Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Time - The Plainfield Public School District

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PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Plainfield, N.J.
Date:
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Time:
6:30 p.m.
6:35 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Place:
PUBLIC SESSION
MEETING CLOSED FOR
EXECUTIVE SESSION
BUSINESS MEETING
PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
AUDITORIUM
950 PARK AVE.
Board of Education Members
Mrs. Wilma G. Campbell, President
Mr. Frederick D. Moore, Sr., Vice President
Mr. Terrence S. Bellamy, Sr.
Mr. John C. Campbell
Mrs. Deborah Clarke
Mrs. Carletta D. Jeffers
Mrs. Emily E. Morgan
Mr. David M. Rutherford
Mr. Richard Wyatt
Mrs. Anna Belin-Pyles, Superintendent
Ms. Paulina De Leon, Student Liaison
Ms. Megan Fields, Student Liaison
I.
II.
III.
IV.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
WELCOME
WELCOME to a BUSINESS MEETING of the Plainfield Board of Education. Members hope you will find the
meeting interesting and informative. We thank you for taking the time to attend. Please be advised this and all
meetings of the board are open to the media and public, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Ch. 231
Laws of 1975), and that the advance notice required therein has been provided to the Courier News and Star
Ledger on Monday, February 22, 2016 to be advertised on Saturday, February 27, 2016 and also provided to the
Plainfield Public Schools, the District’s website, the Plainfield City Clerk, Police Department, and Plainfield Public
Library for posting.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to
discuss certain matters.
RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss:
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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
March 15, 2016
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
XII.
REPORT OF BOARD/SCHOOL LIAISONS
XIII.
REPORT OF THE STUDENT LIAISON
XIV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The Board Secretary presents the following minutes:
February 2, 2016
February 16, 2016
Work & Study 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.
The individual listed have been verified by the Superintendent of Schools as qualified pursuant to the NJ
Administrative Code, Statute 6A:9-1.1, which “sets forth the rules governing preparation, licensure, and
professional development of those educators required by their positions to be certified. “The Superintendent in
this item has used his authority.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education provisionally approves the employment of the following
individual subject to the requirements contained in Ch. 116,P.L. 1986 and upon verification of experience.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Name/Certification
Effective
Salary/
Pro-rated
Assignment
Replacing
Position
Codes
Jesus Gomez
Bil Elementary Teacher
Ronald Bartash
Locksmith
Asia Pearson
Bus Driver 10-Month
Maria Pereira
Replacement TeacherElementary
Janice Quarto
Art Teacher-Replacement
Sean Trawick
Bus Driver 10-Month
03/16/16-06/30/16
$50,910.00
Barlow
C. Burgos
PEAT-826
04/04/16-06/30/16
$58,502.00
New
PEAM-014
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$40,939.00
District Facilities
and Grounds
Transportation
A.Pereira
PEAC-009
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$50,910.00
Evergreen
L. Lohman
PEAT-286
03/16/16-06/30/16
$54,410.00
Barlow
A.Koops
PEAT-100
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$42,129.00
Transportation
E. Jackson
PEAC-006
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Human Resources
B.
Substitute Appointments
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following substitute employees as needed
with terms as stated, provisionally, subject to requirements contained in Ch.116, P.L.
Name
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Position
Date
Stipend
Funding Code
Shadae Lynch
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$100.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Brian Schwartz
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$100.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Dennis Tuggle
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$100.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Matthew Worden
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$100.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Natasha Cohen
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$85.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Ahjahnee Ensley
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$85.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Kevin Humes
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$85.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Donald Jones
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$85.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Jennifer Leveille
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$85.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Abel Perez
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$85.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Bibi Wazid
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$85.00/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Deborah Vaughn
Substitute Teacher
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$272.55/day
ELEMSUBTEA
Leslie Childs-Harris
Substitute Teacher Asst. 03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$10.50/hr.
ELEMSUBTEA
Rashmi Ramdas
$10.50/hr.
ELEMSUBTEA
Jamar Wade
Substitute Custodian
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$10.00/hr.
31HOURLYBG
Syrron Hall
Substitute Custodian
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$10.00/hr.
31HOURLYBG
Zakiyah Butler
$10.50/hr.
ELEMSUBTEA
Laudelina Vargas
$10.50/hr.
ELEMSUBTEA
Sameerah Caver
Substitute Bus Driver
03/16/16 – 06/30/16
$20.00/hr.
30OPERHOUL
(A roll-call and an affirmative vote of 5 board members are required for passage.)
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Human Resources
C.
Leaves of Absence
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following Leaves of Absence:
Name
Position/Location
Dates/Reason
1.
Belinda Davis
Youth Dev. Wrker/SIFS
2.
April Morecraft*
Master Teacher/Early Childhood
3.
Abimbola Omisore
Senior Case Manager/SIFS
4.
Vatonne Bethea
Locker Rm. Asst./Hubbard
5.
Belinda Greer
Asst. Custodian/Dist. Facilities/Clinton
6.
Shawna Newsome
Teacher Asst./PAAAS
7.
Tracey Easley-Card*
Speech Pathologist/Special Services
02/18/16 – 06/30/16
Medical/FMLA
02/03/16 – 06/10/16
Medical/FMLA
03/28/16 – 06/30/16
Medical/FMLA
02/025/16 – 06/30/16
FMLA
01/27/16 – 03/02/16
FMLA
01/15/16 – 04/01/216
FMLA
03/31/16 – 06/30/16
Personal
*Denotes extension/update to previous leave
D.
Resignations
The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the acceptance of the following resignations:
1.
2.
3.
Name
Roland Lytle
Dario Minetti
Paola Repmann
E.
Retirement
Position/Location
Teacher Assistant- P/T/Woodland
Webmaster/Information Technology
Bilingual Teacher/Emerson
Yrs. In District
2
8
4
Reason
Personal
Personal
Personal
Effective
02/12/16
03/11/16
04/29/16
The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the retirement of the following staff member and
acknowledges her many years of total dedicated service and extends sincere thanks to her on behalf of the
Board, administrators, staff, students and citizens of Plainfield:
Name
Denise Barnes-Hutchins
Position/Location
Special Education Teacher/Clinton
Yrs. In District
11
Effective
03/01/16
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Human Resources
F.
Return to Payroll
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve the return of the following employees to payroll:
1.
2.
G.
Name
Position/Location
Salary
Effective
Bridget Molnar
Andrew Newcomer
Elementary Teacher/Jefferson
Music Teacher/PHS
$74,360.00
$55,610.00
02/09/16
02/19/16
Salary Advancement/ Longevity Adjustments
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of district staff.
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following salary advances and longevity
adjustments effective March 2016:
Name
Location
From
To
1.
Johanna Amaro
Spanish Teacher
PAAAS
2.
Charlotte J. Banks
Art Teacher
Cook School
$61,360.00
MA+45 Step 7
Salary Advancement
$91,050.00 + $1,000.00
BA+64 Step 16 + Longevity
Salary + Longevity
3.
Deitria Battle
Elementary Teacher
Cedarbrook School
$60,510.00
MA+32 Step 7
Salary
$91,050.00
BA+64 Step 16 +
Longevity
Salary
$89,000.00
BA Step 16
Salary + Longevity
4.
Angela Bento
Principal
PAAAS
$148,274.00
Guide C Step 11
Salary + Longevity
5.
Rodney Bostic
Teacher Assistant P/T
Maxson School
$24,196.00
5 hr. Step 4
Salary
$89,500.00
BA+32 Step 16
Salary + Longevity
Salary Advancement
$151,274.00
Guide C Step 11
Salary + Longevity + Education
Salary Advancement
$24,196.00 + $150.00
5 hr. Step 4
Salary + Longevity
6.
Jodi J. Byers
Teacher Assistant
Plainfield High
School
$33,870.00 + $375.00
7 hr. Step 4
Salary + Longevity
$33,870.00 + $500.00
7 hr. Step 4
Salary + Longevity
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Human Resources – Salary Adj.
7.
Diana Caspao
ESL Teacher
Stillman School
$52,210.00
BA Step 3
Salary
$24,196.00
5 hr. Step 4
Salary
$53,210.00
BA+32 Step 3
Salary Advancement
$24,196.00 + $150.00
5 hr. Step 4
Salary + Longevity
8.
Mary Frances Douglas
Teacher Assistant P/T
Emerson School
9.
Constanza Fernandez
Bilingual Teacher
Barlow School
$53,010.00
BA Step 4
Salary
$88,500.00 +
$1,000.00
BA Step 16
Salary + Longevity
$54,510.00
MA Step 4
Salary Advancement
$88,500.00 + $1,250.00
BA Step 16
Salary + Longevity
10
Karen Gee
Teacher Coordinator
Special Education
Department
11.
Bernard Gmitter
ROTC Instructor
Plainfield High
School
$91,400.00 + $500.00
MA+32 Step 16
Salary + Longevity
$91,400.00 + $750.00
MA+32 Step 16
Salary + Longevity
12.
Tamara Griffith
Speech Correctionist
Special Education
Teacher
13.
Yackeline Gutierrez
ESL Teacher
Barlow School
14.
Sheron E. Hall
Secretary IV
Clinton School
$57,110.00
MA Step 6
Salary
$52,210.00
BA Step 3
Salary
$50,710.00 +$150.00
Level 4 Step 9
Salary + Longevity
$58,160.00
BA+64 Step 6
Salary Advancement
$53,210.00
BA+32 Step 3
Salary Advancement
$50,710.00 + $500.00
Level 4 Step 9
Salary + Longevity
15.
Lamont Harris
Special Education
Teacher
Penelope Hewitt
Elementary Teacher
Jefferson School
$52,210.00
BA Step 3
Salary
$85,935.00 + $500.00
BA+32 Step 15 +
Longevity
Salary + Longevity
$53,210.00
BA+32 Step 3
Salary Advancement
$85,935.00 + $750.00
BA+32 Step 15 + Longevity
Salary + Longevity
17.
Betty J. Howell
Teacher Assistant
Plainfield High
School
$33,870.00 + $375.00
7 hr. Step 4
Salary + Longevity
$33,870.00 + $500.00
7 hr. Step 4
Salary + Longevity
18.
Aster Latar
Supplemental Instr.
Teacher
Educational
Services
$92,250.00 + $500.00
MA+45 Step 16 +
Longevity
Salary + Longevity
$92,250.00 + $750.00
MA+45 Step 16 + Longevity
Salary + Longevity
19.
Gabriel G. Lopez
Assistant Custodian
Maxson School
$43,218.00
C-2 Step 3
Salary
$43,218.00 + $150.00
C-2 Step 3
Salary + Longevity
20.
