrichment &Rewards)
2/14/152/28/153/14/153/20/15
$ 624.00 Transportation$ 960.00 Admissions$1,584.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.312.012.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.312.012.0000 (SB)
4 Ms. S. Greeley63 students12 staff members7 parent chaperonesGarvin School
Montville, NJ To visit Kidnetic(Educational)
2/17/15 $ 540.80 Transportation$ 720.00 Admissions$1,260.80 Total15.20.218.200.516.308.026.9019 (GB)15.20.218.100.500.308.026.9019 (GB)
5 Ms. L. Tazewell30 students4 staff membersTyson M/H School
East Orange, NJ To visit the EastOrange PublicLibrary(Educational)
2/23/15 $192.40 Transportation$192.40 Total15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)
6 Mr. F. Goode88 students4 staff members7 parent chaperonesTyson M/H School
Newark, NJ To attend theStudent Showcase atthe PrudentialCenter(Educational &Enrichment)
2/25/15 $ 780.00 Transportation$2,963.80 Admissions$3,743.80 Total15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.203.003.0000 (SB)
7 Ms. K. Bailey45 students7 staff membersTyson M/H School
New York City,NY
To visit the Museumof Natural History(Educational)
2/25/15 $ 722.80 Transportation$ 806.00 Admissions$1,528.80 Total15.15.000.270.510.203.003.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.203.003.0000 (SB)
8 Ms. J. James42 students5 staff membersTyson M/H School
Livingston, NJ Choir to perform atthe St. BarnabasMedical Center(Educational &Enrichment)
2/26/15 No cost to the district(transportation paid for by St.Barnabas Medical Center)
9 Ms. B. Froehlich10 students1 staff memberSTEM Academy
Rockaway, NJ To attend a Girls inEngineering trip atthe PicatinnyArsenal(Educational)
2/26/15 $390.00 Transportation$130.00 Substitute Salary$520.00 Total15.15.140.100.101.102.002.9719 (SB)15.15.140.100.101.102.002.0000 (SB)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
cc. Field Trips
No.
Names(s) Destination
Reason (includeincentive & benefit)
Date(s)
Cost/Budgets
SB - School Based/GB - GrantBased/
AB - Arts Based Budgets
10 Mr. J. Refinski20 students2 staff membersSTEM Academy
Philadelphia,PA
To attend the 2015Philadelphia ModelUnited NationalConference(Educational)
2/26/15thru3/1/15
$1,872.00 Transportation$2,825.00 Admissions$ 260.00 Substitute Salary$4,957.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.102.002.0000 (SB)15.15.140.100.101.102.002.0000 (SB)
11 Ms. A. McCaskill7 students1 staff member2 parent chaperonesCochran Academy
Edison, NJ To attend theOdyssey of the MindTournament(Enrichment)
2/28/15 $468.00 Transportation$468.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.338.038.5523 (SB)
12 Tsgt. Thomas30 students3 staff membersCampus High School
Passaic, NJ To attend the drillcompetition atPassaic High School(Educational &Enrichment)
2/28/15 $468.00 Transportation$468.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)
13 Mr. F. Goode88 students4 staff members7 parent chaperonesTyson M/H School
Philadelphia,PA
Marching Band toperform for thehalftime show at thePhiladelphia 76ersgame
(Educational &Enrichment)
3/2/15 $2,496.00 Transportation$4,010.00 Admissions$6,506.00 Total15.15.401.100.580.203.003.0000 (SB)
14 Ms. E. Lesko-Eckert8 students
1 staff memberSTEM Academy
East Orange, NJ Walking trip toattend Read Across
America atWahlstromAcademy(Educational)
3/2/15thru
3/6/15
$130.00 Substitute Salary$130.00 Total
15.15.140.100.101.102.002.0000 (SB)
15 Ms. L. Luckshire50 students3 staff members5 parent chaperonesLouverture
New York City,NY
To visit theAmerican Museumof Natural History(Educational)
3/4/15 $1,008.80 Transportation$ 696.00 Admissions$1,704.80 Total15.15.000.270.512.310.010.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.310.010.0000 (SB)
16 Mr. R. DeVeaux30 students5 staff membersTyson M/H School
Cedar Grove,NJ
To attend the MaleYouth LeadershipConference at theEssex County PoliceAcademy
(Educational)
3/6/15 $416.00 Transportation$416.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)
17 Ms. B. Froehlich30 students3 staff members
STEM Academy
Flanders, NJ To attend the FRCRoboticsCompetition at Mt.
Olive High School(Educational)
3/6/153/7/153/8/15
$1,534.00 Transportation$1,534.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
cc. Field Trips
No.
Names(s) Destination
Reason (includeincentive & benefit)
Date(s)
Cost/Budgets
SB - School Based/GB - GrantBased/
AB - Arts Based Budgets18 Mr. J. Williams
30 students10 staff members
FSA Middle School
Newark, NJ To visit RutgersUniversity(Educational)
3/9/15 $156.00 Transportation$156.00 Total15.11.423.270.512.145.045.0000 (SB)
19 Mr. A. Jefferson38 students2 staff members
Tyson M/H School
Ridgefield Park,NJ
To visit StarplexCinemas to view apast and present
film study(Educational)
3/13/15 $442.00 Transportation$442.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)
20 Ms. L. Gopal38 students
2 staff membersCampus High School
Wayne, NJ Choir and jazzstudents to perform
at William PattersonCollege(Educational)
3/15/15 $442.00 Transportation$260.00 Substitute Salary
$662.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)
21 Ms. P. York
40 students4 staff members4 parent chaperonesCampus High School
Paterson, NJ
Nutley, NJ
To visit Hohokus
School and HohokusTechnical School(Educational)
3/26/15 No cost to the district
(transportation provided byHohokus Vocational School)
22 Ms. B. Froehlich30 students3 staff membersSTEM Academy
Bridgewater, NJ To attend the FRCRobotics Comp./Bridgewater-RaritanHigh School(Educational)
3/27/153/28/153/29/15
$1,534.00 Transportation$1,534.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.102.002.5523 (SB)
23 Mr. A. Jefferson18 students2 staff membersTyson M/H School
HamiltonTownship, NJ
To visit Grounds forSculpture to view apast and presentfilm study
(Educational)
4/2/15 $468.00 Transportation$468.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)
24 Ms. C. Malone-Brown25 students8 staff members
FSHS Academy
Pine Brook, NJ To visit the SkyZone IndoorTrampoline Park
(Educational)
4/16/15 $ 364.00 Transportation$1,109.06 Admissions$1,473.06 Total
15.11.423.270.512.029.029.5523 (SB)15.11.423.100.800.029.029.0000 (SB)
25 Ms. Farese27 students2 staff members2 parent chaperonesLangston Hughes
4/17/15 To visit the PaperMill Playhouse tosee play "TheLightning Thief"(Educational)
4/17/15 $255.00 Admissions$280.80 Transportation$535.80 Total15.15.190.100.800.306.006.0000 (SB)15.15.000.270.512.306.006.5523 (SB)
26 Ms. Yasell25 students2 staff membersCampus High School
New York, NY To visit ElRepertorio Espanolto see the play "EnTiempo de lasMariposas"(Educational)
4/29/15 $ 884.00 Transportation$ 800.00 Admissions$ 390.00 Substitute Salary$1,944.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
cc. Field Trips
No.
