Paul Robeson Charter School

Regular Board Meeting

Published on September 30, 2024 at 11:23 AM EDT
Amended on October 1, 2024 at 11:05 AM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday October 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT

Location

Remote only

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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
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

 
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

 
  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.

 

 
  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

 
  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
Cost: $410

Description: NJ AHPERD Annual Conference
Date: Feb 24-Feb 25, 2025
 

Name: Melissa Scordo
Cost: Conf $218; Hotel $189; Total: $404

Description: AENJ Art Teacher Conference
Date: Oct 17-18, 2024

 

Name: Tara Quinlan
Cost: $295

Description: BER: Strengthening the Executive Functioning of your Students with Special Needs 
Date: Dec 19, 2024

 

 

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

 

 
  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

 
  E. Buildings & Grounds Vote
   

1. To approve the following buildings and grounds purchases:

None

 
  F. Policy/Miscellaneous Vote Brian Falkowski
   

1. 2024-2025 NJSLA Science Goal

2. Empire Charter Consulting MOU

 

 
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

 
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote