PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Plainfield, N.J. Date: Tuesday

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PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Plainfield, N.J.
Date:
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Time:
6:30 p.m.
6:35 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Place:
PUBLIC SESSION
MEETING CLOSED FOR
EXECUTIVE SESSION
BUSINESS MEETING
(ACTION WILL BE TAKEN)
PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
CAFETORIUM ROOM
950 PARK AVE.
Board of Education Members
Mrs. Emily E. Morgan, President
Mr. Dorien Hurtt, Vice President
Ms. Lynn B. Anderson
Mr. Terrence S. Bellamy, Sr.
Mr. John C. Campbell
Mrs. Carletta D. Jeffers
Ms. Carmencita T. Pile
Mr. David M. Rutherford
Mr. Richard Wyatt
Mrs. Anna Belin-Pyles, Superintendent
I.
II.
III.
IV.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
WELCOME
WELCOME to a BUSINESS MEETING of the Plainfield Board of Education. Members hope you will find the
meeting interesting and informative. We thank you for taking the time to attend. Please be advised this and all
meetings of the board are open to the media and public, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Ch. 231
Laws of 1975), and that the advance notice required therein has been provided to the Courier News and Star
Ledger on Monday, August 29, 2016 to be advertised on Saturday, September 3, 2016 and also provided to the
Plainfield Public Schools, the District’s website, the Plainfield City Clerk, Police Department, and Plainfield Public
Library for posting.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to
discuss certain matters.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss:
1
2.
3.
matters rendered confidential by federal or state law
pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations and/or matters of attorney-client
privilege
specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected
requested an open session
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality
no longer exists.
The Board of Education will recess into its Executive Session.
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VI. CONDUCT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
The Board of Education takes official action at its Business Meetings. Business meetings are regularly
scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month, subject to changes that may occur because of holidays.
Prior to the board taking action at its business meetings, committee meetings are scheduled where indepth discussion occurs.
At the Board of Education's committee meetings, no formal action is taken.
schedule of meetings is as follows:
The typical monthly
Type of Meeting
* Date
Place
Time
Policy Committee
1st Tues. ea. mo.
PHS Conf.
6:30 p.m.
Personnel/Exec.Ses.
1st Tues. ea. mo.
PHS Conf.
6:30 p.m.
Curric. & Instr.
1st Tues. ea. mo.
PHS Conf.
8:00 p.m.
Finance Committee
1st Tues. ea. mo.
PHS Conf.
8:00 p.m.
Bldgs. & Grds. Cmte.
3rd Tues. ea. mo.
Admin. Bldg.
1:30 p.m.
School Community Rel.
1st Tues. ea. mo.
PHS Conf.
8:00 p.m.
Business Meeting
3rd Tues. ea. mo.
Various Locations
8:00 p.m.
(EACH OF THESE MEETINGS MAY INCLUDE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
DISCUSSION OF MATTERS THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATE FOR EXECUTIVE
SESSION)
*Meeting Schedule Subject to Change
At each committee meeting, the Board discusses recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
and other relevant items. Committee approval authorizes resolutions to be placed on the agenda of the
next appropriate business meeting and/or possible formal action.
The agendas for all committee and board meetings are available at the Office of the Board of Education,
1200 Myrtle Avenue during business hours.
At the business meetings, privilege of the floor will be provided for sixty minutes for public comment prior
to committee reports. A five-minute time limit per person is provided for public comment.
Concerns of the public regarding the schools or departments should be brought to the attention of the
appropriate administrator in charge (principal, director, etc.). If concerns remain unresolved, they are to
be directed to the Superintendent of Schools. These procedures should be followed prior to concerns
being presented to the Board of Education. This procedure allows administrators to resolve concerns at
the most appropriate level of decision making.
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VII.
REMARKS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
VIII.
REMARKS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
 College and University Presentations
IX.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
At the business meetings, privilege of the floor will be provided for sixty minutes for public comment prior
to committee reports. Members of the public in attendance will have the opportunity to raise concerns
during this period of the meeting. Members of the public may speak once for a maximum period of five
(5) minutes by the clock; this time is not transferable by one individual to another.
X.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
XI.
REPORT OF DELEGATES/LEGISLATIVE
XII.
REPORT OF BOARD/SCHOOL LIAISONS
XIII.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The Interim Board Secretary presents the following minutes:
August 2, 2016
August 8, 2016
August 9, 2016
August 16, 2016
Work & Study Meeting
Special Meeting
Special Meeting
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
REPORT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
“The Board of Education of the City of Plainfield reaffirms its commitment to ensure that the district provides
equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin,
handicap and social or economic status…”
It is the policy of this district to provide, through a positive and effective affirmative action program equal
opportunities for employment, retention, and advancement of all people.
The equal employment objective for the Board of Education calls for achieving full utilization of minorities and
women, and handicapped persons at all levels of management and non-management and by job classification;
to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age; and to
have a work environment free of discrimination.”
A.
Contractual Appointments
Strategic Plan Link:
Goal 2: Human Resources
To improve the recruitment, retention, and development of district staff.
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes that a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated
workforce is essential in the success of the District and students. Therefore, it has provided the
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative and administrative staff members
between the Business meeting of the Board of Education and next succeeding meeting of the Human
Resource Committee.
The individuals listed have been verified by the Superintendent of Schools as qualified pursuant to the NJ
Administrative Code, Statute 6A:9-1.1, which “sets forth the rules governing preparation, licensure, and
professional development of those educators required by their positions to be certified. “The Superintendent,
in this item has used his authority.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the employment of the following provisionally
subject to the requirements contained in Ch. 116,P.L. 1986 and upon verification of experience.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Name/Certification
Effective
Assignment
Replacing
08/29/16-06/30/17
Salary
Pro-rated
$56,862.00
Maxson
D. Ortiz
Position
Codes
PEAS-052
Gina Berry
Secretary – Leave Replacement
Debra Calvit
Assistant Custodian
David Craft Sr.
Assistant Custodian
Rose Cruz
Bil-Elementary – Leave
Replacement
Cecile Evans-Brown
Locker Room Assistant
Yvette Figueroa
ESL Teacher
09/01/16-06/30/17
$41,028.00
PHS
New
PEAC-115
09/21/16-06/30/17
$41,028.00
PHS
New
PEAC-114
09/21/16-06/30/17
$50,910.00
Washington
L. Velez Cruz
PEAT-302
09/21/16-06/30/17
$24,196.00
PHS
C. Smith
PEAA-073
09/01/16-06/30/17
$52,910.00
Hubbard
S. Govil
PEAT-872
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources – Contractual
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Norma Flores
Social Studies Teacher
Latorrie Foster
Lunch Room Asst.
Leah Getz
Music Teacher
James Gomes
English Teacher
Tracy Ann Hosten
Guidance Counselor – Leave
Replacement
Gilbert Lorenzo
Bil Elementary Teacher
Darlene Lucas
Lunch Room Assistant
Daniel Mango
Music Teacher
Angelo Marocco
Locker Room Aide
Phillip Okner
Health & P.E. Teacher
Brian Orlando
Health & Physical Education
Teacher (P/T)
Maria Pereira
Bilingual Elementary Teacher Leave Replacement
Norma Rivera
Guidance Counselor
Simeon Rosario
Groundskeeper
Eric Shepherd
Assistant Custodian
Marianne Valdes-Fauli
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Janet Williamson
Bilingual Elementary Teaher
Joseph Yannuzzi
Health and P.E. Teacher
Henry Zamora-Salles
Groundskeeper
Kimberly Zullo
Art Teacher P/T
09/12/16-06/30/17
$52,910.00
BOAACD
R. Clark
PEAT-567
09/21/16-06/30/17
$13,615.00
Washington
D. Lucas
PEAA-097
09/12/16-06/30/17
$67,460.00
PAAAS
E. Warunek
PEAT-321
10/03/16-06/30/17
$55,410.00
Hubbard
S. Davis
PEAT-460
10/03/16-02/03/17
$57,110.00
BOAACD
S. Calder
PEAT-895
09/21/16-06/30/17
$69,460.00
Barlow
A. Cenac
PEAT-279
10/17/16-06/30/17
$14,665.00
Emerson
C. Williams
PEAA-107
09/06/16-06/30/17
$50,910.00
Stillman
L. Chu
PEAT-097
09/21/16-06/30/17
$29,030.00
PHS
J. Wade
PEAA-083
09/21/16-06/30/17
$50,910.00
Maxson/BOAACD
L. Bongon
PEAT-633
09/21/16-06/30/17
$37,700.00
Hubbard
New/Bongon
PEAT-894
09/01/16-06/30/17
$50,910.00
Jefferson
N. Diaz
PEAT-889
09/21/16-06/30/17
$54,010.00
PHS
V. Solomon
PEAT-598
09/21/16-06/30/17
$46,927.00
R. Bartash
PEAC-113
09/21/16-06/30/17
$41,028.00
New
PEAC-113
09/01/16-06/30/17
$53,010.00
District Facilities
and Grds.
District Facilities
and Grds.
Stillman
K. Sanchez
PEAT-254
09/19/16-06/30/17
$53,010.00
Evergreen
S. Gil
PEAT-244
09/26/16-06/30/17
$67,460.00
Cedarbrook
M. Burke
PEAT-022
10/13/16-06/30/17
$46,927.00
M. Clark
PEAC-090
09/01/16-06/30/17
$27,845.00
District Facilities
& Grds.
PHS
NEW
PEAT-892
(A roll-call and an affirmative vote of 5 board members are required for passage.)
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Human Resources
B.
Substitute Appointments
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following substitute employees as needed
with terms as stated, provisionally, subject to requirements contained in C.116, P.L. 1986:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
C.
Name
Position
Date
Stipend
Funding Code
Chloe F. Adams
Tiffany Bonnell
Giovanna Broadnax
Jeanett Espitia
Michelle Garcia
Jermaine Harrison
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Long-Term Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Assistant
Substitute Security Ofc.
Substitute Bus Driver
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Long-Term Substitute
Substitute Bus Asst.
Substitute Secretary
Substitute Bus Asst.
Substitute Nurse
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Custodian
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 - 06/30/17
09/21/16 – 12/23/16
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
$85.00/day
$100.00/day
$254.55/day
$85.00/day
$100.00/day
$85.00/day
$10.50/hr.
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/21/16 - 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/21/16 - 12/23/16
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 - 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
09/01/16 – 06/30/17
$15.00/hr.
$20.00/hr.
$85.00/day
$100.00/day
$100.00/day
$85.00/day
$100.00/day
$264.55/day
$10.50/hr
$14.00/hr.
$10.50/hr
$160.00/day
$85.00/day
$100.00/day
$10.00/hr.
40SECGRDHR
30OPERHOUL
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
ELEMSUBTEA
31HOURLYBG
Omar Hazuri
Caron Ho-Sang
Tammy Jordan
Darryl Kennedy
Brenda Logan
Alexis N. Osterhoudt
Keith Pellew
Cheri Phillips
Gordon Rowan
Pamela Rudolph
Cali Smith
Dale Stevens
Dwendolyn Tatum
Gregory S. Thomas
Bridgette Toomer-Lovett
Miriam Washington
2016 – 2017 School Year Appointment of Staff
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of the employee for the 2016 –
2017 school year. (Salaries are on file with the Business Office).
Position Code
Name
Positon
Location
Salary
PEAA-372
Paul Millar
Teacher Asst. P/T
Hubbard School
$24,196.00
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Human Resources
D.
Administrative Appointments
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Plainfield board of Education recognizes that a highly qualified, competent, skilled, and
dedicated workforce is essential to the success of the District and the students.
1. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of Thomas Lauton as
Coordinator of Transportation effective 09/21/16 at a prorated salary of $86,444.00. (Guide G Step 1)
RESOLUTION
2. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of Terry Jefferson
Shareef as Vice Principal at PHS effective 11/21/16 or sooner at a prorated salary of $113,286.00.
(Guide F Step 0 )
RESOLUTION
3. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of Miguelina Landisi as
Director of Bilingual, ESL & World Languages effective 10/24/16 or sooner at a prorated salary of
$118,536.00 + $2,000.00 (Education) (Guide E Step 3)
RESOLUTION
4. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of Bernice Marshall
Simmons as Director of Human Resources effective 10/03/16 at a prorated salary of $120,000.00
RESOLUTION
5. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of TBA as Assistant
Superintendent, Educational Services effective TBA at a prorated salary of $TBA.
RESOLUTION
6. RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of TBA as Supervisor of
Special Projects effective TBA at a prorated salary of $TBA (Guide Step )
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
E.
Athletic Department - Administrative Assignment
Goal 2 Human Resource
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of district staff.
Goal 3 - Business Practices
To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of district and school operations
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the following:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes that a highly qualified, competent, skilled, and dedicated
workforce is essential to the success of the District and the students.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the compensation to Kevin Stansbury for
administrative assignments and assistance provided to the district, effective August 17, 2016 at a monthly
prorated stipend rate of $1,000.00 per month.
F.
Resignations
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the following resignation:
Name
Position/Location
1.
2.
Amelia A. Betancourt
Michael T. Burke
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Luz Espaillat
Melissa Grau
Brandon Groves
Patricia Healy
Michaud Jeune
Elizabeth Lechocinski
Li Li Lin
Stan Lysenko
Kristine Norat
Ruben Perello
Stephanie Shider
Cindy Suarez
Garrett M. Thomas
Emily Warunek
Terrance Washington
Teacher Assistant/Clinton
Health and Physical Education
Teacher/Cedarbrook
Spanish Teacher/Hubbard
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/Cedarbrook
Desktop Support Technician
Art Teacher/Cedarbrook
Special Education Teacher/PHS
Language Arts Teacher/Hubbard
Mandarin Teacher/Hubbard
Science Teacher/Hubbard
ELA Teacher/Maxson
Security Officer/Maxson
Teacher Assistant/Hubbard
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher
ESL Teacher/Evergreen
Music Teacher/PAAAS
Teacher Assistant/Maxson
Yrs.
In District
7
13
Reason
Effective
Personal
Personal
08/31/16
10/14/16
1
5
9
20
3
4
1
8
3
2
1
4
1
2½
16
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
10/28/16
10/28/16
09/23/16
01/01/17
08/15/16
10/28/19
08/31/16
10/21/16
10/07/16
09/06/16
08/31/16
09/23/16
08/31/16
08/31/16
09/31/16
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
G.
Retirements
The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the retirements of the following staff members and
acknowledges their many years of dedicated service and extends sincere thanks to them on behalf of the
Board, administrators, staff, students and citizens of Plainfield:
1.
2.
3.
H.
Name
Position/Location
Robert Birkitt
Andrea Green
Carmen E. Morales
Elementary Teacher/Jefferson School
ESL Teacher/Jefferson School
Bus Driver/Transportation
Yrs.
In District
14
29
15
Effective
10/01/16
02/01/17
01/01/17
Retirement – (Rescission)
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education rescinds the retirement of the following staff member:
I.
Name
Position/Location
Yvonne Watts
Truancy Officer/PHS
Yrs.
In District
21
Effective
07/01/16
Leaves of Absence
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following leaves of absence:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Name
Ivid Arguello
Katherine Cardona
Natalia Cavagneri
Lori Davis
Nataly Diaz
Maisha Uzuri James*
Julia Pujols
Ana Ramos-Saenz
Alissa Marie Shust
Timothy Spaur
Position
Preschool Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Elementary Teacher
Secretary V
Location
Washington
Maxson
Cook
Jefferson
Jefferson
Stillman
From
10/31/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
10/03/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
To
02/28/17
10/03/16
11/18/16
01/03/17
06/26/17
06/30/17
Leave Type
Medical/FMLA
Medical
FMLA/Personal
Medical/FMLA/Personal
FMLA/Personal
Personal
ESL Teacher
Special Education Teacher
ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher
BOAACD
Evergreen
PHS
Jefferson
09/02/16
09/01/16
10/17/16
09/01/16
01/03/17
09/30/16
06/30/17
12/01/16
FMLA
Medical
*denotes extension/update to existing leave
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
J.
Return to Payroll
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve the return of the following employee to payroll:
Name
Position/Location
Salary
Effective
1.
Belinda Davis
Youth Dev Outreach Worker
$20,186.80
09/01/16
2.
Pamela Westry-Rodgers
Elementary Teacher
$74,360.00
09/01/16
3.
Aisha Williamson
School Nurse/Woodland
$82,885.00
09/01/16
K.
Transfers/Reassignments
Goal 3: Business Practices
To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of district and school operations.
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following transfers/reassignments of staff for
the 2016 – 2017 school year. Employees have been notified in writing pursuant to District procedures and
contractual guidelines:
1.
Name
Cassius Ali
2.
Aliase Anderson-Wallace
3.
Yvonne Brooks
4.
Natalia Cavagneri
5.
Tamara Cress
6.
Michelle Dabney
7.
Darryl Damon
8.
Manal Elkabani
9.
Arlene Hellen
10.
Vashon Hill
From
Head Custodian
Evergreen School
Teacher Assistant 1 to 1 P/T
Emerson School
Teacher Assistant 1 to 1
Jefferson School
Teacher Assistant
Evergreen School
Library Media Specialist
Stillman/Barlow
Elementary Teacher
Barlow School
Head Custodian
Stillman School
To
Head Custodian
Barlow School
Hubbard School
PAAAS
Teacher Assistant
Cook School
Speech Language Specialist
Special Services
Maxson School
Head Custodian
Early Childhood Bldg.
Effective
09/21/16
Elementary Teacher
Emerson School
Teacher Assistant
Evergreen School
Emerson School
Evergreen School
Teacher Assistant
PAAAS
Maxson School
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/21/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
11.
Melissa T. Hunter-Lewis
12.
Kalyn Johnson-Tucker
13.
Christopher Kacsanik
14.
Elizabeth McIntosh
15.
Quincy McKeithan
16.
Artritris Moten
17.
Brenda Noble
18.
Kirk Ottley
19.
Frank Palermo
20.
Norma Reyes
21.
Edwin Soler
22.
Vanetta Solomon
23.
Rodney Taylor
Secretary V
Maxson School
Stillman School
Language Arts Teacher
Clinton School
English Teacher
PHS
Assistant Custodian
Evergreen School
Evergreen School
Maxson School
Assistant Custodian
Maxson School
Custodian Fireman
Evergreen School
Teacher Asst. P/T
Evergreen School
Teacher Assistant
Stillman School
Plainfield High School
Head Custodian
Barlow School
Secretary V
Stillman School
Cedarbrook School
Elementary Teacher
Stillman/Barlow Shool
English Teacher
BOAACD
Assistant Custodian
Maxson School
Barlow School
PHS
Assistant Custodian
Evergreen School
Custodian Fireman
Woodland
Teacher Asst. P/T
Emerson School
Teacher Assistant
Clinton School
Guidance Counselor
Head Custodian
Evergreen School
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/21/16
09/01/16
09/12/16
09/21/16
09/21/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/01/16
09/21/16
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Human Resources
Compensation for Additional Assignments
L.
Athletics
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of district staff.
RESOLUTION
workforce is essential to the success of the District and the students. Therefore, it has provided the
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ staff members to participate extra curricular opportunities
within our District.
The individuals listed have been verified by the Superintendent of Schools as qualified pursuant to the NJ
Administrative Code, Statute 6A:9-1.1, which “sets forth the rules governing preparation, licensure, and
professional development of those educators required by their positions to be certified.” The Superintendent,
in this item has used her authority.
Name
Position
Stipend
Funding Code
1.
Jason Anderson
$3,683.00
27ATHLETICS
2.
Sheldon Brown
Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach (JV Head
Coach)
Football - Varsity Assistant Coach
$4,946.00
27ATHLETICS
3.
4.
$3,683.00
$3,683.00
27ATHLETICS
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5.
6.
Gina Del Rosario
Girls Varsity Volleyball Varsity Assistant Coach
Guiseppe DiPasquale Boys Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach (JV Head
Coach)
Joyce Gerstorfer
Ticket Taker
Betty Gissendanner
Site Manager
$25-75 per game
$25-75 per game
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
7.
8.
9.
10.
Betty Gissendanner
Asha McCray
Asha McCray
Chevan Thomas
$25-75 per game
$25-75 per game
$25-75 per game
$36 per hour not
to exceed $3,360
$5,316.00
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
EXTRACURRC
11. Devraun Thompson
Ticket Taker
Site Manager
Ticket Taker
Band Camp
Football - Defensive Coordinator
27ATHLETICS
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
M.
District - Compensation for Staff Appointed by the Board of Education Who Serve as
lunchroom/breakfast supervisors/assistants/bus duty for the 2016 – 2017 school year.
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
Pursuant to Article XXIV of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Plainfield Board of Education
and the Plainfield Education Association stipulates that the Board will pay staff who serve as lunchroom
supervisors for a daily period of 40 minutes and are assigned as breakfast supervisors/bus duty for a daily
period of 30 minutes.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education authorizes the compensation of staff certified and noncertified for lunchroom supervisor/assistants, breakfast supervisor/assistants and bus monitor services based
on the negotiated rates and the submission of time reports and compliance with the Human Resources
formula. (Staff names are on file with Payroll Department and Human Resources) (Charged to each school’s
individual account)
N.
District Assignments – Secretarial Support - School Opening - 2016
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the listed secretaries to be compensated at their
regular daily rate for secretarial services provided for the opening of schools. Effective July 1, 2016 – July 28,
2016. Funding will be from regular salary lines.
Name
Jeraldine Salazar
Position
Secretary IV
Rate of Pay/Maximum Amount
$253.55 per day/$2,281.95
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
O.
District Assignment - Summer Student Registration
Goal 5: Community and Family Engagement
To actively engage families and communities in a meaningful, structured, and productive manner that
promotes learning and cooperation.
RESOLUTION
The Student Accounting Office during the month of August experiences a large volume of students registering
for school (transfers and kindergarten). District school nurses are asked to assist in the review and approval of
mandatory medical information that needs to be provided by the parent/guardian. Their services will be
provided from August 2, 2016 – August 31, 2016 at a rate of $36.00 per hour.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the compensation of the listed staff members who will provide
and assist in the registration process for the 2016 – 2017 school year. Funding Code is 11-000-213000-100A33-0000. (Staff services will be based on need.)
1.
2.
3.
Name
Dayra Torres
Karen Trammell
Niija Willliams
Position/Location
School Nurse/Washington
School Nurse/Cook
School Nurse/Barlow
$36.00 per hr./$558.00
$36.00 per hr./$288.00
$36.00 per hr./$432.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
P.
District - New Employee/Teacher Orientation - 2016
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to provide orientation for new employees and teachers within the
District.
Resolved, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves compensation of the listed employees for attending
the district three-day New Teacher Orientation August 29-31, 2016 in accordance with collective bargaining
agreement. The following staff has now completed the orientation and will be compensated. Funds have been
verified and will be charged to 11-000-223000-104S-26-0000.
The following new employees has been identified and participated in the district three-day orientation:
1.
2.
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4.
5.
6.