Names(s) Destination
Reason (includeincentive & benefit)
Date(s)
Cost/Budgets
SB - School Based/GB - GrantBased/
AB - Arts Based Budgets27 Ms. A. Nunes
14 students4 staff members
Campus High School
West Windsor,NJ
To attend the Dareto Dream StudentLeadership
Conference atMercer CountyCollege(Educational)
4/30/15 $260.00 Substitute Salary$260.00 Total15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)
28 Mr. W. Miller40 students4 staff membersCampus High School
New York, NY To visit Ellis Islandand the Statue ofLiberty(Educational)
5/8/15 $442.00 Transportation$130.00 Substitute Salary$572.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)
29 Ms. L. Blaskewicz85 students9 staff members8 parent chaperonesWarwick Institute
Point Pleasant,NJ
To visit theJenkinson'sAquarium(Educational)
5/14/15 $ 863.20 Transportation$ 573.00 Admissions$1,436.20 Total15.15.000.270.512.309.009.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.309.009.0000 (SB)
30 Ms. M. Guy79 students14 staff members17 parent chaperonesLangston Hughes
Secaucus, NJ To visit the FieldStation: Dinosaurs(Educational)
5/15/15 $ 728.00 Transportation$2,003.00 Admissions$2,659.00 Total15.20.218.100.500.306.026.9019 (GB)15.20.218.200.516.306.026.9019 (GB)
31 MSgt Rivera20 students3 staff membersCampus High School
Cuddeback-ville, NY
To attend the CampTurrell Triathlon(Educational)
5/16/15 $722.80 Transportation$722.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)
32 Dr. F. Fortun20 students
4 staff membersCampus High School
Montreal,Canada
To take aneducational tour
(Educational)
5/20/15thru
5/23/15
$4,300.00 Transportation$1,000.00 Admissions
$ 780.00 Substitute Salary$3,000.00 Lodging$ 700.00 Meals$9,780.00 Total15.15.000.240.580.101.001.0000 (SB)
15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)15.20.070.200.890.101.001.9505 (GB)
33 Ms. S. Webb30 students
15 staff membersFSA Middle School
NewBrunswick, NJ
To visit the NewJersey State Bar
Foundation(Educational)
5/20/15 $468.00 Transportation$468.00 Total
15.11.423.270.512.145.045.5523 (SB)
34 Mr. F. Goode88 students4 staff members
7 parent chaperonesTyson M/H School
Newark, NJ To attend the 2015Statewide AfricanAmerican Heritage
Day Parade(Educational)
5/24/15 $770.00 Transportation$770.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
cc. Field Trips
No.
Names(s) Destination
Reason (includeincentive & benefit)
Date(s)
Cost/Budgets
SB - School Based/GB - GrantBased/
AB - Arts Based Budgets
35 Ms. L. Giles90 students9 staff members6 parent chaperonesTyson Elementary
Point Pleasant,NJ
To visit theJenkinson'sAquarium(Educational)
5/27/15 $780.00 Transportation$210.00 Admissions$990.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.312.012.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.312.012.0000 (SB)
36 Ms. L. Crescenzo20 students2 staff membersCampus High School
Newark, NJ To visit the PassaicValley SewerageCommission(Educational)
5/29/15 $ 286.00 Transportation$ 260.00 Substitute Salary$546.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)
37 Ms. L. Gopal38 students2 staff membersCampus High School
Toms River, NJJackson, NJ
To attend theNJSMA High SchoolFestival and SixFlags GreatAdventure(Educational,Enrichment &Incentive)
5/29/15 $1,014.00 Transportation$ 390.00 Substitute Salary$1,404.00 Total15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)
38 MSgt. Rivera20 students3 staff membersCampus High School
RockawayTownship, NJ
To attend CampLewis Skills DayCamp(Educational)
5/30/15 $650.00 Transportation$650.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)
39 Ms. N. Loftis121 students14 staff membersTyson M/H School
New York City,NY
To visit the N.Y.Museum of Math(Educational)
6/4/15 $2,490.80 Transportation$2,315.00 Admissions$4,805.80 Total15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)
15.15.190.100.800.203.003.0000 (SB)
40 Ms. E. Barber52 students11 staff members
6 parent chaperonesGarvin School
West Orange,NJ
To visit the TurtleBack Zoo(Educational)
6/4/15 $ 520.00 Transportation$ 545.00 Admissions$1,065.00 Total
15.15.000.270.512.308.008.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.308.008.0000 (SB)
41 Ms. C. Elias50 students5 staff membersCostley Middle School
Jackson, NJ To visit Six FlagsGreat Adventure(Incentive)
6/9/15 $1,248.00 Transportation$1,248.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.215.015.5523 (SB)(Amended to include additionalstudents and transportation)
42 Mr. S. Webb30 students10 staff membersFSA Middle School
Newton, NJ To visit the FairviewLake YMCA Camp& Conference Center(Educational)
6/10/15 $ 884.00 Transportation$1,260.00 Admissions$2,144.00 Total15.11.423.270.512.145.045.0000 (SB)15.11.423.100.800.145.045.0000 (SB)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
cc. Field Trips
No.
Names(s) Destination
Reason (includeincentive & benefit)
Date(s)
Cost/Budgets
SB - School Based/GB - GrantBased/
AB - Arts Based Budgets
43 Ms. S. Greeley52 students10 staff members6 parent chaperonesGarvin School
Point Pleasant,NJ
To visit theJenkinson'sAquarium(Educational)
6/12/15 $ 936.00 Transportation$ 312.00 Admissions$ 84.00 Miscellaneous$1,332.00 Total15.20.218.200.516.308.026.9019 (GB)15.20.218.100.500.308.026.9019 (GB)15.15.000.240.500.308.008.0000 (SB)
44 Mr. R. Greene182 students18 staff membersBanneker Academy
Newark, NJ To visit the BranchBrook Roller SkatingRink(Incentive &Rewards)
6/15/15 $ 624.00 Transportation$2,000.00 Admissions$2,624.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.336.036.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.336.036.0000 (SB)
45 MSgt. Rivera20 students3 staff membersCampus High School
Tupper Lake,NY
To attend theFloodwoodMountainLeadership Camp(Educational)
7/12/15thru7/18/15
No cost to the district (funded bythe Northern N.J. Boy ScoutCouncil)
46 Mr. W. Miller30 students4 staff membersCampus High School
Montclair, NJ To attend the 4thAnnual Boys to MenConference at MSU(Educational)
3/20/15 $338.00 Transportation$390.00 Substitute Salary$728.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)15.11.140.100.101.000.000.0000 (SB)
47 Mr. F. Goode50 students3 staff members2 parent chaperonesCurriculum Services
East Orange, NJ To attend the E.O.Unified MarchingBand in-districtperformances(Educational)
2/20/15 $572.00 Transportation$572.00 TotalAcct. code to be determined
48 Mr. S. Lombard43 students6 staff membersHouston AcademyTyson M/H School
Newark, NJ Students from bothschools participatingin the MercerMusical TheaterProgram
(Educational)
2/26/15and
6/2/15
$1,144.00 Transportation$1,144.00 Total15.11.000.270.517.000.000.9706 (AB)
49 Ms. D. Pasterczyk30 students3 staff members
1 parent chaperoneJackson Academy
Livingston, NJ Students to performat the EOEA Pride inPublic Education
Livingston MallExpo 2015(Educational)
2/27/15 $364.00 Transportation$364.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.314.014.5523 (SB)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
cc. Field Trips
No.
Names(s) Destination
Reason (includeincentive & benefit)
Date(s)
Cost/Budgets
SB - School Based/GB - GrantBased/
AB - Arts Based Budgets
DATE/CHANGES TO FIELD TRIPS1 Ms. C. Elias
45 students5 staff membersCostley Middle School
Lyndhurst, NJ To visit MedievalTimes(Educational &Enrichment)
6/16/15 This field trip was approved at the8/12/14 Board meeting. This tripwas originally scheduled for6/12/15 and due to a date conflictthe trip has been changed.
2 Mr. S. Webb25 students15 staff membersFSA Middle School
Perth Amboy,NJ
To visit theCornucopia PrincessCruise Ship(Educational &Enrichment)
6/5/15 This field trip was approved at the12/9/14 Board meeting. This tripwas originally scheduled for6/12/15 and due to a date conflictthe trip has been changed.
3 Ms. J. Malloy76 students4 staff members4 parent chaperonesCochran Academy
Camden, NJ To visit theAdventureAquarium(Educational)
2/11/15 This field trip was approved at the1/13/15 Board meeting. This tripwas originally scheduled for1/28/15 but due to incrementweather the trip has been changed.
F/T Board Agenda 2/10/15
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
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. Mr. Howard Baynard – Custodian – Garvin SchoolEffective July 1, 2015 (36 years, 2 months of service)(11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)
2. Ms. Edna Cato – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Warwick InstituteEffective July 1, 2015 (29 years, 9 months of service)
(20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)
3. Mr. Joseph DeFrancesco – Supervisor of Early Childhood – Department of Early ChildhoodEffective July 1, 2015 (33 years of service)(20.218.200.0102.000.028.026.9023)
4. Ms. Connie Johnson – Teacher of Kindergarten – Garvin SchoolEffective July 1, 2015 (36 years of service)(15.110.100.0101.000.308.008.9704)
5. Mr. David Kahiga – Learning Disability Teacher Consultant – Parks AcademyEffective April 1, 2015 (28 years of service)(11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)
6. Mr. Stanley Sears – Custodian – Parks Academy
Effective July 1, 2015 (30 years, 9 months of service)(11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)
7. Ms. Shawn Steed – Teacher of Elementary – Garvin SchoolEffective July 1, 2015 (36 years of service)(15.120.000.0100.101.308.008.0000)
8. Ms. Violet Taylor – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Parks AcademyEffective July 1, 2015 (14 years of service)(15.190.100.0106.000.311.011.9704)
9. Mr. Horace Watson – Custodian – East Orange Campus High SchoolEffective May 1, 2015 (17 years, 4 months of service)(11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)
b. Resignation
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the following resignation.”
