Paul Robeson Charter School
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
1289 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Trenton, NJ 08638
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 4:00 PM | ||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | |||
| B. | Record Attendance | |||
| II. | Discussion | |||
| A. | Goal Setting and Data Review | Discuss | ||
| B. | Facility Update | Discuss | ||
| C. | Strategic Planning Status Report | |||
| D. | Board Retreat | |||
| E. | Draft Renewal Application Review | |||
| F. | Fundraising Update | |||
| G. | Board Self Evaluation | FYI | ||
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Sending via BoardOnTrack |
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| III. | Updates | |||
| A. | Enrollment | Discuss | ||
| B. | Emergency Drill Log | Discuss | ||
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First Fire Drill: Tuesday, September 1st. First Security Drill: Friday, September 11th |
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| C. | Talent and Certification | Discuss | ||
| D. | Special Education Files Audit Update | Discuss | ||
| E. | HIB Report- Elementary & Middle School | Discuss | ||
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Middle School HIB Update- Linked here Elementary School HIB Update- None |
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| IV. | Acceptance of Meeting Minutes | |||
| A. | Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the June 2, 2026 board meeting. | Approve Minutes | ||
| V. | Motions for Approval | |||
| A. | Finance | Vote | ||
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1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for May and June 2026 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 June 2026, 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 June 2, 2026 through August 17, 2026.
3. To approve the following payrolls: 6/15/26 Payroll $ 353,265.00 6/30/26 Payroll $ 366,455.14 7/15/26 Payroll $ 102,544.26 7/30/26 Payroll $ 107,124.63 8/15/26 Payroll $ 73,094.22
4. To approve FY27 IDEA Application: i. Basic - $166,894.00 ii. Preschool - $2,512.00
5. To approve FY27 ESEA Application: i. Title I-A- $545,286.00 ii. Title II-A- $47,763.00 Reallocated to Title I iii. Title III - $14,578.00 iv. Title IV Part A- $32,344.00 Reallocated to Title I
6. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Paul Robeson Charter School for The Humanities Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the School Leader to submit to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools in the County of Mercer an appropriate waiver of the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3 for the 2026-2027 school year.
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| B. | Personnel | Vote | ||
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1. To approve the following new hires: Name: CindyAnne Cannelongo Position: School Nurse Duration: 12-month
Name: Christina Davis Position: Teacher Duration: 10-month
Name: Taylor Gatling Position: Special Education Teacher Duration: 10-month
Name: Xzayden May-Brown Position: Teacher Duration: 10-month
Name: Valarmathi Sekar Position: Building Substitute Duration: 10-month
Name: Gyana Jyothi Shurashetty Position: Teaching Assistant Duration: 10-month
Name: Kristin Brander Position: Art Teacher Duration: 10-month
Name: Nicole Hampton Position: Case Manager P/T Duration: 10-month
Name: Jenna Paul Position: Teacher Duration: 10-month
Name: Allen Harrison Position: Teacher Duration: 10-month
Salaries listed in attachment.
2. To approve the following resignations: Name: Isabella Pschar Position: Teacher Resignation Date: 6/30
Name: Marcia Williams Position: Teacher Resignation Date: 7/24
Name: Maria Vargas Position: Teacher Resignation Date: 6/19
Name: Kh'ing James Position: Lunch and Recess Aide Resignation Date: 7/29
3. To approve the following staff stipends: Employee: Hannah Medina, Lida Geraci, Madison Colabella, Jacob Scholottman, Shatiika Waldron, Urika Francois-Bashang, Joshua Saar, Taylor Krotowski, Gail Somers Position: Grade Team Lead Stipend Reason: K-4 Lead Curriculum and Planning for the Grade Team, 5-8 Lead Grade Wide Culture Building, Events for students Stipend Amount: $3,000 each
Employee: Alexa Tkchuck Position: MLL Lead Stipend Reason: Support BOY Access Screening, Support MLL monthly meeting, Support WIDA Testing Stipend Amount: $2,000
Employee: Joshua Saar Position: Athletics Coordinator Stipend Reason: Manage all athletic teams, including scheduling Stipend Amount: $6,500
Employee: Urika Francois-Bashang Position: Yearbook Coordinator Stipend Reason: Set up and support Picture Day, Take Pictures throughout the year Stipend Amount: TBD
Employee: TBD
4. To approve the following staff travel & PD expenses/reimbursements: Employee: Jacob Schlottman Cost: $750 Description: TCNJ Leadership Certification Program Date: Fall 2026
Employee: Regina Bell, Lisa Hall, Dana Skillman, Jessica Brandenburg, Biji Abraham Cost: TBD Description: Whole Child PD - Travel Expenses Date: TBD |
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| C. | Student Field Trips | Vote | ||
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1. To approve the following student field trips: Trip Location: Liberty Science Center Type of Trip: ASPIRE Grade Academic Trip Costs & Funding Source: Trip- $1,145; Bus- $2,000 Number of Students Attending: 81 students + staff Date: November 13 Educational Purpose: Tied to science content students are learning |
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| D. | Curriculum | |||
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1. To approve the following curriculum purchases:
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| E. | Policy/Miscellaneous | Vote | ||
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| 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 | ||