Paul Robeson Charter School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Location
Zoom Only
Trustees Present
B. Blount (remote), B. Englezos (remote), K. Somberg (remote), T. Rebar (remote), V. Aggarwal (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Chazin (remote), B. Falkowski (remote), C. Freyer (remote), F. Lund (remote), J. Amenda (remote), K. Lamilla (remote), K. Tini (remote), S. Smith (remote), S. Spuhler (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
To approve new Board Member, Elona Deprez, effective May 21, 2024.
Roll Call | |
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B. Blount |
Aye
|
V. Aggarwal |
Aye
|
K. Somberg |
Aye
|
B. Englezos |
Absent
|
T. Rebar |
Aye
|
II. Discussion
A.
Dashboard
B.
High School Placement
Freya provided Board with an update with High School Placement.
C.
Capital Campaign
Ken provided Board with an update on how the Capital Campaign is going and the funding that has been provided thus far.
D.
Level Field and Aegis Update
Tyler and Shelby providing an update to the Board concerning the new building - permits and approvals all received, etc.
E.
Career Day- Thursday, June 13, 2024
Freya invites out all Board members to the attend.
III. Updates
A.
Enrollment
John provides the enrollment and waitlist information to the board.
B.
Emergency Drill Log
Ken had no comments on the drill log.
C.
Talent and Certification
Becca provided certification update to the board - 85% certified.
D.
Special Education Files Audit Update
In compliance.
E.
Buildings and Grounds- None
IV. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes
A.
Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the March 26, 2024 board meeting.
V. Reorganization Election
A.
To approve election of Board President
B.
To approve election of Board Vice-President
VI. Reorganization Motions
A.
Regular Board Meeting Dates for 2024-2025 School Year
B.
Special Meetings
C.
Appoint Head of School
D.
Appoint School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
E.
Adoption of Code of Ethics
F.
Adoption of Policies
G.
Appoint Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO) and Custodian of School Records
H.
Appoint Asbestos Management/PEOSA Officer, Safety & Health Coordinator, Indoor Air Quality, Integrated Pest Management, Right to Know and Chemical Hygiene Coordinator
I.
Depository of Funds
J.
Newspaper of Record
K.
Authorize the School Business Administrator to Audit and Head of School to Approve Bill Payments
L.
Authorize Payment of Bills Between Meetings
M.
Appoint an Affirmative Action Officer, Title IX Compliance Officer and Substance Awareness Coordinator
N.
Appoint a Section 504 Administrator, Homeless Liaison & SEMI Coordinator
O.
Appoint a Section 504 Compliance Officer
P.
Appoint a HIB/Anti-Bully Coordinator & School Safety Team
Q.
Appoint a District Purchasing Agent
R.
Authorize purchases below 15% of the Bid Threshold without competitive quotations
S.
Approve the Business Administrator to purchase from current and valid State Contract Vendors under their applicable state contract titles
T.
Resolution to authorize the Head of School and Business Administrator to make line item budget transfers between board meetings and all transfers to be ratified at the next regular board meeting.
U.
Appoint External Audit Firm
V.
Appoint Board Attorney
W.
Approve Occupational & Physical Therapy
X.
Approve Voluntary Payroll Deduction Companies
Y.
Approve NJ Uniform Chart of Accounts
Z.
Resolution to Appoint Medical Consultants (School Doctor)
AA.
Cooperative Purchasing
AB.
Approve the Medical Broker of record for Medical, Dental and RX Insurance Coverage
AC.
Approve the Insurance Broker of Record for Property and Casualty, and Workers Compensation Insurance
VII. Motions for Approval
A.
Finance
B.
Buildings & Grounds- None
C.
Personnel
Roll Call | |
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B. Blount |
Aye
|
K. Somberg |
Aye
|
T. Rebar |
Aye
|
B. Englezos |
Aye
|
V. Aggarwal |
Aye
|
D.
Curriculum & Special Education- None
E.
Policy/Miscellaneous
Ken updated the Board on potential new Board members and their status on joining as well as the Princeton Chamber of Commerce luncheon and potential table on June 6th.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
It is expected that the Board will go into Executive Session.
5:12 opened executive session
Board had a brief discussion.
IX. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session
A.
Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session
5:22 reopen public session
Kristen provided Board with an update on the Dashboard design and goal status indicators, KPIs, etc.