1. Ms. Fe Bulaclac – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Garvin SchoolEffective January 23, 2015 (another position) (8 years of service)(20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
c. Separation
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approve the following separation.
1. Ms. Damacina Oke – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentEffective January 6, 2015 (employment disqualification)(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
d. Recession of Leaves of Absence
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,rescind the following leaves of absence.”
1. Mr. Hamlet Beaton – Maintenance Mechanic – Division of Maintenance ServicesFamily Act LOA was approved at the September 09, 2014 Board Meeting(11.000.261.0100.000.000.000.0000)
2. Ms. Desiree McPherson – Teacher Aide for Pre-Kindergarten – Ecolè Toussaint LouvertureFamily Act LOA was approved at the January 13, 2015 Board Meeting(20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)
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. Cassandra Acloque – Teacher Assistant – Warwick InstituteFamily Act LOA Effective April 13, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.190.100.0106.000.309.009.0000)
2. Ms. Najah Amatul-Ali – Special Education Teacher Assistant – Bowser Elementary SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective January 6, 2015 to February 11, 2015(15.204.100.0106.000.312.012.0000)
3. Ms. Gwendolyn Barnes – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High SchoolFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 14, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)
4. Mr. Samir Bengherifa – Teacher of Mathematics – Tyson 6-12Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 12, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)
5. Ms. Michele Brown – School Social Worker – Parks Academy
Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 15 days)(15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)
6. Ms. Keicha Byrd – School Psychologist – Department of Special EducationFamily Act LOA Effective January 20, 2015 to February 17, 2015
(11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)
7. Ms. Stacey Campbell – Teacher of the Handicapped (PSD) – Gibson AcademyFamily Act LOA Effective February 2, 2015 to May 4, 2015(15.216.100.0101.000.337.037.0000)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)
8. Ms. Lisa Cesareo – Co-Teacher – Houston AcademyHealth LOA Effective January 5, 2015 to January 29, 2015(15.120.100.0101.000.307.007.0000)
9. Ms. Taniesha Clemons – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (1:1) – Wahlstrom AcademyEducational LOA (without pay) Effective January 20, 2015 to May 8, 2015(11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000)
10. Ms. Brenda Cosey – Teacher Tutor – Jackson Academy
Family Act LOA Effective January 5, 2015 to April 3, 2015(15.120.100.0101.000.314.014.0000)
11. Ms. Mary Drake – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Tyson 6-12Family Act LOA Effective February 10, 2015 to May 8, 2015(15.209.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)
12. Mr. Eddy Eugene – Teacher Assistant – Division of OperationsHealth LOA Effective January 12, 2015 to January 23, 2015(11.000.211.0100.000.000.000.0000)
13. Ms. Y. Celia Fasehun – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Bowser Elementary SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective February 2, 2015 to May 1, 2015(20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)
14. Mr. Jose Figuerosa – Teacher of Spanish – Campus HighFamily Act LOA Effective January 5, 2015 to January 13, 2015Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)
15. Ms. Adriana Garcia – Teacher of Spanish – Campus HighFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 6, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 15 days)(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)
16. Ms. Tamiko Gourdine-Broadway – Mathematics Coach – Carver Institute
Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 5, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.000.221.0101.000.305.005.0000)
17. Ms. Muriel Grant – Assistant Secretary – Costley Middle SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective January 30, 2015 to April 21, 2015Health LOA Effective April 22, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.000.211.0100.000.215.015.0000)
18. Ms. Carolyn Humphrey – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Tyson ElementaryFamily Act LOA Effective January 5, 2015 to January 12, 2015
Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.213.100.0101.000.312.012.0000)
19. Ms. Simeon Ibeh – Teacher of Science – Fresh Start Academy Middle SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective January 15, 2015 to May 15, 2015
(11.423.100.0101.000.029.029.0000 – 50%)(11.423.100.0101.000.145.045.0000 – 50%)
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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)
20. Ms. Donelda Iyizoba – School Nurse – Tyson 6-12Family Act LOA Effective December 15, 2014 to February 20, 2015(15.000.213.0100.000.203.003.0000)
21. Mr. Gregory Jenkins – Guidance Counselor – WE AcademyFamily Act LOA Effective December 19, 2014 to January 12, 2015Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(11.423.218.0104.000.144.044.0000)
22. Ms. Randi Leifer – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – Costley Middle SchoolFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 5, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000)
23. Ms. Rhonda Lewis – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (LD) – Campus HighFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.204.100.0106.000.101.001.0000)
24. Ms. Sharisse Lighten – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Fresh Start Academy Middle SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective January 8, 2015 to February 6, 2015(11.423.100.0101.000.145.045.0000)
25. Ms. Jennifer Longo – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – East Orange STEM Academy HighFamily Act LOA Effective January 28, 2015 to April 13, 2015(15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)
26. Mr. Ronald McKay – Teacher of the Handicapped (SLD) – Bowser Elementary SchoolFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective December 8, 2014 to June 23, 2015 (NTE 30 days)(15.204.100.0101.000.304.004.0000)
27. Ms. Andrea McKinnon – Teacher of Elementary – Langston Hughes SchoolHealth LOA Effective February 12, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000)
28. Ms. Tinesha McNeill – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Tyson 6-12
Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 19, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 15 days)(15.130.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)
29. Ms. Janet Mitchell – Clerk-Typist – Campus HighFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.000.240.0105.000.101.001.0000)
30. Ms. Michele Monaco – Teacher of Technology – Costley Middle SchoolFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 4, 2014 to December 12, 2014 (NTE 5 days)(15.000.222.0100.000.215.015.0000)
31. Mr. Patrick Nagbe – Custodian – Tyson 6-12Family Act LOA Effective January 28, 2015 to March 10, 2015(11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000)
32. Ms. Sonya Newton – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (AUT) – Bowser Elementary SchoolFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 7, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 15 days)(15.214.100.0106.000.304.004.0000)
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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)
33. Mr. Peter Oeri – Teacher of the Handicapped (SLD) – Campus HighFamily Act LOA Effective January 5, 2015 to April 3, 2015(15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)
34. Ms. Shernett Ossai – Teacher of English – Tyson 6-12Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)
35. Mr. Dion Patterson – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LA) – East Orange STEM Academy High School
Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective November 3, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 20 days)(15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)
36. Ms. Sarah Perry – Learning Disability Teacher Consultant – Tyson 6-12Health LOA Effective January 4, 2015 to January 30, 2015(11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)
37. Ms. Diane Powell – Teacher of Theater – Fresh Start Academy Middle SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective December 23, 2014 to January 16, 2015(11.423.100.0101.000.145.045.0000)
38. Ms. Marie Ridore – Teacher of Bilingual Education – Banneker AcademyFamily Act LOA Effective January 22, 2015 to January 28, 2015Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 29, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 20 days)(15.240.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)
39. Mr. Donovan Rose – Carpenter – Division of Maintenance ServicesFamily Act LOA Effective January 12, 2015 to January 23, 2015(11.000.261.0100.000.000.000.0000)
40. Mr. Roberto Ruiz – Teacher of Spanish – Tyson 6-12Family Act LOA Effective February 2, 2015 to February 20, 2015(15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000)
41. Ms. Shawn Salter – Secretary – Educational Support Services
Family Act LOA Effective January 5, 2015 to January 26, 2015(11.000.218.0105.000.000.000.0000)
42. Ms. Danyelle Saunders – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Langston Hughes SchoolFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000 – 87%)(20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 13%)
43. Ms. Kim Severe – School Psychologist – Campus HighFamily Act LOA Effective January 16, 2015 to March 13, 2015
(11.000.219.0100.000.000.000.0000)
44. Ms. Clarice Smith-Jarvis – Teacher of Elementary – Cochran AcademyEducational LOA Effective January 5, 2015 to January 16, 2015(15.120.100.0101.000.338.038.0000)
45. Ms. Marsail Sultan – Teacher of Mathematics – East Orange Campus High SchoolFamily Act LOA Effective February 4, 2015 to April 3, 2015(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)
46. Ms. Chelsea Vick – Teacher of English – East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolHealth LOA Effective January 16, 2015 to February 5, 2015(15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000)
47. Ms. Sharon Vincent – Principal – Banneker AcademyFamily Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)(15.000.240.0103.000.336.036.0000)
48. Ms. Jacqueline Williams – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Healy Middle School
Family Act LOA Effective January 30, 2015 to April 30, 2015(15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000)
f. Transfers
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the transfer listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.f.”
g. Salary Adjustments
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the following salary adjustments.”
