may 12, 2020 meeting minutes · 12.05.2020 · - ms. darlene clovis reported on the lres committee...

East Orange, New Jersey MAY 12, 2020

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Minutes of a regular public meeting of the East Orange Board of Education held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:11p.m. via WebEx. I. CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Tucker read the following notice: Please take notice that this is a Regular Public Meeting of the East Orange Board of Education. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Education to take action on the resolutions as indicated on the agenda. Notice of this meeting has been posted and announced in accordance with the law. Said notice was published in the newspapers and a copy of this notice has also been filed with the Office of the City Clerk of East Orange.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Present Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Present Mrs. Tashia Owens Muhammad – Present

Ms. Andrea McPhatter– Present Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Present Mrs. Marsha B. Wilkerson – Present Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Present

Also Present: Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Ms. Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services Mr. Johnathan Williams, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole) IV. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC V. BOARD OF EDUCATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. duly seconded by Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson, the members

of the Board voted to approve the following Minutes: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes

Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Ms. Andrea McPhatter – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meetings:

March 3, 2020 March 24, 2020 April 7, 2020 VI. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS On a motion of Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson, duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members

of the Board voted to approve the following policies Second Reading:

ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes



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A. POLICY READING

1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education present as Second reading the following policies.

# Policy/Regulation New/Revised

Bylaw0152 BoardOfficers RevisedBylaw

P&R1581 DomesticViolence RevisedPolicy&RegulationP2422 Health&PhysicalEducation RevisedPolicyP3421.13 PostnatalAccommodations(TSM) NewPolicyP4421.13 PostnatalAccommodations(SSM) NewPolicy

P&R5330 AdministrationofMedication RevisedPolicy&RegulationP&R5830 StudentsFundraising RevisedPolicy&Regulation

P7243 SupervisionofConstruction RevisedPolicy

P8210 SchoolYear RevisedPolicy

P&R8220 SchoolDays&Closings RevisedPolicy&Regulation

P8462 ReportingPotentiallyMissing&AbusedChildren RevisedPolicy

On a motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson, the members

of the Board voted to approve the following policies First Reading:



2. BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education present as first reading the following policies.

# Policy/Regulation New/Revised

Bylaw 0110 Identification Revised Bylaw

Bylaw 0134 Board Self Evaluation Revised Bylaw

Bylaw 0142 Board Member Qualifications, Prohibited Acts and Code of Ethics

Revised Bylaw

P & R 2412 Home Instruction Due to Health Condition Revised Policy & Regulation

P & R 2417 Student Intervention and Referral Services Revised Policy & Regulation

P & R 5200 Attendance Revised Policy & Regulation

P & R 5300 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Revised Policy & Regulation

P & R 5306 Health Services to Nonpublic Schools Revised Policy & Regulation

P & R 5308 Student Health Records Revised Policy & Regulation

P 5512.1 Hazing Revised Policy

P 5615 Suspected Gang Activity Revised Policy

P 8505 Local Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standard for Meals and Other Foods

Revised Policy

P 8540 School Nutrition Programs Revised Policy

P 8601 Student Supervision After School Dismissal Revised Policy

P 8820 Opening Exercises/Ceremonies Revised Policy


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On a motion of Ms. Darlene Clovis, duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve the following “3433.2 & 4433.2 Carry Over Vacation Days”:



B. BE IT RESOLVED: that the superintendent recommend the suspension of the following policies for

the 2019-2020 school year only.

3433.2 & 4433.2 Carry Over Vacation Days [Due to remote learning from home, the staff will be able to carry over up to 20 vacation days into the 2020-2021 school year, pending verification of days and authorization as listed in the policy. No staff member will be able to carry over more than 5 vacation after the 2019-2020 school year.]

On a motion of Ms. Darlene Clovis, duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., the members of the Board voted to approve the following “5460 High School Graduation”:



BE IT RESOLVED: that the superintendent recommend the suspension of the following policies for the 2019-2020 school year only. 5460; High School Graduation [Due to the pandemic, the District waives the 40 hours of Community Service for Seniors for June 2020 only]. Recommend that seniors be permitted to graduate with 20 or more hours of community service].

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Ms. Darlene Clovis reported on the LRES Committee Meeting on April 27, 2020 -Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad reported on the Policy Meeting on May 5, 2020 -Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. reported on the Curriculum Committee Meeting on May 6, 2020 -Ms. Darlene Clovis reported on the Finance Committee Meeting on May 7, 2020 -Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad reported on the Maintenance Meeting on May 4, 2020 VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Khaliah Smith - [email protected] Concerns with Ms. Joseph being transferred. Why does it have to happen at this time? I know my girls would be devastated when they learn that Ms. Joseph will not be at school anymore. Please do not do this to these kids right now when they return in September they need to see some familiar faces. Thank you for your time to listen to my concerns Talisha Brown - [email protected] Good afternoon. What are the plans for Future-Ready Prep? Will the school remain at the Hart Complex? Will the school go up to 12th grade eventually? What is the district planning to do for the 2020 High School seniors to help them celebrate their hard-work? Thank you, Marie Jean-Philippe - [email protected] What exactly are the plans for the remodeled on Grove Street in East Orange? Pertaining to the name? How was that selected? Are the students and staff from the Carver School on Glenwood Ave in East Orange all going to this new school over on Grove street (in East Orange)?


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Lina Montoya-Hussain - [email protected] Esteemed Board Members and Upper Administration I am writing in regards to the recent email I received from Mr. Heaphy. He confirmed the move of Ms. Kelly as vice principal from E. T. Bowser Elementary School. During better times this news would be upsetting, yet during current circumstances it proves more heart wrenching and difficult. A transformation during a time of crisis is thoughtless and careless. The people who return to schools are 3-18 year olds. They have developed relationships with teachers, administrators, and school employees. As we conduct online instruction, it's clear many families are dealing with food insecurity, loss of employment, and online connectivity. School administration at Bowser has been there every step of the way. I pray you reconsider your decision. The schools as we know, have little consistency because of circumstances. Teachers and students are stronger when they understand who is at the helm. Mr. Heaphy and Ms. Kelly are caring, thoughtful. I can go on about their worth.

