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PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Plainfield, N.J.
Date:
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Time:
6:30 p.m.
6:35 p.m.
PUBLIC SESSION
MEETING CLOSED FOR
EXECUTIVE SESSION
8:00 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
Place:
PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
AUDITORIUM
950 PARK AVE.
Board of Education Members
Mrs. Wilma G. Campbell, President
Mrs. Keisha Edwards, Vice President
Mr. Terrence S. Bellamy, Sr.
Mr. John C. Campbell
Mrs. Deborah Clarke
Mrs. Jackie Coley
Mrs. Carletta D. Jeffers
Mr. Frederick D. Moore, Sr.
Mr. David M. Rutherford
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 Tuesday, July 28, 2015
for advertisement on Saturday, August 1, 2015 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.
1st Tues. ea. mo.
PHS Conf.
8:00 p.m.
School Community Rel.
1st Tues. ea. mo.
PHS Conf.
8:00 p.m.
Business Meeting
3rd Tues. ea. mo.
PHS Auditorium
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
IX.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
August 18, 2015
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.
REMARKS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
XI.
REPORT OF DELEGATES/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
XII.
REPORT OF BOARD/SCHOOL LIAISONS
XIII.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The Interim Board Secretary presents the following minutes:
July 7, 2015
July 7, 2015
July 21, 2015
Special Meeting
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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 her authority.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the employment of the following individuals
subject to the requirements contained in Ch. 116, P.L. 1986 and upon verification of experience.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Name
Effective
Assignment
Replacing
09/01/15-06/30/16
Salary/
Pro-rated
$61,597.00
Cassandra Bazelais
ESL Teacher
Ramia Betances
Spanish Teacher
Rohan Bourne
Security Officer
Debra Brock
Special Education Teacher
Sanghita Chakraborty
Chinyere Egwuonwu-Allen
Math Teacher
Position
Codes
PEAT-056
Cedarbrook
09/01/15-06/30/16
$46,700.00
Hubbard
K. Reina
Lopez
V. Rojas
09/01/15-06/30/16
$35,475.00
District Security
I.Casey
PESG-035
09/01/15-06/30/16
$54,097.00
$54,097.00
J. DalyHouston
C. Schefter
PEAT-591
09/01/15-06/30/16
Plainfield High
School
Hubbard
09/01/15-06/30/16
$52,000.00
Maxson
E. Martin
PEAT-846
PEAT-810
PEAT-854
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7.
Shaniqua Gayle
Family Support Worker P/T
8.
Devyn Hale
09/01/15-06/30/16 $48,200.00
E. Perle
Physical Education/Health
Teacher
Eric Hayes
09/01/15-06/30/16 $21,930.00
Hubbard
J. Bethea
Teacher Assistant
Eric Medina
09/01/15-06/30/16 $46,700.00
Hubbard
W. Dodd
Physical Education/Health
Teacher
Asha McCray
09/01/15-06/30/16 $26,275.00
District Security
New
Security Officer P/T
Shira Merel
09/01/15-06/30/16 $65,997.00
Special Svcs.
R. Aboff
School Psychologist
Jose Nunez
09/01/15-06/30/16 $35,475.00
District Security
K. Scott
Security Officer
Anisa Ouheish
09/01/15-06/30/16 $50,097.00
Hubbard
D. Ramirez
Math Teacher
Maria Pagan
09/01/15 –
$46,700.00
Clinton
D. Caspao
Bilingual Elementary Teacher 06/30/16
Jared Pasko
09/01/15-06/30/16 $50,597.00
PHS
A.Atterbury
Physical Education Teacher
John Pearson
09/01/15-06/30/16 $48,200.00
PAAAS
S. Schultz
English Teacher
Mary Perez
09/01/15-06/30/16 $46,700.00
Hubbard
C. Swanson
ESL Teacher
Malenny Perez
09/01/15-06/30/16 $34,247.00
Early Childhood
New
Special Ed. Teacher P/T
Julia Pujols
09/01/15-06/30/16 $52,410.00
BOAACD/PHS
New
ESL Teacher
Elmer Rivera
09/01/15-06/30/16 $56,610.00
Washington
K.
Ed. Media Specialist
Thompson
Tee-Kim Ross
09/01/15-06/30/16 $26,275.00
District Security
New
Stacy Scantlebury
09/01/15-06/30/16 $75,976.00
Early Childhood
M.
School Social Worker
Rosenblum
LaQuanna Spruill
09/01/15-06/30/16 $26,275.00
District Security
J. Nunez
Haxia Torres
09/01/15-06/30/16 $50,910.00
Hubbard
V. Quesada
Science Teacher
Garrett Thomas
09/01/15-06/30/16 $52,097.00
Hubbard
E. Murphy
English Teacher
Machlin Thomas
09/01/15-06/30/16 $35,475.00
District Security
A.Bratton
Security Officer
Geraldine Valladares
09/01/15-06/30/16 $46,700.00
Jefferson
C. NagleSpecial Education Teacher
Smiley
(A roll-call and an affirmative vote of 5 board members are required for passage.)
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
08/17/15-06/30/16
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$25,998.00
Student
Intervention &
Family Support
Svcs
PHS
S. Young
PEAI-059
PEAT-574
PEAA-201
PEAT-332
PESG-045
PEAT-636
PESG-043
PEAT-829
PEAT-236
PEAT-615
PEAT-450
PEAT-802
PEAT-878
PEAT-881
PEAT-455
PESG-044
PEAT-678
PESG-043
PEAT-770
PEAT-626
PESG-006
PEAT-371
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August 18, 2015
Substitute, Hourly and Per Diem Appointments
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following substitute, hourly and per diem
employees as needed with terms as stated, provisionally, subject to requirements contained in Ch.116, P.L.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
C.
Name
Position
Date
Stipend
Funding Code
Bridgette Toomer-Lovett
Jillian Gladstein
Gerald Gee
Stephen Siverio
Linda Davis
Martha Rosario
Substitute Teacher
Home Instructor
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Bus Asst.
Substitute Security Officer
07/01/15 – 06/30/16
07/01/15 – 08/28/15
07/22/15 – 06/30/16
07/22/15 – 06/30/16
07/01/15 – 06/30/16
09/01/15 – 06/30/16
$100.00/day
$35.00/hr.
$10.00/hr.
$10.00/hr.
$10.50/hr.
$15.00/hr.
ELEMSUBTEA
30OPERHOUL
31HOURLYBG
31HOURLYBG
30OPERHOUL
40SECGRDHR
Administrative Appointment
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.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of Olivia Tsampis as
Supervisor/School Mathematics Leader (RAC) at Hubbard School effective 10/18/15 or sooner at a prorated
salary of $91,545.00. (Guide H Step 0)
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August 18, 2015
2015 – 2016 School Year Appointment of Staff
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the appointment of the employee for the 2015 –
2016 school year. (Salaries are on file with the Business Office).
Position
Code
1. PEAT-372
2. PEAS-081
3. PEAT-207
4. PEAT-074
5. PEAT-172
6. PEAA-205
7. PEAT-244
8. PEAT-226
9. PEAT-100
10. PEAT-704
11. PEAT-697
E.
Name
Klinck, Barbara
Davis, Rose
De Santis, Isabella
Dyson, Myrna
Edmond, Tyeast
Garcia-Perez, Adriana
Gil, Sandra
Jehle, Jennifer
Koops, Arielle
Smith, Nakomis
Villaquiran, Gloria
Positon
Library Media Specialist
Administrative Secretary
Elementary Teacher
School Nurse
School Social Worker
Teacher Assistant
Bil Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Art Teacher
Science Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Location
Hubbard School
Educational Services
Jefferson School
Plainfield High School
TBD
Plainfield High School
Evergreen School
Stillman School
Barlow School
Hubbard Middle School
PAAAS
Leaves of Absence
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following Leaves of Absence:
Name
Position/Location
1.
*Myrna Dyson
School Nurse/PHS
2.
Elvin Jackson
School Bus Driver/Transportation
3.
Jerry Seals
Custodian/Washington
4.
*Dashe Counts
Family Support Worker/SIFS
5.
*Earl Lewis
Custodian/Fireman/District Facilities
6.
*Delicia Luster-Harris
Teacher Assistant/Washington
7.
Shaniesha Evans
Business Teacher/PHS
*denotes extension/update to existing leave
Dates/Reason
05/28/15 – 06/30/15
Medical
06/22/15 – 09/01/15
Medical
06/30/15 – 08/20/15
Medical
06/30/15 – 07/24/15
FMLA
05/23/15 – 08/03/15
FMLA
06/15/15 – 9/9/15
FMLA
09/01/15 – 06/30/17
Personal Leave
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Return to Payroll
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve the return of the following employee to payroll:
1.
2.
3.
Name
Position/Location
Salary
Effective
Lindsey Shevkun
Arielle Attias
Michelle Bernard
Art Teacher/PHS
Art Teacher/Barlow
Secretary/Info. Tech
$50,597.00
$57,097.00
$47,717.00
05/26/15
06/15/15
07/06/15
G. Resignations
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the following resignations:
Name
1. Mildred Arroyo
2. Anton Atterbury
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Scot Burkholder
Valerie Calderon
Reginald O. Davenport
Lucas A. Dicus
Julia P. Gaona
Sandra Gil
Lauren Guenette
Margaret M. Leonard
Jeff Lubreski
Jennele L. Moschella
Erin Murphy-Richardson
Anne-Marie RiveauxMcMahon
15. Marianne Tankard
Position/Location
Bilingual Math Teacher/Hubbard School
Health and Physical Education
Teacher/PHS
Principal/Jefferson School
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/Hubbard
Principal/Maxson School
Music Teacher/Emerson
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Evergreen
School
Math Teacher/PAAAS
School Nurse/Hubbard
English Teacher/Plainfield High School
School Counselor/Maxson School
ELA Teacher/Hubbard School
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Stillman
School
Supervisor of Literacy/Stillman School
Yrs.
In
District
1
1
Reason
Effective
Personal
Personal
07/08/15
07/16/15
15
3 mnths
3
8
1
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
09/17/15
10/09/15
07/07/15
08/03/15
07/09/15
10
3
12
7
1½
7
1
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
Personal
10/09/15
09/22/15
08/11/15
09/02/15
09/18/15
08/01/15
07/14/15
1½
Personal
07/27/15
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August 18, 2015
Retirements
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the retirements of the following staff members and
acknowledges their many years of total dedicated service and extends sincere thanks to them on behalf of the
Board, administrators, staff, students and citizens of Plainfield:
Name
1.
Laverne Andrews*
2.
Elvin Jackson*
3.
Girvan Morgan
*Updated/correction
Position/Location
Secretary IV/Barlow
Bus Driver/Transportation
Asst. Custodian/Cedarbrook
Yrs.
In District
30
13
8
Effective
08/01/15
08/01/15
09/01/15
I. 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 2015 – 2016 school year. Employees have been notified in writing pursuant to District procedures and
contractual guidelines:
1.
Name
Diana Caspao
2.
Nicole Smith
3.
Samara Kearney
4.
Krysia Sanchez
5.
Courtney
Breauxsaus
6.
Olivia Moore
7.
Shawna Newsome
8.
Eban Gibson
9.
Jessica Menon
From
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Clinton School
Woodland School
Special Education Depart.
(Early Childhood)
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher
Stillman School
Teacher Assistant
Maxson School
Teacher Assistant
Stillman School
Teacher Assistant
PAAAS
Math Teacher
Maxson School
English Teacher
Hubbard School
To
ESL Teacher
Stillman School
Special Education Dept.
(Early Childhood)
Woodland School
Effective
09/01/15
Evergreen School
Teacher Assistant
Stillman School
09/01/15
Teacher Assistant
Evergreen School
Teacher Assistant
Cedarbrook
Elementary Teacher
Emerson School
Elementary Teacher
Evergreen School
09/01/15
09/01/15
09/01/15
09/01/15
09/01/15
09/01/15
09/01/15
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Human Resources
Compensation for Additional Assignments
J.
Athletics 2015 - 2016
Goal 2 - Human Resources
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of district staff.
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. Therefore, it has provided the
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ staff members to participate in 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.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the employment of the following individual listed
effective 2015 – 2016 school year.
1.
2.
Name
Roberta Wilson
Antenor Petifrere
3.
Cecile Brown
4.
5.
6.
7.
Andrew New
Comer
Kim McPhail
Monique McNair
Eric Orlando
8.
James DeTata
9. Kevin Kopacz
10. Eric Lurie
11. Devine Walker
12. Keith Pellew
13. Brian Darling
14. Carlos Vasquez
15. Michelle Huff
Position
Girls Cross Country Head Coach
Boys Middle School Cross Country
Head Coach
Girls Middle School Cross Country
Head Coach
Assistant Band Director
Band Flag & Rifle Coordinator
Twirling / Pom Pom Coordinator
Boys Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
(Varsity Team)
Boys Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
(JV Head Coach)
Boys Freshman Soccer Head Coach
Boys Middle School Soccer Head
Coach
Boys Middle School Soccer Assistant
Coach
Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
(Varsity Team)
Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
(JV Head Coach)
Girls Middle School Soccer Head
Coach
Girls Middle School Soccer Assistant
Coach
Stipend
$5,635.00
$3,212.00
Funding Code
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
$3,212.00
27ATHLETICS
$2,311.00
27ATHLETICS
$3,124.00
$3,124.00
$3,683.00
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
$3,683.00
27ATHLETICS
$3,289.00
$3,212.00
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
$2,965.00
27ATHLETICS
$3,683.00
27ATHLETICS
$3,683.00
27ATHLETICS
$3,212.00
27ATHLETICS
$2,965.00
27ATHLETICS
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Human Resources
16. Karl Deane
17. Annie Ramos
18. Caleb Williams
19. Ibmatu Sesay
20. Adriana Rivera
21. Erin MurphyRichardson
22. Angelo Morracco
23. Garrett Marron
24. Corey Tucker
25. Sean Huggins
26. Rasuol Wilson
27. Darryl Kennedy
28. Jason Edwards
29. Gregory McCray
30. Gregory Powell
31. Jeffrey Perry
32.
K.
Clinton Jones
Girls Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach
Girls Middle School Tennis Head
Coach
Girls Varsity Volleyball Varsity
Assistant Coach
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Head
Coach (Varsity Asst.)
Girls Middle School Volleyball Head
Coach
High School Cheerleading Assistant
Advisor
Varsity Football Assistant Head Coach
Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator
Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator
Football Varsity Assistant Coach
Football Varsity Asst. Coach
(Freshman Head Coach)
Football Sub-Varsity Coordinator
Coach
Football Sub-Varsity Assistant Coach
Middle School Football Head Coach
Middle School Football Assistant
Coach
Middle School Football Assistant
Coach
Boys Open Gym
$3,683.00
$3,212.00
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
$3,683.00
27ATHLETICS
$3,683.00
27ATHLETICS
$3,212.00
27ATHLETICS
$2,169.00
27ATHLETICS
$6,855.00
$5,316.00
$5,316.00
$4,946.00
$4,946.00
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
$4,503.00
27ATHLETICS
$3,347.00
$3,212.00
$2,965.00
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
$2,965.00
27ATHLETICS
$2,747.00
EXTRACURRC
District Transportation – Summer – 2015 – Addition – Addendum (HR Agenda – June 23, 2015
pg. 67)
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
workforce is essential to the success of the District and the students.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves to compensate the listed Bus Drivers at $20.00
per hour and the Bus Assistants at $14.00 per hour for summer school in and out of district and for special
programs. Hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, July
1, 2015 – August 31, 2015. Assignments are based on student enrollment. The funding code is 11-000-
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270000-107A-30-0000 - 30TRADMSAL (Salaries of Non-Instructional Aides). (Drivers/Assistants will be used
on an as needed basis.)
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Human Resources
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
L.
Name
Alnesisha Caver
Ebony King
Victoria Reves-Guy
Angel Payne
Jerrylene Holman
William Howell
Marcelino Torres
Position
Bus Assistant
Bus Assistant
Bus Assistant
Bus Assistant
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
Rate of Pay/Maximum Amount
$14.00 per hr. $3,612.00
$14.00 per hr. $3,612.00
$14.00 per hr. $3,612.00
$14.00 per hr. $3,612.00
$20.00 per hr./$5,160.00
$20.00 per hr./$5,160.00
$20.00 per hr./$5,160.00
Educational Services Kindergarten Entry Assessment – In District Training Stipend – (C & I
Agenda – May 2015 pg. 41)
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 1: Learning Outcomes:
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS.
Goal 2: Human Resources:
To improve the recruitment, retention, and development of District staff.
RESOLUTION
workforce is essential to the success of the District and the students. 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 Common Core State
Standards, and achieve academic and life-long success. The District is committed to raising the standards and
student performance and providing sustained professional development for staff.
The New Jersey Department of Education is collaborating with Teaching Strategies to customize Teaching
Strategies GOLD® and its implementation to best meet the unique needs of teachers and children throughout
our diverse state. A detailed plan has been developed for training kindergarten teachers and other appropriate
personnel to use the assessment tool, enter data, assign and access scores, interpret the results, and use that
information for planning and instruction. New Jersey plans to employ a phased implementation strategy and
use the KEA instrument statewide by 2015.
Teachers will be paid a stipend of $100.00 per teacher for one (1) day of training for June 25, 2015 – total cost
not to exceed $4,200.00.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves stipend for teachers to attend the NJKEA training
in an amount not to exceed $4,200.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 11-000-221000-104B-26-0000 (Curriculum Stipends).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name
Sandra Arboleda
Deitria Battle
Monica Charris
Sharon Chelnik
Ana Concha Toledo
Position
Elementary Teacher
Master Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Location
Cedarbrook
Cedarbrook
Early Childhood
Emerson
Barlow
Stipend
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
Jennifer Conlin
Margaret Dawe
Johanna Dilone-Heredia
Ashley Eddy
Carri Fischer
Carrie Ann Floyd
Jeannette Gaffney
Melissa Grau
Nella Hernandez
Yolanda Hughes
Samantha Hunter
Jenny Jasko
Shalini Kathuria
Samara Kearney
Carolina Lopez
Jessica Mackey
Hisa Mike
Florinda Monje
April Morecraft
Tatiana Pinto
Antoinette Ramirez
Victoria Rios
Elsa Rodriguez
Krysia Sanchez
Nicole C Smith
Nicola Sobers
Gilda Stanton
Nancy Tortorici-Dunham
Nicole Turant
Pamela Westry-Rodgers
Tanaisha White
Ellen Zelnock
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Master Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Master Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Master Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Master Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Cook
Evergreen
Washington
Stillman
Barlow
Early Childhood
Washington
Cedarbrook
Washington
Jefferson
Woodland
Clinton
Early Childhood
Special Services
Barlow
Special Services
Barlow
Washington
Early Childhood
Evergreen
Jefferson
Emerson
Woodland
Stillman
Woodland
Cedarbrook
Clinton
Emerson
Cedarbrook
Stillman
Early Childhood
Jefferson
Total Amount
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$3,700.00
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M.
Educational Services - English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Academy 2015 - Addendum
(HR Agenda – June 23, 2015 pg. 54)
Goal 1: Learning Outcomes
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all Plainfield Public Schools
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. 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 6, 2015 to July 30, 2015, 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 Language Arts, and Fine
Arts.
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 6, 2015 to July 30, 2015, 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 one day of
training in July 2015. Teachers will be paid from Title III FY 2015-2016 funding.
1.
