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JANUARY 23, 2017 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS BY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT &

ACCOUNTABILITY/SPECIAL SERVICES

a. Resolution to Establish Concurrent Enrollment at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) for High School Students

b. Resolution for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program for Practical Career Awareness c. Proposal for Cognitively Based Assessment of, for and as Learning (CBAL) by Educational Testing

Service (ETS) d. Resolution for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) for

Staff Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) e. Proposal for National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Outreach Program – Schools

Exercising Through Tennis f. Proposal for Mercer County Community College Athletic Department g. Proposal for Trenton Youth Basketball h. Proposal for National Conference of Urban Education Associations Institutional Racism Listening

Tour i. Student Study Trips j. Proposal for The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Literacy Initiative at Columbus Elementary School k. Proposal for New Jersey Cares Beautification Program at Franklin Elementary School l. Proposal for Unit of Study by Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center at Mott

Elementary School m. Proposal for Princeton University Art Museum Education Program at M.L. King, Jr. and Parker

Elementary Schools n. Proposal for Professional Development by The Association of Language Arts Teachers of New

Jersey at Robbins Elementary School o. Revised Proposal for Tisch School of the Arts at NYU Production and Design Studio Program at

Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School of the Arts p. Proposal for Literacy Through the Arts Program by Mr. Carl Anthony at Hedgepeth/Williams

Middle School of the Arts q. Revised Proposal for Hands on Science Program at Rivera Community Middle School r. Proposal for Campaign Connect Program at Rivera Middle School s. Proposal for G.R. Dodge Foundation/Spring & Fountain Program at TCHS West t. Resolution for Assembly Program by Randy Shine through Partnership between the TCHS School

Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) and the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) SLC

1-1 SPECIAL SERVICES u. Resolution to Extend the Contract with the Jersey College – Nursing School at Ewing 2. TALENT ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT a. Retirements b. Resignations c. Termination d. Emergent Hires e. Re-Hire from the Recall List f. Custodian Reassignments g. Coaching Appointments h. Leaves of Absence i. Extended Leaves of Absence j. Return from Leave of Absence k. Salary Adjustments l. Longevity m. Contractual Entitlements n. Interim Appointments o. Before/Afterschool Programs


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p. Professional Development q. Provisional Teacher Workshops r. Mentor Teacher s. Volunteers t. Student Interns

3. FINANCE & FACILITIES a. Appropriation Transfers – November 2016 b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – November 2016 c. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – November 2016 d. Staff Travel e. Facilities Report – January 2017 f. Acceptance of Donations g. List of Bills h. Out of District Placements – January 2017 i. Joint Transportation Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School j. Joint Transportation Agreement with Old Bridge Public Schools k. Resolution Awarding Transportation Quote January Athletic – Dapper l. Resolution Awarding Transportation Quote January Athletic – Stouts m. Resolution for Emergency Project – Early Childhood Roof n. Resolution Authorizing the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grant Application by Hedgepeth

Williams Middle School of the Arts o. Educational Services Contract – Teachscape, Inc.


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

1. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY/SPECIAL EDUCATION

a. Resolution to Establish Concurrent Enrollment at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) for High School Students BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of school, approves the Resolution for Concurrent Enrollment at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) for High School Students to allow 50 students to enroll in one college level course at a total cost not to exceed $27,750.00. The program during the Spring Semester at MCCC West Windsor will promote reduction of opportunity gaps in college readiness and completion for low-income students. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Codes: 20-235-100-300-0000-16-82, 20-235-100-500-0000-16-82 and 20-235-100-600-0000-16-82

b. Resolution for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program for Practical Career

Awareness BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of school, approves the Resolution for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program for Practical Career Awareness for the period March 1 through April 30, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $2,350.00. The program will include field experiences at Shades of You Unisex Salon, LLC and classroom guest presentations by Katrina George, PA-C (Applied Health Sciences CTE Program); Dr. Edward Kinsella, DPT (Sports Medicine for the Physical Fitness Technician CTE Program); and Akia Hicks, Master Stylist/Proprietor and Licensed Cosmetologist (Cosmetology CTE Program). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Codes: 20-361-100-300-0000-17-82 and 20-361-200-500-0000-17-82

c. Proposal for Cognitively Based Assessment of, for and as Learning (CBAL) by Educational

Testing Service (ETS) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of school, approves the Proposal for Cognitively Based Assessment of, for and as Learning (CBAL) by Educational Testing Service (ETS) in all Middle School Math classes on March 7-10, 2017 at no cost to the Board. The goal of the program is to allow students to compete in a technology based and project based math challenge that is aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

d. Resolution for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) for Staff Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of school, approves the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) for Staff Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) as per the terms and conditions of the MOU. (Attachment 1-D)


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e. Proposal for National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Outreach Program – Schools Exercising Through Tennis BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of school, approves Proposal for National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton Outreach Program – Schools Exercising Through Tennis for the period March 6, 2017 through May 9, 2017 at no cost to the Board. The program will provide students the opportunity to learn the basics of tennis and develop life skills through team play. School sites are Hedgepeth Williams Middle School of the Arts, Kilmer Middle School, Dunn Middle School, Rivera Community Middle School, M.L. King, Jr. Elementary School and P.J. Hill Elementary School.