Dilicia Luster-Harris
Teacher Assistant
Plainfield High
School
$29,030.00 + $250.00
6 hr. Step 4
Salary + Longevity
$29,030.00 + $375.00
6 hr. Step 4
Salary + Longevity
16.
Emerson School
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources – Salary Adj.
21.
Alicia Migliore
Elementary Teacher
Cedarbrook School
$65,560.00
MA Step 9
Salary
$92,225.00 + $750.00
+ $350.00
MA+45 Step 16 +
Longevity + Stipend
Salary + Longevity +
Stipend
$52,410.00
BA+32 Step 2
Salary
$87,500.00
MA Step 13
Salary
$66,960.00
MA+32 Step 9
Salary Advancement
$92,225.00 + $1,000.00 +
$350.00
MA+45 Step 16 + Longevity +
Stipend
Salary + Longevity + Stipend
22.
Karen Natapoff
School Counselor
Evergreen School
23.
Alicia Presley
Maxson School
24.
Adele Pudner
School Nurse
Early Childhood
Department
25.
Danny Ramirez
Math Teacher
Plainfield High
School
$60,610.00
BA Step 8
Rasna Sheth
Elementary Teacher
Cook School
27.
Steven Stibich
Elementary Teacher
Evergreen School
28.
Debaune Suratt-Carter
Secretary VI
Accounting Dept.
$70,860.00
BA Step 11
Salary
$90,000.00 + $500.00
MA Step 16
Salary + Longevity
$63,871.00
Level 6 Step 9
Salary
$62,110.00
MA Step 8
Salary Advancement
$71,860.00
BA+32 Step 11
Salary Advancement
$92,250.00 + $500.00
MA+45 Step 16
Salary Advancement
$63,871.00 + $150.00
Level 6 Step 9
Salary + Longevity
26.
29.
Sarinet Thorne
School Social Worker
Evergreen School
$88,500.00 + $500.00
BA Step 16 +
Longevity
Salary + Longevity
$88,500.00 + $750.00
BA Step 16 + Longevity
Salary + Longevity
30.
Ayana Way
Math Teacher
Cedarbrook School
$57,610.00
BA Step 7
Salary
$58,610.00
BA+32 Step 7
Salary Advancement
31.
Linda Woodard
Secretary V
Educational
Services
$61,446.00 + $150.00
Level 5 Step 9
Salary + Longevity
$61,446.00 + $500.00
Level 5 Step 9
Salary + Longevity
32.
Ashley Eddy
Elementary Teacher
Stillman School
33.
Erica Campbell
Science Teacher
Maxson School
$50,910.00
BA Step 1
Salary
$52,210.00
BA Step 3
Salary
$52,410.00
MA Step 1
Salary Advancement
$53,710.00
MA Step 3
Salary Advancement
$52,910.00
MA Step 2
Salary Advancement
$87,500.00 + $500.00*
MA Step 13
Salary + Longevity
*9/1/14
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Human Resources
Compensation for Additional Assignments
H.
Athletics
Goal 2 Human Resources
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 his authority.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the employment of the following individuals listed
for the 2015 – 2016 school year:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Name
Reginald Clark
Greg McCray
Randolph Hunter
Michelle Huff
Devyn Hale
Darren Salter
Sean Radu
Position
Boys Varsity Track & Field Varsity Asst. Coach
Boys Middle School Track & Field Head Coach
Boys Middle School Track & Field Asst. Coach
Girls Varsity Softball Head Coach
Girls Varsity Softball Varsity Asst. Coach
Girls Middle School Softball Head Coach
Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Stipend
$3,683.00
$3,212.00
$2,965.00
$5,635.00
$3,683.00
$3,212.00
$5,635.00
Funding Code
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
27ATHLETICS
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Human Resources
Educational Services - FY 2017 Action Plans/School Improvement Plans/Schoolwide Plans –
(C&I Agenda – February 2016)
I.
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 1: Learning Outcomes:
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the completion of Schoolwide Plans and School
Improvement Plans – not to exceed $560.00 per staff member – total cost not to exceed $43,120.00. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to FY2016 NCLB Title IIA 20-270200000-110R-05-0000 (TIIA Teacher Stipends).
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Name
Antonia Atkins
Joanne Barrett
Doug Meyer
Marilyn Pisano
Yaney Novo
Ana Ramos-Saenz
Chanice Sears
Steven Stibich
Zena Young
Vanessa Burrowes
Marie Maldonado
Victoria Malinowsi
Breanda Martinez
Margie Barrett
Eva Burrows
Sharon Harris
Valerie McKenna
Berenice Sears
Beatrice Adewole
Wayne Bullock
Eleanor Hemphill
Nancy Salter
Bobby Akbar
Diana Caspao
Maria De La Cruz
Josephine El-Raheb
Grinnet Foxton
Cristina Crowell
Patricia Mendola
Felisa Trent
Jamie Tringali
Reginald Clark
Elizabeth McIntosh
Gregory Powell
Oscar Feijoo
Samantha Gonnelli
Vicki Jenkins
Position/Location
Elementary Teacher/ Woodland
Music/Vocal Teacher/ Woodland
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/ Evergreen
ESL Teacher/ Evergreen
Resource Room Teacher/ Evergreen
Elementary Teacher/ Evergreen
Elementary Teacher/ Evergreen
Elementary Generalist/ Clinton
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/ Clinton
Elementary Teacher/ Clinton
ESL Teacher/ Clinton
Elementary Teacher/ Cook
Elementary Teacher/ Cook
Science Teacher/ Cook
Language Arts Teacher/ Cook
Resource Support Teacher/ Cook
Social Worker/ Cedarbrook
Resource Teacher/ Cedarbrook
Language Arts Teacher/ Cedarbrook
Elementary Teacher/ Cedarbrook
Elementary Teacher/ Stillman
ESL Teacher/ Stillman
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/ Stillman
Elementary Teacher/ Stillman
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher/ Stillman
Elementary Teacher/ Washington
Supplemental Instruction Teacher/ Washington
Computer Teacher / BOAACD
English Teacher/ BOAACD
Computer Teacher/ BOAACD
Science Teacher/ PAAAS
Guidance Counselor/ PAAAS
Dance Teacher/ PAAAS
Rate of Pay/Maximum Amount
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
$28.00 per hr./ $560.00
Total Amount $20,720.00
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources
J.
Jefferson Elementary K-2 Academy – (C & I Agenda - January 2016)
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Jefferson Elementary K-2 Academy for the 20152016 school year – cost not to exceed $20,160.00. The program will operate Tuesday – Thursday 3:15 p.m. –
4:15 p.m., January 2016 – May 2016 (20 weeks) The availability of funds has been verified and will be charged
to account 20-232-100000-101S-18-0001 (Title I Teacher Stipends).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
K.
Name
Constance Brown-Anderson
Donna Smith
Samara Kearney
Dennise Dillon
Antoinette Ramirez
Christine Rodriguez Padilla
Geraldine Valladares
Kristina Jerome
Position
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Bil Education Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
$28.00 per hr./$1,680.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,680.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,680.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,680.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,680.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,680.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,680.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,680.00
Kindergarten Registration - 2015 – 2016 – (C&I Agenda – January 2016)
Goal 5: Community and Family Engagement
To actively engage families and communities in a meaningful, structured, and productive manner that
promotes learning and cooperation.
RESOLUTION
The Office of Student Accounting will conduct its registration efforts on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
– 4:00 p.m. and the evenings of March 15 and 16, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The individuals listed have
been chosen to help facilitate the registration effort that includes medical, clerical and language translation
work.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the employment of the employees listed below to
provide Kindergarten Registration for the 2015–2016 school year.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Name
Sharon Hammond
Karen Trammell
Ellen Frey
Adele Pudner
Position/Location
School Nurse/Stillman
School Nurse/Cook
School Nurse/Early Childhood
School Nurse Early Childhood
$28.00 per hr./$420.00
$28.00 per hr./$420.00
$28.00 per hr./$420.00
$28.00 per hr./$420.00
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources
PAAAS – Extra Class Period
L.
Goal 1: Learning Outcomes
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all Plainfield Public Schools. Involvement
activities that promotes learning and cooperation.
The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring that all students succeed academically and reach
their full potential. In 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 approves the listed staff to be compensated to teach an
extra class period at PAAAS Monday – Friday from February 2016 – June 2016. This would ensure that all
students will have a teacher and educational activities are being met. The funds for this expense will come
from account 15-130-100000-101A-52-0000.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Name
Onekka Kimble
Vincent Barracato
Vanita Bentley
Corey Carter
Jillian Winhold
John Pearson
Paul D’Amico
Position/Location
English Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
TV/Production Teacher
Rate of Pay/Maximum
$61.89 per pd./$11,450.88
$82.88 per pd./$2,900.80
$69.41 per pd./$2,429.35
$67.46 per pd./$2,361.11
$52.21 per pd./$1,827.35
$52.41 per pd./$1,834.35
$55.61 per pd./$1,946.35
Effective
02/22/15-06/21/16
12/10/15-02/08/16
12/10/15-02/08/16
12/10/15-02/08/16
12/10/15-02/08/16
12/10/15-02/08/16
12/10/15-02/08/16
M. Stillman 2015 – 2016 - Saturday OWL Academy – Addendum – Replacement Teacher - (C&I Agenda
March 2016)
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the listed staff members to facilitate the Saturday
OWL Academy at Stillman School to operate from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays; beginning Saturday,
February 20, 2016 and culminating Saturday, May 14, 2016. The total staff compensation will not exceed
$6,622.00. The availability of funds for these items has been verified - the Saturday Academy will be charged
to FY14 Title 1 (100-100) Teacher Stipends.
Name
Shanaya Davis
Position/Location
Elementary Teacher/Stillman
$28.00 per hr./$1,232.00
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources
N.
2015 - 2016 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Expanded Learning Program –
Additional Staff - (C&I Agenda September 2015)
Goal 5: Community & Family Engagement
To implement activities that promote parental involvement and provide opportunities for literacy and related
educational development to the families of participating students.
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the compensation of the below listed staff to work
the 2015-2016 21st CCLC Expanded Learning Program at CH Stillman, WCS, Evergreen and Jefferson
Schools and Hubbard Middle School as follows: Site Coordinator at $28.00 per hour-Funding Code 20-450200000-110A-38-0000; Teachers at $28.00 per hour-Funding Code 20-450-100000-100A-38-0000; Teacher
Assistants at $10.50 per hour-Funding Code 20-450-100000-100A-38-0000; The expanded learning program
at CH Stillman, Evergreen, Jefferson and WCS will operate 2:45PM-5:45PM and Hubbard Middle School will
operate 3PM-6PM Monday-Friday beginning Monday, September 28, 2015 through Friday, May 13, 2016.
1.
2.
3.
O.
Name
Devin Walker
Lorraine Gilligan
Cheryl Dohn
Position
Substitute Teacher Assistant/WCS
Substitute Teacher/WCS
Substitute Site Coordinator/All Sites
$10.50 per hr./$975.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,025.00
$28.00 per hr./$1,225.00
District Transportation Assignment – 2015-2016
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes that a highly qualified, competent, skilled, and dedicated
workforce is essential to the success of the District and the students.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the compensation to Joy Davis, Bus Drive for
additional administrative assignments and assistance provided to the district, effective November 1, 2015 –
June 30, 2016 at a monthly prorated stipend rate of $1,000.00 per month.
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources
P.
Intramurals - 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 approves each school’s Intramural Units (extra-curricular
activities, i.e. clubs and teams) and compensates staff as per the PEA Guide. An intramural unit is valued at
$274.00 and funded by each school’s individual stipend account. (School Year 2015 – 2016)
1.
Name
Shauna VieBrock
2.
3.
Adrienne Cusick
Eva Petrus-Burrows
Position/Location
Physical Education
Teacher/Barlow
Elementary Teacher/Jefferson
Math Teacher/Cook
4.
5.
6.
7.
Eva Petrus-Burrows
Berenice Sears
Berenice Sears
Sharon Harris
Math Teacher/Cook
Resource Teacher/Cook
Resource Teacher/Cook
Literacy Teacher/Cook
Activity
Basketball Clinic Grades 2-5
Units
2
Amount
$548.00
Boys Basketball
National Elementary honor
Society
Math Club
Safety Patrol
Lion King Production
School Store
Total Amount
2
1
$548.00
$274.00
1
2
2
1
11
$274.00
$548.00
$548.00
$274.00
$3,014.00
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources
Q.
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 $23.00 per period during the 2015 –
2016 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:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.
School
Barlow
Clinton
Washington
P.A.A.A.S
Name
Lawrence Bongon
Ana Concha
Yackeline Gutierrez-Torres
Hisa Mike
Oladele Osunsami
Shauna VieBrock
Maria Acero
Antoniette Barracato
Laura Christiansen
Cristina Guerron
Maria Maldonado
Victoria Malinowski
Sentheia McLeod
Maria Pagan
Jazmin Quiles
Aaron Richards
MonaRae Stokes
Gabriela Zanatta-Perdomo
Marcy Berger
Belkys Galvez
Stacey Kyle
Ursala Marino
Karen Oliveira
Luz Sepulveda
Eric Schnitzer
Felisa Trent
Jamie Tringali
Carol Afriyie
Johanna Amaro
Vanita Bentley
Jennifer Collins
Paul Damico
Lois Davis-Posey
Deborah Ford
Jerry Lester
Joy Marcus
Angelica Munoz
Position
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Math Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Special Ed Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Music/Vocal Teacher
ELA Teacher
Elementary Teacher
French Teacher
Spanish Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
TV Production Teacher
Physical Ed Teacher
Dance & P.E. Teacher
Technology Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
Graphic Arts Teacher
Amount
$92.00
$46.00
$23.00
$46.00
$253.00
$1,794.00
$943.00
$1,219.00
$23.00
$69.00
$1,242.00
$851.00
$46.00
$299.00
$621.00
$575.00
$506.00
$437.00
$667.00
$184.00
$460.00
$23.00
$690.00
$23.00
$138.00
$805.00
$230.00
$299.00
$23.00
$161.00
$161.00
$276.00
$644.00
$460.00
$69.00
$184.00
$138.00
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources – Class Coverage
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
Stillman
Michael Pisani
Edward Yapczenski
Oscar Feijoo
Amy Guzman
Jennifer Kaminski
Paola Rached
Oscar Feijoo
Joey Panchenko
Sara R. Argote
Science Teacher
Health & P.E. Teacher
Science Teacher
English Teacher
Art Teacher
Science Teacher
Business Organization
Spanish Teacher
Total Amount
R.
$253.00
$1,932.00
$138.00
$92.00
$345.00
$92.00
$138.00
$161.00
$69.00
$17,940.00
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 classroom 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 March 2016 in the amounts indicated below:
Position
1.
2.
Name
Johanna Amaro
Deitria Battle
Location
PAAAS
Cedarbrook
Amount
$2,793.19
$3,863.49
3.
4.
5.
6.
Dorothy Bent
Natalia Cavagnori
Gorgui Chica
Virginia Christmas
Bilingual Education Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Math Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Evergreen
Evergreen
PHS
Woodland
$2,362.95
$2,051.04
$1,325.13
$1,181.47
7.
Tristian Cox
PHS
$2,438.56
8.
Rose Cruz
Teacher Assistant
Barlow
$2,362.95
9.
Denise Dillon
Jefferson
$1,058.60
10.
11.
Manal Elkabani
Yanira Guardado
Elementary Teacher
Emerson
Woodland
$2,094.52
$1,248.05
12.
13.
Christina Guerron
Lamont Harris
Clinton`
Jefferson
$2,121.66
$2,362.95
14.
Johanna Dilone-Heredia
Washington
$2,409.50
15.
16.
Lillian Hernandez
Nella Hernandez
English Teacher
PHS
Washington
$1,181.47
$1,181.47
Spanish Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources
17.
18.
19.
20.
Kathryn Horne
Samantha Lopez
Stan Lysenko
Theodora Dyane Miller
English Teacher
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
Florinda Monje
Stephanie Prybella
Carlos Rivera
Akia Roche
Maria Rosero
Alissa Marie Shost
Domecq Smith
Yolanda Stocks
Loretta Taylor
Denise Shipman
31.
32.
Angela Bento
Deitria Smith-Snead
Principal
S.
Science Teacher
Secretary V
Secretary V
Teacher Assistant
Music Teacher
Music Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Elementary Teacher
Coord. Pupil Progression Svc.
Vice Principal
Washington
Evergreen
Hubbard
Ed. Services
$441.08
$1,316.84
$1,047.45
$768.60
Washington
Woodland
PHS
PHS/Security
Barlow
PHS
Cook
Cedarbrook
Woodland
Ed. Svcs
$2,362.95
$2,362.95
$2,563.33
$1,926.22
$1,958.61
$1,281.66
$427.22
$289.19
$1,217.37
$2,034.00
PAAAS
BOAACD
$2,648.00
$2,095.00
FY 2016 NCLB Title II A Funding – Personnel – Amendment of Funding Code
Goal 3: Business Operations
To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of district and school operations
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following FY 2016 NCLB Title II A funding
source for personnel, for the 2015-2016 school year:
Name
Position
Salary Amount %
BJ Delores BrownLawson
Director of Special
Projects
$75,990
(50% Title II A)
Funding Account
20-270-200000-100A-05-0000
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources
T.
Stillman Elementary School – English Classes for Parents - (C&I Agenda – March 2016)
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 5: Community & Family Engagement:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves English Language acquisition classes to be
offered to twenty-five (25) Stillman Parents, April 6 – June 8, 2016 – total cost not to exceed $672.00. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to FY16 NCLB TITLEI SIA 200-100
Name
Seema Govil
U.
Position
English Teacher
Rate of Pay/Total Amount
$28.00 per hr./$672.00
Consultant
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 2: Human Resources:
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of District staff
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Plainfield Board of Education has identified a need for a consultant in the Information
Technology Department;
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to Dario Minetti to oversee the web
development of the Information Technology Department beginning March 15, 2016 thru June 30, 2016.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to Dario Minetti the amount of $40.00
per hour not to exceed $5,000 beginning March 15, 2016 to June 30, 2016. The availability of funds for this
item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-252000-340A-08-0000.
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Human Resources
V.
PHS – Extra Class Period
Goal 1: Learning Outcomes
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all Plainfield Public Schools. Involvement
activities that promotes learning and cooperation.
RESOLUTION
their full potential. 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 approves the listed staff to be compensated to teach an
extra class period at PHS Monday – Friday from February 2016 – June 2016. This would ensure that all
students will have a teacher and educational activities are being met. The funds for this expense will come
from account 15-140-100000-101A-25-0000.
1.
2.
3.
W.
Name
Michaud Jeune
Jasmin Lee
Therese Rosario
Position/Location
Rate of Pay/Maximum
$71.21 per pd./$5,554.38
$90.00 per pd./$7,020.00
$57.11 per pd./$4,454.58
Effective
02/26/16-06/30/16
02/26/16-06/30/16
02/26/16-06/30/16
Reassignment
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, the Plainfield Board of Education approves the reassignment of a staff member pending the
outcome of an investigation. This staff member’s name is on filed with the Board Secretary.
(A roll-call and an affirmative vote of 5 board members are required for passage.)
Business Meeting
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XVI.
March 15, 2016
REPORT OF THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
A. Field Trips
(1) “WOW” – World of Wings-Science and Nature Museum – Teaneck, NJ
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Plainfield Public Schools is committed to improve the learning and academic performance of all
students so they achieve their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing
opportunities for and ensuring all students meet the NJCCCS, achieve academic, behavioral,
emotional, and life-long success.
The Barlow School Kindergarten classes, consisting of seventy (70) students, along with nineteen
(19) chaperones will visit the World of Wings Museum, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Friday, April 15,
2016.
The cost of admission will funded through the fundraising efforts of Barlow parents and students, and
transportation will be provided by the District.
The breakdown is as follows:
Date
Departure / Return Time
April 15, 2016
8:30 AM / 12:30 PM
Admission
(paid through fundraising)
$10.00/person – $820.00
(seven Free tickets)
Transportation
Total Cost
No Cost
$820.00
The trip will meet the speaking and listening core content standards SL.K.1, 2, 3 and 6 where all
students will understand proper social interaction in a non-restrictive environment. They will have the
pleasure of enjoying the freedom to socialize with their classmates and applying it to the NJCCCS
standards.
This field trip will also provide Barlow Kindergarten students with experiences that cannot be
duplicated in school. The field trip is an integral part of instruction and is an incentive for students to
continue their educational experience beyond the class environment. Upon returning the students will
participate in educational activities that will enhance them academically as well as socially and
emotionally
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Barlow Kindergarten classes, consisting
of seventy (70) students, along with nineteen (19) chaperones to visit the World of Wings (WOW)
Science and Nature Museum, Friday, April 15, 2016 – at no cost to the District. Excluding
transportation, which will be provided by the District Transportation Department.
Business Meeting
Curriculum & Instruction
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March 15, 2016
(2) Discovery Time Body Worlds – New York, NY
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 1. Learning Outcomes:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and
reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring
all students meet the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and achieve life-long success.
Twenty-five (25) Barack Obama Academy of Academic and Civic Development (BOAACD) students
in grades 9-12, and three (3) chaperones will travel on April 27, 2016 to Discovery Times Body
Worlds in New York, NY.
Transportation will be provided by Raritan Valley Bus Service. The breakdown is as follows:
Date
Departure/Return Time
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM/3:00 PM
Admission
$420.50 - $16.00/student
$20.50 (1 chaperone)
Transportation
Total Cost
$925.00
$1,345.50
Our students will learn through the exhibits about the human body, its form and function, its
vulnerability and potential, and the challenges it faces navigating the 21 st Century. BODY WORLDS:
PULSE is an inspiring, immersive multimedia exhibition about health, wellness, and living to the beat
of life in a vibrant, fast-paced city. It is an exhibition unlike any other; body donors have willed their
bodies, after death, for plastination and the education of future generations.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves twenty-five (25) Barack Obama
students, and three (3) chaperones to visit Discovery Times Body Worlds in New York, April 27, 2016
– total cost will not exceed $1,345.50. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will
be charged to accounts 15-190-100000-800A-51-0000 (BOAACD Field Trip Adm Fee), and 15-000270000-512A-51-0000 (Principal Field Trips).
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
(3) Statue of Liberty: Liberty Island, New York Harbor – New York, NY
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
students so they can achieve their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School 4th grade and 5th grade students will visit the Statue of Liberty.
Transportation will be provided by District buses. The total cost for both 4 th and 5th grade field trips is
$917.00. The breakdown is as follows:
Date
May 24, 2016
Stillman – 4th Grade ($9.00 per person)
Students
Chaperones
8:30 AM / 2:00 PM
47
5
Admission
$468.00
Total Cost
$468.00
Date
June 2, 2016
Stillman – 5th Grade ($9.00 per person)
Students
Chaperones
8:30 AM / 2:00 PM
46
4
Admission
$450.00
Total Cost
$450.00
The trip will meet the Literacy Common Core Standards for Reading: Informational (RI 4.1, 4.2, 4.4).
Writing (W.4.2, W4.2a, W4.2e). Math Common Core (4.NBT) Number and Operations in Base Ten,
(4.MD) Measurement and Data, (4.G) Geometry. Students will participate in field trip activities and
lessons to accomplish NJCCCS 6.1 U.S. History: America in the World.
All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present
interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge
and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core
democratic values as productive citizens in local, national, and global communities.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Charles H. Stillman School to visit the
Statue of Liberty – total cost not exceed $918.00. The availability of funds for these items have been
verified and will be charged to account15-190-100000-800A-20-0000 (Stillman Field Trip Admission).
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
(4) Matilda on Broadway – Shubert Theatre – New York, NY
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS.
RESOLUTION
Emerson Community School’s Theatre Group of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, consisting of thirty-five (35)
students along with six (6) chaperones will attend a performance of Matilda on Broadway, at the
Shubert Theatre, Thursday, June 2, 2016.
Transportation will be provided by A-1 Bus and Limousine Service. The breakdown is as follows:
Date
June 2, 2016
Departure / Return
9:30 am / 6:30 pm
Admission - Chaperones Free
$1,835.00 ($52/student + $15 handling)
Transportation
$1,101.78
Total Cost
$2, 936.78
They will have the pleasure of enjoying the freedom to socialize with their classmates and applying it
to the Common Core standards. The trip will meet the Literacy Common Core Standards for Reading:
Informational (RI 4.1, 4.2, 4.4) and Literacy (SL.5.1b, SL.5.1d, SL.5.3) and Visual Performing Arts:
1.2.6 C, 1.3.6 C.
Upon returning the students will participate in educational activities that will enhance them
academically as well as socially and emotionally.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Emerson Community School’s Theatre
Group consisting of thirty-five (35) students along with six (6) chaperones to attend a performance of
Matilda on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre, New York, NY – total cost not to exceed $2,936.78.
The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to accounts 15-190100000-800A-16-0000 (Emerson Field Trip Admission Fee); and 15-000-270000-512A-16-0000
(Emerson Principal Field Trip).
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
(5) Hershey Park – Hershey, PA
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Emerson Community School 5th graders, consisting of eighty-two (82) students along with seven (7)
staff members, and eight (8) chaperones will visit, Hershey Park, Friday, June 3, 2016,
Transportation will be provided by Raritan Valley Bus Company. The expense breakdown is as
follows:
Date
June 3, 2016
Departure / Return
6:00 AM / 7:00 PM
Admission
$2,785.35 - $29.95/person – 4 free
Transportation
$3,100.00
Total Cost
$5,885.35
Emerson 5th graders will have the pleasure of enjoying the freedom to socialize with their classmates
and applying it to the Common Core standards. The trip will meet the Literacy Common Core
Standards for Reading: Informational (RI 5.1, 5.2, 5.4). Writing (W.5.2, W5.2a, W5.2e). Math
Common Core (5.NBT) Number and Operations in Base Ten, (5.MD) Measurement and Data, (5.G)
Geometry.
The students will investigate the disciplines: mathematics, language arts, social studies, and science.
They will engage in instructional activities that consist of: listening, speaking, and writing. Students
will gather information about the transfer of energy used in the manufacturing of chocolate; visit the
Hershey museum and factory, and learn how different candies are made. Students will also
investigate the history of the company and Hershey’s contribution to the community. The culminating
activities will be completed and presented for grading.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Emerson Community Schools’ 5 th grade
class to visit Hershey Park, Friday, June 3, 2016 – total cost not to exceed $5,885.35. The availability
of funds for this item has been verified, the admission cost will be charged to account 15-190-100000800A-16-0000 (Emerson Field Trip Admission Fee); and 15-000-270000-512A-16-0000 (Emerson
Principal Field Trip).
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March 15, 2016
(6) Aladdin – Amsterdam Theater, New York, NY
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
each their full potential in life. 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 life-long success.
Plainfield High School Student Council, consisting of twenty (20) student leaders in grades 10-12, and
two (2) chaperones will attend a performance of Aladdin at the Amsterdam Theater in New York, New
York, Saturday, June 4, 2016.
The cost of this field trip will be funded through parent/student fundraising efforts. Transportation will
be provided by the District. The breakdown is as follows:
Date
June 4, 2016
Departure/Return
10:00 am/9:00 pm
Transportation
PPS Transportation Dept.
Cost
Paid by parent/student fundraising
The students will participate in the Educational Program and tour backstage. The Plainfield High
School Student Council has been going on field trips to Broadway Theaters since 1990. This field trip
will expand the students’ learning beyond the walls of the classroom into the vast community outside.
This field trip is an integral part of school instruction. This field trip will provide students with
experiences that cannot be duplicated in school.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves twenty (20) Student Council Student
Leaders, and two (2) chaperones to attend the performance of Aladdin at the Amsterdam Theater in
New York, Saturday, June 4, 2016. The cost of the field trip will be funded through fundraising efforts
of parents and students. There is no cost to the District.
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March 15, 2016
(7) Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) – New York City, NY
Strategic Plan Link
The Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move, the adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to improve the learning and academic performance of
all students so they achieve their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing
Clinton’s 5th Grade, consisting of seventy-five (75) students, and nine (9) chaperones, will visit
MoMath (Museum of Mathematics) in New York City, New York, Tuesday, June 14, 2016.
Transportation will be provided by Raritan Valley Bus Company. The breakdown is as
follows:
Date
Departure / Return
June 14, 2016
9:00 am / 4:00 pm
Admission
$1,575.00
$21.00/student – chaperones free
Transportation
Total Cost
$1,990.00
$3,565.00
This trip will be Clinton’s Fifth Grade culminating activity for the 2015-2016 school year. Students will
be exposed to the museum’s hands-on innovative exhibits. Students will explore the
various exhibits of math through hands-on activities. At this museum there is a wealth
of knowledge that would benefit the students.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Clinton’s Fifth Grade field trip to
MoMath in New York City, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 – total cost not to exceed $3,565.00. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to accounts 15-000-270000512A-14-0000 (Clinton Field Trips), and 15-190-100000-800A-14-0000 (Field Trip Admission Fees).
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
Grants
(1) 2016-2017 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Continuation Grant –
Approval for Submission of Application (NGO# 16-EK37-H05)
Strategic Plan Link
To provide high-quality educational and enrichment programs that will enable students to improve academic
achievement, and promote positive behavior and appropriate social interaction with peers and adults.
To improve the recruitment, retention, development of District staff.
Goal 3: Business Practice:
To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of District school operations.
Goal 4: Safe Learning Environment:
To provide a safe, secure, professional and clean environment for students, staff, and community members.
To implement activities that promote parental involvement and provide opportunities for literacy and related
educational development to the families of participating students.
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield of Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to
submit the following application for federal funds, monitored by the NJDOE, to develop and
implement a high-quality, out-of-school time services (afterschool and summer) at five (5) school sites
including Charles H. Stillman Elementary School, Washington Community School, Evergreen
Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, and Hubbard Middle School. The program
services are for a targeted population of no less than three hundred-one (301) students and their
families for the Five Year Grant Period (9/1/14-8/31/19).
Funding Source
New Jersey
Department of
Education Office of
Student Support
Services
Program Description
Administrator
Amount
st
The mission of the 21 CCLC Afterschool Anna Belin-Pyles $550,000.00
and Summer Programs is to provide a safe,
well-supervised environment beyond the
traditional school day/year in which youth
participate in a variety of educational,
cultural and recreational activities designed
to foster a commitment to life-long learning
and promote positive behavior.
Each
center will offer age-appropriate activities
using various curricula areas to address
the physical, intellectual and emotional
needs of all students. Both programs will
provide academic support and enrichment
activities aligned to CCSS/NJCCCS in the
areas of arts and culture, youth
development and parental involvement.
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March 15, 2016
(2) Grant Submission: Turn Around Partnerships – New Jersey (TAP-NJ)
Strategic Plan Link
The Superintendent of School recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
The purpose of this grant opportunity improve the academic achievement of P-12 students by
developing, enhancing and implementing a leadership pipeline that selects, prepares, supports and
retains school leaders (including leadership teams) for schools that have received a School
Improvement Grant (SIG schools) and SIG-eligible schools.
The TAP-NJ program builds on the University’s commitment to the Plainfield Public Schools by
partnering with us. The project is consistent with the District’s mission with regard to hiring and
supporting school and teacher leaders who are committed to developing students who are successful
and college and career ready upon high school graduation. As well as, further develop school and
teacher leaders who will create positive school cultures that are inviting to staff and the community at
large, while inspiring school/teacher leaders to the highest levels of professional efficacy.
