Paul Robeson Charter School
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
1289 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Trenton, NJ 08638
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| 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 | ||
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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.
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| B. | Personnel | Vote | Freya Lund | ||
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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 |
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| C. | Student Field Trips | Vote | |||
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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 |
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| 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 | |||
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| D. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||