f. Proposal for Mercer County Community College Athletic Department BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of school, approves the Proposal for Mercer County Community College Athletic Department for the period January 24 through February 28, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $5,300.00. The program will be held at the TCHS West Campus pool, where swim team members will receive aquatics and water safety instruction according to the American Red Cross criteria. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-402-100-330-0000-00-55

g. Proposal for Trenton Youth Basketball

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of school, approves the Proposal for Trenton Youth Basketball for the period January 24 through June 30, 2017 at no cost to the Board. The program for students starting in Grade Four will be held at the M.L. King Jr. School gym and will be used as a feeder program for the middle and high school programs.

h. Proposal for National Conference of Urban Education Associations Institutional Racism Listening Tour BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for National Conference of Urban Education Associations Institutional Racism Listening Tour on February 23, 2017 at no cost to the Board. This listening tour will serve as a platform to provide students, parents, educators and concerned community members with an opportunity to become involved in the conversation around institutional racism.

i. Student Study Trips

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following field trips:

Agenda Applicant School Destination Purpose No. of Students

Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

Jan. Wilfredo Ortiz Lakia Bristow

John Forte Valerie Hedgepeth

Mark Hoppe Kira Royster Laura Martin Ariel Rivera

Shannon Delizio

All HS Rider University Lawrenceville

NJ

Day of Dialogue – SWBAT assess

different cultures and value diversity

30 2/23/17 $0

Jan. Tymczyszyn Rankin

Winckler

Grant Garden State Museum

Cherry Hil, NJ

SWBAT explore and participate in hands on activities

66 5/26/2017 Board 693 15-000-270-513-0000-

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Herrera West

Jan. Nadia Ramcharan Jenny Featherston

Alex Crawley Lidia Durling

Hilda Diaz Marisela Figueroa

Ann Ring Alexa Glickman

Sue Lipira Walter Kelly Donna Green

Michael Braerman Luis Figueroa Dawn Reyea

Dunn MS Liberty Science Center

Jersey City, NJ

SWBAT learn about the world we

live in

185 5/26/2017 Grant $2918 20-246-270-512-0000-

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Jan. Doris McRae Hedgepeth

TCHS-West

Princeton University Frick

Chemistry Building

Princeton, NJ

SWBAT learn and investigate the

different careers available in Science

and Engineering

12 3/23/2017 $0

Jan. Edward Butler Hussain Haqq

TCHS – 9th Jackfrost/Big Boulder Ski

Resort White Haven,

Pa.

Reward trip for students’ academic

achievement

100 2/3/2017 $0

Jan. Jordana Scheer Christopher Tatro

Cynthia Mason

PJ Hill Princeton University Art

Museum Princeton, NJ

SWBAT observe artwork while

touring the museum

30 5/3/2017 Board $291 15-000-270-512-0000-

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Jan. Jordana Scheer Christopher Tatro

Sharon Coates

PJ Hill Princeton University Art

Museum Princeton, NJ

SWBAT observe artwork while

touring the museum

30 5/10 &11/2017

Board $291 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-32

Jan. All HWMS Staff H/W MS Frogbridge Picnics

Millstone, NJ

Annual End of Year Incentive Trip

450 6/14/2017 $0

Jan. All HWMS Staff H/W MS Nat’l Museum of AA History &

Culture Washington, DC

Whole school Incentive Trip

450 2/17/2017 $0

Jan. N. Marino R. Nadadhur

A. Mitala

TCHS West

Franklin Institute

Philadelphia, Pa.

SWBAT identify primary role of certified athletic

trainer

25 3/14/2017 Grant 654 20-361-200-500-0000-

17-05

Jan. E. Brown Newton Shabazz Bradley

Wilson Bucks County Children’s Museum

New Hope, Pa.

SWE interactive exhibits

15 3/9/2017 Grant $331 20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 20-218-200-576-0000-

00-59

Jan. M. McRae Denton

Smith-Brown Hassan

Patterson-Martin Sapp

M.L. King NJ Museum and Planetarium Trenton, NJ

SWBAT identify planets in our solar

system

77 4/27/2017 Board $866 15-190-100-590-0000-

00-23 15-100-270-512-0000-

00-23

Jan. M. McRae Denton

Smith-Brown Hassan

Patterson-Martin Sapp

M.L. King Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, Pa

SWE the consequences of rapid ecosystem

change

77 4/27/2017 Board $590 15-100-270-512-0000-

00-23

Jan. Shari Allen Susan Anderson Shanika Allen

Jonathan Gaffin Reana Moaning

Hed/Wms Villa Victoria Academy

Trenton, NJ

Students will explore a live

theater

40 3/24/2017 Board $466 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-08

Jan Barbara Konig Day/Twi Valley Shepherd SWBAT describe a 28 5/19/2017 Grant $241 20-361-270-


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Creamery Long Valley, NJ

variety of food practices

Approved on Oct. Agenda

change in cost

512-0000-17-05

Jan. Christina Forshey Katrina Smith

TCHS Rider University Lawrenceville,

NJ

SWBAT combine training and

creativity

30 5/23/2017 Board $134 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-05

Jan. Christina Forshey VPA Staff

TCHS McCarter Theater

SWBAT view live performance

190 2/2/2017 $0

Jan. Scott Munro Mark Peroin

Jessica Massenat Daniel Monzon

Adam Behr

TCHS CONJ Ewing, NJ

Competition for technical student

association

15 4/8/2017 Board $256 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-05

Jan. Christina Forshey Katrina Smith Rotanda Davis

TCHS Passage Theater Trenton, NJ

SWBAT expand training and

creativity

45 3/24/2017 Board $241 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-05

Jan. Karen Barksdale Barry Conboy

TCHS Mercer Co. Consumer Bowl

Hamilton, NJ

Students will compete

7 3/2/2017 Grant $190 20-361-200-500-0000-

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Jan. Karen Barksdale Barry Conboy

TCHS Mercer Co. Consumer Bowl

Hamilton, NJ

Students will compete

7 3/9/2017 Grant $190 20-361-200-500-0000-

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Jan. Patricia Weiss Jill Maurice

Eunice PARK Yvonne Mitchell

Mott Fernbrook Farms

Chesterfield, NJ

SWBAT identify various organisms

74 3/30/2017 $0

Jan. Mary Carral Debbie Grant

Sharonda West Susanne

Shahlbrand Blair DellaPenna Calvin Peterson Renee Mhoon,

Octavia Stockton, Yasmine Ahmed,

Marta Rivera, Nicole Udeh,

Tanya Edwards, Nabih Masoud, Byron Kmara

Grant Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Pt. Pleasant, NJ

SW learn about animals in their

habitat

117 4/7/2017 Board $1,337

Approvd on

12/12/16 revised cost for

add’l bus

15-190-100-590-0000-

00-20 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-20

Jan. April Reid A Jones J Clark

M. Stewart K. Appleby

A Smith Z Montero E Rivera J Clark N sable

D Kunkel Y Morales

Grant Franklin Institute

Philadelphia, PA

SWBAT collaborate on

design and construct a flag raising machine

140 1/17/2017 Approved on Oct. agenda,

change of date

Board $1,073 Approved on Nov. agenda,

change of cost

15-190-100-590-0000-

00-20 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-20

Jan. E. Brown Shabazz

B. Newton Bradley

ECC Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ

SWBAT name sea animals and their

habitat

15 6/1/2017 Grant $355 20-218-100-500-0000-

00-59 20-218-200-516-0000-

00-59

Jan. David Lerner Norberto Diaz

Ludita Lole

Kilmer TBOE Trenton, NJ

Students will perform at Trenton

Board meeting

40 2/27/2017 Board $100 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-24

Jan. Adrienne Hill All HWMSA

Hed/Wms TCHS-Visual & Performing Arts

Trenton, NJ

SWBAT synthesize prior knowledge about bullying to

create an anti-bullying project

100 1/27/2017 Board $392 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-08

Jan. Derek Taylor Bahiyaa Sellers

Hed/Wms NJ Museum Trenton, NJ

SWBAT experience the Unground

40 2/23/2017 Board $119 15-000-270-512-0000-


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Laura Pekata Courtney Harker

Railroad Harriet Tubman

00-08

Jan. Lauren Morin 8th Grade Teachers

Dunn FrogBridge Milltown, NJ

Students will know the benefits of

following school rules and

attendance

250 6/2/2017 Board $1450 Approved on Dec. Agenda

change in cost

15-000-270-512-0000-

00-10

Jan. Joel Merkin Ryan McCamy

Nicole Backlund Kira Royster

TCHS West

NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Holmdel, NJ

SWBAT walk in footsteps of thousands of

Vietnam Veterans

36 3/15/2017 $777 15-190-100-590-0000-

00-04 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-04

Jan. Maurais Harmon Tobin

Martinez Smith Brooks Ramos Ms. W.

ML King Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Pt. Pleasant, NJ

SWBAT develop an understanding of the environment

130 6/13/2017 Board $345 15-000-270-572-0000-

00-23



ML King Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, PA

Students will investigate the

diversity of life on earth

130 3/23/2017 Board $444 15-000-270-572-0000-

00-23



ML King Franklin Institute

Philadelphia, PA

SWLA physical science principles

130 1/26/2-17 $651 $1,088 15-000-270-572-0000-

00-23

Jan. Talithea Briggs Joseph Melone

TCHS West

TBOE Trenton, NJ

SWBAT engage in meaningful

discussion on topic of institutional

racism

10 2/23/2017 $0

Jan. Alice Burnett Ariel Rivera

Day/twi TBOE Trenton, NJ



racism

10 2/23/2017 $0

Jan. Hussain Haqq Yetunde Araomi

9TH Grade

Academy

TBOE Trenton, NJ



racism

10 2/23/2017 $0

Jan. Norberto Diaz Lindita Lole

David Lerner

Kilmer City Hall Trenton

Glee Club to perform for Black

History Month Celebration

30 2/16/17 $100 Board 15-000-270-512-0000-

00-24

j. Proposal for The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Literacy Initiative at Columbus Elementary

School Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Literacy Initiative at Columbus Elementary School for the period February 1 to June 30, 2017 at no cost to the Board. The program will offer tutoring by TCNJ students, along with support for Teachers in K-5 General Education classrooms by TCNJ students and 2 professors pending appropriate clearances.


