Paul Robeson Charter School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location
Remote
Trustees Present
B. Blount (remote), B. Englezos (remote), K. Somberg (remote), T. Rebar (remote)
Trustees Absent
E. Deprez, V. Aggarwal
Guests Present
A. Wright (remote), B. Falkowski (remote), C. Freyer (remote), F. Lund (remote), J. Amenda (remote), K. Lamilla (remote), K. Tini (remote), S. Spuhler (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Discussion
A.
Dashboard
B.
25-26 Enrollment Decision
John provided the enrollment update concerning the future fiscal year. 675 projection
C.
First Review of of 25-26 Compensation Strategy
Compensation Model brought as a discussion piece to the board. John provided the staffing model for 25/26.
D.
First Review of 25-26 Budget
Brian discussed finance items.
E.
HIB Report
Freya provided a HIB log with the board. Ms. Magwood fielded questions.
F.
Facility Update
Shelby and Tyler provided update to the board concerning the building.
G.
Development Committee / Fundraising Update
III. Updates
A.
Enrollment
John provided board with current and upcoming enrollment information.
B.
Emergency Drill Log
C.
Talent and Certification
Aniyah provided next year plan for open positions.
D.
Special Education Files Audit Update
100% compliance
E.
Campus Visits by Board
Opening PRCS to the Board Members with a staff meet and greet and a new campus visit.
IV. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes
A.
Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the November 19, 2024 board meeting.
V. Motions for Approval
A.
Finance
1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for November & December 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 November & December 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 November 20, 2024 through January 21, 2025.
3. To approve the following payrolls:
11/30/24 payroll $ 257,344.03
12/15/24 Payroll $ 267,324.86
12/20/24 payroll $ 274,433.52
1/15/25 Payroll $269,560.32
4. Amended FY25 Budget: To approve the Amended FY25 Budget and its submission to the NJDOE.
5. FY24 ACFR and AMR: To accept the FY24 ACFR and AMR with no findings or recommendations and ratify their submission to the NJDOE.
B.
Personnel
1. To approve the following staff travel and PD reimbursements:
Name: William Grossman
Cost: $200
Description: PRISM: NGSS Workshop for Science
Date: 1/8/25
Name: Shatiika Waldron and Shaminder Kaur
Cost: $295
Description: BER: Catching up students in Match
Date: 3/31, 4/11
Name: Gabrielle Magwood
Cost: $499 conference, $600 hotel, staff member will pay for flight
Description: American School Counselor Association Annual Conference (CA)
Date: 7/11-7/15
Name: Amy Muldoon
Cost: $295
Description: BER: Motivating the Un-motivated Learner
Date: 3/26
Name: Nancy Gliem
Cost: $295
Description: BER: Increase Success Supporting Students with Autism Disorders
Date: 3/10 (already a staff PD day)
Name: Erica Brooks
Cost: $295
Description: BER: Strengthening Math Instruction for MLL
Date: 3/19
2. To approve the following staff stipends:
Name: Joshua Saar (Baseball), Ashanti Waters (Track), TBD (Softball)
Position: Head Coach- Track, Softball, Baseball
Stipend: $3,500 each for leading weekly practices and games for sports teams
Name: Frank Howard (Baseball), Donte Jefferson (Baseball), Marissa Jenkins (Track), Janelle Jegou (Track), Lida Geraci (Track), TBD (Softball)
Position: Assistant Coach- Track, Softball, Baseball
Stipend: $2,000 each for supporting head coach with weekly practices and games
3. To approve the following resignations/terminations:
Name: Chanel Jackson
Position: Social Worker
Resignation Date: 1/31/2025
Name: Kelly Howley
Position: Teacher
Termination Date: 1/17/2025
C.
Curriculum & Special Education
1. To approve the following curriculum purchases:
- Legends of Learning (Science Online Program): $1,380
D.
Policy/Miscellaneous
- To approve final reading of Disposition of Assets policy
- To approve first reading of Self-Administration of Medication and Delegation of Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate for Students with Adrenal Insufficiency policy
- To approve TEACH - Paul Robeson Agreement
- To approve Behavior/ABA Support Services Agreement
- To approve the 2025-2026 School calendar
John provides update to the board