NOVEMBER 11, 2013 BOARD WORKSHOP CONSIDERATION … · CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT &...

NOVEMBER 11, 2013 BOARD WORKSHOP

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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS BY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT/SPECIAL ED & STUDENT SERVICES

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

a. Revised Proposal for Trenton Education Dance Institute (TEDI)

b. Revised Proposal for Curriculum Writing Project

c. Resolution to Approve a Partnership with the Hedgepeth Williams Family

d. Resolution to Approve Additional Curriculum & Course Offerings for 2013-2014

e. Proposals for District CENSUS/ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL Program

f. Resolution to Purchase Me Ville to WeVille

g. Resolution to Purchase Equals Math Program

h. Resolution to Purchase Styer-Fitzgerald Program for Functional Academics

i. Resolution for Professional Development Activities for Non-Public School – The Garvey

School/Egun Omode Shule

j. Resolution to Approve Update of the Teacher Observation Packet

k. Proposal for Curriculum Revision for English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies,

Mathematics and Visual & Performing Arts

l. Resolution to Accept Grant from Achieve 3000

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -

SCHOOLS:

m. Student Study Trips

n. Proposal for Michael Shwedick’s Reptile World Program at Kilmer Middle School

o. Resolution and Proposal for Minding Our Business Program at Kilmer Middle School

p. Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera Middle School

q. Proposal for Math Intervention Program at Rivera Middle School

r. Proposal for Performance by The Garvey School/Egun Omode Shule at Hedgepeth Williams

Middle School

s. Proposal for Health Fair at Dunn Middle School

t. Proposal for Princeton Blairstown Center’s United Leaders of Tomorrow Program for TCHS

Main

u. Proposal for NJASK Test Prep Program at Gregory Elementary School

v. Proposal for Language Arts and Math Intervention Program at Gregory Elementary School

w. Proposal for NJASK Prep Program at M. L. King Elementary School

x. Proposal for Extended Day Program at Robeson Elementary School

y. Proposal for Professional Learning and Collaboration at Robeson Elementary School

z. Proposal for After School Enrichment Clubs at Columbus Elementary School

aa. Proposal for Mama Yoga Wellness Coaching/Magical Mother LLC at Columbus Elementary

School

2. HUMAN RESOURCES

a. Abolishment of Position 2013-2014 School Year

b. Creation of Position for 2013-2014

c. Resignation

d. Emergent Hire(s)

e. Emergent Hire –Rescind

f. Return to Former Position

g. Reassignments/Transfers


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h. Leave(s) of Absence

i. Extended Leave(s) of Absence

j. Return from Leave(s) of Absence

k. Professional Development(s)

l. Before and After School Programs

m. Volunteers

n. Student Teacher Practicum/Intern(s)

3. FINANCE & FACILITIES

a. Staff Travel

b. List of Bills

c. Out of District Placements – November 2013

d. Resolution Approving QSAC Statement of Assurance and District Performance Review for 2013-

2014

e. Joint Transportation Agreement with Gloucester County Special Services School District

f. Acceptance of Donations

g. Resolution to Apply for On-Line Grants

h. Resolution for Revised Comprehensive Maintenance Plan/M1 & M2


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

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

ED & STUDENT SERVICES

CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

a. Revised Proposal for Trenton Education Dance Institute (TEDI)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for Trenton Education Dance Institute

(TEDI) for the period of September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00 to teach

the art and life lessons of dance to students at both Mott Elementary School and Robeson Elementary

School. This program was Board approved on June 24, 2013. The revision is to add Robeson School

which was inadvertently not included in the original agenda item due to a clerical error.

Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-26

b. Revised Proposal for Curriculum Writing Project

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools, approves the Revised Proposal for Curriculum Writing Project for the period October 1, 2013

through June 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $45,000.00. Under the direction of content area supervisors, 38

content area teachers of Grades 9-12 will meet for 30 hours per course to write curriculum for elective courses

in Fine and Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Language Arts and World Language. This program

was Board approved on September 23, 2013 for 20 hours per course. The revision is to correct the hours per

course to 30.

Account Code: 11-000-221-110-0009-00-81

c. Resolution to Approve a Partnership with the Hedgepeth Williams Family

Whereas, on January 31, 1944, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued a ruling called Hedgepeth and

Williams v. Board of Education, Trenton, NJ that proved to be a precedent-setting game-changer across

the state and generated ripples of change felt across the nation; and

Whereas, on January 31, 1994, the Court rendered its Hedgepeth and Williams v. Board of Education,

Trenton, NJ decision in which the Court:

Ordered the TBoE to immediately enroll Janet Hedgepeth and Leon William in Jr. #2, and to

admit Black students to all Trenton public Schools by the end of the school year;

Prohibited every NJ board of education to refuse to enroll any student in any school on the basis

of race or skin color; and

Whereas, in 1991, the Trenton NJ Board of Education honored Mrs. Gladys Hedgepeth and Mrs. Berline

Williams by re-naming Junior High #2 as the Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School; and

Whereas, a committee has been formed to explore and plan for the recognition of the historic Supreme

Court decision of January 31, 1944 and what it means for the students of Trenton Public Schools; and

Whereas, the committee has decided to celebrate “Hedgepeth-Williams Day” on the last Friday in

January; now therefore

Be it resolved, that the Trenton Board of Education hereby declares January 31, 2014 “Hedgepeth-

Williams Day” throughout the school district.


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d. Resolution to Approve Additional Curriculum & Course Offerings


Schools, approves the Resolution for Additional Curriculum & Course Offerings for 2013-2014 as

follows: Advanced Computer & Technology Application; State Approved Career Technical Education (CTE)

Program, World Language (Chinese) and Community Services.

e. Proposals for District CENSUS/ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL Program


Schools, approves the Proposals for District CENSUS/ACCESS Orientation Training – ESL Program as

follows at no cost to the Board:

DATE(S) TARGET POPULATION STAFF MEMBERS FOR IN-

SERVICE DAY

November 26, 2013 Bilingual High School Guidance

Counselor;

High School ESL Teachers

Jackie Santiago, Yelena

Krasnopolskya, Yesult Leger,

Sossi Armani, Katia

Zorogastua, Heather Koshar,

Roberto Miranda, Nancy Palius,

Orlando Colon, Glynis Caceres,

Veronica Valentin, Jenn Stripplet

January 28 & 29, 2014;

June 2 & 3, 2014 End

of Year CENSUS

Transition Prep.

Bilingual High School Guidance

Counselor;

ESL Lead Teachers

Jackie Santiago, Sossi Armani,

Katia Zorogastua, Alba Rivera,

Sharon Grube, Marcel Kragbe,

Valeriana Bandeh, Leslie Sparks,

Linda Czarnecki, Jolanda Pontoja,

Debbie Garnier, Angela Guagliardi-

Matuiti, Kelly Fullard, Mary Ann

Guarrieri, Sonia Cisneros, Nadia

Ramcharan, Maretta Martine, Dawn

Kelley

f. Resolution to Purchase Me Ville to WeVille


Schools, approves the Resolution to purchase Me Ville to WeVille to be used as supplemental reading

materials for students in multiple disability support classrooms K-5 at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00.

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: 11-000-221-610-0000-00-84

g. Resolution to Purchase Equals Math Program


Schools, approves the Resolution to purchase Equals Math Program to be used as supplemental curriculum

materials for students in multiple disability support classrooms K-5 at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00.


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Account Code: 11-000-221-610-0000-00-81

h. Resolution to Purchase Styer-Fitzgerald Program for Functional Academics

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, approves the Resolution to purchase Styer-Fitzgerald Program for Functional Academics to be

used as intervention materials for students in austistic support classrooms K-5 at a cost not to exceed

$15,000.00.




Account Code: 11-000-221-610-0000-00-84

i. Resolution for Professional Development Activities for Non-Public School – The Garvey

School/Egun Omode Shule


of Schools, approves the Resolution for Professional Development Activities for Non-Public School –

The Garvey School not to exceed their professional development allocation of $2,152.00 for the 2013-

2014 school year. Costs will be for training for school leaders and staff, activities such as tuition & fees

and travel costs, and materials & supplies.




Account Codes: 20-275-200-300-1000-14-82, 20-275-200-500-1000-14-82 and 20-275-200-600-1000-

14-82

j. Resolution to Approve Update of the Teacher Observation Packet


Schools, approves the Update of the Teacher Observation Packet to include Rubric for Learning Disability

Teacher Consultant and Rubric for Social Worker (Attachment 1-J).

k. Proposal for Curriculum Revision for English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics

and Visual & Performing Arts


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Curriculum Revision for English/Language Arts,

Science, Social Studies, Mathematics and Visual & Performing Arts for the period January 1, 2014

through April 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $69,120.00. Working under the direct supervision and

guidance of content-area administration, approximately 64 content-area teachers will design curriculum

guides for the following courses: K-5 Courses: Art, General Music; 6-8 Courses: Art, General Music,

Instrumental Music, Science; 9-12 Courses: Math SAT Prep, Advanced Mathematics/Trigonometry,

Calculus, Introduction to Art, General Art I & II, Crafts and Ceramics I, Commercial Art, Studio Art, Art

Portfolio Preparation, AP Art History, Instrumental Music I, II, III & IV, General Music I & II Music

Theory, Choir I, Voice and Piano I, II, III & IV, Drama I and II, English IV, and History Through Film.

Account Code: 11-000-221-110-0009-00-81


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l. Resolution to Accept Grant from Achieve 3000


Schools, approves the Resolution to Accept Grant from Achieve 3000 in amount up to $80,000.00 to pilot

its program at four middle schools – Dunn Middle School, Hedgepeth Williams Middle School, Kilmer

Middle School and Rivera Middle School.

CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -

SCHOOLS:

m. Student Study Trips

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

approves the following field trips:

Agen Applicant School Destination Purpose No. of

Stud-

ents

Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

Nov. Carla Millner Chantel Wooten

Dana Lakins Erin

Kondash Keith Jones

Ms. Thatcher

Kilmer Trenton Compare and contrast the major physical characteristic of solar system objects using evidence

from photographs.

125 12/13/13 Board $486.54

$810.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-24

15-190-100-590-

0000-00-24


Dana Lakins Erin

Kondash Ms.

Thatcher

Kilmer Philadelphia, PA To introduce students to medical oddities around the

world and the techniques used in body modification.

90 2/28/14 Board $1,044.48

$720.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-24

15-190-100-590-

0000-00-24


Dana Lakins Erin

Kondash Ms.

Thatcher

Kilmer New York City Students will identify their internal body parts and how

they work together to achieve homeostastasis

120 4/11/14 Board $1,566.72

$1,920.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-24

15-190-100-590-

0000-00-24


Dana Lakins Erin

Kondash Keith Jones

Ms. Thatcher

Kilmer Philadelphia, PA To observe how the Delaware River benefits both NJ &

Pennsylvania/incentive for good behavior.

100 6/13/14 Board $1,295.04

$4,000.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-24

15-190-100-590-

0000-00-24

Nov. (Revised Oct. 15)

Nathan Cohen Regina Brown

Erin Duffy

Dunn Trenton Students will perform at the TBOE meeting.

80 11/11/13 Board $777.24 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-10

Nov. Debra Amon Martha

Higgenbothem

Rivera Trenton Be introduced to debate by watching TCHS debate

Rutgers.

20 12/11/13 Walking

trip

N/A 0 No Cost to the Board


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Stud-

ents



Dana Lakins Keith Jones

Ms. Thatcher

Kilmer Cape May, NJ To familiarize students with how the interaction of human with the environment affects

marine life.

90 5/30/14 Board $1377.80

$2,500.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-24

15-190-100-590-

0000-00-24

Nov. Mary Burks TCHS Chambers

Ewing, NJ To assist female students with learning about preparing for college and an onsite tour of The College of New Jersey

campus

15 11/23/13 N/A 0 No Cost to the Board Sponsored by Women

in Learning

and Leadership

The College of

NJ Nov. Andrew

Seabert Joseph

Pucciatti Ted

Plunkett Bridget

Ruggiano Jonathan Moore Joseph Purvis Britton

Garnjost Gary Taylor

Judy Sear

TCHS Chamber Art Dept

West Windsor To allow students to experience professional critiques and study

with a professional artist or craftsmen

140 5/2014 Date TBD

Board $648.72 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-05

Nov. Countess Irvin

Sharron Grady

Terry Troup

TCHS/ JROTC

Fort Dix This event is mainly designed for all TCHS athletes and

JROTC Cadets to experience team building and competitive activities in an environment

conducive for building socialization skills

375 6/19/14 Board $2,491.86 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-05

Nov. Countess Irvin

Terry Troup

TCHS/ JROTC

Medford, NJ Attending this event measures the cadets level of discipline and

competence in a hands-on competition with other schools in which they are awarded 1st,

2nd, and 3rd place trophies.

45 3/15/14 Board $665.04 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-05

Nov. Countess Irvin

Terry Troup

TCHS/ JROTC

Fort Dix This is an event which allows selected cadets to compete along side other JROTC Programs in pursuit of individual trophies as

well as the coveted commander’s cup. This even

allows the cadets to utilize skills they have practiced throughout

the school year.

25 5/8/14 Board $438.60 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-05

Nov. Countess Irvin

Terry Troup

TCHS/ JROTC

Lyndhurst, NJ This trip is to give selected cadets a brief demonstration of

the Middle Ages about the Roman Empire. This is a deep

rooted history lesson, introducing the cadets to the life and struggles of soldiers during

the Dark Ages.

45 12/6/13 Board $522.24 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-05

Nov. Countess Irvin

Terry Troup

TCHS/ JROTC

Princeton, NJ Perform in drill competition demonstrating success from classroom instruction and

hands-on performance training.

50 5/24/14 Board $438.60 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-05


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Stud-

ents


Nov. (Revised Oct. 28, 2013)

Countess Irvin

Terry Troup

TCHS JROTC

Delsea, NJ Attending this event measures the cadets level of discipline and

competence in a hands-on0competition with other schools in which they are

awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies.

45 12/14/13 Board $481.44 New

Amount $571.20

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-05

Nov. (Revised Oct. 28, 2013)

Countess Irvin

Terry Troup

TCHS JROTC

Colts Neck, NJ Attending this event measures the cadets level of discipline and

competence in a hands-on0competition with other schools in which they are

awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies.

45 2/15/14 Board $642.09 New

Amount $637.50

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-05

Nov. Shante’ Francis Sharron Grady

TCHS Chambers

Philadelphia, PA Students will have the opportunity to discuss the

chances of receiving a scholarship in track from

college coaches at the track meet.

12 4/24 – 4/26/14

0 No Cost to the Board

Fund-raising

Nov. Daniel Grady Shante Francis Dorothy

Davis

TCHS Chambers

Myrtle Beach, SC Students will have the opportunity to compete against athletes from different parts of the country and visit colleges and met coaches from colleges in Virginia, North Carolina and

South Carolina.

30 4/2 – 4/6/14 Over-night


Fund-raising

Nov. (Revised Oct 28, 2013)

Valerie Hedgepeth

Mary White

TCHS West

Trenton, NJ To explore career opportunities to make informed choices and

allocate financial and other resources.

30 11/16/13 Correct

date 11/26/13

0 No Cost to the Board Sponsored

by First Student

Inc.

Nov. Mary Burks Terry

Troupe

TCHS Chambers

MLK Student will enhance their personal development and

presentation skills by receiving hands on experience educating and inspiring young children in

a classroom setting.

30 12/11/13 0 No Cost to the Board Sponsored by Junior Achieve-

ment

Nov. Latricia Cooley

Marilyn Driver

DTHS TCHS Chambers Students will explore various college programs and financial

aid opportunities to make informed choices about their

post secondary paths.

30 11/26/13 0 No Cost to the Board Sponsored by MCCC Gear Up

Nov. Princeton Blairstown

Staff

TCHS Chambers & West

TCHS Chambers Students will engage in life skill and team building activities to understand how to work with other and cope with conflict to

make positive decisions.

100 11/15 – 11/17/13

0 No Cost to the Board Sponsored

by Princeton Blairstown

Center

Nov. Rasheeda Robinson,

Mr. Kennedy,

Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Pulliam

Mott Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Identify the different kinds of living things in varying

environments and determine the relationships that exist between them (i.e. forest, ocean, desert,

artic, etc.)

85 5/30/14 Board $473.28 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-26

Nov. Rasheeda Robinson,

Mr. Kennedy,

Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Pulliam

Mott Johnson’s Corner Farm

Identify plans as living organisms using evidence-based

criteria. Use their senses to make observations and

investigate various seeds and plant structures.

85 6/6/2014 Board/ Stu-dents will pay

admis-sion

$473.28 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-26

Nov. Kim Marcucci,

Mrs. Hopke, Mrs. Allison,

Ms. Stephens

Mott Sun Center Identify favorite character, understand purpose for pictures

in books

100 1/30/14 Board $324.36 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-26


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Stud-

ents


Nov. Kim Marcucci,

Mrs. Hopke, Mrs. Allison,

Ms. Stephens

Mott Philadelphia Zoo Animals possess characteristics that can be identified and

described as either similar/different (i.e. color,

gender); Animal adaptations help them find food, see, hear, etc. increasing their chances of

survival

100 4/30/14 Board $473.28 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-26

Nov. Kim Marcucci, M.

Hope, Y. Allison, Ms.

Stephens

Mott Johnson’s Corner Farm

Identifies and differentiates among foods and food groups,

see where food is harvested

100 5/30/14 Board $473.28 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-26

Nov. Shawn Vizenfelder,

Wenchin Pien, Laura

Walker

Columbus Drumthwacket Princeton, NJ

Discover Drumthwacket Program. In a representative democracy individuals elect

representatives to act on their behalf

30 3/19/14 No Cost

to the Board

0 No cost to the Board Buses are being paid

for by Governor

Chris Christie

Nov. Barbara

Hayes, Dave Winogron

Columbus Drumthwacket Princeton, NJ

Discover Drumthwacket Program. In a representative democracy individuals elect

representatives to act on their behalf

30 3/19/14 No Cost

to the Board

0 No cost to the Board Buses are being paid

for by Governor

Chris Christie

Nov. Shawn Vizenfelder, Ms. Ingram

Columbus The William Trent House

2014 marks the 350th anniversary of the founding of

New Jersey. Students will compare and contrast Colonial

New Jersey and New Jersey today. NJCC 6.1.4.A.9 compare

and contrast responses of individuals and groups, past and

present to violations of fundamental rights.

27 4/11/14 No Cost

to the Board

0 No cost to the Board Bus will be paid for by

student fundraising

Nov. Barbara Hayes, Mr.

Bonds

Columbus The William Trent House

2014 marks the 350th anniversary of the founding of

New Jersey. Students will compare and contrast Colonial

New Jersey and New Jersey today. NJCC 6.1.4.A.9 compare

and contrast responses of individuals and groups, past and

present to violations of fundamental rights.

24 4/9/2014 No Cost

to the Board

0 No cost to the Board Bus will be paid for by

student fundraising

Nov. Maria Lissette

Rodriguez, Mrs. Cappas

Robbins Sesame Place Children will plant a garden and participate in a Science Fair.

Students will participate in the “Club of Science Investigators” and encourage children to think

critically about Science, Technology, Engineering and

Math (STEM), by using a hands-on experimental

approach to learn which allows children to draw meaning from

and reflect on everyday experience.

30 5/23/14 Board $159.00 $560.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-28 15-190-

100-590-0000-00-28


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Stud-

ents


Nov. Ms. Brandl, Ms. Ratti

Stokes Early

Learning Center

Pennington Watershed

Environmental Center

Sci-3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4: Investigate and compare basic physical

characteristics of plants, humans and other animals. Observe

similarities and differences in the need of living things and

differences between living and non-living things. Observe and describe how natural habitats provide for the basic needs of

plants and animals with respect to shelter, food, water, air and

light. Observe and record change over time and cycles of change affecting living things.

30 6/5/2014 $0 Watershed receives

funding to offer

Trenton classes free

trips including bussing

Nov. Archie Jones, Ms.

Dineen, Ms. Tomas, Ms. Stewart, Ms. Smith, Ms.

Preston, Ms. Reid

Grant Philadelphia Zoo Students will investigate habitats and adaptations of

various species to their ecosystems.

163 5/30/14 Board $708.00 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-20

Nov. Mr. Maurais, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Marcel

King Stonybrook Watershed Nature

Center

Students will investigate the importance of wetlands.

35 5/22/14 $0 No Cost to the Board

Nov. Mr. Maurais, Coleman, Taylor, Tobin, Marcel

King Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Students will investigate the diversity of life in our oceans

75 6/11/14 Board $573.28 $450.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-23 15-190-

100-590-0000-00-23

Nov. Mr. Maurais, Colemen, Taylor, Tobin, Marcel

King Franklin Institute Students will investigate the diversity of life on earth.

75 1/29/14 Board $573.28 $637.50

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-23 15-190-

100-590-0000-00-23

Nov. Mr. Maurias, Coleman, Taylor, Tobin, Marcel

King Philadelphia Zoo Students will investigate the diversity of life on earth.

75 3/26/14 Board $573.28 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-23

Nov. S. Franko, B. Dickman, K.

Mayberg

Mott Kidsbridge Museum

To learn importance of tolerance, character education

and anti-bullying

76 5/28/14 5/29/14

$0 No Cost to the Board

Nov. N. Boyd, M. Washington, M. Piwonski, E. Arreaga, L. Royster

Washington

Philadelphia Zoo SWBAT: learn how and where animals live

80 4/16/14 Board $324.36 15-000-270-512-

0000-00-30

Nov. N. Boyd, M. Washington, M. Piwonski, E. Arreaga, L. Royster

Washington Franklin Institute Earth Systems Science 80 12/2/13 Board $324.36 $1,105.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-30 15-190-

100-590-0000-00-30

REVISE from

10/15 Board

Agenda

Amanda Short, Jeremy Cohen, Sylivia

Montgomery, Jackie

Rice, Rita Diggs,

Denise Gary

Gregory Johnson’s Corner Farm

Students will be able to explain how crops, such as pumpkins

are planted, grown and harvested.

126 10/29/2013

Board/ Parents

$777.24 $1,000.00 Itemize Cost per GAAP

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-21 15-190-

100-590-0000-00-21


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Stud-

ents


REVISE from

10/15 Board

Agenda

Bernstein, Ames,

Grant, Page, Lane

Gregory Adventure Aquarium

Investigate and compare the basic physical characteristics of

plants humans, and other animals

100 New date:

11/1/13

Board $1,044.40 $1,220.00

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-21 15-190-

100-590-0000-00-21

REVISE from

10/15 Board

Agenda

Tameka Brooks, Andres

Marrero, Jill Maurice, Yvonne Mitchell, Patricia Weiss, Nicole

Stephens

Mott Old Barracks/Washington’s Crossing

State Park

Students will be able to explore New Jersey’s colonial life and its role in the Revolutionary War

100 6/6/2014 Board/Stude

nts

$324.36 Reduce Cost to

the Board

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-26 - -

Transportation only Students

will pay for admission

REVISE from

10/15 Board

Agenda

K. Mayberg, Franko, Dickman

Mott Grounds for Sculpture

Students will understand that artwork reflects a historical,

cultural and aesthetic perspective.

70 11/12/13 Board/Students or Fund-raising

$324.36 Increase in Cost

approved

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-26 - -

Transportation only Students

or fundraising will pay for admission

REVISE from

10/15 Board

Agenda

Tameka Brooks, K-5

Staff

Mott Rosedale Park and Picnic Area

Students will complete physical challenges based on physical

conditioning and fitness

500 6/4/2014 Rain date: 6/11/14

Board $1,946.16 Increase in Cost

approved

15-000-270-512-

0000-00-26

n. Proposal for Michael Shwedick’s Reptile World Program at Kilmer Middle School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Michael Shwedick’s Reptile World Program at

Kilmer Middle School on December 18, 2013 at a cost not to exceed $1,475.00. The program will

introduce students to the ecology and natural history of turtles, crocodilians, lizards and snakes.




Account Code: 15-190-100-106-0009-00-24

o. Resolution and Proposal for Minding Our Business Program at Kilmer Middle School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution & Proposal for the Minding Our Business Program

at Kilmer Middle School for the period January 28, 2014 through May 8, 2014 at a cost not to exceed

$5,000.00. Rider University students will provide mentoring, tutoring and coaching to 30 students in

Grades 6 to 8 to address the identified need to increase student achievement and financial literacy.




Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-24


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p. Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at Rivera Middle School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Professional Development Learning Institute at

Rivera Middle School for the period November 12, 2013 through April 30, 2014 at a cost not to exceed

$27,903.00. Teachers will be provided training in the following areas, but not limited to: Understanding

the Common Core, Planning quality lessons, Managing the classroom and Using Best Practices.

Account Code: 20-235-200-101-1509-14-82

q. Proposal for Math Intervention Program at Rivera Middle School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Math Intervention Program at Rivera Middle

School for the period December 2, 2013 through May 22, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $23,543.00. The

after school program will provide up to 60 targeted students with additional support in Math, based on the

results of their NJASK and Math unit assessments.

Account Code: 20-235-100-101-1509-14-82

r. Proposal for Performance by The Garvey School/Egun Omode Shule at Hedgepeth Williams

Middle School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Performance by The Garvey School/Egun

Omode Shule at Hedgepeth Williams Middle School on November 27, 2013 at a cost not to exceed

$1,600.00. The program will introduce students to the art of African drumming and dance, and will be

part of the Hedgepeth Williams School’s mid-fall celebration of cultural diversity.




Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-24

s. Proposal for Health Fair at Dunn Middle School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Health Fair at Dunn Middle School on April 5,

2014 at a cost not to exceed $600.00. The Health Fair will offer community members at large the

opportunity to access health screening services and social and community agencies. Activities will

include: workshop for teens, health screenings, social service provider information, safety measures in

school and community, healthy choices and balance diet and walkathon.

Account Code: 20-235-200-600-0010-14-82

t. Proposal for Princeton Blairstown Center’s United Leaders of Tomorrow Program for TCHS Main


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Princeton Blairstown Center’s United Leaders of

Tomorrow Program for TCHS Main for the period November 15-17, 2013 at no cost to the Board.

Students will participate in outdoor experiential education and leadership training through adventure-

based learning at the outdoor education center in Blairstown NJ.


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u. Proposal for NJASK Test Prep Program at Gregory Elementary School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for NJASK Test Prep Program at Gregory

Elementary School for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014 at a cost not to exceed

$4,000.00. The program will meet for ten sessions designed to assist students in Grades 3-5 in

developing test taking competency.

Account Code: 15-120-100-101-0009-00-21

v. Proposal for Language Arts and Math Intervention Program at Gregory Elementary School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Language Arts and Math Intervention Program

at Gregory Elementary School for the period December 1, 2013 through June 1, 2014 at a cost not to

exceed $32,800.00. The after school program will provide additional instruction for 120 students who

need support as determined by NJASK, state unit assessments and reading levels.

Account Codes: 15-120-100-101-0009-00-21 and 15-190-100-106-0009-00-21

w. Proposal for NJASK Prep Program at M. L. King Elementary School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for NJASK Prep Program at M. L. King Elementary

School for the period January 7, 2014 through April 16, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $32,000.00. The

after school program will provide additional instruction in Math and Language Arts, as well as test taking

strategies.

Account Codes: 20-235-100-600-0023-14-82, 20-235-100-101-2309-14-82 and 20-235-200-101-2309-

14-82

x. Proposal for Extended Day Program at Robeson Elementary School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Extended Day Program at Robeson Elementary

School for the period January 6, 2014 through May 8, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $13,137.60. The after

school program will provide additional instruction in Math and Language Arts for at-risk students in

Grades 3-5.

Account Code: 15-120-100-101-0009-00-12

y. Proposal for Professional Learning and Collaboration at Robeson Elementary School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Professional Learning and Collaboration at

Robeson Elementary School for the period November 12, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost not to

exceed $30,436.00. Professional learning activities will occur before/after the school day and focus on

implementing Common Core Standards, planning effective lessons and analyzing data.

Account Codes: 15-120-100-101-0009-00-12 and 15-190-100-106-0009-00-12

z. Proposal for After School Enrichment Clubs at Columbus Elementary School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for After School Enrichment Clubs at Columbus

Elementary School for the period January 7, 2014 through April 16, 2014 at a cost not to exceed


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$9,000.00. The following clubs will meet: Public Speaking & Debate Club, Dance Club, Book Club,

Sugar & Spice Girls Club, STEM Club and Wii/Kinect Get Active!