Kim Jordan - Thanked the East Orange B.O.E and all the wonderful teachers for doing a stellar job in this historical period in our lifetimes. These personal tragedies and technological disadvantages have made it almost impossible to do the work assigned to us. I am asking for -A pass/fail system in lieu of grades for all students this year. -No penalty on late assignments. -Finally, is there a program where we can apply for a loaner laptop to complete this work? We are in unprecedented times which calls for unprecedented measures. Students should not be punished during this time for being in these circumstances through no fault of their own. Jamilah Stephens - [email protected] We (the parents of Austin Bailey) are opposed to the constant changing of school administration in East Orange. We find it appalling that we may possibly have a new principal and entirely new administration for the 2020-2021 school year. I saw the school board say, these changes are meant to disrupt stagnation. Please provide the numbers that CLEARLY show how disruption supports your theory of improvement. Numbers meaning, test scores, attendance, etc. Additionally, as parents, we demand an answer as to why Dr. West's contract was not renewed?!?! We would also like to see and hear a comprehensive and cohesive plan for the school district. This includes but is not limited to, Chrome Books for each and every student in the city (to take home). Our child's elementary school experience is very important to us and we do not, AT ALL support any kind of upheaval to the norms that he hopes to return to this fall. Kind Regards, Gabrielle Melvin - [email protected] What measures will the Board take for September to ensure our kids can go inside of the building not worrying about catching or spreading the virus? How will you implement social distancing in the elementary grades if classrooms are already small? Also, why is switching administrators a priority instead of getting things prepared for the students in September? I also think keeping our current Principal would keep things afloat until the next school year. She has done an amazing job this far it’s no reason she should be moved. Leah White Spoke on concerns with the reorganization changes in all district schools. Believe moving Principal Sharon Vincent from Banneker in the midst of the pandemic of Covid 19 would not be wise at this time. We respectfully asked that you stay the decision to relocate Ms. Vincent as well as all the principals. Nadirah Laboo - [email protected] Please rethink the proposition of transferring the faculty at schools during this time. This is a critical time in our lives especially the students. So for them to have to come back to school without any normalcy that can cause trauma on them which they don’t need! Emely Bryan - [email protected] Good evening, As a citizen of East Orange and a parent of a student at Benjamin Banneker school, I am deeply concerned about the shift in the administration happening within the school district during this pandemic time. My son is in Pre-K4 and the current staff at Benjamin Banneker is all he knows. I believe that if a change occurs during this time, he will be deeply impacted. I also have a three year old that will be entering the same school this coming school year and she as well knows the staff just from my bringing her to pick him up. They will both be deeply impacted if there are any changes made, especially since they have already had a dramatic shift in the school system and how he learns. Please reconsider these changes and above all, keep the children's mental well being in mind when making these kinds of decisions. This can impact them for the rest of their lives. Donnya Johnson-Brown - [email protected] Why is there a high turn-over for Superintendents for this district? What is the Board of Education doing to mitigate this problem? Kenya Pace - [email protected] As a resident of East Orange and a parent of students at Benjamin Banneker Academy, the 2019-2020 Top Ranked Elementary School in East Orange. I am concerned about the potential changes being made to building administration. Our children were already forced into the new normal of distance/virtual learning and to change school administration in the middle of a pandemic is selfish and will not help our children experience some type of normalcy when returning to school in September.


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Parris Pellicia - [email protected] As an East Orange Public School employee and a teacher at Benjamin Banneker Academy, I am greatly concerned about the potential changing of our building administrators Mrs. Vincent and Ms Hayes. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it worries me that when schools reopen the administrators who helped students, parents, and staff get through all the trials and tribulations of virtual learning will no longer be apart of our school community. I believe after this crisis that our country and community are living through, more than ever, we would want to come back to our familiar supportive administrators. At this moment in time when so many of us are facing uncertainty, let’s provide the students with certainty that Mrs. Vincent and Mrs. Hayes will be there to greet them when they return. Ebonin Randolph - [email protected] As a resident of East Orange and parent of a student at George Washington Carver, I am concerned, about the potential changes being made to change building administration in the school district during a pandemic. Whos' discussion is it to make these changes and why? Especially since there will be a new Superintendent for the school year 2020-2021. These changes do not have our children's best interest at heart, many have suffered loss of family members, sick parents and mental issues. Many children and parents have suffered abrupt changes such as lack of food, not attending school, socialization, and loss of jobs. Now the powers that be decides another abrupt change to add to the trauma that we are already experiencing. Before making any drastic changes please consider including the parents, grandparents, guardians and teachers as those changes and decisions effects all of us. Gaietri Shiwdin - [email protected] As an educator in the East Orange School District and a teacher at Benjamin Banneker Academy I am very concerned about the potential changes being made to building administrators in the East Orange School District during this COVID-19 pandemic. It will be very devastating for the students to return to Benjamin Banneker Academy and unable to see the familiar face of their beloved Principal Mrs. Sharon Vincent So please, I am urging you to reconsider moving Mrs. Sharon Vincent from Benjamin Banneker Academy. Angela Brantley - [email protected] As a proud member of the East Orange community and a teacher at Benjamin Banneker Academy, I am extremely concerned about the possible moving of our administrators, Mrs. Vincent and Ms. Hayes. Our Administrators at Benjamin Banneker Academy knows the students, parents, and staff and I trust their leadership and judgment as we return back to our school building. Changing school principals and vice principals would be unethical during this time of crisis. Sophia Glaspie - [email protected] Why are administrators being moved around at a such a crucial time are they not worried that this decision will affect the children? Maria Musano - [email protected] Dear Members of the East Orange Board of Education I am reaching out to you to please consider placing the district restructuring on hold for the 2020-2021 school year. In conclusion, I reach out to you because drastic changes at this time may only create more disruption. Please help us to keep a sense of normalcy in our schools and for our children during these difficult times.