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k. Proposal for New Jersey Cares Beautification Program at Franklin Elementary School Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for New Jersey Cares Beautification Program at Franklin Elementary School on February 11, 2017 at no cost to the Board. A team of 50 volunteers will enhance the inside and outside of the building.

l. Proposal for Unit of Study by Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center at Mott Elementary School Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Unit of Study by Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center at Robeson Elementary School for the period March 24-31, 2017 at no cost to the Board. With support from the Bonner Center for Civic and Community Engagement, the program will expose Fourth Grade students to nature, agriculture and the sources of their food, in order to foster their sense of compassion for our planet and for each other. Students will develop an interest in environmental stewardship through exposure to nature.

m. Proposal for Princeton University Art Museum Education Program at M.L. King, Jr. and Parker Elementary Schools BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Princeton University Art Museum Program at M.L. King, Jr. and Parker Elementary Schools for the period January 24 through June 30, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $2,501.60. The program will provide Third Graders the opportunity to learn about art and art history by examining world-class artworks in a top-quality cultural institution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Codes: 15-000-270-512-0000-00-23 and 15-000-270-512-0000-00-27

n. Proposal for Professional Development by The Association of Language Arts Teachers of New Jersey at Robbins Elementary School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Professional Development by The Association of Language Arts Teachers of New Jersey at Robbins Elementary School for the period January 24 through June 30, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $5,750.00. The training will provide teachers with skills in preemptive lessons and teaching expository writing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-28

o. Revised Proposal for Tisch School of the Arts at NYU Production and Design Studio Program at Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School of the Arts Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for Tisch School of the Arts at NYU Production and Design Studio Program at Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School of the Arts for the period December 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $1,000.00. The program will provide students with the opportunity to be exposed to and participate in a series of classes, workshops and small group mentoring led and performed by technical theater professionals from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. This program was originally Board approved on November 14, 2016. The revision is needed to add a cost and account code.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 15-190-100-610-0000-00-08

p. Proposal for Literacy Through the Arts Program by Mr. Carl Anthony at Hedgepeth/ Williams Middle School of the Arts Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Literacy Through the Arts Program by Mr. Carl Anthony at Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School of the Arts for the period February 1 through June 10, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. The program will provide students with the opportunity to be exposed to and participate in a series of writing and dance critique classes, workshops and small group mentoring led and performed by guest artist Mr. Carl Anthony. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-08

q. Revised Proposal for Hands on Science Program at Rivera Community Middle School Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for Hands On Science Program at Rivera Community Middle School for the period November 15, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $1,270.00. The Liberty Science Center Traveling Program includes presenters to help teach and give students the experience of dissecting animals. This program was originally Board approved on November 14, 2016. The revision is needed to increase the cost. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-15

r. Proposal for Campaign Connect Program at Rivera Community Middle School Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Campaign Connect Program at Rivera Community Middle School for the period January 24, 2017 through June 30, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00. The program is designed to provide easy-to-use resources and forums for dialogue and collaboration to support school climate and culture work. Account Code: 20-028-200-300-0000-17-15 (NJ Sustainable Schools Grant)

s. Proposal for G.R. Dodge Foundation/Spring & Fountain Program at TCHS West Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for G.R. Dodge Foundation/Spring & Fountain Program at TCHS West for the period March 22 through May 10, 2017 at no cost to the Board. The program will address the need to increase classroom teacher skills in the teaching of the poetry genre in the classroom by teaching them diverse methods for the reading of poetry.


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t. Resolution for Assembly Program by Randy Shine through Partnership between the TCHS School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) and the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) SLC Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Assembly Program by Randy Shine through Partnership between the TCHS School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) and the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) SLC for the period January 24 through June 30, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $800.00. The magic performance and career speaking assembly program is aligned with the goals of the SBYSP for students: improve emotional health, develop a sense of responsibility regarding academic expectations and participate in career exploration activities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving and goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 20-470-200-300-0000-17-05

1-1 SPECIAL SERVICES

u. Resolution to Extend the Contract with the Jersey College – Nursing School at Ewing Be it resolved; that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Extend the Contract with the Jersey College – Nursing School at Ewing for the period January 24, 2017 to June 30, 2017 at no cost to the Board. The partnership allows nursing students to complete their course of study by observing school nurses in the District Health Offices, and by observing the health educational programs within the District.