2.
3.
N.
Name
Position
Location
Belkys Galvez
Maria Acero
Annie Ramos
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Washington
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Clinton
Elementary Teacher
District
District
Emerson
Rate of Pay/Maximum
Amount
$35.00 per hr./$2,975.00
$35.00 per hr./$2,975.00
$35.00 per hr./$3,780.00
Educational Services - Curriculum Design Team – School Library Media Instruction – (C&I
Agenda - May 19, 2015 pg. 66)
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative staff members to perform additional
assignments within our District.
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students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content and the Common Core State Standards, and achieve
academic and life-long success.
In accordance with 6A:13-2.1(h) – “All school districts shall provide library-media services that are connected
to classroom studies in each school building, including access to computers, district-approved instructional
software, appropriate books including novels, anthologies and other reference materials, and supplemental
materials that motivate students to read in and out of school and to conduct research. Each school district shall
provide these library-media services under the direction of a certified school library media specialist.”
The District has determined that there is a major need for curriculum revision in the area of Library Media
Instruction to comply with established state and district guidelines, as well as to improve student learning in the
Plainfield Public Schools.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the formation of a Library Media Instruction
curriculum team consisting of four district Library Media Specialists: two (2) elementary, (1) middle school, and
(1) high school. The team will work from July 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015 to produce a K-12 Library
Media Instruction curriculum. Each team member will be compensated at the PEA contractual rate of $35 per
hour, the total cost not to exceed $3500.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 11-000-221000-104B-26-0000 (Curriculum Stipends).
1.
Name
JoAllyn Henry
Position
Elementary Library Media Specialist
$35.00 per hour/$1,120.00
2.
Marissa Halat
Elementary Library Media Specialist
$35.00 per hour/$1,120.00
3.
Celia Bouffidis
Middle School Library Media Specialist
$35.00 per hour/$1,120.00
4.
Anita Kaur
High School Library Media Specialist
$35.00 per hour/$140.00
O.
Educational Services - In-District Professional Development ELA Summer Institutes Grades K-2
(C & I Agenda May 19, 2015, pg. 48)
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of District staff
The superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
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 lifelong success.
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The ELA Office has identified the need to establish an In-District Summer Professional Development Institute
to address pedagogical practices reading and writing readiness. This institute will address:
(A) Creating a literacy-rich classroom through interactive anchor charts, learning centers, classroom
libraries, word walls and classroom libraries.
(B) The development of reading and writing workshop strategies to support primary instruction.
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(C) Designing and implementing Message Time Plus lessons
The workshop offerings below are designed to assist teachers with the implementation of primary teaching
strategies to foster learning and/or assessment strategies to guide daily instruction.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the establishment of the In-District Summer ELA
Professional Development Institute dates July 7, 2015 – July 15, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The total
cost not to exceed $5,060.00. The availability for this item has been verified and will be charged to 200-320200-100 and 200-600.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Name
Dorthys Bent
Laura Christiansen
Jennifer Conlin
Michelle S. Dabney
Margaret B. Dawe
Genean Grate
Doris K. Hawley
Kathryn R. Horne
Gina Iacocca
Jeanette JordanGaffney
Martina C. Marrone
Yvonne Maynor
Felicia W. Petway
Ana Ramos-Saenz
Fonda Simmons
Nancy Tortorici
Dunham
Pamela Westry
Rodgers
Position
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
School/Location
Evergreen
Clinton
Cook
Barlow
Evergreen
Clinton
Cedarbrook
Washington
Evergreen
Washington
Stipend/Maximum Amount
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$100.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$100.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
$100.00 per day/$100.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Evergreen
Evergreen
Cedarbrook
Evergreen
Cedarbrook
Emerson
$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/$200.00
$100.00 per day/$300.00
Elementary Teacher
Stillman
$100.00 per day/$300.00
Name/Presenter
Eleanor Smith
Position
Elementary Teacher
School/Location
Cook
Total Amount $3,800.00
$35.00 per hr./$1,260.00
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P.
Educational Services - In-District Professional Development ELA Summer Institutes Grades 312 (C & I Agenda May 19, 2015, p. 49)
Strategic Plan Link
The superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring that all students meet the state standards and
achieve academic and lifelong success.
The Summer ELA institutes will address:
 The development of lesson structures
 Application of research-based pedagogical strategies
 Implementation effective classroom assessments.
The workshop offerings below are designed to assist teachers with the implementation of teaching strategies to
foster learning and/or assessment strategies to guide daily instruction.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the establishment of the In-District Summer ELA
Professional Development Institute dates July 13, 2015 – July 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The total
cost not to exceed $28,500. The availability for this item has been verified and will be charged to 200-320,
200-100 and 200 - 600.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Name
Nazia Ali
Anne Baca
Constanza Fernandez
Tenisha Fort
Sharon Harris
Alicia N. Migliore
Linda Reid
Monique M. SmithBrenya
Cynthia Webster
Eleanor Wilson
Trinette Nugent
Jillian Winhold
Alfred Matchett
Jennifer Collins
Kristine Norat
Laura Ferguson
Marycile Manatlao
Sarah B. Colucci
Lori Yanni
Position
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
School
Emerson
Cedarbrook
Barlow
Cedarbrook
Cook
Cedarbrook
Barlow
Evergreen
Stipend/Maximum Amount
$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/$300.00
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
ELA Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
ELA Teacher
ELA Teacher
ELA Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
Cedarbrook
Cedarbrook
Washington
PAAAS
PHS
PAAAS
Maxson
Cedarbrook
Cedarbrook
PHS
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/$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
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20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Danielle McLaughlin
Carly Sikorski
Sebastian Hill
Nancy Salter
Antoinette Vargas
Mary Lotter
Elizabeth McIntosh
Q.
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ELA Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
ELA Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
August 18, 2015
Hubbard
PAAAS
PHS
Cedarbrook
PHS
PHS
BOAACD
$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/$200.00
Educational Services - K-5 School Grade Band Teams – Summer Grade Level Math Articulation
Workshops – (C&I Agenda – May19, 2015 pg. 40) Additions
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The workshops will assist teachers in understanding the math content and instructional strategies for each
grade level, utilizing the district-curriculum for instruction, developing assessments, and how to use the My
Math text as a resource. The workshop is designed to develop a grade band cohort of teachers from each
elementary school in understanding the district instructional focus for mathematics for the 2015-2016 school
year.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the compensation for the dates of August 24,
2015 – August 27, 2015 to the following staff not to exceed $4,900.00:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Name
Terri Abano
Yanira Guardado
Josephine Jorge
Elsa Rodriguez
Arithia Furqaan
Rosemary Clark
Patricia Liberatos
Position
Elementary Teacher/Woodland
Elementary Teacher/Cook
Elementary Teacher/Washington
$35.00 per hr./$700.00
$35.00 per hr./$700.00
$35.00 per hr./$700.00
$35.00 per hr./$700.00
$35.00 per hr./$700.00
$35.00 per hr./$700.00
$35.00 per hr./$700.00
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R.
Human Resources - Mentoring Fees Amended – Additional Staff - (HR Agenda, June 23, 2015
pg. 63)
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 2014-2015 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
Bettie Quinn*
English Teacher/Hubbard
$110.00
*Funds will be payable to the estate of the deceased.
S.
Maxson Middle School – 2014-2015 SCiP/Leadership Team – Addendum (C & I Agenda – June
23, 2015 – pg. 110)
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS The Superintendent of Schools
recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
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.
Maxson Middle School is seeking the opportunity for SCiP/Leadership Team to work together to build a strong
leadership team and meet the demands of providing exceptional educational opportunities for our students and
focused value-added professional development for staff. The SCiP/Leadership Team will enhance:
 Formalization of the school Data Team
 QSR
 SIP implementation and monitoring
 Data Review-Student Achievement, Climate and Culture
 PLC Training
SCiP/Leadership Team will work proactively in preparation for the coming school year (2015-2016).
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By doing so, a total of ten (10) teachers comprise the school SCiP/Leadership Team. Teachers will be
compensated at a rate of $100.00/day for five (5) days, August 13, 17-20, 2015.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Maxson Middle School SCiP/Leadership Team to
meet in preparation for school year 2015-2016 (August 13, 17-20, 2015); total cost will not exceed $5,000.00.
The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to FY15 NCLB Title I - 200-100
account.
1.
2.
T.
Name
Robert Davis
Kristine Norat
Position
Guidance Counselor
ELA Teacher
$100.00 per day/$500.00
$100.00 per day/$500.00
Plainfield Public Schools – Summer School – Addendum - Additional Staff and Extension (C & I
Agenda – June 23, 2015 pg. 104)
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement: To actively engage families and communities in a meaningful,
structured, and productive manner that promotes learning and cooperation.
RESOLUTION
students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, achieve academic, and life-long success.
This exposure and engagement will enable targeted groups of students (Pre-K to 12th Grade) to increase
learning, earn units, improve grade point average, and/or accelerate matriculation through the District’s
required curriculum. Such extended summer school and learning opportunities may be provided to students
within the school District at no charge to eligible and/or targeted students, as per N.J.A.C. 6A:32-10.
Plainfield Public Schools will provide available remedial opportunities to students in grade 12 required for
graduation and for students in grades K-11. These opportunities will be provided to students in the required
courses of literacy, mathematics, social studies, and/or technology. Direct teacher instruction and/or
technology-based interventions will comprise the delivery model for these areas.
Additionally, English Language Learners and Special Education students in selected grades will be provided
an opportunity to extend their learning as reflected in the appropriate curriculum for ELL student or IEP for
Special Education students.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve the Plainfield Summer School Program, in
operation from July 1, 2015 to August 7, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The summer session will be for students
in grade 12 to establish requirements for graduation; students in grades K-11 for remediation and support; ELL
students as available funding and eligibility permits and as reflected in their curriculum; and Special Education
students, as per their IEP. These opportunities will be extended, contingent upon student enrollment, available
staff, District, state, and federal funding, as permitted by and/or required by law.
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1.
2.
3.
U.
Name
Ashley Eddy
Aliase AndersonWallace
Tranace Quarles
Position
Supplemental
Instruction
Teacher/SOAR
Teacher Assistant/Soar
Location
Cedarbrook
Rate of Pay/Maximum
$35.00 per hr./$3,360.00
Date/Time
July 6, 2015 – July 30, 2015
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cedarbrook
$14.00 per hr./$1,344.00
Teacher Assistant
Maxson
$14.00 per hr./$1,344.00
July 6, 2015 – July 30, 2015
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
July 6, 2015 – July 30, 2015
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
District - Compensation for Staff Appointed by the Board of Education Who Serve as
lunchroom/breakfast supervisors/assistants/bus duty for the 2015 – 2016 school year.
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, 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 non
certified 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)
V.
Intramurals – 2015-2016
RESOLUTION
their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing enrichment in such extra curricular
activities such as the performing arts, student government, athletic teams and social skills.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education recognizes that these components are important in
educating the whole child therefore, it is recommended that permission be granted to each school Intramural
Units (extra curricular activities, i.e. clubs and teams) and that staff be compensated as per the PEA Guide.
An intramural unit is valued at $274.00 and funded by each school’s individual stipend account.
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Human Resources
Name
Position
Activity
# Units
Stipend
1.
Yateesha Davis
Locker Room Asst.
Legendary Dancers
2
$548.00
2.
Celia Bouffidis
Library Club
2
$548.00
3.
Kyle Woodard
Art Teacher
Art Club
1
$274.00
4.
Jerome Jackson
Social Studies Teacher
National Junior H.S.
2
$548.00
5.
Erica Campbell
Science Teacher
STEM 1 Program
2
$548.00
6.
Eladio Reyes
Soccer
2
$548.00
7.
Celia Bouffidis
Battle of the Books
2
$548.00
8.
Brenda Noble
Steppers
2
$548.00
9.
Jillian Almeda
Science Teacher
Science Club
1
$274.00
10. Rebeca Allain
Science Teacher
Science Club
1
$274.00
11. Douglass Way
Teacher Assistant
Chess Club
2
$548.00
12. Richard Goddard
Teacher Assistant
Digital Photography
2
$548.00
13. Kristine Norat
Teacher ELA
2
$548.00
14. Charlotte Banks*
15. Eva Petrus-Burrows*
Art Teacher/Cook School
School
Mural Renovation
Club
Annie Production
National Honor
Society
2
1
$548.00
$274.00
*2014-2015
W.
Extra-Curricular – Maxson School (Clubs and Teams) – 2015 - 2016
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all Plainfield Public Schools.
The superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing enrichment in such extra-curricular
activities such as the performing arts, student government, athletic teams and social skills.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education recognizes that these components are important in
educating the whole child therefore, it is recommended that permission be granted to each school for extracurricular activities, i.e. clubs and teams and that staff be compensated as per the PEA extra-curricular salary
guide.
Name
Position
Activity
Stipend
1.
Celia Bouffidis
Yearbook
$1,179.00
2.
Peter Brehm
Music Teacher
AV Club
$2,251.00
3.
Ayesha Howard
Social Worker
Newspaper
$589.50
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X.
4.
Kristine Norat
ELA Teacher
Newspaper
$589.50
5.
Brenda Noble
Student Council
$1,125.50
6.
Eban Gibson
Math Teacher
Student Council
$1,125.50
7.
Janyce Gwyn
Teacher/Maxson
Gospel Choir
$459.75
8.
Tranace Quarles
Assistant/Maxson
Gospel Choir
$459.75
9.
Steven Gable
Teacher/Maxson
Gospel Choir
$459.75
10.
Eric Lurie
Teacher/Maxson
Robotics
$589.50
11.
Randy Granda
Teacher/Maxson
Robotics
$589.50
Maxson School –After School and Saturday Detention Program
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education approves the implementation of the After School and Saturday Detention
Program for the school year 2015-2016 as reinforcement of academic excellence, attendance requirement and
behavior. The hours of operation will be Tuesday through Friday 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:0010:00 a.m.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield of Education approves the listed staff members below at $28.00 per hour to
monitor and supervise the After School and Saturday Detention Program as needed for the school year 20152016, not to exceed $3,093.00 (54hours). The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to 24STIPENDS.
1.
Name
Jerome Jackson
2.
Janyce Gwyn
Position
School/Location
Social
Studies Maxson
Teacher
ELA Teacher
Maxson
$28.00 per hr./$1,512.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,512.00
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Y.
PAAAS Orientation
Goal 5: Family Engagement
To actively engage families and communities in a meaningful, structured, and productive manner that
promotes learning and cooperation.
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education agrees that if a teacher is required to attend a school wide function, the
teacher shall be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per period during the 2015 – 2016 school year.
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 27, 2015 from 9:00a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Teachers will also be in attendance at the Parent Orientation on August 27, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Name
1. Vanessa Adams
2. Carol Afriyie
3. Sergio Almeida
4. Johanna Amaro
5. Taryn Aguirre
6. David Ault
7. Vincent Barracato
8. Corey Carter
9. Roger Cavallo
10. Jennifer Collins
11. Paul D’Amico
12. Oscar Feijoo
13. Deborah Ford
14. Daniel Gold
15. Samantha Gonnelli
16. Lauren Guenette
17. Laura Hoyos
18. Vicki Jenkins
19. Glen Johnstone
20. Jennifer Kaminski
21. Onekka Kimble
22. Arlen Klinger
23. Sang Lee
24. Jerry Lester
25. Kelli Leunes
Position
French Teacher
Biology Teacher
Spanish Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
Math Teacher
English Teacher
TV Production
Science Teacher
Dance Teacher
Science Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Math Teacher
Visual/Graphic Arts Teacher
Dance Teacher
Nurse
Math Teacher
Instrumental Teacher
Technology Teacher
Math Teacher
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
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27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
Z.
Joy Marcus
Thelma Matthews
Stephanie McIntyre
Othell Miller
Francis Nelson
Ann Nettingham
Joey Panchenko
John Pearson
Michael Pisani
Paola Rached
Marc Rosen
Carly Sikorski
Leon Thomas
Shauna VieBrock
Gloria Villaquiran
Emily Warunek
Gregory Williams
Jillian Winhold
Edward Yapczenski
Science Teacher
Technology Teacher
Theater Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Finance Teacher
ELA Teacher
Science Teacher
Visual Arts Teacher
Science Teacher
Language Arts Teacher
Math Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Vocal Music Teacher
Instrumental Teacher
English Teacher
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
$35.00 per hr./$192.50
PHS Before School, After School and Saturday Detention Programs
Goal 4: Safe Learning Environment
Human Resources
To provide a safe, secure, professional and clean environment for students, staff and members of the
community.
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to providing safe, secure, professional, and clean environments
for students, staff, and members of the community. As part of efforts to provide a safe learning environment, it
is recommended that three (3) staff members monitor and supervise the After School and Saturday Detention
Program to ensure compliance of tasks.
Plainfield High School has been involved in the Before School, After School and Saturday Detention Programs
since 1992. The Before School, After School and Saturday Detention Programs will reinforce academic
excellence, attendance requirements and behavior modification. The Before School, After School and
Saturday Detention Programs will be offered from September 8, 2015 to June 17, 2016 at Plainfield High
School, Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. –
12:00 p.m. The listed staff members will conduct a successful self-study, using a strategic planning model that
is easily aligned to the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and state/local initiatives. Teachers will
work a maximum of five hours per week at a rate of $28.00 per hour. Compensation for the teachers in the
Before School, and After School Detention Programs will be at a maximum of $5,040.00. Compensation for
teachers in the Saturday Detention Program will be at a maximum of $3,136.00.
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Human Resources
RESOLVED, that Plainfield Board of Education approves the listed staff below to monitor and supervise the
Before School, After School and Saturday Detention Programs at $28.00 per hour, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from September 8, 2015 to June
17, 2016. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 15-140100180101C-25-0000 (PHS Teacher Stipends). (C & I August 4, 2015)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Z1.
Name
Francisco Farfan
Norris Dow
Clinton Jones
Bernard Gmitter
James Eubanks
Joan Perez-Valle
Lorio Eorio
Jasmin Jones
William Worobetz
Amy Ibrahim
Position
Spanish Teacher
Social Studies
Physical Education
ROTC Teacher
ROTC Teacher
Special Needs
CTE Teacher
Special Needs
Science Teacher
Science Teacher
$28.00 per hr./$5,040.00
$28.00 per hr./$5,040.00
$28.00 per hr./$5,040.00
$28.00 per hr./$5,040.00
$28.00 per hr./$5,040.00
$28.00 per hr./$5,040.00
$28.00 per hr./$3,136.00
$28.00 per hr./$3,136.00
$28.00 per hr./$3,136.00
$28.00 per hr./$3,136.00
Compensation for Class Coverage
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education agrees that if a teacher is required to utilize his/her unassigned time for the
purpose of substitution; such teacher shall be compensated at the rate of $22.00 per period during the 2014 –
2015 school year.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves compensation for the following individuals for
class coverage in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article XII.A:
Human Resources
Name
Position/Location
Maximum Amount
1.
Angelica Salazar
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/Barlow
$242.00
2.
Sandy Arboleda
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/Cedarbrook
$66.00
3.
Deitria Battle
Elementary Teacher/Cedarbrook
$66.00
4.
Renee Davis
$66.00
5.
Laura Ferguson
Language Arts Teacher/Cedarbrook
$154.00
6.
Jillian Gladstein
$22.00
7.
Eric Halpern
Science Teacher/Cedarbrook
$154.00
8.
