Paul Robeson Charter School
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Remote only
Agenda
Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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I. | Opening Items | 4:00 PM | |||
A. | Call the Meeting to Order | ||||
B. | Record Attendance | ||||
C. | To approve the following term renewals: | Vote | |||
- To reappoint Vijay Aggarwal as Board Trustee for an additional 3 year term, 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2027 - To reappoint Thomas Rebar as Board Trustee for an additional 3 year term, 8/1/2024 to 7/30/2027 - To reappoint Bryant Blount as Board Trustee for an additional 3 year term, 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2027 |
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II. | Discussion | 4:00 PM | |||
Dashboard NJSLA Science Results and Confirmed Goal for 2024-2025 Strategic Planning Committee and Empire Consulting Engagement_MOU Approval K-1 Implementation and Student Supports Lease Extension Preliminary 2025-2026 Enrollment Planning Discussion Review and Confirmation of Student Categorical Designations Preferred Communication re: Facility and Finance |
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A. | Dashboard | 5 m | |||
B. | NJSLA 2023-2024 Science Results | ||||
C. | Student Categorial Designations Fall 2024 | 5 m | |||
D. | K_1 Implementation and Support Planning | 5 m | |||
E. | Level Field / Aegis Update | Discuss | |||
F. | Development Committee/Fundraising Update | Discuss | Ken Somberg | ||
III. | Updates | 4:15 PM | |||
A. | Enrollment | Discuss | Freya Lund | ||
B. | Emergency Drill Log | Discuss | Freya Lund and Shakira Smith | ||
C. | Talent and Certification | Discuss | Aniyah Wright | ||
D. | Special Education Files Audit Update | Discuss | Freya Lund | ||
IV. | Acceptance of Meeting Minutes | ||||
A. | Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the August 20, 2024 board meeting. | Approve Minutes | Brian Falkowski | ||
V. | Motions for Approval | ||||
A. | Finance | Vote | Brian Falkowski | ||
1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for June, July and August 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 June, July and August 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 August 21, 2024 through October 1, 2024.
3. To approve the following payrolls: 8/15/24 Payroll $ 63,777.97 8/30/24 payroll $ 263,535.09 9/15/24 payroll $ 249,307.65 9/30/24 payroll $ 255,983.34
4. BE IT RESOLVED, that Paul Robeson Charter School held a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Strategic Planning on Thursday, August 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, four (4) proposals were received, NOW LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the PRCS Board of Trustees approves the proposal for Empire Charter Consultants for Strategic Planning at Paul Robeson Charter School per the rubric results as attached.
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B. | Student Field Trips | Vote | Brian Falkowski | ||
1. To approve the following student field trips: Location: Venture Out; Princeton, NJ Type: Honors Costs: Free Number of Students: 40 Date: Nov 18 or 19 |
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C. | Personnel | Vote | Aniyah Wright and Freya Lund | ||
1. To approve the following new hire: Name- Michelle Hayes Title- Operations, IT Manager 12 Month Start date- Sept 23, 2024 Salary- $--,---
2. To approve the following staff travel and PD reimbursements: Name: Gabby Magwood Cost: $109 Description: NJ School Counseling Association Conference Date: Oct 11, 2024
Name: Suleymi Ostolaza Description: NJ AHPERD Annual Conference Name: Melissa Scordo Description: AENJ Art Teacher Conference
Name: Tara Quinlan Description: BER: Strengthening the Executive Functioning of your Students with Special Needs
3. To approve the following staff stipends: Name: Dana Skillman and Joshua Saar Position: Work with students and staff throughout the year to create a yearbook. Hold after school club for students to support with yearbook. Attend school events to take pictures. Stipend: $2,500
3. To approve the following staff resignation: Name: Ajanae Davis Position: Teacher (5th/6th Special Education) Resignation Date: 11/1/2024
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D. | Curriculum & Special Education | Vote | Freya Lund | ||
1. To approve the following curriculum purchases: Pear Deck $2,700 Go Guardian $7,924.14 Edulastic $2,174.64 Xello 3-5 $1,263.75, 6-8 $1,700 |
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E. | Buildings & Grounds | Vote | |||
1. To approve the following buildings and grounds purchases: None |
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F. | Policy/Miscellaneous | Vote | Brian Falkowski | ||
1. 2024-2025 NJSLA Science Goal 2. Empire Charter Consulting MOU
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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 | |||
Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
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D. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote |