plainfield nj boe may 15, 2007 business meeting minutes

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Business Meeting -2- May 15, 2007

The Board of Education resumed the public session of its Business Meeting at 8:03 p.m.

IV. REMARKS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

Ms. Barksdale wished all of the mothers and mother figures a belated Happy Mother’s Day. She congratulated allthose involved in the Month of the Child Celebration last week. Ms. Barksdale and the Board saluted all of the

teachers in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day last week. She expressed the hope that all those participatingin the prom would have a safe and enjoyable time.

V. REMARKS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. Howard announced the different events and activities scheduled to take place in the district.

Dr. Howard recognized Mrs. Stephanie Minatee and the Plainfield High School Idols. They started out with 12 andwound up with three finalists. The winner was Jasmine Lynn who, as a prize, will do a record demo. There wereseveral other recognitions and awards given to students and staff for their outstanding achievements.

Ms. Barksdale and Dr. Howard recognized the recipients of the Governors Teacher Award.

Mrs. Evelyn Mobley gave a presentation regarding Early Childhood and introduced the staff who is involved.

Mr. Cox recognized the family of the late Joe Black and shared with them that the Board is planning to address aformal resolution recognizing Mr. Black and his contributions. Mr. Black’s sister, Mrs. Greer, gave remarks onbehalf of the family.

Mrs. Nancy Stern, Field Representative from New Jersey School Boards, gave a presentation regarding theresponsibilities of the Board and ethics. Board members signed a form after the training that they understood thecode of ethics and they intend to adhere to the code of ethics.

VI. REMARKS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Mrs. Campbell, Curriculum & Instruction Chairperson, had a walk-in for that agenda.

Ms. Rivers, Human Resources Chairperson, had a walk-in for that agenda.

Mr. Cathcart asked for an alternate to cover for him during the summer months as the Union County EducationaServices Commission. Mr. Cox agreed to serve in that capacity.

Ms. Sheppard, Finance Chairperson, had a revision for letter H.

VII. REPORT OF DELEGATES/LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Mrs. Logan-Leach said in reviewing Assembly Bill #5, which was prepared by Board attorneys Hunt, Hamlin andRidley regarding travel, this Board as well as boards across the State of New Jersey have to revise their travel policyASAP. In her discussions with the various legislative branches she could not find where Board members wouldhave to be given permission by the Board President whether or not they could attend conferences, etc. Her researchrevealed if that is what the Board decided to do; it would have to be done by way of a policy. The State says iwould be up to the majority of the Board, and in this case they would need five votes. She strongly suggested that a



the very next policy meeting this item be placed on the agenda so they can be in compliance.




Ms. Sheppard reported that the Urban Boards met and she invited Mr. David Graves as PEP President to attend thameeting. They were instructed to bring back to the community that they need to be aware of the lobbying effort byeveryone for the new funding formula. She will be bringing forth more information.

VIII. REMARKS FROM THE STUDENT LIAISONS

None.

IX. BOARD RECOGNITION

Rev. Tracey Brown

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Rev. Tracey Brown was elected to serve as a member of the board from April 20, 2004 to April17, 2007, and

WHEREAS, she worked diligently to ensure the students in the Plainfield Public Schools received anexemplary education, and

WHEREAS, Rev. Brown has served the citizens and children of Plainfield with distinction, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Plainfield Board of Education recognizes Rev. Tracey Brown for her outstanding anddedicated service to the Plainfield community.

Ms. Barksdale read the resolution and Mrs. Logan-Leach presented the plaque to Rev. Brown. Rev. Brown said itwas an honor and a privilege to serve on the Board of Education having been a product of the Plainfield PublicSchools system. She thanked everyone for their support. To God be the glory.

X. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Cathy Battle spoke about her concern regarding her child and her lack of communication regarding his suspension.

David Graves spoke about the funding formula. He also felt that Joseph Armstead is the type of teacher we need todo everything we can to keep in the district.

Susan Martin said they are requesting item N is pulled from the agenda until the employees involved have anopportunity to meet with the Board and speak in executive session to give their side. Dr. Howard said item N isgoing to be pulled.

Herman Battle spoke in support of what Cathy Battle said earlier. He was told by the County Superintendenregarding their appeal that Dr. Howard said it was up to the Board. He wanted to know when they would receive aresponse regarding the incident because they haven’t received anything so far.

Kyle Wilson, senior at PHS, spoke about the positive appearance earlier where students and staff were recognizedHe felt Board members should come to the different schools to see for themselves exactly what is going on in theschools.




XI. REPORT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE “The Board of Education of the City of Plainfield reaffirms its commitment to ensure that the district providesequal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin,handicap and social or economic status…”

It is the policy of this district to provide, through a positive and effective affirmative action program equalopportunities for employment, retention, and advancement of all people.

The equal employment objective for the Board of Education calls for achieving full utilization of minorities andwomen, and handicapped persons at all levels of management and non-management and by job classification; toprohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age; and to have awork environment free of discrimination.”

Ms. Rivers moved Human Resources as a Consent Agenda, seconded by Ms. Barksdale. Mrs. Logan-Leach wantedclarification regarding longevity. She also stated regarding C, I and J she was not afforded the opportunity to get the

information she needed to make an informed decision regarding this vote. After discussion, the motion passed, on a roll-callvote, with four members voting yes on all, one member voted yes on all, abstained on Jacqueline Cox; one member voted yes

on all, abstained on letters C, I & J; one member voted yes on all, abstained on Lillie Sipp and Rosa Salinas; one membervoted yes on all, no on letters C, I & J; and one member voted yes on all, no on Joseph Armstead.

A. Contractual AppointmentsThe Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has provided the Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative staff members between the Business Meeting of the Board of Education and the next succeeding meetingof Human Resources Committee, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has used this authority, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the employment of the following provisionally subject to requirementscontained in Ch. 116, P.L. 1986

SalaryName/Certification Effective Pro-rated Assignment Replacing Title/ProgramJudith Cardona 04/23/07-06/30/07 $21,717.00 Clinton A. Soto 14BEOTHSAL(Teacher Asst. – Kgd. Bil)

Wanda Johnson 03/01/07-06/30/07 $42,729.00* Hubbard K. Spencer 23GLTCHSAL(English Teacher)

Elaine Mendez 04/04/07-06/30/07 $42,229.00 Barlow L. Mahaley 11LDTEASAL(Special Education Teacher)

Victor Monroy 04/02/07-06/30/07 $61,518.00 PHS J. Garcia 25BETCHSAL(Math Teacher-Bil)

Miguel Urosa 04/02/07-06/30/07 $41,479.00 Evergreen A. Robbins 17BETCHSAL(Elementary Teacher-Bil)

Patricia Belin 04/23/07-06/30/07 $37,962.00 C & I New 26ITSECSALSecretary IV

Sheryl Gleim 04/30/07-06/30/07 $42,729.00* Barlow C. Powers 11GLTCHSAL(Lead Science Teacher)*Upon verification of experience for Sheryl Gleim will be adjusted to $62,718.00

*Upon verification of experience for Wanda Johnson will be adjusted to $58,680.00



Business Meeting -5- May 15, 2007Human Resources

B. Part-Time, Hourly and Per Diem Appointments

The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following part-time, hourly and per diem employees asneeded with terms as stated, provisionally, subject to requirements contained in C.116, P.L. 1986:

Name Effective Rate of Pay Position Funding Source

Robert Atkyns 04/18/07-06/30/07 $100.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEAAdam Bowser 04/03/07-06/30/07 $100.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEAGermaine Curry 04/26/07-06/30/07 $10.00 per hr Sub-Custodian31HOURLYBG

Anthony Graham 04/26/07-06/30/07 $15.00 per hr Sub-Security 25BGSALARYNivah Garcis 04/03/07-06/30/07 $100.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEA

Damon Johnson 04/24/07-06/30/07 $10.00 per hr Sub-Custodian31HOURLYBG

Shakerah King 04/16/07-06/30/07 $10.50 per hr 1 to 1 Hrly Asst ELNIAIDSAL Gainwatie Mangal 04/18/07-06/30/07 $100.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEAKelly Pringle 04/26/07-06/30/07 $10.00 per hr Sub-Custodian31HOURLYBG

Judy Safi 03/01/07-06/30/07 $100.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEAIkiah Southerland 04/02/07-06/30/07 $15.00 per hr Sub-Secretary DISTSUBSECDarya Stokes 04/01/07-06/30/07 $100.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEATiffany Thompson 04/16/07-06/30/07 $100.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEAGloria Young Brody 03/12/07-06/30/07 $100.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEAEnid Haviland 05/03/07-06/30/07 $85.00 per day Substitute ELEMSUBTEA

(A roll-call and an affirmative vote of 5 board members are required for passage.)

C. Administrative Appointment


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Frank Asante as Principal, Cedarbrook School effective May 16, 2007 of $94,630.00 + $1,000.00 Longevity (Guide C Step 1)

(A roll-call and an affirmative vote of 5 board members are required for passage.)




D. Salary Adjustments


RESOLUTION

The following negotiated titles and salary adjustments are approved:

Name Position Rationale From To Effective

Jennifer Edge Literacy Coord. Salary Advancement MA Step 5 MA Step 6 MA + 32 Step 7 10/01/06

$44,141.00 $47,346.00 $52,190.00

Juan Conejero WL Teacher Salary Advancement BA + 64 Step 5 MA + 45 Step 5 10/01/06$46,166.00 $47,766.00

Bateman, Brenda Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-2006

5 – 9 years

Bourne, Debbie Ann Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Bragg, Lisa Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Byers, Jodi J. Teacher Asst. Longevity $150.00 $250.00 2006-20075 – 9 years 10 – 14 years

Cary, Carolyn J. Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Cordero, Leopoldo Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Crawford, Angel Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Diaz, Anna Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Evans, Mary Patricia Teacher Asst. Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2005-200615 – 19 years 20 or more years

Fernandez, Jacqueline Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Folk, Diane Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-20065 – 9 years



Business Meeting -7- May 15, 2007Human ResourcesName Position Rationale From To EffectiveGarvin, Tiffany Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-2007

5 – 9 years

Hardy, Corrine Teacher Asst. Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2005-200615 – 19 years 20 or more years

Howell, Betty J. Teacher Asst. Longevity $150.00 $250.00 2006-20075 – 9 years 10 – 14 years

Huggins, Carolyn Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Hunter M. Guadalupe Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Jackson, April Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Johnson, Donna Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Kennedy, Evelyn C. Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

King, Sylvia S. Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Lazelle, Aura Leigh Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

McNeal, Jessie Teacher Asst. Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2006-200715 – 19 years 20 or more years

Mitchell, Zelena Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Murphy, Joyce Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Murphy, Lillie M. Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Newton, Cathy Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Nieto, Norma S. Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Padilla, Lupita Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years



Business Meeting -8- May 15, 2007Human ResourcesName Position Rationale From To Effective

Payton, Tameeka Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Perez, Luis A. Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-2007

5 – 9 years

Prasad, Chitra Teacher Asst. Longevity $150.00 $250.00 2005-20065 – 9 years 10 – 14 years

Regalado, Margoth Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Reyes, Maira Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Reyes, Norma Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-2007

5 – 9 years

Sammons, Willette B Teacher Asst. Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2005-200615 – 19 years 20 or more years

Scott, Nikesha Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Shuttleworth, Muriel Teacher Asst. Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2005-200615 – 19 years 20 or more years

Simms, Lisa Teacher Asst. Longevity $250.00 $375.00 2006-2007

10 – 14 years 15 – 19 years

Thomas, Machlin Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-20075 – 9 years

Washington, Terrence Teacher Asst. Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Brooks, Christopher Custodian Longevity $125.00 $250.00 2006-20075 – 9 years 10 – 14 years

Clark, Robert W. Custodian Longevity $125.00 $250.00 2006-2007

5 – 9 years 10 – 14 years

Curry Jr, Timothy F Custodian Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2006-200715 – 19 years 20 or more years

Davis, Rahsaan Custodian Longevity $125.00 $250.00 2006-20075 – 9 years 10 – 14 years




Draper, Patrick Custodian Longevity 0 $125.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Jenkins, Clifford Custodian Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2006-2007

15 – 19 years 20 or more years

Jones, James J Custodian Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2005-200615 – 19 years 20 or more years

Pinas, Juan Custodian Longevity 0 $125.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Solomon, Carlton Custodian Longevity 0 $125.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Taylor, Rodney Custodian Longevity $125.00 $250.00 2006-2007

5 – 9 years 10 – 14 years

Torres, Marcelino Custodian Longevity 0 $125.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Brown, PaulaFamilyLiaison Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-2007

5 – 9 years

Bloom, GarySr. Network Administrator Longevity $150.00 $500.00 2006-2007

10 – 14 years 15 – 19 years

Bratton, Tammie S.

Adm.SystemsSupport Tech Longevity $500.00 $650.00 2006-2007

15 – 19 years 20 – 24 years

Brown, GloriaEmploymentCounselor Longevity $500.00 $650.00 2006-2007

15 – 19 years 20 – 24 years

Gore, Karen

Adm.Systems

Support Tech Longevity $150.00 $500.00 2005-200610 – 14 years 15 – 19 years

Costa, Michael J. Electrician Longevity 0 $125.00 2005-20065 – 9 years

Graves, PaulBoilerOperator Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2005-2006





Kellman, Peter J Plumber Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2006-200715 – 19 years 20 or more years

Andrews, Laverne Secretary Longevity $500.00 $650.00 2005-200615 – 19 years 20 – 24 years

Gerstorfer, Joyce D. Secretary Longevity $150.00 $500.00 2006-200710 – 14 year 15 – 19 years

Greene, Anneleas Secretary Longevity 0 $150.00 2005-200610 – 14 years

Hazuri, Mercedes Secretary Longevity $650.00 $850.00 2005-200620 – 24 years 25 or more years

Hunter, Ella Secretary Longevity $150.00 $500.00 2005-200610 – 14 years 15 – 19 years

Lobelo, Edith Secretary Longevity $650.00 $850.00 2005-200620 – 24 years 25 or more years

Opara, Cassandra Secretary Longevity $150.00 $500.00 2006-200710 – 14 years 15 – 19 years

Randolph, Rosemarie Secretary Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-200710 – 14 years

Sliker, Denise Secretary Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-200710 – 14 years

Smith-Gomes, Sherril Secretary Longevity $150.00 $500.00 2006-200710 – 14 years 15 – 19 years

Spaulding-Howse,Deborah Secretary Longevity 0 $150.00 2006-2007

10 – 14 years

White, Parthenia Secretary Longevity $650.00 $850.00 2006-200720 – 24 years 25 or more years

Anderson, Linda C Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2005-2006

20 years

Baca, Anne Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2006-200720 years

Beatty, Alan B Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2006-200720 years




Bellazzin, Leola B.Director of Counselor Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2005-2006

25 years 30 years

Burrows, Eva Patrus Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Corbett, Tiffany K Teacher Longevity $1,000.00 $1250.00 2006-200730 years 35 years

Daniels, Garrie Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2005-200620 years

Davis, Cynthia Y Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2006-200720 years 25 years

Donnelly, Helaine Teacher Longevity $1,000.00 $1250.00 2006-2007

30 years 35 years

Easley, Patricia J Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2006-200725 years 30 years

Fenton, Audrey Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Fladger, Sherryl Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2006-200720 years 25 years

Gonzalez, Idelisse Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2006-2007

20 years

Hart, Joanne Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2005-200625 years 30 years

Hess, Mitchell Teacher Longevity $1,000.00 $1250.00 2006-200730 years 35 years

Hill, Ora Lee Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2006-200725 years 30 years

Hines, Payton Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2006-2007

20 years

Jackson, Delores M Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Kraft, Kathleen Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2006-200725 years 30 years




Kuhne, Barbara Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Kyle, Stacey Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2006-2007

20 years

Lewis, Claudine Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Luty, Julie Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Malkmus, James R Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Martin, Dolores Teacher Longevity $1000.00 $1250.00 2005-200630 years 35 years

Matthews, Thelma Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2006-200720 years 25 years

McDonald, Frances Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Middleton, Gloria Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Miles, Brenda Burrell Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2006-200720 years 25 years

Molina-Vergara,Carmen Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-2006

20 years 25 years

Morales, Prima Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2006-200720 years

Pannone, Paul J Teacher Longevity $1000.00 $1250.00 2005-200630 years 35 years

Phillips, Cheri Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2005-200620 years

Pittius, Ann Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2005-200620 years

Plummer, Barbara Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2006-200725 years 30 years




Prebut, Paula Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2005-200620 years

Reynolds, Ellen Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2005-2006

20 years

Robinson, Wilbur W Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2006-200725 years 30 years

Sanders, Joanne Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2005-200620 years

Schipper, Pamela Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2005-200620 years

Settles, Vicki Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2005-200625 years 30 years

Simson, Nancy Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2005-200625 years 30 years

Smith, Geraldine Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2006-200720 years 25 years

Smith, Peggy Ann Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2006-200725 years 30 years

St. Louis, Barbara Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2006-200725 years 30 years

Stansbury, Jan Teacher Longevity $750.00 $1000.00 2006-200725 years 30 years

Swiss, Carole Fette Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2006-200720 years

Williams, Joseph Teacher Longevity $1,000.00 $1250.00 2005-200630 years 35 years

Wilson, Jacqueline Teacher Longevity $500.00 $750.00 2005-200620 years 25 years

Zelnock, Ellen Teacher Longevity 0 $500.00 2006-200720 years

Zullo, Matthew Teacher Longevity $1000.00 $1250.00 2005-200630 years 35 years



Business Meeting -14- May 15, 2007Business MeetingName Position Rationale From To Effective

Bratton, AnthonySecurityOfficer Longevity 0 $125.00 2005-2006

5 – 9 years

Casey, IrvingSecurityOfficer Longevity $375.00 $500.00 2005-2006


Dais, DarleneSecurityOfficer Longevity 0 $125.00 2005-2006

5 – 9 years

Daves, TashaSecurityOfficer Longevity 0 $125.00 2005-2006

5 – 9 years

Hailey, RandySecurityOfficer Longevity $250.00 $375.00 2006-2007

10 – 14 years 15 – 19 years

Lanier, Calvin Kirk SecurityOfficer Longevity 0 $125.00 2006-2007

5 – 9 years

Williams, TyroneSecurityOfficer Longevity $250.00 $375.00 2006-2007

10 – 14 years 15 – 19 years

Bento, AngelaContentSupervisor Longevity $1,000.00 $1,500.00 2006 – 2007

20 years

Breauxsaus, YvonneVicePrincipal Longevity 0 $1,000.00 2005 – 2006

10 years

Davis, RoseAsst.Supervisor Longevity 0 $1,000.00 2006 – 2007

10 years

Johnson, AlanVicePrincipal Longevity 0 $1,000.00 2006 – 2007

10 years

Klein, Sheryl LDistrictSupervisor Longevity $1,500.00

$1,500.00 +$1,000.00 2005 – 2006

20 years20 years + 20 years inPlfd




Martucci, JohnAlexander

VicePrincipal Longevity $1,500.00 $2,000.00 2005 – 2006

20 years 30 years

Salinas, Rosa Supervisor Longevity 0 $1,000.00 2006 – 200710 years

Snyder, Arlene E Supervisor Longevity $1,500.00$2,000.00 +$1,000.00 2005 – 200630 years + 20 years inPlfd

Stansbury, Kevin B.VicePrincipal Longevity 0 $1,000.00 2005 – 2006

10 years

Stephenson Taylor,Keisha Director Education 0 $3,000.00 01/29/07

Education

Thompson, ValerieDistrictSupervisor Longevity $1,500.00

$1,000.00 +$1,500.00 2005 – 200620 years + 20 years inPlfd

Watts, Yvonne A. Supervisor Longevity 0 $1,000.00 2005 – 200610 years

Williams, Gloria J Principal Longevity $2,500.00$2,000.00 +$1,000.00 2005 - 200630 years + 20 years inPlfd

D. Leaves of Absence Without Pay


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following leaves of absence without pay be granted:

Name Position Location/School Dates ReasonDivina V. Guzman Secretary Early Childhood Dept. 07/26/07-09/03/07 MaternityRosa Mannarino School Social Worker Early Childhood Dept. 04/03/07-06/30/07 Child RearingBrooke Vuono Master Teacher SFSS 04/16/07-06/30/07 Child RearingJacqueline Farley Elementary Teacher Washington School 05/03/07-06/30/07 PersonalLissette Hernandez Elementary Teacher-Bil Emerson School 05/16/07-06/30/07 Maternity




E. Return to Payroll


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following employees be returned to payroll:

Name Position Location Salary Effective

Folake Aaron Spanish Teacher PHS $42,436.00 04/23/07Albert Mills Security Officer Hubbard $42,444.00 04/18/07Elaine Taitt Elementary Teacher Cook $45,846.00 04/02/07Tameeka Payton Teacher Asst. Jefferson $21,717.00 04/18/07

F. Resignation

The Superintendent of schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following resignations be accepted:

Name Position Location Yrs. Reason Effective

In District

Denniqua Holloway-Keith Elementary Teacher Emerson 5 Moving 06/30/07Maria M. Bultron-Pena Elementary Teacher Barlow 2 Personal 06/30/07Danny Cerdas Social Studies Teacher PHS 2 Personal 06/30/07(Date

Change)Joseph Armstead Coordinator/Teacher Alpha Academy 6 Promotion 05/10/07(Date

Change)Frank Ingargiola Principal PHS 2 Personal 07/02/07Donna M. McAuliffe School Psychologist Special Services 2 Personal 06/22/07



Business Meeting -17- May 15, 2007Business Meeting

G. Retirements


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept the retirement of the following staff member and acknowledgestheir many years of dedicated service and extends sincere thanks to them on behalf of the Board, administrators,staff, students, and citizens of Plainfield:

Name Position School Yrs. In District Effective

Mitchell G. Hess Guidance Counselor Washington 16 07/01/07

H. Compensation for Additional Assignments

The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move adoption of the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

The following assignments be approved:

1. Athletic Department – Extracurricular Appointment – Effective August 15 – 2007 – December 1, 2007 –Funded by COACHSALRY

Name Position Stipend

Erskin Rowe VR Asst. Football $4,946.00Thomas Imperato Facility Manager $3,654.00

2.Curriculum and Instruction – 9th Grade Success Academy – Effective May 7, 14, 21, and June 4, 11, 18, 2007–3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Funded by 26TEASTPND – (Maximum 30 hours)

Name Position Rate of Pay/Maximum

Lillian Torres Math Teacher $26.00 per hr/$780.00Lenny Jimenez Math Teacher $26.00 per hr/$780.00Lorenzo Robinson Math Teacher $26.00 per hr/$780.00Danielle Fletcher English Teacher $26.00 per hr/$780.00Deborah Celestand Math Teacher $26.00 per hr/$780.00




3.Curriculum and Instruction – Smaller Learning Communities Retreat – Effective April 11, 2007-Wednesday –9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Funded by T2ASTPIND7 AND 26TEASTPND


Deborah Celestand Math Teacher/PHS $100.00Tonya Ballard English Teacher/Maxson $100.00Munira Jamali Math Teacher/Hubbard $100.00Miguelina Landasi ESL Teacher/Maxson $100.00George Lewis Social Studies Teacher/Maxson $100.00Brenda Noble Social Studies Teacher/Maxson $100.00Joseph Masi School Social Worker/Maxson $100.00Sandy Schultz Social Studies Teacher/Maxson $100.00

4.Curriculum and Instruction – Abbott High Schools That Work Rigor II – Effective June 25, - 29, 2007 –Monday – Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Funded by T2ASTPIND7 AND 2626TEASTPND


Donna Keenan English Teacher /PHS $500.00Leona Alagna English Teacher/PHS $500.00Diana Saenz-Torres English Teacher $500.00Tonya C. Williams-Ballard English Teacher/ Maxson $500.00Joan Cansdale English Teacher/ Maxson $500.00Sarah Martin English Teacher /Hubbard $500.00Janyce Gwyn English Teacher/ Hubbard $500.00Karen Simpson English Teacher/Hubbard $500.00

Idelisse Gonzalez Bil-Resource Teacher/C&I $500.00Miriam Malabanan Literacy Coordinator Maxson $500.00Lillian Torres Math Teacher/ PHS $500.00Robert Birkit Math Teacher / Maxson $500.00Frank Geiger Math Teacher/ $500.00Eleanya Uche Math Teacher /Maxson $500.00Roger Cavallo Math Teacher / Maxson $500.00Helen Wiley Math Coordinator /Hubbard $500.00Homer Fernandez Math Teacher/Hubbard $500.00

5. Curriculum and Instruction – Refurbish Elementary Science Kits – Effective May 7, 2007 – June 30, 2007 –Monday – Friday – (Maximum 60 hours) – Funded by 26TEASTPND


Thurston Gill III Student Assistant $10.00 per hr/$600.00




6. Curriculum and Instruction – Teacher Induction and Mentoring – Effective School Year 2006 – 2007 –Monday – Friday – Funded by 03STTECSRV

Name Position/Location Stipend

Donna Keenan Mentor - PHS $1,000.00Ita Maldonado Mentor - PHS $1,000.00Melanie Gardner Mentor - Hubbard $1,550.00Sancha Gray Mentor - Hubbard $900.00Robert Smith Mentor - Stillman $1,000.00Helen Wiley Mentor - Hubbard $1,100.00Lois Davis Posey Mentor - Hubbard $1,100.00Kathleen Maldonado Mentor - PHS $1,000.00Bonita Stevens Mentor - Woodland $1,000.00Mourad Hanna Mentor - PHS $2,000.00Sarah Martin Mentor - Hubbard $1,550.00

Pamela Schipper Mentor - Barlow $1,000.00Dana Gaines Mentor - Maxson $450.00Piedad V. Rios Mentor - Emerson $1,000.00Miriam Malabanan Mentor - Maxson $450.00Trudy Marsh-Parham Mentor - Maxson $450.00

7. Washington School – NJASK Test Coordination – Effective March 1, 2007 – April 30, 2007 – Funded by21STIPENDS


Cheri Phillips Math Teacher $26.00 per hr/$750.00Ira Blackwell Literacy Coordinator $26.00 per hr/$750.00

8. Curriculum and Instruction – Social Studies - Save Ellis Island curriculum Writing – Effective July 10 – 14,2007 – Funded by T2ASTPIND7


Joseph Colodne Social Studies Teacher $500.00




9. Curriculum and Instruction – Social Studies – Laws of Life Essay Coordinators – Effective December 2006-May 2007 – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Funded by T2ASTPIND7 – (Maximum 5 days)

Name Position/Location Stipend

Joi R. Bethea Elementary Teacher/Jefferson $200.00Rosalind Campbell-Lucas Guidance Counselor/Woodland $200.00Mary Coleman Elementary/Clinton $200.00Tyeast Edmond Health and Services Coord/Evergreen $200.00Karen Gee Literacy Coordinator/Stillman $200.00Eleanor Hemphill Elementary Teacher/Cedarbrook $200.00Mitchell Hess Guidance Counselor/Washington $200.00Lori Jenkins Elementary Teacher/Cook $200.00Patricia King Guidance Counselor/Hubbard $200.00Jessica Menon Elementary Teacher/Emerson $200.00Karen Natapoff Guidance Counselor/Barlow $200.00

Zelda Spence School Social Worker/Maxson $200.00Gina Ogburn Thompson Health & Human Svc. Coord./PHS $200.00

10. Jefferson School – Family Friendly Center – Effective April 2007 – June 2007 – Monday – Friday – 2:30p.m. – 7:00 p.m.


James R. Malkums Physical Education Teacher $26.00 per hr/$5,070.00FFJRECORD7

Sandy Lopez Elementary Teacher – Bil $26.00 per hr/$3,380.00 FFJSITECO7

Krysia Sanchez Substitute Teacher $26.00 per hr/$2,000.00 FFJTCHSTP7Prima Morales ESL Teacher $26.00 per hr/$2,000.00 FFJTCHSTP7Jennifer Ruiz Elementary Teacher $26.00 per hr/$2,000.00 FFJTCHSTP7Maria Spafford Elementary Teacher $26.00 per hr/$2,000.00 FFJTCHSTP7Nancy Hawkins Teacher Asst. $10.50 per hr/$1,365.00 FFJTASALS7Rosa Espaillat Teacher Asst. $10.50 per hr$1,365.00

FFJTASALS7Kimara Ramsey Elementary Teacher $26.00 per hr/$2,000.00 FFJTCHSTP7Anthony Nelson Teen Mentor $8.00 per hr/$1,248.00

FFEMENSAL7

11. Intramurals – Effective 2007 – School Year – Funded by INTRAMURAL

School Name Position Activity Stipend

Cook Domecq Smith Music Teacher Chorus Director $548.00Maxson Robin Ogburn Family Liaison Yearbook $589.00




12. Alpha Academy - Grievance # 2006-2007:03 – (Custodian/Fireman Compensation) – Funded by31CUSSALBG

Name Position Pro-Rated Stipend__ Effective___

John Seay Custodian/Fireman $ 87.51 11/1/06-12/10/06Rahsaan Davis Custodian/Fireman $379.21 12/11/06-6/30/07

13. Special Services – Compensation for Additional Out of District Assignment – Effective April 30, 2007 –June 30, 2007 – Monday – Friday – 3:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – (Maximum 14 hours)

Name Position Rate of Pay/ Maximum

Ayana Webb Speech-Language Specialist $26.00 per hr/$364.00

14. Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Gifted and Talented Program – Effective May 5, 19, and June 2,

9, 2007 – 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Funded by T2ASTPIND7


Donna McGregor Literacy Teacher /Cedarbrook $26.00 per hr/$520.00Lelia Brinkley Literacy Teacher /Washington $26.00 per hr/$520.00Zena Young Math Teacher / Evergreen $26.00 per hr/$520.00Vanessa Burrowes Math Teacher /Washington $26.00 per hr/$520.00Martina Marrone Science Teacher/ Cook $26.00 per hr/$520.00Yvonne Maynor Science Teacher Evergreen $26.00 per hr/$520.00Joseph Fiorella Tech. Teacher/ Maxson $26.00 per hr/$520.00

Elaine Mendez Tech. Teacher /Barlow $26.00 per hr/$520.00Kathryn Horne Tech. Teacher /Clinton $26.00 per hr/$520.00Patricia Healy Art Teacher/Cedarbrook $26.00 per hr/$520.00

15 Curriculum and Instruction – Summer School – Emerson and Jefferson Swing Schools – Effective June 27,2007 – June 29, 2007 @ $33.00 per hr – July 2, 2007 - July 27, 2007 - $34.00 per hr –Monday – Friday - 8:30a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Funded by T2ASTPIND7

Name Position Rate of Pay/MaximumAlina Rubio Teacher/ Evergreen $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00

Marilyn Pisano Teacher /Woodland $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Susann Mullins Teacher /Jefferson $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Raul Sandoval Teacher /Jefferson $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Lauren Christiansen Teacher /Cedarbrook $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Roychelle Woodton Teacher /Washington $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Pamela Garcia Teacher /Barlow $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Gina Iacoca Teacher /Evergreen $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Antonella Rossi Teacher /Barlow $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00



Business Meeting -22- May 15, 2007Human ResourcesIsabella DeSantis Teacher /Jefferson $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Dionne Allen Teacher /Maxson $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Jean Williams Teacher /Emerson $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00MonaRae Stokes Teacher /Clinton $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Yvonne Maynor Teacher /Evergreen $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Delecia Lewis Teacher /Evergreen $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00

Onekka Kimble Teacher /Clinton $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Valerie Atkins Teacher /Clinton $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Jennifer Singleton District Design Coach $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Denise Barnes Teacher /Clinton $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Derrick Nelson Teacher /Washington $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Prima Morales Teacher /Jefferson $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Bridget Molnar Teacher /Jefferson $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00Jacqueline Cox Teacher /Woodland $33.00/34.00 $33.00/34.00 per hr/$2708.00

16. Special Services – Compensation for Additional Out of District –Court Mandated Assignment –Effective May 12, 2007 – June 30, 2007 – Saturdays – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – (Maximum 16 hours) – Fundedby 32CSPRFSAL


Madelaine Colodne Special Education Teacher $26.00 per hr/$416.00

17. Special Services – Acting Lead Supervisor – Effective February 2007 – June 2007 – Monday – FridayFunded by – 32SUPVRSAL


Arlene Snyder Acting Lead Supervisor $750.00 per month

18. Alpha Academy – Coordinator – Effective – May 2007 – June 2007 – Monday – Friday –Funded by25STIPENDS


Hasan Johnson Lead Health and Human Services Coord. $500.00 per month

I. Resolved the following non-tenured administrative staff members be appointed for the 2007 – 2008 school year withthe understanding that, pursuant to state law, tenure may be attained during that school year.

Name Location PositionAponte, Wilson* Stillman PrincipalCooper, Caryn Barlow PrincipalLindsey, Sandra* Special Services Supervisor of NursesMissal, Steven PHS Supervisor Social StudiesOliver- Hawley, Christy Clinton PrincipalSipp, Lillie C & I Director C & I/Chief of Academic SvcsWilliamson, Phillip* Maxson PrincipalVan Ess, Sophia Maxson Vice Principal

*Tenured in another position




J. Resolved, the following non-tenured administrative staff members be appointed for 2007 – 2008 school year

Name Location PositionAsante , Frank* Cedarbrook PrincipalAsante, Kwame* Maxson Vice PrincipalBellazzin, Leola* PHS Director of GuidanceBreauxsaus, Yvonne* Hubbard Vice PrincipalBrown-Johnson, Delores* Cook PrincipalEbler, Beth C & I Supervisor of ScienceGaliana, Anibal Hubbard Vice PrincipalHill, Aurora J. PHS Vice PrincipalJoe, Gwynetta* Washington Vice PrincipalJohnson, Alan Emerson/Cedarbrook Vice PrincipalMartinez, Wilson C & I Supervisor of Bil/Wl/EslNieves Gonzales, Nurka PHS Content Supervisor Bil/Wl/EslSalinas, Rosa C & I Supervisor Teacher Induction & MentorStansbury, Kevin* PHS Vice Principal

Stein, Lori** Special Services Supervisor, Special ServicesStephenson-Taylor, Keisha C & I Supervisor, Staff DevelopmentWilliams, Mark PHS Vice Principal

*Tenured in another position/pending standard certification for pursuant of tenure for School Year2007-2008**Tenured in another position

K. Resolved, the following non-tenured teaching staff members be appointed for the 2007 – 2008 school year

Name Location Position

Acero, Maria Clinton Elementary Teacher-BilAcevedo. Victor PHS Social Studies TeacherAdelantar, Lareina Evergreen Elementary TeacherAguayo, Pedro Maxson Math TeacherAnderson, Jason Washington Social Studies TeacherArchambault, Allison Washington Elementary TeacherArguello, Gladys Cook World Language TeachAtkins, Antonia Woodland Elementary TeacherBaltimore, Ronald Woodland Music TeacherBarrett, Margie Barlow Elementary Teacher

Bing Lee, Alice Clinton ESL TeacherBlackman, Daniel Clinton Elementary TeacherBlauth, Jennifer Washington Elementary TeacherBostory, George Washington ESL TeacherBourne, Carla Barlow Elementary TeacherBoyd, Janet L. Cedarbrook LibrarianBozetarnik, Tara Stillman Elementary TeacherBrady, Sarah Barlow Music TeacherBrundidge-Salter, Ozella Alpha Academy Biology TeacherBuff-Mulcahy, Carole Maxson Special Education Teacher




Caballero, Angel PHS Math TeacherCaban, Carlos PHS ESL TeacherCaffrey, Kelly Hubbard Physical Education & Health TchCarrington, Michael PHS ESL TeacherCharbonneau, Danielle PHS English Teacher

