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VIII. 

Motions 1-29 located in Dropbox agenda: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rphwodci584o83e/%5EPRCS%20Reg%20Meeting%20Agenda%20-%206-7-2022.docx?dl=0 

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, approves the Resolution to adopt the Annual Board Meeting Schedule for the 2022/2023 school year in accordance with 18A:10-6.  Meetings will be held in a 1st floor classroom and/or virtually.

Tuesday, August 16th - 4:00 – 6:00

Tuesday, October 4th - 4:00 – 6:00

Tuesday, November 29th - 4:00 – 6:00

Tuesday, January 17th - 4:00 – 6:00

Tuesday, March 7th - 4:00 – 6:00

Tuesday, April 25th - 4:00 – 6:00

Tuesday, June 6th - 4:00 – 6:00

RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, Special Meetings of the Board of Trustees for the 2022/2023 school year, may be called 48 hours or more prior to the meeting by giving written notice of the date, time, location and agenda (if known) of the special meeting, and also whether formal action may or may not be taken.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees approves the Resolution to appoint Freya Lund as the Head of School for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees approves the Resolution to appoint Brian Falkowski as the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2022/2023 school year for $0.00.  In Dr. Brian Falkowski’s absence, Ms. Sarah Spuhler will serve as the Acting Board Secretary for $0.00.

RESOLVED, that the Paul Robeson Charter School Board of Trustees hereby adopts the New Jersey School Boards Code of Ethics, as attached, for its members, for the 2022/2023 school year.

RESOLVED, that the current board policies adopted by the Paul Robeson Charter School Board of Trustees, either by code, number, resolution, motion or inference of intent, be re-adopted completely for the 2022/2023 schoolyear.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees approves the Resolution to appoint Brian Falkowski as the Public Agency Compliance Officer(PACO) and Custodian of School Records for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees approves the Resolution to appoint Freya Lund as Asbestos Management/PEOSA Officer, Safety & Health Coordinator, Indoor Air Quality, Integrated Pest Management, Right to Know and Chemical Hygiene Coordinator for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Head of School, approves PNC Bank as the depository of funds for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT REOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Head of School, herewith designates the Trenton Times and The Trentonian as the official Newspapers of Record; be it Resolved the official Website is http://paulrobesoncs.org for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Head of School, here with designates the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary with the approval of Head of School, in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:19-1, as the person designated to audit accounts and demands and to approve accounts and demands prior to presentation to the Board of Trustees for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, authorizes the Business Administrator to approve the Payment of Bills, as may be necessary between Board meetings and present the aforementioned payments to the Board for approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby appoints Freya Lund as the Affirmative Action Officer, pursuant to N.J.A.C 6:4-1.4 and Title IX Officer and Substance Awareness Coordinator for the 2022/2023 schoolyear.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby appoints Ashanti Waters as the Section504 Administrator, pursuant to N.J.A.C 6:4-1.4and Homeless Liaison and SEMI Coordinator for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby appoints Ashanti Waters as the 504 Compliance Officer, pursuant to Section 504-1973 Rehabilitation Act, for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby appoints Regina Bell as the HIB/Anti-Bully Coordinator for the 2022/2023 school year. The PRCS School Safety Team consists of Freya Lund, Lisa Hall, Regina Bell, and Ashanti Waters.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby appoints Dr. Brian Falkowski as Qualified Purchasing Agent with a Bid and Quotation Threshold to $44,000 and $6,600 respectively pursuant to Local Public Contract Laws and Public School Contract Law N.J.S.A 40A:11-3(c), N.J.S.A 40A:11-9 (b), N.J.S.A 40A11-6.1 (a) and N.J.S.A18A:18A-2, N.J.S.A 18A:18A-3 (a), N.J.S.A 18A:18A-37 (a), for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby approves the authorization of purchases below 15% of the Bid Threshold may be made without competitive quotations for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby approves the Business Administrator to purchase from current and valid State Contract Vendors under their applicable state contract titles for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby authorizes the Head of School and Business Administrator to make line item budget transfers between board meetings and all transfers to be ratified at the next regular board meeting for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, herby approves the appointment of Scott Loeffler, CPA to prepare the district’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report & Auditors Management Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, at a cost not to exceed $35,000.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, herby approves the appointment of Johnston Law Firm, LLC as vendor to provide legal services to the school for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, herby approves the professional services contract with Delta-T and Therapy Source for the 2022/2023 school year at a cost not to exceed $96,000.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby approves the following voluntary deduction companies for the 2022/2023 school year:

403B - Equitable

Voluntary Insurance - AFLAC and Unum

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, hereby approves the NJ Uniform Chart of Accounts for the 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, herby approves the appointment of Dr. Kia Grundy for the 2022/2023 school year a cost not to exceed $5,000.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, to participate with National Cooperative Pricing System with PEPPM National Cooperative Contracts, Approved County Educational Services Commissions, Ed-Data Services, Middlesex County Cooperative, & Hunterdon County Cooperative for 2022/2023 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, to Contract with Exude as the Medical Broker of record for Medical, Dental and RX Insurance Coverage for 2022/2023.

