Paul Robeson Charter School

Regular Board Meeting

Published on January 12, 2026 at 5:35 PM EST

Date and Time

Thursday January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST

Location

1289 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

Trenton, NJ 08638

This meeting is being held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and is open to the public. Notices were duly posted and the meeting was advertised in The Trentonian and The Times of Trenton. Formal action will be taken.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Record Attendance
II. Discussion
  A. Dashboard Discuss
  B. Facility Update Discuss
  C. Development Committee / Fundraising Update
  D. Armed Security Guards
  E. Strategic Planning
  F. New Charter Regulations
  G. Confirm Recurring Finance Committee Time Discuss
III. Updates
  A. Enrollment Discuss Freya Lund
  B. Emergency Drill Log Freya Lund
     
  C. Talent and Certification Discuss Aniyah Wright
  D. Special Education Files Audit Update Discuss Freya Lund
  E. HIB Report- Elementary & Middle School Discuss
     
IV. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes
  A. Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the November 20, 2025 board meeting. Approve Minutes
     
V. Motions for Approval
  A. Finance Vote Brian Falkowski
   

1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for November & December 2025 as per the attached. 

 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:232.11(a), the Paul Robeson Charter School Board of Trustees acknowledges receipt of the secretary’s certification, and after review of the monthly financial report (appropriations section) certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, as of September & October 2025, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:232.11(b), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the school’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

 

2. To approve the Bills/Check List from November 21, 2025 through January 6, 2026

 

3. To approve the following payrolls:

       11/20/25 Payroll $337,512.94 

       12/15/25 Payroll $390,115.05 

       12/19/25 Payroll $307,565.44

       

4. To approve the acceptance of the Emergent & Capital Maintenance Funds in the amount of $60,921.00 as attached.

 

 

 

 

 
  B. Personnel Vote Freya Lund
   

1. To approve the following staff travel and PD expenses & reimbursements:

Employee-  Suleymi Ostolaza

Description- NJ AHPERD Annual Convention- Princeton, NJ 

Date- Feb 23rd and Feb 24th

Cost- $380

 

2. To approve the following new hires:

Employee- Kh-ing James

Position- Lunch and Recess Aide

Pay Rate- $22/hr

Position Duration (10/12)- 10-month

 

3. To approve the following staff resignations:

Employee- Biyanka Bradley

Position- Teacher

Resignation Date- 12/17 

 
  C. Student Field Trips Vote
   

1. To approve the following student field trips:

Trip Location- LEDI Holocaust Exhibit

Type of Trip- Academic

Costs & Funding Source- Free, Bus- we will pay but get reimbursed

Number of Students Attending- 74 students + 1 

Date- Feb 26th

Educational Purpose- Tied to academic content in reading and social studies

 

Trip Location- Universal Display

Type of Trip- Distinguished Honors Trip

Costs & Funding Source- Bus- $800

Number of Students Attending- 40 students

Date- Feb TBD

Educational Purpose- STEM content for honors students 

 
  D. Policy/Miscellaneous Vote Brian Falkowski
VI. Executive Session
  A. It is expected that the Board will go into Executive Session. Vote
VII. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session
  A. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session Vote
VIII. Closing Items
  A. New Business Discuss
  B. Public Comment
  C. Important Dates FYI
   
  • Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 3, 2026: 4:00–6:00pm
 
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote