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Minutes of a regular public meeting of the East Orange Board of Education held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at

6:20 p.m. in the Conference Room A of the Administration Building, 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Bergson Leneus, President, read the following notice:

Please take notice that this is a Regular Public Meeting of the East Orange Board of Education. The purpose of this

meeting is for the Board of Education to take action on the resolutions as indicated on the agenda. Notice of thismeeting has been posted and announced in accordance with the law. Said notice was published in the newspapers

in July 2014 and a copy of this notice has also been filed with the Office of the City Clerk of East Orange.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL: Ms. Valerie Best – PresentMr. Hillary Curry – Excused (Arrived at 6:37 p.m.)

Ms. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – PresentMr. Nicole Payne – Absent (Arrived at 6:42 p.m.)

Mr. Arthur Wright – PresentMr. Mustafa A. Brent – Present

Mr. Bergson Leneus – Present

Also Present: Dr. Gloria C. Scott, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary/School Business AdministratorDr. Gayle Griffin, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum

Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of OperationsMs. Marissa McKenzie, Manager of Human Resource Services

Ms. Avis Bishop-Thompson, General Counsel (DeCotis, Fitzpatrick, Cole)

Excused: Mr. Craig Smith, Acting Assistant Business Administrator

IV. BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. PRESENTATION

1. The Mayor of East Orange, Honorable Lester E. Taylor, III, will present a framed copy of the Star Ledger

front page article about the Campus High School Boys Basketball Team to the Board of Education onbehalf of the Basketball Team Players and Coaches.

B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On a motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Mustafa A. Brent, the members of the Boardof Education approves minutes of January 13, 2015 board meeting.

ROLL CALL: Ms. Valerie Best - Yes

Ms. Hillary Curry - ExcusedMr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. - Yes

Ms. Nicole Payne - AbsentMr. Arthur Wright – Yes

Mr. Mustafa A. Brent - YesMr. Bergson Leneus - Yes

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

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East Orange, New Jersey February 10, 2015

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Ms. Valerie Best – Curriculum Committee

Mr. Bergson Leneus – Finance Committee

Mr. Cameron Jones, Sr. – Announced College & Career Readiness at EO Main Library, 2/11/15 at 3p.m.

VII. COMMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT

VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

1. Honorable Lester E. Taylor, III, Mayor of East Orange

Congratulated the Basketball team. He also expressed his disappointment on how the school delay thenclosing was handled.

2. Ms. Jacqueline Greadington – President of EOEA

Requested the Board to begin negotiations for the EOEA contract.

3. Ms. Virginia Jeffries – Resident – 236 Brighton Avenue

Commented on the following agenda items:

Page 5; item “a” PARCC Parent Workshop – will they be an “opt out” policy for students whodon’t want to participate

Pages 54-55; items “r, s, t” – Are organizations going to reimburse for use of police coverageMs. Jeffries began to comment on an employee but was interrupted by Counsel advising her to only

comment on issues concerning the EOSD; not personal.

IX. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Leneus read the following:

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

1. HIB Report2. Human Resource Discussion as a Whole3. Superintendent’s Update on Confidential Matters4. Other Topics up for Discussion5. Review of Caucus Minutes6. Update from General Counsel7. Update from Workers’ Compensation Counsel8. Privileged Considerations from Board President

Minutes of this meeting will be released when the matters discussed are no longer confidential. The Board will resume thebusiness portion of the meeting at or about 9:00.m.

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Bergson Leneus, the members of the Board

voted to retire to Executive Session at 6:46 p.m.:

ROLL CALL: Ms. Valerie Best - YesMs. Hillary Curry - Yes

Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. - YesMs. Nicole Payne - Yes

Mr. Arthur Wright – YesMr. Mustafa A. Brent - Yes

Mr. Bergson Leneus – Yes

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The Members of the Board and Executive Staff resumed the Public Session at 10:07 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Ms. Valerie Best – Present

Mr. Hillary Curry – ExcusedMs. Cameron B. Jones, Sr.- Present

Mr. Nicole Payne - PresentMr. Arthur Wright – Present

Mr. Mustafa A. Brent – PresentMr. Bergson Leneus – Present

Also Present: Dr. Gloria C. Scott, Superintendent of SchoolsMr. Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator

Dr. Gayle Griffin, Assistant Superintendent of CurriculumDr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Manager of Human Resource ServicesMs. Avis Bishop-Thompson, General Counsel (DeCotis, Fitzpatrick, Cole)

Excused: Mr. Craig Smith, Acting Assistant Business Administrator

XII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

On the motion of Ms. Valerie Best, duly seconded by Ms. Nicole Payne, the members of the Boardvoted to approve items “a-cc under Educational Support Services:


Ms. Hillary Curry - Excused




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) onMonday, 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 of theSuperintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided

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

(Account Codes: 15.20.231.200.800.312.012.9626

15.20.231.200.600.338.038.926815.20.231.200.600.307.007.9626

15.20.231.200.800.310.010.962615.20.231.200.800.304.004.9626)

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 and12th grade students, two times a week from February 2015 to June 20, 2015 at a cost to the District of

$4,000.



(Account Code: 15.15.190.100.500.203.003.0000)

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c. Cicely L. Tyson School 2015 Senior Prom – (Champagne)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the Senior Class of the Cicely L. Tyson School of Performing

and Fine Arts to hold their prom at The Atrium in West Orange, NJ on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at no cost to the District.

d. After School Credit Recovery Teacher (Math) – (Champagne)


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 toexceed $2,000 (The math teacher will replace the science teacher). The program will commence on

February 10, 2014 and continue through June 12, 2015.



(Account Code: 15.15.140.100.101.203.003.9727)

e. Pennies for Patients – (Jackson)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Student Council of Langston Hughes School to spearheada 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)


Superintendent of Schools, approves PreK-5th grade students to participate in the Mobile Dentist,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)


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 from entering intoor 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 willbe no cost to the district.

h. Consequences of Crime – (Burton)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, approves having the Consequences of Crime assembly program

facilitated by the Juvenile Detention Center in WE Academy on February 27, 2015 for students ages8 to 12 at no cost to the District.

i. School Picture Day for WE Academy – (Burton)


Superintendent 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 IrvinPhotography at no cost to the district and a reduced cost to families.

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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 to the Districtunder 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)


Superintendent of Schools, approves a presentation titled, “Our Success is Inspired by Our Future”at WE Academy on February 18, 2015 at no cost to the District.

l. New Jersey State Step Association Step Competition – (Cahoon)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the East Orange Campus Step Club of 12 students to becomemembers 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 providedto the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant.

(Account Code: 15.15.190.100.800.101.001.0000)

m. Accuplacer Exam– (Cahoon)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent 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 $1,456 fortransportation.



(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 at Rutgers onMay 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 theSuperintendent 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 no cost tothe 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 theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation for in-district alternative program

placement for four (4) students.

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q. Pre-Employment Training Program – (Harvest, Watson)


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.



(Account Code: 15.11.800.330.320.028.046.0000)

r. 2015 New Jersey Student Health Survey – (Scott, Santos)

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


Superintendent of Schools, approves the format and content of the 2015 Early Childhood ParentSurvey for distribution to preschool parents in district and collaborating daycare providers 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 theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the presentation of the East Orange School District’s

Invention Convention and transportation of participants from the district’s school to Bowser

School and from Bowser back to the District school on April 2, 2015 at a cost to the District not toexceed $1,500.



(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)


Superintendent of Schools, approves East Orange School students from Healy Middle School,Costley Middle School, Truth Middle School, Houston Middle School, Fresh Start Middle/High

School, Tyson Middle/High School, STEM Middle/High School and Campus High School toparticipate in the “YES WE CAN” School Health Curricula Program implemented 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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w. Black History Presentation “Harriet Tubman – Herself” – (Hamilton)


Superintendent of Schools, approves a Black History presentation of the one woman show, HarrietTubman-Herself on February 12, 2015 presented by Christine Dixon at no cost to the District.

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 theSuperintendent 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 of the Board ofEducation 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 to thestudent’s parent/guardian within five (5) school days.

