Final

Paul Robeson Charter School

Regular Board Meeting

Published on April 21, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT
Amended on April 24, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT

Location

Virtual

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

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Record Attendance
II. Discussion
  A. CSP Opportunities and K-2 Expansion Planning John Amenda
  B. Dashboard Discuss John Amenda
III. Executive Session
  A. It is expected that the Board will go into Executive Session to discuss facility matters at 4:30 PM. Vote
IV. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session
  A. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session Vote
V. Discussion Continued 4:00 PM
  A. High School Placement Update Discuss Freya Lund
  B. Fundraising Consultant Contract Review/Development Committee Update Discuss Ken Somberg 5 m
  C. Teachers Appreciation Ideas from Board Discuss
VI. Updates 4:05 PM
  A. Enrollment Discuss Freya Lund
  B. Emergency Drill Log Discuss Freya Lund
  C. Talent and Certification Discuss Becca Chazin
  D. Special Education Files Audit Update Discuss Freya Lund
   
  • Have out of district placement in approved private school we are working on
  • Have 3 students we are having psychiatric testing completed on at cost for school
     
  
  E. Buildings and Grounds Discuss Freya Lund
VII. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes
  A. Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the March 21, 2023 board meeting. Approve Minutes Brian Falkowski
     
VIII. Motions for Approval
  A. Finance Vote Brian Falkowski
   

1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for March 2023 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 March 2023, 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 March 22, 2023 to April 25, 2023.

 

3. To approve the following payrolls:

  • March 30, 2023- $198,262.06
  • April 6, 2023- $186,743.29

4. To approve $1,000 net stipend for all full-time employees the cost total is $63,043.30.

 

5. To approve the 2023-2024 Staff Salaries & Positions as reflected in the budget.

 

6. To approve the projected FY24 Budget and submission to the NJDOE.

  
  B. Buildings & Grounds Freya Lund
   

1. To approve the following building/grounds purchase:

  • Repair of floor in technology room: $4,400 (estimate)
  • Covers for gym alarms in basement: $1,080
  
  C. Personnel Vote Becca Chazin and Freya Lund
   

1. To approve/ratify the following staff stipends:

Position- Saturday School Lead

Employee- TBD (2)

Stipend Reason- Recruit and hire teachers to staff Saturday School (min 8 sessions). Plan for curriculum, and communicate out to families of students.

Stipend Amount- $2,600

 

Position- Grade Team Lead

Employee- TBD (6)

Stipend Reason- Run grade team meetings, support culture team with restorative mediations, lead grade team meetings, plan 2-3 school events with grade team. 

Stipend Amount- $3,000

 

Position- Athletic Coordinator

Employee- TBD (1)

Stipend Reason- Run all athletic sports programs (soccer, basketball, dance, softball, baseball, track, wrestling) including setting up games/matches, hiring coaches, etc.

Stipend Amount- $6,500 ($5,500 if not coaching a sport)

 

Position- Content Team Lead

Employee- TBD (3)

Stipend Reason- Lead monthly content teal PLC to review assessment data and plans, planning, content specific practice PD, etc.

Stipend Amount- $2,000
 

Position- Summer School Director

Employee- TBD (1)

Stipend Reason- Work with School Director to plan summer school.  Hire staff to fill needed roles for summer school, coordinate with ILT to plan curriculum, track student progress and hold parent meetings as needed.

Stipend Amount- $3,500

 

Position- Sp.Ed. Lead Teacher

Employee- TBD (1)

Stipend Reason- Work with CST to hold weekly accountability & student updates. Plan for PD for special education staff related to best practices during content PLC time.

Stipend Amount- $2,000

 

 

2.  To approve/ratify the following Staff Travel and Reimbursement:

Employee- Elliott Lopez-DeJesus

Cost- $2,700 (Train the Trainer)

Description- Safe & Positive Approaches: new safety hold system that provides holds for younger students as well

Date- Looking for spring or summer dates.

 

 

3. To approve/ratify the following staff resignations:

Employee- Gifty Yeboah

Position- Building Substitute

Resignation Date-  3/16/2023

  
  D. Curriculum & Special Education Vote Freya Lund
   
  1. To approve/ratify the following curriculum purchases:
  • 4th Grade Amplify Science Curriculum- $4,000
  • HMH Reading Curriculum 5th Grade- $8,000
  
  E. Policy/Miscellaneous Vote Brian Falkowski
   
  1. To approve The Munshine Group for development/fundraising services
  2. To approve staff PTO policy adjustments
  
IX. Executive Session
  A. It is expected that the Board will go into Executive Session to discuss board engagement matters. Vote
X. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session
  A. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session Vote
XI. Closing Items
  A. New Business Discuss
  B. Public Comment
  C. Important Dates FYI
   

Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, June 6, 4:00-6:00 PM

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote