Paul Robeson Charter School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
Trustees Present
B. Englezos (remote), K. Somberg (remote), T. Rebar (remote), V. Aggarwal (remote)
Trustees Absent
B. Blount
Guests Present
A. Wright (remote), B. Falkowski (remote), C. Freyer (remote), F. Lund (remote), J. Amenda (remote), John Cassimatis (remote), K. Lamilla (remote), K. Tini (remote), S. Smith (remote), S. Spuhler (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 Apr 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
To approve election of new Board Member, John Cassimatis, effective April 15, 2025; for a 3 year term 4/15/2025 to 4/15/2028.
V. Aggarwal made a motion to approve John Cassimatis as a new Board of Trustee to PRCS.
B. Englezos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Oath of Office
II. Discussion
A.
Dashboard
John provided update to the board concerning all Dashboard items.
Student Attendance analysis was provided to the Board.
Reviewed School Performance Reports.
B.
Facility Update
Lianna provided status report of the building to the Board.
Fay provided financial information to the Board concerning the building.
C.
Development Committee / Fundraising Update
Ken provided update/comments concerning Fundraising.
D.
25-26 Board Meeting Dates
III. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes
A.
Motion for Paul Robeson Charter School, Board of Trustees to accept the minutes from the February 25, 2025 board meeting.
B. Englezos made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 02-25-25.
T. Rebar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Motions for Approval
A.
Finance
V. Aggarwal made a motion to approve the following Finance motions:
1. To approve the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for February & March 2025 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 February & March 2025, 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 February 26, 2025 through April 15, 2025.
3. To approve the following payrolls:
2/28/25 Payroll $ 257,832.82
3/15/25 Payroll $ 256,208.53
3/30/25 Payroll $ 283,461.61
4. FY26 Budget: To approve the FY26 Budget and its submission to the NJDOE.
5. Healthcare, Dental & Vision: To approve the renewal medical, dental and vision plans as attached for the 2025-2026 School Year.
K. Somberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Personnel
C.
Policy/Miscellaneous
T. Rebar made a motion to approve the following Policy/Misc motions:
1. To approve the appointment of Freya Lund as Affirmative Action Officer for 2025-2026 school year.
2. To approve the authorization of the Affirmative Action Team to conduct the needs assessment and develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan.
3. To approve the updated 25/26 School Calendar.
B. Englezos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Student Field Trips
K. Somberg made a motion to approve the following Student Field Trips:
To approve the following student field trips:
Location: Dorney Park
Type: ASPIRE EOY
Cost: $3,013.50; Bus-$3,714.74
# of Students Attending: 74
Date: June 12
Location: Big Kahuna
Type: ASPIRE EOY
Cost: $1,999.20: Bus- $825
# of Students Attending: 76
Date: June 12
Location: FunPlex
Type: ASPIRE EOY
Cost: $4,836; Bus- 825
# of Students Attending: 152
Date: June 12
Location: iPlay
Type: ASPIRE EOY
Cost: $6,237.60; Bus- TBD
# of Students Attending: 225
Date: June 6
Location: Mercer County Park
Type: 8th grade picnic
Cost: $150: Bus- $825
# of Students Attending: 75
Date: June 11.
V. Aggarwal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Executive Session
A.
It is expected that the Board will go into Executive Session.
N/A
VI. Closing Items
A.
New Business
B.
Public Comment
C.
Important Dates
D.
Adjourn Meeting
K. Somberg made a motion to Adjourn the Board Meeting at 5:19 pm.
T. Rebar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:19 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Spuhler
John was sworn in as a Board Trustee