Plainfield Public Schools will partner with Kean University as part of the proposed grant program in
partnership with William Paterson University.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit the
application for the Turn Around Partnerships-New Jersey (TAP-NJ) Grant.
Funding Source
FY2015-16
Program Description
Partnerships are at the heart of this
grant opportunity. Principal partners
must be: 1) Institution of Higher
Education (IHE) and its unit/division that
prepares teachers and principals; 2)
School of arts and sciences (typically
within IHE); 3) High-need Local
Education Agency (LEA). The Goals for
Year One: To develop a high-quality
professional learning system to prepare
teacher leaders to serve; to train an
initial group of teacher leaders; to
provide
professional
learning
opportunities to district and school
leaders;
leadership
development
program.
Amount
No allocation of funds to
the District. Kean
University: Management of
funding allocation.
Administrator
BJ Brown
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March 15, 2016
(3) 2015-2016 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Programs – Collaborator/ Partner
Agreements – Amended from Sept. 2015, Bus. Agenda – Revised Vendor Cost
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in PPS; increase percentage of
students demonstrating academic progress; improve attendance rate; decrease suspension rate
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of district staff; strengthen after
school/summer professional learning communities; Continue with Student/College Interns working the
program; Increase the number of staff participating in on/off site professional development
promotes learning and cooperation; increase number of parents attending school sponsored parent
events/workshops; Increase number of community partnerships
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education will enter into agreements for the purpose of rendering enrichment
learning services, aligned to NJCCCS/CCSS, for students participating in the 21st Century Community
Learning Centers (CCLC) afterschool programs at CH Stillman Elementary, Washington Community
Schools, Evergreen Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School (grades 4-5) and Hubbard
Middle School (grades 6-8) with the following providers:
The identified collaborator is included in the 2015-2016 SY 21st CCLC Continuation Grant application.
The partner and collaborator has a documented history of demonstrating expertise in their service
area meeting all the guidelines and regulations put forth by the New Jersey Department of Education
Office of Educational Support Services (by way of NCLB Act 2001, Title IV, Part B). The program
partner and collaborator will provide essential educational services as identified in the 2015-2016 SY
21st CCLC Continuation Grant application’s project activity plan (PAP).
Foundations, Inc. - The NJDOE 21st CCLC 2015 NGO requires awarded grantees to acquire an outside
project technical assistance specialist non-affiliated with the grantee. Foundations, Inc. is a non-profit
organization committed to improving educational experiences for America's youth by partnering with education
entities. Foundations, Inc. will conduct one (1) quarterly site visit at the five (5) afterschool sites for a total of
twenty (20) visits, facilitate one four-hour half day workshops with related materials and provide a copy of
GraffitWall, Global GraffitiWall, and STEM GraffitiWall (books & CDs) for each of the five afterschool sites and
the two summer sites, as well as provide ongoing technical assistance on an as needed basis for the 20152016 grant year for a total 48.54 hours @ $185.00 per hour for a total of $8,979.70.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Plainfield Public Schools to enter into a
contractual agreement with program partner, Elaine Walker, Ph.D (Sametric Research, LLC), and
community collaborator (Foundations, Inc.) at a total cost of $8,979.70. The availability of funds for
this item has been verified and will be charged to account 20-450-200000-320A-38-0000 (21st CCLC
Instructional and Non-Instructional), and 20-450-100000-320A-38-0000 (Purchased Professional
Services).
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March 15, 2016
(4) Amendment of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Grant – FY2014-2015
Strategic Plan Link
Goal: Learning Outcomes:
The Superintendent of School recommends and I so move, adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
reach their full potential in life. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grant funds are used to
improve student achievement and help close the achievement gap through school improvement and
reform. The IDEA Grant is an annual resource that is funded by the Federal government through the
New Jersey Department of Education.
Funding Source
FY2014/2015
Individuals with
Disabilities Act
Basic Grant
FY2014/2015
Individuals with
Disabilities CEIS
FY2014/2015
Individuals with
Disabilities Act
Non-Public
Program Description
Basic grant funds are used for services
and supplies for special education
students and mandated EIS services.
Preschool grant funds are used for
services and supplies for special
education students
Non-Public funds are used for
services and supplies for special
education students enrolled in non-public
schools
Amount
Carryover
Administrator
$93,710
Antoinette Adams
$5962
Antoinette Adams
$10,428
Antoinette Adams
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education amends the IDEA FY 2014-2015 budget to
include carryover of $110,100.00 from the FY 2014-2015.
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March 15, 2016
C. Professional Development
(1) NJ SORA Recertification Training – In District
Strategic Plan Link
To provide a safe, secure, professional and clean environment for students, staff, and members of
the community.
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled, and dedicated
workforce is essential to the success of the District and students. Therefore, it has provided the
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative and administrative staff
members to participate in district professional development opportunities.
All contractual PPS Security Officers will participate in recertification training to be compliant with
"Security Officer's Registration Act”, (N.J.S. 45:19A-1 to 45:19A-12).
By providing this recertification training, Security Officers will be refreshed in a variety of subjects
related to the safety and security of students and staff; which will allow them to better understand and
perform their duties. The knowledge gained through SORA training offers exposure to fundamental
concepts and principles of the security industry.
Contractual officers would like to participate in this recertification, Friday, March 25, 2016, (Good
Friday), for no additional pay. The breakdown is as follows:
Date / Time
March 25, 2016
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Course
Cost Per Officer
# of Officers
Total Cost
NJ SORA Recertification
$147.45
35
$5,160.75
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves NJ SORA recertification training for all
contractual Security Officers, Friday, March 25, 2016 – total cost not to exceed $5,160.75. The
availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-266000300A-40-0000 (Purch. Professional & Tech. Svcs).
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March 15, 2016
(2) HighScope Curriculum Training of Trainers – Online Workshops
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
members to participate in professional development opportunities.
Master Teacher, Carrie Ann Floyd, will take part in online workshops offered by the HighScope Foundation,
located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, from April 4th, 2016 to June 20th, 2016.
In order to maintain certification as a trainer you must attend a minimum of forty (40) hours offered by the
HighScope Foundation. Master Teacher, Carrie Ann Floyd, needs twenty-one (21) more credits to maintain
certification. The breakdown is as follows:
Expense Description
HighScope Online Courses
— All About the Numbers Plus Preschool Mathematics
— Trainer Course: Presenting and Facilitating
— Planning and Recall: Why and How
Books and Materials for Conference
Recertification Fee
Cost Amount
$300.00
$225.00
$150.00
$25.00 x 3
$65.00 x 1
Total Cost
Extended Amount
$675.00
$75.00
$65.00
$815.00
Upon completion of the training, Master Teacher, Carrie Ann Floyd will be certified as a trainer in the
High/Scope curriculum and in turn, will provide training, ongoing coaching and mentoring to preschool staff to
ensure high quality curriculum and program implementation.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Carrie Ann Floyd, Master Teacher to take part in
online workshops offered by the HighScope Foundation, from April 4th, 2016 to June 20th, 2016 –
total cost not to exceed $815.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to account 20-218-200000-329A-34-0000 (ECPA Other Pur Professional Services).
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March 15, 2016
(3) HighScope Curriculum Training of Trainers – Commack, NY
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
members to participate in out-of-district professional development opportunities.
The Master Teachers from The Office of Early Childhood, listed below, will attend the Preschool
Training of Trainers, conducted by the HighScope Foundation, April 14 and 15, May 25, 26 and 27
2016, in Commack, New York.
Master Teachers – Early Childhood
Shalini Kathuria
Tanaisha White
The expense breakdown is as follows. Both Master Teachers will drive roundtrip (separately).
Expense Description
HighScope Course
Two (2) site visits by High Scope Evaluators
(estimated travel and hotel costs)
Books and Materials for Course
Estimated mileage home to Commack NY one
way 87 miles @ .31 per mile (2 person is driving)
Hotel (2 persons) $126 Plus Tax $15
Per Diem (2 persons)
Estimated Mileage Hotel to training center one
way approx. 10 miles @ .31 per mile (2 persons)
Cost Amount
$4,100. X 2
Extended Amount
$8,200.00
$350. + $960. X 2
$50. X 2
$2,620.00
$100.00
$87. X $.31 X 2 X 4 round trips
(5 nights X $141. X 2 persons)
$48. X 2 days - $64. X 3 days
$216.00
$1,410.00
$576.00
(5 Days X 20 Miles X @.31) X 2
$62.00
Total Cost – $13,184.00
Upon their completion of the training Master Teachers Shalini Kathuria and Tanaisha White will be
certified and will provide training, ongoing coaching and mentoring to preschool staff to ensure high
quality curriculum and program implementation.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Master Teachers Shalini Kathuria and Tanaisha
White to attend the High Scope course “Preschool Training of Trainers”, April 14-15, and May 25-27,
2016 in Commack, New York – total cost not to exceed $13,184.00. The availability of funds for this
item has been verified and will be charged to account 20-218-200000-329A-34-0000 (ECPA Other
Pur Professional Services), 20-218-200000-104A-34-0000 (ECE Salary Other Professional Staff),
and 20-218-580A-34-0000 (ECE Travel).
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March 15, 2016
(4) 2016 New Jersey Speech-Hearing-Language Association Convention – Long Branch, NJ
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
members to participate in out-of-district Professional Development opportunities.
The PPS staff members listed below, will attend the 2016 New Jersey Speech-Language – Hearing
Annual Convention, April 14-15, 2016 in Long Branch, New Jersey.
Name
Vinette Klisch*
Marie Blot**
Title – Department
Speech/Language Therapist – SPED
PIRT Member – Early Childhood
Cost to Attend
$275.00 – Member*
$350.00 – Non-Member**
Mileage - Roundtrip
$25.42
Cost
$300.42
$375.42
Total Cost
$675.84
Attendance at the conference is required in order to maintain national certification which is required
by Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) and for Plainfield Public Schools to receive
reimbursement for speech/language services that are provided to Medicaid eligible students.
The conference will offer a full range of workshops needed for therapists to acquire the ten (10) hours
of course work needed to maintain national American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
certification. In addition, the conference will provide updated information and the latest research,
issues and trends related to audiology, and speech-language pathology in education.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Vinette Klisch and Marie Blot, to attend
the 2016 New Jersey Speech-Hearing-Language Association Annual Convention, April 14-15, 2016 –
total cost not to exceed $675.84. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to accounts 20-252-200000-500A-32-0000 (IDEA Workshops), 20-218-200000-329A-340000 (ECPA Other Pur Profesion), and 20-218-200000-580A-34-0000 (ECE Travel).
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March 15, 2016
(5) Teachers College Digital and Media Literacy Institute – New York, NY
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
Superintendent of Schools the authority to have staff members participate in out-of-district
Professional Development opportunities.
The PPS staff listed below will attend the Teachers College Digital and Media Literacy Institute, April
21-23, 2016, in New York City, NY.
Name
Linda C. Anderson
Celia Bouffidis
Joan Cansdale
Tamara Cress
Jo Allyn Henry
Anita Kaur
Position/Location
Media Specialist/Emerson
Media Specialist/Maxson
ELA Supv. (6-12)/Ed.Svcs.
Media Specialist/Barlow/Stillman
Media Specialist/Cook/Woodland
Media Specialist/PHS
Name
Barbara Klinck
Donna Mullaney
Elmer Rivera
Kenneth Shenton
Cosimo Torello
Position/Location
Media Specialist/Hubbard
ELA Supv. (K-5)/Ed. Svcs.
Media Specialist/Washington
Media Specialist/Evergreen
Media Specialist/Cedarbrook
The expense breakdown per person, per the GSA, is as follows:
Registration (per person)
$650.00
Transportation (per person)
Meals (lunch per person)
$100.00
$55.50 ($18.50 per day)
Total Cost – $8,860.50
Cost Per Person
$805.50
Attendance at the Teachers College Digital and Media Literacy Institute will introduce the district’s
Library Media team to current methods for authentically tapping the power of digital tools and media
in support of classroom literacy instruction across the curriculum. A variety of skills and concepts will
be explored including:
 Comprehension of multimodal texts
 Digital and media production within reading/writing block
 Analysis of source reliability
 Media criticism
 Digital citizenship
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the listed PPS staff members to attend
the Teachers College Digital and Media Literacy Institute in New York City from April 21-23, 2016 –
total cost not to exceed $8,860.50. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to FY2016 NCLB Title IIA accounts 20-270-200000-500T-05-0001 (TIIA Trav/Hotel/Meals),
and 20-270-200000—500T-05-0000 (TIIA Conf Reg Costs).
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March 15, 2016
(6) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Course – In-District Training
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in PPS
To provide a safe, secure, professional and clean environment for students, staff, and members of
the community.
RESOLUTION
workforce is essential to the success of the District and students. Therefore, it has provided the
members to participate in district professional development opportunities.
All PPS Security Officers (full- and part-time) will participate in the American Heart Association
Heartsaver First Aid Course provided by Team Life. The course will take place during the District
scheduled Professional Development day, Friday, April 22, 2016.
The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is a classroom, video-based, Instructor-led course that teaches
students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest
emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn
skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and other first aid emergencies.
This course also teaches adult CPR and AED use, which will be a refresher for the officers. Officers
will receive a two (2) year First Aid certification card. The breakdown is as follows:
American Heart Association Course
Heartsaver First Aid
Hours of Training
1:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Total Cost
$1,715.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Heartsaver First Aid Course,
provided by Team Life for all PPS Security Officers, April 22, 2016 – total cost not to exceed
$1,715.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11000-266000-300A-40-0000 (Purch. Professional & Tech. Svcs).
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March 15, 2016
(7) Orton-Gillingham Reading Program Evaluation
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes that a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated
Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative staff members to perform
additional assignments within our District.
During the 2014-15 school year, teachers throughout the district, were trained in the Orton-Gillingham
methods. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory method of reading instruction; the approach allows
teachers to incorporate into their daily lessons the five (5) components essential to an effective
reading program: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and
comprehension strategies.
The expense breakdown for a consultant from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education to provide an
assessment of the implementation of the strategies taught. This observation will assist the
administrators and teachers to effectively implement, manage, and assess the Orton-Gillingham
program, is as follows:
Dates
Total Cost
May 2-3, 2016
$3,400.00
In order to support the program’s implementation and provide guidance, an observation and
subsequent training is necessary to provide guidance on the following:




Observation of the program’s implementation in the K, 1, and 2 grade classrooms
Feedback on the strategies and procedures used for implementation
Model lesson presentations with question and answer periods
Modifications for special education students, for English language learners in accordance with
NJAC 6A:15.
The expertise acquired through the Orton-Gillingham training will allow teachers to deliver explicit
instruction in the identified key areas while utilizing and strengthening all learning pathways.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the two (2) day Orton-Gillingham
Consultation, May 2-3, 2016 – total cost not to exceed $3,400.00. The availability of funds for this
item has been verified and will be charged to account 15-190-100018-320A-16-0000 (Emerson
Educational Consult).
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March 15, 2016
(8) HighScope International Conference Spring 2016 – Detroit, MI
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified competent, skilled and dedicated
workforce is essential to the success of the district and the students. Therefore, the Plainfield Public
Schools does both require and encourage employees to take continuing education courses to
improve their professional knowledge, maintain professional credentials and to operate most
effectively and efficiently in the delivery of services to the children of the District.
Early Childhood Director Evelyn Motley and Vice Principal Elena Rutherford, will attend the
HighScope Foundation 2016 International Conference themed Striving for Excellence and Equity in
Early Learning, May 10-12, 2016, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan.
The expense breakdown, per the GSA, is as follows:
Registration
$950.00
Transportation
$1,012.00
Lodging (inc. tax)
$1,672.00
Meals/Incidentals
$690.00
Total
$4,324.00
The primary goal of the institute is to deepen participants’ understanding of the expanding early
childhood knowledgebase, provide a forum for addressing significant, controversial issues affecting
young children’s education, and help attendees develop skills that improve professional development
and practice.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Evelyn Motley and Elena Rutherford to attend the
HighScope Foundation 2016 International Conference, May 10-12, 2016, in Detroit, Michigan – total
cost not to exceed $4,324.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be
charged to accounts 20-218-200000-329A-34-0000 (ECPA Other Pur Professional Services), and 20218-580A-34-0000 (ECE Travel).
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March 15, 2016
(9) Teacher Effectiveness – Online E-course – Professional Development
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in PPS
RESOLUTION
Plainfield Public Schools recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated workforce is
essential to the success of the District and the students. Therefore, it has provided the
members to participate in the utilization of digital content.
The Department of Professional Development/Teacher Effectiveness in partnership with Literacy
Solutions will provide on-demand, online learning professional development to enhance teachers’
professional learning and practices.
Literacy Solutions’ courses offer solid professional and personalized blended learning experiences
that are immediately transferrable through interactive, classroom-friendly, teacher-friendly concepts
and resources. The courses include only research and evidence-based materials, methods and
strategies with field-tested application tools designed to improve teaching performance, content
knowledge, and lead to learning that transfers to classrooms through mentoring, coaching and jobembedded experiences.
Plainfield School District will purchase and own the course entitled: Classroom Management That
Cultivates Respect and Rapport. This twenty (20) hour online, asynchronous e-course, based on
Danielson’s Domain 2a: Creating an environment of respect and rapport, will delve into the rules for
appropriately handling delicate teacher-student situations in the classroom by understanding how to
diffuse conflict through the six (6) steps to problem-solving.
Total Cost
$6,500.00
Literacy Solutions will also provide professional development to manage and facilitate this course
within the Department of Professional Development/Teacher Effectiveness. This e-course will be
available on-demand, for individual, professional learning communities and grade-level teams
throughout the District. This course will also be included as additional support to the professional
development offerings for new teachers as part of our New Teacher Learning Support Seminars.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves a partnership between Plainfield Public
Schools and Literacy Solutions – total cost not to exceed $6,500.00. The availability of funds for this
item has been verified and will be charged to account IIA 20-270-200000-300A-05-0001 (FY2016
NCLB Title IIA).
Business Meeting
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March 15, 2016
The NJTESOL-BE Annual Spring Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the recruitment, retention and development of District staff.
RESOLUTION
members to participate in out of district professional development opportunities.
The PPS ESL/Bilingual staff listed below will attend the NJTESOL-BE Annual Spring Conference,
June 1-3, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
The New Jersey Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages and Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL-BE)
is a professional organization devoted to representing and servicing the English Language Learners
and Bilingual Education professionals of the State of New Jersey. This conference will provide an
opportunity to engage its attendees in in numerous workshops and exhibitions. This conference
allows teachers to network with other ESL/Bilingual educators from across the nation.
One Day
$264.00
Staff Name
Phillip Williamson
Idelisse Gonzalez
Jay Rossin
Jesus Peraza
Sandra Lopez Donavan
Brenda Martinez
Michael Carrington
Bridget Trott
Candus Hedburg
Andrea Green
Diana Caspao
Kim Miller
David Jin
Edith Farrell
Cost to Attend
Two Days
$344.00
Position
Principal, Bil. ED, ESL, WL
Resource Teacher
Resource Teacher
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
Three Days
$424.00
Location
Board Office
Board Office
Board Office
Barlow
Cedarbrook
Clinton
Emerson
Evergreen
Evergreen
Jefferson
Stillman
Stillman
Washington
Woodland
# of Days
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Cost
$424.00
424.00
424.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
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The NJTESOL-BE Annual Spring Conference (cont’d)
Staff Name
Mary Perez
Seema Govil
Adolfo Gillioz
Antonella Rossi
Annie Ramos
Maria Acero
Victoria Rios
Emma Anderson
Yaneth Sierra
Grinnet Foxton
Luz Sepulveda
Yanira Guardado
Brunilda Solano
Gilberto Ladino
Tatiana Newcomer
Yackeline Gutierrez
Casandra Bazelay
Regina Mazza
Stephanie Sawhney
Ann Pittius
Tim Spaur
Indra Barreto
Abiola Adewinmi
Shirley Clore
Katherine Horne
Liza Darmstadt
Alissa Marie Shust
Vincent Rosano
Lynda Gorczyca
Sara Glassman
Julia Pujlos
Lenny Jimenez
Maria Sinfon-Phum
Karla Brito
Melissa Grau
Maria Pagan
Position
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
ESL Coordinator
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Liaison
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
ESL
Bilingual Liaison
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Location
Hubbard
Hubbard
Maxson
Barlow
Cedarbrook
Clinton
Emerson
Evergreen
Jefferson
Stillman
Washington
Woodland
Hubbard
Maxson
Maxson
Barlow
Cedarbrook
Clinton
Emerson
Emerson
Jefferson
Jefferson
Stillman
Washington
Washington
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
PHS
Barlow
Barlow
Cedarbrook
Clinton
# of Days
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Cost
$344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
344.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
344.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
344.00
344.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
264.00
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March 15, 2016
The NJTESOL-BE Annual Spring Conference (cont’d)
Staff Name
Lissette Hernandez
Daniela Urquizo
Alina Rubio
Gabriela Lazeration
Joanna Valdez
Nataly Diaz
Maria De La Cruz
Rosemary Clark
Johanna Heredia
Viviana Villamil
Marie Maldonado
Dilver Ortiz
Yaney Novo
Tara Cuneo
Guillermo Pena
Belkys Galvez
Christina Guerron
Byron Cevallos
Diana Saenz Torres
Neyreda Williams
Position
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
SLA
SLA
Location
Emerson
Evergreen
Evergreen
Evergreen
Jefferson
Jefferson
Stillman
Washington
Washington
Barlow
Clinton
Emerson
Evergreen
Evergreen
Jefferson
Washington
Clinton
Evergreen
Maxson
BOAACD
# of Days
Cost
1
$264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
1
264.00
2
344.00
2
344.00
Total Cost – $21,360.00
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the Bilingual/ESL/World Language staff to attend
The NJTESOL/NJBE Annual Spring Conference, June 1-3, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency, New
Brunswick, NJ. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to account
20-240-200000-500A-39-0000 (Conf. Registr).