2. #2010430






3. #2100529


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 andcredible evidence as follows:


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 transcriptof the student disciplinary hearing for student #2040015 held before a committee of the Board of





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x. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for Out of District Alternative Education

Placement – (cont’d)

5. #2051897






6. #2041018







(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)


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




Expulsion with a resource packet; and


2. #2023458







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y. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for Expulsion (cont’d)

3. #20110484



credible evidence.



z. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for In-District Alternative Education Placement –

(Harvest, Watson)


Superintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation to In-District Alternative EducationProgram placement for ten (10) student listed as a result of disciplinary hearings:

1. #2101923




Long term suspension with Home Instruction/In-District Alternative Placement; and


2. #2032200





BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a written statement of this decision shall be forwarded to thestudent’s parent/guardian within five (5) school day

3. #2063244






4. #20131400






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z. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for In-District Alternative Education Placement(cont’d)

5. #2000359


of the student disciplinary hearing for student #2000359 held before a committee of the Board of





6. #2012145






7. #2042175






8. #20111478


Education on January 12, 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance of competent and





9. #20111256






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z. Student Discipline Hearings – Recommendations for In-District Alternative Education Placement

(cont’d)

10. #2100971






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 theSuperintendent of Schools, approves the recommendation to return to Campus High School for

three (3) students listed as a result of disciplinary hearings:

1. #2081274



Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Return to Campus High School with

Behavioral Contract; and


2. #2032236




Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Return to Campus High School withBehavioral Contract; and



3. #2061398


Education on January 212 2015, hereby determines based upon the preponderance of competent and


Long term suspension with Home Instruction/Return to Campus High School withBehavioral Contract; and



bb. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Monthly Incident Reporting – (Scott, Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools, accepts the report of 2 incidents for January 2015 for the NJDOE

monthly reporting of HIB.

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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 chaperones

Garvin 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 members

Tyson 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 members

Campus High School

Carteret, NJUnion City, NJColonia, NJ

South Orange,NJ

To participate in theNJSSA High SchoolStep Competition

(Educational,Enrichment &Rewards)

2/14/152/28/153/14/15

3/20/15

$ 624.00 Transportation$ 960.00 Admissions$1,584.00 Total

15.15.000.270.512.312.012.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.312.012.0000 (SB)

4 Ms. S. Greeley

63 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)


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 members

Tyson 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 students

1 staff memberSTEM Academy

Rockaway, NJ To attend a Girls inEngineering trip at

the 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)

10 Mr. J. Refinski

20 students2 staff membersSTEM Academy

Philadelphia,

PA

To attend the 2015

Philadelphia ModelUnited NationalConference(Educational)

2/26/15

thru3/1/15

$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)

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cc. Field Trips (cont’d)

No.



Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



11 Ms. A. McCaskill7 students1 staff member2 parent chaperones

Cochran Academy

Edison, NJ To attend theOdyssey of the MindTournament(Enrichment)


12 Tsgt. Thomas30 students3 staff members

Campus High School

Passaic, NJ To attend the drillcompetition atPassaic High School



13 Mr. F. Goode88 students

4 staff members7 parent chaperonesTyson M/H School

Philadelphia,PA

Marching Band toperform for the

halftime 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 students1 staff memberSTEM Academy

East Orange, NJ Walking trip toattend Read AcrossAmerica atWahlstrom

Academy(Educational)

3/2/15thru3/6/15

$130.00 Substitute Salary$130.00 Total15.15.140.100.101.102.002.0000 (SB)

15 Ms. L. Luckshire50 students

3 staff members5 parent chaperonesLouverture

New York City,NY

To visit theAmerican Museum

of 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. DeVeaux

30 students5 staff membersTyson M/H School

Cedar Grove,

NJ

To attend the Male

Youth 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 membersSTEM 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)

18 Mr. J. Williams30 students10 staff membersFSA Middle School

Newark, NJ To visit RutgersUniversity(Educational)


19 Mr. A. Jefferson38 students2 staff membersTyson M/H School

Ridgefield Park,NJ

To visit StarplexCinemas to view apast and presentfilm study

(Educational)


20 Ms. L. Gopal38 students2 staff members

Campus High School

Wayne, NJ Choir and jazzstudents to performat William Patterson

College(Educational)

3/15/15 $442.00 Transportation$260.00 Substitute Salary$662.00 Total

15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)

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No.



Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



21 Ms. P. York40 students

4 staff members4 parent chaperonesCampus High School

Paterson, NJNutley, NJ

To visit HohokusSchool and Hohokus

Technical School(Educational)

3/26/15 No cost to the district(transportation provided by

Hohokus Vocational School)

22 Ms. B. Froehlich

30 students3 staff membersSTEM Academy

Bridgewater, NJ To attend the FRC

Robotics Comp./Bridgewater-RaritanHigh School(Educational)

3/27/15

3/28/153/29/15

$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)


24 Ms. C. Malone-Brown25 students8 staff membersFSHS Academy

Pine Brook, NJ To visit the SkyZone IndoorTrampoline Park(Educational)

4/16/15 $ 364.00 Transportation$1,109.06 Admissions$1,473.06 Total15.11.423.270.512.029.029.5523 (SB)

15.11.423.100.800.029.029.0000 (SB)

25 Ms. Farese27 students2 staff members

2 parent chaperonesLangston Hughes

4/17/15 To visit the PaperMill Playhouse tosee play "The

Lightning Thief"(Educational)

4/17/15 $255.00 Admissions$280.80 Transportation$535.80 Total

15.15.190.100.800.306.006.0000 (SB)15.15.000.270.512.306.006.5523 (SB)

26 Ms. Yasell25 students

2 staff membersCampus High School

New York, NY To visit ElRepertorio Espanol

to 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)

27 Ms. A. Nunes14 students4 staff membersCampus High School

West Windsor,NJ

To attend the Dareto Dream StudentLeadershipConference atMercer County

College(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 members

Campus 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 Total

15.15.000.270.512.101.001.5523 (SB)15.11.140.100.001.000.000.0000 (SB)

29 Ms. L. Blaskewicz85 students

9 staff members8 parent chaperonesWarwick Institute

Point Pleasant,NJ

To visit theJenkinson's

Aquarium(Educational)


$1,436.20 Total15.15.000.270.512.309.009.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.309.009.0000 (SB)

30 Ms. M. Guy

79 students14 staff members17 parent chaperonesLangston Hughes

Secaucus, NJ To visit the Field

Station: Dinosaurs(Educational)


$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)


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No.



Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



32 Dr. F. Fortun20 students4 staff membersCampus High School

Montreal,Canada

To take aneducational tour(Educational)

5/20/15thru5/23/15

$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 students15 staff membersFSA Middle School

NewBrunswick, NJ

To visit the NewJersey State BarFoundation(Educational)


34 Mr. F. Goode88 students4 staff members7 parent chaperones

Tyson M/H School

Newark, NJ To attend the 2015Statewide AfricanAmerican HeritageDay Parade

(Educational)


35 Ms. L. Giles90 students9 staff members

6 parent chaperonesTyson Elementary

Point Pleasant,NJ

To visit theJenkinson'sAquarium

(Educational)

5/27/15 $780.00 Transportation$210.00 Admissions$990.00 Total

15.15.000.270.512.312.012.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.312.012.0000 (SB)

36 Ms. L. Crescenzo20 students


Newark, NJ To visit the PassaicValley Sewerage

Commission(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. Gopal

38 students2 staff membersCampus High School

Toms River, NJ

Jackson, NJ

To attend the

NJSMA 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 members

Campus High School

RockawayTownship, NJ

To attend CampLewis Skills DayCamp

(Educational)


39 Ms. N. Loftis121 students14 staff members

Tyson 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 Total

15.15.000.270.512.203.003.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.203.003.0000 (SB)

40 Ms. E. Barber52 students

11 staff members6 parent chaperonesGarvin School

West Orange,NJ

To visit the TurtleBack Zoo

(Educational)


$1,065.00 Total15.15.000.270.512.308.008.5523 (SB)15.15.190.100.800.308.008.0000 (SB)

41 Ms. C. Elias

50 students5 staff membersCostley Middle School

Jackson, NJ To visit Six Flags

Great 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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No.



Date(s)

Cost/Budgets



43 Ms. S. Greeley52 students10 staff members6 parent chaperones

Garvin School

Point Pleasant,NJ

To visit theJenkinson'sAquarium(Educational)

6/12/15 $ 936.00 Transportation$ 312.00 Admissions$ 84.00 Miscellaneous$1,332.00 Total

15.20.218.200.516.308.026.9019 (GB)15.20.218.100.500.308.026.9019 (GB)15.15.000.240.500.308.008.0000 (SB)

44 Mr. R. Greene

182 students18 staff membersBanneker Academy

Newark, NJ To visit the Branch

Brook Roller SkatingRink(Incentive &Rewards)


