TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
5:30 P.M. - Community Forum: School Enrollment Management Plan for 2004-2005 A
Discussion on the School District’s Planning on the Integration of Increased Enrollment
Patterns in Middle and High School and the Inclusion of Returning Charter School Students,
and the Feasibility of Creating Magnet Schools.
6:30 P.M. - BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
I. Preliminary Actions
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. New Jersey Sunshine Law
E. Adopt Agenda
II. Discussion Items
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Board Conference and Executive Session Minutes for March 8, 2004, Regular Board
Minutes, and The Special Meeting Minutes for March 30, 2004
2. School Improvement – Attachment A
3. Human Resources – Attachment B
4. Finance/Facilities/Capital Projects – Attachment C
III. PRESENTATIONS
A. New Jersey School Boards Association – School Board Members Self Evaluation –
David White, Urban Field Service Representative.
B. Discussion on Indicators for E-2.l.7 World Language
C. Discussion on Indicators for E-4 Character
D. Enrollment Recommendation
IV. Superintendent’s Comments and Counsel to the Board {EL-10}
Old Business:
Emergent Issues:
V. Board Member’s Comments
VI. Informal Adjournment to Debriefing – Dr. Abdul-Malik Ali, Facilitator
VII. Executive Session
VIII. Adjournment
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
6:00 P.M. STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION CEREMONY
Student of the Month Recognition Ceremony:
Student Grade School
Amaury Torres 4 Cadwalader
Rachel Caver 7 Columbus
Keana Brown 5 Franklin
Bremer DeLeon 4 Grant
Ashley Dowlou 4 Gregory
Billy Lemus K Harrison
Taylor Knight K PJ Hill
Shikeem Hill K Jefferson
Jennine Ebanks 3 Kilmer
Taylor Brickhouse 1 Monument
Cierra Allen 1 Mott
Alexus McFadden 5 Munoz Rivera
Tmyah Davis K Parker
Alexis Morales 4 Parker Annex
Catelin Granillo 1 Robbins
Perla Castro 3 Robbins Annex @ Bayard
Wyanetta Keta 4 Robeson
Leshawn Bivens 5 Stokes
Keianndra Currie preK Washington
Kassandra Gonzalez 1 Wilson
Glorianne Gonzalez 8 Dunn M. S.
Korey Edwards 7 Hedgepeth/Wm M.S.
Kimberly Kidd 8 Holland M. S.
Jaacqueline Kinney 7 King M. S.
Cha’Nell Cousins 12 Trenton Central High
4/04/bec
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
7:00 P.M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
I. Preliminary/Actions
F. Call to Order
G. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. New Jersey Sunshine Law
E. Adopt Agenda
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS AND COUNSEL TO THE BOARD {EL-10}
Response to Public Participation
Old Business
Emergent Issues
IV. BOARD MEMBER’S COMMENTS
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Dr. Joseph Youngblood, Executive Director of the Watson Institute for Public Policy,
Thomas Edison College – Discussion on the research on magnet school education
B. School Enrollment Management Plan Update
C. Discussion on Benchmarks and Targets for E.2.1.7 World Language
D. Discussion on Benchmarks and Targets for E-4 Character
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Indicators, Benchmarks and Targets for E.2.1.7 World Language
B. Indicators, Benchmarks and Targets for E-4 Character
C. Adoption of Policy Governance Calendar for 2004
D. School Management Enrollment Plan
VIII. Action on Board Consent Agenda Items: {GP 2}
A. Board Conference and Executive Session Minutes
for March 8, 2004, Regular Board Minutes for March 22, and the Special Meeting
Minutes for March 30, 2004
B. School Improvement – Attachment A
C. Human Resources – Attachment B
D. Finance/Facilities/Capital Projects – Attachment C
IX. Informal Adjournment to Debriefing – Facilitated by Dr. Abdul-Malik Ali
X. Adjournment
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE
TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08609-1014
AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING –APRIL 26, 2004
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
A. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
The Superintendent recommends the following:
Proposal:
1. Approval of a PROPOSAL for the Educational Talent Search/Summer
Enrichment Camp at Trenton Central High School. This program is designed
to address two primary concerns: the academic needs of the 80 rising
freshmen, and cultural enrichment. Two highly qualified, NJ certified
teachers will be hired to facilitate basic freshman English and Mathematics
courses. Students will receive tutoring, which is built into the instructional
day. Students will participate in self-development, decision making, time
management, listening skills, test taking skills and career exploration
workshops. They will receive an orientation at Trenton Central High School
that will include a description of learning communities, a layout of the school,
graduation requirements, and social deadlines. Students will also be exposed
to art and sciences through weekly field trips. (E-2) Funding Period: July
2004-August 2004. Funding Source: No cost to the board.
(Attachment A-1)
Letters of Agreements:
2. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for Gregory Elementary School
to contract “Bettwansuela Productions Assembly”, a story telling event of
history through the characterization of dolls. There will be two assemblies for
the entire student population and their parents. This program will give
students literacy experiences and will include activities that integrate New
Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards 3.1.
(E-2) Cost not to exceed $1,000. Funding Period: March 2004-June 2004.
Funding Source: Character Grant GAAP #20-451-200-610-0000-04-84.
(Resume on file in the Assistant Board Secretary’s Office)
(Attachment A-2)
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
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3. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for Washington Elementary
School to contract the services of the Accelerated School Plus Center at the
University of Connecticut for the 2003-2004 school year. The objective of the
agreement is for the parties to work together in implementing and sustaining
the Accelerated Schools Model at Washington Elementary School.
Additionally, this partnership is to transform Washington into an Accelerated
Schools; philosophy and process within the school. (E-2) Cost not to exceed
$5,000. Funding Period: September 2003-June 2004. Funding Source: Board
Funds GAAP #15-000-223-320-0000-00-30.
(Attachment A-3)
4. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for Franklin Elementary School
to contract the services of the Accelerated School Plus Center at the
University of Connecticut for the 2003-2004 school year. The objective of the
agreement is for the parties to work together in implementing and sustaining
the Accelerated Schools Model at Franklin Elementary. Additionally, this
partnership is to transform Franklin into an Accelerated School and to sustain
the Accelerated Schools’ philosophy and process within the school. (E-2)
Cost not to exceed $5,000. Funding Period: September 2003-June 2004.
Funding Source: Board Funds GAAP # 15-000-223-320-0000-00-19.
(Attachment A-4)
5. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for the district to contract with
the Educational Testing Service to provide a workshop entitled “Pathwise:
Framework Observation Program”. This workshop is designed for educators
who are charged with the responsibility of observing classroom teaching
performance. The workshop involves evaluating complex performances and is
based on the development of assessor training and ongoing research for both
Praxis III: Classroom Performance Assessments and the National Board of
Professional Teaching Standards. 30 district Principals, Directors, and
Assistant Directors will participate in the training. Cost not to exceed
$14,184. Funding Period: April 2004-June 2004. Funding Source: Board
Funds GAAP #11-000-221-320-0000-00-82.
(Attachment A-5)
6. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for Cadwalader Elementary
School to contract the services of The Cameo Cast, Inc., to present “I’m in
Charge of Me!” This program will provide 259 student’s in grades
kindergarten through fifth with the opportunity to be part of a program where
good character traits are portrayed through a series of skits. (E-4) Cost not to
exceed $925.
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
Funding Period: May 2004-June-2004. Funding Source: Character Ed Grant
GAAP #20-451-200-590-0000-04-84.
(Attachment A-6)
7. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for the district to enter into a
contractual agreement with New Jersey Principal and Supervisor Association
to provide NJ ELITE training for administrators. The three day seminar and
culminating activity will provide administrators with an understanding of the
latest developments in educational technology and how technology can be
used to improve student achievement. The topics for the courses are
Technology Primer, Leveraging Technology to “NCLB-Proof” your
Curriculum and Technology that Assist in Making Informed Decisions. (E-2)
Cost not to exceed $5,880.
Funding Period/ Funding Source:
STAR-W Grant - $980.00 - July 2003-June 2004
GAAP #20-302-200-500-0000-04-64
ACE Plus Grant - $1,960.00 - August 2003-July 2004
GAAP #20-305-200-500-0000-04-64
NCLB Title II D 2003-04 - $2,940.00 - July 2003-August 2004
GAAP #20-276-200-320-0000-04-82
(Attachment A-7)
8. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for the Daylight/Twilight
Program to contract with KIDBIZ-3000. This program is an Internet-based
learning system for grades 2-8 that improves reading and technological skills.
It uses a proprietary software engine to deliver differentiated instruction
directly to students via a secure e-mail system. The program covers reading,
writing, technological and business which delivers instruction at each child’s
level. (E-2) The cost not to exceed $2,743.00. Funding Period: April 2004-
June 2004. Funding Source: GAAP #13-430-100-610-0000-00-35.
(Attachment A-8)
Resolutions:
9. Approval of RESOLUTION for permission to be granted to apply for a
special pilot program for the 5th grade class at Robeson School and 6th grade
class at Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School entitled Kidsbridge Diversity
Appreciation Grant - Refugee/
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Immigrant Sensitivity. This program will help defuse conflict and bullying as
it relates to the refugee population, increase acceptance and also provide skills
that will help steer students away from gangs. (E-4) Cost not to exceed
$5,000. Funding Period: April 2004-June 2004. Funding Source: NJ Refugee
Grant GAAP #20-300-200-320-0000-03-82.
(Attachment A-9)
10. Approval of RESOLUTION for permission to be granted to apply for the
discretionary grant program entitled: Star-W Grant, Year 2 of 3 in the amount
of $240,000.00 starting July 1, 2004 and ending
June 30, 2005.
(Information on file in the Assistant Board Secretary’s Office)
(Attachment A-10)
11. Approval of RESOLUTION for permission to apply for and accept if
awarded a grant from the Lucent Technologies Foundation entitled New
Jersey Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Planning Grant in the
amount of $100,000 starting July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.
(Attachment A-11)
12. Approval of RESOLUTION authorizing the Superintendent of Schools to
submit a School Attendance Waiver to the County Superintendent, Mercer
County Office, NJDOE, as per N.J.A.C. 6:3-9.3 (b). The waiver is required
because on March 16, 2004, Trenton Central High School dismissed at 11:30
a.m. so that police could investigate a potential bomb threat. Because we had
already been forced to close for three instructional days during the school year
for weather emergencies, and have revised the school calendar to add a day,
we are requesting that March 16, 2004, be counted as a full day although it
falls short by 90 minutes.
(Attachment A-12)
13. Approval of RESOLUTION to grant permission for additional
programs/staffing at TCHS Main Campus for the Summer of 2004. 400
students in grades nine through twelve need the opportunity to make up core
content area courses to allow them to complete their graduation requirements
in a timely fashion. Teachers will offer instructions in some of the core
content areas subjects most needed for high school graduation during this
summer program. (E-2) Cost not to exceed $73,151.20. Funding Period: July
2004-August 2004. Funding Source: School Funds GAAP’s: 15-401-110-
0009-00-05; 15-213-100-101-0000-00-05; 15-000-262-110-0009-01-05; 15-
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
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000-213-104-0000-35-05; 15-000-218-104-0009-00-05; 15-000-221-104-
0009-00-05.
(Attachment A-13)
14. Approval of RESOLUTION to grant permission for submission of the
September Plan I – two TCHS SLCs to Holland (2004-2005 School Year).
This plan will allow the Granville Building to become Holland Middle
School. Granville and Trenton Community students will return to their
neighborhood schools.
Cost not to exceed $5,600,000.
(Attachment A-14)
15. Approval of RESOLUTION authorizing submission of the Trenton School
District Technology Plan 2004-2007 to the New Jersey Department of
Education, Office of Technology.
(Attachment A-15)
Student Study Trips:
16. Approval of Student Study Trips. Listing for Out-of-State and
Overnight trips.
(Attachment A-16)
Attendance Reports:
17. Approval of Vandalism, Violence and Substance Abuse Incident Reports
and In-School and Out-Of-School Suspension Reports for January 2004
and February 2004.
(Attachment A-17)
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
E. SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Superintendent recommends the following:
1. Approval of Out of District placements for handicapped students as of April for the 2003-
2004 school year. (E-2) Funding Period: 2003-2004. Funding Source: Board Funds
Private School In-State- GAAP #11-000-100-566-0000-00-84 $138,642.00
Private School Out-of-State - GAAP #11-000-100-569-0000-00-84 $88,455.00
BSSSD/ED. Services Comm.(ESC)- Services School District- GAAP #11-000-100-565-0000-00-84
$65,084.40
In-State Reg.Schools-Not SPED – GAAP #11-000-100-561-0000-00-84 $343.00
(Attachment SE A-1)
PERSONNEL MATTERS REPORT
I certify that the following consent agenda items are being submitted for Board Approval
in accordance with New Jersey State statutes and administrative codes and are in compliance
with the policies of the Trenton Board of Education.
______________________________________ ________________________
Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Date
Based upon the certification of the Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, the
Superintendent recommends the following:
PERSONNEL MATTERS:
1. Retirement(s)
a. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 28 years of service, the retirement
of Elenora Frederick, Teacher Elementary, Kilmer Elementary School,
effective July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-24
b. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 33 years of service, the retirement
of Paul Mosca, Teacher In-School Suspension, Holland Middle School,
effective July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-000-218-104-0000-29-09
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
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c. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 23 years of service, the retirement
of Chrystal Schivell, Teacher of Handicapped, Trenton Central High School,
effective July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-213-100-101-0000-00-05
d. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 25 years of service, the retirement,
of Michael Duda, Psychologist, Trenton Central High School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-219-104-0000-00-84
e. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 25 years of service, the retirement,
Carmen Rivera, Teacher Elementary/Bilingual, Robbins Elementary School,
effective July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-241-100-101-0000-00-28
f. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 33 years of service, the retirement of
Vallerie Samuels, Teacher Elementary, Washington Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-30
g. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 32 years of service, the retirement of
Cheryle McClintock, Teacher Kindergarten, Grant Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-110-100-101-0000-00-20
h. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 14 years of service, the retirement of
Stella Peterson, Teacher Tutor, Columbus Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-26-17
Acct. #20-235-100-101-0000-04-82
i. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 39 years of service, the retirement of
Claretta Milstead, Teacher Elementary, Washington Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-30
j. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 20 years of service, the retirement of
Lorraine Titus, Teacher Computer Literacy, Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School,
effective July 1, 2004.
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
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Acct. #15-130-100-101-0000-01-08
k. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 29 years of service, the retirement of
Patricia Sumter, 4 Hour Food Server, Mott Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-310-110-0000-00-62
l. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 34 years of service, the retirement of
Elaine Duncan, Paraprofessional, Jefferson Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #20-211-100-106-0000-00-59
m. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 26 years of service, the retirement of
Rosa Cruz, Bilingual Community Agent, Grant Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-000-211-110-0000-40-20
n. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 34 years of service, the retirement of
Alice Johnson, Paraprofessional, Jefferson Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-212-100-106-0000-00-23
o. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 26 years of service, the retirement of
Dorothy Harmon, Paraprofessional, Franklin Elementary School, effective
July 1, 2004.
Acct. #15-212-100-106-0000-00-16
p. Approve the acceptance, with regret after 14 years of service, the retirement of
Vernice Barksdale, Cleaner-Light (part-time), Wilson Elementary School,
effective October 1, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
2. Resignation(s)
a. Approve the acceptance of the resignation of Lacretia Muse-Jones,
Paraprofessional, Cadwalader Elementary School, effective March 3, 2004.
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
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3. Re-Appointment of Staff for the 2004-2005 School Year
Attachment B1
4. Termination(s)
a. Approve the termination of Janet Crews, 4 Hour Food Server, Kilmer Elementary
School, effective February 23, 2004.
NOTE: Documentation on file in Human Resources.
Acct. #11-000-310-110-0000-00-62
b. Approve the termination of Stephanie Watkins, Lunchroom Aide, Wilson
Elementary
School, effective February 24, 2004.
NOTE: Documentation on file in Human Resources.
Acct. #11-000-262-110-0000-62-00
5. Appointment(s) – Emergent Hiring
(Emergent hiring until criminal history check is completed.)
a. Approve the appointment of Edward W. Berk to the position of Teacher
of Handicapped (Resource Room), Trenton Central High School, at the salary
of $38,940-BA, Step F3-TEA, effective March 29, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
(Pro-rated)
Acct. # 15-213-100-101-0000-00-05
b. Approve the appointment of Christal Bennett to the position of Teacher
Elementary/Grade 2, Franklin Elementary School, at the salary of $36,240-BA,
Step J-TEA, effective March 22, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-19
c. Approve the appointment of Sharon Dawson-Coates to the position of
Teacher Elementary, Columbus Elementary School, at the salary of
$39,840-MA, Step F2-TEA, effective April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
(Pro-rated)
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
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d. Approve the appointment of Marisa Birdy to the position of Teacher Elementary/
Grade 5, Franklin Elementary School, at the salary of $38,040-BA, Step F1-TEA,
effective March 22, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-19
e. Approve the appointment of Evan Waite to the position of Teacher ESL, Hedgepeth-
Williams Middle School/Robeson Elementary School, at the salary of $36,240-BA,
Step J-TEA, effective April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #20-245-100-101-0000-04-82 NCLB Title III Grant
f. Approve the appointment of Shirley Welch to the position of Teacher of
Handicapped (Resource Room), Trenton Central High School, at the salary of
$49,540-MA, Step C1-TEA, effective March 22, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
(Pro-rated)
Acct. #15-213-100-101-0000-00-05
g. Approve the appointment of J. Charlton Okwei, Jr. to the position of
Teacher of Handicapped, Trenton Central High School Annex, at the salary
of $37,590-MA, Step J-TEA, effective March 29, 2004 through June 30,
2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #15-213-100-101-0000-00-05
h. Approve the appointment of Michelle Marrazzo to the position of Teacher of
Handicapped, Wilson Elementary School, at the salary of $36,240-BA, Step J-TEA,
effective March 29, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #20-250-100-101-0000-04-84 (IDEA)
i. Approve the appointment of Christine Crowley to the position of Teacher of
Handicapped, Trenton Central High School, at the salary of $38,150-MA+30,
Step J-TEA, effective April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #15-213-100-101-0000-00-05
j. Approve the appointment of Senora Dance-Lowther to the position of Teacher
of Handicapped, Rivera Elementary School, at the salary of $49,540-MA,
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Step C1-TEA, effective May 3, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #15-212-100-101-0000-00-15
k. Approve the appointment of Kirk McCarthy to the position of Heavy Cleaner
(3rd Shift), Trenton Central High School, at the salary of $23,341 Step 1, effective
April 26, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
l. Approve the appointment of James Potts to the position of Heavy Cleaner,
Rivera Elementary School, at the salary of $23,341 Step 1, effective April 26, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
m. Approve the appointment of Alfred Jackson to the position of Laborer Journeyman,
Buildings and Grounds Department, at the salary of $52,974, effective April 26, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-53-61
n. Approve the appointment of Tracey Davis to the position of 6 Hour General
Worker, Trenton Central High School, at the salary of $10,759 Step l, effective
April 26, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-310-110-0000-00-62
o. Approve the appointment of Betty Wade to the position of 6 Hour General
Worker, Commissary, at the salary of $10,759 Step l, effective April 26, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-310-110-0000-00-62
p. Approve the appointment of Aidaris Calderon to the position of Parent Liaison,
Harrison Elementary School, at the salary of $10.00 per hour (not to exceed 19
hours per week), effective April 26, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-000-211-110-0000-40-22
q. Approve the appointment of Sheila Tyler to the position of Parent Liaison, Hill
Elementary School, at the salary of $10.00 per hour (not to exceed 19 hours per
week), effective April 26, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
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r. Approve the appointment of Myra Hammock, Substitute Dispatcher, Central
Services, at the salary of $14.75 per hour, effective March 9, 2004 through
June 30, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-262-110-0009-00-70
s. Approve the appointment of David Figueroa, Substitute Dispatcher, Central
Services, at the salary of $14.75 per hour, effective March 22, 2004 through
June 30, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-262-110-0009-00-70
t. Approve the appointment of the following Substitute Lunchroom Aide/
General Worker, at the salary of $8.00 per hour, effective February 27, 2004
through June 30, 2004:
1. Michael Callandret
2. Lashoundra Green
3. Rondell Hudson
4. Tawanda Kelley
5. Rosetta Nance
6. Tiffany Rhodes
7. Joyce Rolling
Acct. #11-000-310-110-0000-00-62
6. Appointment(s)
a. Approve the appointment of William L. Jones, from Custodian, Daylight/Twilight-
Bellevue, to Head Custodian, Robbins Elementary School, from the salary of
$29,625 Step 5 to $31,420 Step 3, effective March 16, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
(Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
b. Approve the appointment of Dorothy Nagy, from Cleaner-Light (part-time),
Stokes Elementary School, to Cleaner-Light (full-time), Stokes Elementary
School, from the salary of $16,832 Step 10 to $37,031 Step 10, effective
March 16, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
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c. Approve the appointment of Clara Lovette, from Cleaner-Light (part-time)/
Food Server, Grant/Parker Elementary Schools, to Cleaner-Light (full-time),
Mott Elementary School, from the salary of $16,832 Step 10 (Custodian) and
$12,789 Step 11 (Food Server) to $37,031 Step 10, effective March 16, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
d. Approve the appointment of Janie Ashford, from Lunchroom Aide, Parker
Elementary School to 4 Hour Food Server, Parker Elementary School, from
the salary of $11.00 per hour to $7,789 Step 1, effective March 16, 2004 through
June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-310-110-0000-00-62
e. Approve the appointment of Samuel Whittington, from Temporary Carpenter,
Buildings and Grounds Department to Carpenter Journeyman, Buildings and
Grounds Department, from the salary of $31.70 per hour to $62,082, effective
April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-53-61
f. Approve the appointment of Richard Horn, from Temporary Carpenter,
Buildings and Grounds Department to Carpenter Journeyman, Buildings and
Grounds Department, from the salary of $31.70 per hour to $62,082, effective
April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-53-61
g. Approve the appointment of Mohammad Khan, from Temporary Painter,
Buildings and Grounds Department to Painter Journeyman, Buildings and Grounds
Department, from the salary of $30.00 per hour to $58,075, effective April 19, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-53-61
h. Approve the appointment of Dennis Vereen, from Temporary Laborer, Buildings
and Grounds Department to Laborer Journeyman, Buildings and Grounds
Department, from the salary of $24.30 per hour to $52,974, effective April 19, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-53-61
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
i. Approve the appointment of Efrain Rivera, from Substitute Custodian, Buildings
and Grounds Department to Custodian, Harrison Elementary School, from the
salary of $12.50 per hour to $23,790 Step 1, effective April 19, 2004 through
June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
j. Approve the appointment of Daniel Rock, from Substitute Custodian, Buildings
and Grounds Department to Heavy Cleaner, Hill Elementary School, from the
salary of $12.50 per hour to $23,341 Step 1, effective April 19, 2004 through
June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
k. Approve the appointment of Andre L. Ingram, from Substitute Custodian,
Buildings and Grounds Department to Custodian, Jefferson Elementary School,
from the salary of $12.50 per hour to $23,790 Step 1, effective April 19, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
l. Approve the appointment of Nathan Allison, from Substitute Custodian,
Buildings and Grounds Department to Custodian, Wilson Elementary School,
from the salary of $12.50 per hour to $23,790 Step l, effective April 19, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
7. Re-Assignment
a. Approve the re-assignment of Maureen Foley, from Facilitator, Columbus
Elementary School, to Teacher-On-Assignment, Funded Programs and Grant
Management, at the salary of $73,260-MA+60, Step A-TEA plus 12% ($82,051)
plus $3,050 longevity (no change in salary), effective April 5, 2004 through
June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-230-104-0000-00-51
8. Reinstatement
a. Approve the reinstatement of Yvonne Hernandez, Bilingual Attendance Officer,
Central Services (Pupil Personnel Services), at the salary of $33,223 Step 14,
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
effective March 16, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-211-105-0000-00-57
9. Appointment(s) – Interim
a. Approve the appointment of Sharon Harmon, from Teacher Elementary,
Wilson Elementary School to Interim Technology Facilitator, Jefferson
Elementary School, from the salary of $46,310-MA+60, Step E-TEA to
$46,310-MA+60, Step E-TEA plus 12%, effective April 5, 2004 through
June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #15-000-222-104-0000-28-23
b. Approve the interim appointment of Louis Samuels, from Custodian
(In change of “C” wing), Trenton Central High School, at the salary of
$42,642 Step 10 plus $1,000 to Interim Custodian Engineer Grade 3, Grant
Elementary School, at the salary of $47,355 Step 9, effective February 23, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Replacing Jon Patti who was reassigned to the Commissary/
Buildings and Grounds Department.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
c. Approve the interim appointment of Larry Crowley, from Custodian, Monument
Elementary School, at the salary of $26,259 Step 3 to Interim Head Custodian,
Stokes Elementary School, at the salary of $28,054 Step 1, effective January 27,
2004 through March 19, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Replacing Walter Heim who was out due to illness.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
d. Approve the interim appointment of Eric Keel, from Custodian, Robbins
Elementary School, at the salary of $42,642 Step 10 plus $500 longevity to
Interim Head Custodian, Robbins Elementary School, at the salary of $47,804
Step 10 plus $500 longevity, effective February 1, 2004 through March 15, 2004.
(Pro-rated)
NOTE: Replacing William Jones who was reassigned.
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
e. Approve the appointment of Michael Zagola, from Carpenter Journeyman,
Buildings and Grounds Department to Interim Carpenter Foreman, Buildings
and Grounds Department, from the salary of $62,082 to $65,726, effective
December 1, 2003 through April 5, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Replacing Robert Ward who is out due to illness.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-53-61
f. Approve the appointment of Robert Casole, from Plumber Journeyman, Buildings
and Grounds Department to Interim Plumber Foreman, Buildings and Grounds
Department, from the salary of $64,634 to $68,286, effective March 1, 2004
through March 31, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Replacing Nicholas Foggia, Sr. who retired.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-53-61
g. Approve the appointment of Joseph Geisner, from Plumber Journeyman, Buildings
and Grounds Department to Interim Plumber Foreman, Buildings and Grounds
Department, from the salary of $64,634 to $68,286, effective April 1, 2004
through May 31, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Replacing Nicholas Foggia, Sr. who retired.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-53-61
h. Approve the appointment of Mark Jones, from Substitute Custodian, Buildings
and Grounds Department to Interim Custodian, Grant Elementary School, from
the salary of $12.50 per hour to $23,790 Step 1, effective April 19, 2004 through
June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Filling a vacancy until position is screened.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
10. Appointment(s) – Interim - Extension
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
a. Approve the extension of the appointment of Toni Moore, from Substitute
Lunchroom Aide/General Worker to Interim Permanent Substitute Unit Leader,
Commissary, from the salary of $8.00 per hour to $16,078 Step l, effective
March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
Acct. #11-000-310-110-0000-00-62
11. Approval of Substitutes-Emergent Hiring
(Emergent hiring until criminal history background check is completed.)
Approve the following substitutes for the 2003-2004 school year:
a. Raman Nadadhur $75 per day
b. Marcie Tandy $80 per day
c. Jocelyn Marrero $75 per day
d. Mark Zukerman $75 per day
e. Albert Stahl $80 per day
f. Stephanie Smith $75 per day
g. Neyda Carrillo $75 per day
h. Claribel Denu $80 per day
i. Mack Patterson $75 per day
j. Asma Rashdi $75 per day
k. Glory Shuler $100 per day
l. Rasheeda Robinson $75 per day
m. Ebony McDonald $75 per day
n. Clifford Williams $100 per day
Renewals:
a. Byron Taylor $75 per day
b. Jacqueline Crump $80 per day
Paraprofessional(s) applying for substitute teacher certificate:
a. Eris Tunstall
NOTE: $75 – Substitute Certification
$80 – Certificate of Eligibility Certification
$90 – Certificate of Eligibility With Advance Standing Certification
$100 -Standard Certification
Acct. #11-120-100-101-0000-43-52 (Elementary Schools)
Acct. # 11-130-100-101-0000-44-52 (Middle Schools)
Acct. # 11-140-100-101-0000-45-52 (High Schools)
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
12. Transfer(s)
a. Approve the transfer of Brenda Bryant, from Senior Secretary, Holland Middle
School to Senior Secretary, Jefferson Elementary School, at the salary of
$32,300 Step 11/0 Credits plus $1,200 longevity (no change in salary), effective
April 5, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-000-240-105-0000-00-23
13. Transfer(s) - Temporary
a. Approve the temporary transfer of Jon Patti, from Custodian Engineer Grade 3,
Grant Elementary School to Custodian Engineer Grade 3, Commissary/Buildings
and Grounds Department, at the salary of $50,696 Step 10 (no change in salary),
effective February 23, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
NOTE: Replacing Leslie Clemens who is on a medical leave of absence.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
14. Return To Former Position
a. Approve the return to former position for Eric Keel, from Interim Head Custodian,
Robbins Elementary School, at the salary of $47,804 Step 10 plus $500 longevity
to Custodian, Daylight/Twilight-Bellevue, at the salary of $42,642 Step 10 plus
$500 longevity, effective March 16, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
b. Approve the return to former position for Larry Crowley, from Interim
Head Custodian, Stokes Elementary School, at the salary of $28,054 Step 1
to Custodian, Monument Elementary School, at the salary of $26,259 Step 3,
effective March 22, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
15. Return To Former Title
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
a. Approve the return to former title for Fougere Aupont, from Interim Director
of Human Resources to Human Resources Manager, at the salary of $87,500
(no change in salary), effective April 1, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-290-104-0000-00-52
16. Salary Adjustment(s)
a. Approve the salary adjustment for Stephen Cosgriff, Teacher Health,
Trenton Central High School Annex, from $43,160-MA+60, Step I-TEA to
$44,060-MA+60, Step G-TEA, effective December 1, 2003 through
June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of two (2) years military experience.
Acct. #15-140-100-101-0000-01-05
b. Approve the salary adjustment for Nelda Lassiter, Teacher English,
Trenton Central High School Annex, from $36,910-BA+30, Step J-TEA to
$43,060-BA+30, Step D1-TEA, effective March 1, 2004 through
June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted verification of nine (9) years teaching experience.
Acct. #15-140-100-101-0000-00-05
c. Approve the salary adjustment for Tia Townsend, Teacher Elementary,
Columbus Elementary School, from $38,490-BA, Step F2-TEA to $39,390-BA,
Step F4-TEA, effective February 23, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted verification of two (2) additional years experience.
Acct. #15-130-100-101-0000-00-17
d. Approve the salary adjustment for Kim Page, Teacher Elementary, Cadwalader
Elementary School, from $49,540-MA, Step C1-TEA to $50,100-MA+30,
Step C1-TEA, effective March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) additional credits.
Acct. #15-110-100-101-0000-00-16
e. Approve the salary adjustment for Alicia Costanza, Teacher Elementary, Gregory
Elementary School, from $42,390-BA, Step D1-TEA to $43,060-BA+30, Step D1-
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
TEA, effective February 16, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) additional credits.
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-21
f. Approve the salary adjustment for Chantel Wooten, Teacher Elementary, King
Middle School, from $37,140-BA, Step H-TEA to $38,490-MA, Step H-TEA,
effective February 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of a Master’s Degree.
Acct. #15-130-100-101-0000-00-07
g. Approve the salary adjustment for Robert Sciarrotta, Teacher Elementary,
Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School, from $38,940-BA, Step F3-TEA to
$39,610-BA+30, Step F3-TEA, effective March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
(Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) additional credits.
Acct. #15-130-100-101-0000-00-08
h. Approve the salary adjustment for Melissa Bridgewater, Teacher Elementary,
Jefferson Elementary School, from $38,710-BA+30, Step F1-TEA to $39,390-MA,
Step F1-TEA, effective March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) additional credits.
Acct. #20-211-100-101-0000-41-59
i. Approve the salary adjustment for Teresa DeSanctis, Teacher Kindergarten,
Wilson Elementary School, from $48,190-BA, Step C1-TEA to $50,100-MA+30,
Step C1-TEA, effective March 3, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of a Master’s Degree and thirty (30) additional credits.
Acct. #15-110-100-101-0000-00-31
j. Approve the salary adjustment for Janice Ross, Speech Language Specialist,
Child Study Team (Rivera Elementary School), from $47,200-BA+60,
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
Step D2-TEA to $50,100-BA+60, Step C1-TEA, effective February 9, 2004
through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Per TEA Contract, Article IV, Section A, 1.
Acct. #11-000-216-104-0000-00-84
k. Approve the salary adjustment for Rajeev Vaid, Teacher Mathematics,
Trenton Central High School, from $47,200-MA+30, Step D2-TEA to
$50,100-MA+30, Step C1-TEA, effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
NOTE: Per TEA Contract, Article IV, Section A, 1.
Acct. #15-140-100-101-0000-00-05
l. Approve the salary adjustment for Manibhai Patel, Teacher Mathematics,
Trenton Central High School, from $39,390-MA, Step F1-TEA to
$49,540-MA, Step C1-TEA, effective September 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
NOTE: Per TEA Contract, Article IV, Section A, 1.
Acct. #15-140-100-101-0000-00-05
m. Approve the salary adjustment for Curdell Denton, Community Agent,
Robbins Annex, from $25,200 Step 4/60 Credits to $26,276 Step 4/90 Credits,
effective February 4, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) additional credits.
Acct. #15-000-211-110-0000-40-28
n. Approve the salary adjustment for Karen Clark, Paraprofessional, Rivera
Elementary School, from $23,261 Step 5/0 Credits to $25,954 Step 5/60 Credits,
effective February 15, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of sixty (60) credits.
Acct. #15-190-100-106-0000-42-15
o. Approve the salary adjustment for Deloria Shack-Lockett, Paraprofessional,
Hill Elementary School, from $24,122 Step 4/30 Credits to $25,200 Step 4/60
Credits,
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
effective March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) additional credits.
Acct. #11-000-211-105-0000-00-57
p. Approve the salary adjustment for Annie Mansur, Paraprofessional, Stokes
Elementary School, from $22,508 Step 4/0 Credits to $24,122 Step 4/30 Credits,
effective March 29, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) credits.