1. Ms. Kemi Adelufosi – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department(Original Hire Date: October 15, 2014)
From: $075 p/dTo: $130 p/d
Effective October 15, 2014 to June 30, 2015(higher training level)(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
2. Mr. Simplice Avit – Teacher of Technology – Tyson Elementary(Original Hire Date: April 21, 2004)
From: Level 4/BA Step 16 $88,706 p/a
To: Level 5/MA Step 16 $95,420 p/aEffective February 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015(higher training level)
(15.000.222.0101.000.312.012.0000)
3. Mr. Emmanuel Etim – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Truth Middle School(Original Hire Date: January 3, 2000)
From: Level 5/MA Step 16 $95,420 p/a
To: Level 5/MA Step 16 $95,420 p/a + $750 Longevity
Effective January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15 years longevity stipend)(15.213.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)
4. Dr. Josephine Foley – Teacher of Science – Truth Middle School(Original Hire Date: September 15, 2005)
From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 8 $70,073 p/aTo: Level 6/MA+32 Step 8 $70,073 p/a + $1,250 Stipend
Effective February 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015(higher training level)(15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)
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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
g. Salary Adjustments (cont’d)
5. Ms. Alyssa Glenn – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Warwick Institute(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2011)
From: Level 4/BA Step 2 $52,473 p/a
To: Level 5/MA Step 2 $58,173 p/aEffective February 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015(higher training level)(20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010)
6. Ms. Nena Marshall – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department(Original Hire Date: November 12, 2014)
From: $075 p/d To: $130 p/d
Effective November 12, 2014 to June 30, 2015(higher training level)(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
7. Mr. Wendell McQuilla – CTE Teacher (TV/Video) – East Orange Campus High School(Original Hire Date: January 14, 2015)
From: Level 4/BA Step 01 $51,873 p/aTo: Level 4/BA Step 13 $72,703 p/a
Effective January 14, 2015 to June 30, 2015(higher training level)(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)
8. Ms. Tiffany Scarborough – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (AUT) – Cochran Academy(Original Hire Date: November 18, 2002)
From: Step 2 $26,067 p/aTo: Step 4 $26,722 p/a
Effective February 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015(higher training level)(15.214.100.0106.000.338.038.0000)
9. Ms. Louise Scott – Teacher of Elementary – Bowser Elementary School
(Original Hire Date: January 3, 2000)From: Level 5/MA Step 13½ $83,840 p/a
To: Level 5/MA Step 13½ $83,840 p/a + $750 LongevityEffective January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15 years longevity stipend)(15.120.100.0101.000.304.004.0000)
10. Ms. Robyn Sorbino – Speech Therapist – Department of Special Education(Original Hire Date: September 1, 1988)
From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $097,002 p/a + $1,500 Longevity
To: Level 6½/MA+32 Step 16 $103,265 p/a + $1,500 LongevityEffective February 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015(higher training level)(11.000.219.0104.000.000.000.0000)
11. Ms. Daphne Tinglin-Jarrett – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Truth Middle School(Original Hire Date: January 14, 2000)
From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $97,002 p/a
To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $97,002 p/a + $750 LongevityEffective January 14, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15 years longevity stipend)(15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
h. Appointments – Federal Grants – “No Child Left Behind” Title I Staffing – 2014-2015 School Year
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
approves the following “No Child Left Behind” Title I appointment for Priority and Focus Schools for the 2014-2015 school
year. “
1. Ms. Shatyra Bussey – Community Outreach Coordinator – Costley Middle SchoolSalary $23,529 p/a Effective February 12, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.000.211.0100.000.215.015.0000 – 50%) (replacement)(20.231.200.0100.000.215.015.0000 – 50%)
i. Approval Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Appointments – Various Locations– 2014-2015 School Year
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the co-curricular and extra-curricular appointments for the various locations listed HUMAN RESOURCE
SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.i for the 2014-2015 school year.”
j. Granting of Request for Extended Sick Leave
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approve the granting of extended sick leave for the number of days indicated (at full pay, minus substitute pay) to the staffmember listed below:”
VJ – 10 days (Victoria Johnson) SN – 5 days (Sonya Newton)
k. Denial of Request for Extended Sick Leave
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,deny the granting of extended sick leave to the staff member/s listed below:
EB (Elizabeth Blazakis )
l. 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. Elizabeth Blazakis – Teacher of Science – Truth Middle SchoolChange in Family Act LOA Effective Dates
From: November 11, 2014 to December 23, 2014To: November 11, 2014 to January 30, 2015
2. Ms. Gwendolyn Barnes – Teacher of English – East Orange Campus High SchoolChange in LOA Type and Effective Dates
From: Intermittent Family Act LOA Effective September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015To: Family Act LOA Effective November 25, 2015 to December 23, 2014
3. Ms. Denine Burney-Brandon – Confidential Secretary – Division of OperationsChange in Family Act LOA Effective Dates
From: December 11, 2014 to December 23, 2014To: December 11, 2014 to March 11, 2015
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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
l. Agenda Changes/Corrections (cont’d)
4. Ms. Tiffin Carter – Teacher of Kindergarten – Warwick InstituteChange in Health LOA Effective Dates
From: Effective December 10, 2014 to December 23, 2014To: Effective December 10, 2014 to January 9, 2015
5. Ms. Mia Carter-Bennett – Teacher Aide for Kindergarten – Wahlstrom AcademyChange in Family Act LOA Effective Dates
From: December 8, 2014 to January 12, 2015To: December 4, 2014 to February 6, 2015
6. Mr. Nicholas Chervenack, Jr. – Coordinator of Computerized Admin Services – Division of BusinessChange in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates and Days
From: August 4, 2014 to January 26, 2015 (NTE 30 days)To: August 4, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 60 days)
7. Ms. Nijmima Coleman – School Social Worker – Langston Hughes SchoolChange in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates
From: November 3, 2014 to June 30, 2015To: September 17, 2014 to June 30, 2015
8. Ms. Muriel Grant – Assistant Secretary – Costley Middle SchoolChange in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates
From: December 3, 2014 to June 30, 2015To: December 4, 2014 to January 12, 2015
9. Ms. Angela Gray – Assistant Secretary – East Orange Campus High SchoolChange in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates
From: September 22, 2014 to January 22, 2015To: September 22, 2015 to February 27, 2015
10. Ms. Guadentia Gwaro – Teacher of English – Tyson 6-12Change in Family Act LOA Effective Dates
From: September 25, 2014 to December 25, 2014To: September 25, 2014 to December 5, 2014
&Change in Health LOA Effective Dates
From: December 26, 2014 to January 15, 2015To: December 6, 2014 to June 30, 2015
11. Ms. Sharonda Lewis – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (LD) – Campus HighChange in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Days
From: September 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)To: September 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 30 days)
12. Ms. Angela Magliaro – Learning Disability Teacher Consultant – Truth Middle SchoolChange in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Days
From: September 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 15 days)To: September 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 25 days)
13. Mr. Ronald McKay – Teacher of the Handicapped (SLD) – Bowser Elementary SchoolChange in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Days
From: December 8, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 10 days)To: December 8, 2014 to June 30, 2015 (NTE 30 days)
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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
l. Agenda Changes/Corrections (cont’d)
14. Ms. Marissa McKenzie – Human Resource Manager – Division of Human Resource ServicesChange in Family Act LOA Effective Dates
From: December 2, 2014 to December 23, 2014To: December 1, 2014 to January 13, 2015
15. Ms. Andrea McKinnon –Teacher of Elementary– Hughes SchoolChange of Family Act LOA Effective Dates
From: November 11, 2014 to January 12, 2015To: November 11, 2014 to February 11, 2015
16. Ms. Sarah Perry – Learning Disability Teacher Consultant – Tyson 6-12Change of Family Act LOA Effective Dates
From: October 3, 2014 to December 3, 2014To: October 3, 2014 to January 3, 2015
m. Appointments
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approves the following appointments.”
1. Mr. Anthony Banks – Teacher Assistant – Tyson ElementarySalary $26,007 p/a Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.190.100.0106.000.312.012.0000) (new)
2. Ms. Tshandi Baskerville – Teacher Assistant – Langston Hughes SchoolSalary $26,007 p/a Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.190.100.0106.000.306.006.0000) (new)
3. Mr. Herman Battle – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance ServicesSalary $14.01 p/h Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)
4. Ms. Joanna Bernard – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department
Salary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
5. Ms. Ambika Bhosale – Teacher of Technology – Fresh Start Academy High SchoolSalary $57,573 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.423.100.0101.000.029.029.0000) (replacement)
6. Ms. Samira Bonhomme – Security Hourly – Department of SecuritySalary $16.13 p/h Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)
7. Ms. Nakia Braxton – Teacher Assistant – Tyson ElementarySalary $26,007 p/a Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.190.100.0106.000.312.012.0000) (new)
8. Mr. Wesley Collins – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $75 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
m. Appointments (cont’d)
9. Mr. Anthony Damico – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $75 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
10. Ms. Kyra DeBose – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
11. Ms. Khayla Estime – Teacher Assistant – Warwick Institute
Salary $26,007 p/a Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.190.100.0106.000.309.009.0000) (new)
12. Mr. Shakiel Glenn – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
13. Ms. Tina Gordon – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $75 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
14. Ms. Blondene Goulbourne – Guidance Counselor – Bowser ElementarySalary $58,773 p/a Level 5/MA Step 3 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.000.218.0104.000.304.004.0000) (replacement)
15. Ms. Fatima Hill – Security Hourly – Department of SecuritySalary $16.13 p/h Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) (new)
16. Ms. Bahiyyah Hooper – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $75 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
17. Ms. Khaliah Johnson – Assistant Secretary (10-Mth) – Costley Middle SchoolSalary $26,441 p/a Group 1 Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015
(15.000.211.0100.000.215.015.0000) (replacement)
18. Mr. Terrence Knox – Teacher of Technology – Langston Hughes SchoolSalary $51,873 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.000.222.0100.000.306.006.0000) (new)
19. Ms. Althea McDonald – Teacher of Elementary – Langston Hughes SchoolSalary $51,873 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000) (new)
20. Ms. Nicole Megaro – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
21. Ms. Qy-Deara Nathan – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department
Salary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
m. Appointments (cont’d)
22. Mr. Adenike Ojo – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
23. Ms. Folashade Oyawusi – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
24. Ms. Amanda Quinitchett – Community Outreach Coordinator – Garvin School
Salary $23,529 p/a Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15.000.211.0100.000.308.008.0000 – 50%) (replacement)(15.000.211.0100.000.311.011.0000 – 50%)
25. Ms. Vera Raysor – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Garvin SchoolSalary $26,007 p/a Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(20.218.100.0106.000.028.028.9013) (replacement)
26. Ms. Meshele Scipio – Teacher of Science – Fresh Start Academy High SchoolSalary $69,173 p/a Level 6/MA+32 Step 6½ Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.423.100.0101.000.029.029.0000) (replacement)
27. Mr. Lester Smith, III. – Security Hourly – Department of SecuritySalary $16.13 p/h Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000)
28. Mr. Weslyn Stephens – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute DepartmentSalary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)
29. Mr. Danavan Willis – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Wahlstrom AcademySalary $26,007 p/a Step 1 Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015(20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013) (replacement)
n. Staff Appointments
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
approves the 2014-15 staff appointments listed in HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE 2.n.”
o. Other Separation
BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,approve the following other separation.
1. Ms. Helen Ogbozor – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Tyson ElementaryEffective January 29, 2015 (deceased) (9 years, 1 month of service)
(15.190.100.0106.000.312.012.9704)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
p. 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 trainingswith the requirements, that staff turn-key as required by administration those issues addressed at the approvedprofessional development events which have relevance to improving instruction and/or the operation of the schooldistrict."
Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost
1. Ilyse GorbunoffPatricia CicconeVanessa MooreAthea McCaskillNarda MorantWillie Mae DawsonMonica ValdezMaria MusanoPamela SmithAimee SmithCheryl JonesDivision ofCurriculum
Various Locations-TBD Essex County Committeefor Gifted Education(Various Meetings)
2/10/2015-6/30/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
2. Maria B. JohnsonShanieka HillShondece CurryBonna MarquesGordon Parks
Hackensack, NJ “ A Focus on the PARCCAssessment & CCSS:How to Prepare Our NJstudents”
2/12/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
3. Dr. Monica BurtonWE Academy
Monroe Township, NJ “ School-Within-A-School: Creating anAlternative SchoolProgram for At-RiskStudents”
2/19/2015 $ 149.00 Registration Cost$ 41.00 Mileage and Tolls$ 190.00 Total Est. Cost15.11.423.100.580.144.044.0000
4. Gloria WatsonESS&PR
Monroe Township, NJ “School-Within-A-School:Creating an AlternativeSchool Program for At-Risk Students”
2/19/2015 $149.00 Registration Cost$ 34.18 Mileage and Tolls$183.18 Total Est. Cost15.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000
5. Roberta LevesonTruth Middle
Mount Laurel, NJ All Kids Can Achieve:Effective Interventions forBehavioral and SocialChallenges
2/19-20/2015 $ 195.00 Registration Cost$ 195.00 Total Est. Cost15.15.000.223.580.216.016.0000
6. Sharon MurrayTheresa SanfordFavell HolderCarver Institute
Atlantic City, NJ 2015 Conference for NewJersey KindergartenTeachers
2/23-24/2015 $ 705.00 Registration Cost$ 360.00 Substitute Cost$1,065.00 Total Est. Cost15.11.120.100.101.000.000.000015.15.000.223.580.305.005.0000
7. Terrell ProctorESS&PR
Atlantic City, NJ 29th Annual Conferencefor Student AssistantProfessionals of NJ
2/25-27/2015 $ 295.00 Registration Cost$ 136.28 Lodging and Gratuities$ 50.00 Meals and Gratuities$ 481.28 Total Est. Cost15.11.000.218.580.028.046.0000
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
p. Professional Conferences
Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost
8. Barbara ChromanHazell Rich-SteedSpecial Education
Garwood, NJ New Jersey SpeechHearing Association-Assisting Students withInformational Reading
3/3/2015 $395.00 Registration Cost$395.00 Total Est. Cost15.20.255.200.500.028.031.0000
9. Melba LigginsGibson Academy
Garwood, NJ 23rd Annual JointConference of the NJBranch InternationalDyslexia Association
3/3/2015 $ 210.00 Registration Cost$ 210.00 Total Est. Cost15.15.000.240.500.337.037.0000
10. Barbara FroehlichSTEM Academy
Kansas City, MO SIGCSE Conference 3/4-5/2015 $390.00 Substitute Salary$390.00 Total Est. Cost15.15.130.100.101.102.002.9729
11. Norma DiazRobert ThomasDivision ofCurriculum
Edison, NJ Structured LearningExperiences (SLE)
3/5/20153/25-26/20154/14-16/2015 &4/22/2015
$ 1,410.00 Registration Cost$ 700.00 Substitute Salary$ 2,110.00 Total Est. Cost15.11.000.223.320.028.057.4336
12. Eugene CallenderWalter FooteWahlstromAcademy
New Brunswick, NJ Introduction to Teasingand Bullying for SchoolSafety and Climate Teams
3/5/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
13. Michael RollinsDivision ofOperations
New Orleans, LA 2015 NEA ESPConference
3/5-8/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
14. Dr. Robert MorganDario LambkinFrank SantosDivision ofMaintenance
Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey SchoolBuilding & GroundsAssociation
3/16-18/2015 $ 300.00 Registration Cost$ 150.00 Mileage and Tolls$ 746.64 Lodging and Gratuities$1,196.64 Total Est. Cost15.11.000.262.590.018.070.0000
15. Abdul Mani HassanCampus HS
Atlantic City, NJ 51st Annual Director ofAthletics Association ofNJ
3/24-27/2015 $350.00 Registration Cost$350.00 Total Est. Cost15.15.402.100.500.101.001.0000
16. Mylene BrownSpecial Education
Nashville, TN 18th National SSWConference
4/15-18/2015 $495.00 Registration Cost$495.00 Total Est. Cost15.20.255.200.500.028.031.0000
17. Natasha BaxterBowser Elementary
Monroe Township, NJ High Quality Feedback-the Key to ChangeWorkshop
4/27/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
18. Raquel FergusonDivision of BusinessServices
Atlantic City, NJ 46th Annual RutgersUniversity PublicPurchasing EducationForum
4/29-30/2015 $350.00 Registration Cost$ 81.00 Mileage and Tolls$149.00 Lodging and Gratuities$ 50.00 Meals and Gratuities$630.00 Total Est. Cost15.11.000.251.580.028.020.0000
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
p. Professional Conferences
Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost
19. Tamara BrownKishore PersadFostyne MitchellDeAnna PhillipsLakisha MilesSpecial Education
Atlantic City, NJ NJ Annual Social WorkConference
5/3-5/2015 $ 2,400.00 Registration Cost($480.00 x5)
$2,400.00 Total Est. Cost15.20.255.200.500.028.031.0000
20. Tamisha EngramDr. Myra RobinsonApril HendricksElizabeth WithstrumCleta McLeodDenis SkakelSpecial Education
Atlantic City, NJ NJ Annual Social WorkConference
5/3-5/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
21. Mylene BrownCarver Institute
Atlantic City, NJ NJ Annual Social WorkConference
5/4-5/2015 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT
22. Therese BialkinPaulette SalomonTracy SmithDawn TylerKori WashingtonDivision ofCurriculum
Atlanta, GA Scholastic Model SchoolsConference
6/28-7/1/2015 $ 2,475.00 Registration Cost$ 3,000.00 Mileage and
Transportation Cost$ 3,465.00 Lodging and Gratuities$1,000.00 Meals and Gratuities$ 9,940.00 Total Est. Cost15.11.000.223.500.028.057.666115.11.000.223.580.028.057.000015.11.000.221.500.028.026.6138
q. Salary Adjustments Addendum – East Orange Secretaries Association – 2012 -13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 S/Y
BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 school years salary adjustments addendum for East Orange Secretaries Association staff listed inHUMAN RESOURCES SCHEDULE 2.r as per the new collective bargaining agreement between the East Orange Board ofEducation and the East Orange Secretaries Association ratified on May 13, 2014.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
a. List of Bills (Ratify)
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.3 and N.J.S.A. 18A:19-4 authorizes the School BusinessAdministrator/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 $720,334.33 (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 thedocumentation 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 ofbills on the attached lists for the Tuesday, February 10, 2015 board meeting in the amount of
$6,236,086.19 (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)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
d. Appropriation Transfers – ECPA/Fund 15
WHEREAS, the Department of Education has established procedures for the review andapproval of budget transfer/revision for School Based Budgets; and
WHEREAS, these procedures require prior approval of the Principal and the School
Leadership Council, Chairperson; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the
appropriation transfers;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, doesapprove the transfers and to authorize submission of transfer to State.
e. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 provides for a board of education in a Type I School District torequisition 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 $1,579,170.83 for themonth of February 2015;
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-e)
f. Recommendation to Approve Fund Raising Requests
WHEREAS, in accordance with Policy #2430 - Extracurricular Activities, fund-raising
activities of extracurricular groups must be approved by the Board upon review by the
Superintendent; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has reviewed and supported the attached requests
for Fund Raising Activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Fund Raising Requests on the
attached list. (Attachment 3-f)
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of Morris
County for NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016
WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of Morris County is the sponsoring Lead
Educational Agency (“LEA”) responsible for the management of Educational Data Pricing
Cooperative pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et seq; and
WHEREAS, Educational Data Services, Inc. advertises for bids for various goods and serviceson an annual basis on behalf of the Pricing Cooperative, reviews the bids and makes
recommendations for contract awards to the LEA; and
WHEREAS, upon recommendation by Educational Data Services, Inc., the EducationalServices Commission of Morris County adopts a resolution awarding the contracts to the
various vendors; and
WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education has participated and seeks to continue its
participation in the cooperative pursuant to NJSA 18A: 18A-11 et seq and NJAC 5:34-7.1 etseq; and
WHEREAS, the bid package was completed by Educational Data Services, Inc. under
Cooperative Purchasing and included in the package were specifications for the bid that weredeveloped by the Educational Data Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, all bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Educational DataServices, Inc. on various contracts and awards were made by resolution of the Educational
Services Commission of Morris County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
Educational Services Commission of Morris County as registered and approved by theDirector of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community
Affairs; effective December 1, 2014 thru November 30, 2015;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Computer/Toner Supplies awarded to Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. (Bid
#2316), has been extended to November 30, 2015; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Elementary Science Grade Level Material List awarded to Ward’s Science. (Bid
#2318), has been extended to November 30, 2015; and
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of Morris
County for NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016 – (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Family/Consumer Science Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below
(Bid #2320), has been extended to November 30, 2015; and
Nasco
S.A.N.E
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Library Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2323), hasbeen extended to November 30, 2015; and
Acco Brand USA LLC (GBC)
Cascade School Supplies
Demco, Inc.
The Library Store, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Photography Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2324),has been extended to November 30, 2015; and
Troxell Communications, Inc.
Valley Litho Supply
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Physical Education Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid
#2325), has been extended to November 30, 2015; and
Nasco
Passon’s Sports
US Games (Div. of Passons)
School Specialty/Sportime LLC
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract for Music Supplies awarded to Shar Products Company (Bid #2330), has been
extended to November 30, 2015; and
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of Morris
County for NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016 – (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Audio Visual Supplies awarded to various vendor as noted below (Bid #2475);
and
Camcor, Inc.
Interlight
Paper Clips, Inc.
Troxell Communications, Inc.
Valiant National AV Supply
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Cosmetology Supplies awarded to Burmax Company Inc. (Bid #2476); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Elementary Science Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid
#2477); and
Bio Corp.
Carolina Biological Supply Co.
EAI Education
Frey Scientific Co.
Nasco
Pitsco Education
Sargent-Welch/VWR
Ward’s Science
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract for Fine Art Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2478); and
Blick Art Materials
Cascade School Supplies
Ceramic Supply Inc.
Nasco
Sax Arts & Crafts/School
Specialty
Sheffield Pottery Inc.
Triarco Arts & Crafts
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of Morris
County for NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016 – (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Health & Trainer Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid
#2479); and
Henry Schein Inc.
School Health Corp.
Medco Supply Company
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract for Language Arts/World Languages awarded to Teacher’s Discovery/American
Eagle Co. (Bid #2480); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Science Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2481); and
Arbor Scientific
Bio Corp.
Carolina Biological Supply Co.
EAI Education
Electronix Express dba Science
Purchase
Fisher Science Education
Flinn Scientific Inc.
Frey Scientific
Nasco
Parco Scientific
Pitsco Education
Sargent-Welch/VWR
Ward’s Science
W.W.Grainger
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Technology Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2482);
and
Brodhead Garrett Co.
Midwest Technology Products
Paxton/Patterson LLC
Satco Supply
Electronix Express dba Science
Purchase
Valley Litho Supply Co.
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of Morris
County for NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016 – (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Teaching Aids awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2483); and
Becker’s School Supplies
Cascade School Supplies
EAI Education/Eric Armin Inc.
Kaplan Early Learning Co.
Kurtz Bros.
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Nasco
Really Good Stuff
School Specialty Childcraft
United Supply Corp.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Math Supplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2484); and
EAI Education
ETA Hand2mind
Nasco
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Rocketry awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2485); and
Brodhead Garrett Co.
Electronix Express dba SciencePurchase
Midwest Technology
Paxton/Patterson LLC
Pitsco /Patterson LLC
Satco Supply
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Special Needs awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2486); and
Nasco
School Health Corp.