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 2. TALENT ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT

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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D)

3. FINANCE & FACILITIES

a. Appropriation Transfers – November 2016

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and; WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-A)

b. A-148 Secretary’s Report – November 2016

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148; WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©3, the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s) 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, that the Trenton Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports for November 2016, and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (Attachment 3-B)

c. A-149 Treasurer’s Report – November 2016

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging to the district; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on the Form A-149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, for the period ending November 30, 2016, 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-C)

d. Staff Travel BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratified staff attendance/participation in the following professional conferences, workshops,


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seminars or trainings with the requirements, that staff turn-key as required by administration those issues addressed at the approved professional development events which have relevance to improving instruction and/or operation of the school district.

Agenda Applicant Position School/ Dept.

Purpose Location Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

Jan. Dwayne Mosley

Facilities Administrator

B&G NJ School B&G Assoc. 2017 Workshop/Expo

Atlantic City NJ

3/13-15/17 Board $792.66 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-60

Jan. Dennis Morgan

Coordinator - Network

CSB NJ Techspo ‘17 Atlantic City NJ

1/26-27/17 Board $825 11-000-252-580-0000-

00-64

Jan. Nelson Ribon

Acting Superintendent

CSB NJ Techspo ‘17 Atlantic City NJ

1/27/17 Board $275 11-000-230-580-0000-

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Jan. Nicholas Barbato

Instructional Teacher

CAO Future Ready Schools Initiatives

Trenton, NJ 5/4/2017 $0

Jan. Michelle Walker

Programmer CAO Future Ready Schools Initiatives

Trenton, NJ 5/4/2017 $0

Jan. John Dunston

Supervisor CAO Future Ready Schools Initiatives

Trenton, NJ 5/4/2017 $0

Jan. Angela Peter Teacher Wilson NJAHPERD 2017 Convention

Long Branch, NJ

2/27 -28/2017

Board $100 15-290-100-590-0000-

00-31

Jan. Shanika Allen

Teacher Hed/Wms How to Incorporate Technology into Math

Rutgers University

2/21/2017 $0

Jan. Shanika Allen

Teacher Hed/Wms Formative Assessment, Productive Struggle

Rutgers University

4/14/2017 $0

Jan. Hailee Valtin Teacher Washington NJAHPERD 2017 Convention

Long Branch, NJ

2/26-28/2017

$0

Jan. Ieshia Dawkins

Counselor Rivera NJPSAFEA Legal One Cherry Hill, NJ 3/22/2017 $0

Jan. Ieshia Dawkins

Counselor Rivera Understanding Managing &

Preventing Suicide

Princeton Junction, NJ

1/26/2017 $0

Jan

Ieshia Dawkins

Counselor Rivera Addressing Staff Mental Health

Monroe, NJ 2/9/2017 $0

Jan. John Guindon, Sr.