Acct. #15-204-100-106-0000-00-29
q. Approve the salary adjustment for Timothy Petro, Paraprofessional, Stokes
Elementary School, from $22,508 Step 4/0 Credits to $24,122 Step 4/30 Credits,
effective March 16, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) credits.
Acct. #20-211-100-106-0000-00-59
r. Approve the salary adjustment for Jocelyn Johnson, Paraprofessional, Columbus
Elementary School, from $25,954 Step 5/60 Credits to $27,030 Step 5/90,
effective March 15, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of thirty (30) additional credits.
Acct. #15-212-100-106-0000-00-17
s. Approve the salary adjustment for Gene Queval, Accounts Payable Clerk,
Central Services (Accounts Payable), from $42,774 Step 16/Guide D to $44,226
Step 17/Guide D, effective February 6, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of fifteen (15) additional credits.
Acct. #11-000-290-110-0000-00-60
t. Approve the salary adjustment for Etienne Williams, Administrative I Secretary,
King Middle School, from $22,400 Step 1/0 Credits to $25,000 Step 4/0 Credits,
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
effective January 5, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of five (5) years experience.
Acct. #15-000-240-105-0000-00-07
u. Approve the salary adjustment for Darien Silas, Payroll Clerk, Central Services
(Payroll Dept.), from $20,980 Step 1/Guide D to $25,339 Step 4/Guide D, effective
January 16, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of three (3) years experience.
Acct. #11-000-290-110-0000-00-60
v. Approve the salary adjustment for Carmen Lanning, Paraprofessional, Hill
Elementary School, from $27,030 Step 10/0 Credits to $31,554 Step 10/120 Credits,
effective March 10, 2004 through June 30, 2004. (Pro-rated)
NOTE: Submitted proof of one hundred twenty (120) credits.
Acct. #15-216-100-106-0000-00-32
17. Change of Salary Rate
a. Approve the salary rate change for temporary Electrician Journeyman,
Buildings and Grounds Department, from the salary of $38.40 per hour to
$39.59 per hour, effective April 1, 2004.
NOTE: In accordance with union hall rates.
Acct. # 11-000-261-110-0008-53-61
b. Approve the salary rate change for temporary Electrician Apprentice (fifth year),
Buildings and Grounds Department, from the salary of $28.80 per hour to
$29.69 per hour, effective April 1, 2004.
NOTE: In accordance with union hall rates.
Acct. # 11-000-261-110-0008-53-61
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
18. Affirmative Action Team
a. Approve the appointment of the following staff to the Affirmative Action Team,
in accordance with the Comprehensive Equity Plan for 2004-2007:
1. Carolyn Gibson, Chairperson
2. Darwin Williams, Ed.D.
3. Stuart Barudin, Ed.D.
4. Harold Beatty
5. Mary Ann Klaus
6. Marzene Bennett
7. Priscilla Dawson
8. Lillian Occhipinti
9. Valarie French, Ed.D.
10. Everett Collins
11. Margaret Dooley
19. Leave(s) of Absence
a. Approve the maternity/childcare leave of absence with pay for
Marita Cibrian, Teacher of Handicapped, Dunn Middle School, per
TEA Contract, Article VII, Section L, effective March 1, 2004 through
May 7, 2004 and without pay effective May 10, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-213-100-101-0000-00-10
b. Approve the maternity/childcare leave of absence with pay for
Alicia Greene, Teacher Kindergarten, Cadwalader Elementary School, per
TEA Contract, Article VII, Section L, effective March 15, 2004 through
May 25, 2004 and without pay effective May 26, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-16
c. Approve the maternity/childcare leave of absence with pay for
Paule Toussaint, Teacher Elementary, Cadwalader Elementary School, per
TEA Contract, Article VII, Section L, effective February 19, 2004 through
May 31, 2004.
Acct. #15-110-100-101-0000-00-16
d. Approve the maternity/childcare leave of absence with pay for
Christine Eustace, Teacher of Handicapped, Dunn Middle School, per
TEA Contract, Article VII, Section L, effective March 1, 2004 through
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
May 10, 2004 and without pay effective May 11, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-213-100-101-0000-00-10
e. Approve the maternity/childcare leave of absence with pay for Ana Vasquez,
Teacher Bilingual Elementary, Robbins Elementary School, per TEA Contract,
Article VII, Section L, effective April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-241-100-101-0000-00-28
f. Approve the medical leave of absence with pay for Jeannette Herron,
Teacher of Handicapped, Gregory Elementary School, per TEA Contract,
Article VII, Section A, effective February 17, 2004 through February 27, 2004
and without pay March 1, 2004 through March 12, 2004.
Acct. #15-212-100-101-0000-00-21
g. Approve the maternity/childcare leave with pay for Lisa Suosso, Teacher
Elementary, Jefferson Elementary School, per TEA Contract, Article VII,
Section L, effective May 12, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-23
h. Approve the military leave of absence with pay for Benjamin Kenion,
Occupational Therapist, Central Services (Special Services), per TEA Contract,
Article VII, Section P, effective April 2, 2004 through April 18, 2004.
NOTE: To receive the difference between Trenton Board of Education daily
pay and military pay.
Acct. #11-000-219-104-0001-00-84
i. Approve the medical leave of absence without pay for Sharon Nock,
Paraprofessional, Dunn Middle School, per Paraprofessional Contract,
Article XIII, Section I, effective October 7, 2003 through February 29, 2004.
Acct. #15-204-100-106-0000-00-10
j. Approve the maternity leave of absence without pay for Aida Lamboy,
Heavy Cleaner, Grant Elementary School, per Custodian Contract, Article IX,
Section K, effective March 1, 2004 through May 26, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
k. Approve the maternity leave of absence without pay for Tiary Thompson,
Paraprofessional, Grant Elementary School, per Paraprofessional Contract,
Article XIII, Section H, effective April 28, 2004 through May 21, 2004.
Acct. #15-216-100-106-0000-00-20
20. Extended Leave(s) of Absence
a. Approve the extended military leave of absence without pay for Richard Rivera,
Social Worker, Child Study, per TEA Contract, Article VII, Section P,
effective February 2, 2004 through March 21, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-219-104-0000-00-84
b. Approve the extended medical leave of absence without pay for Etoria Snead,
Teacher Elementary, King Middle School, per TEA Contract, Article VII,
Section A, effective February 21, 2004 through March 31, 2004.
Acct. #15-130-100-101-0000-00-07
c. Approve the extended childcare leave of absence with pay for Caroline Gebel,
Teacher Elementary, Parker Elementary School, per TEA Contract, Article VII,
Section L, effective April 20, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-120-100-101-0000-00-27
d. Approve the extended medical leave of absence without pay for Stanley Patterson,
Heavy Cleaner, Holland Middle School, per Custodian Contract, Article XI,
Section H, effective March 1, 2004 through March 5, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
21. Return From Leave(s) of Absence
a. Approve the return from childcare leave of absence for
Josephine Devasagayaraj,
Teacher Mathematics, Trenton Central High School, at the
salary of $44,510-MA+60,
Step F1-TEA, effective March 8, 2004 through June 30,
2004.
Acct. #15-140-100-101-0000-00-05
b. Approve the return from military leave of absence for Benjamin Kenion,
Occupational Therapist, Central Services (Special Services), at the salary of
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
$61,460-MA+60, Step B1-TEA, effective April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-219-104-0001-00-84
c. Approve the return from a furlough leave of absence for Michael Yaris, Teacher
Mathematics, Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School, at the salary of $40,740-MA,
Step F4-TEA, effective April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-130-100-101-0000-00-08
d. Approve the return from medical leave of absence for Stanley Patterson, Heavy
Cleaner, Holland Middle School, at the salary of $25,473 Step 3, effective
March 8, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-261-110-0000-52-61
e. Approve the return from medical leave of absence for Sharon
Nock,
Paraprofessional, Dunn Middle School, at the salary of $21,223
Step 3/0 Credits,
effective March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-204-100-106-0000-00-10
f. Approve the return from medical leave of absence for Rodney
Lartigue,
Paraprofessional, Rivera Elementary School, at the salary of
$22,508 Step 4/0 Credits,
effective May 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-201-100-106-0000-00-15
g. Approve the return from maternity leave of absence for Thaimi Castillo, Senior
Secretary, Robeson Elementary School, at the salary of $23,400 Step 3/0 Credits,
effective April 5, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-000-240-105-0000-00-12
h. Approve the return from medical leave of absence for Bernice Mitchell,
Paraprofessional, Holland Middle School, at the salary of $25,200 Step 4/60 Credits,
effective April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-204-100-106-0000-00-09
i. Approve the return from maternity leave of absence for Kimberly Williams,
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Trenton, New Jersey 08609
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Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
Permanent Substitute Lead Server, Commissary, at the salary of $19,078 Step 4,
effective April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-310-110-0000-00-62
22. Return From Leave of Absence/Change of Assignment
a. Approve the return from military leave of absence for Richard Rivera,
from Social Worker, Child Study (Dunn Middle School) to Social Worker,
Child Study (Trenton Central High School/Holland Middle School), at the salary
of $62,800-MA+30, Step B2-TEA plus 12%, effective March 22, 2004 through
June 30, 2004.