Jacqueline Owes - [email protected] With COVID-19 taking over, we have lost valuable time to help our students of the East Orange School Community grow. This pandemic has not only effected the students but has effected the entire world in a way. A seed only has the potential to grow if it is planted properly. As stakeholders, we are the solidifying soil, water, and sunlight that helps the students sprout and flourish. I am very concerned about the Board’s impending decision to rotate administrative personnel within the overall district and its ramifications. This will have devastating effects on the social emotional well being of our children, as well as future achievement levels. Again I ask, who do you believe will be equipped with the best knowledge the reopen schools? Are there protocols being established to reopen schools? With a superintendent whose term ends next month, how are you ensuring the citizens best interest without an assigned leader. How does this move of administration have the students' best interests at heart? Sharon Vincent - [email protected] The weight for a decline in student achievement is not just a principal responsibility. The qualities of the district's curricula, instructional, and assessment practices have a profound effect on students' progress. The East Orange School District (EOSD) will not experience continuous student academic achievement if the alignment of curricula, instruction, and assessment to the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) does not exist. There is no alignment between the EOSD's curricula for ELA, Mathematics, and Science and the NJSLA or related assessment practices. In summary, curriculum and instruction, and the department of assessment must assume some responsibility for the declining test scores. These are issues that should be thoroughly reviewed and discussed. Most importantly though, we need to get through the COVID-19 crisis. Knowing the school’s stakeholders, culture and climate are important for a successful reentry back to school. Please do not put our schools at a disadvantage during this very difficult and traumatic time! Sania Grandchamp - Benjamin Banneker Academy Community East Orange schools cannot be defined as simply educational entities. They’re families that thrive on each other’s positive energy and that provide exceptional academic environments for our children. In light of the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, how are you going to address the trauma and mental health issues that our children are facing and is it wise to destabilize their lives at this time with this district transformation? Ibrahim Fobay - [email protected] As a former student of East Orange School District, the question that needs to be asked is how the board could allow Dr. West to make such drastic changes when they hadn't renewed his contract. He will not be present to oversee the implementation and effectiveness nor destruction caused by such a radical move as well as be held accountable.


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Saraphine Jeanlouis - [email protected] I PRESENT THE FOLLOWING PETITION. AS OF MAY 12, 2012 AT 4:12 PM OUR PETITION HAS 326 SIGNATURES. PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE COMMENTS OUR BENJAMIN BANNEKER COMMUNITY HAS LEFT. We, the Benjamin Banneker Academy Community, call on East Orange Board of Education, Superintendent Kevin West, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent Anita Champagne and City of East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green to implement a MORATORIUM ON THE ROTATION OF PERSONNEL FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR. Implementation of these extreme changes given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic sets teachers, administrators and, most importantly, our children up for failure. These planned changes will have devastating effects on the social emotional well being of our children, as well as future achievement levels. This overhaul will affect the most vulnerable of our diverse minority community. In this diverse community, we need vibrant, healthy, stable, and familiar public schools in order to foster and support all children, and best serve their needs during these very challenging times. A concerned member of the East Orange Community LangstonHughes PTA <[email protected]> Good Evening Board Members, Can the proposed changes (Administration Rotation) be postponed to the following school year 2021? While we understand the rationale behind the proposed changes, we simply do not feel with all the chaos inflicted on our district by COVID-19, that it is the right time. We have circulated a Petition on Change.org, MI asking that the district not move forward with the plan to rotate school administrators for the upcoming school year 2020-2021. The petition has 780 signatures as of 4 pm today. There is also another petition listed specifically for Banneker which also has over 326 signatures as of 4 pm today. We appreciate your response. The Stakeholders of the East Orange School District. Joshua Barney - [email protected] Hello would like to be added to the meetings concerning East Orange Schools. Thank You in advance Joshua Barney Ayanna Bradshaw - [email protected] From my family to yours, we certainly hope you and your loved ones are healthy and staying safe now and always. I am a parent of a 3rd grade student of Cicey L. Tyson Elementary School of Performing Arts. I have been notified that our Principal and Vice Principal, Drs. Moss-Hassan and McCray have been informed they will not return to the school for the 2020-2021 school year as per the Board of Education. I write to you in sincere concern and objection to the removal of this schools’ administrative leadership team. My question: Why are these two strong administrative leaders among 16 others abruptly being removed from their schools, robbing our children of a sense of stability as they enter a new normal under the heavy cloak of Coronavirus? What data (performance measures, 2020 testing scores, etc.) are being used to justify these changes? Why not lean on the same tried and proven, and trusted strong leadership to guide the teachers and students towards success into the 2020-2021 academic school year? May it be considered to postpone this proposition at a time that will be less destructive and more beneficial to our children’s sense of normalcy when there will be many changes ahead this school? Are we working together to decrease a negative compounded effect on our school community and children? For those schools with strong leadership, are we truly putting our children first in this situation? I thank you for your time and making the best decision for our children. Sania Grandchamp - 500 S. Clinton St. East Orange NJ 07018 Dr. Fauci is convinced that we will have Coronavirus in the fall. In light of this information, how will the Board plan to obtain optimal results from this restructuring effort and district transformation given the volatile nature of reopening in September? Would it not better serve the Board to conduct the district transformation in the 2021-2022 school year? dd - [email protected] Does shaking up the schools in the middle of a Pandemic make any sense? If yet another change is necessary, wait until things are back to normal. This is not fair to either the students or the teachers or the principals that would be moving. Besides, we don't even know if there is a second wave of this CoVid-19 coming or not. Plus there is a new strain that goes after children. A shakeup of things should WAIT! Concerned Parent Samaad Montigue - [email protected] Why is this moving personnel so necessary without a Superintendent of Schools not making any decisions? Flore-Nadeige Lovett As members of the EOAA, Ms. Lovett and Ms. Toles recommend the implementation of a moratorium on involuntary transfers for the 2020-2021 school year due to the negative impact it will have on the culture and climate of the District, overall student success, and the ability to facilitate an effective reentry plan. In addition to all that we are experiencing, the district wants to add to that a change in leadership; which includes a new superintendent and the shuffling of the majority of administrators, further disrupting the sense of familiarity and normalcy that our community will crave when schools reopen. Is it feasible to expect transitioning in administrators to effectively begin to restore normalcy, create a safe atmosphere and establish new leadership in an unfamiliar building with unfamiliar staff, students and parents? As administrators of the East Orange School District, we understand that we work for the district and can be moved at any time but is this the right time? We urge you to place a moratorium on moving administrators and restructuring our schools so that we can heal and recover from the devastating impact of Covid 19, some of which is still unknown.


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Monica Burton As members of the EOAA, Monica D. Burton and Annie Jackson recommend the implementation of a moratorium on involuntary transfers for the 2020-2021 school year due to the negative impact it will have on the culture and climate of the District, over student success, and the ability to facilitate an effective reentry plan. The correspondence received on April 28, 2020, delineated multiple reasons for “transformational transfers” to take place immediately following an unprecedented pandemic; COVID 19. Although there are multiple identified contradictions and available research that counteract the reasons outlined in the correspondence, I am illuminating a specific line pinned in the first paragraph for review. How were the selected administrators’ strengths and weaknesses assessed? Were multiple data sources utilized to make a correlation between the strengths and weaknesses of selected administrators and administrators with schools with similar assessment data? Most of the selected administrators were not at their locations for 4 – 5 years. Therefore, 4 – 5 years of State assessment data were not available to determine strengths and weaknesses. Besides, research shows that it takes a minimum of 3 - 5 years to begin to realize the transformation of a school. Also, the evaluation process was not completed this school year for administrators (Executive Order 117). There were no evaluation conferences or discussions with any of the affected administrators in reference to strengths and weaknesses. There were no recommendations made to address any immediate areas of concern. There were no collaborative efforts made to identify how strengths can be used to support being moved to another location. Instead, with no warning, affected administrators received an emailed document stating, “…you will be assigned to a different building for the 2020 – 2021 school year...” As a District focused on meeting the many needs of our students, staff, and families, we must shift our attention towards developing a solid reentry plan for the 2020-2021 school year and action steps to address the learning deficits due to being out of school for nearly 6 months in lieu of involuntary transfers.

Passon Moss-Hasan Greetings Board Members & Community Members. As a member of the EOAA, I, Passion Moss-Hasan, recommend the implementation of a moratorium on involuntary transfers for the 2020-2021 school year due to the negative impact it will have on the culture and climate of the District, overall student success, and the ability to facilitate an effective reentry plan. Statement: “The movement of building administrators is part of the transformation process that is often done to avoid complacency, allow assistant principals to experience leadership under different administrators, and to prevent a sense of stagnation in both the principals and the teachers.” The question becomes what “transformational process” are we referencing, as principals were never informed of administrative shifts and/or restructuring initiatives during the school year. Throughout past years, prior to assignment changes, administrators were always informed both informally and formally about the possibility of transfers, pending transfers and confirmed transfers; this never happened this year. Additionally, we were never given an opportunity to serve as stakeholder on committees to assist with the development of this reform. As leaders in this district who commit ourselves to addressing the needs of students and staff every day from a holistic perspective, the least that we should be entitled to is receipt of proper notification of transfers. While we are aware that from a legal standpoint, we received letters on April 28, 2020, the process was not in accordance with past practice. More importantly, the process undercuts the very core of what this superintendent and his leadership team pose as the district’s mantra: Rigor, Relevance & Relationships. Research suggests that it requires approximately 3-5- years to effectively reconstruct a school district’s grade configurations on a large scale. It also suggests that massive undertakings such as this should include feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders, inclusive of parents, teachers, central office leaders and students. Additionally, when referencing a “transformational process” and “complacency,” there is an even more important characteristic that we must consider, and that is the mental health of our students and staff, and how these changes will compile issues that are perhaps exacerbated by this horrific pandemic. There is clearly no research, which will confirm that such processes should occur amid a life changing crisis. According to an article from the School’s Superintendent Association, there are possible implications that must be considered when making changes of this magnitude. It states, “every transition from one narrowly configured school to another seems to disrupt the social structure in which learning takes place, lowering achievement and participation for many students. Predictably, this damage will be most severe in the cases of students from impoverished backgrounds. Short of providing an adequate living for poor families, we can at least restructure our educational system to mitigate the detrimental effects of poverty.” To our leaders we declare, “Change uses external influences to modify actions, but transformation modifies beliefs so actions become natural and thereby achieve the desired results.” Therefore, we ask, is this action predicated on change or true transformation? Makeba Mccray As a member of the EOAA, I recommend the implementation of a moratorium on involuntary transfers for the 2020-2021 school year due to the negative impact it will have on the culture and climate of the District, overall student success, and the ability to facilitate an effective reentry plan. The data referenced below is in response to the statement “When reflecting on the current placement of our administrators, over 65% of the building principals and/or assistant principals have been in their same position or building for 5 or more years, with little growth with regards to student achievement”. The data reveals that 51% of building administrators have been in their current location 4 years or less. Additionally, of the 51% of administrators, 27% have been transferred twice within the last four years. Given the revelation of the facts regarding movement on administrators within the last 4 years, only 49% of administrators have been at their location for 5 or more years. Danielle Inman [email protected] 1. What program will be on the 3rd flr of the new school? 2. Why wasn’t the public made known of the name change? 3. Those of us that are taxpayers/home owners in East Orange - Do we get a vote especially if it directly affects our children? RASHEEDA [email protected] I'm a parent of two children in the East Orange school district. The districts needs to be transparent on what's going on too many rumors not enough facts. I would like to see what does a K- 8 school look like more parents needs to be involved. What will happen to kids in smaller schools like Jackson & Carver etc will they be transferred? What modification are beginning made to reopen schools?


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Elizabeth Kelly As a member of the EOAA, I recommend the implementation of a moratorium on involuntary transfers for the 2020-2021 school year. We are facing a global health crisis — one that is killing people, spreading human suffering, and upending people’s lives. But this is much more than a health crisis. It is a human, economic and social crisis. What is the path to reopening our schools? When will we reopen? What will it look like? How do we reinstate classroom learning and daily schedules? How do we accommodate individual student needs? What health and safety precautions will be in place? When will there be a vaccine? Are we entering a financial depression?

Brian Heaphy As members of the EOAA, Leslie Shults and Brian Heaphy recommend the implementation of a moratorium on involuntary transfers for the 2020-2021 school year. On March 13 the East Orange School District sent students home for the final time of the 2019-2020 school year. This is the date that the East Orange School District staff “stepped out of their comfort zone”. We immediately began to move into an online learning platform as the primary means of delivering student instruction for the remainder of the school year This ‘unprecedented’, ‘new and challenging’ undertaking has resulted in the following as reported by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Harvest on May 11, 2020. Total District School enrollment 8598 students; 85% (7,180 student) are participating in online classes. Administrators work with and encourage teachers to use a variety of online tools and strategies to increase student engagement. Many of which are new to staff and students-Flip Grid, Screen Castify, Google Meet, Google Hang Outs, to name a few. With all of the new challenges we must call upon our personal relationships with our students, parents, and staff to make this work. We do not know what the future will bring, but when we do return to our schools we need to re-enter, rebuild, and grow stronger and better together. This is a time for continuity of leadership and school community to ensure that “our comeback is stronger than our setback”.