Account Code: 15-401-100-110-0009-00-17

aa. Proposal for Mama Yoga Wellness Coaching/Magical Mother LLC at Columbus Elementary

School


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Proposal for Mama Yoga Wellness Coaching/Magical Mother

LLC at Columbus Elementary School for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 at a cost

not to exceed $10,607.42. The program will include movement, nutrition, stress management, self

perspective and character building.




Account Code: 15-190-100-320-0000-00-17


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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D)

2. HUMAN RESOURCES

a. Abolishment of Position 2013 – 2014 School Year

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, approve the following abolishment of position:

1. Vice Principal - Rivera Middle School, effective November 12, 2013.

NOTE: Due to the decrease in student enrollment.

b. Creation of Position for 2013-2014

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, approve the creation of the following position:

1. Vice Principal - Parker Elementary School, effective November 12, 2013.

salary in accordance with the TASA contract.

NOTE: Due to the increase in student enrollment.

c. Resignation

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the

Superintendent of Schools, approved the following resignation:

1. Mr. Lionel Johnson – Paraprofessional – Alternative Middle School, effective October 28, 2013.

d. Emergent Hire(s)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the

Superintendent of Schools, approved the following emergent hires:

1. Ms. Jacqueline Bell - Special Education Teacher (Pre-School) - Early Childhood Center – at the salary

of $51, 950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, effective on or about November 30, 2013 through June 30, 2014,

pro-rated. (11-216-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Filing a vacancy.

2. Ms. Sarah Walsh - English Teacher – Daylight/Twilight High School, at the salary of $51, 950 – BA,

Step 1 – TEA, effective on or about November 30, 2013 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated.

(15-140-100-101-0000-00-35) NOTE: Replacing J. Delaney who was reassigned.

3. Mr. Damien Carpenter – Special Education Teacher (Inclusion) – Trenton High School – West – at

the salary of $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, effective on or about November 30, 2013 through June

30, 2014, pro-rated. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Filing a vacancy.

4. Ms. Elaine Brown – Special Education Teacher (Inclusion) – Robeson Elementary School, – at the

salary of $51,950 – BA, Step 1 – TEA, effective on or about November 30, 2013 through June 30,

2014, pro-rated. (11-213-100-101-0000-00-84) NOTE: Filing a vacancy.

5. Ms. Dollie Mann-Wells - Confidential Secretary, Superintendent’s Office, at the salary of $59,255,

effective on or about November 30, 2013 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated.

NOTE: Replacing P. Boyer-Wood who retired.


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e. Emergent Hire - Rescind

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendations of the Superintendent

of Schools, approved the rescinding of the following emergent hire:

1. Ms. Jennifer Harris – Elementary Teacher – Columbus Elementary School – at the salary of $51, 950

– BA, Step 1 – TEA, effective October 28, 2013 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated. (15-120-100-101-

0000-00-17)

f. Return to Former Position


of Schools, approve the following return to former position:

1. Ms. Sandra Iturbides – from: Interim Vice Principal – Dunn Middle School – at the salary of $104,884

– Step 1 – TASA, to: SIOP Intervention Teacher – Curriculum Department – at the salary of $85,860

– MA + 30, Step 15 – TEA, effective October 18, 2013 through June 30, 2014, pro-rated.

(15-000-240-103-0000-00-10) NOTE: End of interim assignment.

g. Reassignments/Transfers


of Schools, approve the following reassignments/transfers:

1. Ms. Susan Anderson – from: Special Education Teacher (Self Contained) – Hedgepeth/Williams

Elementary School, to: Special Education Teacher (Language Arts) – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary

School, no change in salary, effective November 12, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

NOTE: Filing a vacancy.

2. Mr. Joseph Melone – from: Special Education Teacher (BD) – Alternative Middle School, to: Special

Education (Inclusion) – Trenton High School – West, no change in salary, effective November 12,

2013 through June 30, 2014.

NOTE: Assignment to be aligned with certification.

3. Mr. Phillips Williams – from: Science Teacher – Trenton High School-Chambers, to: Science Teacher-

Alternative Middle School, no change in salary, effective November 12, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

NOTE: On file in Human Resources.

4. Mr. Carlos Gonzalez - from: Vice Principal – Rivera Middle School, to: Vice Principal –

Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School, no change in salary, effective November 12, 2013 through June

30, 2014. NOTE: Replacing Dr. Laura Martin who is being transferred.

5. Dr. Laura Martin - from: Vice Principal – Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School, to: Vice Principal-

Parker School, no change in salary, effective November 12, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

NOTE: Filing a newly created position – salary to be redlined.

6. Approve the following Custodian reassignments, no change in salary, effective

November 12, 2013 through June 30, 2014:

Name Title From Location To Location

Lillie Hawkins Head Custodian Harrison School Jefferson School

Marvin Sallie Head Custodian Cadwalader School Harrison School

April Harris Custodian Harrison School Jefferson School


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Robert Johnston Custodian Harrison School Jefferson School

Sharee Stephens Custodian Harrison School Jefferson School

Ronald Dixon Custodian Cadwalader School Jefferson School

Jacqueline Bernal Custodian Cadwalader School Harrison School

h. Leave(s) of Absence


Superintendent of Schools, approve the following leave(s) of absence:

1. Ms. Evelyn Johannes – Paraprofessional – Monument Elementary School – intermittent family leave

of absence with pay, effective October 22, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

2. Ms. Chante Jones – Paraprofessional – Wilson Elementary School – maternity leave of absence with

pay, effective November 25, 2013 through January 31, 2014, and without pay, effective February 3,

2014 through February 14, 2014.

3. Ms. Talithea Briggs – School Climate and Culture Leader – Hedgepeth/Williams Elementary School

– medical leave of absence with pay, effective October 21, 2013 through November 21, 2013.

4. Ms. Karen Bailey – Special Education Teacher (Inclusion) – Trenton High School Chambers –

medical leave of absence with pay, effective October 10, 2013 through October 31, 2013.

5. Mr. Brian Gershon – Special Education – Rivera Middle School – medical leave of absence with pay,

effective October 21, 2013 through October 23, 2013 and without pay, effective October 24 through

December 31, 2013.

6. Mr. Angelo Mitala – Media Specialist – Trenton High School – West – medical leave of absence with

pay, effective October 17, 2013 through November 1, 2013.

7. Ms. Monica Matlock – Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2) – Hill Elementary School – medical leave of

absence with pay, effective October 22, 2013 through November 18, 2013.

i. Extended Leave(s) of Absence


of Schools, approve the following extended leave(s) of absence:

1. Mr. Joseph Zuccarello – Music Teacher – Gregory Elementary School – extended medical leave of

absence with pay, effective November 1, 2013 through January 30, 2014.

NOTE: Original leave effective September 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013.

2. Ms. Carmen Colon Rivera – World Language Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers – extended

medical leave of absence with pay, effective October 31, 2013 through January 30, 2014.

NOTE: Original leave effective September 3, 2013 through October 30, 2013.

3. Ms. Joanne Horton – Paraprofessional – Hill Elementary School – extended medical leave of absence

with pay, effective October 22, 2013 through November 30, 2013. NOTE: Original leave of from

September 1, 2013 through October 21, 2013.

4. Ms. Kathleen Jackson – Special Education Teacher (Autism) – Hill Elementary School, extended

medical leave of absence without pay, effective November 4, 2013 through December 2, 2013.

NOTE: Original leave from May 14, 2012 through November 3, 2013.


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j. Return from Leave(s) of Absence


Superintendent of Schools, approve the following return from leave(s) of absence:

1. Mr. David Cipolloni – SLC-CTE Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers – effective October

25, 2013.

k. Professional Development(s)


Superintendent of Schools, approve the following professional development(s):

1. Approve the following Teachers – Danielson Framework & Teachscape, at various locations, at the

rate of $36 per hour (teacher and trainers) and $42 per hour (facilitators), effective October 15, 2013

through December 31, 2013. (20-275-200-101-0009-14-82)

NOTE: Not to exceed $130,572.00 total - 3 hours for teacher and facilitators – 6 hours for

trainers. Attachment 2-k-1

2. Approve the following Teachers – Words Their Way – Grant Elementary School – at the rate of $36.00

per hour, effective October 16, 2013 through December 20, 2013. (15-120-100-101-0009-00-20)

Regina Landgraf Irene Frey Charlotte Rankin Barbara Winckler Blair Della-Penna

Mary Niver Cheryl Longo Kimberly

D’Amato

Cora Bachik Mary Beth Stewart

April Reid Archie Jones Brittany Thomas Ashley Smith Diana Dineen

Callvin Peterson Michelle

DePompo

Sung Lee Kurt Appleby Stene Eutz

Marta Rivera Evette Morales Natalie

Tymczyszyn

Debbie Grant Brittany Preston

Julia Clark Nancy Livesey

3. Approve the following Teachers – Common Core – Grant Elementary School – at the rate of $36.00 per

hour, effective September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. (15-120-100-101-0009-00-20)

Kurt Appleby Cora Bachik Barrington Brown Marry Carral Stephanie

Carniglia

Joyce Clark Julia Clark Johanna Cortez Kimberly

D’Amato

Diana Dineen

Blari Della Penna Michelle

DePompo

Stene Eutz Debbie Grant Sharon Grube

Alexander Hager Milangee Herrera Irene Frey Bonita Johnson Archie Jones

Dawn Kunkel Regina Landgraf Sung Lee Nancy Livesey Cheryl Longo

Ron Maurias Margret Mason Christine

McKinney

Ingrid Megeed Steven Meridan

Evette Morales Mary Niver Mildred Ortiz Callvin Peterson Jennifer Petinga

Erin Pirrera Brittany Preston Charlotte Rankin April Reid Luz Rios

Enrique Rivera Marta Rivera George Rosario Tamara Shaw Susanne Spyros

Ashley Smith Mary Beth Stewart Natalie

Tymczyszyn

Brittany Thomas Barbara Winckler

Anna Maria

Vegara

Dora Vynnystky Elena Zenquis


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4. Approve the following Paraprofessionals – Common Core – Grant Elementary School – at the rate of

$22.00 per hour, effective September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. (15-190-100-106-0009-00-20)

Thomas Caldwell Lauren Haughton Jaymee Jones Justin Johnson Margaret Keephart

Lucili Deleon Denise Lluen Maria Lee Joellen Martinez Leslie Repollet

Yolanda

Rodriguez

Yvette Rodriguez Susan Schoen Madeline

Thompson

l. Before and After School Programs


of Schools, approve the following before and after school programs:

1. Approve the following Teachers – Middle School Coaches – Various Locations, effective December

15, 2013 through February 15, 2014. (11-402-100-101-0010-00-55)

Name Location Coaching Position Stipend

Dan Riley Dunn Middle Assistant Swimming $1,213.00

Orlando Southerland Dunn Middle Head Swimming $2,518.00

Amanda Zacoun Hedgepeth/Williams Head Swimming $2,518.00

Susannah Bergfeldt Rivera Middle Head Swimming $2,518.00

Jeffrey Drake Hedgepeth/Williams Assistant Swimming $1,213.00

2. Approve the following Paraprofessionals – Lexia after School Program – Robbins Elementary School

– at the rate of $29.00 per hour, effective November 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (15-190-

100-106-0009-00-28) NOTE: Not to exceed $2436.00 total.

3. Approve the following Teachers – AM/PM Supervision – Grant Elementary School – at the rate

of $42.00 per hour, effective September 9, 2013, through June 26, 2014. (15-421-200-110-

0009-00-20) NOTE: Not to exceed $3822.00 total.

Susanne Spyros

Jennifer Petinga (Substitute)

4. Approve the following Teachers – School Leadership Team – Robbins Elementary School – at the

rate of $36.00 per hour, effective September 9, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (15-120-100-101-0009-

00-28) NOTE: Not to exceed $3,240.00 total.

Brian L’Oiseau Karen Delgado

Maria Rodriguez Mary Guarin

Sandra Estrada Nora Linton

5. Ms. Alexandra Barrera – Parent Liaison – School Leadership Team – Robbins Elementary School –

at the rate of $22.00 per hour, effective September 9, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (15-190-100-106-

0009-00-28) NOTE: Not to exceed $330.00 total.

6. Approve the following Teachers – Club Advisors – Rivera Middle School – at the rate of $42.00 per

hour, effective October 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-15)

NOTE: Not to exceed $1,680.00 per participant.

Ruth Rodriguez Cedry Cappas (Substitute)


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NAME Club

Jason Sabol Home Economics

Cara Olivetto Newspaper

Melanie Taylor Yearbook

Debra Amon Debate Club

Tiffany Messinger Drama Club

Katherine Hurlman Art Club

Victor Farnath Student Government

Katherine Kim Chorus

7. Approve the following Teachers – AM Supervision – Rivera Middle School – at the rate of $42.00

per hour, effective October 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (15-421-200-110-0009-00-15)


Victor Farnath

Kathleen Magie (Substitute)

8. Approve the following Teachers – Advisors – Trenton High School – Chambers – at the rate of $42.00

per hour, effective October 29, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (15-401-100-110-0009-00-05)

NAME Club Not To Exceed

Kathleen Mulchaey National Honor Society $1,680.00

Susanne Hoban Poetry Out Loud $1,680.00

Paul Scozzari Yearbook Club $4,200.00

9. Approve the following Paraprofessionals – AM/PM Monitors – King Elementary School – at the rate

of $27.00 per hour, effective October 10, 2013 through June 24, 2014. (11-240-100-101-0009-00-89)


Yalira Castaneda

Carmen Laning (Substitute)

10. Ms. Ada Maldonado-Medina – World Language Teacher – Trenton High School – Chambers –

Curriculum Revision Project – Central Administration – at the rate of $36.00 per hour, effective

October 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. (11-000-221-110-0009-00-81) NOTE: Not to exceed

$2,160.00 total.

11. Approve the following Teachers – ESL After School Enrichment Program – Various Locations – at

the rate of $36.00 per hour without students; and $42.00 per hour with students, effective October 28,

2013 through May 30, 2014.

(20-245-200-101-0009-14-82) NOTE: Not to exceed $10,080.00 total.



NOTE: Names were not submitted for approval on October 28, 2013.

Myra Hernandez Melanie Tard

Dora Vynnytsky Kristina Avisado

Clueza Rivera Ana Martinez


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m. Volunteers

BE IT RESOLVED that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools, approve the following volunteers for the 2013-2014 school year:

NAME LOCATION

Celeste Urla Grant

Chenris Green Grant

Millicent Bland Grant

Ligia Ordonez Grant

Anyeli Fernandez Grant

Yuderitis Batista Grant

Rachel Carter Hill

Starquia Jones Artis Hill

Jarrisa Trotman Hill

Ciera Napper Hill

Kena Grimes Hill

Janet Sheppard Stokes

n. Student Teacher Practicum/Intern(s)

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Trenton Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, approves the resolution for the following candidates to complete their student teaching or

internship practicum within the school district:

Candidate Content Area College/University Location Placement Date

Deborah Bruno Elementary Mercer Wilson 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Karen Martinez Early Childhood TCNJ Wilson 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Priscilla Gutierrez Urban Ed. TCNJ Mott 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Cynthia Perez Urban Ed TCNJ Grant 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Stephanie Ramos Urban Ed TCNJ Grant 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Carolyn Remde Urban Ed TCNJ Grant 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Shannon Stone Urban Ed TCNJ Grant 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Mariah Alston Urban Ed TCNJ Wilson 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Alissa Mankowski Elementary/Bilingual TCNJ Mott 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Robyn Beekman Urban Ed TCNJ Mott 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Alexandra Patrizio Urban Ed TCNJ Mott 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Stephanie Pisabaj Urban Ed TCNJ Mott 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

John Hoehn Secondary Math TCNJ Mott 1/23/14 - 5/2/14

Jillian Blaine Speech Pathology West Virginia Columbus 11/12/13 - 12/30/13


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3. FINANCE & FACILITIES

a. 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,

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.

Applicant Position School/Dept Purpose Location Date Funds Cost GAAP Code

Georgette Bowman

Business Svc.

Coordinator

CSB – Purchasing

Ethics in Business Law and Purchasing – NJASBO Training

Mt. Laurel NJ 12/12/13 Board $66.55 11-000-251-580-0000-00-60

Georgette Bowman

Business Svc.

Coordinator

CSB – Purchasing

How to Prepare Bid Specs for Capital Projects – NJASBO

Training

Mt. Laurel NJ 11/12/13 Board $66.55 11-000-251-580-0000-00-60

Jayne Howard Business Adm.

CSB Nat’l School Boards Assoc Annual Conference

New Orleans LA

4/4-7/14 Board $2312.00 11-000-230-630-0000-00-50

Jayne Howard Bus. Adm. CSB How to Prepare Bid Specs for Capital Projects – NJASBO

Training

Mt. Laurel, NJ 11/12/2013 Board $67 11-000-251-580-0000-00-60

Jayne Howard Bus. Adm. CSB Ethics in Business Law and Purchasing – NJASBO Training


Jayne Howard Bus. Adm. CSB Pensions Update Mt. Laurel, NJ 1/23/2014 Board $67 11-000-251-580-0000-00-60

Jayne Howard Bus. Adm. CSB GASB Update, Internal Controls & Fraud Prevention

Strategies


Heather Lieberman

Lit. Lder. Columbus Tri State Quality Review Rubric

E. Windsor, NJ 11/14/2013 $0 No cost to the Board

Dawn Hendry Math Lder Columbus Tri State Quality Review Rubric

E. Windsor, NJ 11/13/2013 $0 No cost to the Board

Ron Zalika Supervisor CSB NJAFPA Conference Eatontown, NJ 12/6/2013 Board $149 11-000-221-580-0000-00-81

William Young

Manager CSB Anti-Bully Conference E. Windsor, NJ 11/13/2013 $0 No cost to the Board

Clarissa Murphy

Compliance Specialist

DTHS Discipline, Bullying, and due process to be compliance with

the NJ State Laws

New Providence, NJ

12/17/13 Board $150.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-35

Clarissa Murphy

Compliance Specialist

DTHS How to investigate harassment, intimidation and bully claims. Attending to be in compliance

with HIB state law.

Monroe Township, NJ

12/11/13 Board $150.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-35

Jamie Delaney Literacy Leader

DTHS Discipline, Bullying and Due Process. Attending to be in compliance with state law.

New Provence, NJ

12/17/13 Board $150.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-35

Jamie Delaney Literacy Leader

DTHS How to investigate harassment, intimidation and bully claims. Attending to be in compliance

with HIB state law.

Monroe Township, NJ

12/11/13 Board $150.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-35

Suzette Lyons-

Robinson

School Psychologist

Rivera To develop approach to effective academic and behavioral

services and support.

Jamesburg, NJ 12/6/13 Board $110.00 11-000-219-580-0000-00-84

Sanaea Karbhari

School Psychologist

PJ Hill NJ Association of School Psychologist. It enhances the professional development of

school psychologists and increases their competency in

their work.


Pamela M. Smith-Walter

Teacher /Coach

TCHS West Fundamentals of Coaching and CPR/AED course at NJSIAA State requirement for all high

schools.

Robbinsville, NJ

2/7/14 Board $150.00 15-000-223-580-0000-00-04

Sossi Armani ESL Teacher

TCHS ESL As the ESL lead teacher, I will be trained in SIOP so that I may in turn train my colleagues here at TCHS on December 10, 2013.

TBOE 11/15/13 0 No Cost to the Board


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Maurice Ingram

School Psychologist

Harrison Alternative

2014 Annual National Association of School

Psychological Convention: Creating Access: Collaborate,

Advocate Lead.

Washington, DE

2/18 – 2/21/13


Deanna Cosgrove

School Psychologist

TCHS Chambers

Winder Conference through the NJ Association of School

Psychologists. It enhances the professional development of

school psychologist and increases their competency in

their work.


Mary Courtney

Vice Principal-

Stem

TCHS Chambers

NJAFPA Advancing Student Achievement in Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Trenton, NJ 12/6/13 Board $149.00 15-000-240-890-0000-00-05

Steven Jennings

Special Education Teacher

Rivera The training focuses on building the relationship

between the co-teaching and presents a framework for co-taught lessons based on the

principles of Universal Design for Learning.

Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Bettina Franz Teacher Rivera The training focuses on building the relationship

between the co-teaching and presents a framework for co-taught lessons based on the

principles of Universal Design for Learning.

Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Francine Stockton

Literacy Leader

Dunn LRC Central Using Design for Leaning (UDL) as a framework to plan co taught lessons in a class resource programming

Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Kiran A. Little Teacher Dunn LRC Central Using Design for Leaning (UDL) as a framework to plan co taught lessons in a class resource programming

Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Adekemi Bankole

Teacher Dunn LRC Central Using Design for Leaning (UDL) as a framework to plan co taught lessons in a class resource programming

Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Laney Williams


Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Lynda Walsh Teacher Dunn LRC Central Using Design for Leaning (UDL) as a framework to plan co taught lessons in a class resource programming

Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Leslie Spear-Youngblood


Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Regina Smith Teacher Dunn LRC Central Using Design for Leaning (UDL) as a framework to plan co taught lessons in a class resource programming

Trenton, NJ 11/13/13 2/12/14 4/1/14


Dr. Shelley Jallow

Assistant Superintend

ent of Schools

Eatontown, NJ

NJDOE Presentation on STEM Essential Information for NJ

Public Schools.

Eatontown, NJ 12/6/13 Board $164.19 11-000-221-580-0000-00-85

Lori Dennis Teacher Monument Classroom management and effective teaching of children

and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems

Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, NJ

Nov. 12, 2013

Board $164.00 15-120-100-101-0009-00-25

Eric Boateng – Add GAAP from 10/28

agenda

Guidance Supervisor

Central Services

Bldg.

PARCC Assessments NJASA Headquarters, Trenton, NJ

Nov. 1, 2013 Board $75.00 11-200-221-580-0000-00-83


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Virginia Foose Special Education Teacher

Washington NJDOE Office of Special Education is offering a

Professional Development series on Co-Teaching

LRC Trenton, NJ

Nov. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2014

April 1, 2014


Lori Byrne General Education Teacher

Washington NJDOE Office of Special Education is offering a


LRC Trenton, NJ

Nov. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2014

April 1, 2014


Bernette Washington


Mott NJDOE Office of Special Education is offering a


LRC Trenton, NJ

Nov. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2014

April 1, 2014


Susan Myers General Education Teacher

Mott NJDOE Office of Special Education is offering a


LRC Trenton, NJ

Nov. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2014

April 1, 2014


Kathryn Flowers

General Education Teacher

Parker NJDOE Office of Special Education is offering a


LRC Trenton, NJ

Nov. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2014

April 1, 2014


Joan Rudick Special Education Teacher

Parker NJDOE Office of Special Education is offering a


LRC Trenton, NJ

Nov. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2014

April 1, 2014


Kurt Appleby General Education Teacher

Grant NJDOE Office of Special Education is offering a


LRC Trenton, NJ

Nov. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2014

April 1, 2014


Natalie Tymczyszyn


Grant NJDOE Office of Special Education is offering a


LRC Trenton, NJ

Nov. 13, 2013

Feb. 12, 2014

April 1, 2014


Michelle Page Learning Consultant

Wilson Functions based Behavior Interventions in school for

learners with Autism

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Cherry Hill, NJ

Dec. 6, 2013 Board $60.19 11-000-219-580-0000-00-84

Maritza Abreu Teacher CSB SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium

11/15/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Sossi Armani Teacher TCHS Main SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Glinys Caceres

Teacher TCHS Main SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Johana Cortez Teacher Grant SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Kelly Fullard Teacher Washington SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Donna Green Teacher Robbins SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Angela Guagliardi-

Manutti

Teacher Robbins SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Elise Kaye Teacher Wilson SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Dawn Kelley Teacher Rivera SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Nadia Ramcharan

Teacher Dunn SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Ann-Jeanette Ring

Teacher Wilson SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Cleuza Rivera Teacher Cadwalader SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Pauline Saravia

Teacher Washington SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium



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Nicole Stephens

Teacher Mott SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Asra Mazhur-uddin

Teacher Kilmer SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Lauren Wieczorek

Teacher King SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Katia Zorogastua

Teacher TCHS Main SIOP Training for ESL & SIOP Teachers

Board Auditorium


Leslie Spear-Youngblood

Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Kiran Little Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Adekembe Bankole


Lynda Walsh Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Olivia Russo Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Susan Lipira Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Allyne Dember


Kathy Wolden Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Francine Stockton

Literacy Leader

Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Katherine Hartmann


Joe Karposky Interventionist


Donita Bennett

Teacher Kilmer Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Cheryl Merrell


Diana Lambert


Rajon Littlepage


Gloria Wilkerson


Asra Mazhar Uddin


Michael Burkholtz

Teacher Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Eiser Alamase Teacher Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Jennifer Tompkins


Sharon Zeppadoro


Vanessa Richardson


Dawn Kelley Teacher Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Bridget Baker Teacher Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Kathleen Magie


Lasandra Stamper

Literacy Leader

Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Heather Lieberman

Literacy Leader

Columbus Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Nancy Livesay Literacy Leader

Grant Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Cassandra Holcomb

Literacy Leader

Gregory Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Dawn Howlen Literacy Leader

P. J. Hill Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board


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Mary Tomlin Literacy Leader

Jefferson Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Melissa Wyatt Literacy Leader

M. L. King Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Zebbie Belton Literacy Leader

Monument Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Stephanie Gammone

Literacy Leader

Mott Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Gayle McClure

Literacy Leader

Parker Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Mary Guarin Literacy Leader

Robbins Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Jeanne Ternowchek

Literacy Leader

Robeson Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Marilyn Eure Literacy Leader

Washington Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Leslie Septor Literacy Leader

Wilson Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Francine Stockton

Literacy Leader


Leslie Sanders Literacy Leader

Hedgepeth Williams

Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Lasandra Stamper

Literacy Leader


Marva Baird Literacy Leader

Kilmer Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/12/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Allison Finnerty


Kira Pettorini Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Katherina Kuzma-Beck


Charlotte Gallagher


Aricia Joasil Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Monica Aponte


Iris Figueroa Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Hilda Gonzalez


Milka Hernandez


Lianni Braconi Teacher Dunn Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Nadia Ramcharan


Noon Nayyar Teacher Kilmer Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Lesley Murray Teacher Kilmer Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Erin Kondash Teacher Kilmer Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Chantel Wooten


Michael Coe Teacher Kilmer Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Tania Chavis Teacher Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Cara Oliveto Teacher Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Nina Apfelbaum


Jessica McCaughey


Elizabeth Miller



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Paula Lotito Teacher Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Caryn Bester Teacher Rivera Writer’s Workshop Kilmer School 11/13/13 0 No Cost to the Board

Lasandra Stamper

Literacy Leader


Francisco Durán

Superin-tendent


New Orleans LA

4/4-7/14 Board $2312.00 11-000-230-630-0000-00-50

Sasa Montaño Board President


New Orleans LA

4/4-7/14 Board $2312.00 11-000-230-630-0000-00-50

Francisco Durán

Superin-tendent

CSB ASCD Annual Conference & Exhibit Show

Los Angeles CA

3/14-17/14 Board $747.00 11-000-230-580-0000-00-51

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 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, November 11, 2013 Board meeting in the amount of $17,601,157.37.

(Attachment 3-B)

c. Out of District Placements – November 2013


of Schools, approves the Out of District Placements for November 2013. (Attachment 3-C)

d. Resolution Approving QSAC Statement of Assurance and District Performance Review for 2013-

2014


Superintendent of Schools, approves the QSAC Statement of Assurance and District Performance

Review for 2013-2014 (Attachment 3-D) for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education by

November 15, 2013.

e. Joint Transportation Agreement with Gloucester County Special Services School District


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for a Joint Transportation Agreement between

Gloucester County Special Services School District and the Trenton Board of Education for the

provision of transportation services for one Special Education student for 2013-2014 at a per diem cost of

$175.59.

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: 11-000-270-514-0000-00-65


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f. Acceptance of Donations


Superintendent of Schools, accepts funding from the following generous donors:

DONOR AMOUNT RECIPIENT PLANNED USE FOR FUNDS

Inspire Education Group,

Inc. NJ

$1,500.00 value

(electronics)

Harrison Academy Benefits the Behavioral Support

Initiative

g. Resolution to Apply for On-Line Grants


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution to Apply for On-Line Grants for the 2013-2014

school year, in grant amounts not to exceed $2,500.00. The Office of Grants and Funded Programs will

assist various district schools as requested in their efforts to secure funding in support of student academic

achievement and school climate and culture.

h. Resolution for Revised Comprehensive Maintenance Plan/M1 & M2


Superintendent of Schools, approves the Resolution for Revised Comprehensive Maintenance

Plan for the 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years, and the M1 and M2 for the

2013-2014 school year, for submission to the State of New Jersey and the County Superintendent.

(Attachment 3-H)

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