March 24, 2020 Meeting Minutestb2cdn.schoolwebmasters.com/accnt_308167/...Mar 24, 2020 · Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services Mr. Johnathan Williams,

East Orange, New Jersey March 24, 2020

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Minutes of a regular public meeting of the East Orange Board of Education held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:16p.m. via WebEx. I. CALL TO ORDER

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

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Present Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Present M. Tashia Owens Muhammad – Present

Ms. Andrea McPhatter– Present Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Present Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson – Present Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Present

Also Present: Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Ms. Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services Mr. Johnathan Williams, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole) IV. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Cortney Mick Following up with the Registration of Pre-K Virginia Jeffries, 236 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES Item t. The Crossroads of New Jersey: A History of East Orange Course Item v. Renaming of Ethnic Studies Course

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Item u. Professional Conferences NON PUBLISHED AGENDA 1 Will there be any walk on resolutions this evening? 2. What is the procedure if a student presents symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) while in attendance in school?

Anisha Perry, East Orange, NJ Will there still be a prom and graduation Ms. Muhammad, East Orange, NJ Are students required to attend instructional classes after 2:00 p.m Ms. Compton –Hamilton, East Orange, NJ

What is the protocol for substitute teachers in the district? Are we eligible for unemployment? When will the district reopen?


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V. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS On a motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Ms. Darlene Clovis, the members of the

Board voted to approve the Student Safety & HIB Report:

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

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

On a motion of Ms. Darlene Clovis, duly seconded by Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson, the members of the

Board voted to approve the Budget Presentation:

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


VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Ms. Darlene Clovis reported on the LRES Committee Meeting -Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson on the Curriculum Committee Meeting -Ms. Darlene Clovis reported on the Finance Committee Meeting -Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad reported on the Maintenance Meeting VII. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Tucker read the following:

*There will not be an Executive Session for tonight’s Board Meeting


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

On the motion of Ms. Darlene Clovis duly seconded by Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-ii” under Educational Support Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


a. Equity Consulting Group – (Dr. Burton)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Equity Consulting Group to provide professional development on student centered instruction, Understanding by Design, and Danielson Domains 3b, 3c and 3d from 3/11/2020 – 4/30/2020, not to exceed a cost of $2,843 to the district. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.20.236.200.300.216.016.0000)

b. Saturday and Extended Day Program – (Ms. Peeples)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the implementation of a Saturday and Extended Day Instructional program at Garvin School at a cost of $20,000 to the district. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: Title I funding TDB)

c. Musical Theater Ballet and Modern Dance Instructor – Artist-in-Residence – (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Dominique Henderson as an artist-in-residence to provide specialized dance and choreography instruction for Tyson musical theater/theater students from March 2020 – May 2020 at a cost to the district of $3,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.000.240.800.203.003.0000)

d. 2020 Essex County Academic Awards Banquet – (Dr. West)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of EOSD students and staff in the 2020 33rd Annual Essex County Academic Awards Banquet on 5/6/2020 at 6:30pm at Nanina’s in the Park, Belleville, NJ, for the purpose of honoring the top two 12th grade students in each Essex County high school. The cost to the district will not exceed $1,800; $60.00 each for a maximum of 30 attendees – (6) honorees; (20) guests; (1) Board Member; (1) for the Superintendent of Schools; and (2) senior staff members.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.230.590.028.019.6669)


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e. Amazon Career Choice – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permit the partnership of the Amazon Career Choice Program to offer career pathways and tuition assistance through customized programming that leads to vocational certification and/or associates degrees at no cost to the district.

f. Frontline Absence and Time Onsite Training – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Tyler)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permit consultants from Frontline Education to conduct an onsite professional development for their absence and time platform for all district administrators and secretaries at a cost to the district not to exceed $4,300. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.223.320.028.057.4336)

g. 2020-2021 K-12 Math Institute Part 2 – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Fraser/Mr. Moncur)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the planning and implementation of the EOSD 2020-2021 K-12 Math Institute on July 14, 2020 and July 15, 2020 to instruct 30 teachers (grades 5 and 6) on mathematics content @ 3 hours each @ $35 p/h (total $3,150); and 30 teachers (grades 5 and 6) from September 2020 – March 2021 @ 1.5 hours/month each @ $35 p/h (total $11,025); and to hire 5 teachers to pre-plan and deliver mathematics content @ 2 hours/month @ $35 p/h (total $2,450), to purchase supplies (total $850) and create incentives for student participation (total $600) at a cost not to exceed $18,075. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 21.20.271.200.500.028.057.0000/21.00.000.221.600.028.025.0000)

h. Newsela – (Dr. Richardson/Dr. Webb/Mrs. Vincent/Dr. Moss-Hasan/Mr. English/Ms. Lovett/ Ms.

Ramsey/Dr. Adam/Mr. Heaphy/Ms. Joseph/Dr. Davis/Ms. Shults/Ms. Toles/Mr. Jacob/Ms. Peeples/Dr. Walker/Dr. Burton/Dr. Stallings/Dr. Estrict/Mr. Hamilton/Ms. Champagne/Ms. Salomon

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the partnership between Newsela and the EOSD to implement site licenses for Banneker, STEM Academy, Tyson Elementary, Tyson M/H, Costley, Warwick, Bowser, Carver, Jackson, Parks, Cochran, Hughes, Louverture, Garvin, Healy, Truth, Fresh Start Academy, Campus HS, Future Ready Prep, and Houston Academy September 2020 through June 2021 at a cost to the district not to exceed $82,000 (paid out of school accounts). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 21.15.190.100.500.000.117.017.0000/21.15.190.100.500.000.103.003.0000/ 21.15.190.100.500.000.102.002.0000/21.15.190.100.500.000.107.007.0000/ 21.15.190.100.500.000.138.038.0000/21.11.403.200.500.000.047.047.0000/ 21.15.000.240.500.000.305.005.0000/21.15.190.100.500.000.136.036.0000/ 21.15.190.100.500.000.216.016.0000/21.15.190.100.500.000.109.009.0000/ 21.15.000.222.500.000.314.014.0000/21.15.000.223.500.000.310.010.0000/ 21.15.190.100.500.000.104.004.0000/21.15.190.100.500.000.115.015.0000/ 21.15.190.100.500.000.101.001.0000/21.15.190.100.500.000.106.006.0000/ 21.15.190.100.500.000.112.012.0000/21.15.190.100.500.000.111.011.0000/ 21.15.190.100.500.000.108.008.0000/21.15.190.100.500.000.129.029.0000)


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i. CTES Young Chefs Wellness Program – (Dr. Moss-Hasan)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a health and wellness program on Saturdays on April 25, 2020, May 2, 2020 and May 9, 2020. The program will run from 10am to 12pm all three (3) days. There will be no cost to the district. Funding for this program will be provided by the LINKS Organization.

