Paul Robeson Charter School
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Agenda
I. | Opening Items | |
A. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
B. | Record Attendance | |
C. | Oath of Office - Elona Deprez | |
II. | Discussion | |
A. | 24-25 Priority and Goal Setting | |
B. | Level Field / Aegis Update | |
C. | Development Committee/Fundraising Update | |
D. | 3 Year LIEP Plan | |
III. | Updates | |
A. | Enrollment | |
B. | Emergency Drill Log | |
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C. | Talent and Certification | |
D. | Special Education Files Audit Update | |
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. |
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E. | Buildings and Grounds Update | |
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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 May 21, 2024 board meeting. | |
V. | Motions for Approval | |
A. | Finance | |
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. |
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B. | Student Field Trips | |
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
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C. | Personnel | |
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 |
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D. | Curriculum & Special Education | |
1. To approve the following curriculum purchases: Lego Kits - after school program - $1,499.50 Second Step - SEL curriculum - $2,595 |
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E. | Buildings & Grounds- None | |
F. | Policy/Miscellaneous | |
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VI. | Executive Session | |
A. | It is expected that the Board will go into Executive Session. | |
VII. | Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session | |
A. | Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session | |
VIII. | Closing Items | |
A. | New Business | |
B. | Public Comment | |
C. | Important Dates | |
Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
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D. | Adjourn Meeting |