$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 students


Montclair, NJ To attend the 4thAnnual Boys to Men

Conference 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. Goode

50 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 Academy

Tyson M/H School

Newark, NJ Students from bothschools participatingin the MercerMusical Theater

Program(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 students

3 staff members1 parent chaperoneJackson Academy

Livingston, NJ Students to performat the EOEA Pride in

Public EducationLivingston MallExpo 2015(Educational)

2/27/15 $364.00 Transportation$364.00 Total

15.15.000.270.512.314.014.5523 (SB)

DATE/CHANGES TO FIELD TRIPS

1 Ms. C. Elias45 students

5 staff membersCostley Middle School

Lyndhurst, NJ To visit MedievalTimes


6/16/15 This field trip was approved at the8/12/14 Board meeting. This trip

was originally scheduled for6/12/15 and due to a date conflictthe trip has been changed.

2 Mr. S. Webb

25 students15 staff membersFSA Middle School

Perth Amboy,

NJ

To visit the

Cornucopia PrincessCruise Ship(Educational &Enrichment)

6/5/15 This field trip was approved at the

12/9/14 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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2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Cameron Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Mustafa A. Brent, the members of the

Board voted to approve items “a-q" under Human Resource Services:

ROLL CALL: Ms. Valerie Best - YesMs. Hillary Curry – Excused

Mr. Cameron Jones, Sr. - YesMs. Nicole Payne - Yes



a. Retirements

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

Effective 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 AcademyEffective 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 Academy

Effective 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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c. Separation

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

Family 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, approvesthe following leaves of absence.”

1. Ms. Cassandra Acloque – Teacher Assistant – Warwick Institute

Family 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 AcademyFamily 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 Education

Family 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)

8. Ms. Lisa Cesareo – Co-Teacher – Houston Academy

Health 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)

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e. Leaves of Absence (cont’d)

10. Ms. Brenda Cosey – Teacher Tutor – Jackson AcademyFamily 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 School

Family 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, 2015

Family 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 InstituteFamily 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, 2015Family 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%)

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)

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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 School

Family 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 6-12Family 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 6-12

Family 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)

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 SchoolFamily 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 Academy

Family 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 Services

Family 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)

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41. Ms. Shawn Salter – Secretary – Educational Support ServicesFamily 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 School

Family Act LOA Effective February 4, 2015 to April 3, 2015(15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000)

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 SchoolFamily 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, approvesthe 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, approvesthe 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/a

Effective 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 LongevityEffective January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015(15 years longevity stipend)(15.213.100.0101.000.216.016.0000)

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g. Salary Adjustments (cont’d)

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/a

To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 8 $70,073 p/a + $1,250 Stipend


5. Ms. Alyssa Glenn – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Warwick Institute(Original Hire Date: September 1, 2011)


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/dEffective November 12, 2014 to June 30, 2015


7. Mr. Wendell McQuilla – CTE Teacher (TV/Video) – East Orange Campus High School(Original Hire Date: January 14, 2015)


To: 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


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 Longevity

Effective 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 Longevity


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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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


the co-curricular and extra-curricular appointments for the various locations listed HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SCHEDULE2.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, approvethe granting of extended sick leave for the number of days indicated (at full pay, minus substitute pay) to the staff member listedbelow:”

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, denythe 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, approvesthe 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

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

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l. Agenda Changes/Corrections (cont’d)

8. Ms. Muriel Grant – Assistant Secretary – Costley Middle SchoolChange in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates

From: December 3, 2014 to June 30, 2015

To: 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, 2015

To: 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, 2014

To: September 25, 2014 to December 5, 2014&

Change in Health LOA Effective DatesFrom: December 26, 2014 to January 15, 2015

To: 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)

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, approvesthe 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 Services

Salary $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 DepartmentSalary $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)

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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)

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 Department

Salary $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 InstituteSalary $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 Security

Salary $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 Department

Salary $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 DepartmentSalary $130 p/d Effective February 11, 2015 to June 30, 2015

(11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)

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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 SchoolSalary $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 School

Salary $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


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, approvethe following other separation.