School Specialty
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
h. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services
Commission for 2015-2016 SY
WHEREAS, the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Committee is the sponsoring LeadEducational Agency (“LEA”) responsible for the management of the Pricing Cooperative
pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et seq; and
WHEREAS, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Committee advertises for bids for
various goods and services on an annual basis on behalf of the Pricing Cooperative, reviews
the bids and makes recommendations for contract awards to the LEA; and
WHEREAS, upon recommendation by Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission
adopts a resolution awarding the contracts to the various vendors; and
WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education has participated and seeks to continue itsparticipation in the cooperative pursuant to NJSA 18A: 18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et
seq; and
WHEREAS, the bid package was developed and completed by Middlesex Regional
Educational Services Commission under Cooperative Purchasing and included in the packagewere specifications for the bid; and
WHEREAS, all bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Middlesex Regional
Educational Services Commission on various contacts and awards were made by resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in theMiddlesex Regional Educational Services Commission as registered and approved by the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of CommunityAffairs;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract for Raised Access Flooring Systems & Related Services awarded to Nickerson
Corporation (Bid #2342), has been extended to January 16, 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Industrial Arts, Career & Technical Supplies awarded to Midwest Technology
Products (Bid #2451), has been extended to February 27, 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Interactive Classroom/Meeting Room Presentation Technology awarded to
Troxell Communications (Bid #2453), has been extended to February 27, 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Medicaid Billing Services awarded to Sivic Solutions Group (Bid #2458), hasbeen extended to February 27, 2016; and
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
h. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services
Commission for 2015-2016 SY – (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Copy Paper – White and Color awarded to W.B. Mason as noted (Bid #2489);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Custodial Supplies awarded to various vendor as noted below (Bid #2490); and
Accommodation Mollen Inc. (dealer for Triple S)
ATRA Janitorial Supply Inc.
Bio-Shine
Brighton USA
Buckeye International Inc.
EnviroOx, LLC
Dave’s Cleaning Services, Inc. dba General Chemical and Supply
E.A. Morse & Co., Inc.
Hillyard Delaware Valley
Northeast Janitorial Supply Inc.
Office Basics, Inc.
Pro-Link, Inc.
Scoles Floorshine Industries
Simplify Chemical Solutions Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Digital Readiness for Learning & Assessment Broadband Component, Wide Area
Network & Internet Coop Purchasing Initiative awarded to various vendor as noted below
(Bid #2491); and
Affiniti
Cablevision Lightpath NJ, LLC
Comcast
Data Network Solutions
PenTel Data
Sunesys/Xtel
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Lawn Care Products and Services awarded to various vendor as noted below (Bid
#2492); and
Bobcat
Central Turf
Lawn Connection
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
h. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services
Commission for 2015-2016 SY – (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Medical Supplies awarded to V.E. Ralph & Sons as noted (Bid #2493);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Nursing Services awarded to Liberty Healthcare Services as noted (Bid #2494);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for School Bus A, B, C, & D awarded to various vendor as noted below (Bid #2495);
and
Alliance Bus Group
H.A. DeHart
Robert H. Hoover & Sons, Inc.
Truck King International
Van-Con., Inc.
Wolfington Body Company, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Custodial Supplies- Plastic Liners awarded to AnSan as noted (Bid #2496);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in thecontract for Maintenance Equipment awarded to various vendor as noted below (Bid #2497);
and
Tennant Sales & Service Co.
Nilfisk Advance, Inc.
BioShine
Scoles Floorshine Industries
Northeast Janitorial Supply
AmSan-Interline Brands
Hillyard Delaware Valley
Supply King, LLC
Philip Rosenau Co.
Bortek Industries, Inc.
Scrubber Doctor
Power Equipment Services
E.A. Morse & Co. Inc.
John A. Earl, Inc.
Dave’s Cleaning Service
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
h. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services
Commission for 2015-2016 SY – (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the
contract for Roofing and Building Envelope Repair & Maintenance Services Bid awarded to
Weatherproofing Technologies/Tremco as noted (Bid #2498);
i. Recommendation for Award of Bid –Carpentry and Related Hardware Supply Items
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes, Title
18A:18A-37, Bid No. 2473 for carpentry and related hardware supply items was advertised onDecember 17, 2014, and received and opened on January 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the bid package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent, whichincluded specifications for the bid developed by the Department of Facilities and
Maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the following response was received:
1. Central Ave - Ace Home Center, “dba” Prad’s Hardware 520 Main Street, EastOrange, NJ 07018
WHEREAS, the response was reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and resulted in arecommendation to award a contract to Central Ave Ace Home Center dba Prad’s Hardware,
for a period of twelve (12) months in accordance with their bid proposal submitted; and
WHEREAS, funds will be made available from account number:15.11.000.261.610.018.070.4408;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the bid for carpentry and related
hardware supply items to Central Ave - Ace Home Center, “dba” Prad’s Hardware, effectiveFebruary 2015 through February 2016, in accordance with their low bid. (Bid No. 2473)
(Attachment 3-i)
j. Resolution Authorizing Vehicle Purchase for $32,681.40 with Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc. - anApproved State Contract Vendor for Boards of Education Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10a
WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10a and
N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c), met by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods
or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any Statecontracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the
Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education’s Maintenance Department has the need topurchase a vehicle, utilizing the State contract on a timely basis; and
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A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
3. BUSINESS SERVICES
j. Resolution Authorizing Vehicle Purchase for $32,681.40 with Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc. - an
Approved State Contract Vendor for Boards of Education Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10a -
(cont’d)
WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education intends to enter into an agreement with
Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc. (state contract #A85972, T2100), an Approved State Contract
Vendor through this resolution and properly executed purchase order, which shall be subject
to all the conditions applicable to the current State contracts;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education authorizes the
Purchasing Agent to purchase a 2015 Ram 2500 4WD Crew Cab from Hertrich Fleet Services,
Inc., an Approved New Jersey State Contract Vendor, pursuant to all conditions of theindividual State contract; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education’s School BusinessAdministrator shall certify to the availability of sufficient funds prior to the expenditure of
funds for such goods or services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education shall issue a purchaseorder in the amount of $32,681.40 to Hertrich Fleet Services Inc., an Approved State Contract
Vendor, within the time frame of January 13, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
k. Barnes & Noble Book Donation
BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of 325 books donated from Barnes &Noble to the students of Wahlstrom Academy at no cost to the district. (Attachment 3-k)
l. Authorization for Use of Funds - Annual EOHS/CJS Alumni Basketball Game Fund
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2011 the East Orange Board of Education approved the
acceptance of funds totaling $12,409.50 raised by the EOHS/CJS Alumni Basketball Game held
November 27 & 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the funds received were earmarked for student activities and athletics;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the use of funds to purchase
athletic supplies for the boys/girls basketball team totaling $4,896.50. (Attachment 3-l)
m. Acceptance of Donation from the Pajama Program
BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, accepts the donation of 120 pairs of pajamas in sizes 3T to 7T fromthe Pajama Program via Ms. Debra Roselin, who is the Essex County Regional Coordinator.
The pajamas will be distributed to preschool and kindergarten students. At no cost to thedistrict. (Attachment 3-m)
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n. A-148 Secretary’s Report
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall reportto 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 tobecome part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-n)
o. A-149 Treasurer’s Report
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18-A:17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have
the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging
to the district; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on theForm A-149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, for the
period ending December 31, 2014 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-o)
Period Ending Cash Balance
December 31, 2014 $44,041,475.20
p. 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 majoraccount 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)
Period Ending Appropriation Balance Cash Balance
December 31, 2014 $103,434,025.38 $44,041,475.20
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3. BUSINESS SERVICES
q. Authorize Continuation of COPS in School Program (School Resource Officer Program)
WHEREAS, the East Orange Police Department desired to enhance the already existing SchoolPatrol Program by supplementing the officers assigned to the program through the
development of an Education and Safety Program (“E.S.P.”), a cooperative effort between the
East Orange Police Department and the East Orange Board of Education (“Board”); and
WHEREAS, the Board has met all of its obligations to the original and approved COPS inSchool Program that was funded in part by the United States Department of Justice’s Office or
Community Oriented Policing Services; and
WHEREAS, the number of officers assigned to the six targeted schools with a combinedpopulation of 6,000 students for the 2014-2015 school year will be 5 full-time officers; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does authorize payment of $575,000.00 to
the City of East Orange Police Department for the 2014-2015 school year.
r. Establish Overtime Hourly Rate for Police Coverage
WHEREAS, the East Orange School District has acquired police coverage for the 2014-2015school year at various district and/or school events at an overtime hourly rate; and
WHEREAS, the Acting Chief of Police and Superintendent Schools has established anovertime rate of $40.00; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent or designee must approve all request for overtime prior to the
event taking place;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, establishes an overtime hourly rate of
$40.00 to the City of East Orange Police Department for police coverage for the 2014-2015
school year at various district and/or school events.