j. Public Relations Support & Consulting – (Mr. English)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Mustafa Hooten to provide public relations support and consulting for performances with internship opportunities as an artist-in-residence, whereas specialized instruction will be provided for Tyson students in 10 sessions between March 2020 – June 2020 at a cost to the district not to exceed $3,575. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account code: 20.15.000.240.800.203.003.0000)

k. Field Day – Fun Day 2020 – (Ms. Joseph)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Field Day to be held at Jackson Academy on June 5, 2020 at no cost to the district.

l. 5th Grade Spring Dance 2020 – (Ms. Joseph)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve 51 5th grade students, Ms. Joseph and 10 staff members to attend a Spring Dance at Jackson Academy on 6/11/2020 at no cost to the district.

m. Aveanna Healthcare (One to One Nursing Services) – (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attached contract with Aveanna Healthcare and the district to provide home to school nursing services for an identified special needs student (J.D.-B. 20190462) who attends Carver Institute. Services will be provided by a certified nurse (LPN). The daily rate for the specialized service will be $360, the cost to the district will be approximately $27,720 for the 2019-2020 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.213.300.028.031.0000))

n. Special Education Out of District Placements – (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attached list of out of district special education students and contracts (total placements 12) at a total cost of $430,152.94 to the district. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.100.562.028.031.0000/ 20.11.000.100.564.028.031.0000/20.11.000.100.565.028.031.0000/20.11.000.100.566.028.031.0000)


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o. Special Education Home Instruction Students – (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attached list of home instruction services for a total of 15. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.150.100.500.028.031.0000)

p. High School Summer Programs – (Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the 2020 high school summer programs at the attached district locations at a cost not to exceed $68,450 for Campus High School and $9,800 for Tyson M/H School. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 13.422.100.101.000.004/13.422.200.101.000.004)

q. The NJASBO Mentoring Program – (Ms. Brooks)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Christina Hunt, Assistant School Business Administrator to be reimbursed for her participation in a mentoring program through NJASBO for 145 hours in the following areas: School Finance, Budget Planning and GAAP/Double Entry, Insurance/Risk Management, School Plant Planning, Construction & Maintenance, Labor Relations and Personnel Administration, Pupil Transportation, Food Service Administration, Core Curriculum, and School Law from January 2020 through June 2020 at a cost of $1,260. Mentor fee at a cost of $2,000, total cost not to exceed $3,260. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.251.580.028.020.0000)

r. The NJASA Education & Research Foundation Mentoring Program – (Ms. Champagne)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Ms. Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services to be reimbursed for her participation in a 12-month mentoring program through the NJ Association of School Administrators Education & Research Foundation, which incorporates activities to help each candidate to develop a thorough understanding of the NJ Student Learning Standards, the NJ Professional Standards for Teachers and the NJ Standards for Professional Learning, at a cost to the district no to exceed $2,500.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.221.500.028.025.0000)

s. Newcomer Instructional Scaffold Manuals for ELA and Mathematics – (Ms. Champagne/ Ms. Vega-

Moore/Dr. Estrict)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve 60 hours (2 teachers, 30 hours each @ $35 per hour) for the development of Newcomer Instructional Scaffold Manuals for Newcomer ESL and Newcomer Algebra, at a cost not to exceed $2,100. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.15.240.100.101.101.001.9727)


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t. The Crossroads of New Jersey: A History of East Orange Course – (Ms. Champagne/ Ms.

Richardson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a new social studies course for high school students in the EOSD entitled, “The Crossroads of New Jersey: A History of East Orange,” to be implemented during the 2020-2021 school year at no cost to the district.

u. 6th Grade Civics Course – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Richardson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a new social studies course for all 6th graders in the EOSD entitled, “Civics,” to be implemented during the 2020-2021 school year at no cost to the district.

v. Renaming of Ethnic Studies Course – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Richardson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the name of the social studies course entitled, “Ethnic Studies” to be renamed “African American History,” to be effective during the 2020-2021 school year at no cost to the district.

w. Summer Reading Launch Party – An Event to Bring Awareness of the Summer Slide Syndrome –

(Ms. Champagne/Ms. Vannoy/Ms. Green)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Summer Reading Launch Party and corporate/community donations up to $25,000 for the purchasing of books, resources and materials for the event on June 4, 2020, 4:00pm-6:30pm for Kindergarten to Grade 12 at the Tyson M/H School Atrium and Amphitheater – 35 Winans Street – East Orange, NJ at no cost to the district.

x. 2020 NJ State Seal of Biliteracy Recipients Reception – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Vega-Moore)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, a reception in honor of the 2020 NJ State Seal of Biliteracy Recipients during May 2020, at a cost not to exceed $1,500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.20.241.200.500.028.025.0000/20.20.241.200.600.028.025.0000)

y. Spanish 4/Pre-AP Course Curriculum – (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Vega-Moore)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a curriculum writing position to be used for the creation of curriculum for a secondary-level Spanish 4/Pre-AP course, not to exceed 60 hours or a cost of $2,100. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Account code: 20.11.000.221.104.028.025.9730)

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

(Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #2080934 – A.B., at no additional cost to the district.


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


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #2070781 – A.B., at no additional cost to the district.

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


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #20131789 – Q.B., at no additional cost to the district.

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


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #2081989 – S.S., at no additional cost to the district.

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


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #20171998 – S.N., at no additional cost to the district.

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


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #2061354 – T.G., at no additional cost to the district.

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


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #20141859 – C.B., at no additional cost to the district.

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


BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to in-district alternative education program placement for one (1) student listed as a result of an administrative hearing: #2061170 – T.R., at no additional cost to the district.


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hh. Student Disciplinary Hearings Recommendation for Out-of-District Alternative Education Placement

– (Dr. Watson/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the recommendation to home instruction pending a child study team evaluation placement for one (1) student listed as a result of disciplinary hearings: #2050163 – Z.R., cost to be determined.

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

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the report of 11 incidents for February 2020 for the NJDOE monthly reporting of HIB.


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


a. Retirements BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following retirements.” 1. Ms. Imma Anyanwu – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Carver Institute Effective July 1, 2020 (27 years, 1 month of service) (15.213.100.0101.000.305.005.0000) 2. Mr. John Ford – School Disciplinarian – STEM Academy Effective July 1, 2020 (23 years of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 3. Ms. Belita Ghafoor – Teacher of English – Campus High Effective September 1, 2020 (13 years of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 4. Ms. Vanessa Smith – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (CSM) – Cochran Academy Effective July 1, 2020 (29 years, 9 months of service) (15.213.100.0106.000.338.038.0000) 5. Ms. Sharon Vincent – Principal – Banneker Academy Effective January 1, 2021 (30 years, 2 months of service) (15.000.240.0103.000.336.036.0000) b. Resignations BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following resignations.” 1. Ms. Erica Barrow – Building Based Substitute Teachers – Healy Middle School Effective February 21, 2020 (another position) (1 year, 1 month of service) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 2. Ms. Nadeen Brown – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Truth Middle School Effective March 2, 2020 (no reason) (9 years, 6 months of service) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) 3. Ms. Kendria Griffith – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth)(leave replacement) – Truth Middle School Effective February 18, 2020 (personal reasons) (2 months of service) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) 4. Mr. Charles Hall – Custodian (Hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Effective February 18, 2020 (another position) (19 days of service) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 5. Mr. James Littlejohn – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Effective March 2, 2020 (another position) (7 days of service) (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) 6. Ms. Emily Prince – Secretary (Assistant) – STEM Academy Effective February 18, 2020 (no reason) (4 years, 4 months of service) (15.000.218.0105.000.102.002.0000)