Acct. #11-000-219-104-0000-00-84
23. Medical Examination
a. Approve the request to require Sharon Nock, Paraprofessional, Dunn Middle
School, to take a psychological examination to determine fitness for duty.
Acct. #15-204-100-106-0000-00-10
24. Creation of Position(s) - RESCIND
a. Approve to rescind the creation of the position of Coordinator of
Educational
Services, Administration Building.
NOTE: Approved at the February 23, 2004 board meeting.
Acct. #11-000-211-104-0000-00-57
b. Approve to rescind the creation of the position of Music Teacher,
Kilmer
Elementary School, effective February 1, 2004.
NOTE: Approved at the February 23, 2004 board meeting.
Acct. #15-130-100-101-0000-01-24
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
25. Creation of Position(s)
a. Approve the creation of the position of Administrative Assistant to
Superintendent,
Central Services, confidential position, effective July 1, 2004
through June 30, 2005.
Attachment B2
Acct. #To Be Determined
b. Approve the creation of the position of Director of Funded
Innovative Secondary
Programs, salary in accordance with TASA Contract, effective July
1, 2004 through
June 30, 2005.
Attachment B3
Acct. #To Be Determined
c. Approve the creation of the position of Math Facilitator, Kilmer
Elementary
School, salary in accordance with TEA Contract, effective April 1,
2004
through June 30, 2004.
Acct. #15-000-221-104-0000-00-24
d. Approve the creation of the position of Junior Accountant, Central
Services
(Purchasing), salary in accordance with Business and Technical
Contract (Guide B),
effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
Acct. #11-000-251-110-0000-00-60
26. Medical Leave(s) of Absence Without Pay- UPDATES
Attachment B4
27. Appointment(s) – Before/After School
a. Approve the appointment of the following staff to the after school ACE Plus
Program effective February 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 (ACE Plus Participants
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effective February 1, 2004 through July 31, 2004):
1. Nicholas Barbato ACE Plus Community Instructor $34/hr.
(Monument)
2. Belinda Silver ACE Plus Community Instructor $34/hr.
(Central Services)
3. Jennifer Wood ACE Plus Instructor $34/hr.
(Hedgepeth-Williams)
4. Martha Higginbotham ACE Plus Instructor $34/hr.
(Hedgepeth-Williams)
5. Colleen Babore ACE Plus Instructor $34/hr.
(Monument)
6. Jennifer Wood ACE Plus Participant $28/hr.
(Hedgepeth-Williams)
7. Martha Higginbotham ACE Plus Participant $28/hr.
(Hedgepeth-Williams)
8. Lizette Johnson ACE Plus Participant $28/hr.
(Monument)
9. Colleen Babore ACE Plus Participant $28/hr.
(Monument)
Acct. #20-305-100-101-0009-04-64 ACE Plus
b. Approve the appointment of the following staff members to the after school
GEPA Academy Dunn Middle School, effective January 29, 2004 through
March 6, 2004:
Board Payment MCCC Payment Difference to be
paid by the
Board
1. Jerilean Roberts 31/hr. @ $34/hr. 31/hr. @ $22/hr. $372
(Teacher) ($1,054.00) ($ 682.00)
2. Marlena Ventura 31/hr. @ $34/hr. 31/hr. @ $22/hr. $372
(Teacher) ($1,054.00) ($ 682.00)
3. Inez Prioleau 31/hr. @ $34/hr. 31/hr. @ $19/hr. $465
(Teacher) ($1,054.00) ($ 589.00)
4. Richard Howe 15/hr. @ $34/hr. 15/hr. @ $22/hr. $180
(Teacher) ($510.00) ($ 330.00)
Total: 108 Hours: $3,672.00 $2,283.00 $1380.00
NOTE: Mercer County Community College willing to pay up to $2,952.00.
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Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
Acct. #15-130-100-101-0009-00-10
c. Approve the appointment of the following staff members to the after school
Trenton Area Writing Project Activities/Continuity Meetings, effective
January 2004 through June 30, 2004:
1. John Albiez Teacher $28/hr.
2. Jacqueline Beverly Community Center Liaison $28/hr.
3. Alice Burnett Librarian $28/hr.
4. Judith Cartwright Teacher $28/hr.
5. Kim Christie Teacher $28/hr.
6. Patrice Connell Teacher $28/hr.
7. Michele Cooper Librarian $28/hr.
8. Catherine Crawford Teacher $28/hr.
9. Jamie Delaney Teacher $28/hr.
10. Sarah Drake Teacher $28/hr.
11. Barbara Erba Teacher $28/hr.
12. Lori Ferguson Teacher $28/hr.
13. Jessica Fitzpatrick Teacher $28/hr.
14. Maureen Foley Facilitator $28/hr.
15. Susan Franko Teacher $28/hr.
16. Alice Geier Teacher $28/hr.
17. Jane Gilroy Teacher $28/hr.
18. Kathy Graf Teacher $28/hr.
19. Kathy Graham Teacher $28/hr.
20. Grace Heaney Teacher $28/hr.
21. Barbara Helfrey-Hayes Teacher $28/hr.
22. Martha Higginbotham Teacher $28/hr.
23. Adrienne Hill Teacher $28/hr.
24. Susette Jackson Teacher $28/hr.
25. Debra Jones Teacher $28/hr.
26. Susan Kadish Community Center Liaison $28/hr.
27. Donna Lawery Teacher $28/hr.
28. Mary Leong Teacher $28/hr.
29. Berlinda Love Teacher $28/hr.
30. Cheryle Malach Teacher $28hr.
31. Mark McCowan Teacher $28/hr.
32. Doreen McGuire Teacher $28/hr.
33. Meredith Milligan Teacher $28/hr.
34. Ruth Palmer-Brown Facilitator $28/hr.
35. Laurell Parris Teacher $28/hr.
36. Iain Partridge Teacher $28/hr.
37. Leslie Peckerman Facilitator $28/hr.
38. Conrad Purnell Teacher $28/hr.
39. Carol Raines-Sapp Teacher $28/hr.
40. Geneva Resnik Facilitator $28/hr.
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
41. Judith Rhoden Teacher $28/hr.
42. Cheryl Richards Teacher $28/hr.
43. Maria Rojas Community Center Liaison $28/hr.
44. Karen Root Teacher $28/hr.
45. Jeanette Simmons Teacher $28/hr.
46. Carole Simmons-Bernardo Teacher $28/hr.
47. Jenean Starr Teacher $28/hr.
48. Gail Steele Teacher $28/hr.
49. Rhonda Bramlett-Vitella Teacher $28/hr.
50. Lynda Walsh Teacher $28/hr.
51. Patricia Weigle Teacher $28/hr.
52. Deborah White Teacher $28/hr.
53. Myra Williams Teacher $28/hr.
54. Michelle Williams Teacher $28/hr.
55. Renee Wilson Teacher $28/hr.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-5009-04-82 NCLB Title II A
d. Approve the appointment of the following staff members to the after school
Trenton Area Writing Project-Teacher Consortiums, effective April 1, 2004
through June 30, 2004: (Stipends not to exceed $2,000 per network)
1. Columbus School-Book Study Group
a. Barbara Helfrey-Hayes Teacher $28/hr.
b. Terri Harper Teacher $28/hr.
c. Belinda Brown Teacher $28/hr.
d. Donna Donahue Teacher $28/hr.
e. Geraldine Brown Teacher $28/hr.
f. Cynthia Price Teacher $28/hr.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-5009-04-82 NCLB Title II A
2. High School-Book Study Group
a. Mary Leong Teacher $28/hr.
b. Suzette Jackson Teacher $28/hr.
c. Pat Connell Teacher $28/hr.
d. Iain Partridge Teacher $28/hr.
e. Sarah Drake Teacher $28/hr.
f. Meredith Milligan Teacher $28/hr.
g. Elizabeth Fernandez Teacher $28/hr.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-5009-04-82 NCLB Title II A
3. Gregory/Stokes/Monument School-Specialist Support
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Trenton, New Jersey 08609
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a. Berlinda Love Teacher $28/hr.
b. Anthony Brown Teacher $28/hr.
c. Carol Fierabend-Houghton Teacher $28/hr.
d. Carol Raines-Sapp Teacher $28/hr.
e. Charles Jackson Teacher $28/hr.
f. Lawrence Brown (Stokes) Teacher $28/hr.