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March 15, 2016
New Jersey Association of School Business Officials – Atlantic City, NJ
Strategic Plan Link
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 non-administrative and administrative
staff members to participate in out-of-district professional development opportunities.
WHEREAS, the specific focus is to lead district’s through today’s’ economic challenges, review policy
and legal updates, homeless and residency requirements, cooperative transportation and pensions.
Gary Ottmann, School Business Administrator, along with Yolanda Koon, Assistant School Business
Administrator, will attend the NJASBO, 54th Annual Conference in Atlantic City, NJ, June 8-10, 2016.
The NJ DOE Commissioner, David C. Hespe, has granted a waiver for lodging. The breakdown, per
person/per the GSA, is as follows:
Registration
$300.00
Lodging (inc. 18% tax)
$457.84
Travel
$308.00
Food/Incidentals
$320.00
Total Cost
$1,385.84
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Gary L. Ottmann and Yolanda Koon, to
attend the NJASBO, 54th Annual Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, June 8-10, 2016, at a cost
not to exceed $1,400.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged
to account 11-000-251000-592T-04-0000 (Misc. Purch. Srv).
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March 15, 2016
D. Woodland – Art Night - Printmaking Center of NJ
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 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and achieve
academic and life-long success.
The Printmaking Center of NJ will conduct a Monotype Printmaking Workshop at Woodland
Elementary School during its Annual Art Night.
DATE/TIME
March 17, 2016 / 6-8 p.m.
TITLE OF WORKSHOP
Monoprinting Art Program
TOTAL COST
$360.00
The workshop will include demonstrations and hands-on experiences. Students will learn monotype
printmaking using inks, watercolors, pencils, and other materials. The final product will be one the
students will be able to take home. The Printmaking Center will provide the instructor and materials.
The expense breakdown is as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to the Printmaking Center of
NJ for the Printmaking Workshop at Woodland Elementary School, March 17, 2016 – total cost not to
exceed $360.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to
account 15-190-100000-500A-22-0000 (Woodland Instructional Other Purchase Service).
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March 15, 2016
E. English Classes for Parents – Stillman Elementary School
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
Active engagement of families and community members in the educational process of our students is
key. With a fast growing Spanish speaking community in Plainfield, there is an increase need to offer
our parents support in English Language acquisition.
Beginning English classes will be offered at Stillman Elementary School for ten (10) weeks. The
breakdown is as follows:
Dates
April 6 – June 8, 2016
Day / Time
Wednesday / 6:00 pm
Parents
25
Staff
1
Rate per Hour/Maximum
$28.00 / $672.00
Total Cost
$672.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves English Language acquisition classes to
be offered to twenty-five (25) Stillman Parents, April 6 – June 8, 2016 – total cost not to exceed
$672.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to 11-000223000-104S-26-0000 (Staff Prof. training Stipends).
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March 15, 2016
F. Anti-Bullying and Character Education Consultant – Woodland
Strategic Plan Link
To provide a safe, secure, professional and clean environment for students, staff and members of the
community.
RESOLUTION
Ted Fattoross, Keynote Speaker, Seminar Leader, Coach, and Consultant will conduct an AntiBullying and Character Education workshop for the Woodland Elementary School PTO (Parent
Teacher Organization), Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM.
The breakdown is:
Workshop
Anti-Bullying and Character Education
Total Cost
$350.00
Mr. Fattoross has nineteen (19) years of experience, and has been featured on national TV and radio
programs. He provides over 300 programs each year on a variety of topics which include selfesteem, conflict resolution, teamwork and leadership.
RESOLVED, Plainfield Board of Education approves payment to Ted Fattoross for the Anti-Bullying
and Character Education Workshop to be held at Woodland Elementary School, Thursday, April 14,
2016 – total cost not to exceed $350.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and
will be charged to account 20-232-200000-300A-22-0000 (Title I – Woodland Parent Presenters).
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March 15, 2016
G. PAAAS – Acellus Online Program – 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education recognizes a highly qualified, competent, skilled and dedicated
workforce is essential to the success of the District and the students. The Plainfield Board of
Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically and reach their full potential in
life. In doing so, it is committed to providing opportunities for and ensuring all students 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.
PAAAS has been approved for an Acellus Grant of $17,415.00 for the 2015-2017 two school years.
The District’s contribution is $12.00 per student-equivalent to $7,309.50 which is not covered by the
grant.
RESOLVED, that Plainfield Board of Education approves the Acellus Online Program for the 20152017 school years – total cost not to exceed $7,309.50. The availability of funds for this item has
been verified and will be charged to account 15-000-221000-320A-52-0000 (PAAAS Prof Services).
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March 15, 2016
H. Charles H. Stillman – Saturday OWL Academy (AMENDED)
Strategic Plan Link
To improve the learning and academic performance of all students in all PPS.
RESOLUTION
insuring all students meet the Common Core and achieve academic and life-long success.
The 2015-2016 Saturday OWL Academy was approved as part of the 2015-2016 School
Improvement Plan submitted to the Regional Achievement Center (RAC) as governed by the New
Jersey Department of Education.
Funding will be utilized to develop and provide high quality instruction to provide academic
intervention for forty-five (45) at-risk students. Students are selected based on the following criteria:

Grades, 3, 4, & 5 – based on End of Unit Assessment Scores (Unit 1 & 2), DRA, and
IReady/Istation scores.
Staff will be compensated at the contractual rate. The breakdown is as follows:
Dates / Hours
Day
Staff
Feb. 20 – May 14, 2016
8:30 – 7:30 AM
Saturday
Morning
5 – Certified
1 –TAs
Rate Per
Hour/Maximum
$28.00/$1,232.00
$10.50 / $462.00
Cost
Total Cost
$6,160.00
$462.00
$6,622.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Saturday OWL Academy at Charles
H. Stillman School to operate Saturdays; beginning February 20, 2016, culminating May 14, 2016 –
total cost not to exceed $6,622.00. The availability of funds has been confirmed from FY2016 NCLB
Title I SIA 100-100 Accounts (Teacher Stipends).
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March 15, 2016
I. The Barlow B.E.A.R. “Safety Net” After School Program – AMENDED # of Staff
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students are academically successful
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 Standards for optimal academic
achievement, and life-long success.
To increase students’ academic achievement by offering high-quality supplemental services in core
academic areas, DeWitt D. Barlow Elementary School will implement a “Safety Net Prep” after school
program.
The “Safety Net“ Program, entitled Barlow B. E. A. R. (Barlow Excelling in Arithmetic and Reading), is
to provide additional extracurricular instruction for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students who have been
identified as academically at risk in Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics.
DRA scores, benchmark assessments data, and end of unit or teacher made tests, were used to
identify students in need.
Staff will be compensated at the contractual rate. The breakdown is as follows:
Dates / Hours
Feb. 22 – May 26, 2016
3:05 – 5:05 PM
Days
Staff
Rate Per Hour
Maximum Rate
Total Cost
Tues. – Thurs.
8
$28.00
$1,260.00
$10,080.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Barlow B. E. A. R. Safety Net
Program – total cost not to exceed $10,080.00. The availability of funds for this item has been
verified and will be charged to account 20-230-100000-101S-11-0000 (Title I Unified Plan – 20152016 SIA, Part A Application).
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J. Academic Performance Credit Recovery – AMENDED from February 16, 2015 Agenda
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 1. Learning Outcomes:
RESOLUTION
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.
The implementation of Barack’s Academic Performance Credit Recovery program will ensure all
student academic needs are being addressed. In addition, daily attendance in the program will
ensure students meet graduation requirements as per PPS District Policy.
One staff member will work per day, based on number of students in attendance. Staff will work
Tuesday through Friday, 3:05-3:50pm. Participation is open to thirty-one (31) seniors, and fifteen (15)
juniors.
The breakdown per the collective bargaining agreement, is as follows:
Dates
February 8, 2016
to
June 17, 2016
Staff / Position
Reginald Clark / Social Studies Teacher
Gregory Powell / Business Teacher
Elizabeth McIntosh / English Teacher
Rate of Pay /Maximum
$47.59 per pd. / $3,616.84
$54.63 per pd. / $4,151.88
$56.21 per pd. / $4,272.46
Total Cost
$12,041.18
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves BOAACD Credit Recovery – total cost
not to exceed $12,041.18. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged
to account 15-140-100000-101S-51-0000 (BOAACD Stipends).
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March 15, 2016
K. K-5 School Grade Band Teams – Summer Grade Level Math Articulation Workshops –
(Amended from May 19, 2015 Business Agenda p. 40 – Account Revision)
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
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 Standards, achieve academic, and lifelong
success.
The District is committed to raising the standards and student performance through providing
professional development for staff. The Elementary Math Office needs to provide intensive learning
opportunities related to the common content knowledge required for mathematics that supports and
prepares our staff to implement the standards effectively in the elementary classroom. As such, the
Elementary Math Office has identified the need to establish the K-5 School Grade Band Teams
Summer Grade Level Math Articulation Workshops.
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.
K-5 School Grade Band Teams–Summer Grade Level Math Articulation Workshops - Time: 9AM-3PM
# of Positions
Rate of Pay
# of Days
Cost
Grade K Teachers
10
35 x 5 hrs. = $175
4
$7,000.00
Grade 1 Teachers
10
35 x 5 hrs. = $175
4
$7,000.00
Grade 2 Teachers
10
35 x 5 hrs. = $175
4
$7,000.00
Grade 3 Teachers
10
35 x 5 hrs. = $175
4
$7,000.00
Grade 4 Teachers
10
35 x 5 hrs. = $175
4
$7,000.00
Grade 5 Teachers
10
35 x 5 hrs. = $175
4
$7,000.00
Supplemental Instruction Teachers
7
35 x 5 hrs. = $175
4
$4,900.00
Total Number of Teaching Staff
67
Total
$46,900.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the establishment of K-5 School Grade
Band Teams Summer Grade Level Math Articulation Workshops, August 24-27, 2015 in the amount
of $46,900.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to FY2016
NCLB account 20-270-200000-110A-05-0000 (Title II Stipends)
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March 15, 2016
L. In-District Professional Development ELA Summer Institutes Grades 3-12 –
(Amended from May 19, 2015 Business Agenda p. 49 – Account Revision)
Strategic Plan Link
RESOLUTION
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 state standards, 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.
Summer ELA Institutes
Dates: July 13-30, 2015
Workshop Presenters
Teacher Stipends ($25 each day)
Materials/Books
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rate of Pay
# of Days
$1500
6
$100
6
Total
Cost
$ 9,000.00
$15,000.00
$ 4,500.00
$28,500.00
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the establishment of the In-District
Summer ELA Professional Development Institute total cost not to exceed $28,500.00. The availability
of funds for this item has been verified and will be charged to FY2016 NCLB Title IIA account 20-270200000-110C-05-0000 (Title IIA Teacher Stipends).
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March 15, 2016
XVII. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
Reports of the Board Secretary and Treasurer – January 2016
To improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.
RESOLUTION
The Board Secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report, no budgetary line item
account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount
appropriated by the District Board of Education.
The Treasurer of School Monies is required by statute to submit a report to the Board of
Education on the cash balance in the various Board of Education Bank accounts.
The Board Secretary’s Report and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the stated
period were in agreement.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and
certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting; and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plainfield Board of Education certifies that sufficient funds are
available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education directs the Superintendent to
initiate whatever actions may be determined to be appropriate.
Business Meeting
Finance – Board Sec’y
FUND
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CASH BALANCE
March 15, 2016
APPROPRIATION
BALANCE
FUND BALANCE
(10) General Current Expense Fund
(11, 16, 17,18) Current Expense
1,378,353.28
(12) Capital Outlay
-
(13) Special Schools
-
(15) Reform Schools
-
Capital / Maintenance Reserve
(20) Special Revenue Fund
9,450,696.98
4,196,090.76
-
3,107,307.72
-
3,883,348.75
112,500.98
14,000,000.00
3,000,000.00
11,000,000.00
12,630,193.54
2,863,766.83
104,573.42
(30) Capital Projects Fund
-
-
-
(40) Debt Service Fund
-
-
-
(60) Enterprise Fund
TOTAL
405,100.63
745,144.53
1,001,666.41
28,413,647.45
24,139,047.85
15,326,048.53
Business Meeting
Finance
B.
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March 15, 2016
Payment of Bills –– February 12, 2016 – March 10, 2016
RESOLUTION
The Board of Education has determined that the warrants presented for payment are in
order.
The Board Secretary presented certain warrants to the Board of Education with a
recommendation they be paid, and pursuant to NJAC 6:20-2.13(d), the Board Secretary certifies
that with respect to the payment of bills referenced below no budgetary line item account has
been over expended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.13(a).
RESOLVED, that the following warrants be approved for payment, and that itemized lists of the
warrants be filed with the minutes:
On the General Account
207049 – 207398
in the amount of
$2,338,307.11
On the Agency Account
1078 – 1089
8936 -8992
in the amount of
$2,757,116.61
On the Food Service Account
100380 – 100387
in the amount of
$
IN THE GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$5,122,712.17
27,288.45
Business Meeting
Finance
C.
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March 15, 2016
2015 – 16 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
FEBRUARY 1, 2016 to FEBRUARY 29, 2016
ACCOUNT
DESCRIPTION
Regular Programs – Instruction
Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and
Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student
Related and Extraordinary Support Services
11-3XX-100-XXX Vocational Programs - Local – Instruction
11-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, School
Sponsored Athletics, and Other Instructional
Programs –Instruct
11-800-330-XXX Community Services Programs/Operations
Undistributed Expenditures
11-000-100-XXX Instruction
11-000Student Support Services - Attendance and
211,213,218,219,2 Social Work, Health, Other Support Svcs22
Regular, Other Support Svcs-Special,
Education Media Services/School Library
11-000-221,223
Improvement of Instruction Services and
Instructional Staff Training Services
11-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration
11-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration
11-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology
10-606
Increase in Maintenance Reserve
11-1XX-100-XXX
11-2XX-100-XXX
11-000-216,217
11-000-26X-XXX
11-000-270-XXX
10-605
11-000-290-XXX
11-XXX-XXX-2XX
11-000-310-XXX
Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services
Student Transportation Services
Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve
Other Support Services
Personal Services - Employee Benefits
Food Services
FROM
TO
18,000.00
8,000.00
150,000.00
18,000.00
150,000.00
150,000.00
158,000.00
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March 15, 2016
TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE
Capital Outlay
12-XXX-XXX-73X Equipment
12-XXX-4XX-XXX Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY
13-XXX-XXX-XXX TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS
10-000-100-56X
Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools
10-000-520-930
General Fund Contribution to Whole School
Reform
GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL
326,000.00
326,000.00
BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 15
FEBRUARY 1, 2016 to FEBRUARY 29, 2016
ACCOUNT
15-1XX-100-XXX
15-2XX-100-XXX
15-000-216,217
15-3XX-100-XXX
15-4XX-100-XXX
15-800-330-XXX
DESCRIPTION
Regular Programs – Instruction
Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and
Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student
Related and Extraordinary Support Services
Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction
School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities,
School Sponsored Athletics, and Other
Instructional Programs -Instruct
Community Services Programs/Operations
FROM
TO
207,238.36
3,000.00
Undistributed Expenditures
15-000-100-XXX
Instruction
15-000Student Support Services - Attendance and
211,213,218,219,222 Social Work, Health, Other Support SvcsRegular, Other Support Svcs-Special,
Education Media Services/School Library
10,900.00
15-000-221,223
Improvement of Instruction Services and
Instructional Staff Training Services
6,085.00
15-000-230-XXX
Support Services - General Administration
15-000-240-XXX
Support Services - School Administration
8,357.36
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 1,000.00
15-000-270-XXX
Student Transportation Services
15,000.00
15-605
Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve
15-000-290-XXX
Other Support Services
15-XXX-XXX-2XX
Personal Services - Employee Benefits
162,896.00
Business Meeting
Finance – Transfers
15-000-310-XXX
15-604
15-604
15-XXX-XXX-73X
15-000-4XX-XXX
15-000-4XX-931
15-000-4XX-933
15-000-520-930
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Food Services
TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE
Capital Outlay
Increase in Capital Reserve
Interest Deposit to Capital Reserve
Equipment
Facilities Acquisition and Construction
Services
Capital Reserve-Transfer to Capital Projects
Capital Reserve-Transfer to Debt Service
General Fund Contribution to Whole School
Reform
WHOLE SCHOOL REFORM GRAND
207,238.36 207,238.36
TOTAL
Business Meeting
Finance
D.
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Out-of-District Travel
Strategic Plan Link
The following is recommended by adoption:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Emily Morgan to attend the
Analyzing & Constructing Salary Guides on Saturday, March 12, 2015 in Mercerville, NJ and
The Hidden Bias Gap-Gender Race and Zip Code on Thursday, March 17, 2015 in Edison, NJ
at a cost not to exceed $410.00. The availability of funds for this item has been verified and
will be charged to account 11-000-230000-580A-01-0000 (Board Travel).
E.
Out-of-District Travel
Strategic Plan Link
The following is recommended by adoption:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves Wilma Campbell, Anna BelinPyles and Richard Wyatt to attend the Third Annual Technology Conference on Thursday,
March 3, 2016 in Princeton, NJ at a cost not to exceed $480.00. The availability of funds for
this item has been verified and will be charged to account 11-000-230000-580A-01-0000
(Board Travel).
Business Meeting
Finance
F.
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Approval of Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (HIB) Investigation Decisions
Goal 4: Safe Learning Environment
To provide a safe, secure, professional, and clean environment for students, staff, and
members of the community.
RESOLUTION
The Superintendent is required to report all alleged Harassment/ Intimidation/Bullying (HIB)
incidents to the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15c, and
The Superintendent has provided the Board of Education with the results of the investigations
of all alleged HIB incidents reported to the Superintendent as of February 26, 2016; and
The Board of Education has had an opportunity to review and ask questions relative to the HIB
incident reports submitted; therefore,
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education hereby accepts and affirms the
determinations made by the Superintendent, Building Principals, District’s Bullying Coordinator,
and School Anti-Bullying Specialists on the incident reports submitted regarding the HIB
investigations #2016-48 though #2016-51.
G.
Proposed 2016 – 2017 School Calendar
Strategic Plan Link
Goal 5: Community and Family Engagement:
To actively engage families and communities in a meaningful, structured, and productive
manner that promotes learning and cooperation.
RESOLUTION
The Plainfield Board of Education is committed to ensuring all students succeed academically
and reach their full potential in life. In doing so, it is also committed to providing opportunities
for and ensuring all students achieve academic, and life-long success.
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following 2016 – 2017 School
Calendar:
Business Meeting
Finance
H.
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Approval of Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (HIB) Investigation Decisions
Goal 4: Safe Learning Environment
To provide a safe, secure, professional, and clean environment for students, staff, and
members of the community.
RESOLUTION
The Superintendent is required to report all alleged Harassment/ Intimidation/Bullying (HIB)
incidents to the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15c, and
The Superintendent has provided the Board of Education with the results of the investigations
of all alleged HIB incidents reported to the Superintendent as of March 11, 2016; and
The Board of Education has had an opportunity to review and ask questions relative to the HIB
incident report submitted; therefore,
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education hereby accepts and affirms the
determinations made by the Superintendent, Building Principals, District’s Bullying
Coordinator, and School Anti-Bullying Specialists on the incident report submitted regarding
the HIB investigation #2016-52.
Business Meeting
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XVIII. REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
A.
Adoption of Policies – Second Reading
The following is recommended for adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education has reviewed the policies listed below and finds
them acceptable for the management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools, and
WHEREAS, the Plainfield Board of Education now finds it necessary that these policies be
implemented, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves, on second reading, the
following policies:
Policy #
4112.8/4212.8
5141.2
Title
Nepotism
Medical Marijuana
XIX.
CS/bsc
Amended
New
ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Time - The Plainfield Public School District

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