Teacher Rivera Strategies to Enhance Long Branch, NJ

2/26-27/2017

$0

Jan. Howard Marks

Counselor Rivera Understanding Managing &

Preventing Suicide

Princeton Junction, Nj

1/26/2017 $0

Jan. Chris Perry Teacher Rivera NJAHPERD Annual Convention

Long Branch, NJ

2/26-27/2017

$0

Jan. Maria Rodriquez

Teacher Robbins Human Trafficking in Schools

Lyndhurst, NJ 1/27/2017 $0

Jan. Adrienne Hill

Principal Hed/Wms Metropolitan Opera Guild

New York, NY 2/8/2017 $0

Jan. Shari Allen Teacher Hed/Wms Metropolitan Opera Guild

New York, NY 2/8/2017 $0

Jan. Alan Wilkins

Teacher Hed/Wms Metropolitan Opera Guild

New York, NY 2/8/2017 $0

Jan. Michelle Dice


New York, NY 2/8/2017 $0

Jan. Derek Taylor


New York, NY 2/8/2017 $0

Jan. Bahiyaa Sellers


New York, NY 2/8/2017 $0

Jan. Nicole Stephen,

EdD

Teacher Mott Visit W. Windsor-Plainsboro G&T

Program

W. Windsor, NJ

1/27/2017 $0

Jan. Kathryn Graf

Teacher TAD Visit W. Windsor-Plainsboro G&T

Program

W. Windsor, NJ

1/27/2017 $0

Jan. Norberto Diaz

Supervisor CAO Visit W. Windsor-Plainsboro G&T

Program

W. Windsor, NJ

1/27/2017 $0


Teacher Hed/Wms Visit W. Windsor-Plainsboro G&T

W. Windsor, NJ

1/27/2017 $0


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Program

Jan. Andrea Harris

Teacher CSB Visit W. Windsor-Plainsboro G&T

Program

W. Windsor, NJ

1/27/2017 $0

Jan. Ronald Edwards

Principal Day/Twi HS

Global Education Symposium

Washington, DC

2/16-18/2017

$0

Jan. Tilottama Bose

Teacher Day/Twi HS

Global Education Symposium

Washington, DC

2/16-18/2017

$0

Jan. Lori Barstow

Teacher Washington Nat’l Art Ed. Assoc Convention

New York, NY 3/2&3/2017 $0


Teacher Hed/Wms EIRC Inaugural G & T PLC

Blackwood, NJ 1/26/2017 $0

Jan. Kathryn Graf

Teacher TAD EIRC Inaugural G & T PLC


Jan. Norberto Diaz

Supervsor CAO EIRC Inaugural G & T PLC


Jan. Nicole Stephens,

EdD

Teacher Mott EIRC Inaugural G & T PLC


Jan. Andrea Harris

Teacher Hed/Wms EIRC Inaugural G & T PLC


Jan. Nadia Ramcharan

Teacher Dunn WIDA ACCESS for ELL’S Bias, Sensitivity

& Content Review

Bethesda, MA 2/16 & 17/2017

$0

Jan. Christine Clark

L. Leader Hed/Wms Close Reading Monroe, NJ 1/25/2017 $0

Jan. Jeanne Ternowchek

L. Leader Robeson A Balancing Act – PARCC

Monroe, NJ 2/13/2017 $0

Jan. Kim Christie L. Leader Franklin Close Reading Monroe, NJ 1/25/2017 $0

Jan. Nancy Livesay

L. Leader Grant A Balancing Act – PARCC

Monroe, NJ 2/13/2017 $0

Jan. Mary Tomlin

L. Leader Jefferson A Balancing Act – PARCC

Monroe, NJ 2/13/2017 $0


Teacher Hed/Wms CAR Roadmap Monroe, NJ 1/25/2017 $0

Jan. Paula McKoy


Jan. Dawn Langford


Jan. Gail Fontaine

Teacher Dunn K-8 Art Best Practice Share

Hainesport Twp., NJ

2/17/2017 $0

Jan. Angela Parker

Teacher Wilson FEA: Reinventing Your Struggling School

Monroe Township, NJ

3/13/2017 $0

Jan. Deidre Fabisch

Teacher TCHS Chambers

FEA: Maximizing Essential Math Skills

and Concepts for Students with

Disabilities and Struggling Learners

Monroe , NJ 2/16/2017; 3/1/2017

$0

Jan. Denise Watkins-

Smith

School Counselor

Wilson FEA: Addressing Student Mental Health

Issues

Monroe, NJ 3/22/2017 $0

Jan. Denise Watkins-

Smith

School Counselor

Wilson FEA: Addressing Staff Mental Health Issues

Monroe, NJ 2/9/2017 $0

Jan. Jamie Delaney

Literacy Leader Daylight/Twilight

FEA: Zooming in on Close Reading

(6-12)

Monroe, NJ 1/25/2017 $0

Jan. Linda Wyatt-Simpson

School Counselor

King FEA: Addressing Student Mental Health

Issues

Monroe, NJ 3/22/2017 $0

Jan. Linda Wyatt-Simpson

School Counselor

King FEA: Addressing Staff Mental Health Issues

Monroe, NJ 2/9/2017 $0

Jan. Elizabeth Hill

Teacher Robbins FEA Monroe, NJ 2/10/2017 $0

Jan. Sheri Lowery

Teacher Day/Twi HS

Structured Learning Supervision Course

Blackwood, NJ 2/23/2017 $126 15-190-100-610-0000-

00-35

Jan. Sheri Teacher Day/Twi Structured Learning Blackwood, NJ 2/6 thru $110 15-190-100-


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Lowery HS Supervision Course 12/31/2017 610-0000-00-35

Jan. Sheri Lowery

Teacher Day/Twi HS

Structured Learning Supervision Course

Blackwood, NJ 2/1 thru 2/2017

$228 15-190-100-610-0000-

00-35

Jan. Wilfredo Ortiz Lakia

Bristow John Forte

Valerie Hedgepeth

Mark Hoppe Kira Royster

Laura Martin

Ariel Rivera Shannon Delizio

Various All HS & CSB

Day of Dialogue – A journey into race, class

and gender in our schools

Rider University

Lawrenceville NJ

2/23/17 $0 No cost to the Board

Jan. Lissa Johnson

Pam Owens Lakeira Jones Stacie Wood-

Chapman Paul Apollon

TAD - Various CSB CJ Pride Career Fair Princeton NJ 3/16/17 Board $9.30 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

Jan. Lissa Johnson



TAD - Various CSB College of NJ Interview Days

Ewing NJ 3/24/17 & 4/26/17

Board $203.10 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

Jan. Lissa Johnson



TAD - Various CSB Greater Philadelphia Teacher Job Fair

Philadelphia PA

4/5/17 Board $379.14 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

Jan. Lissa Johnson



TAD - Various CSB NJ City University Career Fair

Jersey City NJ 3/30/17 Board $113.44 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

Jan. Lissa Johnson



TAD - Various CSB Rider University Career Fair

Princeton NJ 3/9/17 Board $103.10 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

Jan. Lissa Johnson


TAD - Various CSB Rowan University Education Expo –

Career Fair

Glassboro NJ 3/6/17 Board $209.10 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52