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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
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15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
Name
Position
Sevcan Abedin
Bobby Akbar
Mohamed Allie
Adriana Bellotti
Vanita Bentley
Sabrina Brown
Millie Cabrera
JulieAnne Casas
Jennifer Cherubini
Shanayah Davis
Niketa Dupiche
Nibelca Duverge
Robert Ernst
Jesus Gomez
Yeselys Gonzalez
Joshua Green
Keenan Grey
Amy Guzman
Tash Hawthorne
Vashon Hill
Janiece Jenkins
Myrlande Jenkins
Ruth Jimenez
Changyun Liu
Dan Mango
Dominick Mastroianni
Nicola Myrie-Cureton
Nathan Peart
Malenny Perez
Kendra Potts
Special Education Teacher/Clinton
Elementary Teacher/Stillman
Biology Teacher/PHS
Spanish Teacher/PHS
English Teacher/PAAAS
Spanish Teacher/Cook
Special Education Teacher/Washington
Elementary Teacher/Cook
Special Education Teacher/Special Services
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Woodland
Chemistry Teacher/PHS
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Barlow
Special Education Teacher/Stillman
Graphic Arts Teacher / PAAAS
Special Education Teacher/PHS
English Teacher/PAAAS
Theater Teacher/PHS
Teacher Asst./Emerson
Speech Language Specialist/Special Services
Math Teacher/PAAAS
Music Teacher/Stillman
Social Studies Teacher/PHS
Science Teacher/PAAAS
Special Education Teacher/Washington
In-Class Support Teacher/Clinton
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Stillman
Stipend/Maximum Amount
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$100.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$100.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources – New Employee Orientation
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32.
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36.
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38.
39.
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43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
Alexandria Presley
Ingrid Reyes
Louis Rivera
Ashley Rivera-Johnson
Stephanie Ryan
Emma Sadanand
Rasna Sheth
Kimberly Smela
Jennifer Sowden
April Stitt
Jennifer Taylor-Fuller
Cosimo Torello
Marianne Valdes Fauli
Stephanie Valente
Lisette Wait
Darcel Walker
Kimberly Zullo
Special Education Teacher/Jefferson
Elementary Teacher/Evergreen
Elementary Teacher/Emerson
Elementary Teacher/Clinton
Music Teacher/Emerson
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook
Speech Language Specialist/Special Services
Physical Education Teacher/Cook
Library Asst./Jefferson
Media Specialist/Cedarbrook
Bilingual Elementary/Stillman
Bilingual Teacher/PHS
Library Media Specialist/Clinton & Jefferson
Teacher Asst./Cedarbrook
Art Teacher/PHS
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$100.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$100.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
Total Amount $12,500.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
District - Mentoring Fees – 2015-2016
Q.
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ staff members to perform additional assignments within our
District.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves compensation of the listed employees for district
mentoring services of novice teachers during the 2015-2016 school year. The following staff has now
completed the program and will be compensated for services rendered. Funds have been verified and will be
charged to 11-000-223000-104X-03-0000.
The following staff has been identified and participated in district mentoring program for novice teachers:
Name
Position//Location
Maximum Amount
1.
Constance Brown-Anderson
Elementary Teacher/Jefferson
$550.00
2.
Natasha Cox
Social Studies Teacher/Hubbard
$1,229.00
3.
Maria DeLaCruz
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/Stillman
$550.00
4.
Brenda Hackett
Elementary Teacher/Emerson
$550.00
5.
Kim McPhail
Computer Teacher/Hubbard
$1,101.00
6.
Paola Rached
Art Teacher/PAAAS
$550.00
7.
Nakomis Smith
Science Teacher/Hubbard
$550.00
8.
Carol Taffaro
Health & P.E. Teacher/PHS
$550.00
9.
Piedad Victoria Rios
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/Emerson
$1,000.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
R.
Educational Services - Bilingual Education/ESL & WL- English/Spanish District-Wide
Translation Team - Summer (2015)
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring that all students succeed academically and reach
their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring that all
students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and achieve academic and life-long
success.
With a fast growing Spanish speaking community in Plainfield, there is an increased need for district and
school personnel to send written notices, letters, and other important information to parents in their native
language (Spanish). Translation services will provide parents with information pertaining to their child’s
education.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following staff members to serve as oral/text
translators for the 2015 school year at a rate of $36.00 per hour. Translation duties were performed during the
month of August 2015.
1.
2.
Name
Milagros Enriquez
Idelisse Gonzalez
Position/Location
Family Support Worker/PHS
Resource Teacher/Adm. Building
Rate of pay/maximum Amount
$36.00 per hr./$774.00
$36.00 per hr./$360.00
Business Meeting
- 19 -
September 20, 2016
Human Resources
S.
Educational Services - Bilingual Education/ESL & WL - English/Spanish District-Wide
Translation Team - Summer (2016) (C & I Agenda - September 2016)
RESOLUTION
students (inclusive of English Language Learners and Special Education Students) meet the New Jersey Core
Curriculum Content Standards and achieve academic and life-long success.
District. With a fast growing Spanish speaking community in Plainfield, there is an increased need for district
and school personnel to send written notices, letters, and other important information to parents in their native
language (Spanish). Translations will provide parents with information pertaining to their child’s education.
translators for the 2016 summer school year at a rate of $36.00 per hour not to exceed $1,530.00 (Hours will
be determined based on case load and needs of each individual school). The funding source has been verified
and will be charged to 11-240-100000-110S-00-0000.
1.
2.
Name
Milagros Enriquez
Idelisse Gonzalez
Position/Location
Family Support Worker/PHS
Resource Teacher/Adm. Building
Rate of pay/maximum Amount
$36.00 per hr./$720.00
$36.00 per hr./$810.00
Business Meeting
- 20 -
September 20, 2016
Human Resources
T.
Educational Services - Bilingual Education/ESL & WL - Bilingual Education Coordination Summer 2016 (C & I Agenda – September 2016)
Goal 1: Learning Outcomes
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the following:
RESOLUTION
District.
There is a need to coordinate and plan various district level Bilingual/ESL programs during the 2016 summer in
preparation for school year and student placement notification for all English Language Learners.
RESOLVED, the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment of stipend to Jay Rossin and Idelisse
Gonzalez, District Resource Teachers, at a rate of $36.00 per hour not to exceed $1,750.00 each. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to Title III stipends
1.
2.
Name
Idelisse Gonzalez
Jay Rossin
Position
Coordination/Planning
Coordination/Planning
School/Location
Admin Bldg
Admin Bldg
$36.00 hr./$1,750.00
$36.00 hr./$1,750.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
U.
Educational Services - Bilingual Education/ESL & WL English Language Learners (ELL)
Summer Academy 2016 – Amendment - (C& I Agenda – June 2016)
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all Plainfield Public Schools
RESOLUTION
success.
The Office of Bilingual Education/ESL and World Languages will sponsor an English Language Learner (ELL)
Summer Academy, which will provide enrichment for ELL students in grades 1-12. The program will run from
July 5, 2016 to August 4, 2016, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Site Lead Teachers will
work from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The ELL Summer Academy will offer academic enrichment and additional
support to ELL students in English as a Second Language, Math, Spanish and
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve the staff below to operate the Summer ELL
Academy for students in grades 1-12, from July 5, 2016 to August 4, 2016, Monday through Thursday, 8:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lead Teachers will work from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All teachers are required to attend two
days of training in July 2016. Teachers will be paid from Title III FY 2015-2016 funding.
1.
2.
3.
Name
Indra Barreto
Ana Cordero
Jesus Gomez
Location
Washington
PHS
Various
Position
ESL Teacher
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher
Bilingual/Bicultural Substitute Teacher
Rate Per Hour/Maximum
$36.00 per hr./$3,240.00
$36.00 per hr./$3,240.00
$36.00 per hr./$1,620.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
Educational Services - English/Spanish District-Wide Translation Team for 2016-2017 SY –
(C & I Agenda – September 2016)
V.
RESOLUTION
success.
With a fast growing Spanish speaking community in Plainfield, there is an increased need for district and
school personnel to send written notices, letters, and other important information to parents in their native
language (Spanish). Translation services will provide parents with information pertaining to their child’s
education.
translators for the 2016-2017 school year at a rate of $28.00 per hour. (Hours will be determined based on
case load and needs of each individual location). The funding source has been verified and will be charged to
11-240-100000-110S-00-0000.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Name
Maria Acero
Sara Argote
Milagros Enriquez
Idelisse Gonzalez
Jenny Hernandez
Nella Hernandez
Position
Translator
Translator
Translator
Translator
Translator
Translator
Location
Clinton
Barlow
PHS
Adm. Building
Clinton
Washington
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$2,000.00
$28.00 per hr./$2,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
7.
8.
9.
Sandra Lopez
Marie Maldonado
Florinda Monge
Translator
Translator
Translator
Cedarbrook
Clinton
Washington
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
10.
11.
12.
13.
Annie Ramos
Diana Saenz-Torres
Yaneth Sierra
Mary Silva
Translator
Translator
Translator
Translator
Cedarbrook
Maxson
Jefferson
Stillman
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
14. Ana Concha Toledo
Translator
Barlow
$28.00 per hr./$1,500.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
W.
Extra Class Period – Maxson Middle School
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 1: Learning Outcomes:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated workforce is
essential to the success of the District and the students. The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to
ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is committed to
providing opportunities for and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards,
and achieve life-long success. The District is committed to raising the standards and student performance and
providing sustained professional development for staff.
To ensure all students will have a teacher and educational activities are being met, Maxson Middle School will
compensate the staff listed below to teach an extra class block – Monday through Friday, from September 21,
2016 to June 20, 2016. The funds for this expense will come from account 15-140-100000-101A-25-0000.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Maxson Middle School Extra Class – total cost
not to exceed $15,317. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account
15-140-100000-101A-25-0000 (Maxson Middle School Stipends).
1.
2.
Name
Rebeca Allain
Eric Lurie
Position/Location
Science Teacher
Science Teacher
Rate of Pay / Maximum Amount
$43.51 per pd./$7,396.70
$46.59 per pd./$7,920.30
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
X.
PAAAS’ Student Orientation
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS.
Goal 5: Family Engagement
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following individuals to be compensated for
their attendance at PAAAS’ Student Orientation to be held on August 29, 2016 from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Teachers will also be in attendance at the Parent Orientation on August 29, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Name
Johanna Amaro
Vincent Barracato
Jennifer Collins
Paul D’Amico
Oscar Feijoo
Daniel Gold
Arlen Klinger
Jerry Lester
Joy Marcus
Ann Nettingham
Jillian Winhold
Position
Spanish Teacher
English Teacher
TV Production Teacher
Science Teacher
Science Teacher
Math Teacher
Technology Teacher
Guidance Counselor
English Teacher
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
$36.00 per hr./$180.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
Y.
21st Century Community Learning Centers - 2016-2017 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 2015
Title IV, Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Funding Grant Award
Personnel – C & I Agenda – September 2016
To improve the recruitment, retention, and development of district staff
Goal 3: Business Operations
To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of district and school operations.
RESOLUTION
The FY 2016-2017 21st CCLC Grant application for the Department of Student Intervention and Family Support
Services of Plainfield Public Schools has been awarded final approval, Thursday, May 12, 2016 by the New
Jersey Department of Education Office of Educational Support Services (by way of ESSA 2015, Title IV, Part
B) in the amount of $550,000. The project period for this Grant award is September 1, 2014 through August
31, 2019.
The FY 2016-2017 21st CCLC Grant award funding will be utilized to develop and provide high-quality,
expanded learning services (during the school year and summer) at five (5) school year sites including CH
Stillman Elementary School, Washington Community School, Evergreen School; Jefferson and Hubbard
Middle Schools and two (2) summer sites including Plainfield High School and Clinton Elementary School. The
targeted population at all 21st CCLC sites will consist of no less than 301 students and their families for the
Five (5) Year Grant period (September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2019).
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following FY 2016-2017 ESSA 2015 Title IV,
Part B funding source for two (2) full-time personnel for the 2016-2017 school year (pending updated PEA
salary guide).
1.
Name
Chantal Joseph
Position
Project Secretary
2.