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VIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES b. Resignations (cont’d) 7. Mr. Kenneth Simon – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – Campus High Effective April 24, 2020 (personal reasons) (6 months of service) (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) c. Separations BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following separations. 1. Mr. Dazhae Hyman – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Effective February 28, 2020 (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) 2. Mr. Carl Jackson – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective March 10, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) d. Rescission of Appointments BE IT RESOLVED: "that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following appointments." 1. Mr. Rashad Armstrong – Custodian (night) – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Appointment was approved at the February 11, 2020 Board Meeting (11.000.262.0000.000.000.000.0000) 2. Mr. Abdul Aziz Yasin – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the January 14, 2020 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 3. Ms. Audley Bridges – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the January 14, 2020 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 4. Ms. Timanisha Coleman – Building Based Substitute Teacher – Garvin School Appointment was approved at the February 11, 2020 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 5. Ms. Kayla Henderson – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – East Orange Campus High School Appointment was approved at the February 11, 2020 Board Meeting (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 6. Mr. Tyrone Railey – Custodian (hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Appointment was approved at the February 11, 2020 Board Meeting (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 7. Ms. Denise Reid – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the January 14, 2020 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 8. Mr. Mark Wegman – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Appointment was approved at the January 14, 2020 Board Meeting (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES e. Rescission of Leave of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: "that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following leave of absence." 1. Ms. Jacquetta Winters – Teacher of Elementary – Jackson Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) was approved at the June 11, 2019 Board Meeting (15.120.100.0101.000.314.014.0000) f. Leaves of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following leaves of absence.” 1. Ms. Evelyn Alfaro – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Bowser Elementary School Family Act LOA Effective January 10, 2020 to January 24, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.304.004.0000) 2. Mr. John Allocca – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective January 4, 2020 to January 10, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 3. Mr. Kwaku Amo – Teacher of Mathematics – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective February 18, 2020 to March 5, 2020 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective March 6, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 12 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 4. Ms. Alice Ash – Secretary (Assistant) – Division of Curriculum Services Family Act LOA Effective February 10, 2020 to May 11, 2020 (11.000.221.0105.000.000.000.0000) 5. Ms. Toni Auerbach – Teacher of Elementary – Garvin School Family Act LOA Effective March 18, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.308.008.0000) 6. Ms. Tshandi Baskerville – Teacher of Elementary – Langston Hughes School Pregnancy LOA Effective March 16, 2020 to April 6, 2020 Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective April 7, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000) 7. Ms. Chaunte Benekin – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Costley Middle School Family Act LOA Effective February 10, 2020 to February 21, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) 8. Mr. Samir Bengherifa – Teacher of Mathematics – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective March 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 30 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000) 9. Ms. Carol Brown – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Bowser Elementary School Educational LOA (without pay) Effective February 10, 2020 to May 29, 2020 (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013) 10. Ms. Elisa Castillo – Master Teacher – Department of Early Childhood Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 27, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 10 days) (20.218.200.0176.000.028.026.9026) 11. Mr. Johnathan Creekmur – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LAL) – Costley Middle School Family Act LOA Effective March 5, 2020 to April 9, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) 12. Ms. Tanisha Dow – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA Effective March 6, 2020 to April 10, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) 13. Mr. Jason Field – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Banneker Academy Health LOA Effective January 27, 2020 to April 20, 2020 (15.209.100.0101.000.336.036.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d) 14. Ms. Ann Fischer – Teacher of English – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 18, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 15. Mr. Walter Foote – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective March 30, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.110.100.0101.000.339.039.9704 – 79.1700%) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9011 – 20.8300%) 16. Mr. Jose Garcia – Teacher of Mathematics – Tyson 6-12 Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 27, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000) 17. Ms. Sherri Garner – Custodian (Night) – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective January 27, 2020 to February 18, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 18. Mr. Jeffrey Garris – Painter – Division of Maintenance Services Family Act LOA Effective January 22, 2020 to February 4, 2020 (11.000.261.0100.000.000.000.0000) 19. Mr. Jason Grant – Teacher of Art – Costley Middle School Family Act LOA Effective February 13, 2020 to February 21, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) 20. Ms. Donna Helm – Teacher of Elementary – Carver Institute Health LOA Effective January 21, 2020 to April 1, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.305.005.0000) 21. Ms. Toi Jackson – Teacher of Elementary – Jackson Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 3, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 15 days) (15.120.100.0101.000.314.014.0000) 22. Mr. McKenley Joasil – Custodian (Night) – Jackson Academy Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective November 25, 2019 to February 25, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 23. Ms. Keyera Johnson – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective January 25, 2020 to February 19, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 24. Ms. Ashley King – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 7, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.214.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 25. Ms. Ingride Layne – Teacher of Kindergarten – Langston Hughes School Health LOA (without pay) Effective March 2, 2020 to March 31, 2020 (15.110.100.0101.000.306.006.9704) 26. Ms. Fabrese Logan – Teacher of Elementary – Parks Academy Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective January 30, 2020 to February 7, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000) 27. Ms. Natacha Lucas – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (ICS) – Wahlstrom Academy Family Act LOA Effective February 24, 2020 to April 6, 2020 (15.213.100.0106.000.339.039.0000) 28. Ms. Yohanny McSweeney – Teacher of Spanish – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 23, 2020 to May 31, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 29. Ms. Alicia Messina-Egan – Teacher of the Handicapped (MCI) – Bowser Elementary School Family Act LOA Effective February 13, 2020 to March 17, 2020 (15.201.100.0101.000.304.004.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d) 30. Mr. Darren Montigue – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (ICS) – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 21, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.213.100.0106.000.336.036.0000) 31. Ms. Linda Morton Clayton – Teacher Aide for Special Education (MCI) – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective December 17, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 30 days) (15.201.100.0106.000.216.016.0000) 32. Dr. Jasper Nwafor – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Truth Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective March 11, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 5 days) Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 (NTE 15 days) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) 33. Mr. Rotimi Owoh – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick Institute Health Effective March 10, 2020 to March 23, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000) 34. Ms. Deslyn Phillip-Sutherland – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA Effective March 16, 2020 to March 27, 2020 (15.209.100.0101.000.309.009.0000) 35. Ms. Brenda Porter – School Nurse – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 7, 2020 to January 22, 2020 (NTE 4 days) (15.000.213.0100.000.102.002.0000) 36. Ms. Tonya Reid – Teacher of Elementary – Cochran Academy Health LOA Effective January 21, 2020 to January 27, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.338.038.0000) 37. Ms. Katerina Richardson – Assistant Principal – East Orange STEM Academy High School Health LOA Effective March 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.240.0103.000.102.002.0000) 38. Ms. Iris Rivera – Teacher of ELS – Healy Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 18, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 20 days) (15.240.100.0101.000.217.017.0000) 39. Ms. Magdalie Saint-Preux – School Social Worker – Houston Academy Family Act LOA Effective November 18, 2019 to February 26, 2020 Health LOA Effective February 27, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.211.0100.000.307.007.0000) 40. Mr. Fritznel Salomon – Teacher of French – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective February 27, 2020 to March 30, 2020 Health LOA Effective March 31, 2020 to April 9, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 41. Ms. Cindy Santisteban – Security Monitor – Healy Middle School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 7, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 10 days) (15.000.266.0100.000.217.017.0000) 42. Mr. Kessner Soutien – Custodian (Night) – East Orange Campus High School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective January 21, 2020 to April 17, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 43. Mr. Thomas Tamburin – Media Specialist – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective February 10, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 10 days) (15.000.222.0100.000.101.001.0000) 44. Ms. Lana Taylor – Custodian (Hourly) – Division of Maintenance Services Family Act LOA Effective February 3, 2020 to March 2, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 45. Ms. Sharon Vincent – Principal – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA Effective February 12, 2020 to February 28, 2020 (15.000.240.0103.000.336.036.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d) 46. Mr. Paul Wambugu – CTE Teacher (Allied Health) – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective December 16, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 30 days) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 47. Ms. Ebony White – Data Coach – Tyson 6-12 Health LOA (without pay) Effective February 19, 2020 to April 16, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.203.003.0000) 48. Mr. Lance Wigfall – In-School Suspension Coordinator – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA Effective December 16, 2019 to March 23, 2020 Health LOA (without pay) Effective March 24, 2020 to March 31, 2020 (15.000.266.0100.000.101.001.0000) 49. Ms. Danielle Williams – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA Effective February 3, 2020 to February 10, 2020 (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010) 50. Mr. Kevin Williams – Assistant Principal – Warwick Institute Family Act LOA Effective March 7, 2020 to April 1, 2020 Health LOA Effective April 2, 2020 to April 3, 2020 (15.000.240.0103.000.309.009.0000) 51. Mr. Bryan Wilson – Custodian (Head) – Gibson Academy Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective February 18, 2020 to March 13, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 52. Ms. Javonne Winborne – School Disciplinarian – East Orange Campus High School Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective January 26, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 14 days) (15.000.218.0104.000.101.001.0000) 53. Ms. Jacquetta Winters – Teacher of Elementary – Jackson Academy Family Act LOA Effective November 12, 2019 to February 20, 2020 Health LOA Effective February 21, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.314.014.0000) 54. Ms. Lauren Woods – School Counselor – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective March 12, 2020 to March 27, 2020 Health LOA Effective March 28, 2020 to May 6, 2020 (15.000.218.0104.000.102.002.0000) 55. Ms. Yaritza Yens – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Ecolè Toussaint Louverture Health LOA (without pay) Effective February 22, 2020 to March 4, 2020 (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010) g. Transfers BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the transfers listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.g.” h. Reclassifications BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reclassifications listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.h.” i. Salary Adjustments BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following salary adjustments.” 1. Ms. Elizabeth Charles – Assistant Secretary (10-Mth) – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: January 15, 2020) From: Group 2 Step 18 $44,254 p/a + $2,000 Stipend To: Group 2 Step 19 $45,699 p/a + $2,000 Stipend Effective January 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.000.240.0105.000.312.012.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES i. Salary Adjustments (cont’d) 2. Dr. Patricia Ciccone – Climate & Culture Specialist – Campus High (Original Hire Date: May 1, 2000) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $107,413 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $109,388 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $750 Longevity Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (doctorate stipend) (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000) 3. Ms. Gwendolyn Cobb – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department (Original Hire Date: February 12, 2020) From: $77 p/d To: $130 p/d Effective February 12, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 4. Ms. Angela Davis – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 1999) From: Level 4/BA Step 16 $92,854 p/a + $1,250 Longevity To: Level 5/MA Step 16 $101,543 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) 5. Mr. Daniel Gonzalez – Maintenance Mechanic – Division of Maintenance Services (Original Hire Date: February 24, 2020) From: Step 1 $54,000 p/a To: Step 2 $54,250 p/a Effective February 24, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (11.000.261.0100.000.000.000.0000) 6. Mr. Mutasim Huda – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2014) From: Level 4/BA Step 6 $56,979 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 6 $63,879 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.130.100.0101.000.215.015.0000) 7. Ms. Annette Lewis – Teacher of Elementary – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 1998) From: Level 5/MA Step 16 $99,568 p/a + $1,250 Longevity To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $101,150 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000) 8. Ms. Nelicia Loftis – Math Coach – Costley Middle School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2013) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 5½ $63,979 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 5½ $70,879 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.221.0104.000.215.015.0000) 9. Ms. Adejumoke Olatunji – Teacher Assistant for Special Education (CSM) – Tyson Elementary (Original Hire Date: April 1, 2020) From: Step 1 $28,677 p/a To: Step 3 $29,227 p/a Effective April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.213.100.0106.000.312.012.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES i. Salary Adjustments (cont’d) 10. Ms. Daphne Polidor – Teacher of Technology – Langston Hughes School (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2007) From: Level 5/MA Step 16 $99,568 p/a To: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $103,125 p/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.222.0100.000.306.006.0000) 11. Ms. Cynthia Richardson-Bennett – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Jackson Academy (Original Hire Date: February 20, 1985) From: Level 5½/MA+15 Step 16 $101,150 p/a + $1,500 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $109,388 p/a + $1,500 Longevity Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010) 12. Ms. Bonnie Taylor – Teacher of Business/Technology – STEM Academy (Original Hire Date: September 1, 2005) From: Level 5/MA Step 12 $76,379 n/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 12 $84,379 n/a Effective February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (15.000.222.0100.000.102.002.0000) j. Staff Appointments– 2019-2020 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-20 school year staff appointments listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2.j.” k. Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Staff Appointments – Various Locations – 2019-2020 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the extra-curricular and co-curricular staff appointments for the various locations listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.k for the 2019-2020 school year.” l. Salary Adjustments – East Orange Education Association – 2018-19 & 2019-20 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2018-19 & 2019-20 school years salary adjustments for East Orange Education Association staff listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2.l .” m. Creation of Job Descriptions BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the creation of the job descriptions listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.m, effective March 24, 2020.” Building Based Substitute Teacher Special Education Substitute Teacher n. Revision of Job Description BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the revision of the job description listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.n, effective March 24, 2020.” Superintendent of Schools o. Abolishment of Position BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the abolishment of the following position, effective March 24, 2020.” (1) Clerk Typist