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Jan. Lissa Johnson



TAD - Various CSB William Patterson University Spring

Education Career Fair

Wayne NJ 3/10/17 Board $47.74 11-000-251-580-0000-

00-52

Jan. Selena Robinson

Coordinator – Special Services

CSB NJ Special Ed Annual Summit

Newark NJ 2/22/17 $0

Jan. Nelson Ribon

Josue Falaise Janet

Winthrop Michael Tofte

Ahmed Banjaani Deidre Brown Wayne Fisher

Var Var Algebra 1 Conversation hosted by NJDOE

Trenton NJ 1/23/17 $0

Jan. Norberto Diaz

Supervisor CIA Any Given Child – Kennedy Center

Arlington VA 1/29/17 through 2/2/17

$0

e. Facilities Report – January 2017

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves School and Community Organizations to use Trenton Board of Education Facilities.

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Rev. Dr. Lola Akiwowo- Nextgen Church Enrichment

Program

11/29/16 - 06/23/17

Mon. - Fri. Grant 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

8550 OUTSIDE X

Eris Tunstall - Student Dance

12/15/16 Thursday Kilmer 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

8328 OUTSIDE X

Susan Johnson - Transition Session for

Middle School Students Moving Into

High School

3/3/2017 Friday Dunn 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

8352 TBOE X

Stephen Albinson - District Social

Security Seminar

01/24/17 Tuesday Administration 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

8574 OUTSIDE X

Bill O'Neal - Dodge Foundation/Spring & Fountain Professional

Development

03/22/17, 03/29/17, 04/05/17, 04/12/17, 04/26/17, 05/03/17, 05/10/17

Wednesday TCHS - West 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A16-8832 TBOE X

Alex Bethea - Beath Street Trenton

Wrestling Practice

12/01/16 - 03/31/17

Mon. - Fri. Dunn and Hedgepeth-

Williams Middle Schools

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

9423 and 8267

TBOE X

Celeste Williams - Principals' and Vice Principals' Meetings

12/01/16, 02/09/17, 03/09/17, 05/11/17,

Thursday Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A16-8751 TBOE X


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06/26/17

Kep Short - Trenton Children's Chorus Inc.

- Overflow Parking

02/11/7 & 05/12/17

Fri. and Sat. Office of Early Childhood

02/11/17-10:00 AM-2:00 PM

05/12/17-6:00 PM-9:00PM

A16-8853 OUTSIDE X

Michael Tofte - Math Professional Development

02/03/17 Friday TCHS - West 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A16-8896 TBOE X


02/03/17 Friday Kilmer 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

8329 TBOE X


02/03/17 Friday TCHS - 9th Grade

Academy

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A16-8897 TBOE X

Monical Carmichael - Professional Development

02/03/17 Friday Grant 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

8552 TBOE X

Vondalyn Fannin/Robert Ciaccia

- Science Fair

01/25/17 Wednesday Franklin 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5225 TBOE X

Sharon Ozonuwe - Health Fair

03/29/17 Wednesday Franklin 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

5227 TBOE X

Aliyah Mitchell - Parent Involvement

Workshop

01/18/17 & 01/25/17

Wednesday Franklin 01/18/17-9:30 AM-10:45 AM 01/25/17-5:00 PM-7:00 PM

5230 TBOE X

Leslie Septor - Literacy Expo

05/10/17 Wednesday Administration 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

A16-8894 TBOE X

Mary Bailey - BOSE Meeting

03/28/17 Tuesday Administration 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

A16-8895 TBOE X

Andrea Harris - Read 180/System 44 PLC

01/25/17 - 06/30/17

Wednesdays Dunn 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

A16-8900 TBOE X

Andrea Harris - Read 180 Users Professional

Development

02/03/17 Friday Dunn 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A16-8898 TBOE X

Andrea Harris - Special Services District-Wide Professional Development

02/03/17 Friday Hill 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A16-8899 TBOE X

Andrea Harris - High School Teachers

Professional Development

02/01/17 & 02/02/17

Wed. & Thurs.

Administration 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

A16-8800 TBOE X

Denyce Carroll - Arbitration Hearing

03/13/17 Monday Administration 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

9640 TBOE X

Norberto Diaz - Staff Music Professional

Development

02/03/17 Friday Columbus 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

A16-8728 TBOE X

Jasamine Young-Paulhill -

Source4Teachers Professional Learning

Day

01/12/17 & 01/19/17

Thursday Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

8572 OUTSIDE X

Jasamine Young-Paulhill -

Source4Teachers Hiring Event

01/26/17 Thursday Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

8573 OUTSIDE X

Kathryn Graf - Secretary Professional

Development

02/03/17 Friday Administration 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

8203 TBOE X

Susan Anderson/Courtney

Harker - Literacy Club Literacy After-School

Program

01/11/17 -06/14/17

Wednesdays Hedgepeth-Williams

3:05 PM - 4:05 PM

8258 TBOE X

Lissa Johnson - B & T 01/25/17 & Wed. & Administration 5:00 PM - 8535 TBOE X


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Negotiations 02/06/17 Mon. 9:00 PM

Eunice Perez - Parent Workshop

01/19/17 & 01/31/17

Tues. & Thurs.