g. Don Dixon (Stokes) Teacher $28/hr.
h. Frances Willever (Stokes) Media Specialist $28/hr.
i. Dawn Henderson (Monument) Teacher $28/hr.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-5009-04-82 NCLB Title II A
4. Trenton Central High School/Gregory/Hedgepeth-Williams/Hill-Let’s Work
a. Ruth Brown Palmer Facilitator $28/hr.
b. Sarah Drake Teacher $28/hr.
c. Susan Franko Teacher $28/hr.
d. Renee Wilson Teacher $28/hr.
e. Linda Nance-Ball Teacher $28/hr.
f. Elizabeth Paddy Teacher $28/hr.
g. Sharon Lindo Teacher $28/hr.
h. Bonita Sanders Teacher $28/hr.
i. Martha Higginbotham Teacher $28/hr.
j. Donna Lawery Teacher $28/hr.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-5009-04-82 NCLB Title II A
5. Facilitator’s Support
a. Laurell Parris Teacher $28/hr.
b. Judith Cartwright Teacher $28/hr.
c. Barbara Helfrey-Hayes Teacher $28/hr.
d. Carol Raines-Sapp Teacher $28/hr.
e. Berlinda Love Teacher $28/hr.
f. Sarah Drake Teacher $28/hr.
g. Ruth Brown Palmer Facilitator $28/hr.
h. Mary Leong Teacher $28/hr.
i. Alice Burnett Librarian $28/hr.
j. Judith Cartwright Teacher $28/hr.
k. Laurell Parris Teacher $28/hr.
l. Judith Rhoden Teacher $28/hr.
m. Susan Kadish Community Center Liaison $28/hr.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-5009-04-82 NCLB Title II A
6. Franklin School-Writing Support for Specialists
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
a. Angelina Milinowicz Teacher $28/hr.
b. Judith Cartwright Teacher $28/hr.
c. Laurell Parris Teacher $28/hr.
d. Kelvin Wiley Teacher $28/hr.
e. Michele Cooper Librarian $28/hr.
f. William Burd Teacher $28/hr.
g. Lori Ferguson Teacher $28/hr.
h. Donna Lawery Teacher $28/hr.
i. Susan Kadish Community Center Liaison $28/hr.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-5009-04-82 NCLB Title II A
7. King Middle School-King Literacy
a. Judith Cartwright Teacher $28/hr.
b. Alice Burnett Librarian $28/hr.
c. Adekemi Bankole Teacher $28/hr.
d. Nina Apfelbaum Teacher $28/hr.
e. Tara Curtis Teacher $28/hr.
f. Rachel Herring Teacher $28/hr.
g. Jamie Delaney Teacher $28/hr.
h. Chantel Wooten Teacher $28/hr.
i. Charles Garrett Teacher $28/hr.
j. Deidre Walker Teacher $28/hr.
k. Nancy Micenko Teacher $28/hr.
l. Gail Steele Teacher $28/hr.
m. Kristine Krzeminski Teacher $28/hr.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-5009-04-82 NCLB Title II A
e. Approve the appointment of the following staff members to the after school
Foundation Program Kilmer Elementary School, effective February 11, 2004
through June 30, 2004:
1. Susan Zavada Foundation Instructor $34/hr.
2. Kristen Fleischer Foundation Instructor $34/hr.
Acct. #20-468-100-101-0009-04-24
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
f. Approve the appointment of the following staff member at Kilmer Elementary
School to the Foundations after school program, effective February 11, 2004
through June 30, 2004:
1. Hattie Small Paraprofessional $20/hr.
Acct. #20-468-100-101-0009-04-24
g. Approve the appointment of the following staff members for the Trenton
Education Dance Institute (Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School/War
Memorial Building) rehearsals and production, effective March 1, 2004
through May 31, 2004:
1. Mary Jones Teacher $34/hr.
2. Joy Ons Teacher $34/hr.
3. Vanessa Richardson Teacher $34/hr.
4. Laura (Rachael) Morgan Teacher $34/hr.
5. Karen Driscoll Teacher $34/hr.
6. Gregory Green Teacher $34/hr.
7. Donna Johnson Teacher $34/hr.
8. Mandy Lehrman Teacher $34/hr.
9. William Burd Teacher $34/hr.
10. Judith Sears Teacher $34/hr.
11. Diane Frascella Teacher $34/hr.
12. Linda Rydberg Teacher $34/hr.
13. Joanne DiNapoli Teacher $34/hr.
14. Mary Fletcher Teacher $34/hr.
15. Yvonne Tinsley Teacher $34/hr.
16. Darlene Horton Teacher $34/hr.
17. Alice Gripman Teacher $34/hr.
18. Aundrietta Wright Teacher $34/hr.
19. Latasha Williams Teacher $34/hr.
20. Dave Elsner Teacher $34/hr.
21. Barbara Berkman Teacher $34/hr.
22. Bernadette McEnerney School Nurse $34/hr.
23. Patricia Petersack Substitute Nurse $34/hr.
24. Vernice Vaughn Paraprofessional $20/hr.
25. Michael Fauntleroy Paraprofessional $20/hr.
26. Anna Leonardo-Rubiero Paraprofessional $20/hr.
27. Shirley Hicks Paraprofessional $20/hr.
28. Karen Clark Paraprofessional $20/hr.
29. Annie Clemens-Patterson Paraprofessional $20/hr.
30. Walker Worthy Paraprofessional $20/hr.
31. Mack Patterson Paraprofessional $20/hr.
32. Sam Rowell Security Officer $14.75/hr.
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
Acct. #11-000-262-110-1009-00-70
h. Approve the appointment of the following staff member at Columbus Elementary
School to the after school position, effective April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004:
1. Cynthia Price Assistant Track Coach Per TEA Contract
Acct. #15-402-100-104-0009-00-17
i. Approve the stipend for the following teachers participating in the Teacher Network
Program, effective March 1, 2004 through August 31, 2004:
1. Magnificent Math
a. Elene Moschas
b. Alicia Greene
c. Kimberly Marcucci
d. Paule Toussaint
e. Kim Page
f. Lorcha Lewis
g. Doris Price
h. Althea Spruill
i. Rita Cook
j. Denise Gary
k Cheryl Ross
l. Rene Lintz
m. Juda Winget
n. Grendolyn Reid
NOTE: TEA contractual stipend rates.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-1109-04-82 NCLB Title II A (not to exceed $17,500)
Acct. #20-275-100-101-0009-04-82 NCLB Title II A Summer (not to exceed
$9,216)
2. Trenton Music Teachers
a. Ronald Fell
b. Maynelle Michael-King
c. Judith Salyerds
NOTE: TEA contractual stipend rates.
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Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
Acct. #20-275-100-101-7009-04-82 NCLB Title II A (not to exceed $6,000)
3. Computer Teachers
a. Robert Pearson
NOTE: TEA contractual stipend rates.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-4009-04-82 NCLB Title II A (not to exceed $5,200)
4. Professional Educators
a. Stanley Stroman
b. Judith Cartwright
c. Inez Prioleau
d. Tom Arkinson
e. Geneva Simpson Resnick
f. Rochelle Clerkin
g. Rene Powell
h. Daniel Heisey
i. Roberta Goldman
j. Tracy Davis
k. Joy Kovnat
l. Marlene Ventura
m. Gloria Wilson-Wilkerson
n. Vivian Farino
o. Betsy Ryan-Rybczynski
p. Sharon Briggman-Marshall
q. Alice Burnett
r. Marilyn Tucker
s. Naomi Cullum
t. Heather Pino
u. Sarah Drake
v. Nancy Lee
w. Yeta Markham-Phillips
x. David Gelfgat
y. Oona Jackson
z. Pamela Goff
aa. Michael Callison
bb. Richard Wilson
cc. Yseult Leger
dd. Martha Higginbotham
ee. Derek Taylor
ff. Mary Jean Waters
gg. Karen Rowe
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
NOTE: TEA contractual stipend rates.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-2009-04-82 NCLB Title II A (not to exceed $15,600)
5. Early Literacy Assessment
a. Talaya Wilson
NOTE: TEA contractual stipend rates.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-2009-04-82 NCLB Title II A (not to exceed $22,400)
Acct. #20-275-100-101-0009-04-82 NCLB Title II A (not to exceed $15,000)
6. Foundations Math Curriculum
a. Jignya Parikh
b. Sarabjit Lakhia
c. Mary Klabbatz
d. Travis Anderson
e. Rene Suslak
f. Josephine Devasagayaraj
g. Geraldine Husth
h. Aurelio Nicolas
i. Robert Salyerds
j. Barbara Walden
k. Rajeev Vaid
NOTE: TEA contractual stipend rates.