1. Ms. Helen Ogbozor – Teacher Assistant for Kindergarten – Tyson Elementary

Effective January 29, 2015 (deceased) (9 years, 1 month of service)(15.190.100.0106.000.312.012.9704)

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p. Professional Conferences

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approvesstaff attendance/participation in the following professional conferences, workshops, seminars or trainings with therequirements, that staff turn-key as required by administration those issues addressed at the approved professionaldevelopment events which have relevance to improving instruction and/or the operation of the school district."

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

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


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p. Professional Conferences (cont’d)

Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost

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


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

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



21. Mylene BrownCarver Institute



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 the 2012-

13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 school years salary adjustments addendum for East Orange Secretaries Association staff listed in HUMANRESOURCES SCHEDULE 2.r as per the new collective bargaining agreement between the East Orange Board of Education and theEast Orange Secretaries Association ratified on May 13, 2014.

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3. BUSINESS SERVICES

On the motion of Ms. Valerie Best, duly seconded by Mr. Mustafa Brent, the members of the Board votedto approve items “a-p and w” under Business Services (excluded q, r, s, t, u, v, x):


Ms. Hillary Curry – Excused

Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – YesMs. Nicole Payne - Yes

Mr. Arthur Wright – YesMr. Mustafa A. Brent – Yes


a. List of Bills (Ratify)

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

Administrator/Board Secretary to make payments between board meetings for all claims that havebeen 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 therecommendation 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 the documentationsupporting the attached list of bills;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes and approves the payment of bills 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 betweenline 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 thetransfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-c)

d. Appropriation Transfers – ECPA/Fund 15

WHEREAS, the Department of Education has established procedures for the review and approvalof budget transfer/revision for School Based Budgets; and

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

Council, Chairperson; and

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

transfers;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, does approve thetransfers and to authorize submission of transfer to State.

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

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

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

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $1,579,170.83 for the monthof 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 toexecute 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 forFund Raising Activities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Fund Raising Requests on the

attached list. (Attachment 3-f)

g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of MorrisCounty 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 services on anannual 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 Educational ServicesCommission 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 et seq; and

WHEREAS, the bid package was completed by Educational Data Services, Inc. under CooperativePurchasing and included in the package were specifications for the bid that were developed by the

Educational Data Services, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, all bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Educational Data Services,

Inc. on various contracts and awards were made by resolution of the Educational ServicesCommission of Morris County;

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

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in theEducational Services Commission of Morris County as registered and approved by the Director of

the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs; effectiveDecember 1, 2014 thru November 30, 2015;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendationof 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 toNovember 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 ElementaryScience Grade Level Material List awarded to Ward’s Science. (Bid #2318), has been extended to

November 30, 2015; and

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g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of Morris County

for NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016 – (cont’d)


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract forFamily/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


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Library Suppliesawarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2323), has been extended to November 30, 2015;

and

Acco Brand USA LLC (GBC)

Cascade School Supplies

Demco, Inc.

The Library Store, Inc.


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for PhotographySupplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2324), has been extended to November

30, 2015; and

Troxell Communications, Inc.

Valley Litho Supply


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for PhysicalEducation 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 recommendationof the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Music Supplies

awarded to Shar Products Company (Bid #2330), has been extended to November 30, 2015; and


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Audio VisualSupplies 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 the recommendationof the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Cosmetology

Supplies awarded to Burmax Company Inc. (Bid #2476); and

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g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of Morris County

for NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016 – (cont’d)


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for ElementaryScience 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


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Fine ArtSupplies awarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2478); and

Blick Art Materials


Ceramic Supply Inc.

Nasco

Sax Arts & Crafts/School Specialty

Sheffield Pottery Inc.

Triarco Arts & Crafts

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


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for LanguageArts/World Languages awarded to Teacher’s Discovery/American Eagle Co. (Bid #2480); and


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Science Suppliesawarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2481); and

Arbor Scientific

Bio Corp.

Carolina Biological Supply Co.

EAI Education

Electronix Express dba SciencePurchase

Fisher Science Education

Flinn Scientific Inc.

Frey Scientific

Nasco

Parco Scientific

Pitsco Education

Sargent-Welch/VWR

Ward’s Science

W.W.Grainger

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g. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Educational Services Commission of Morris Countyfor NJ Classroom Supplies SY 2015-2016 – (cont’d)


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


Valley Litho Supply Co.


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Teaching Aidsawarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2483); and

Becker’s 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.


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 the recommendationof 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.


Midwest Technology

Paxton/Patterson LLC

Pitsco /Patterson LLC

Satco Supply


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Special Needsawarded to various vendors as noted below (Bid #2486); and

Nasco

School Health Corp.

School Specialty

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h. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational ServicesCommission 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 andmakes 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 EducationalServices Commission under Cooperative Purchasing and included in the package were

specifications for the bid; and

WHEREAS, all bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Middlesex RegionalEducational Services Commission on various contacts and awards were made by resolution;


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

Regional Educational Services Commission as registered and approved by the Director of theDivision of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs;


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Raised AccessFlooring Systems & Related Services awarded to Nickerson Corporation (Bid #2342), has been

extended to January 16, 2016; and


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 recommendationof 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 recommendationof the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Medicaid

Billing Services awarded to Sivic Solutions Group (Bid #2458), has been extended to February 27,2016; and


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);

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h. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational ServicesCommission for 2015-2016 SY – (cont’d)


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 the recommendationof the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for DigitalReadiness for Learning & Assessment Broadband Component, Wide Area Network & Internet CoopPurchasing Initiative awarded to various vendor as noted below (Bid #2491); and

Affiniti

Cablevision Lightpath NJ, LLC

Comcast

Data Network Solutions

PenTel Data

Sunesys/Xtel


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Lawn CareProducts and Services awarded to various vendor as noted below (Bid #2492); and

Bobcat

Central Turf

Lawn Connection


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 the recommendationof 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 the recommendationof 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.


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for CustodialSupplies- Plastic Liners awarded to AnSan as noted (Bid #2496);

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h. Request for Authorization to Participate in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services

Commission for 2015-2016 SY – (cont’d)


of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for MaintenanceEquipment 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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendationof the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes participation in the contract for Roofing and

Building Envelope Repair & Maintenance Services Bid awarded to WeatherproofingTechnologies/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 on December 17,

2014, and received and opened on January 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the bid package was completed by the District's Purchasing Agent, which includedspecifications 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 a recommendation

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 therecommendation 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. - an

Approved 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 State contracts entered intoon 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 to

purchase a vehicle, utilizing the State contract on a timely basis; and

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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 HertrichFleet 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 conditionsapplicable 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 the individual State

contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education’s School Business

Administrator shall certify to the availability of sufficient funds prior to the expenditure of fundsfor such goods or services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education shall issue a purchase order

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 theSuperintendent 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;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the use of funds to purchase athleticsupplies 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 theSuperintendent of Schools, accepts the donation of 120 pairs of pajamas in sizes 3T to 7T from the

Pajama Program via Ms. Debra Roselin, who is the Essex County Regional Coordinator. Thepajamas will be distributed to preschool and kindergarten students. At no cost to the district.

(Attachment 3-m)

n. A-148 Secretary’s Report

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

the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of totalappropriations 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 andchargeable 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 therecommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept and adopt the A-148 and for it to become

part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-n)

Period Ending Appropriation Balance Cash Balance

December 31, 2014 $103,434,025.38 $44,041,475.20

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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 theappointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and

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

WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on the Form A-

149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, for the periodending 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 theSuperintendent 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 appropriatedistrict officials, to the best of the Board of Education’s knowledge, no major account or fund has

been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.12(b) and that sufficient funds are available tomeet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (NO ATTACHMENT

REQIRED)

q. Authorize Continuation of COPS in School Program (School Resource Officer Program)

WHEREAS, the East Orange Police Department desired to enhance the already existing School

Patrol Program by supplementing the officers assigned to the program through the developmentof 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 in SchoolProgram 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 combined population

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 2014-2015 school

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 an overtime rateof $40.00; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent or designee must approve all request for overtime prior to the event

taking place;


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, establishes an overtime hourly rate of $40.00 tothe City of East Orange Police Department for police coverage for the 2014-2015 school year at

various district and/or school events.

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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 an overtime rate

of $50.00 and $60.00 per hour for school based events with excessive population in attendance tobe 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;

s. Establish Overtime Hourly Rate for East Orange Superior Officers (cont’d)


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 2014-2015 schoolyear 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 of Education;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon therecommendation 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 theperformance 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 East Orange,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 allexpenses in connection therewith (including without limitation, counsel fees and expenses, penalties

connected therewith imposed on interest received) arising out of any law enforcement actions orany other actions or inactions taken by employees of the City of East Orange performing security

functions for The East Orange School District;

BE IT FURTHERED RESOLVED, it is hereby agreed that the East Orange Board of Education will

maintain public liability insurance evidenced by a certificate of insurance naming the City of EastOrange 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 ishereby attached and made a part of this Agreement.

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v. Recommendation to Award Professional Services Contract for Environmental Remediation ServicesRelated to Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) at Gordon Parks Academy

WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Statutes Title 18A:18A-5, Professional Services Contracts

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 District facilities;and

WHEREAS, the District solicited and received a proposal from Langan Engineering, 989 Lenox

Drive, Suite 124, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 for Environmental Remediation Services related to theremoval 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


recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, award professional services contract to LanganEngineering for Environmental Remediation Services related to the removal of Underground

Storage Tanks at Gordon Parks Academy in accordance with its proposal in the amount 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 theSuperintendent of Schools approves, the acceptance of the Teacher Study Group Grant in the amount

of $500 from Montclair State University. (Attachment 3-x)

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 includedspecifications for the RFP developed by the Division of Human Resources; and

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

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x. Recommendation for Award of Contract–Educational Staffing Services (for Substitute Teachers) tothe Division of Human Resources for Various Schools within the EOSD, 2014-2015 SY (cont’d)

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 forVarious Schools within the EOSD, 2014-2015 SY in accordance with their RFP proposal. RFP No.

2471

4. MAINTENANCE SERVICES

On the motion of Ms. Nicole Payne, duly seconded by Ms. Valerie Best, the members of the Board votedto approve item “a” under Maintenance:


Mr. Cameron Jones, Sr. - YesMs. Nicole Payne - Yes



a. Recommendation for the Use of Facility

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

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

board approval; and

WHEREAS, the following organizations have submitted their requests and have been supported

by administration and the maintenance committee;

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

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

Organization School/Location Date(s) Activity

1 Greg the Barber Irish & Chin EO Campus – Auditorium April 26, 2015 (Sun) Comedy Show

2 Clifford J. Scott Class of ‘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 Classic Football All-Stars, Inc. Robeson Stadium

May 26, 2015 – June 11, 2015(Mon-Fri) All-Star Football Practice

5Robeson Classic Football All-Stars, Inc.

Bowser – caféRobeson Stadium

May 16, 2015 (Sat)Rain date: May 17, 2015 (Sun) Media Day

6Robeson Classic Football All-Stars, Inc.

Bowser – CaféRobeson Stadium

June 11, 2015 (Thurs)Rain Date: June 12, 2015 (Fri) All-Star Football Game

7NJ International SoccerAssoc. Robeson Stadium

May 24, 2015 –Sept. 27, 2015 (Sun) Soccer Games

8 East Orange Jr. Jaguars EO Campus-gymFebruary 13, 14, 20, 2015(2 Fri & Sat)

Basketball Games CountyTournament

9 Elmwoodstock, LLCSTEM-Field, gym & bathrooms(Brd. Apprv. 1/13/15 Item# 2)

Revised date: Aug. 15, 2015(Sat)Rain date Aug. 16, 2015 (Sun)

10Kappa Alpha Psi OrangeMaplewood Alumni Tyson Middle/High – gym March 7, 2015 (Sat) Basketball Tournament

11 National Gym Assoc.Tyson Middle/High- 400 seatTheater June 20, 2015 (Sat) Fitness Show

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XIII. ADJOURNMENT

Prior to reading the closing statement, Mr. Bergson Leneus announced this is Ms. Nicole Payne’s last boardmeeting; she is resigning. She was commended by her collegues. Ms. Payne stated that serving on the board has

been a pleasure.

The East Orange Board of Education next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at6:00 p.m. in the main conference room of the Administrative Offices, 199 Fourth Avenue, East Orange, NJ.

The Board of Education will retire to Executive Session after “Comments from the Public” in which they willdiscuss matters pertaining to negotiations, personnel and/or litigation. The Board will resume the regular publicmeeting at or about 9:00 p.m.; immediately following the Executive Session.

On the motion of Ms. Nicole Payne, duly seconded by Ms. Valerie Best, the members of the Board voted toadjourn at 10:15 p.m.





The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary BOARD APPROVED

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