Castillo Morales, Enelda PHS Spanish TeacherChemey, Garrett PHS Math TeacherChiles, Vincent Hubbard In-Sch Susp TchrChristiansen, Laura Cedarbrook Special Education TeacherClemor, Melanie Maxson English TeacherCohen, Stella Stillman ESL TeacherColodne, Madelaine Maxson Special Education TeacherConejero, Juan Washington World Language TeachConod, Marianne Hubbard English TeacherDalton, Christopher Hubbard Music TeacherDaniel, Veronica Evergreen Lets Read Teacher

Dicus, Lucas Emerson Music TeacherDonat, Levard Washington Elementary TeacherDonnelly, Lillian Barlow LibrarianEdwards, Keisha C & I Speech Lang SpecEmbden, Fatima Barlow Elementary TeacherEscurra, Cesar E. Maxson Computer TeacherEskenazi, Lauren PHS English TeacherEubanks, James A. PHS Junior ROTCEvans, Shaniesha PHS Business TeacherFarrell, Edith Woodland ESL TeacherFeijoo, Oscar PHS Science Teacher

Ferrante, Garth PHS English TeacherFerrer, Maria Barlow ESL TeacherGil, Sandra Stillman Elementary Teacher - BilGlogower-Andriola,Yvette C & I Speech Lang SpecialistGuardia, Roselli Hubbard Bilingual Lang ArtsGuzman, Nacy PHS Spanish TeacherHalpern, Eric Maxson Science TeacherHarris, Joseph L. Stillman Special Education TeacherHarris, Naeemah C & I School PsychologistHaynes, Kim Maxson Special Education TeacherHernandez, Jenny Clinton Elementary TeacherHernandez, Lissette Emerson Elementary Teacher - BilHilal, Hajira PHS Chemistry TeacherHorn, Kristina Hubbard Dance TeacherHurd, Torrie Evergreen Elementary TeacherJacob, Rachel PHS Home Economic TeacherJaeger, Elizabeth PHS English TeacherJamali, Munira Hubbard Math TeacherJiminez, Juan Pablo Stillman World Language Teach



Johnson, Wanda Hubbard English Teacher




Kaur, Anita PHS LibrarianKern, Helga Maxson Computer TeacherKim, Namsoug PHS Math TeacherKramer, Sharon PHS ESL TeacherLadenheim, Angela Early Childhood School Nurse

Ladino Santos, Gilberto Maxson Math TeacherLavitan, Melaine Woodland Music TeacherLazeration, Gabriela Barlow Elementary Teacher - BilLepp, Rachel PHS Special Education TeacherLimberatos, Patricia Washington Elementary Teacher - BilLynn, Regina PHS Guidance CounselorMaco, Mary Maxson Special Education TeacherMaldonado, Kathy Barlow Music TeacherMaldonado, Fernando PHS Spanish TeacherMartin, Sarah Hubbard Literacy CoordinatorMayo Moore, Denise Hubbard Hlth & Soc Ser Coordinator

McLaughlin, Jessica Hubbard Music TeacherMcNamara, Jr., Brian Hubbard Physical Education TeacherMedina, Rubiela PHS Chemistry TeacherMiller, Othell PHS Drama TeacherMochel, Jodi PHS Guidance CounselorMonroy, Victor PHS Math TeacherMullaney, Donna Barlow Literacy CoordinatorMullins, Susann Jefferson Literacy CoordinatorMyers, Monique PHS Special Education TeacherNeshimka, Michael Stillman Art TeacherO'Loughlin, Florrie PHS Literacy Coordinator

Onyebeke, Gloria Maxson Special Education TeacherOrtiz, Pabon, Dilver Evergreen Elementary Teacher-BilOstrom, Edit PHS School Lib Media SpecPagel, Veronica PHS Athletic TrainerPaige, Kathleen PHS Home Economic TeacherPeralta, Belkis Cedarbrook World Language TeachPerez, Maria Hubbard Special Education TeacherPeraza-Mora, Jesus Barlow ESL TeacherPeters, Ryan Hubbard Physical Education TeacherPlasencia, Evarista Clinton Elementary Teacher - BilPoint-Du-Jour, Rodney Hubbard English TeacherPolatsek, Katherine Washington Art TeacherPorte, Leslie Hubbard English TeacherQueiruga, Francisco Maxson Science TeacherRaimondo, Rachel Hubbard Special Education TeacherRiddlestorffer, Carol C & I School NurseRodriguez, Maria Jefferson Elementary TeacherRodriguez, Tania Evergreen World Language TeachRosano, Vincent PHS ESL TeacherRosario, Yesenia Alpha Academy English Teacher



Rosenbaum, Steven PHS Math Teacher




Rosenstrauch, Dalila Hubbard Science TeacherRossi De Ramirez,Antonella Barlow Elementary Teacher - BilRubio De Urosa, Alina Evergreen Elementary Teacher-BilRumpf, Lawrence Stillman Music Teacher

Saalih, Ansar Maxson Computer TeacherSabat, Upendra PHS Math TeacherSalter, Nancy Clinton Elementary TeacherSanford, Glenn Hubbard Special Education TeacherScillia, Kevin Hubbard Special Education TeacherSepulveda, Luz Adriana Washington Elementary Teacher-BilShirin, Momtz PHS Science TeacherSimpson, Karen Hubbard English TeacherSingleton, Jennifer C & I Design CoachSlocum, Sasha Alpha Academy Social Studies TeacherSmiley, Sandra Maggie C & I School Psychologist

Smith, Drew E. Jefferson Elementary TeacherSmith, Linda E. Cook Elementary TeacherSinfon-Phum, Maria Barlow Elementary Teacher -BilSt. Clair, Monique Maxson Special Education TeacherStitt, April Barlow Elementary TeacherSturr, Michael G. PHS Science TeacherSweet, Michael J. Hubbard Physical Education TeacherSzremac, Laszlo PHS English TeacherThomas, Leon Alpha Academy Math TeacherThompson, Kent Maxson Technology CoordinatorTinari, Christopher Maxson Physical Education Teacher

Tomona, Christian PHS Math TeacherTringali, Jamie Washington Elementary TeacherVako-Graves, Andrea Maxson Science TeacherVasil, Peter S. PHS Special Education TeacherVega, Shirlene P. PHS Math TeacherVie Brock, Shauna PHS Physical Education TeacherWeinstock, Shelley A. Maxson Special Education TeacherWeiss, Leorah C & I School PsychologistWilliams, Shaheem PHS Math TeacherWilson, William PHS Junior ROTCWyatt, Katrina PHS English TeacherYamba-Butler, Mailissa Maxson Art TeacherYapczenski, Edward PHS Physical Education TeacherYoung, Carlene Evergreen Elementary Teacher




L. Resolved, the following teaching staff members be appointed for the 2007 – 2008 school year with theunderstanding the pursuant to state law, tenure may be attained during the school year

Name Location Position

Ballard, Tonya Maxson English TeacherBoger-O'Bryan, Thomas PHS Science TeacherBrackin, Sarah Clinton Elementary TeacherCardona Jackson,Lizzette Hubbard Science TeacherCera, Doris PHS Spanish TeacherDavis, Monique Evergreen Elementary TeacherDorcely, Daniele Evergreen Tech CoordinatorFort, Tenisha L. Evergreen Elementary TeacherFrazier, Taffanie Clinton Elementary TeacherGinn, Michelle Hubbard Math Teacher

Hedberg, Candus Evergreen ESL TeacherJones, Felice Maxson Phys Ed & Health TchKelly, Timothy PHS Business TeacherLandisi, Miguelina Maxson ESL TeacherManatlao, Marycile Cedarbrook Special Education TeacherMasi, Joseph Maxson Sch Social WorkerMeyer, Doug Maxson Music TeacherPowell, Gregory Emerson Tech CoordinatorPretty, Sarah Cook Elementary TeacherPudner, Adele C & I School NursePyle, Ellen Cook Elementary Teacher

Renna, Lauren Emerson Elementary TeacherRosenblum, Marlene C & I LDTCRussell, Kimberly Clinton Literacy CoordinatorRydzy, Katherine Barlow Elementary TeacherSantiago, Yvonne Stillman Elementary Teacher - BilShalaby, Mark Clinton Special Education TeacherSoutherland, Nicole Emerson Elementary TeacherSutich, Bianca Cook Elementary TeacherTaylor, Loretta Woodland Elementary TeacherTrent, Felisa Washington Elementary TeacherVillavicencio, Dennis Y. PHS Science TeacherWebb, Ayanna C & I Speech Lang SpecWilson, Roberta N. Maxson Guidance Counselor




M. 2006 – 2007 Teacher Recognition Program


RESOULTION

Whereas, the Plainfield School district participated in the 2006 – 2007 Governor’s Teacher RecognitionProgram, now therefore be it

Resolved, the Board of Education recognizes and honors the following teachers as the 2006 – 2007Recipients of the Governor Teacher Recognition Program Awards:

School Names

Barlow Pamela SchipperCedarbrook Frank Livelli

Clinton Oladele IghodaroCook Francine FrahmEmerson Tanya Magalif Evergreen Zena YoungWashington Luz SepulvedaWoodland Marilyn PisanoMaxson Sandy SchultzHubbard Kimberly Wyatt-Jackson

N. Withholding of Increment – Certificated/Non Certificated Staff

This resolution was pulled.




XII. REPORT OF THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

A. Monthly Enrollment Report

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee reports that on April 2007 there were 6652 students enrolled in thePlainfield Public Schools. This compares with 6656 on March 2007 and 7148 on April 2006. The enrollmen

is as follows:

APRIL2006

MARCH2007

APRIL2007

BARLOW 352 293 292 CEDARBROOK 439 373 373

CLINTON 359 325 339 COOK 237 208 209

EMERSON 401 372 374 EVERGREEN 461 443 437 JEFFERSON 398 369 370 STILLMAN 257 259 261 WASHINGTON 460 447 449

WOODLAND 261 235 235

ELEMENTARY TOTAL 3625 3324 3339

HUBBARD 674 637 636 MAXSON 954 887 887

MIDDLE TOTAL 1628 1524 1523 HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 9 517 485 484Grade 10 443 424 423Grade 11 476 384 376Grade 12 390 431 429Sp Ed 69 84 78PHS Total 1895 1808 1790 GRAND TOTAL 7148 6656 6652



Business Meeting -30- May 15, 2007Curriculum & Instruction

B. Report of Special Services

The Department of Special Services presents the following report of April 2007:General Information:Number of Child Study Teams (3 Members) 4

Number of Child Study Teams (2 Members) 1Number of Students Receiving Speech/Language Services 56

Number of Disabled Students Attending In-District Schools 858

Number of Disabled Students Attending Out-of-District Schools 121

Total Number of Students ReceivingSpecial Education and Related Services

979

Number of Evaluations Completed:Number of Reevaluations (Mandated every 3 years) 9

Number of Reevaluation Planning Meetings Completed 21

Number of Initial Identification Meetings (K – 12) 28

Number of Initial Identification Meetings (Preschool) 10Number of Annual Reviews (Mandated Yearly) 67

Number of IEP Meetings Completed 16

*Number of Eligibility Meetings Completed 16

Number of SFSS Meetings Attended 9

Number of Parent Contacts (Non-IEP Contacts) 439

Related Services Provided:Number of Students Requiring Counseling 176

Number of Referrals for Child Study Team Evaluation:

School: Number of Teacher Referrals: Number of Parent /Early Intervention

Program Referrals:Barlow 1 0

Cedarbrook 3 2

Clinton 0 1

Cook 2 0

Emerson 0 1

Evergreen 0 0

Jefferson 1 0

Stillman 0 0

Washington 0 0

Woodland 1 0




Number of New Entrants:Number of New Entrants 9

Number of IEP Meetings for New Entrants 7

*Meetings to determine Eligibility for Special Education and Related Services

Mrs. Campbell moved Curriculum & Instruction as a Consent Agenda, seconded by Ms. Rivers. Themotion carried, on a roll-call vote, with seven members in favor of all, one member in favor of all butopposed to letter L; and one member in favor of all but abstained on letter G.

C. Provision of Special Education Services


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:46 requires Boards of Education to identify and provide for children withvarious disabilities, and

WHEREAS, certain children in this district have been so identified and require special education andrelated services, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, those Plainfield pupils whose names have been certified by the Superintendent of Schoolsand are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Education be provided with:

Tuition & Transportation – Three (3) students

D. Special Services Providers


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following individuals be appointed as special service providers for the Department of Special Services at the respective compensation rates and charged to account IDEA7PURSV:

Name Service Rate of PayBehavior Therapy AssociatesSomerset, New Jersey

Behavioral Assessment andConsultation

$240.00/hr.

Morris-Union Jointure CommissionNew Providence, New Jersey

Applied Behavioral Analysis(ABA) Instruction

$139.00/hr.

Maxson 0 0

Hubbard 0 1

Plainfield High School 0 1

Preschool (Ages 3 – 5) 4 5

Total Number of Referrals from All Sources: 23




E. Staff Development


RESOLUTION

1. Rutgers University Center for Effective School Practices

WHEREAS, the Office of Staff Development has identified the need to train 50 middle school teachersto serve as participants in project-based learning seminar to improve the development of interdisciplinary units of instruction, as well as increasing higher order and critical inquiry in project-based instruction in Plainfield Public Schools, and

WHEREAS, the Rutgers University Center for Effective School Practices, New Brunswick, New Jerseyhas agreed to provide professional development sessions for 50 middle school teachers on May 9,10,22,and 23 during the 2006-2007 academic year, and

WHEREAS, the training will provide 50 middle school teachers with innovative strategies to improveclassroom practice that will be shared on interdisciplinary teams in the smaller learning community,now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment in the amount of $6,000 and charged to accountT1SINICON7.

2. Children’s Literacy Initiative

WHEREAS, Evergreen Elementary School is committed to raising the standards and studentperformance in Language Arts Literacy, and

WHEREAS, the Children’s Literacy Initiative is a scientifically based research approach with thefollowing as a foundation:

• High expectations for all children• Rich literacy environment• Daily use of quality children’s literature,

and

WHEREAS, the Children’s Literacy Initiative will provide in-service training for fifteen teachers in aneffort to assist them in “Evaluating Student Writing to Inform Instruction”, and using “InformationalBooks for Instruction”, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to the Children’s Literacy Initiative in theamount of $3,726.00 and charged to account T1SINICON7.




3. Dual Language Immersion Program

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is committed to providing opportunities for English LanguageLearners to meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Willaum from Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania is a consultant with the ability todevelop and guide a Dual Language Immersion Program, and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Willaum has agreed to conduct five full day workshops for selectedBilingual/Monolingual teachers, monthly site visits, debriefing sessions, parent advocacy sessions andan End of School Year Report commencing June 25, 2007, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Elizabeth Willaum in the amount of $18,000.00 and charged to the 2006-2007 Title III, Consultants $9,000.00 and $9,000.00 to the 2007-2008 Title III, Consultants line.

4. HMC, Inc.

WHEREAS, the Science Department has identified that the Plainfield High School was not incompliance in regard to “Right to Know” standards, it is mandatory that the science, art, wood shop andcosmetology teachers have the “Right to Know” training, and

WHEREAS, the HMC, Inc. 1214 Rue Avenue from Point Pleasant, New Jersey, has agreed to providetwo full days of training on the Right the Know on May 22 and May 23, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m., now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to the HMC, Inc. the amount of $1,400.00 and

charged to account T2ACONSLT7.

5. Professional Resources in Science & Mathematics (PRISM)

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District’s Science Department has identified a need to re-tool theelementary and middle school science teachers, and the science lead teachers in the use of the sciencemodules, and

WHEREAS, Judy Winkler, from Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, has the expertise inthis area, and

WHEREAS, Judy Winkler has agreed to conduct a professional development workshop on June 8, 14,15, 18 and 19, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Educational Support Complex for the ScienceModules for Environment, Levers and Pulley, Land & Water, Populations & Ecosystems and EarthHistory for the elementary and middle Schools Science Curriculum, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Montclair State University in the amount of$7,500.00 and charged to account T1SINICON7.




6. City Technology University

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District’s Science Department has identified a need to provide staffdevelopment in the areas of science, art, media and math to develop an entry level focus on PhysicaScience and Engineering for the Middle School curriculum, and

WHEREAS, City Technology University from New York, New York, will conduct a workshop thatprovides reinforcement in science, art, media and math which utilizes Pop-up Books, and

WHEREAS, City Technology University has agreed to provide one day training on June 6, 2007 from8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Educational Support Complex, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to City Technology University in the amount of$800.00 and charged to account T2ACONSLT7.

F. Math and Career Education – Clinton Elementary School

This resolution was pulled.

G. School Based Youth Services Program – Senior Citizens Annual Prom


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the School Based Youth Services Program and the Plainfield Senior Citizens Center haveagreed to host the Fifth Annual Senior Citizens Prom on Friday, June 8, 2007, in the Plainfield High

School cafeteria, and

WHEREAS, the above-mentioned parties have identified William Phipps from Scotch Plains, NewJersey to provide the music, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to William Phipps in the amount of $800.00 formusic services and charged to account SBYSEDCON7.




H. Amended Resolution for Bernard Garvin


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on the Business Meeting of June 20, 2006 Mr. Bernard Garvin was approved to receivepayment of $42,000.00 for his services, and

WHEREAS, Bernard Garvin, will work in conjunction with Information Technology (IT) and allschools to provide data manipulation and technical support, and

WHEREAS, Bernard Garvin has committed to do this work from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007,and

WHEREAS, the correct payment amount for Mr. Bernard Garvin is $45,000.00, now therefore be

it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Bernard Garvin for the correct amount of $45,000.00 and charged to account 08IMTECSRV Information Management Technical Services.

I. Approval to Operate Summer School


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education requires submission of application to operate asummer school, and

WHEREAS, Plainfield Public Schools plan to operate a Summer School Program for the summer of 2007, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve submission of the application for the approval tooperate the summer school as budgeted in the Title I and Title II for the 2006-2007 school year.




J. Approval for the Gifted and Talented Program


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the district is mandated to have a Gifted and Talented Program, and

WHEREAS, Plainfield Public Schools plans to offer a Gifted and Talented Program during the spring of 2007 for students in grades 2, 3 and 4 for four Saturdays: May 5, 19, June 2 and 9, 2007 from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Barlow, Cedarbrook, Evergreen, and Stillman Schools, and a summer Gifted & TalentedProgram for elementary and middle schools students from June 28, 2007 through July 27, 2007, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the offering of the spring and summer Gifted & Talented

Program as budgeted in the Title V for the 2006-2007 school year.

K. 2007 P.H.S. Course Offerings Brochure


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a recommendation has been received from the Superintendent of Schools for modificationsof the Plainfield High School curriculum, as mandated by the Secondary Education Initiative for SmallLearning Communities, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education adopt the following modifications for the Course OfferingsBrochure for the Plainfield High School curriculum which will be available for review at the CentralAdministration Office for public inspection, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED per mandate, the Board of Education authorize the administration to proceedwith planning for implementation in the 2007-2008 school year.

English Dept. Mathematics Dept.Screenwriting Math Modeling with Applications 1HSPA English Prep 1 Math Modeling with Applications 2

HSPA English Prep 2

Science Dept. Social Studies Dept.Introduction to Health Professions European HistoryPhysiology of Fitness AnthropologyUrban Ecology/Environmental Science Contemporary Global IssuesMedical Assisting and Medical Women’s StudiesTerminology and Coding Comparative ReligionsMarine Biology




Bilingual/ESL & World Languages Dept.Math Modeling with Applications 1 (Spanish)Math Modeling with Applications 2 (Spanish)

Academy of Business, Engineering and Technology (ABET) Dept.

Engineering the Future

Visual and Performing Arts Dept.Instrumental MusicConcert BandPercussion EnsembleJazz Band/audition classWind Ensemble/audition classAfter-School Instrumental Music ClassesDanceMusic Theater-the dance component Beginner Level

Music Theater-the dance component Intermediate LevelBeginning BalletThree Pillars of Dance: Ballet, Jazz and Modern Beginning Level & Intermediate LevelChoreography/Dance/audition classVocal MusicSongwritingMusic Theater for voiceChorus/audition classBeginning ChorusTheater Acting/audition classPlaywriting

DirectingAfter-School Theater ClassesDrawingPrintmakingPaintingCeramicsSculptureColor and DesignStudio Art/portfolio




L. Out-of-State Travel


RESOLUTION

1. Atlanta, Georgia

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has approved and accepted the AVID program (May 14, 2007 agenda),and

WHEREAS, as a part of the two year commitment to the initiative the district is expected to participate inthe AVID National Training Conference in July 2007, and

WHEREAS, the AVID organization will be hosting their Northeast regional conference in Atlanta, GA, onJuly 21-26, 2007 at a total cost of $23,852.60 (travel, accommodations and 8 registration fees) and chargedto accounts T2ATRAVEL7 and T1POSTCNF7, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve acceptance of the following staff members to attend theProfessional development training in Atlanta, GA:

Keisha S.Taylor, Leadership for Expanding AVID school-wide/District-wideJuanpablo Jimenez, Lead Teacher AVID Elementary ImplementationWilson Aponte, Administration AVID Elementary ImplementationTamara Cress, AVID Elementary ImplementationNakomis Parker, Science ICelia Bouffidis, AVID implementation for Middle Level

Roberta Wilson, AVID counseling Middle LevelKwame Asante, AVID Administration/Coordination for Middle LevelEva Burrows, Mathematics IYvonne Breauxsaus, AVID Administration/Coordination for Middle LevelJarrett Pleasant, AVID Implementation Middle LevelKaren Simpson, English/Language ArtsPatricia King, AVID Counseling Middle Level

2. Langhorne, Pennsylvania

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Jefferson Swing School’s field trip to Sesame Place,Langhorne, Pennsylvania on June 8, 2007 for thirty (30) students and eight (8) adults. The purpose of the tripis to expose students to various methods of fonts that continue to represent the letters of the alphabet.Departure is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. from the Jefferson Swing School with an approximate return of 5:00p.m. The cost of the trip (transportation and admissions) will be paid by parents and fundraisers.




(Out-of-State Travel)

3. Bronx, New York

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Jefferson Swing School’s field trip to the Bronx Zoo, Bronx,New York on June 7, 2007 for forty-five (45) students and ten (10) adults. The purpose of the trip is for

students to have an opportunity to see and learn about the different animals and their habitat. Departure isscheduled for 8:30 a.m. from the Jefferson Swing School with an approximate return of 4:30 p.m. The costof the trip (transportation) will be $1,390.00 and charged to account 18POFLDTRP.

4. Hershey, Pennsylvania

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Hubbard Middle School’s field trip to Hershey Park, Hershey,Pennsylvania on June 7, 2007 for two-hundred and thirty (230) students and sixteen (16) adults. The purposeof the trip is to provide opportunities for the 8th grade students to meet the New Jersey Core CurriculumContent Standards in science, history and social studies. Departure is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. from theHubbard Middle School with an approximate return of 9:00 p.m. The cost of the trip (transportation and

admissions) will be paid by parents and fundraisers.

M. Field Trip Request

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program-Hubbard, Maxson and PHS


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip to Allamuchy Reservation and Educational Center,Allamuchy, New Jersey from Friday, June 1, 2007 through Sunday, June 3, 2007. Denise Shipman, ProjectCoordinator, ten staff personnel, five parents and seventy-five program participants will attend the field trip.The purpose of the trip is to provide a weekend of environmental science and leadership team building. Thestaff, parents and students will engage in activities such as hiking, rope and rock climbing, horseback riding,archery, arts and crafts, artifacts and jewelry design. Departure is scheduled for Friday, June 1 at 1:00 p.m.with a return at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2007. The cost of lodging, organized activitiesand transportation will be charged to accounts 2107NTRAVL and 2107NTRANS.




N. Approval for Submission of Applications for Special State, Federal, Private and Foundation Funds


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Superintendent of Schools to submit the followingapplications for special state, federal, private and foundation funds to support education programs in thedistrict:

1) Funding Source Program Description Administrators Amount

High Grade Preparing for the Real Anna Belin-Pyles $50,000.Beverage Co. World: Skills of Success (SOS) Kathy Brown-Bragg

summer program designedto create opportunities for

teens to develop theappropriate skills necessaryto be successful in the workplace.

2) Funding Source Program Description Administrators Amount

NJ Department Program Enhancement: Anna Belin-Pyles $58,000.of Children and To secure an additional Kathy Brown-BraggFamilies: Division social worker to performof Prevention & intervention strategies which

Community address the needs of the PHSPartnerships’ students in an holistic andSchool Based Youth comprehensive manner.Services Program

GRAND TOTAL $108,000.00




O. Gifted & Talented Program Consultant/Instructor - Lluana Jones


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the district has identified the need to provide instructional opportunities for gifted andtalented students as mandated by the New Jersey State Department of Education, the district willprovide a Saturday Program for gifted and talented elementary students in Grades 2, 3 and 4, and

WHEREAS, the program will be conducted on May 5th, 19 th, June 2nd and 9th, 2007 from the hours of8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the following schools: Barlow, Cedarbrook, Evergreen and Stillman in thecontent areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Technology and the Visual & Performing Arts, and

WHEREAS, Lluana Jones from Plainfield, New Jersey, has the expertise in theater arts and will serveas consultant/instructor for the drama class, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Jones has agreed to provide services on May 5, 19, June 2 and 9, 2007 at a rate of$26.00 an hour (20 hours) for a total not to exceed $520.00, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Lluana Jones in an amount not to exceed$520.00 and charged to account T2ACONSLT7.

P. Children’s Books Authors/Illustrators – Jefferson School


RESOLUTION

1. Judy Freeman

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is committed to providing opportunities for students to meet theNew Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in literacy, reading, and visual arts, and

WHEREAS, Jefferson Elementary School will provide its students with rich experiences and activitieswhile studying the works of a renowned author, and

WHEREAS, Judy Freeman from Highland Park, New Jersey, has agreed to present her talent and worksin three sessions on Thursday, June 7, 2007 for grades K-5 students at Jefferson Elementary Schoolnow therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Judy Freeman in the amount not to exceed$2,000.00 and charged to account T1SINICON7.




2. David A. Adler



WHEREAS, David A. Adler from Woodmere, New York, has agreed to present his talent and works inthree sessions on Friday, May 18, 2007 for grades K-5 students at Jefferson Elementary School, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to David A. Adler in the amount not to exceed$2,200.00 and charged to account T1SINICON7.