Yanilda Holguin
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/Cedarbrook
$22.00
9.
Jean Joseph
Social Studies Teacher/Cedarbrook
$110.00
10.
Alicia N. Migliore
$66.00
11.
Felicia Petway
$22.00
12.
Adriana Rivera
$176.00
13.
L. Kay Rolle’-Lucky
Social Studies Teacher/Cedarbrook
$66.00
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Human Resources
14.
Wendy Webster
$176.00
15.
Arithia FurQaan
$22.00
16.
Josephine Ghee
$22.00
17.
Diana Caspao
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/ Clinton
$176.00
18.
Laura Christiansen
Elementary Teacher/Clinton
$286.00
19.
Audrey Fenton
$308.00
20.
Tiffanie Frazier
$22.00
21.
Kathleen Kraft
$198.00
22.
Jenny Jasko
$66.00
23.
Karen Pacifico
$220.00
24.
Sentheia McLeod
$44.00
25.
Elaine Reinman
Supplemental Instruction Teacher/Clinton
$110.00
26.
Aaron Richard
$308.00
27.
Gilda Stanton
$242.00
28.
Gabriela Zanatta
$242.00
29.
Emma Anderson
Elementary Teacher/Evergreen
$154.00
30.
Byron Cevallos
$132.00
31.
Monique Davis
$44.00
32.
Margaret Dawe
$154.00
33.
Claire Emmanuel
$176.00
34.
Sandra Gil
$110.00
35.
Gina Iacocca
$220.00
36.
Kenyetta Knight
$198.00
37.
Gabriela Lazeration
176.00
38.
Samantha Lopez
$110.00
39.
Luanne Lohman DiCicco
$110.00
40.
Martina Marrone
$44.00
41.
Yvonne Maynor
$44.00
42.
Yaney Novo
$154.00
43.
Antoinette Ramirez
$22.00
44.
Ana M. Ramos-Saenz
$198.00
45.
Gina Del Rosario
$154.00
46.
Alina Rubio
$110.00
47.
Caroline Ruiz
$154.00
48.
Zena D. Young
$286.00
49.
LaWanda Bost
Elementary Teacher/Jefferson
$132.00
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Human Resources
50.
Constance Brown-Anderson
$66.00
51.
Andrienne Cusick
$110.00
52.
Lori Davis
$66.00
53.
Isabella DeSantis-Brady
$44.00
54.
Nataly Diaz
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Jefferson
$66.00
55.
Dennise Dillon
$132.00
56.
Maudeline Gayle-Roberts
$132.00
57.
Lamont Harris
Special Education Teacher/Jefferson
$88.00
58.
Yolanda Hughes
$176.00
59.
Kristina Jerome
$110.00
60.
Melissa Logan
$132.00
61.
Nichoela Lynton
$132.00
62.
Bridget Molnar
$198.00
63.
Cheryl Nagel-Smiley
Special Education Teacher/Jefferson
$198.00
64.
Guillermo Pena
$88.00
65.
Maria Perez
$242.00
66.
Barbara Plummer
$66.00
67.
Maria Rodriguez
$154.00
68.
Yaneth Sierra
$176.00
69.
Donna Smith
$88.00
70.
Pepper Stackhouse
$88.00
71.
Joanna Valdez
$198.00
72.
Ellen Zelnock
$308.00
73.
Lina Cruz
$22.00
74.
Johanna Heredia
$22.00
75.
Trinette Nugent
$22.00
76.
Luz Sepulveda
$22.00
77.
Ronald Umana
Health & P.E. Teacher/Washington
$22.00
78.
Eric Orlando
Health & P.E. Teacher/Washington
$22.00
79.
Teri Abano
$176.00
80.
Antonia Atkins
$132.00
81.
Joanne Barrett
$528.00
82.
Kelsey Brown
Special Education Teacher/Woodland
$22.00
83.
Virginia Christmas
$88.00
84.
Joseph Clark
$154.00
85.
Melinda Gonzalez
$154.00
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86.
Yanira Guardado
$22.00
87.
Rashanna Harmon
$264.00
88.
Samantha Hunter
$198.00
89.
Delores Jackson
$22.00
90.
Luis Mayancela
Bilingual Elementary Teacher/Woodland
$330.00
91.
Irene Mitta
Art Teacher/Woodland
$22.00
92.
Marilyn Pisano
$110.00
93.
Stephanie Prybella
$132.00
94.
Elsa Rodriguez
$176.00
95.
Nicole Smith
$44.00
96.
Loretta Taylor
$66.00
97.
Reginald Clark
Social Studies Teacher/BOAACD
$2,992.00
98.
Sophia Milwood-Harrison
Science Teacher/BOAACD
$5,544.00
99.
Gregory Powell
Technology Teacher/BOAACD
$4,026.00
100.
Felix Romero
Health & P.E. Teacher/BOAACD
$572.00
101.
Natasha DeJesus
Special Education Teacher/ Maxson
$1,430.00
102.
Charline Patternella
Elementary Teacher/Maxson
$308.00
103.
Paul D’Amico
TV Production/PAAAS
$22.00
104.
Oscar Feijo
Science Teacher/PAAAS
$308.00
105.
Deborah Ford
Dance Teacher/PAAAS
$770.00
106.
Lauren Guenette
Math Teacher/PAAAS
$44.00
107.
Jennifer Kaminski
Social Studies Teacher/PAAAS
$132.00
108.
Arlen Klinger
Math Teacher/PAAAS
$66.00
109.
Sang Lee
Music Teacher/PAAAS
$154.00
110.
Jerry Lester
Computer Teacher/PAAAS
$66.00
111.
Joy E. Marcus
$176.00
112.
Joey Panchenko
Business Org. Teacher/PAAAS
$66.00
113.
Michael Pisani
Science Teacher/PAAAS
$352.00
114.
Sandra Schultz
Language Arts Teacher/PAAAS
$22.00
115.
Shauna VieBrock
Health & P.E. Teacher/PAAAS
$3,344.00
116.
Edward Yapczenski
Health & P.E. Teacher/PAAAS
$3,824.00
Total Amount
$36,604.00
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Human Resources
Z2.
Professional Growth Reimbursement
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education recognizes the value of professional growth as represented
by courses designed to improve an employee’s effectiveness in the District by providing partial reimbursement
to employees for expenses incurred in approved courses. The listed individuals presented approved
coursework in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining and contractual
agreements for a pro-rated payment for August 2015 in the amount indicated below.
Name
Position
Location
Amount
Spanish Teacher
Elementary Teacher/ESL
Kindergarten Teacher
Bilingual Education Teacher
PAAAS
Jefferson
Cedarbrook
PHS
$1,734.91
$867.46
$3,202.47
$1,088.44
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Johanna Amaro
Indra Barreto
Deitria Battle
Alissa Marie Bunty
Shust
Celsa Burgos
Erica Tina Campbell
Diana Caspao
Virginia Christmas
Natasha Cox
Tristian Cox
Rose Cruz
Oscar Feijoo
Sandra Gil
English Teacher
Science Teacher
Elementary
Elementary Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Science Teacher
Dual Language Teacher
Barlow
Maxson
Clinton
Woodland
Hubbard
PHS
Barlow
PAAAS
Evergreen
$1,991.54
$1,709.27
$1,009.00
$978.80
$2,080.15
$2,080.15
$1,025.19
$804.65
$978.80
14.
Melissa Grau
Cedarbrook
$1,957.60
15.
Patrick Giple
Supv. Testing
Hubbard/Stillman
$417.64
16.
Yanira Guardado
Woodland
$1,957.60
17.
English Teacher
Barlow
$1,367.03
18.
19.
20.
Yackeline GutierrezTorres
Lamont Harris
Carolyn Huggins
Jose Ladino Santos
Teacher Assistant
Jefferson
Cook
Maxson
$1,957.60
$1,844.72
$978.80
21.
Samantha Lopez
Evergreen
$867.46
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Stan Lysenko
Eric Orlando
Jean Petiote
Sarah Pretty
Carlos Rivera
Mary Silva
Monique Smith-Brenya
Science Teacher
Math Teacher
Elementary Teacher
PHS History Teacher
Hubbard
Washington
PHS
Cook
PHS
Stillman
Evergreen
$867.46
$1,957.60
$2,134.98
$1,067.49
$1,100.56
$2,128.53
$2,134.98
29.
Domecq Smith
Music Teacher
Cook
$355.83
1.
2.
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Human Resources
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
Steven Stibich
Loretta Taylor
Corey Tucker
Gloria Villaquiran
Antoinette Adams
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Business Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Vice Principal
Evergreen
Woodland
PHS
PAAAS
Special Services
$3,442.73
$978.80
$1,114.25
$1,817.75
$1,324.00
35.
36.
37.
Kwame Asante
Angela Bento
Yvonne Breauxsaus
Kevin Stansbury
Hubbard
PAAAS
Administration
Bldg.
PAAAS/Jefferson
$9,720.00
$1,828.50
$1,842.00
38.
Principal
Principal
Director, Planning
Research/Evaluation (Testing)
Vice Principal
Z3.
$3,792.00
Job Descriptions
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED that the Plainfield Board of Education review and approves the following job descriptions:
Director Special Projects (Professional Development/Teacher Effectiveness)
Director for Planning, Research, Evaluation (Testing)
Chief Information and Technology Officer
Z4. Termination of Staff Member
The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, the adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the termination of a staff member whose name is
on file with the Board Secretary.
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REPORT OF THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
A. Field Trip
(1) National Constitution Center – Philadelphia, PA
Strategic Plan Link
Goa1: Learning Outcomes:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and
reach their full potential. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring
all students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, achieve academic, and lifelong success.
In celebration of Constitution Day, Frederic W. Cook Elementary Schools’ 4 th and 5th grade will
participate in school-wide activities related to the Constitution and American History. The culminating
activity will result in seventy (70) 4th and 5th grade students, along with fifteen (15) chaperones,
traveling to the National Constitution Center, in Philadelphia, PA, Thursday, September 17, 2015.