Zelda Spence
Project Director
Salary Amount %
$61,446.00
100% Title IV
$75,765.00
100% Title IV
Funding Account
20-450-200000-105A-38-0000
20-450-200000-104A-38-0000
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
Z.
Washington Community School – Professional Development Team – (C&I Agenda –
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in PPS
The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Washington Community School
Professional Team to meet three times per week effective September 2016 – June 2017. The team will be
compensated at a rate of $28.00 per hour for a total cost not to exceed $12,348.00 The funds will be
charged to account 15-120-100018-101C-21-0000 (Washington Teachers Stipends).
Z1.
1.
Name
Angelica Alba
Position
Elementary Teacher
$28.00 per hr./$2,380.00
2.
Cristina Crowell
Elementary Teacher
$28.00 per hr./$2,380.00
3.
Trinette Nugent
Elementary Teacher
$28.00 per hr./$2,380.00
4.
Jamie Tringali
Elementary Teacher
$28.00 per hr./$2,380.00
5.
Barbara Turner
$28.00 per hr./$2,380.00
Washington Community School – Professional Development Team (C&I Agenda September 15,
2015)
RESOLUTION
Washington Community School created a school-based professional development team to ensure
pedagogical consistency and promote effectiveness when implementing instructional strategies, specifically
as it relates to increasing teacher capacity.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves sixteen additional hours to Cristina Crowell
from June 1-16, 2016; due to unavailability of other committee members Cristina Crowell worked additional
hours to bring committee work to completion. The funds will be charged to account 15-120-100018-101C21-0000 (Washington Teachers Stipends).
Name
Cristina Crowell
Position
Elementary Teacher
$28.00 per hr./$448.00
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
Human Resources
Z2.
Fitness for Duty
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the fitness for duty evaluation of a staff member.
The staff member’s name is on file with the Board Secretary.
Z3.
Administrative Leaves
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the administrative leaves of staff members,
pending the outcome of investigations. The staff members’ names are on file with the Board Secretary.
Z4.
Termination of Staff
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the termination of a staff member effective
September 21, 2016, whose name is on file with the Interim Board Secretary.
Business Meeting
XV.
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September 20, 2016
REPORT OF THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
A. Field Trip
(1) Field Trips for Inclusion in 2016-2017 Curriculum Guides
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes field trips, used as a device for teaching and learning
are integral to the curriculum, and an educationally sound and important ingredient in the instructional
program of the school.
As a result, field trips serve as an essential means to extend learning, improve achievements, and
enhance the overall development and educational experiences of students in the District. Field trips,
however must support the District’s curriculum and be aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning
Standards. The District has identified those State of New Jersey field trips which are in compliance
with both, and will be reflected in the curriculum guides for the 2016-2017 school year.
LOCATION
Acme Supermarket
AFJROTC
AFJROTC Bridgeton High School
AFJROTC McGuire Air Force Base
AFJROTC Passaic High School
AFJTROTC Drill Competition
Alstede Farms
AMC Theatre
Annual African American Heritage Parade
Annual Fall Leadership Connection Conference
Antonio Casola Farms
Applebee’s Restaurant
Apple Store
Arena at Woodbridge, The
Ballantine House
Barack Obama Academy for Academic & Civic Development (BOAACD)
Barlow Elementary School
Barnes and Noble
Berkeley College
Bloomfield College
Brookdale Community College
Brooks Arts Center
Buehler Challenger and Science Center
Build-A-Bear
Burgdorff Cultural Center
Board of Education
Bowlmor Bowling Alley
Brooks Arts Center
CITY
South Plainfield
Jackson and Long Branch
Bridgeton
Fort Dix
Passaic
NJ (location to be determined)
Chester
Bridgewater and Mountainside
Newark
Edison
Holmdel
Piscataway
Bridgewater
Woodbridge
Newark
Plainfield
Plainfield
Springfield
Woodbridge
Bloomfield
Lincroft
Bound Brook
Paramus
Bridgewater
Maplewood
Plainfield
Greenbrook
Bound Brook
Business Meeting
Curriculum & Instruction
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September 20, 2016
Field Trips for Inclusion in 2016-2017 Curriculum Guides (cont’d)
LOCATION
Caldwell College
Caledonia/Roessler Park
Camden Aquarium
Camp Bernie
Career Council, Inc.
Cathedral International Church
Cedar Brook Park (except lake area)
Cedarbrook K-8 Center
Centenary College
Cheesecake Factory
China Buffet
City of Plainfield Senior Citizen Center
Clementon Park
Clinton Elementary School
Clinton School Annual Celebration of Autumn
College of New Jersey
College of St. Elizabeth
Community Food Bank of New Jersey
Community Theatre, The
Cook Elementary School
Cooper Mill
County College of Morris (Longo Planetarium)
Courier News Headquarters
Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Store
Cranford Canoe Club
Crossroads Theatre
Crowne Plaza
Dairy Queen
DeVry Institute of Technology
DeVry University
Drake House
Drumthwacket, (Governor’s Mansion)
Dukes Farm
Eastern Regional Communications and Technology Conference
Echo Lake Park (except lake area)
Edison Bowling Center
Edison Exposition – Raritan Center
Edison National Historic Site
Emerson Elementary School
Essex County College
Evergreen Elementary School
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Felician College
First Lego League Qualifier
First Tech Challenge Meets
Franklin Mineral Museum and Mine
Freppe Tex Mex Restaurant
Frogbridge
Funplex
George Street Playhouse
Giovanna’s
Great Swamp, The
CITY
Caldwell
Perth Amboy
Camden
Port Murray
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Hackettstown
Edison (Menlo Park)
South Plainfield
Plainfield
Clementon
Plainfield
Clinton School (Plainfield)
Ewing
Morristown
Hillside
Morristown
Plainfield
Chester Township
Randolph
Somerville
Clinton
Cranford
New Brunswick
Monroe Township and Cherry Hill
Plainfield
North Brunswick
North Brunswick
Plainfield
Princeton
Hillsborough
Mountainside
Edison
Edison
Edison
Plainfield
Edison
Plainfield
Madison and Teaneck
Lodi
Franklin
Plainfield
Millstone
East Hanover
New Brunswick
Plainfield
Chatham
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LOCATION
Green Brook Park
Green Meadows Farm
Grounds for Sculpture
Grover Cleveland Birthplace State Historic Site
Hartwyck Nursing Home
HBCU College Fair
Health Occupation Student Association
Hillview Farms
High Point State Park
Hope’s Promise Therapeutic Riding Program
Hubbard Middle School
Hub Stine Field
Imagine That!
In-District School Exchange Program
iPlay America
IZOD Center – MetLife Stadium
J&J Enrichment Program
Jefferson Elementary School
JFK Dorothy Snyder Nursing School /Annex
Jersey Explorer’s Children’s Museum, The
Jr. Achievement of New Jersey
Jr. Statesmen of America / Debate Team
Kean University
Kidz Village
Kingston Quarry
Land of Make Believe
LensCrafters
Liberty Hall – Governor Livingston House
Liberty Science Center
Liberty State Park
Livay Sweet Shop
Maggiano’s
Maxson Middle School
McCarter Theatre
McDonald’s
Medieval Times
Microsoft Store
Middlesex County College
Millville Air Museum
Moms Helping Moms Foundation
Montclair Art Museum
Montclair State University
Morristown Museum
Music in the Park Festival
National Honor Society Community Service
National Latino/Hispanic College Fair, Inc.
National Student Council (New Jersey Chapter)
New Jersey Black Issues Convention
New Jersey Children’s Museum
New Jersey Churches
New Jersey City University
CITY
Plainfield
Hazlet
Hamilton
Caldwell
Plainfield
Gillette
Sussex
Chester
Plainfield
Plainfield
Florham Park
Plainfield
Freehold
East Rutherford
No. Brunswick
Plainfield
Plainfield
East Orange
Newark (additional NJ locations)
Union
Kenilworth
Kingston
Hope
Springfield
Union
Jersey City
Jersey City
Plainfield / Watchung
Bridgewater
Plainfield
Princeton
South Plainfield
Lyndhurst
Bridgewater
Edison
Millville
Whippany
Montclair
Montclair
Morristown
East Brunswick (additional NJ locations)
Paramus
Jersey City
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LOCATION
New Jersey Convention and Expo Center
New Jersey FCCLA Annual Leadership Conference (State)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Hall of Fame
New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
New Jersey State Bar Foundation
Newark Museum
Newark Historical Society
Newark Liberty International Airport
NJAA Community Service Project Program
NJIT
Nomahegan Park
Old Barracks Museum
Overlook Medical Center
Paper Mill Playhouse
Park Performance Arts Center
PETCO
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies (PAAAS)
Plainfield City Hall
Plainfield Country Club: West 9 Golf Course
Plainfield Fire Department
Plainfield Municipal Court
Plainfield Police Department
Plainfield Post Office
Plainfield Public Library
Plainfield Symphony – Crescent Ave. Church
Plainfield West Tower Senior Citizen Center/Community Service
Planned Parenthood (Teen Conference)
PLP Family Empowerment Conference
Ponderosa Park
Proprietary House
Prudential Center /Prudential Corporate Office
Public Speaking Club
Rahway High School
Rainforest Café
Ramapo College
Raritan Valley Community College
Red Lobster
Red Mill Museum Village
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Regal Hadley Theater
Richard Stockton College
Richmond Towers
Rider College
Robert Wood Foundation
Robotics Regional Competition Event
Rock Ice Skating Rink
Roosevelt Intermediate School
CITY
Edison
Edison and Cherry Hill
Newark
Sandy Hook
North Brunswick
Newark
New Brunswick (additional NJ locations)
Newark
Newark
Newark
Rutherford
Newark
Cranford
Trenton
Summit
Millburn
Union City
Watchung
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield
Scotch Plains
Perth Amboy
Newark / Iselin
Rahway
Edison (Menlo Park)
Mahwah
Branchburg
Bridgewater, South Plainfield
Clinton
Summit
South Plainfield
Pomona
Plainfield
Lawrenceville
North Brunswick
Trenton
Dunellen
Westfield
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LOCATION
ROTC Drill Competition
Rowan University
Rutgers Theatre Company
Rutgers University
Saint Peter’s College
Schaefer Farms
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools
Sculpture Garden Grounds
Seton Hall University
ShopRite
Shriner Circus
Somerset Patriots Stadium
South Orange Performing Arts Center – SOPAC
St. Joseph High School
State Theatre
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stillman Elementary School
Stony Hill Farm
Stop & Shop Supermarket
Student Council Leadership Conference
Sunnymeade Elementary School
Telemundo 47 – WNJU TV
Thomas Edison Historical Museum
Trailside Nature Center
Trailside Nature and Science Center
Trenton Museum
Trenton State House
Turtle Back Zoo
Two River Theatre
Union County College
Union County Performing Arts Center
Univision 41 TV – WXTV
Valentine House
Von Thun Farms
Walmart
Warinanco Park
Washington Community School
Washington Crossing
Watchung Stables
Westfield Schools
Wightman Farms
William Paterson University
Williams Nursery
Willingboro High School Jazz Festival
Woodlands Nursing Home
Woodland Elementary School
CITY
New Jersey
Glassboro
New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Piscataway and Newark
Jersey City
Flemington
Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Hamilton
South Orange
South Plainfield
Bridgewater
South Orange
Metuchen
New Brunswick
Hoboken
Plainfield
Morristown
Watchung
Hillsborough
Fort Lee
West Orange
Mountainside
Watchung
Trenton
Trenton
West Orange
Red Bank
Cranford
Rahway
Teaneck
Montclair
Monmouth Junction
Watchung
Roselle
Plainfield
Titusville
Mountainside
Westfield
Morristown
Wayne
Westfield
Willingboro
Plainfield
Plainfield
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B. Professional Development
(1) Association of School Business Officials International Annual Meeting/Expo – Phoenix, AZ
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 3: Business Operations:
To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled, and dedicated
workforce is essential to the success of the District and students. Therefore, it has provided the
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative and administrative staff members
to participate in out-of-district professional development opportunities.