King 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

8356 TBOE/ OUTSIDE

X

Sharron Grady - Swimming Matches

01/07/17 - 02/04/17

Saturdays Hedgepeth-Williams

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

8125 TBOE X

Adrienne Hill - PBSIS Social Event

02/15/17 Wednesday Hedgepeth-Williams

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

8266 TBOE X

Naomi Johnson LaFleur - Student

Listening Tour

03/23/17 Thursday Administration 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

A16-8859 TBOE X

Leslie Septor - Close Writing Professional

Development for ELA Teachers Grades 6 - 8

02/03/17 Friday Kilmer 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A16-8729 TBOE X

f. Acceptance of Donations

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts funding from the following generous donors:

DONOR AMOUNT RECIPIENT PLANNED USE FOR FUNDS

Lakeisha Sutton and Fan Favorite LLC

Mini basketballs, towels & t-shirts

Athletic Department via School Support

Department

Student incentives

g. List of Bills

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.1 and N.J.S.A.18:6-31 provides for the Board of Education to authorize the payment of bills; and WHEREAS, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached lists of bills; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and approve the payment of bills on the attached lists for the Monday, January 23, 2017 Board meeting in the amount of $23,369,107.09. (Attachment 3-G – bill list of 12/15/16)

h. Out of District Placements – January 2017 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Out of District Placements for January 2017. (Attachment 3-H)

i. Joint Transportation Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, 2016/2017 Joint Agreement between Delaware Valley Regional High School and Trenton Board of Education for the provision of transportation services for 1 student attending Lord Sterling School, Basking Ridge NJ for Special Education needs, from October 5, 2016 till June 23, 2017. Trenton Public Schools will pay Delaware Valley Regional High School a total cost of $17,101.42. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

j. Joint Transportation Agreement with Old Bridge Public Schools BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, 2016/2017 Joint Agreement between Old Bridge Public Schools and Trenton Board


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of Education for the provision of transportation services for 2 students to Lakeview School in Edison for Special Education needs, from January 11, 2017 till June 22, 2017. Trenton Public Schools will pay Old Bridge Public Schools a per diem cost of $173.33. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized and directed to execute said jointure on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account Code: 11-000-270-515-0000-00-65

k. Resolution Awarding Transportation Quote January Athletic – Dapper BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the December 16, 2016 Athletic Transportation Quote January Athletic to Dapper Bus Company for Athletic transportation for the month of January. The cost for the month will be $2,286.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-512-0000-00-65 Funding Period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

l. Resolution Awarding Transportation Quote January Athletic – Stouts BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards the December 16, 2016 Athletic Transportation Quote January Athletic to Stouts Charter Bus Service, for Athletic transportation for the month of January. The cost for the month will be $45,400.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Board President and Business Administrator are authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Trenton Board of Education. Account: 11-000-270-512-0000-00-65 Funding Period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

m. Resolution for Emergency Project – Early Childhood Roof WHEREAS, the Trenton Board of Education entered into a contract with Anderson Contractors Inc., for emergency roof removal and replacement repairs on the existing roof of the Trenton Early Childhood Center Administration Building located at 929 Parkside Avenue; and WHEREAS, the initial project cost was not to exceed Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars and No Cents ($56,280.00) with a ten percent (10%) contingency allowance of Five Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and No Cents ($5,628.00) for a total not to exceed amount of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eight Dollars and No Cents ($61,908.00); and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for execution and payment for emergency roof repairs services on the existing roof of the Trenton Early Childhood Center Administration Building located at 929 Parkside Avenue.

n. Resolution Authorizing the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grant Application by Hedgepeth Williams Middle School of the Arts WHEREAS, Sustainability means using resources wisely, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment, all of which will ensure the future health, safety, and prosperity of our children; and; WHEREAS, The Trenton Board of Education seeks to support and work with school staff and administrators, students and parents to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students by


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encouraging our school community to implement sustainable, energy-smart, eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. WHEREAS, The Trenton Board of Education is participating in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program; and WHEREAS, one of the purposes of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program is to provide resources to school districts to make progress on sustainability issues, and they have created a grant program called the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program; THEREFORE, the Trenton Board of Education has determined that it should apply for the aforementioned grant program, Sustainable Jersey for Schools; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, State of New Jersey, authorize the submission of the aforementioned Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant by Hedgepeth Williams Middle School of the Arts.

o. Educational Services Contract – Teachscape, Inc. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for an Educational Service Contract with Teachscape, Inc. for ten additional Danielson Certification Annual Licenses for the school year 2016-2017 at a cost not to exceed $4,190. The program is a self-paced online solution for training, assessing and maintaining observer proficiency when applying the Framework for Teaching evaluation instrument to teaching practice. All administrators must complete the modules and must score proficient on the assessment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account Code: 11-000-221-320-0000-00-81

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