s. Establish Overtime Hourly Rate for East Orange Superior Officers
WHEREAS, the East Orange School District has acquired East Orange Superior Officers for
the 2014-2015 school year working at extracurricular event at an overtime hourly rate; and
WHEREAS, the Acting Chief of Police and Superintendent Schools has established anovertime rate of $50.00 and $60.00 per hour for school based events with excessivepopulation in attendance to be paid at the discretion of the Superintendent or his/her
designee; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent or designee must approve all request for overtime prior to
the event taking place;
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s. Establish Overtime Hourly Rate for East Orange Superior Officers (cont’d)
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, uponthe recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, establishes an overtime hourly rate of
$50.00 to East Orange Superior Officers working at extracurricular events during the 2014-
2015 school year.
t. Authorization of Payment for Police Coverage
WHEREAS, the East Orange School District has acquired police coverage for the 2014-2015school year at various district and/or school events at an overtime hourly rate; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent or designee must approve all request for overtime prior to the
event taking place; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has agreed to pay the overtime hourly rate in accordance with
the agreement with the East Orange Police Department and the East Orange Board ofEducation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize the payment for overtime for
East Orange Police Officers in the amount not to exceed of $300,000 during the 2014-2015
school year.
u. Indemnification Agreement
WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education trading as East Orange School District has
requested services to be conducted by members of the City of East Orange Police Department,or by “Special Law Enforcement Officers” of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Orange Police Department is willing to provide those services in
return for monetary compensation; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Orange desires to be protected from civil liability arising out of
the performance of these requested security services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby agrees that the East Orange Board
of Education shall indemnify, protect, hold harmless, save and keep harmless the City of EastOrange, the East Orange Police Department and the Board of Police Commissioners from and
against any and all liability, obligation, loss and damages whatsoever, regardless of cause
thereof, and all expenses in connection therewith (including without limitation, counsel feesand expenses, penalties connected therewith imposed on interest received) arising out of any
law enforcement actions or any other actions or inactions taken by employees of the City ofEast Orange performing security functions for The East Orange School District
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u. Indemnification Agreement – (cont’d)
BE IT FURTHERED RESOLVED, it is hereby agreed that the East Orange Board of Educationwill maintain public liability insurance evidenced by a certificate of insurance naming the City
of East Orange and/or it assigns as Additional Insured with the following minimum
insurance: $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage; $2,000,000 umbrella coverage. Said
certificate of insurance is hereby attached and made a part of this Agreement.
v. Recommendation to Award Professional Services Contract for Environmental Remediation
Services Related to Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) at Gordon Parks Academy
WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Statutes Title 18A:18A-5, Professional ServicesContracts may be awarded by resolution at a public meeting without public advertising for
bids; and
WHEREAS, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), which regulates
underground storage tanks (UST) in the State, requires UST’s to be removed from Districtfacilities; and
WHEREAS, the District solicited and received a proposal from Langan Engineering, 989
Lenox Drive, Suite 124, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 for Environmental Remediation Servicesrelated to the removal of USTs at Gordon Parks Academy; and
WHEREAS, the proposal was reviewed by the District’s Acting Assistant School BusinessAdministrator; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be made available from account number:
15.30.000.400.390.028.069.4720
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, award professional services contract to
Langan Engineering for Environmental Remediation Services related to the removal of
Underground Storage Tanks at Gordon Parks Academy in accordance with its proposal in theamount of $56,050.00 (Attachment 3-w)
w. Acceptance of Donation from Montclair State University (MSU)
BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools approves, the acceptance of the Teacher Study Group Grant in the
amount of $500 from Montclair State University. (Attachment 3-x)
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3. BUSINESS SERVICES
x. Recommendation for Award of Contract–Educational Staffing Services (for Substitute
Teachers) to the Division of Human Resources for Various Schools within the EOSD,
2014-2015 SY
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and the New Jersey Statutes, Title
18A:18A-37, RFP No. 2471 for Educational Staffing Services to the Division of Human
Resources for Various Schools within the EOSD, 2014-2015 SY was advertised on November
12, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the RFP package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent, which
included specifications for the RFP developed by the Division of Human Resources; and
WHEREAS, all proposals received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing
Agent on December 2, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the following responses were received:
1. Source (4) Teachers - 800 Kings Hwy No. Suite 405, Cherry Hill NJ 08034
2. Insight Workforce Solutions – 11 Eves Drive, 150F, Marlton, NJ 08053
3. Clarity Service Group – 4 Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 105, Trevose, PA 19053
4. Delta T Group North Jersey Inc. (Precision Education) – One Woodbridge Center,
Suite 512, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
WHEREAS, the responses were reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and evaluated by a
committee of five members, consisting of the following persons;
1. Racquel Ferguson, Acting Purchasing Agent
2. Marissa McKenzie, H.R. Manager
3. Deliris Lorenzo, H.R. Specialist
4. Ayeshia Govan, H.R. Generalist
5. Monique Williams, H.R. Assistant
WHEREAS, the evaluation process resulted in a recommendation to award a contract to Delta-
T Group aka Precision Education to provide Educational Staffing Services (for Substitute
Teachers) to the Human Resources Division for Various Schools within the East Orange
School District, 2014-2015 SY at the proposed rates of $75-$130 per diem
(+ 20% markup fee); and
WHEREAS, funds will be made available from accounts as yet to be determined:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards a contract to Delta-T Group (aka
Precision Education) for Educational Staffing Services to the Division of Human Resources for
Various Schools within the EOSD, 2014-2015 SY in accordance with their RFP proposal. RFP No.
2471
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XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 10, 2015
A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
4. MAINTENANCE
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
Organization School/Location Date(s) Activity
1
Greg the Barber Irish
& Chin
EO Campus –
Auditorium April 26, 2015 (Sun) Comedy Show
2Clifford J. Scott Classof ‘85
STEM- gym, classrooms &hallways July 11, 2015 (Sat) Tour of old CJS
3West Newark SpanishComp. EOBOE- Conf. Rm. A April 3, 2015 (Fri) Conference
4Robeson ClassicFootball All-Stars, Inc. Robeson Stadium
May 26, 2015 – June 11, 2015(Mon-Fri) All-Star Football Practice
5Robeson ClassicFootball All-Stars, Inc.
Bowser – caféRobeson Stadium
May 16, 2015 (Sat)
Rain date: May 17, 2015(Sun) Media Day
6
Robeson Classic
Football All-Stars, Inc.
Bowser – Café
Robeson Stadium
June 11, 2015 (Thurs)Rain Date: June 12, 2015
(Fri) All-Star Football Game
7NJ InternationalSoccer Assoc. Robeson Stadium
May 24, 2015 –Sept. 27, 2015 (Sun) Soccer Games
8
East Orange Jr.
Jaguars EO Campus-gym
February 13, 14, 20, 2015
(2 Fri & Sat)
Basketball Games County
Tournament
9 Elmwoodstock, LLC
STEM-Field, gym &
bathrooms(Brd. Apprv. 1/13/15
Item# 2)
Revised date: Aug. 15, 2015(Sat)
Rain date Aug. 16, 2015(Sun)
10
Kappa Alpha Psi
Orange MaplewoodAlumni
Tyson Middle/High –gym March 7, 2015 (Sat) Basketball Tournament
11 National Gym Assoc.
Tyson Middle/High-
400 seat Theater June 20, 2015 (Sat) Fitness Show
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4. MAINTENANCE SERVICES
a. Recommendation for the Use of Facility (cont’d)
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 tothe organizations on the attached list as long as each organization submit all documents
required in accordance to the District’s Policy and Regulation#7510. (Attachment 4-a)
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Organization School/Location Date(s) Activity
12
The City of EO
Employment andTraining
Tyson Middle/High-800 seat theater, gym,
black box room
*REVISED DATE: April 11,2015 (Sat)Rain Date: April 9, 2015
(Thurs)
2015 Youth Summer Job
Kick-Off
13
Senior Volunteer
Corp. of East Orange STEM-gym March 28, 2015 (Sat)
Women’s History
Celebration
14
East Orange Jr.
Jaguars
Tyson Middle/High-
gym February 21, 2015 (Sat)
Basketball Games County
Tournament
15
Historical Society of
EO
Tyson Middle/High –
400 Seat Theater February 26, 2015 or TBD Film of EO Musician