Thelma Ramsey, [email protected] The administrators on this letter would like to call a moratorium on the transfers that are pending board vote at this meeting. As members of the EOAA, we understand that contractually, we can be moved at any time, however, this is an unprecedented catastrophic event that is having a major impact on the East Orange Community. According to the letter that many of our colleagues received, the following statement is being addressed here: “As we look for ways to ensure significant gains that have not been seen over the past 4 – 5 years, these movements are being done to help leadership step out of their comfort zones, accept new challenges based on their strengths and their weaknesses, and become the driving force for school improvement.” At this point the whole community is outside of the comfort zone and we still do not know what our new “normal” is going to be. With the advent of social distancing and how to implement that safely in a school setting has yet to be established. The benefit that a principal has, once schools reopen, is familiarity; with students, parents, staff and the facility itself. As it stands, students will already be at an academic deficit. The goal should be to provide stability from a socio-emotional standpoint while trying to address their academic needs simultaneously. It will be difficult to be the driving force for school improvement with a staff and students that we are unfamiliar with. We will use precious time trying to become acclimated to the new school, getting to know new staff, parents, and students. If the principal is the driving force of any school improvement, in the cases of the other two principals, they have no other administrator working with them, so familiarity of staff will be totally removed for them. In addition to the statement of little to no progress, one principal listed on this email will be experiencing her second involuntary move in four years; if progress is to be realized, research supports that it takes three to five years to transform any organization. And certainly, that transformation cannot take place during a pandemic. Thelma Ramsey, Principal Yvy Joseph, Principal Sharon Alsbrook Davis Langston Hughes Jackson Academy G.W. Carver Virginia Jeffries [email protected] Board of Education Members; Good evening. I have concerns that require response from the Board. I am aware that many times in the past there has been no response. Concerns 1. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - August 24-25, 2018 This was a Special Board Meeting where Board President Terry Tucker and former board member Vernon Pullins pressed Mayor Ted Green to hire board employee Sharonda Allen in some capacity within Mayor Ted Green's administration. Sometime after this board employee Sharonda Allen threatened the health and well being of a high school student. To date the minutes of this meeting have not been put into the Board records even though actions had taken place. Why has this not been done? 2. DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES A. What are the Federal laws, prohibitions and restrictions the Director cannot engage in for the following: 1. Employees 2. Non-employees 3. Board Attorney B. What are the State of New Jersey laws, prohibitions and restrictions the Director cannot engage in for the following: 1. Employees 2. Non-employees 3. Board Attorney AGENDA May 12, 2020 3. DISTRICT TRANSFORMATION - Superintendent West has tendered his resignation/retirement effective June 30, 2020. The Board has not even begun the formal search for a new Superintendent of Schools. The rush to restructure in this current pandemic of COV19 under the guise "to avoid complacency and to prevent a sense of stagnation in both principals and the teachers" lacks sincerity and intense careful forethought as in at least the past 15 years this has not been done. Which means that there are principal(s) who have been at the


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same school far longer than 15 years. What will be the criteria and will the criteria be applied equally to all the employees subject to this "District Transformation"? Catalina Villasuso [email protected] I ask that the Board of Education postpone the transformation of East Orange Principals and Vice Principals as our children, community and staff have had to endure many changes during these past few months and upon returning to school we will need the leaders that know us all to get us where we need to be. Research has shown that moving principals set schools back at least three years, lowers test scores as well as teacher morale*. These are all things our children will not need upon returning to school. They will need us all to be at our very best and that will happen with the staff and administrators they know and trust. This simply isn’t the right time to make these changes. Our district needs unity for our children.

IX. RETIRE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Clovis read the following:

Be it resolved that the Board of Education will immediately retire to executive session to review and discuss:

1. Human Resource Discussion as a Whole 2. Superintendent’s Update on Confidential Matters 3. Other Topics up for Discussion 4. Review of Caucus Minutes 5. Update from General Counsel 6. Update from Workers’ Compensation Counsel 7. Privileged Considerations from Board President

Minutes of this meeting will be released when the matters discussed are no longer confidential. The Board will resume the business portion of the meeting at or about 7:30 p.m. On a motion of Ms. Andrea McPhatter, duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, the members of the Board of Education voted to retire to Executive Session at 8:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes

Mrs. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Ms. Andrea McPhatter – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Mrs. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

X. RECOMMENCE PUBLIC MEETING The Members of the Board and Executive Staff resumed the Public Session at 10:13 p.m. ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Present Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Present Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad – Present

Ms. Andrea McPhatter – Present Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Present Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson – Present Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Present

Also Present: Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator Dr. Deborah Harvest, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Ms. Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Services Ms. Marissa McKenzie, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services Mr. Johnathan Williams, General Counsel (DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole)


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XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 1. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by M the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-s” under Educational Support Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


a. Acceptance of School Supply Donations from CTES Student Council and Teacher Donations – (Dr.

Moss-Hasan) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve acceptance of food donations from the CTES Student Council and Teacher donations for select families of students who attend Tyson Elementary at no cost to the district. The school supply boxes will be distributed on 5/13/2020 between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Personnel from the EO Police Department will assist in enforcing the “social distancing” protocol. The boxes will be strategically placed on the curbside to facilitate easy pick up and departure, without the need for physical contact and distributed on a first come first serve basis.

b. Acceptance of Food Donations from Various Foundations/Vendors – (Dr. Moss-Hasan) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve acceptance of food donations from the Bass Foundation for select families of students who attend a few of the EOSD elementary schools: Cochran, Louverture and Tyson Elementary, at no cost to the district. The food will be distributed on 4/29/2020, 5/6/2020, and 5/13/2020 between the hours of 9:30 am and 12:00 pm. Tentative dates for additional distribution may occur with more local organizations for the dates of 5/20/2020, 5/27/2020 and 6/3/2020. Personnel from the EO Police Department will assist in enforcing the “social distancing” protocol. The boxes will be strategically placed on the curbside to facilitate easy pick up and departure, without the need for physical contact and distributed on a first come first serve basis. School and district staff to assist, while practicing social distancing at all times.

c. Girls Who Code – (Ms. Lovett) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve EOSD to become a Community Partner with the Girls Who Code Program and apply for grant opportunities and receive grant awards for Girls Who Code curriculum. Warwick Institute will fund an after school teacher, from the school budget, at a cost to the district of $2,160.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account code: 21.15.120.100.101.309.009.9727

d. B.R.I.C.K. Program – (Ms. Lovett) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve 4th and 5th grade male students at Warwick Institute for B.R.I.C.K., a male mentoring program beginning October 2020 at no cost to the district.

e. F.U.T.U.R.E. Program – (Ms. Lovett) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve 4th and 5th grade female students at Warwick Institute for F.U.T.U.R.E., a female mentoring program beginning 10/10/2020 at no cost to the district.