Gary L. Ottmann, School Business Administrator, will attend the Association of School Business Officials
International Annual Meeting and Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, September 23-26, 2016.
WHEREAS, the specific focus is to lead districts through todays’ economic challenges, and to make a
difference for students and shape the future of education funding; the cost to attend the 2016 Annual
Meeting and Expo, per the GSA, follows:
Registration
Transportation
Lodging
Meals / Incidentals
Total Cost to District
$1,020.00
$350.00
$533.36
$265.50
$2,168.86
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Gary L. Ottmann to attend the Association
of School Business Officials International Annual Meeting and Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, September 2326, 2016 – total cost not to $2,168.86. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will
be charged to account 11-000-251000-592T-04-0000 (Travel).
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(2) Frontline Technologies — Teacher Effectiveness Training – Early Childhood
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 2: Human Resources:
To improve the recruitment, retention, and development of District staff
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative and administrative staff
members to participate in professional development opportunities.
The Office of Early Childhood Programs and Services, recommends Frontline Technologies
Professional Learning Team to provide MLP OASYS professional development training. The
breakdown is as follows:
Dates
September 26 and October 7, 2016
Number of In-Service Days
1 Full Day
1 Half Day
Sessions Per In-Service Day
3 Sessions
2 Sessions
Trainers Per In-Service Day
1
1
Cost
$3,000.00
$2,000.00
$5,000.00
Breakdown of MLP OASYS Sessions
 Four (4) 60-minute sessions for Preschool Teachers
 Twenty-five (25) participants per cohort
 One (1) 90-minute session for Evaluators
Frontline Technologies will provide evaluation tools, that incorporate benchmarks, feedback and
performance indicators training. This system will assist the Office of Early Childhood with the rigor
and integrity of the observation process. In observer cohorts, participants will master MLP OASYS
navigation features, tools and evaluation forms.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves professional development and payment to
Frontline Technologies – total cost not to exceed $5,000.00. The availability of funds for this item has
been verified and will be charged to account 20-218-200000-329A-34-0000 (ECPA Other Pur
Profesion).
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(3) Keystone’s National Association of Software Users (NASU) – Baltimore, MD
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ administrative staff members to participate in out
of district professional development. The district has identified a need to strengthen leadership skills.
Yolanda Koon, Assistant Business Administrator, and Jinni Wu, Coordinator, Business
Administration, will attend the Keystone’s National Association of Software Users (NASU), in
Baltimore, MD, October 5-7, 2016.
Administrators will turnkey as a follow-up activity. The breakdown, per the GSA, is as follows:
Registration (Pre-conference and Conference)
Lodging (inc. 18% tax; $527.46 per person)
Travel / Mileage ($181.65 per person)
Food / Incidentals ($241.50 per person)
Total Cost to District ($950.61 per person)
$0.00
$1,054.92
$363.30
$483.00
$1,901.22
WHEREAS, the specific focus includes on-going user training, software product input discussion, and
presentations by business partners.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Yolanda Koon and Jinni Wu, to attend
the NASU 2016 Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD, October 5-7, 2016 – total cost not to exceed
$1,901.22. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11000-251000-592T-04-00000 (Travel).
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(4) ALAS 13th Annual Education Summit – Philadelphia, PA – Barlow
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of District staff
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated workforce is
essential to the success of the District and students. Therefore, it has provided the Superintendent of Schools
the authority to employ non-administrative and administrative staff members
to participate in out of district professional development opportunities.
Wilson Aponte, Principal, Barlow Elementary School will attend the 13th Annual Association of Latino
Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Education Summit in Philadelphia, PA, October 12-15, 2016. The
cost breakdown (per person, per GSA) is as follows:
Registration and Membership
Lodging ($189.00 per day + inc.18% tax)
Mileage Reimbursement ($.31 per mile)
Meals / Incidentals
$845.00
$892.08
$51.83
$224.00
$2,012.91
Through this event, attendees will challenge themselves and others to become more active in finding solutions
that will improve the educational success of Latino students. Participants are encouraged to learn, question,
create and engage in meaningful, authentic dialogue with representatives of federal agencies, national
organizations, state governments and technology vendors, as well as with each other. This summit is different
than a traditional conference, seminar, or workshop. After ten (10) years of service, the summit offers a
structured but free-flowing forum for teams at the local, state, national, and international level to explore and
debate a myriad of timely issues.
Outcomes and Benefits
 Join educational and government leaders in an informative and engaging summit.
 Tap into the experiences of colleagues and industry leaders on topics such as leadership
 development, web-based curriculum development, and learning management systems.
 Network with other school district leaders, government officials, community representatives, and
 national experts.
 Explore topics such as curriculum, instruction, assessment, data management and accountability
 systems, leadership and planning in challenging times, and more.
 Learn with other school district leaders, government officials, community representatives, and
 national experts in a relaxed and collegial setting.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Wilson Aponte, Principal, to attend the ALAS 13th
Annual Education Summit in Philadelphia, PA, October 12-15, 2016 – total cost not to exceed $2,012.91. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 15-000-240000-300A-110000 (Barlow Principal Prof & Tech).
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(5) WIDA 2016 National Conference – Philadelphia, PA
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
members to participate in out of district professional development opportunities.
Title III District Resource Teachers, Idelisse Gonzalez and Jay Rossin will attend the WIDA National
Conference, October 12-15, 2016 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA.
Participants will turnkey information to colleagues, upon their return. The breakdown, per the GSA is
as follows:
Registration ($595 per person)
Transportation ($.31 per mile $51.83 per
$1,120.00
$103.66
person)
Lodging ($986.48 per person)
Meals / Incidentals ($288 per person)
Total Cost to District ($1,969.48)
$1,972.76
$576.00
$3,772.42
WIDA is a professional organization that has developed the current assessment used to evaluate
ELLs progress, ACCESS. This conference is designed to deepen the understanding of WIDA
standards and how to utilize the test data in designing instruction.
This conference will provide an opportunity to engage its attendees in participating in numerous
workshops, and exhibits, and networking with other ESL/Bilingual educators from across the nation.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Idelisse Gonzalez and Jay Rossin to attend the
WIDA National Conference, October 12-15, 2016 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown,
Philadelphia, PA – total cost not to exceed $3,772.42. The availability of funds for this item has been
verified and will be charged to Title III accounts 20-240-200000-500A-39-0000 (T3 Conf/Workshop),
and 20-240-200000-580A-39-0000 (T3 Travel).
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(6) Standard Solutions, LLC – In District Professional Development – Stillman School
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated
workforce is essential to the success of the District and the students. The Plainfield Board of
Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in
life. In doing so, it is committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring all students achieve lifelong success.
The District is also committed to raising the standards and student performance and providing
sustained professional development for staff.
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School according to our approved School Improvement Plan (SIP)
has identified Standard Solutions, LLC, a team of educational consultants that specialize in
curriculum, instruction and assessment to conduct professional development, improved instruction
and assessment, in-class support and product review in the area of Mathematics, and grant access to
the Standard Solution, LLC website for the 2016-2017 school year for grades K – 5 teachers.
The breakdown is as follows:
Consulting Services
Workshops / Demonstration
Lessons / In-class support
Coaching Dates
Oct. 2016 – Nov.2016
Instructional Focus
Cost
Grades K-5
$10,000.00
The Standard Solutions, LLC consultants will:
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Conduct professional development workshops in Mathematics to assist all teachers to better
understand test specifications and instructional strategies to assist students to perform at their
personal best.
Conduct demonstration lessons to display child-centered instructional strategies to assist
students to perform at their personal best.
Provide ongoing in-class support and to conduct product review to assist teachers to identify
the next instructional steps for Grade K-5 classrooms.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to Standard Solutions, LLC in
an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. The availability for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 20-230-200000-320A-20-0000 (T1 – Stillman Educ. Consultant).
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(7) VES, Literacy Consultant – Stillman
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and
reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and
ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic, and lifelong success.
Literacy consultant, VES, will provide research-based strategies in teaching vocabulary instruction
and reading informational text.
Charles H. Stillman staff will have the opportunity to discover new teaching methods, materials, and
tools to transform lives through literacy, as well as assist in strengthening effective literacy practices
at Stillman.
In accordance with the School Improvement Plan (SIP), this professional development will provide
support in PARCC preparation.
Date
Grades
In-class Support
October 21, 2016
Kindergarten – Fifth
- Grades 2-5 (dates to be November and December
determined)
$6,000.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Literacy Professional Development for
in Charles H. Stillman staff (K-5) – total cost not to exceed $6,000.00. The availability of funds for this
item has been verified and will be charged to account 20-230-200000-320A-20-0000 (T1 Stillman
Educ. Consultant).
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(8) Staff Development Workshops – Literacy Coaching/Training – Maxson
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and achieve academic and
life-long success.
In accordance with the Action Steps details within Maxson Middle School’s Improvement Plan (SIP)
for the 2016-17 academic year, consultation for enhancing best practices within the adopted
research-based methodology for literacy instruction will be provided by a contracted organization,
Staff Development Workshops, Inc.
Coaching at Maxson will focus on integrating guided reading and small strategy group instruction with
the Reading/Writing Workshop framework. The breakdown is as follows:
Schools
Cost Per Day
Number of Days
Professional Development Dates
Maxson
$1,700.00
5
November 4
December 2
January13
February 7
March 6
$8,500.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to Staff Development
Workshops, Inc. for professional development services during the 2016-17 academic year. The total
cost shall not exceed $8,500.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to Maxson FY2017 NCLB Title I 200-300 Accounts.
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(9) Rutgers University – Center for Literacy Development Meetings and Annual Conference
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to have staff members participate in out-of-district
Professional Development opportunities.
The listed PPS staff will attend the Rutgers University Center for Literacy Development Network
Meetings (series of 5 events, including the Annual Conference).
Name
Celia Bouffidis
Joan Cansdale
Donna Mullaney
Dionne Allen
Tehyma Williams
Position/Location
Library Media Specialist
Secondary ELA Supervisor
Elementary ELA Supervisor
ELA Teacher
ELA Teacher
Number of Network Meetings + Annual Conference
Cost Per Person
Location
Maxson
Educational Services
Educational Services
Maxson
Maxson
4 + 1 = Total of 5
$750.00
$3,750.00
The Office of English Language Arts has established a partnership with Rutgers University to support
research-based professional development initiatives. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of
instructional practices that help students make meaning of complex text and improve writing skills.
This series will include the following national presenters:
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Lucy Calkins: Strategy Instruction to Support Higher Levels of Comprehension and Practical
Help Supporting Work with Essay Writing
Ralph Fletcher: How Mentor Texts Lift Student Writing
Jennifer Serravallo: Strategies and Structures for Teaching Reading
Kelly Gallagher: Teaching Practices and Instructional Strategies that Position Students Closer
to Reading and Writing Excellence
Nell Duke: Solving Common Problems of Practice through Project-based Pedagogy
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the listed PPS staff to four Rutgers
University Literacy Network Meetings and the Annual Reading and Writing Conference – total cost
not to exceed $3,750.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and ($2,250) will be
charged to Maxson FY2017 NCLB Title I 200-500 account, and ($1,500) to Educational Services
account 11-000-223000-320T-26-0000 (Curr Instruct Staff Training Consultants).
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Literacy for All Conference – Providence RI – Charles H. Stillman School
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled, and dedicated workforce is
essential to the success of the District and students. Therefore, it has provided the Superintendent of Schools
the authority to employ non-administrative and administrative staff members to participate in out of district
professional development opportunities.
The listed Charles H. Stillman School staff members will attend the Literacy for All Conference, October 23-25,
2016 in Providence, Rhode Island.
Staff
Eleanor Smith
Madaly Rodriguez
Position
Literacy Supervisor
Kindergarten Teacher
Staff
Ashley Eddy
Grinnet Foxton
Position
Kindergarten Teacher
4th Grade Teacher
Participants are required to turnkey information obtained with designated persons in accordance to District
requirements. This team of teachers will facilitate and model effective professional learning community
structure, using research-based strategies learned during the conference. The cost per person, per the GSA is
as follows:
Date
Registration for Teachers (3 x $410)
Registration for Supervisor
Lodging (inc. 18% tax = $346.92 per person)
Roundtrip Mileage / Parking ($187.44 per person)
(Mileage - $.31 per mile – 424 mi. round trip) / (Parking - $28 x
2 nights)
Meals / Incidentals ($147.50 per person)
October 23-25, 2016
$1,230.00
$205.00
$1,387.68
$749.76
$590.00
$4,162.44
Through this conference, attendees will acquire new research based strategies in teaching reading and writing.
Participants will attend a variety of workshops to improve instruction in core subjects consistent with the New
Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts, as well as acquire new research based
strategies in teaching reading/writing. In accordance with the School Improvement Plan (SIP), staff will have
the opportunity to discover new teaching methods, materials, and tools to transform lives through literacy, as
well as assist in strengthening effective literacy practices at Stillman School.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Charles H. Stillman School staff to attend the
Literacy for All Conference in Providence, RI, October 23-25, 2016 – total cost not to exceed $4,162.44. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to accounts 20-230-200000-580A-200000 (T1 Stillman Travel/Hotel/Meals); 20-230-200000-500A-20-0001 (T1 Stillman Conf Reg Costs).
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Autism New Jersey 34th Annual Conference 2016 – Atlantic City, NJ – Special Services
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 1: Human: Resources:
RESOLUTION
members to participate in out of district professional opportunities.
The listed Special Education administrators and parents of children with autism will attend the
Autism New Jersey 34th Conference at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ.
Antoinette Adams – Vice Principal
Elizabeth Filippatos – Coordinator
Taleena Hurst – Parent
Sheree Davis – Parent
Conference Dates
Registration for Two Administrators ($500 per person)
Registration for Two Parents ($300 per person)
Transportation ($74 per person)
Lodging ($140.56 per person)
Meals / Incidentals ($102 per person)
Cost for Administrators ($816.56 per person)
Cost for Parents ($616.56 per person)
October 27-28, 2016
$1,000.00
$600.00
$296.00
$562.24
$408.00
$1,633.12
$1,233.12
$2,866.24
Autism New Jersey 34th Conference is one of the largest autism-specific conferences nationally. It
provides educational professionals and parents support and training opportunities that utilize effective
strategies to bring a difference to individuals with autism.
The conference will offer a variety of 73 workshops, more than 100 exhibitors and countless network
opportunities, as well as provide resources and evidenced based practices that professionals and
parents can share in order to gain a better understanding of children with autism in the classroom and
the community. Participants will also have the opportunity to listen to various keynote speakers.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the listed special education administrators and
parents of children with autism to attend the Autism New Jersey 34 th Conference, October 27-28,
2016, in Atlantic City, NJ – total cost not to exceed $2,866.24. The availability of funds for this item
has been verified and will be charged to account 20-251-200000-320A-32-0000 (IDEA Professional
and Technical Service).
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ASCD Conference on Educational Leadership – National Harbor, MD
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ administrative staff members to participate in out
of district professional development. The District has identified a need to strengthen leadership skills.
S. Johnson-Tucker, Interim Assistant Superintendent will attend the Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Pre-Conference and Conference on Educational Leadership, in
National Harbor, MD, November 3-6, 2016.
The administrator will turnkey as a follow-up activity. The breakdown, per the GSA, is as follows:
Registration – Pre-conference and Conference
Lodging (inc. 18% tax)
Mileage Reimbursement (428 miles r/t @ $.31 per mile)
Food / Incidentals
$698.00
$1,047.84
$132.68
$310.50
$2,189.02
Participants attending this annual conference will acquire strategies to improve understanding of and
build internal capacity in the areas of: Instructional practices, Instructional leadership, Student
learning goals and supporting student learning needs, Educating the whole child, Closing
achievement gaps, School leadership that works, and Brain-Based Education.
The pre-conference and conference will engage participants in educational topics, such as
Professional Development That Supports Differentiation; Implementing Gold-Standard Project-Based
Learning Across Schools and Districts; Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically; Growing Great
Teachers Project; Leveraging the Principal’s Influence; etc. The workshops will focus on building
resources and relationships between Plainfield and internal and national educators.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves S. Johnson-Tucker to attend the ASCD
Pre-Conference and Conference on Educational Leadership, in National Harbor, MD, November 3-6,
2016 – total cost $2,189.02. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to accounts 11-000-221000-500A-26-0000 (Other Purchased Serv {400-500}, and 11-000221000-500T-26-0000 (Other Purc Serv {440-500} Travel).
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CPR/AED, Sports First Aid, and Fundamentals of Coaching Certification/
Re-Certification – RWJ Health and Wellness Center – Scotch Plains, NJ
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of District staff.
RESOLUTION
workforce is essential to the success of the District and students. Therefore, it is has provided the
members to participate in district and out-of-district professional development opportunities.
PPS Athletic Coaches have been verified by the Superintendent of Schools as qualified pursuant to
the NJ Administrative Code, Statute 6A:9-1.1 which “sets forth the rules governing preparation,
licensure, and professional development of those educators required by their positions to be
certified.” The Superintendent, in this item has used her authority.
The breakdown is as follows for the cost of each class per coach:
Number of Coaches
CPR/AED
Sports First Aid
Fundamentals of Coaching
50*
$50.00
$45.00
$75.00
$2,000.00
*All coaches will not need all certifications/re-certifications.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves certification training for PPS Athletic
Coaches, for the 2016-2017 school year – total cost not to exceed $2,000.00. The availability of funds
for this item has been verified and will be charged to account FY17 11-000-100000-500A-27-0000
(Purchase Services).
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September 20, 2016
C. English/Spanish District-Wide Translation Team 2016-2017
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 5: Community and Family Engagement:
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ staff members to perform additional assignments
within our District.
With a fast growing Spanish speaking community in Plainfield, there is an increased need for district
and school personnel to send written notices, letters, and other important information to parents in
their native language (Spanish). Translations will provide parents with information pertaining to their
child’s education.
Dates
Number of Translators
Rate Per Hour / Maximum
September 2016 – June 2017
14
$28.00 / $2,500.00
$22,500.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Translation Team for the 2016-2017
school year – total cost not to exceed $22,500.00 (hours will be determined based on case load and
needs of each individual school). The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 11-240-100000-110S-00-0000 (Stipends).
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September 20, 2016
D. Istation – Elementary Schools
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Istation Reading personalizes learning to maximize students’ growth. This online interactive
curriculum focuses on research-based skills tailored for many levels of reading development:
Phonemic Awareness; Phonics/Word Analysis; Vocabulary; Comprehension; and Fluency.
Teachers will also receive onsite professional development in the implementation of the Istation
program. The cost to fund the Istation program and professional development is as follows:
Cost for Seven (7) Elementary Schools ($6,900.00 per school)
Cost for Woodland (4 month credit)
Cost for Two (2) PD Days (1 free)
$48,300.00
$4,600.00
$2,500.00
$55,400.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Istation Reading all PPS Elementary
Schools, except Stillman, kindergarten through fifth grade students, and professional development for
teaching staff – total cost not to exceed $55,400.00. The availability of funds for this item has been
verified and will be charged to individual schools FY2017 budgets and Title II account 20-271200000-300A-05-0000 (T2A Education Consultants) for professional development.
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September 20, 2016
E. NCLB Grant Submission for FY17 NCLB Funds
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic, and
lifelong success.
FY2017 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) funds in the amount of $4,050,770 will support student
academic achievement, school improvement, professional development and English language
acquisition for Plainfield Public Schools and specific Non-Public schools which may include I AM’s
Temple, Koinonia Academy and St. Bartholomew Academy.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit FY2017
NCLB application for federal funds to support educational programs and increase grant revenue in
the district.
Funding Source
FY 2017 ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Formula Sub-Grant
(Project period: July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017)
1) Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Program Operated by
Local Education Agencies
2) Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and
Recruiting Fund
3) Title III, Part A: Grants and Sub-grants for English
Language Acquisition and Language Enhancement
4) Title III: Supplemental Immigrant Student Aid
Administrator(s)
Gary Ottmann
Dawn Ciccone
Grant Amount
Dawn Ciccone
$2,738,221
BJ BrownLawson
Phillip Williamson
Phillip Williamson
GRAND TOTAL:
$4,050,770
$385,357
Public
$374,104
Non-Public
$11,253
$866,113
Public
$865,385
Non-Public
$728
$61,079
Public
$61,079
$4,050,770
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September 20, 2016
F. Title I Compensatory Educational Services for Non-Public Schools
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Educational is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and
meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
The Union County Educational Services Commission will provide Title I Compensatory Educational
services, including Language Arts and Mathematics to eligible non-public students, grades 1 – 8, who
attend St. Bartholomew Academy and Koinonia Academy, in accordance with applicable Federal Title
I statutes.
The Commission will provide supplemental instruction for identified students, specialized instructional
supplies and materials, staff development, supervision/administration required for the implementation
of services and programs and participation in consultation meetings with non-public schools initiated
by the Plainfield School District.
Dates
Cost for Title I Services
September 2016 – May 2017
$6,086.00
$6,086.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education authorizes the District to subcontract with Union
County Educational Services Commission from September 2016 through May 2017 for a maximum of
$6,086.00 for Title I services. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to FY 2017 NCLB Title I accounts 20-230-100000-320N-39-0000 (T1 NP Purchase
Services), and 20-230-200000-800N-39-0000 (T1 NP UCESC Adm Fees).
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September 20, 2016
G. PAAAS Saturday Institute
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for students
and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic, and
life-long success.
The PAAAS Saturday Institute Program will focus on technology, business management, accounting,
marketing, and Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS), SAT and ACT Prep for student in grades 712.
The Saturday Institute will increase academic achievement of students participating in career and
technical education programs. The breakdown is a s follows:
Dates
Time
Grade Level
Staff (two {2} teachers alternate
September 17, 2016 – April 21, 2017
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
7th – 12th
8 Teachers
weekly)
Rate of Pay Per Hour/ Maximum
$28.00 / $672.00
$5,376.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Saturday Institute at PAAAS – total
cost not to exceed $5,376.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 15-130-100000-101C-52-0000 (PAAAS Teacher Stipends).
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September 20, 2016
H. Special Permission to Attend F.W. Cook School for School Year 2016-17
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, April Stitt is an employee with the Plainfield Public School District and would like
permission for her child to attend F.W. Cook School.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the special permission request for the
child of PPS employee April Stitt; with the understanding that the school and the District reserve the
right to rescind this permission allowance if it conflicts with the best interest of the District. The
parent/guardian is responsible for students’ transportation to and from school.
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September 20, 2016
I. Fall and Spring Saturday Academy – 2016-2017 – Office of Community Engagement
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed and reach their full
potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing and ensuring all students meet the New
Jersey Student Learning Standards and life-long success.
The Office of Community Engagement will offer the Fall and Spring 2016-2017 Saturday Academy
Enrichment Program in an effort to increase student academic performance, parent/school
communication and community engagement.
All instructors are volunteering their time to the community. The breakdown is as follows:
Dates
Location
Number of Participants
Hours
Cost to District
October 1 – December 10, 2016
February 4 – May 21, 2017
40-50
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$0.00
The Saturday Academy Enrichment Program will offer our Plainfield Public Schools’ families an
academic enrichment program for parents and children. The goal is to provide the children an
opportunity to engage in fun learning activities that engage the entire family, providing a family
learning opportunity. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Fall and Spring 2016-2017 Saturday
Academy Enrichment Program – at no cost to the District.
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September 20, 2016
J. Parent English Language Learner Academy
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Office of Bilingual Education will offer the 2016-2017 Parent English Language Learner
Academy in an effort to increase parent/school communication and for parents to be able to help their
children.
The academy will provide parents with the opportunity to learn English through leveled ESL classes.
The goal is that parents will become more active members of their child’s school and the community,
with increased English language communicative skills and knowledge of the cultural/language
nuances of this North American society.
Dates
Days
Times
Location
Number of Sessions
Number of Parents
Number of Teachers
October 11, 2016 – March 9, 2017
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 – 8:00 PM
PHS
36
Approximately 100
4
$28.00/$2,520.00
$10,080.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the 2016-2017 Parent English
Language Learner Academy – total cost not to exceed $10,080.00. The availability of funds for this
item has been verified and will be charged to Title III account 20-241-200000-110S-39-0000 (T3 Prof
Dev Tchr Stipend).
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September 20, 2016
K. Morris-Union Jointure Commission
Nonmember Subscription Professional Learning Series
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
members to participate in out-of-district professional development opportunities.
The District is committed to raising the standards and student performance through providing
sustained professional development for staff. As such, the District has identified the Morris-Union
Jointure Commission, located at 340 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ, as a provider of
professional development services and programs that meet the needs of school districts. The primary
purposes of the Morris-Union Jointure Commission, a cooperative educational agency, are to identify
district needs and to provide creative educational approaches and programs to member school
districts. Additionally, the Morris-Union Jointure Commission provides a forum for local educational
agencies to work cooperatively in studying common problems while maintaining district priorities.
The Morris-Union Jointure Commission is offering districts the option of enrollment in its subscription
rate professional development program. In this program, nonmember school districts with a student
enrollment of 1,500+ students are able to participate in the Morris-Union Jointure Commission’s
Professional Learning Series
The discounted member district rate below covers the entire 2016-2017 school year.
Discount Member Rate
$995.00
Enrollment in the Morris-Union Jointure Commission Nonmember Subscription Program for
Professional Learning will enable The Plainfield Public School District to benefit by receiving the
member district discounted rate for all Morris-Union Jointure Commission Professional Learning Inservices during the 2016-2017 school year.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Plainfield Public School District
enrollment in the Morris-Union Jointure Commission Nonmember Subscription Program for
Professional Learning – total cost not to exceed $995.00. The availability of funds for this item has
been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-221000-800A-26-0000 (Other Object).
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September 20, 2016
L. Literably – Digital Reading Assessment – District / Stillman
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Literably digital assessments are formative reading assessments which provide information on
student reading performance. Literably is a classroom tool that helps elementary and middle school
teachers monitor students’ progress in reading. The assessment will serve as a screening tool to
identify students’ reading levels.
Literably digitally scores oral reading assessments with a comprehension check, allowing teachers to
spend less time assessing and more time teaching. Teachers in grades K-8 will use the results of the
assessments to provide intervention and enrichment during small group instruction.
The breakdown for the ALL 3rd through 8th Grade students in the District, is as follows:
Grade Levels
Number of Assessments
Approximate # of Students in Grades 3 – 8
Cost Per Student
Cost to District (for all 3rd – 8th Grade Students)
3rd through 8th Grades
2 Rounds – Fall and
Spring
4,000
$3.00
$12,000.00
In accordance with their School Improvement Plan (SIP), Stillman Elementary will use Literably for
Kindergarten through 2nd grade –
Cost to fund Literably for Stillman K-2
$1,500.00
TOTAL COST TO DISTRICT
$13,500.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Literably digital reading assessments
for all PPS 3rd – 8th grade students – at a cost of $12,000.00; as well as Stillman Elementary School
Kindergarten – 2nd grade – at a cost of $1,500.00. Total cost to the District not to exceed $13,500.00.
The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-221000500A-26-0000 (Other Purchased Serv {400-500}); and 15-000-240000-600A-20-0000 (Stillman
Supplies and Materials).
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September 20, 2016
M. I-ready – C. H. Stillman and Jefferson Elementary School
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieves academic, and lifelong success.
I-ready Reading/Mathematics personalizes learning to maximize students' growth. This online
interactive curriculum focuses on research-based skills tailored for many levels of reading
development: Phonemic Awareness; Phonics/Word Analysis; Vocabulary; Comprehension; and
Fluency; Math Computational Fluency.
Pending 2016-17 School Improvement Plan (SIP) approval, Stillman and Jefferson will purchase Iready; the cost is based on enrollment at each school. The breakdown is as follows:
Schools
Grades (for both schools)
Number of Students
Cost Per School
Jefferson
Stillman
Kindergarten – Fifth
415
325
$19,400.00 $14,400.00
$33,800.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the purchase of I-ready for the 20162017 academic year – cost not to exceed $33,800.00. The availability of funds for this item has been
verified and will be charged to Stillman account 20-230-100000-600A-20-0002 (T1 Stillman Inst.
Software); and Jefferson 20-230-100000-600A-18-0002 (T1 Jefferson Inst. Software).
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September 20, 2016
N. Establishing a Special Education Program
Strategic Plan Link
Goal: Learning Outcomes:
RESOLUTION
IDEA 2004 and N.J.A.C. 6A: 14 requires districts develop the capacity to meet the needs of a wider
variety of disabilities by providing appropriate in district programs in order to meet the least restrictive
mandate for children and disabilities.
Plainfield Public Schools has a responsibility to provide these students with a free and appropriate
public education designed to meet their special needs. Each newly proposed resource program,
special class program, and service must be located in a space that has been approved by the County
Superintendent of Schools. Additionally, Plainfield Public Schools is responsible for submitting a
rationale for each new program/service established to the County Superintendent of Schools.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the application for the preschool
disability (PSD) program: “Establishing a Special Education Program or Service” for Emerson School,
during the school year 2016-2017.
SCHOOL
Emerson E.S.
PROGRAM
PSD
TEACHER
Susan McCarthy
ROOM NUMBER
106
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September 20, 2016
O. Bilingual Education Coordination – Title III coordination after school
resources/materials in preparation and planning
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
ensuring that all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, achieve academic, and
life-long success.
There is a need to coordinate and plan various District level Bilingual/ESL programs during the school
year as well as lead after-school meetings and professional development.
These duties will be performed during the 2016-17 school year. The breakdown is as follows:
Dates
Number of Coordinators
Hours
September 1, 2016 – June 16, 2017
2
3:05 – 7:00 pm
$28.00 / $2,250.00
$4,500.00
RESOLVED, the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Bilingual Education Coordination – total
cost not to exceed $4,500.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 11-240-100000-110S-0000 (Stipends).
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September 20, 2016
P. English Language Arts Teacher Leadership Cohort
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled, and dedicated workforce is
essential to the success of the District and students. The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to
ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed
to providing opportunities for and ensuring that all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards,
achieve academic, and lifelong success.
The District is committed to raising the standards and student performance through providing sustained
professional development and collaboration on best practices for staff. The Office of English Language Arts
has identified a need to continue working with a Teacher Leadership Cohort, which will provide professional
development leadership within their schools and who will serve as resources for instructional best practices.
Members of this team will consist of fifteen certificated teachers from schools across the district, representing a
cross-section of grade levels.
Meetings/Workshops
Number of Positions
15
Location
ELA Office
Number of Hours
10
Rate Per Hour / Maximum $28.00 / $280.00
$4,200.00
Research studies have identified the characteristics of teacher leaders, including the following:
 Collaboration with peers, parents, and communities that engages them in dialogues of open inquiry.
 Risk taking and participation in school decision making.
 Demonstrated expertise in instruction and the willingness to share that knowledge with other professionals,
engage in continuous action research, and consistently participate in a professional learning curve.
 Frequent reflection on their work and staying on the cutting edge of what is best for children.
Teachers who participate in the Teacher Leadership Cohort will attend designated professional development
sessions, act as turnkey teachers in their schools, and meet regularly as a team throughout the 2016-17 school
year. Teacher Leaders will also have the opportunity to facilitate workshops for teachers and/or parents.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the continuation of a Teacher Leadership Cohort
for English Language Arts – total cost not to exceed $4,200.00. The availability of funds for this item has been
verified and will be charged to 11-000-221000-104B-26-0000 (Curriculum Stipends).
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September 20, 2016
Q. English Language Learner After-School Academy
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Office of Bilingual Education/ESL and World Languages through the English Language
Learner Academy will offer instruction for English Language Learners this year. The Academy will be
comprised of two components: ESL/Literacy and Mathematics using ALEKS. ALEKS (Assessment
and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) is an online math program that provides individualized
assessment and learning with standards-based content.
The ESL component will focus on test taking strategies and skills with a concentration on basic skills
and ACCESS. The breakdown is as follows:
Dates
Days
Times
Locations
Number of Sessions
Grades / Number of Students
Number of Teachers
October 4, 2016 – March 2, 2017
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Barlow,
Cedarbrook,
Clinton,
Emerson, Evergreen, Jefferson,
Stillman, Washington, Woodland,
Maxson, Hubbard, and PHS
36
Grades 2-12, Approx. 390 Students
26
$28.00 / $1,344.00
$34,944.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the English Language Learner
Academy to implement and operate – total cost not to exceed $34,944.00. The availability of funds for
this item has been verified and will be charged to Title III account 20-241-100000-101A-39-0000 (T3
Teacher Stipends).
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September 20, 2016
R. Cook School Musical Director/Artist in Residence
Strategic Plan Link
Goa1: Learning Outcomes:
RESOLUTION
reach their full potential in all discipline. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for
and ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and achieve academic
excellence in the arts.
Goal: To increase arts activities in a variety of forums. Our goal is to provide Cook School students
with a variety of Arts experiences. Hence our proposal is to have the following experiences:



Theater productions
Public speaking
Community performance
Deborah Vaughn, a New Jersey certified teacher and talented singer/actress has over fifteen (15)
years of experience performing in numerous plays and programs. She has served as an actress,
singer, producer and co-director of many productions.
Length of Service
October 2016 – June
2017
60
Kindergarten – 2nd Grades
Hours Provided for Aladdin Play
Additional Instruction (Public Speaking / School Play)
Additional Instruction (Performance Groups / Community Choir / Integrated 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
Arts)
Number of Hours Per Week (Instruction/Support)
Total Cost to District (7 equal payments of $1,000)
48 hrs. per week = 34
Weeks
$7,000.00
Ms. Vaughn will provide assistance to the students and staff of Cook School in our upcoming
production of Aladdin, coaching students and staff, assisting with auditions, choreography, dress
rehearsals and productions days.
In addition to the Aladdin performance, Ms. Vaughn will provide instruction and support to teachers
and students with public speaking; performance groups – performing in school, throughout the
district, and community.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Cook School’s partnership with
Deborah Vaughn – total cost not to exceed $7,000.00. The availability of funds for this item has been
verified and will be charged to account 5-190-100001-500A-15-0000 (Other Purchased Services).
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September 20, 2016
S. 2016-2017 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Programs –
Collaborator/Partner Agreements
Strategic Plan Link
promotes learning and cooperation
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education will enter into agreements for the purpose of rendering enrichment learning
services, aligned to NJSLS for students participating in the 21st Century Community Learning Centers
(CCLC) afterschool programs at CH Stillman Elementary, Washington Community, Evergreen Elementary,
Jefferson Elementary Schools (grades 4-5) and Hubbard Middle School (grades 6-8) with the providers listed
below.
The identified partner and collaborators are included in the 2016-2017 SY 21st CCLC Continuation Grant
application. The partner and collaborators have a documented history of demonstrating expertise in their
service area meeting all the guidelines and regulations put forth by the New Jersey Department of Education
Office of Educational Support Services (by way of Every Student Succeeds 2015, Title IV, Part B). The
program partners and collaborators will provide essential educational services as identified in the 2016-2017
SY 21st CCLC Continuation Grant application’s project activity plan (PAP).
