Paul Robeson Charter School
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | |||
| B. | Record Attendance | |||
| II. | Discussion | |||
| A. | Departmental Rotations: Leadership Team | |||
| B. | High School Update | Discuss | ||
| C. | 23-24 Priority and Goal Setting | Discuss | John Amenda | |
| D. | Investment Options Presentation | Brian Falkowski | ||
| E. | Level Field Update | Discuss | Tyler Baier | |
| F. | Development Committee/Fundraising Update | Discuss | Ken Somberg | |
| III. | Updates | |||
| A. | Enrollment | Discuss | Freya Lund | |
| B. | Emergency Drill Log | Discuss | Freya Lund | |
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Updated drill log 22-23 SY - attached |
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| C. | Talent and Certification | Discuss | Becca Chazin | |
| D. | Special Education Files Audit Update | Discuss | Freya Lund | |
| E. | Buildings and Grounds | Discuss | Freya Lund | |
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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 6, 2023 board meeting. | Approve Minutes | Brian Falkowski | |
| B. | Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the August 3, 2023 special board meeting. | Approve Minutes | ||
| C. | Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the November 10, 2022 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 May & June 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 May & June 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 June 7, 2023 to August 29, 2023.
3. To approve the following payrolls: 6/15/23 payroll $184,088.69 6/30/23 payroll $195,515.37 7/15/23 payroll $56,297.59 7/30/23 payroll $63,247.63 8/15/23 Payroll $58,889.02
4. To approve the refusal of Title III Funds
5. To approve FY24 IDEA Application: a. Basic - $125,833
6. To approve FY24 ESEA Application: a. Title I-A - $272,248 b. Title II-A - $22,251 reallocated to Title I c. Title IV Part A - $21,955 reallocated to Title I
7. To approve M&T Bank as an additional depository of funds for the 2023-2024 school year with Ken Somberg and Brian Falkowski as the named bank signatories for the account.
8. To approve Metro Commercial Bank as an additional depository of funds for the 2023-2024 school year with Ken Somberg and Brian Falkowski as the named bank signatories for the account.
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| B. | Buildings & Grounds | Freya Lund | ||
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None
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| C. | Personnel | Vote | Becca Chazin and Freya Lund | |
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1. To approve/ratify the following staff stipends:
2. To approve/ratify the following Staff Travel and Reimbursement: Employee- Amy Muldoon Cost- $279 Description- BER: Tech Tools to Increase Student Learning Date- Oct. 25
Employee- Sherry Toner, 2 more staff members TBD Cost- $90 each Description- NJ State Social Studies Conference Date- Oct. 23
Employee- Elliott Lopez Cost- $525 Description- HWC Trainer Recert Date- Aug. 3
Employee- Cynthia Taylor Cost- Free Description- Black Asian American Solidarity PD hosted by Princeton University Date- Oct. 11
3. To approve/ratify the following staff resignations: Employee- Todd Klokis Position- 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher Resignation Date- 9/1/2023
4. To approve/ratify the following staff hires: Employee- Simone Rose Position- Director of Operations Position Duration- 12
Employee- Gisele Bartley Position- Operations Manager Position Duration (10/12)- 12
Employee- Janelle Jegou Position- 4th Grade Special Education Teacher Position Duration (10/12)- 10
Employee- Yaneisis Torres Position- Operations Coordinator P/T Position Duration (10/12)- 12
Employee- David Dupree Position- 4th Grade Math Teacher Position Duration (10/12)- 10
Employee- Donte Jefferson Position- Personal Care Assistant Position Duration (10/12)- 10
Employee- Leyone Royster Position- ESL Coordinator Position Duration (10/12)- 10
Employee- Madison Colabella Position- 3rd Grade Teacher Position Duration (10/12)- 10
Employee- Aureni Espinal Position- TCNJ Resident Teacher Position Duration (10/12)- 10
Employee- Taylor Vigario Position- TCNJ Resident Teacher Position Duration (10/12)- 10
Employee- Hannah Rodenhaber Position- TCNJ Resident Teacher Position Duration (10/12)- 10
Employee- Courtney Jackson Position- 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher Position Duration (10/12)- 10 |
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| D. | Curriculum & Special Education | Vote | Freya Lund | |
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| E. | Student Field Trips | Vote | Freya Lund | |
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1. To approve the following student field trips:
Location- Shady Brook Farms Type- ASPIRE trip Costs- $2,100, approx. $4,000 buses (students pay fee to attend) # Students Attending- 225 (all elementary) Date- October Purpose- ASPIRE trip, learn about farming, build student culture
Location- Colonial Bowling Lanes Type- ASPIRE trip Costs- $3,400 (includes lunch), approx. $4,000 buses (students pay fee to attend) # Students Attending- 200 (all elementary) Date- November Purpose- ASPIRE trip, build student culture
Location- African American Museum Type- 6th grade Field trip Costs- $3,000 for buses, museum and dinner (students pay $20 to cover this cost) # of Students Attending- 78 students (6th grade) Date- November 16, 8am-9pm Purpose- 6th Grade field trip |
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| F. | Policy/Miscellaneous | Vote | Brian Falkowski | |
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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 | ||