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f. 3D Printers Unite – (Dr. Stallings) BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, approve the 3D Printers Unite request. This is a community outreach program developed by Picatinny Arsenal and a cohort of teachers that received 3D Makerbot printers from a training offered in the 2017-2018 school year. Picatinny Arsenal contacted STEM Academy’s technology teacher, Ms. Bonnie Taylor, and asked if she would assist in the production of 3D face shields for first responders. STEM Academy will supply the filament needed. Ms. Taylor of STEM Academy is working with other school districts such as Mount Olive and Newton on this project. There is zero cost to the district for this project.

g. Special Education Out of District Placements - (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attached list of out of district special education students and contracts. Total placement six (6) at a cost to the district of $140,400.04

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account codes: 20.11.000.100.562.028.031.0000; 20.11.000.100.564.028.031.0000

20.11.000.100.565.028.031.0000; 20.11.000.100.566.028.031.0000 h. Chapter 226 Nursing Services for Nonpublic Schools – (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the contract between the EOSD and the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) for the provision of nursing services to eligible nonpublic school students based upon the maximum allotted by state aid for the 2020-2021 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account code: Funding for services comes directly from the State of New Jersey as a part of the district’s State Aid Allotment

i. Public Child Study Team Services – (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the contract between the EOSD and the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) for the provision of child study evaluation services: social assessment $400, educational $400, psychological evaluations $400, speech evaluations $400 and bilingual evaluations $500 per evaluation for 2020-2021 school year.



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j. Out of District Transportation Services and Sussex County Regional Transportation Cooperative –

(Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the joint transportation agreement with Sussex County Regional Transportation Cooperative to provide transportation services for students attending out of district schools during the 2020-2021 school year. Cost of service is not to exceed $650,000.


k. Chapter 192 and 193 Instructional Services to Private and Parochial Schools – (Mrs. Santos/Dr.

Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the contract between the EOSD and the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for the provision of instructional services to private and parochial for those eligible nonpublic school students for the 2020-2021 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account code: Funding for services comes directly from the State of New Jersey as a part of the district’s State Aid Allotment

l. Public School Home Instruction – (Mrs. Santos/Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the contract between the EOSD and the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for the provision of public school home instruction services to students within the district at a cost of $55 per hour for each instructor during the 2020-2021 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account code: 20.11.150.100.500.028.031.0000

m. Danielson Teacher Evaluation Practice and Rubric – (Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Danielson Teacher Evaluation Practice Instrument as the tool to observe and evaluate all staff members during the 2020-2021 school year that fall within the teacher category. The practice tool will use a four-point rubric which includes: highly effective, effective, partially effective and ineffective. The following evaluation rubrics will be used: CST School Social Worker; Instructional Specialists; School LDT-C; Library Media Specialists; School Nurse; School Counselors; School Psychologists; Related Services Providers (Speech Therapists); Teacher Evaluation Support Document: PreK & K; and 2013 Framework for Teaching – Evaluation Instrument. There will be no additional cost to the district.


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n. New Jersey Principal Evaluation for Professional Learning – (Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the NJ Principal Evaluation for Professional Learning Observation instrument as the tool to observe and evaluate all school administrators, supervisors, directors and department heads during the 2020-2021 school year. The practice tool will use a 4-point rubric which includes: highly effective, effective, partially effective and ineffective at no cost to the district. The attendance of the administrator will also be rated within the summative score of the district administrator. Any additional costs for training or use will be submitted separately.

o. Enrollment Center Summer Employment/Extended Hours – (Dr. Harvest)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the hiring of the following positions, as attached, to work at the Enrollment Center from June 17, 2020 – August 31, 2020 at a cost not to exceed $35,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. Account codes: 21.11.000.211.100.028.030.4211; 21.11.000.211.100.028.030.0000, 21.20.218.200.104.028.026.9030

p. Girls Who Code District Partnership - (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Fraser/Mrs. Salomon)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve EOSD to renew the Community Partnership with the Girls Who Code Club program to apply for grant opportunities and receive grant awards at no cost to the district.

q. Quarantine & Dream Project: Virtual Leadership and Public Speaking Workshops - (Ms. Champagne/Ms. Richardson)

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of thirty EOSD high school students in grades 9-11 to participate in 5 virtual workshops on leadership and public speaking provided by Professor Donnell Pierre on May 14th, May 21st, May 28th, June 4th and June 11th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at no cost to the district.

r. Modification to Quarter 4 Grading Scale Due to Covid-19 – (Ms. Champagne)

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the temporary modification to the existing grading policy for the Quarter 4 grading scale due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

s. Virtual Summer Reading Book Club (Grades 1-12) – (Ms. Champagne, Ms. Green, Ms. Vannoy)

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the purchasing of eBook licenses, eBook instructional material and hiring of six (6) teachers to lead a 5-week Virtual School Community Summer Book Club. Sessions will be held on July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, August 4, 6, 11, 13 from 12 PM-2 PM using the district approved Google Meet software/application. The goal is to provide both instructional and enrichment to one-hundred and twenty-five (125) students to reduce the effects


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of the learning gap caused by the COVID-19 school closing and the summer slide syndrome using donated funds at a cost not to exceed $12,500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant.