Program Evaluation and Assessment -The NJDOE 21st CCLC ESSA 2015 NGO requires awarded grantees
to acquire an outside project evaluator non-affiliated with the grantee. As such, the Program partners, Elaine
Walker, Ph.D. (Sametric Research, LLC) and Rafael Inoa, Ed.D, will provide evaluation and assessment
services, including action research and related professional development, co-facilitation of Advisory Board
meetings, completion of the mid-year and final evaluation reports, and identification of evidence-based
assessment tools for program improvement. Sametric Research will comprehensively assess and evaluate the
PPS 21st CCLC After-School and Summer Programs for two hundred fifty hours (250) at a rate of $100.00 per
hour for a total of $25,000.00.
Arts Horizons - a non-profit arts education organization dedicated to improving the development of the whole
person by providing high quality arts education programs. Arts Horizons agrees to provide fifty (50) sessions @
$200.00 per session of arts education instruction for student participants enrolled at Stillman, Washington,
Hubbard, Evergreen, and Jefferson Schools, connected to NJSLS, sites of the 21 st CCLC After-School
Program at a total cost of $10,000.00.
Sigma Community Enrichment Initiative (The Sigma Beta Club) - a non-profit mentoring, parental
involvement, and community service education organization dedicated to improving the development of at-risk
male elementary students by providing high-quality, standards-based workshops and projects that help to build
students’ self-awareness, connection to their community, and student achievement. The Sigma Beta Club
agrees to provide up to thirty-five (35) one-hour youth development and learning workshops at a rate of
$185.00 per workshop for a total $6,475.00 for student participants enrolled at Stillman, Washington,
Evergreen, and Jefferson school sites of the 21st CCLC Afterschool Program.
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September 20, 2016
2016-2017 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Programs –
Collaborator/Partner Agreements (cont’d)
Foundations, Inc. - The NJDOE 21st CCLC 2015 NGO requires awarded grantees to acquire an
outside project technical assistance specialist non-affiliated with the grantee. Foundations, Inc. is a
non-profit organization committed to improving educational experiences for America's youth by
partnering with education entities. Foundations, Inc. will conduct one (1) quarterly site visit at the five
(5) afterschool sites for a total of twenty (20) visits, facilitate two four-hour half day workshops with
related materials and provide a copy of GraffitWall, Global GraffitiWall, and STEM GraffitiWall (books
& CDs) for each of the five afterschool sites & the two summer sites, as well as provide ongoing
technical assistance on an as needed basis for the 2016-2017 grant year for a total 60 hours @
$185.00 per hour for a total of $11,100.00.
Kean University (KU) Visual & Performing Arts Screenwriting Academy - will provide students
with the opportunity to build their college and career readiness capacity by working with KU faculty in
the areas of creative thinking, writing, organizing thoughts after analyzing social studies text, and
creating a stage production. All students will construct a final stage production to be presented at the
end of the 10-12 weeks residency to parents/community/KU faculty/and school officials at
Washington Community, Hubbard Middle, Stillman, Evergreen and Jefferson Schools. The program is
at a negotiated rate of $3,100 per residency per site (10-12 weeks of 2-hour contact with students)
during the 16-17 SY for a total of $15,500.00.
Partner/Collaborator Name
Sametric Research, LLC
Arts Horizons
SCEI
Foundations, Inc.
Kean University
Number of
Number of
Sessions
Hours and/or
and/or
Hours Per
Residencies
Session
301
n/a
250
301
50
2
241
35
1
301
n/a
60
301
5
2
Total Cost - $68,075.00
Number
of
Students
Cost Per
Session
Cost
$100.00
$200.00
$185.00
$185.00
$3,100.00
$25,000.00
$10,000.00
$6,475.00
$11,100.00
$15,500.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Plainfield Public Schools to enter into a
contractual agreement with program partner, Elaine Walker, Ph.D. (Sametric Research, LLC), and the
aforementioned community collaborators at a total cost of $68,075.00. Availability of funds for this
item has been verified and will be charged to 21st CCLC accounts 20-453-100000-320A-38-0000
(Purchased Professional Services).
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September 20, 2016
After-School Tutorial Program – PAAAS
Strategic Plan Link
The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, the adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The PAAAS After School Tutorial Program will focus on Mathematics, English and Science. Students
will receive academic support and enrichment activities which will increase academic achievement in
our students’ reading, literacy and science skills.
The breakdown is as follows:
Dates
Days / Times
Grade Level
Staff (two {2} teachers alternate weekly)
Pay Rate Per Hour / Maximum
September 14, 2016 – June 12,
2017
Monday – Friday / 3:05 – 4:05 pm
7th – 12th
5 Teachers
$28.00 / $1,120.00
$5,600.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the After-School Tutorial Program at
PAAAS – total cost not to exceed $5,600.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified
and will be charged to account 15-130-100000-101C-52-0000 (PAAAS Teacher Stipends).
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September 20, 2016
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Reports of the Board Secretary and Treasurer – July 2016
To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.
RESOLUTION
The Board Secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report, no budgetary line item
account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount
appropriated by the District Board of Education.
The Treasurer of School Monies is required by statute to submit a report to the Board of
Education on the cash balance in the various Board of Education Bank accounts.
The Board Secretary’s Report and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the stated
period were in agreement.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and
certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting; and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plainfield Board of Education certifies that sufficient funds are
available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education directs the Superintendent to
initiate whatever actions may be determined to be appropriate.
TO BE PRESENTED AT THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 BUSINESS MEETING
Business Meeting
Finance
B.
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September 20, 2016
Payment of Bills –– August 12, 2016 – September 15, 2016
RESOLUTION
The Board of Education has determined that the warrants presented for payment are in
order.
The Board Secretary presented certain warrants to the Board of Education with a
recommendation they be paid, and pursuant to NJAC 6:20-2.13(d), the Board Secretary certifies
that with respect to the payment of bills referenced below no budgetary line item account has
been over expended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.13(a).
RESOLVED, that the following warrants be approved for payment, and that itemized lists of the
warrants be filed with the minutes:
On the General Account
209777 – 210130
in the amount of
$2,955,693.30
On the Agency Account
1213 – 1264
9231 – 9254
100419 – 100421
in the amount of
$10,007,957.95
On the Food Service Account
100419 – 100421
in the amount of
On the Capital Project Account
210074
in the amount of
IN THE GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$5,570.28
$159,885.00
$13,129,106.53
Business Meeting
Finance
C.
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September 20, 2016
2016 – 17 Budget Transfers
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following budget adjustments,
which reflect the appropriations sufficient to meet expenditures:
BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 11, FUND 12 AND FUND 13
JULY 1, 2016 to JULY 31, 2016
ACCOUNT
DESCRIPTION
Regular Programs – Instruction
Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and
Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student
Related and Extraordinary Support Services
11-3XX-100-XXX Vocational Programs - Local – Instruction
11-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, School
Sponsored Athletics, and Other Instructional
Programs –Instruct
11-800-330-XXX Community Services Programs/Operations
Undistributed Expenditures
11-000-100-XXX Instruction
11-000Student Support Services - Attendance and
211,213,218,219,2 Social Work, Health, Other Support Svcs22
Regular, Other Support Svcs-Special,
Education Media Services/School Library
11-000-221,223
Improvement of Instruction Services and
Instructional Staff Training Services
11-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration
11-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration
11-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology
10-606
Increase in Maintenance Reserve
11-1XX-100-XXX
11-2XX-100-XXX
11-000-216,217
11-000-26X-XXX
11-000-270-XXX
10-605
11-000-290-XXX
11-XXX-XXX-2XX
Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services
Student Transportation Services
Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve
Other Support Services
Personal Services - Employee Benefits
FROM
TO
Business Meeting
Finance – Transfers
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September 20, 2016
11-000-310-XXX
Food Services
TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE
Capital Outlay
12-XXX-XXX-73X Equipment
12-XXX-4XX-XXX Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY
13-XXX-XXX-XXX TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS
10-000-100-56X
Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools
10-000-520-930
General Fund Contribution to Whole School
Reform
GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL
-0-
-0-
BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 15
JULY 1, 2016 to JULY 31, 2016
ACCOUNT
DESCRIPTION
15-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs – Instruction
15-2XX-100-XXX Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and
15-000-216,217 Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student
Related and Extraordinary Support Services
15-3XX-100-XXX Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction
15-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities,
School Sponsored Athletics, and Other
Instructional Programs -Instruct
15-800-330-XXX Community Services Programs/Operations
Undistributed Expenditures
15-000-100-XXX Instruction
15-000Student Support Services - Attendance and
211,213,218,219, Social Work, Health, Other Support Svcs222
Regular, Other Support Svcs-Special,
Education Media Services/School Library
15-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services and
Instructional Staff Training Services
15-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration
15-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration
15-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology
15-606
Increase in Maintenance Reserve
15-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services
15-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services
15-605
Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve
15-000-290-XXX Other Support Services
FROM
TO
39,000.00
58.00
39,058.00
Business Meeting
Finance - Transfers
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September 20, 2016
15-XXX-XXXPersonal Services - Employee Benefits
2XX
15-000-310-XXX Food Services
TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE
Capital Outlay
Increase in Capital Reserve
Interest Deposit to Capital Reserve
Equipment
15-604
15-604
15-XXX-XXX73X
15-000-4XX-XXX Facilities Acquisition and Construction
Services
15-000-4XX-931 Capital Reserve-Transfer to Capital Projects
15-000-4XX-933 Capital Reserve-Transfer to Debt Service
15-000-520-930 General Fund Contribution to Whole School
Reform
WHOLE SCHOOL REFORM GRAND
TOTAL
39,058.00
39,058.00
Business Meeting
Finance
D.
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September 20, 2016
2016 – 2017 Student Accident & Athletic Insurance Company
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a proposal was received from Bob McCloskey Insurance, Matawan, New Jersey
whose program most appropriately meets the district’s needs at a competitive price, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the renewal of the Student
Accident & Athletic policy for a premium of $45,000.00 to Bob McCloskey Insurance. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000230000-590I-27-0000 (Athletic Liability Ins.).
E.
Neighborhood Health Services Corp. Agreement
RESOLUTION
The District must conduct student athletic physicals, student working paper physical examinations
and student physical examinations. A need also exists for a review of student prescriptions and
medications, as well as policies relating to communicable diseases, along with other specific
health issues. The Neighborhood Health Services Corp. (NHS) has provided these services
since 1998 and is qualified to provide same. This community-based health organization has
provided services and/or health/nutritional related activities for students on a monthly basis.
These services included immunizations, athletic physical examinations, visits for illness, general
physical examinations, and obesity prevention education. NHS will be contracted to provide such
services to the students enrolled in the Plainfield Public Schools on a month to month basis
beginning July 1, 2016.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of the
Neighborhood Health Services Corp. to provide medical examiner/school physician services at a
monthly fee of $8,949.41 on a month to month basis beginning July 1, 2016. The availability of
funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-213000-300A-330000 (Purchased Prof. & Tech).
Business Meeting
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September 20, 2016
XVII. REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
A.
Adoption of Policies – Second Reading
The following is recommended for adoption:
RESOLUTION
The Board of Education finds it necessary that these policies be implemented for the
management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools; therefore, the following is
recommended for adoption:
The Board of Education has reviewed the policies listed below and finds it acceptable for the
management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools, and
The Board of Education now finds it necessary that these policies be implemented, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves, on second reading, the following
policies:
Policy Number
4211
4231/4231.1
5114
Title
Recruitment/Selection & Hiring
Staff Development
Suspension and Expulsion
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
YK/bsc
Amended
Amended
Amended

PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION Plainfield, N.J. Date: Tuesday

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