Transportation will be provided by Amaker and Porterfield. The breakdown is as follows:
Departure / Return
8:00 AM / 5:00 PM
Transportation
2 Buses/$1,560.00
Admission
Free
Total Cost
$1,560.00
Cook School students and chaperones will experience signature attractions, such as, Freedom Rising
and Signers’ Hall, view an original copy of the Bill of Rights, Kids Town Hall with Supreme Court
Justice Stephen Breyer, enjoy craft activities, sign our giant Constitution, meet founding fathers, and
enjoy a piece of birthday cake.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Frederic W. Cook Schools’ seventy (70)
4th and 5th grade students, along with fifteen (15) chaperones to travel to the National Constitution
Center in Philadelphia, PA, September 17, 2015 – total cost not to exceed $1,560.00. The availability
of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 15-000-270000-512A-15-0000
(Field Trip Transportation).
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B. Professional Development
(1) Rutgers: Structured Learning Experience (SLE) Workshops
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled, and dedicated
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative and administrative staff
members to participate in out of district professional opportunities.
Laurel Edwards-Clark, Special Education Teacher at Plainfield High School, will attend two (2)
Structured Learning Experience (SLE) training workshops at Rutgers, The State University of New
Jersey. The breakdown is as follows:
Workshop 1
Days Attending
October 7 – 8, 2015
Workshop 2
Days Attending
October 13 – 15, 2015
Total Cost - $505.00
Cost
$205.00
Cost
$300.00
Structured Learning Experiences (SLE) are experiential, supervised, in-depth learning experiences
that are designed to offer students the opportunity to more fully explore career interest within one or
more of the Career Clusters. Each district board of education is required to ensure that students with
disabilities receive structured learning experiences pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14 and N.J.A.C. 6a:194.1. The SLE training workshops at The State University of New Jersey will qualify the participant to
become certified as an SLE Teacher as required by the NJDOE.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Ms. Laurel Edwards-Clark to attend two
Structured Learning Experience (SLE) training workshops at Rutgers – total cost not to exceed
$505.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 20251-200000-320A-32-0000 (IDEA Professional and Technical Service).
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(2) District Professional Development Institutes: Technology K-12 October/November 2015
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 the students. 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 and PARCC preparation, achieve academic
and life-long success. The District is committed to raising the standards and student performance
through providing sustained professional development for staff.
The Department of Science and Instructional Technology has identified Logic Wing, as the
professional development provider for Google Applications and Certification. Logic Wing has been
providing professional development across the country and is a direct partner with Google.
This professional development is an extension of the professional development Logic Wing provided
during the November 2014 and Summer Technology Camp 2015 District professional development
day provided to the Plainfield Public School teachers by Google, which was at no cost to the District.
The breakdown for the professional development is as follows:
Workshop Presenters
October 9, 2015
# of Presenters
Rate of Pay
2
$1,500.00 per day
# of sessions
4
Cost
$3,000.00
Workshop Presenters
November 3, 2015
# of Presenters
Rate of Pay
2
$1,500.00 per day
# of sessions
4
Cost
$3,000.00
The alignment of the digital transformation in the classroom has created the need to provide intensive
learning opportunities related to the specialized and common content knowledge required for
technology integration and educational pedagogy. This new educational era demands highlyeffective, high-quality instruction that makes a difference for students and teachers.
A K-12 Technology Professional Development Institute hosted by Logic Wing Google Certified
Professional Development Providers will provide the opportunity for K-12 teachers to become Google
Certified Instructors, in tiered levels of Google Classroom Applications. These individuals will become
core building resources providers. As such, we must begin to look even more closely at the
professional development provided in an effort to support building effective teacher practice. The
Science and Instructional Technology Department has identified the need to establish an In-District
Summer Professional Development Technology Institute. This institute will address:
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In-District Professional Development Institutes: Technology K-12… (cont’d)
A. The technology integration practices required to effectively engage students in critical thinking
and meeting the standards in a progressive, student-centered way
B. Training in best practices to develop essential understandings about conferring and translate
these understandings into effective instructional technology practice. Training will be
conducted by trained science/technology professionals.
The workshop offerings are designed to assist teachers in understanding student-centered learning,
as it is related to the demands of 21st Century Technology and districts 1:1 Device Initiative, and also
provide them with the strategies to foster effective technology instructional practice.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the establishment of the In-District
Professional Development and payment to Logic Wing – total cost not to exceed $6,000.00. The
availability for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-223000-320T-260000 (Curr Instruct Staff Training Consultant).
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(3) English Language Arts Teacher Leadership Cohort
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
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
Common Core State 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.
These Teacher Leaders Members will include certificated teachers from schools across the District,
representing a cross-section of grade level, and will be expected to become positive role models who
will provide team‐building leadership within their schools and who will serve as resources for
instructional best practices.
A number of 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 2015-16 school year. Teacher Leaders will also have the opportunity to facilitate
parent workshops.
Meetings/workshops
# of Hours
6
Rate
$28.00
Positions
15
Cost
$2,520.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the continuation of a Teacher
Leadership Cohort for English Language Arts – total cost not to exceed $2,520.00. The total cost will
shall not exceed $2,520.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 11-000-223000-320T-26-0000 (Curr Instruct Staff Training Consultant).
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August 18, 2015
(4) Rutgers University – Literacy Network Meetings 2015-16
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to have staff members participate in out of district
Professional Development opportunities.
Attendance at the Rutgers University Center for Literacy Development Network Meetings (series of 4
network meetings, plus annual conference), throughout the 2015-16 school year, at Rutgers
University, New Brunswick Campus, will provide practical lessons to improve teaching and learning.
The Department of English Language Arts has established a partnership with Rutgers University to
support research-based professional development initiatives. Through the literacy network meetings,
participants will gain a deeper understanding of instructional practices that help students make
meaning of complex text and improve writing skills.
The ELA Supervisors, named below, will attend the four (4) Rutgers University Network Meetings,
plus the annual Reading and Writing Conference:
ELA Supervisors
Joan Cansdale – Secondary
Donna Mullaney – Elementary
Total Cost (Meetings/Conference)
$1,200.00
The series will include the following national presenters:




Debbie Diller: Growing Independent Learners: From Standards to Stations
MaryEllen Vogt: Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) for Classroom Teachers and ELL Teachers:
Providing Best Practice in Vocabulary and Comprehension Instruction
Nancy Frey: Rigorous Reading: Five Access Points for Teaching Complex Texts and Other
Comprehension Strategies
Penny Kittle: Focus on Writing Craft
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves ELA Supervisors, Joan Cansdale and
Donna Mullaney to attend the four (4) Rutgers University Network Meetings, plus the annual Reading
and Writing Conference – total cost not to exceed $1,200.00. The availability of funds for this item has
been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-221000-500A-26-0000 (Other Purchased Serv
{400-500}).
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August 18, 2015
C. Grants
(1) Acceptance of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Grant SY 2015- 2016
Strategic Plan Link
The Superintendent of School recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grant is applied for yearly. It is an entitlement grant
funded by the Federal government through the New Jersey Department of Education. The BASIC grant
allocation is $2,028,328 of which 15% is allocated for mandated coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)
and $310,974 is allocated for non-public proportionate share. The Preschool grant allocation is $44,835, nonpublic share (Basic ages 3-21), $22,360 and non-public share (Pre-school ages 3-5). The grant period begins
July 1, 2015, and ends June 30, 2016.
This grant will provide funds to supplement the payment of tuition and the purchase of materials and services
for special education students ages three through twenty-one. Fifteen (15) percent of these funds will be
utilized to track, coordinate and implement early intervening services for those non-classified African American
students in kindergarten through grade twelve who have not been identified as needing special education or
related services, but are at risk and therefore require additional academic and behavioral supports through
coordinated early intervening services. Although this in an entitlement grant, an application must be submitted.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to approve the acceptance
of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B grant to support educational programs in the district.
Funding
Source
FY2015- 2016
Individuals with
Disabilities
Education
Improvement
Act, Part B
Program Description
Basic (ages 3-21) - Provides tuition, services, supplies and materials for
special education students.
Amount
Basic:
$2,028,328
Administrator
Antoinette
Adams
CEIS – 15% of IDEA - Funds for children in grades K-12 not currently
identified as children with disabilities, but who need additional academic and
behavioral support to succeed general education environment.
CEIS: $310,974
Antoinette
Adams
Pre-School - Funds are used to provide services and materials for preschool
students with disabilities ages 3-5.
Pre-School:
$44,835
Antoinette
Adams
Nonpublic Proportionate Share (Basic ages 3-21) - Provides services to
students with disabilities who are parentally placed in private schools located
within the school district.
Nonpublic
Proportionate
Share: $22,360
Antoinette
Adams
Nonpublic Proportionate Share (Preschool ages 3-5) - Provides services to
students with disabilities who are parentally placed in pre-school private
schools located within the district.
Nonpublic
Proportionate
Share: $362
Antoinette
Adams
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August 18, 2015
(2) 21st CCLC/SBYS Summer Learning Camp – Collaborator Agreement
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS; increase percentage of
students demonstrating academic progress; improve attendance rate; decrease suspension rate.
Goal 5: Community & Family Engagement:
To actively engage families and communities in a meaningful, structured, and productive manner that
promotes learning and cooperation; increase number of parents attending school sponsored parent
events/workshops; Increase number of community partnerships
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative and administrative staff
members to participate in out-of-district professional development opportunities.