BE IT RESOLVED: that the Paul Robeson Charter School, upon the recommendation of the Head of School, to approve ECBM as the Insurance Broker of Record for Property and Casualty, and Workers Compensation for the 2022/2023 school year.

a. Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Report: To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for May 2022, 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 May 2022, 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.

b. Transfers: Approve transfers up to May 31, 2022.

c. Bills List: To approve the Bills/Check List from April 22, 2022 through May 26, 2022.

d. Payroll: To approve the following payrolls: 

           April 30, 2022           $180,325.90

           May 15, 2022             $175,303.22

           May 30, 2022            $193,324.79

e. Vended Meals Renewal: BE IT RESOLVED: that Paul Robeson Charter School, upon there commendation of the School Director, hereby approves the renewal of the contract with Karson Food Service for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Breakfast: $1.52

Lunch: $2.81

Snack: $0.69

f. Contract approval for SBO Management LLC for School Business Administrative Services for FY23

1. To approve JMM Cleaning Services as the Lowest Qualified Bidder for Custodial Services for Paul Robeson Charter School at a nightly rate of $288; $216 per day for a daily porter service position; 1-year contract with a 2nd year term possible.
2. Asbestos Abatement: 
   1.  Environmental Connection - Asbestos removal & air sample
   2. $2570 (art room floor)
3. Plumbing
   1. Alliance Service Pros $550.08 - fix toilet for single stall bathroom
   2. Alliance Service Pros $3921.47 repair restroom in the gym space
4. AC in Gym
   1. Mylo $5125 - annual HVAC inspection & repairs

1. To approve/ratify updated new hires: 

Employee- Ajanae Davis  

Position- Teacher

Salary- $--,---

Position Duration (10/12)- 10 

Employee- Juan Puppo  

Position- Spanish Teacher

Salary- $--,---

Position Duration (10/12)- 10 (first day back was 5/9/2022)

Employee- Urika Francois-Bashang 

Position- Teacher

Salary- $--,---

Position Duration (10/12)- 10 

2. To approve/ratify the renewed 2022-2023 contracts for the following staff members:

Employee- Shalonda Balaam 

Position- Building Substitute Teacher

Salary- $---/day

Position Duration (10/12)- 10 

Employee- Taylor Krotowski 

Position- Teacher

Salary- $--,---

Position Duration (10/12)- 10 

Employee- Juan Puppo

Position- Spanish Teacher

Salary- $--,---

Position Duration (10/12)- 10

3. To approve/ratify the resignation of the following staff members:

Employee- Cintella Spotwood

Position- Middle School Dean of Student Life

Resignation Date- May 19, 2022

4. To approve the following Staff being applied under federal grants for School Year 2021-2022:

Title I: Taylor Krotowski, George Maier, Jenna McKinney, Sherry Toner

Title III: Charles DeWald

Addressing Student Learning Loss: Tara Quinlan, Alexa Eisenberg, Shalonda Balaam, Lida Geraci, Marie Helms, Melissa Kapish, Sal LaBruno, Victoria Marcheski, Corey Michener, Chrissy Sibley, Cintella Spotwood, Cynthia Taylor 

5. To approve/ratify the following staff stipends:

Employee- Tara Quinlan, Shalonda Balaam, Juan Puppo, Kelly Howley, Marie Helms, Erica Haradon-Brooks, Sal LaBruno, Joshua Saar, Sam Adeyinka, Ajanae Davis

Stipend Reason- Summer School Teachers- Plan and teach summer school lessons from 6/27-7/22

Amount- $125/day per person

Employee- Folasade Jacobs

Stipend Reason- Summer School Director from 6/27-7/22

Amount- $4,500

Employee- Marie Helms, Cynthia Taylor, Kelly Howley

Stipend Reason- Homebound Instruction

Amount- Helms & Taylor- $50/hr / Howley- $40/hr

Employee- Sherry Toner

Stipend Reason- Summer PD Planning – Writing Revolution- Sherry has been fully trained with Writing Revolution (PD in 2018-2019 SY & again this year) – she will use her training to turnkey information for staff throughout the school year, and work with ILT to develop a SAS.

Stipend Amount- TBD (daily rate) 

Employee- Gabrielle Magwood

Stipend Reason- School Counselor- She will coordinate with the elementary counselor and middle school team for planning (Annual SAS for counseling events, school counseling systems and procedures, SEL screener, plan SEL SAS and lessons)

Stipend Amount- TBD (daily rate) 

6. To approve/ratify the following staff afterschool stipends at $40/day, totaling $3,240:

Employees- Howley, Michener, Adeyinka, Ereola, Tidwell, Garcia, Kemperman, Duncan, DeWald

Amount- $360 per person

7. To approve/ratify the following Saturday School attendance for FY22, totaling $14,720:

Taylor- $1,280

Helms- $1,280

Jenkins- $1,120

Kapish- $320

Michener- $640

Saar- $1,120

Mendez- $1,120

Duncan- $960

Quinlan- $480

Ostolaza- $320

Mehmedagic- $160

Magwood- $1,120

Adeyinka- $1,280

Balaam- $1,280

Eisenberg- $1,120

Tidwell- $1,120

5. To approve/ratify the following Additional Coverages 5/16-5/24, totaling $1,340:

Maier- $240

Eisenberg- $280

Worthy- $120

Balaam- $120

Taylor- $40

Helms- $40

Howley- $60

Klokis- $40

Brooks- $40

LaBruno- $120

Saar- $40

Mr. A- $40

Somers- $40

Lopez- $40

Muldoon- $40

Ereola- $40

6. To approve/ratify the following staff travel reimbursements:

Employee- Sherry Toner

Cost- $500

Description- Writing Revolution – series of three online PD that take place outside of school hours  

Date- Throughout June and July 

Employee- Regina Bell

Cost- Conference: $459 / Hotel: $1543.35 / Flight: $356 / Total: between $2300-2500

Description- American School Counselor Association Annual Conference – learn best practices and up to date information

Date- July 9-12 in Austin, TX

1. PRCS/YSCS Shared Services Agreement

1. 8th Grade Graduation - Thursday, June 16, 2022