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES p. Creation of Positions BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the creation of the following positions, effective March 24, 2020.” (1) LRES Assistant (4) Special Education Substitute Teachers q. Agenda Change/Correction BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following agenda change/correction.” 1. Ms. Evelyn Alfaro – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Bowser Elementary School Change in Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective Dates and Days From: September 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 35 days) To: September 3, 2019 to January 9, 2020 (NTE 07 days) r. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following appointments.” 1. Ms. Joanna Antico – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Houston Academy Salary $55,179 p/a Level 4/BA Step 1 Effective March 25, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010) (replacement) 2. Mr. Anthony Banks – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – Tyson 6-12 Salary $62,379 p/a Level 5½/MA+15 Step 1 Effective March 25, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.214.100.0101.000.203.003.0000) (replacement) 3. Ms. Amy Brossard – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (SSd) – Truth Middle School Salary $60,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective March 25, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) (replacement) 4. Ms. Natasha Lawrence – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – East Orange STEM Academy High School Salary $60,879 p/a Level 5/MA Step 1 Effective March 25, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) (replacement) 5. Ms. Jasminna Leon – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Truth Middle School Salary $130 p/d Effective February 24, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) (new) s. Staff Appointment – Federal Grants – Title IV Grant Staffing – 2019-2020 S/Y BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Title IV Grant staff appointment for the 2019-2020 school year. “ 1. Ms. April Hendricks – Counselor Trainer for Student Physical & Mental Health – Ed Support Services Salary $107,413 p/a Level 6/MA+32 Step 7 + $750 Lg Effective March 25, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000) t. Suspensions BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the suspensions of the following employees, as indicated.” AH – Effective March 9, 2020 to a date TBD (with pay) GW – Effective March 9, 2020 to a date TBD (with pay)


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

Nefertitti Scott New Jersey NJDOE Training /

Meetings, NJ School Districts and Colleges

3/1/2020 – 6/30/ 2020

NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

Dr. Ellie Abdi Washington, DC SHAPE America, Speak Out Day 2020

3/10/2020 – 3/11/2020


Dayton Bjorkman Akinola Emiola Elsayed Enfansali Ikechukwu Onyema

North Branch, NJ NGSS Workshops for Grades 6-12

3/11/2020 $ 520.00 Substitute Fee $ 500.00 Registration Fee $ 1,020.00 Total Est. Cost 20.20.236.100.600.101.001.0000

Kathy Brantley-Busby Los Angeles, CA Empower 20 Conference

3/13/2020 – 3/15/2020

$ 898.00 Registration Fee $ 650.00 Transportation Fee $ 1,000.00 Lodging Fee $ 500.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 3,048.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.307.007.0000

Michelle Christophe Darlene Schultz

Mahwah, NJ NJEC (New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children) Spring 2020 Conference

3/16/2020 $ 250.00 Registration Fee $ 250.00 Total Est. Cost 20.20.218.200.329.028.026.9033

Michael Baldwin Atlantic City, NJ DAANJ ( Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey) Conference

3/16/2020 – 3/20/2020

$ 375.00 Registration Fee $ 135.00 Transportation Fee $ 388.00 Lodging Fee $ 280.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 1,178.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.101.001.0000


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u. Professional Conferences Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost

Ikechukwu Onyema West Orange, NJ Bureau of Education and Research (BER) NGSS Conference

3/17/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

Maria B. Johnson Bonna Marques

West Orange, NJ Maximizing Your Effectiveness as an Instructional Coach

3/19/2020 – 3/20/2020

$ 1,190.00 Registration Fee $ 1,190.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.223.580.311.011.0000 20.15.000.240.580.311.011.0000

Dario Lambkin Charles Mitchell Frank Santos

Atlantic City, NJ NJ School Buildings & Grounds Association 24rd Annual Expo/Conference 2020

3/22/2020 – 3/25/2020


Sheronda Braker Edison, NJ School Social Workers: Addressing Critical Social Stressors in Schools


Mylene Brown Iselin, NJ 59th Annual Spring Institute – School Social Workers: Addressing Critical Social Stressors in Schools


Patricia Henderson Iselin, NJ New Jersey School Social Workers Association


Dr. Monica D. Burton Somerset, NJ 5th Annual NJ Women’s Leadership Conference

3/26/2020 – 3/27/2020

$ 389.00 Registration Fee $ 39.60 Transportation Fee $ 136.41 Lodging Fee $ 60.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 625.01 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.240.580.216.016.0000

Teresa Nwaneri Princeton, NJ 2020 NJSSNA (NJ State School Nurses Association) Spring Conference

3/27/2020 – 3/28/2020

$ 229.00 Registration Fee $ 229.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.223.320.309.009.0000


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Victoria Nworu Princeton, NJ 2020 NJSSNA (NJ State School Nurses Association) Spring Conference

3/27/2020 – 3/28/2020


Michelle Christophe Hamilton, NJ Tools of the Mind Training and Workshop

3/31/2020 4/22/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

Jennifer Bazilio Princeton, NJ 2020 NJSSNA (NJ State School Nurses Association) Spring Conference

3/27/2020 – 3/28/2020


Christina Robinson Wilkes-Barre. PA The Catholic Colleges of Northeastern Pennsylvania Secondary School Counselor

4/1/2020 – 4/3/2020 NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

Thelma Ramsey Trenton, NJ Attendance at Board of Examiners Meetings

4/3/2020 5/14/2020 6/26/2020 7/30/2020


Sabrina Williams Union, NJ Annual School Counselor Conference


Christopher Cosmillo Union, NJ Kean University Guest Lecture – Arts Education Program


Nelicia Loftis Newark, NJ Rutgers Newark - Mathematics Workshop

4/7/2020 4/21/2020 4/28/2020 5/5/2020 5/12/2020 5/19/2020

$ 120.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 120.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 20.15.000.221.320.215.015.0000

Dr. Patricia Ciccone Dr. David Mwangi Damein Phoenix Matilde Ramos

Philadelphia, PA Middle States Accreditation Workshop – Developing the Plan-Objectives and Action Plans



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Vanessa Ming Wroxton Abbey, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Fairleigh Dickenson University Professional Staff Retreat, Spring 2020

4/13/2020 – 4/19/2020


Christina Hunt Atlantic City, NJ The 2020 GPANJ Seventh Annual Educational Symposium

4/22/2020 – 4/24/2020

$ 500.00 Registration Fee $ 20.00 Transportation Fee $ 44.62 Lodging Fee $ 564.62 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.251.580.028.020.0000