The Plainfield Board of Education will enter into an agreement for the purpose of rendering
enrichment learning and mentoring services for students participating in the 2015 21 st CCLC/SBYS
Summer Learning Camp at the PHS and Clinton Elementary School Sites (grades 4-12) with the
following collaborator:
Sigma Community Enrichment Initiative (SCEI) - Butterflies (eight {8} workshops), and Man Up
(eight {8} workshops), are gender specific, personal development and vision building clubs that
encourage positive development to elementary and middle school youth. Education workshops will
take place at the 21st CCLC Summer Sites; facilitated around the areas of conflict resolution, college
career readiness, and academic excellence. The breakdown is as follows:
Total Students
115
Number of
Sessions
16
Number of Hours
Per Session
2
Cost Per
Session
$190.00
Total Cost
$3,040.00
This collaborator is included in the 2014-2015 SY 21st CCLC Grant application and has a documented
history of demonstrating expertise in its 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
NCLB Act 2001, Title IV, Part B). The program collaborator will provide essential services as
identified in the 2014-2015 SY 21st CCLC Grant application’s project activity plan.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Plainfield Public Schools to enter into a
contractual agreement with SCEI 4 Life to deliver sixteen (16), two- (2) hour education workshops –
total cost not to exceed $3,040.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 20-453-100000-300A-38-0000 (21st CCLC Instructional Purchased Professional
Services).
Business Meeting
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August 18, 2015
D. 1:1 Information Session and Tablet Distribution – 2015-2016
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative staff members to perform
additional assignments within our District.
reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for parental
involvement and ensuring all parents understand the importance of digital literacy and the
responsibilities of utilizing and maintaining the 1:1 devices.
These meeting will serve the purpose of working with parents in small groups to receive core
information and assist with filling out the appropriate paperwork.
Staff will be compensated at the PEA contractual rate of $35.00 per hour/per person. The breakdown
is as follows:
Participants/Schools
Grade 6 / New students
Grade 6 / New students
Maxson 7th and 8th
Hubbard 7th and 8th
PAAAS 7th – 12th
PHS
PHS
PHS
Date
Aug. 24
Aug. 25
Aug. 26
Aug. 27
Aug. 31
Sept. 1
Sept. 2
Sept. 3
Staff
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Cost Per Person
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
$140.00
Total Per Evening
$700.00
$700.00
$700.00
$700.00
$700.00
$700.00
$700.00
$700.00
Total Cost
$5,600.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the 2015 Tablet Distribution for grades
6-12 information meetings – total cost not to exceed $5,600.00. The availability of funds for this item
has been verified and will be charged to the account 11-000-221000-104B-26-0000 (Curriculum
Stipends).
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August 18, 2015
E. Istation – Charles H. Stillman
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities for and
ensuring all students meet the Common Core, achieve academic, and life-long success.
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
The cost to fund Istation for all Stillman students in kindergarten through fifth grade is $6,900.00.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Istation Reading for all Charles H.
Stillman students - kindergarten through fifth grade – total cost not to exceed $6,900.00. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 15-190-100018610A-20-0000 (Stillman General Supplies).
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August 18, 2015
F. Dr. Clifford Lisman – Preschool Dental Screenings
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing services to assure
students are provided health services as required by New Jersey statute and ensuring all students
achieve academic and life-long success.
In order to comply with New Jersey Department of Education requirements, the District board of
education must ensure that basic health services are provided to all enrolled preschool children, and
at a minimum, child health services shall include dental screenings.
The Plainfield Board of Education will enter into agreement with Clifford Lisman, DMD to provide
dental screenings to preschool students during the 2015-16 school year. The screenings are to be
performed at the Plainfield Early Childhood locations – the breakdown is as follows:
Number of Students
1,500
Cost Per Student
$5.00
Total Cost
$7,500.00
Dr. Lisman is a member of Dental Health Associates, P.A. which has offices at nine (9) locations
across New Jersey, including 200 West Second Street, Unit 109, Plainfield, New Jersey.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves entering into agreement with
Clifford Lisman, DMD, to provide dental screenings to preschool students for the 2015-2016 school
year – total cost not to exceed $7,500.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and
will be charged account 20-218-200000-329A-34-0000 (ECPA Other Purchase Professional).
Business Meeting
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August 18, 2015
G. Standard Solution, LLC – 2015-2016
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
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.
Plainfield High School has identified Standard Solutions, LLC, a team of educational consultants that
specializes in curriculum, instruction and assessment to conduct twenty-four (24) days of professional
development, improved instruction and assessment, in-class support and product review in the areas
of Language Arts and Mathematics, and grant access to the Standard Solution, LLC website for the
2015-2016 school year for teachers of those subject areas.
The Standard Solutions, LLC consultants will:

Conduct professional development workshops in Mathematics and Language Arts 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 11 classrooms.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to Standard Solutions, LLC in
an amount not to exceed $43,600.00. The availability for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 20-271-200000-302A-25-0000 (Title IIA PHS Edu Consultant Serv).
Business Meeting
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August 18, 2015
H. Acellus Online Program – 2015-16
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
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.
Acellus is a computerized learning system for delivering self-paced instruction in an Interactive
format. The Acellus system provides schools with online courses designed to help students gain
missing credits needed for graduation. Acellus courses are taught via video instruction, and
combined with adaptive and interactive assessments on each concept. The Acellus Mathematics and
Language Arts are aligned to the Common Core Standards.
Plainfield High School has been approved for an Acellus Grant of $23,325.00 for the 2015-2016. The
District’s contribution is $10.00 per student-equivalent to $16,050.00, which is not covered by the
grant.
RESOLVED, that Plainfield Board of Education approves the Acellus Online Program for the 20152016 school year – total cost not to exceed $16,050.00. The availability of funds for this item has
been verified and will be charged to account 15-190-100001-320A-25-0000 (PHS Prof Services).
Business Meeting
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August 18, 2015
I. After School Academy at Evergreen Elementary School - The Center for Mathematics,
Science and Computer Education (CMSCE) at Rutgers University
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS and encourage students
already achieving proficiency to continue their academic success.
RESOLUTION
.
ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, achieve academic,
and life-long success.
To improve the awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the
Evergreen Elementary School through a comprehensive, integrated, progressive STEM Program
based upon sound teaching, learning and creating principles.
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education at Rutgers University has a long
history of working and assisting teachers and their students in offering high quality professional
development and educationally rich programs. CMSCE proposes to conduct an After School
Academy for the Plainfield Public School District.
Dates /Time
Oct. 7, 2015 to Jan. 27, 2016
Location / Grades
Evergreen – 3rd/ 4th
Total Cost to Evergreen/District
$4,000.00
The After School Academy will focus on mechanical engineering, technology and mathematics.
Scholars will work together in groups to understand the design process and the concepts related to
the challenge such as engineering, packaging and manufacturing. The scholars will work not only
with their peers but with the Rutgers University facilitators. Through this hand-on experience and
challenging work we expect the After School Academy Scholars to increase their thinking, learning,
creating and developing an appreciation and love for Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM). Activities will include but not limited to:
Engineering Ice Cream from Design to Distribution
Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Computer Engineering
 Weeks 1-3: Engineering Ice Cream
 Weeks 4-5: Packaging Ice Cream
 Weeks 6-7: Manufacturing Ice Cream & Distribution
 Weeks 8-11: Coding-Re-engineering a part of the manufacturing process
 Week 12:
Celebrate Learning: Showcase of student accomplishments
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to The Center for
Mathematics, Science and Computer Education (CMSCE) at Rutgers University – total cost not to
exceed $4,000.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to
account 15-190-100018-320A-17-0000 (Evergreen Professional Education Service).
Business Meeting
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August 18, 2015
J. Evergreen Elementary School - Safety Net Program 2015-16
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
ensuring all students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, achieve academic
and life-long success.
In support of obtaining these goals, the Evergreen Elementary School Safety Net Program, will
provide academic support and enrichment activities for students in Grades 1-3 in Literacy,
Mathematics and Science. The program will commence Tuesday, October 13, 2015 through April 28,
2016. The breakdown is as follows:
Days/Times
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
3:10 – 4:10 PM
# of Teachers
17
# of TA’s
2
Location
Pay Rate
Cost Per Person
Cost
Evergreen
$28.00 p/hr.
Pay Rate
$1,288.00
Cost Per Person
$21,896.00
Cost
$460.00
$920.00
$10.00 p/hr.
Total Cost - $22,816.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the operation of the Safety Net Program
at Evergreen Elementary School for the 2015-16 school year – total cost not to exceed $22,816.00.
The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 15-120-100018101C-17-0000 (Evergreen Teacher Stipends).
Business Meeting
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August 18, 2015
K. Teachscape, Inc.
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
workforce is essential in the success of the District and the students. Therefore, it has provided the
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ administrative staff member to participate in district
professional development.
The Superintendent will recommend Teachscape, Inc., Administrator Danielson Framework for
Teaching Proficiency System, which will provide professional development throughout the 2015-2016
academic school year.
They will provide evaluation tools, that incorporate benchmarks, feedback and performance indicators
training. This system will assist the district with the rigor and integrity of the observation process. It
will allow Administrators to view the strengths and weakness and target professional learning
opportunities.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves for Teachscape, Inc. to provide
evaluation tools for the academic school year 2015-2016.
Business Meeting
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August 18, 2015
L. Teachscape, Inc.
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ administrative staff members to participate in
district professional development.
The Superintendent will recommend the Professional Learning Team to provide Teachscape
professional development training during District scheduled in-service days, to take place on October
9, and November 3, 2015.
The breakdown is as follows:
Number of Sessions
Per In-service Day
4
Number of Trainers
Per In-service Day
2
Total Cost
$12,000.00
Breakdown of Reflect Face to Face Sessions:
 Three-hour face to face interactive training for up to four (4) cohorts per day
 Up to twenty-five (25) participants per cohort
 One (1) observer cohort and three (3) teacher cohorts
They will provide evaluation tools, that incorporate benchmarks, feedback and performance indicators
training. This system will assist the district with the rigor and integrity of the observation process. In
observer cohorts, participants will master Reflect’s navigation features, tools and evaluation forms.
They will also review the iPad appl.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves for Teachscape, professional
development training – total cost not to exceed $12,000.00. The availability of funds for this item has
been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-221000-320A-03-0000 (Personnel Improvement
Professional Services).
Business Meeting
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A.
August 18, 2015
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Reports of the Board Secretary and Treasurer – June 2015
Goal 3: Business Operations
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 AUGUST 18, 2015 BUSINESS MEETING
Business Meeting
Finance
B.
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August 18, 2015
Payment of Bills –– June 19, 2015 – August 12, 2015
Goal 3: Business Operations
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
203836 – 204643
in the amount of
$ 4,794,074.41
On the Agency Account
496 – 503
873 – 885
8577 – 8634
in the amount of
$ 5,446,913.15
On the Food Service Account
100337 – 100349
in the amount of
$
IN THE GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$11,064,267.93
823,280.37
Business Meeting
Finance
C.
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August 18, 2015
2014 – 15 Budget Transfers
Goal 3: Business Practices
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
JUNE 1, 2015 to JUNE 30, 2015
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 Social
211,213,218,219,222 Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-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
FROM
11-1XX-100-XXX
11-2XX-100-XXX
11-000-216,217
11-000-26X-XXX
11-000-270-XXX
Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services
Student Transportation Services
10-605
Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve
TO
30,349.00
21,529.00
36,970.00
143,800.00
78,954.00
26,128.00
166,101.00
4,145.00
345,662.00
895,010.71
82,110.00
Business Meeting
Finance - Transfers
11-000-290-XXX
11-XXX-XXX-2XX
11-000-310-XXX
12-XXX-XXX-73X
12-XXX-4XX-XXX
13-XXX-XXX-XXX
10-000-100-56X
10-000-520-930
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Other Support Services
Personal Services - Employee Benefits
913,440.00
Food Services
TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE
Capital Outlay
Equipment
71,491.74
Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services
180,150.97
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY
TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools
General Fund Contribution to Whole School Reform
GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL
1,497,920.71 1,497,920.71
BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 15
JUNE 1, 2015 to JUNE 30, 2015
ACCOUNT
DESCRIPTION
15-1XX-100-XXX
Regular Programs – Instruction
15-2XX-100-XXX
15-000-216,217
Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and
Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student Related
and Extraordinary Support Services
Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction
15-3XX-100-XXX
15-4XX-100-XXX
15-800-330-XXX
School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, School
Sponsored Athletics, and Other Instructional
Programs -Instruct
Community Services Programs/Operations
15-000-100-XXX
Undistributed Expenditures
Instruction
15-000211,213,218,219,222
FROM
102,003.00
15-000-230-XXX
Student Support Services - Attendance and
Social Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular,
Other Support Svcs-Special, Education Media
Services/School Library
36,061.00
Improvement of Instruction Services and
Instructional Staff Training Services
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
15-000-221,223
TO
63,357.00
57,432.00
8,502.00
Business Meeting
Finance – Transfers
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15-000-270-XXX
Student Transportation Services
15-605
Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve
15-000-290-XXX
Other Support Services
15-XXX-XXX-2XX
Personal Services - Employee Benefits
15-000-310-XXX
Food Services
August 18, 2015
8,773.00
TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE
15-604
Capital Outlay
Increase in Capital Reserve
15-604
Interest Deposit to Capital Reserve
15-XXX-XXX-73X
Equipment
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
138,064.00 138,064.00
Business Meeting
Finance
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August 18, 2015
D.
Award of Bids
1).
Re-Bid #2015-30 Window Replacement Old Plainfield High School
RESOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 (et seq) advertised for
sealed bids for Window Replacement at Old Plainfield High School on April 29, 2015 and May
2015
WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement bids were received, publicly opened and
read aloud at the Board of Education Office on, May 29, 2015 with the following results:
VENDOR
AMOUNT
Billy Contracting & Restoration
Pinebrook, NJ
$1,999,000.00
Niram, Inc.
Boonton, NJ
$1,883,000.00
Fuscon Enterprises, Inc.
Freehold, NJ
$2,023,000.00
Panoramic Window & Door System, Inc.
Stockton, NJ
$2,150,000.00
now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the responsible bid of Niram, Inc.,
Boonton, NJ in the amount of $1,883,000.00.
Business Meeting
Finance
2).
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August 18, 2015
Transportation Routes 2015-2016
WHEREAS, the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 (et seq) advertised for
sealed bids for Bus Routes for the 2015 – 2016 School Year on Friday, July 10, 2015 and July
18, 2015
WHEREAS, in accordance with that advertisement bids were received, publicly opened and
read aloud at the Board of Education Office on, July 29, 2015 and August 6, 2015 with the
following results:
Routes for Regular School Year 2015-2016
Amount
Aide
Total
Route
PW1-CED
Carrier
Barker
A&P
School
Cedarbrook
Cedarbrook
Effective
09/2015-6/2016
09/2015-6/2016
Per Diem
$
269
$
172
$
$
Per Diem
54
60
$
$
Per Diem
323
232
PE1-MAX
Barker
A&P
Maxson
Maxson
09/2015-6/2016
09/2015-6/2016
$
$
271
188
$
$
54
60
$
$
325
248
P2-PRD
Barker
A&P
Piscataway Reg Day
Piscataway Reg Day
09/2015-6/2016
09/2015-6/2016
$
$
259
192
$
$
61
60
$
$
320
252
P-HUB -1
Barker
A&P
Hubbard Middle
Hubbard Middle
09/2015-6/2016
09/2015-6/2016
$
$
259
182
$
$
54
60
$
$
313
242
P-STB
Barker
A&P
St. Bartholomew
St. Bartholomew
09/2015-6/2016
09/2015-6/2016
$
$
275
176
$
$
54
60
$
$
329
236
PW-EMR
Barker
A&P
Emerson
Emerson
09/2015-6/2016
09/2015-6/2016
$
$
271
169
$
$
54
60
$
$
325
229
PW-EMR2
Barker
A&P
Emerson #2
Emerson #2
09/2015-6/2016
09/2015-6/2016
$
$
261
168
$
$
54
60
$
$
315
228
PW-WAH
Barker
A&P
Washington
Washington
09/2015-6/2016
09/2015-6/2016
$
$
261
168
$
$
54
60
$
$
315
228
Durham
School Svc
College Achieve
Charter
College Achieve
Charter
09/2015-6/2016
$
262
$
-
$
262
09/2015-6/2016
$
250
$
-
$
250
CACC-1
A&P
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the low bid of Amaker & Porterfield.
Business Meeting
Finance
E.
- 57 -
August 18, 2015
Teachscape Inc. – Teacher Evaluation System Renewal Contract
Strategic Plan Link
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ administrative staff member to participate in district
professional development.
Ms. BJ BrownJohnson, Director, Special Projects, (Professional Development/Teacher Effectiveness)
recommends Teachscape, Inc., Administrator Danielson Framework for Teaching Proficiency System, which
will provide the following services for staff members throughout the 2015-2016 academic school year.
Renewal Services
Focus for Observers –
Calibration
Renewal Term
August 1, 2015
through
July 31, 2016
Quantity/Cost
45 Users
$199/user
$8,955.00
Focus for Observers –
Calibration
August 1, 2015
through
July 31, 2016
3 Users
$171.60/user
$514.80
Focus for Teachers
Annual License
August 1, 2015
through July 31,
2016
65 Users
$36/users
$2,340.00
Purpose
A self-pace on-line training system for
maintaining scoring accuracy when
applying the Framework for Teaching
Evaluation instrument to teaching
practice. Includes:
 Training Program
 Scoring Practice
 Calibration
A self-pace on-line training system for
maintaining scoring accuracy when
applying the Framework for Teaching
Evaluation instrument to teaching
practice. Includes:
 Training Program
 Scoring Practice
 Calibration
A self-paced online solution that trains
teachers on the value, structure, and
content of the Framework for Teaching
and guides teachers on applying the
Framework to their practice. Includes:
 Master-scored videos illustrating
effective teaching
 Reflective exercises that reinforce
instructional strategies
 Framework Component Modules
Business Meeting
Finance - Teachscape
Reflect Annual
License
- 58 -
August 1, 2015
through
November 30,
2015
720 Users
$21/user
$15,120.00
December 1,
2015 through
July 31, 2016
720 Users
$12.14/user
$8,740.80
Reflect Walkthrough
Tool Annual License
Renewal
August 1, 2015
through
July 31, 2016
15 Schools
$0.00/school
MPPR - Reflect Live
Rubric Add on
August 1, 2015
through
July 31, 2016
48 Users
$60/user
$2,880.00
August 18, 2015
A customizable observation and
evaluation system that allows classroom
observers and instructional leaders to
conduct survey-based classroom
walkthroughs and rubric-based teaching
observations and evaluations. Includes:
• Survey-based classroom walk-through
tools and rubric-based observation and
evaluation functionality
• Capability to integrate multiple
measures of teaching performance
• Reporting tools that monitor trends and
patterns and provide actionable feedback
• Compatibility with smartphones, tablets,
and laptop computers
A software tool supporting brief, targeted
classroom walkthroughs with data
collection, analysis, and reporting tools to
identify trends and patterns. Includes:
• Functionality to create custom surveys
• Pre-configured "Look for" forms and
surveys aligned to research-based
instructional practices
• Data collection using smartphones,
tablets, and laptop computers
Tool for evaluating administrators.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves for Teachscape, Inc. to provide Renewal
Services; total cost will not exceed $38,550.60. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will
be charged $8,740.80 to account 20-457-200000-500A-26-0000 (Race To The Top – Other Purchase
Services) August 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015 and $29,809.80 to account 11-000-221000-32017-03-0000.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
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