Acct. #20-275-100-101-1009-04-82 NCLB Title II A (not to exceed $22,400)
FINANCE / FACILITIES /CAPITAL PROJECTS REPORT
I certify that the following consent agenda items are being submitted for Board approval in
accordance with Federal and State statutes and administrative codes and are in compliance with the
policies of the Trenton Board of Education.
____________________________ April 7, 2004
School Business Administrator Date
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108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
Based upon the certification of the School Business Administrator, the Superintendent recommends
the following:
1. Approval of the SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, School Agreement between the Trenton
Public Schools Nutrition Services Department and the City of Trenton in the amount of
$164,736. Funding Period: June 28, 2004 through August 20, 2004
(Attachment C-1)
2. Approval of RESOLUTION for Trenton Central High School to accept $1,500 from the
Prevention Links, Inc. to be used for REBEL (Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies)
activities for the School-Based Tobacco Initiative Program
(Attachment C-2)
3. Approval of RESOLUTION for Trenton Central High School to accept $200 from the Montel
Williams Show to be used for the Cosmetology class trip
(Attachment C-3)
4. Approval of RESOLUTION to submit the appropriate school project application and supporting
documentation to the NJ Department of Education to secure the necessary approvals related
to the amendment of the district’s Long-Range Facility Plan and to obtain funding from the
State in order to accommodate the swing space need for classroom space for the students of
the Wilson Elementary School and if necessary request emergent approval from the county
superintendent of schools for such a project
(Attachment C-4)
5. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for the Medical Department to contract the services of
SCANTEK Enterprise Informanagement Solutions for Scanning and Indexing Services of
Health Records for Hedgepeth/Williams Middle School; in an amount not to exceed $7,000.
Funding Period: May 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. Funding Source: Board funds –
GAAP # 11-000-213-320-0000-00-56
(Attachment C-5)
6. Approval of the CHANGE ORDER with the Todd Devin Food Equipment, Inc. for the
Commissary Freezer Project in the amount of $25,414
(Attachment C-6)
7. Approval of RESOLUTION for Robbins Elementary School to accept $400 from the University
of Michigan for the 2003 – 2004 school year
(Attachment C-7)
8. Approval of the CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN related to the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and
Technical Education Program for Secondary and Post Secondary Grant for the period of July
1, 2002 through June 30, 2003
(Attachment C-8)
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Trenton, New Jersey 08609
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Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
9. Approval of RESOLUTION to submit the appropriate school project application and supporting
documentation to the NJ Department of Education to secure the necessary approvals related
to the amendment of the district’s Long-Range Facility Plan to include the vocational wing at
Trenton Central High School, the necessary predevelopment services and other professional
services necessary to undertake this project
(Attachment C-9)
10. Approval of the Milk Bid renewal with Cream-O-Land Dairy, at the margin increase listed
for the 2004/2005 school year
(Attachment C-10)
11. Approval of RESOLUTION to submit the appropriate school project application and supporting
documentation to the NJ Department of Education to secure the necessary approvals related
to the amendment of the district’s Long-Range Facility Plan to include the swing space to
house its excess high school student enrollment and the students that formerly attended the
charter schools and to request the predevelopment services for the necessary site analysis,
site identification and site acquisition of the swing space needed by the beginning of the
2004-2005 school year
(Attachment C-11)
12. Approval of RESOLUTION to submit the appropriate school project application and supporting
documentation to the NJ Department of Education to secure the necessary approvals related
to the amendment of the district’s Long-Range Facility Plan to include a district owned Early
Childhood Facility and to request the necessary predevelopment services for such a project
(Attachment C-12)
13. Approval to RESCIND the following items previously approved by the Board:
a. The LETTER OF AGREEMENT between the Trenton Public Schools and the Capital Health
System to provide CPR training for our Medical Department Staff. This training was to be
provided on March 19, 2004, however our nurses were certified last year and their
certification does not expire until March 2005. Funding $1,000. Funding Source GAAP #
11-000-213-320-0000-00-56
b. The Kidsbridge Kurators –YOUNG CURATORS PROGRAM at Franklin Elementary School. The
principal indicates that no services have been provided to Franklin and that at this late date in
the school year it is necessary to rescind this program. Funding $2,448. Funding Source
GAAP # 15-120-100-101-0009-00-19
c. The PARENTS WHO CARE PROGRAM. This is being terminated due to a lack of parental
participation. Funding $13,920. Funding Source NCLB Title IV Safe and Drug Free
Schools GAAP #’s 20-285-100-101-0009-04-82; 20-285-200-200-0000-04-82 and 20-285-
200-500-0000-04-82
d. The LETTER OF AGREEMENT with Mr. William J. Kane as a consultant/trainer regarding the
New Jersey Substance and Abuse Code. We were unable to fit Mr. Kane’s presentation on
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our Administrator’s training agenda. Funding $2,250. Funding Source NCLB Title IV Safe
and Drug Free Schools GAAP # 20-285-200-320-0000-04-82
e. The LETTER OF AGREEMENT with AGU/United Learning for consultant services to provide
workshops regarding training on implementing the district-wide substance abuse and
violence prevention curriculums in the classroom. Teachers could not be released from the
classroom to attend this full-day training program. Funding $8,775. Funding Source NCLB
Title IV Safe and Drug Free Schools GAAP # 20-285-200-320-0000-04-82
f. The LETTER OF AGREEMENT with Dr. H. Lyn Erickson to provide professional development
to History and English teachers at Trenton Central High School next August. Dr. Erickson is
over booked and it is necessary to cancel this professional development. Funding $10,000.
Funding Source GAAP # 20-299-100-300-0000-03-05
g. The LETTER OF AGREEMENT with Michael Paccione of Learning Plus to provide professional
development with a four hour workshop at Robeson Elementary to assist teachers in meeting
the challenges of giving our children the opportunity to be successful learners in literacy and
numeracy. This workshop was cancelled due to conflicts in scheduling and dates. Funding
$800. Funding Source: School Funds - GAAP #15-190-100-320-0000-00-12
14. Approval of LETTER OF AGREEMENT for the District to utilize the services of the Education
Law Center for technical assistance and consulting services rendered in support of the appeal
of the Trenton district’s 2003-04 and 2004-05 budget; cost not to exceed $5,000. Funding
Period: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Funding Source: Board funds – GAAP # 11-
000-290-340-0000-00-60
(Attachment C-14)
15. Approval of the FINAL School Calendar for the 2004-2005 school year
(Attachment C-15)
16. Approval of RESOLUTION for the District to apply for year 2 of 2 of the Access-
Collaboration-Equity Plus (ACE+) Grant in the amount of $50,000. Funding Period: August
1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. Funding Source: NJ State Department of Education
(Attachment C-16)
17. Approval of the BILLS LISTS dated February 10, 2004, February 25, 2004, March 10, 2004
and March 29, 2004
(Attachment C-17)
18. Approval of NUTRITION SERVICES BILLS LISTS for the months of December 2003 and January
2004
(Attachment C-18)
19. Approval of NUTRITION SERVICES EXPENSE ANALYSIS for the months of November 2003,
December 2003 and January 2004
(Attachment C-19)
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TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
108 North Clinton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
BOARD CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
Monday – April 19, 2004 - 6:30 P.M
20. Approval of the USE OF FACILITIES REPORT for the month of April 2004
(Attachment C-20)
21. Approval of STAFF TRAVEL for the month of April 2004
(Attachment C-21)
22. Approval of BUDGET TRANSFERS for the months of January 2004 and February, 2004
(Attachment C-22)
23. Approval of RESOLUTION to submit the appropriate school project application and supporting
documentation to the NJ Department of Education to secure the necessary approvals related
to the amendment of the district’s Long-Range Facility Plan and to obtain funding from the
State in order to accommodate the swing space need for classroom space for the students of
the Daylight/Twilight High School and if necessary request emergent approval from the
county superintendent of schools for such a project
(Attachment C-23)
24. Approval of the LEASE between St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (as landlord), of 540 North
Olden Avenue, and Trenton Board of Education (as tenant) for five (5) years beginning July
1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2009 , in a base amount of $171,713.25 per year
(Attachment C-24)
25. Approval of the LEASE between Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (as landlord), of 720
Bellevue Avenue, and Trenton Board of Education (as tenant) for five (5) years beginning
August 1, 2004 and ending July 31, 2009, in a base amount of $200,475 per year
(Attachment C-25)
26. Approval of TUITION AGREEMENT for a student from our district who was placed, by DYFS,
at the TRIAD resident home and was attending Fisher Middle School in Ewing, NJ in an
amount not to exceed $965.30 per month. Funding Period: January 20, 2004 through
February 25, 2004
(Attachment 26)
27. Approval of the BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER’S REPORTS for the month of February
2004
(Attachment C-27) – Handout
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