Barbara Chroman Long Branch, NJ New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association 2020 Convention

4/23/2020 – 4/24/2020


Millicent Godfrey Sheila Oliver

Long Branch, NJ New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association 2020 Convention


Robert DeVeaux Atlantic City, NJ 2020 Annual Conference – National Association of Social Workers - Innovation, Inspiration, Imagination

4/26/2020 – 4/28/2020

$ 410.00 Registration Fee $ 250.00 Lodging Fee $ 150.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 810.00 Total Est. Cost 20.15.000.222.500.203.003.0000

Tamisha Engram Atlantic City, NJ National Association of Social Workers – 2020 Annual Conference – Pioneering the Future of Social Work

4/26/2020 – 4/28/2020


Dr. Lisa De Leon - Smith

Saddle Brook, NJ How to Supervise Bad Attitudes and Negative Behaviors



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Mylene Brown Atlantic City, NJ National Association of Social Workers – 2020 Annual Conference – Pioneering the Future of Social Work

4/26/2020 – 4/28/2020


Dr. Ellie Abdi Queens, NY Women’s Health, Nutrition & Health in Women, Children and Adolescences

4/27/2020 – 4/28/2020


Kenya Moncur Chicago, IL Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Math Intervention Executive Summit

4/27/2020 – 4/29/2020


Hakim Sims Sayreville, NJ New Jersey Department of Education – All-Hazards Continuity of Operations Planning Workshop

4/28/2020 $ 28.00 Transportation Fee $ 28.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.230.580.028.021.0000

Racquel Fergunson Atlantic City, NJ Public Purchasing Educational Forum

4/29/2020 – 4/30/2020


Christina Hunt Atlantic City, NJ Rutgers University Public Purchasing Educational Forum

4/29/2020 – 4/30/2020


Ivy Best Patrice Coleman Alexandra Pujols Esther Stolberg Kelinda Young

Somerset, NJ Multisensory Reading Strategies: Multisensory Math Strategies and ADHD/Executive Function Strategies



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Shea Richardson Thomas Tamburin

Monmouth, NJ LBGTQ-Inclusive Curriculum Conference


Marissa McKenzie Monroe Township, NJ

Understanding Boundaries: Appropriate Communication in the Workplace

5/5/2020 $ 150.00 Registration Fee $ 33.03 Transportation Fee $ 183.03 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.230.580.028.021.0000

Marissa McKenzie Hakim Sims

Brick Township, NJ School Security: Evolving Challenges and Opportunities


Dr. Deborah Harvest Atlantic City, NJ NJASA/NJAPSA 2020 Spring Leadership Conference

5/13/2020 – 5/15/2020


Marissa McKenzie Monroe Township, NJ

Inefficiency and Conduct Unbecoming: Case Review


Elisavet Kalargheros Ewing, NJ Using Algebra Tiles and Other Manipulatives to Teach Algebraic Concepts

5/28/2020 $ 200.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 200.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.221.580.028.025.0000 20.15.000.221.320.215.015.0000

Jennifer Parrish Edison, NJ FMLA Compliance 2020

6/15/2020 $ 10.00 Transportation Fee $ 10.00 Total Est. Cost 20.11.000.230.580.028.021.0000


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Akeem Adisa Patrice Coleman Jaliya Fraseer Kenya Moncur Yukima Vannoy

Denver, CO ASCD Conference on Teaching and Learning

6/26/2020 – 6/28/2020

$ 3,085.00 Registration Fee $ 3,155.00 Transportation Fee $ 3,585.00 Lodging Fee $ 1,000.00 Meals & Gratuities $ 10,825.00 Total Est. Cost 20.20.271.200.500.028.057.9401

Date Rescheduled: Previously Board Approved on 2/11/2020 Name(s) Destination Reason Date(s) Cost Denise Vega-Moore Monroe, NJ NJPSA Legal One –

Transgender and Non-Binary Students

From: 3/18/2020


Denise Vega-Moore Monroe, NJ NJPSA Legal One – Transgender and Non-Binary Students

To: 5/6/2020



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3. BUSINESS SERVICES

On the motion of Ms. Andrea McPhatter duly seconded by Ms. Darlene Clovis the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-q” under Business Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes

Ms. Andrea McPhatter – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. – Yes (Abstain check #12044065-Marian P Thomas Charter School) Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

a. List of Bills (Ratify)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.3 and N.J.S.A. 18A:19-4 authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to make payments between board meetings for all claims that have been duly audited; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached list of bills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratifies the payment of bills on the attached lists totaling $3,689,789.13. (Attachment 3-a)

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

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

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

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes and approves the payment of bills on the attached lists for the Tuesday, March 24, 2020 board meeting in the amount of

$7,374,437.25. (Attachment 3-b) c. Appropriation Transfers

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


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

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 provides for a board of education in a Type I School District to requisition Tax-Levy monies from the municipality in an amount estimated to represent the balance of its projected cash flow needs; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $1,862,022.84 for the month of March 2020;

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

e. Recommendation to Approve Fund Raising Requests

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

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

f. Acceptance of Donation from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey- Dr. Tabina Adam

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the donation of $500.00 from the Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey to Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Academy. (Attachment 3-f)

g. Accept a Donation- Flore-Nadeige Lovett

BE IT RESOLVED: the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of $1,500.00 donation to Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship by George Pecoraro Productions. (Attachment 3-g)


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h. Rescinding Request for Authorization to Purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van from Beyer Ford of Morristown, NJ through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 2019-2020 SY WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey is the sponsoring Lead Educational Agency (“LEA”) responsible for the management of the Pricing Cooperative pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et seq; and

WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey advertises for bids for various goods and services on an annual basis on behalf of the Pricing Cooperative, reviews the bids and makes recommendations for contract awards to the LEA; and WHEREAS, upon recommendation by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey adopts a resolution awarding the contracts to the various vendors; and WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education has participated and seeks to continue its participation in the cooperative pursuant to NJSA 18A: 18A-11 et seq. and NJAC 5:34-7.1 et seq; and WHEREAS, the bid package was developed and completed by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey under Cooperative Purchasing and included in the package were specifications for the bid and; WHEREAS, all bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey on various contacts and awards were made by resolution and; WHEREAS, the East Orange School District intends to purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van (S7E) XL LWB, under the ESC Co-Op #65MCESCCPS – ESCNJ 17/18-21, for an amount not to exceed $27,310.00, and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van from Beyer Ford of Morristown, NJ in connection with our participation in the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey as registered and approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs.

i. Request for Authorization to Purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect XL Cargo Van LWB from

DFFLM, LLC - Ditschman Flemington Ford of Flemington NJ 2019-2020 SY

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contracts Law and New Jersey Statutes Title 18A-18A-37(a) The East Orange School District intends to purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect XL Cargo Van LWB for the delivery and pick-up of mail and various parcels to and from all schools and District sites and; WHEREAS, the vendor has agreed to deliver the vehicle on a date to be determined, upon receipt of an authorized purchase order and;


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i. Request for Authorization to Purchase a 2020 Ford Transit Connect XL Cargo Van LWB from DFFLM, LLC - Ditschman Flemington Ford of Flemington NJ 2019-2020 SY (cont’d)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2020 Ford Transit Connect Van in an amount not to exceed $24,874.00 from Ditschman Flemington Ford of Flemington, NJ.

j. Recommendation for Extension of Award of Contract – Refuse Collection Services Bid No. 3067 – 12

month Bid.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School contract Law and New Jersey Statutes, Title 18A-18A-37, the Bid for Refuse Collection Services for the East Orange School District (Bid No. 3067) was advertised on February 28, 2019; and; WHEREAS, all Bids received were opened and publicly read aloud by the Purchasing Agent on March 14, 2019; and WHEREAS, the following response was received:

1. Interstate Waste Services of NJ Inc. 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 39 Teaneck, NJ 07666

Bid Total: $228,411.83 – for all locations (Special Collection rates: $205. Per haul $86.94 per ton disposal. No rate changes.)

WHEREAS, the bid response was reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and resulted in a recommendation to award a contract to Interstate Waste Services of NJ Inc.; and WHEREAS, the original bid invitation included a written statement with regard to the East Orange School District’s option to extend the bid contract in accordance with 18A:18A-42, and; WHEREAS, funds will be made available from account number 21.11.000.262.420.018.070.4428, with no services or supplies to be ordered until purchase orders are encumbered, authorized and released by the School Business Administrator; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards an extension of contract to Interstate Waste Services for refuse collection services to the East Orange School District. This is a 12 month (1 year) Contract award to commence on April 10, 2020, and expire on April, 9, 2021. Bid No. 3067.

k. Shared Services Agreement between the City of East Orange and the East Orange Board of Education THIS SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT is effective July 1, 2019 until June 30, 2020 between the CITY OF EAST ORANGE, a body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey, having offices at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey 07018, hereinafter referred to as “City” and the EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION, a body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey, having offices at 199 4th Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07017, hereinafter referred to as


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3. BUSINESS SERVICES k. Shared Services Agreement between the City of East Orange and the East Orange Board of

Education – Cont’d “BOE.” City and BOE are hereinafter referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the BOE desires to contract with the City for the provision of a School Resource Officer(s); and WHEREAS, the City is agreeable to providing a School Resource Officer(s) to the BOE for a fee and certain specified conditions; and WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq. permits local units of this State to enter into a contract with any other local unity for the joint provisions within their combined jurisdictions of any service which any party to the agreement is empowered to render within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City and the BOE have authorized and approved of this Agreement by resolution duly adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-5 of the Uniform Shared Services Consolidation Act NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Term/Termination. This agreement shall take effect July 1, 2019 and expire June 30, 2020. Either party shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon Breach by the other party.

2. Scope of Service. The City agrees to provide the BOE with the services of (8) Police Officers

and (1) Sergeant for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Said police officer(s) shall act as the (SRO) School Resource Officer (SRO) and perform such duties and have those obligations consistent with the SRO position as established by the Chief of Police of the City of East Orange. Although assigned to the BOE on a full-time basis, the SRO so assigned remains an employee of the municipality and its police department. Those officers shall remain subject to all rules and regulations of the police department and shall not be considered an employee of the BOE. The SRO position will be in accordance with any applicable requirements set forth by the City Police Department and/or the PBA contract, and/or any amendments or successor contracts thereto, in accordance with the City’s Laws and policies.

3. Fees. The City shall charge the BOE an amount not to exceed $780,000.00 which is for (8)

SRO’s and (1) Sergeant including 40 percent of employee benefits less employee contributions. The BOE shall not be responsible to pay for any additional benefits the Police Officers are entitled to receive under the PBA Contract or any other City law or policy.

4. Billing and Payments. The City will bill the BOE for said amount not to exceed $780,000.00.

Monthly payment shall be due from the BOE within 30 days of the date of the billing.


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k. Shared Services Agreement between the City of East Orange and the East Orange Board of Education – Cont’d

5. Status of Employee. The SRO’s shall remain employees of the City division of Police

throughout the term of this Agreement. 6. Liability. The BOE agrees to hold the City, its officers, employees and agents harmless from

any and all claims of whatever nature or type arising from the provision of services under this Agreement. The BOE shall name the City as an additional insured on its liability insurance. A Certificate of Insurance naming the City as an additional insured shall be provided to the City’s Business Administrator within thirty (30) days of the execution of this agreement by all parties.

7. Modification. This Agreement may not be changed orally, and may be modified or amended

only by a written agreement signed by both Parties. 8. Renewal. Each party shall notify the other in writhing sixty (60) days before expiration of this

agreement if it desires to continue services and negotiate a new contract for the succeeding year.

l. Wrap Around Service Enhancement Grants for the 2019-2020- Carolyn Lofton-Simpson &

Jamilia Aquil

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves” the grant payments for the 2019-2020 school year, Wrap Around Services Enhancement Grants in the amount of $152,350.

Name of Provider

Per Pupil

Rate

# of Wrap Around

Students

Grant Awards

Community Day Nursery $735.99 30 22,080 EOCDC-Head Start $735.99 43 31,647 East Orange YMCA $735.99 22 16,192 Harambee Family Academy $735.99 34 25,024 Three Stages Learning Center $735.99 45 33,119 Zadies of the Oranges $735.99 33 24,288

TOTAL 207 152,350


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3. BUSINESS SERVICES m. 2019-2022 School Years - East Orange School District Private Provider and Head Start Agencies

Teacher Salary Guides

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves” the four (4) attached Private Provider and Head Start Agencies Teacher Salary Guides for the East Orange School District’s (District) childcare and head start agencies for the fiscal years 2019-2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Attachment 3-m)

n. Motion to accept proposals from various State Contract and County Co-Operatives approved

vendors to upgrade and/or replace technology hardware and security equipment

WHEREAS, the East Orange Board of Education on September 10, 2019, adopted and approved the financing of $7,306,500.00 to upgrade and/or replace technology hardware and security equipment.

WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent and the Manager of Information Technology has received and reviewed the proposals from various State Contract and County Co-Operatives approved vendors to upgrade and/or replace technology hardware and security equipment; and

Vendor Description of Service

State Contract # Or

Co-Op Contract Amount

Computer Design & Integration LLC Telephone system upgrade - Cisco Phones 89966 $1,039,809.00

Carahsoft Technology Corp. Security Camera's 19-COMP-00601 593,498.31

Computer Design & Integration LLC Cabling for new Camera System 89966 220,500.00

CDW keyboard, video and mouse Interface Modules 89849 14,218.76

CDW Power Distribution Units for Servers 89849 24,079.62 Computer Design & Integration LLC Upgrade Data Center switching 89966 255,944.79 Computer Design & Integration LLC Backup and Disaster Recovery 89966 193,906.64

MRA International Upgraded Uninterruptible Power Supply Co-Op #19-34 28,863.00 Computer Design & Integration LLC Upgrade District wide wireless Access Points 89966 1,610,001.30 Computer Design & Integration LLC Firewall for the Internet 89966 272,033.37 Computer Design & Integration LLC Upgrade Cisco Routers & Switches 89966 93,911.44 Computer Design & Integration LLC Ethernet and patch cables Specialized Cables 89966 5,775.00 Computer Design & Integration LLC Ethernet and patch cables Supplies 89966 3,479.80 CDW Server Rack Cooling System 89849 1,264.01 Computer Design & Integration LLC Cisco Meraki Network Upgrade 89966 2,289,059.99

Total $6,646,345.03


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n. Motion to accept proposals from various State Contract and County Co-Operatives approved vendors to upgrade and/or replace technology hardware and security equipment (Cont’d)

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education accept the proposal from various State Contract and County Co-Operatives approved vendors to upgrade and/or replace technology hardware and security equipment.

o. Designation of Firm to Conduct Superintendent’s Search

RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the City of East Orange, hereby appoint the New Jersey School Board Association to assist in the search for a Superintendent at a cost of $7,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant.

p. Recommendation for Proprietary Award – Frontline Education, Software Solutions for the East

Orange School District 2019-2020 SY WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contract Law and New Jersey Statutes Title 18A-18A.5(19) specify exceptions to requirement for advertising for the provision of proprietary computer hardware and software. WHEREAS, The East Orange School District currently utilizes Frontline Time and Attendance Software as a means of timekeeping for various employees throughout the District and; WHEREAS, The District intends to replace current systems with a seamless integration of various modules, for the purpose of using one platform throughout, and; WHEREAS, Frontline Education has manufactured specific products and proposed solutions that meets this requirement and is proprietary in its use, to be integrated with the Frontline Time and Attendance system, for the East Orange School District, and; WHEREAS, various modules will be purchased for specific departments within the District, for new subscriptions, as follows: Frontline Solution Annual Subscription

Fee One-Time Service Fee

IEP – Dept. of Special Education $32,153. $24,000. Recruiting and Hiring – DLRES $23,660. $6,500. Frontline Central - DLRES $35,466. $4,200. Professional Learning Management- Dept. of Curriculum Services (Title II)

$41,099. $4,900.

$ SUB TOTAL $132,378.00 $39,600. $TOTAL (Discounted) $119,140.00

(July 1, 2020) $37,620.00


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p. Recommendation for Proprietary Award – Frontline Education, Software Solutions for the East Orange School District 2019-2020 SY (Cont’d) WHEREAS, pursuant to 18A: 18A-42, The East Orange School District intends to renew our existing agreements, for the 2020-2021 SY, as follows: Frontline Solution Product 2020 1st Renewal (4% cap) Employee Eval. Management with Evaluation Frameworks with Danielson 2011/2013

$40,776.67

Absence & Time: Time & Attendance

$38,896.00

Absence & Time: Absence Management

$28,639.22

TOTAL $108,301.89 WHEREAS, the East Orange School District seeks authorization for the following: Frontline Solutions (4 additional modules) $119,140.00 One-Time Service Fee $37, 620.00 Frontline Solutions (2020 Renewals) $108,301.89 WHEREAS, funds will be made available from account lines to be determined and; The East Orange School District seeks to award a renewal of contract to Frontline Education for the existing products in the amount not to exceed $108,301.89 and; Also, the award of contract to Frontline Education for various platforms to be integrated throughout the District in an amount not to exceed $156,760.00, which includes the one-time service fees, and the annual subscription fee and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, awards these contracts, to Frontline Education in a total sum not to exceed $265,061.89. Year 1 Contract term: July 1, 2020 – thru – June 30, 2021, with an option of 2, one year renewals, as per NJ PSCL 18A:18A-42.

q. Adoption of the 2020-2021 Budget for the East Orange Board of Education

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education in Type I School Districts approve and adopt a budget and then have the local tax levy be considered by the Board of School Estimate; and WHEREAS, this budget includes sufficient funds to implement the proposed planning process as described in this District’s Annual Report pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A: 7A-11 and to provide curriculum and instruction which will enable all students to achieve the NJ Student Learning Standards; and WHEREAS, included in budget, the budgeted withdrawal from Capital Reserve – Excess Cost and other Capital Projects, is $5,433,557 for the following capital Projects: $4,000,000 for roof and HVAC repairs and replacements at various schools on a priority needs basis and $1,433,557 for I.T. Infrastructure and Security upgrades.


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q. Adoption of the 2020-2021 Budget for the East Orange Board of Education (cont’d) WHEREAS, included in budget, the budgeted withdrawal from Maintenance Reserve is $1,000,000 for multiple district required maintenance projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby adopt the 2020-2021 budget as follows:

REVENUES

GENERAL FUND Local Tax Levy 22,791,159 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 413,420 Revenues from State Sources 176,102,372 Medicaid Reimbursement 442,499 Fund Balance 8,155,399 Capital Reserve 5,433,557 Maintenance Reserve 1,000,000

Sub Total General Fund 214,338,406

SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Revenues from State Sources 20,249,775 Revenues from Federal Sources 8,426,005 PreK (Special Education) 376,100

Sub Total Special Revenue Fund 29,051,880

DEBT SERVICE DEBT SERVICE TAX LEVY 1,883,663 DEPT SERVICE STATE AID 3,495,838 OTHER 310,499

Sub Total Debt Service Fund 5,690,000

TOTAL REVENUE SOURCE 249,080,286

APPROPRIATIONS

GENERAL FUND Total General Current Expense 82,874,073 Total Capital Outlay 5,658,499 Total Other Special Schools 203,870 Charter Schools 15,900,000 School Based Budget 109,701,964

Total General Fund 214,338,406

SPECIAL REVENUE FUND State Projects 20,625,875 Federal Projects 8,426,005

Total Special Revenue 29,051,880

DEBT SERVICE Total Regular Debt Service 5,690,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 249,080,286


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III. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

4. MAINTENANCE On the motion of Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad, duly seconded by Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr., the members of the Board voted to approve item “a” under the Maintenance: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes

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

a. No Use of Facility Applications IX. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Tucker read the following notice:

The East Orange Board of Education will hold its next REGULARLY SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. via WebEx. The Board of Education will retire to Executive Session after “Comments from the Public” in which they will discuss matters pertaining to negotiations, personnel and/or litigation. The Board will resume the regular public meeting at or about 8:00 p.m.; immediately following the Executive Session.

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


The meeting adjourned at or about 7:16 p.m. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary BOARD APPROVED

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