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Paul Robeson Charter School

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Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM

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.

Trustees Present

A. Fajardo (remote), B. Blount (remote), C. Freyer (remote), K. Somberg (remote), T. Rebar (remote), V. Aggarwal (remote)

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

B. Chazin (remote), B. Falkowski (remote), J. Amenda (remote), K. Lamilla (remote), Kristen Tini (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

K. Somberg called a meeting of the board of trustees of Paul Robeson Charter School to order on Tuesday Mar 8, 2022 at 4:02 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

Alex Fajardo arrived at 5:00 PM.

II. Board Governance

A.

To approve Beth Englezos as a Board of Trustee with the following term: 3/2022 – 3/2025.

C. Freyer made a motion to II.A.
T. Rebar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Rebar
Aye
K. Somberg
Aye
V. Aggarwal
Aye
C. Freyer
Aye
A. Fajardo
Absent
B. Blount
Aye

III. Oath of Office – Beth Englezos

A.

Beth Englezos takes Oath of Office as new Board member.

Read aloud by Beth Englezos.

IV. Discussion

A.

Building Update

Tyler Baier discussed the building update. RFP process will occur to search for new Architect.

B.

Expansion Advocacy Update

Advocacy effort has been made to appeal the expansion decision. At this time, PRCS is in a holding pattern waiting for a succesful appeal.

C.

Dashboard and MOY Impact Report Review

Reviewed by John Amenda and his team.

D.

22-23 Draft Budget Review

The FY23 Budget was reviewd by Brian Falkowski.

E.

22-23 Draft School Year Calendar

Discussed by John Amenda.

F.

Preliminary Discussion of Scenario Planning for 450 Enrollment

John Amenda and Tyler Baier discussed the scenario planning for 450 enrollment.

V. Updates

A.

Enrollment

No updates, FY23 almost fully enrolled.

B.

Emergency Drill Log

C.

Talent and Certification

Becca Chazin updated the Board on a resignation and new hiring.

D.

Special Education Files Audit Update

In compliance.

E.

Buildings and Grounds

None

VI. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes

A.

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes

V. Aggarwal made a motion to VI.A.
C. Freyer seconded the motion.

Beth Englezos voted abstain.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Freyer
Aye
B. Blount
Aye
V. Aggarwal
Aye
A. Fajardo
Aye
T. Rebar
Aye
K. Somberg
Aye

VII. Motions for Approval

A.

Finance

K. Somberg made a motion to VII.A.
V. Aggarwal seconded the motion.

Beth Englezos voted yes.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
V. Aggarwal
Aye
B. Blount
Aye
T. Rebar
Aye
C. Freyer
Aye
A. Fajardo
Aye
K. Somberg
Aye

B.

Student Trips

None

C.

Buildings & Grounds

None

D.

Personnel

C. Freyer made a motion to VII.D.
T. Rebar seconded the motion.

Beth Englezos voted yes.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Somberg
Aye
V. Aggarwal
Aye
C. Freyer
Aye
B. Blount
Aye
T. Rebar
Aye
A. Fajardo
Aye

E.

Curriculum & Special Education

A. Fajardo made a motion to VII.E.
B. Blount seconded the motion.

Beth Englezos voted yes.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Blount
Aye
V. Aggarwal
Aye
K. Somberg
Aye
T. Rebar
Aye
C. Freyer
Aye
A. Fajardo
Aye

F.

Policy/Miscellaneous

C. Freyer made a motion to VII.F.
A. Fajardo seconded the motion.

Beth Englezos voted yes.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
V. Aggarwal
Aye
K. Somberg
Aye
T. Rebar
Aye
B. Blount
Aye
A. Fajardo
Aye
C. Freyer
Aye

VIII. Closing Items

A.

New Business

Fundraising need discussed by Ken Somberg.

B.

Public Comment

C.

Important Dates

Next board meeting - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:24 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Somberg