3. Jacqueline Woodson



WHEREAS, Jacqueline Woodson from Brooklyn, New York, has agreed to present her talent and worksin three sessions on Monday, May 21, 2007 for grades K-5 students at Jefferson Elementary Schoolnow therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Jacqueline Woodson in the amount not toexceed $2,500.00 and charged to account T1SINICON7.

4. Andrea Davis



WHEREAS, Andrea Davis from Brooklyn, New York, has agreed to present her talent and works inthree sessions on Friday, June 15, 2007 for grades K-5 students at Jefferson Elementary School, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Andrea Davis in the amount not to exceed$1,500.00 and charged to account T1SINICON7.




5. Brian Pinkney


WHEREAS, Jefferson Elementary School will provide its students with rich experiences and activitieswhile studying the works of a renowned illustrator, and

WHEREAS, Brian Pinkney from Brooklyn, New York, has agreed to present his talent and works inthree sessions on Friday, June 15, 2007 for grades K-5 students at Jefferson Elementary School, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Brian Pinkney in the amount not to exceed$2,000.00 (travel expenses included) and charged to account T1SINICON7.



Business Meeting -44- May 15, 2007(Finance)

XIII. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

Ms. Sheppard moved Finance as a Consent Agenda, seconded by Ms. Barksdale. Mr. Abdul-Haqq stated heis opposed to Letter H because unless it was an emergency the moderator should not have been hired. Afterdiscussion, the motion carried, on a roll-call vote, with two members in favor of all; one member in favor of

all but opposed to Letter H; two members in favor of all but opposed to Letter H and Letter B; fourmembers in favor of all but abstained on their names where they appear on the bills list.

A Reports of the Board Secretary


(1) February 2007

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6:23-2.2h, the Board of Education has received the report of the

Board Secretary for the month of February 2007, and

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on February 28, 2007

FUND CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION

BALANCE FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

(11) Current Expense 14,900,593.83 8,020,464.34 2,561,289.55

(12) Capital Outlay - 95,345.57 -

(13) Special Schools - 137,932.56 -

(15) Reform Schools 1,807,391.36 10,552,947.25 0.48

Capital Reserve

(20) Special Revenue Fund (835,349.87) 7,021,513.90 -

(30) Capital Project Fund 996,283.68 794,898.32 978,443.89

(40) Debt Service Fund (1,077,731.74) (24,530.74) (42,702.33)

(50) Enterprise Fund 201,986.15 666,851.56 (70,830.88)

TOTAL 15,993,173.41 27,265,422.76 3,426,200.71

and,

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary has certified that, as of the dateof the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in

total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders thathey be attached to and make part of the record of this meeting; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Education certifies in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4 thatsufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year, and beit

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to initiate whatever actions shedetermines to be appropriate to comply with N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4I and N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(b).



Business Meeting -45- May 15, 2007(Finance – Secretary’s Report)

(2) March 2007


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6:23-2.2h, the Board of Education has received the report of theBoard Secretary for the month of March 2007, and

WHEREAS, this report shows the following balances on March 31, 2007

FUND CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION

BALANCE FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

(11) Current Expense 12,731,449.19 6,733,048.32 2,561,289.55

(12) Capital Outlay - 95,345.57 -

(13) Special Schools - 131,107.55 -

(15) Reform Schools 1,712,531.90 6,610,700.05 0.48

Capital Reserve

(20) Special Revenue Fund 501,000.80 - -

(30) Capital Project Fund 1,000,663.73 794,898.32 978,443.89

(40) Debt Service Fund (1,077,731.74) (24,530.74) (42,702.33)

(50) Enterprise Fund 479,021.86 666,771.19 206,204.83

TOTAL 15,346,935.74 15,007,340.26 3,703,236.42

and,

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary has certified that, as of the dateof the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which intotal exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders thathey be attached to and make part of the record of this meeting; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Education certifies in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4 thatsufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year, and beit

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to initiate whatever actions shedetermines to be appropriate to comply with N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4I and N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(b).




B. Payment of Bills – April 6, 2007 – May 10, 2007


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board Secretary presented certain warrants to the Board of Education with arecommendation they be paid, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to NJAC 6:20-2.13(d), the Board Secretary certifies that with respect to the payment ofbills referenced below no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of NJAC6:20-2.13(a), and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the warrants presented for payment are in order,now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the following warrants be approved for payment, and that itemized lists of the warrants be filedwith the minutes:

On the General Account162145 - 162586

in the amount of $5,714,588.92

On the Capital Projects Account-0-

in the amount of $-0-

On the Food Service Account881 - 884

in the amount of $ 292,828.75

IN THE GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,007,417.67




C. Treasurer of School Monies


(1) February 2007

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Treasurer of School Monies is required by statute to submit a report to the Board of Education on the cash balance in the various Board of Education bank accounts, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer of School Moniesfor the month of February 2007 as attached hereto for the general fund, agency fund, unemployment fundand improvement fund.

(2) March 2007


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Treasurer of School Monies is required by statute to submit a report to the Board of Education on the cash balance in the various Board of Education bank accounts, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer of School Moniesfor the month of March 2007 as attached hereto for the general fund, agency fund, unemployment fund and

improvement fund.




D. Approval of Acceptance of Funds


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has approved certain programs and authorized application forspecial county, state and federal funds to support them, and

WHEREAS, notification has been received that this grant has been approved, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves acceptance of the following state funds to supporteducational programs in the district:

(1) Funding Source Program Description Administrators AmountNJ Department Before and after school Evelyn Motley $3,619.46 per

Of Human Services child care for 3 and 4 Kevin O’Shea Child from 10/1/06through Community year olds during school through 8/31/07;Coordinated Child days; full day child care adjusted by actualCare of Union during non-school days. enrollment andCounty attendance

(2) Funding Source Program Description Administrators Amount

NJ Department of School Based Youth Anna Belin-Pyles from $1,024,517Children & Families Services Program Kathy Brown-Bragg to $1,034,763Division of Prevention Continuation Grant

& Community Partnerships-SBYSP




E. Acceptance of State, Federal, Private and Foundation Funds


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has approved certain programs and authorized application forspecial county, state and federal funds to support them, and

WHEREAS, notification has been received that this grant has been approved, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approved acceptance of the following special county, state, andfederal funds to support educational programs in the district:

Funding Source Program Description Administrators Amount

N.J. Department of To provide technical Anna Belin-Pyles 108,490.00Education assistance and training for Danice Stone

approximately 32 FamilyWorkers employed by thedistrict’s sub-contractedearly childhood centers.The goal is to provideFamily Workers with qualitytraining and technicalassistance geared toward enhancingand improving services to

families and children.




F. Acceptance and Appropriation of 2006-2007 Extraordinary Aid

The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey provides additional funding known as Extraordinary Aid for out-of-district tuition costs in excess of $40,000 per student, and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District submitted application for funding for 55 students with a totalexcess cost of $654,868, and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has made this award based upon 100% of the costs over the$40,000 threshold, prorated to match the funding available in the 2007-2008 State Budget, and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District has received notification of an award of $152,820 as the

2006-2007 budget Extraordinary Aid, and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey in its award notification has indicated the District may appropriatethese funds in the 2006-2007 budget without approval from the Commissioner approval, now thereforebe it

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve the appropriation of $152,820 to the 2006-2007 budget.




G. Authorization to Borrow Money

The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Education has notified school districts that the finalJune 2007 state aid payment will be delayed until early July, and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Education has established that the last Junepayment is scheduled to be made no later than July 7, 2007, and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Education recognizes that some district may havecash flow problems as a result of not receiving the June 2007 state aid payment until early July, and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has proposed legislation to provide districts the ability to enter into

short term loans with the bank of their choice, and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Education has established the deadline date of May23, 2007 for districts to submit an “Application for Approval of Loan”, and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey will payoff the approved loan, as well, as the interest cost directlyto the bank for applications that include a letter with a predetermined interest rate from the lending bankand

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Education has developed forms so the district cancomplete a detail analysis of its June cash flow requirements to determined if a cash flow problem will

exist due to the late payment of the June state aid payments, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education does authorize the submission of an Application forApproval of Loan in the amount not to exceed the final June payment if the district determines there is afinancial need to apply for a loan due to the late payment of the June state aid payment.




H. Community Forum Consultant


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, there was a need to fulfill a commitment made by the Board of Education at the February 10,2007 Community Education Forum, and the March 23, 2007 NJQSAC Forum to give community residentsadditional opportunities to share their recommendations for improvements within the Plainfield SchoolDistrict, and

WHEREAS, it was determined “by the former Board President,” that because of the time constraints thecommunity would be best served if there was a moderator present to mediate the dialogue between thepublic and the panel, and Dr. Lenworth Gunther has those qualifications, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Dr. Lenworth Gunther, Maplewood, N.J. to serve as

moderator for the April 24, 2007 Community Forum, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Plainfield High SchoolAuditorium and to be paid $1,500 from account 11-000-221000-320S-03-0000.

It was moved, seconded and unanimously approved by the Board, to adjourn the meeting.

Recorded by:

Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary

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