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We are welcoming some new students to our building – about 5 with formal IEPs. We have already met with families about needed supports.  We are still sourcing for a psychologist & LDTC that can be onsite 1 day a week, but we have a OT and Speech therapists to come in 3 days a week to support students.

• 4 Classrooms ready for K-1 – complete
• Summer Cleaning – complete
• Office walls for 2 spaces - complete

1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for May 2024 and Preliminary June 2024 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 2024 and Preliminary June 2024, 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 May 22, 2024 through August 20, 2024.

3. To approve the following payrolls:

       5/30/24 payroll $212,288.80

       6/15/24 Payroll $257,878.42

       6/30/24 payroll $226,535.33

       7/15/24 payroll $84,972.04

       7/30/24 payroll $93,220.04

4. To ratify a $25,000 bonus for Young Scholars for the additional work on the new building project.

5. To approve the FY25 IDEA Application:

        i. Basic - $114,666.00

6. To approve the FY25 ESEA Application:

        i. Title I-A - $341,033.00

        ii. Title II-A - $31,331.00 Reallocated to Title I

        iii. Title IV-A - $19,713.00 Reallocated to Title I

7. To approve the refusal of Title III funds.

1. To approve the following student field trips:

Location: Washington DC- African American Museum

Type: Academic

Costs: Students pay a certain amount. 

Dinner – Golden Corral, $1,300

Admission – free

# of Students Attending: 78

Busing - $1500 (coach bus)

Date: 11/21/2024

Location: Shady Brook Farm, Yardley, PA

Type: ASPIRE

Costs: Busing- $2,000

Admission- $2,500

Culture Budget

# of Students Attending: K-1, 104; 3-4 , 135

1. To approve the following new hires:

Name- Anamika Sahay

Title- Long-term Substitute

Start date- Temporary (contract ends 1/31/2025)

Salary- $200/day

Name- Tai Carter

Title- Building Substitute

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Kristin Cihanowyz

Title- Teacher

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- William Grossman

Title- Teacher

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Talaya Hawk

Title- Building Substitute

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Ziyu He

Title- Teacher

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Chanel Jackson

Title- School Social Worker

Start date- 7/1, 12-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Shaminder Kaur

Title- Building Substitute

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Victoria Paz

Title- Building Aid

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- David Rogers

Title- Teacher

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Jodi Russell

Title- Teacher

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Diana Luque

Title- Teacher

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Jennifer Penefiel

Title- Building Substitute

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

Name- Beyonka Watson

Title- Building Substitute

Start date- 8/15, 10-month

Salary- $--,---

2. To approve the following termination:

Name- Dianibel Nazario

Title- Operations Assistant and Personal Care Assistant

Termination Date- 7/24

3. To approve the following resignations:

Name- Eric Worthy

Title- Teacher

Resignation Date- 6/14

Name- Lindsay Manolakos

Title- Teacher

Resignation Date- 6/14

Name- Amanda Kemperman

Title- Teacher

Resignation Date- 6/14

Name- Courtney Jackson

Title- Teacher

Resignation Date- 6/14

Name- Giselle Bartley

Title- Operations Manager

Resignation Date- 8/2

4. To approve the following staff travel and PD reimbursements:

Name:  Folasade Jacobs

Cost: $750

Description: PD – Tuition reimbursement for leadership certification program 

Date: Summer 2024

5. To approve the following staff stipends:

Name: Jenna McKinney, Madison Collabella, Marissa Jenkins

Position: Soccer Coaches- Have at least 4 practices a week, and support with all games throughout the season.  Head coach responsible for management, assistants support.

Stipend: Head - $0 (part of athletic coordinator stipend), Assistant: $2000

Name: Ashanti Waters, Joshua Saar

Position: Cross Country Coaches- Have at least 4 practices a week, and support with all games throughout the season.  Head coach responsible for management, assistants support.

Stipend: Head - $3,500, Assistant: $2,000

Name: Kelly Howley, Cynthia Taylor, Joshua Saar, Marie Helms

Position; Content Lead- Will lead content team PLC time once a month, and support teachers within similar contents with content specific knowledge. 

Stipend: $1,000

Name: Juan Puppo, Jenna McKinney, Ajanae Davis, Diana Luque, Lois Lambing, Erica Haradon-Brooks

Position: Additional class coverage

Stipend: 5% of salary

1. To approve the following curriculum purchases:

Lego Kits - after school program - $1,499.50

Second Step - SEL curriculum - $2,595

1. To approve PRCS Emergency Remote or Virtual Instruction Plan
2. To approve LIEP 3-year plan 
3. To approve Gift Acceptance Policy
4. To approve two naming opportunities in new PRCS building: both Science labs by Universal Display Corporation and the Student Commons by Ken and Carrie Somberg
5. To approve adjusted 24-25 school year calendar
6. To approve the 24-25 Student/Family Handbook
7. To approve the 24-25 HR Handbook
8. To approve the 24-25 School Goals, as attached.

Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, October 1, 2024