Account codes: 21.11.000.221.104.028.025.9730 - Teacher Stipend; 20.20.095.100.500.028.026.0000-Donation; 20.20.095.100.600.028.026.0000-Donation


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XI. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Ms. Darlene Clovis, the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-o” under Labor Relations & Employment Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


a. Retirements BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following retirements.” 1. Ms. Karen Akutekha – Teacher of Science – Campus High Effective July 1, 2020 (32 years of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 2. Ms. Ann Fischer – Teacher of English – STEM Academy Effective July 1, 2020 (31 years of service) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 3. Ms. Florence Goldberg – Teacher of Elementary – Houston Academy Effective July 1, 2020 (41 years, 8 months of service) (15.120.100.0101.000.307.007.0000) 4. Ms. Donna Helm – Teacher of Elementary – Carver Institute Effective July 1, 2020 (30 years of service) (15.120.100.0101.000.305.005.0000) 5. Ms. Stella King – Secretary (Assistant) – Division of Business Services Effective January 1, 2021 (38 years, 6 months of service) (11.000.251.0100.000.000.000.0000) 6. Ms. Chinwe Okoro – Teacher of the Handicapped (MCI) – Carver Institute Effective July 1, 2020 (34 years, 8 months of service) (15.201.100.0101.000.305.005.0000) 7. Ms. Gitanjali Pai – Teacher of Elementary – Houston Academy Effective July 1, 2020 (15 years of service) (15.120.100.0101.000.307.007.0000) b. Resignation BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following resignation.” 1. Ms. Shadia Robinson – Hourly Security Monitor – Department of Security Effective April 30, 2020 (no reason) (6 months of service) (11.000.266.0100.000.000.000.0000) c. Separations BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following separations. 1. Ms. Judy Alleyne – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective May 1, 2020 (job assignment inactivity) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 2. Ms. Sarah Besharah – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective April 15, 2020 (job assignment inactivity) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES c. Separations (cont’d) 3. Mr. Frank David – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective May 1, 2020 (job assignment inactivity) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 4. Mr. Ryan Elie – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective May 1, 2020 (job assignment inactivity) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 5. Ms. Marjorie Manasse – Teacher of Elementary – Banneker Academy Effective June 30, 2020 (temporary employment ended) (15.120.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) 6. Ms. Felicia Okoto – Per Diem Substitute Teacher – Substitute Department Effective May 1, 2020 (job assignment inactivity) (11.120.100.0101.000.000.000.0000) 7. Mr. Ragab Rashwan – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Mth) – Truth Middle School Effective June 30, 2020 (temporary employment ended) (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) d. Other Separations BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following other separations. 1. Dr. Ignatius Njoku – Teacher of the Handicapped (LD) – East Orange Campus High School Effective April 9, 2020 (deceased) (19 years, 1 month of service) (15.204.100.0101.000.101.001.0000) 2. Mr. Edward Utley – Custodian (Head) – Houston Academy Effective April 27, 2020 (deceased) (14 years of service) (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) e. Rescissions of Leaves of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: "that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the following leaves of absence." 1. Mr. Christopher Miller – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – STEM Academy Family Act LOA was approved at the February 11, 2020 Board Meeting (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 2. Ms. Vickie Singh – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Carver Institute Child Rearing LOA was approved at the January 14, 2020 Board Meeting (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES f. Leaves of Absence BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following leaves of absence.” 1. Ms. Halleluyah Adesokan – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (1:1) – Parks Academy Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective May 2, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (11.000.217.0100.000.000.000.0000) 2. Ms. Imma Anyanwu – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Carver Institute Health LOA Effective April 18, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.213.100.0101.000.305.005.0000) 3. Ms. Kaysia Blake – Teacher Assistant for Special Ed (ICS) – Bowser Elementary School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective April 4, 2020 to June 30, 2020 Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective September 2, 2020 to September 17, 2020 Child Rearing LOA (without pay) Effective September 18, 2020 to September 30, 2020 (15.201.100.0106.000.304.004.0000) 4. Ms. Kathy Busby – Assistant Principal – Houston Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective March 2, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (NTE 24 days) Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 (NTE 36 days) (15.000.240.0103.000.307.007.0000) 5. Mr. Charles Copeland – Custodian (Head) – Tyson Elementary Health LOA Effective April 11, 2020 to May 18, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 6. Ms. Chandra Davis – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Langston Hughes School Health LOA Effective February 17, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.209.100.0101.000.306.006.0000) 7. Ms. Zaheeda Dinesh – Teacher of Kindergarten – Houston Academy Family Act LOA (Intermittent) Effective September 27, 2020 to October 30, 2020 (NTE 5 days) (15.110.100.0101.000.307.007.9704) 8. Ms. Danielle Ducheine – School Nurse – Banneker Academy Family Act LOA Effective April 30, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.000.213.0100.000.336.036.0000 – 92.3100%) (20.218.200.0104.000.028.026.9027 – 7.6900%) 9. Mr. Jason Field – Teacher of the Handicapped (BD) – Banneker Academy Health LOA Effective April 21, 2020 to May 11, 2020 (15.209.100.0101.000.336.036.0000) 10. Ms. Dorinda Hazell-Forde – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Houston Academy Family Act LOA Effective April 20, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.307.007.0000) 11. Ms. Aria Jimenez – Teacher of English – East Orange STEM Academy High School Family Act LOA Effective April 29, 2020 to May 5, 2020 (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 12. Ms. Linda Malik – Secretary (Assistant) – Carver Institute Family Act LOA Effective March 10, 2020 to April 17, 2020 (15.000.211.0100.000.305.005.0000 – 50%) (15.000.240.0105.000.305.005.0000 – 50%)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES f. Leaves of Absence (cont’d) 13. Ms. Adrienne Mundy – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – Truth Middle School Military LOA Effective April 20, 2020 to May 20, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) 14. Mr. Patrick Nagbe – Custodian (Night) – Tyson 6-12 Health LOA Effective April 28, 2020 to May 27, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 15. Ms. Karina Ortiz – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (LAL) – Truth Middle School Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective May 18, 2020 to June 30, 2020 Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective September 1, 2020 to November 6, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.216.016.0000) 16. Mr. Rotimi Owoh – Teacher of Elementary – Warwick Institute Health LOA Effective April 18, 2020 to May 20, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.309.009.0000) 17. Ms. Franchette Polite – Teacher of the Handicapped (AUT) – Cochran Academy Family Act LOA Effective February 25, 2020 to May 1, 2020 (15.214.100.0101.000.338.038.0000) 18. Mr. Joseph Prister – Custodian (Night) – Garvin School Family Act LOA Effective February 5, 2020 to March 31, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 19. Ms. Jennifer Ransom – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Healy Middle School Health LOA Effective April 28, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15.130.100.0101.000.217.017.0000) 20. Ms. Rosemary Rosa – Custodian (Night) – Cochran Academy Health LOA Effective April 27, 2020 to May 20, 2020 (11.000.262.0100.000.000.000.0000) 21. Ms. Katiria Tavarez – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Wahlstrom Academy Pregnancy LOA Effective April 20, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (20.218.100.0106.000.028.026.9013) 22. Ms. Tiffany Wilson – Teacher of Elementary – Langston Hughes School Family Act LOA Effective February 18, 2020 to February 28, 2020 (15.120.100.0101.000.306.006.0000) g. Transfers BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the transfers listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.g.” h. Reclassifications BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the reclassifications listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.h.”


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES i. Salary Adjustments BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following salary adjustments.” 1. Ms. Joanna Antico – Teacher of Pre-Kindergarten – Houston Academy (Original Hire Date: April 17, 2020) From: Level 4/BA Step 1 $55,179 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 4½ $57,479 p/a Effective April 17, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (20.218.100.0101.000.028.026.9010) 2. Dr. Patricia Ciccone – Climate & Culture Specialist – Campus High (Original Hire Date: May 1, 2000) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $109,388 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $750 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $109,388 p/a + $1,250 Stipend + $1,250 Longevity Effective May 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (20.231.200.0100.000.028.018.0000) 3. Mr. Selwyn Cooper – Teacher of the Handicapped (ICS) – Fresh Start Academy High School (Original Hire Date: May 1, 2000) From: $100,788 p/a + $750 Longevity To: $100,788 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective May 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (11.423.100.0101.000.029.029.0000) 4. Ms. Natasha Lawrence – Teacher of Grades 6-8 (Sci) – East Orange STEM Academy High School (Original Hire Date: April 21, 2020) From: Level 5/MA Step 1 $60,879 p/a To: Level 5/MA Step 2 $61,479 p/a Effective April 21, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (verified prior experience) (15.140.100.0101.000.102.002.0000) 5. Ms. Fabrese Logan – Teacher of Elementary – Parks Academy (Original Hire Date: June 10, 2005) From: Level 4/BA Step 14 $81,891 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 14 $81,891 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective June 10, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000) 6. Ms. Samirah Manning – Teacher of Elementary – Parks Academy (Original Hire Date: May 18, 2005) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 13 $90,759 p/a To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 13 $90,759 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective May 18, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.120.100.0101.000.311.011.0000)


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES i. Salary Adjustments (cont’d) 7. Ms. Tiana McCargo – Teacher of Elementary – Bowser Elementary School (Original Hire Date: May 17, 2005) From: Level 4/BAH Step 12½ $73,509 p/a To: Level 4/BA Step 12½ $73,509 p/a + $750 Longevity Effective May 18, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (15 years longevity stipend) (15.120.100.0101.000.304.004.0000) 8. Ms. Iris Rivera – Teacher of ELS – Healy Middle School (Original Hire Date: June 5, 2000) From: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $109,388 p/a + $750 Longevity To: Level 6/MA+32 Step 16 $109,388 p/a + $1,250 Longevity Effective June 5, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (20 years longevity stipend) (15.240.100.0101.000.217.017.0000) 9. Ms. Cassandra Rodriguez – LR&ES Generalist – Division of Labor Relations & Employment Services (Original Hire Date: October 27, 2014) From: $53,775 p/a + $2,000 Stipend To: $53,775 p/a + $4,000 Stipend Effective May 13, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (higher training level) (11.000.251.0100.000.000.000.0000) j. 2020-2021 School Year Reappointment List

RESOLUTION #1 BE IT RESOLVED: “That the teachers, guidance personnel, psychological personnel, school nurses, administrators, and others named in the attached Reappointment List dated May 12, 2020, are hereby reappointed at salaries stated therein. The term of the contract shall be for the school year beginning August 26, 2020 or September 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 for ten (10) month employees and beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 for twelve (12) month employees, or other periods of time indicated. It is certified that all professional personnel in the attached list are properly certified, and that all personnel have been appointed by the East Orange Board of Education.” k. Staff Appointments – 2019-2020 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2019-20 school year staff appointments listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.k.” l. Summer Staff Appointments– 2020-2021 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the 2020-21 school year summer staff appointments listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2.l. All positions are dependent upon student enrollment and the availability of funds.”


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2. LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES m. Intermittent F. M. L. A. Renewals for 2020-21 School Year BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the intermittent F. M. L. A. renewals for the 2020-21 school year listed in DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Schedule 2.m.” n. Abolishment of Positions BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the abolishment of the following positions, effective June 30, 2020.” (3) Department Chairs (3) CST Social Worker (2) School Nurses o. Agenda Changes/Corrections BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following agenda changes/corrections.” 1. Ms. Chaance Barnes – Teacher of Music (Voc) – Tyson 6-12 Change in Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective Dates From: March 30, 2020 to June 30, 2020 To: March 30, 2020 to April 17, 2020 2. Mr. Walter Foote – Teacher of Health/Physical Education – Wahlstrom Academy Change in Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective Dates From: March 30, 2020 to June 30, 2020 To: March 30, 2020 to April 17, 2020 3. Ms. Vickie Singh – Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten – Carver Institute Change in Family Act and Bonding LOA Effective Dates From: February 24, 2020 to June 9, 2020 To: February 24, 2020 to May 4, 2020


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3. BUSINESS SERVICES

On the motion of Ms. Darlene Clovis, duly seconded by Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad the members of the Board voted to approve items “a-q” under Business Services: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes

Ms. Andrea McPhatter – Yes Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. – Yes (Abstain ck #12033380 -Marian P Thomas Charter School) Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

a. List of Bills (Ratify)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.3 and N.J.S.A. 18A:19-4 authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to make payments between board meetings for all claims that have been duly audited; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation supporting the attached list of bills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratifies the payment of bills on the attached lists totaling $4,111,830.81. (Attachment 3-a)

b. List of Bills WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19.1 and N.J.S.A. 18:6-31 provides for the Board of Education to

authorize the payment of bills; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has reviewed the documentation

supporting the attached list of bills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes and approves the payment of bills on the attached lists for the Tuesday, May 12, 2020 board meeting in the amount of

$6,349,423.14. (Attachment 3-b) c. Appropriation Transfers

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A requires that the Board of Education approve appropriation transfers; and WHEREAS, Board of Education Policy #6422 delineates the process for transfer of funds between line items; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent has authorized the budget adjusted to reflect the appropriation transfers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, does ratify the transfers approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (Attachment 3-c)

d. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. Title 40 provides for a board of education in a Type I School District to requisition Tax-Levy monies from the municipality in an amount estimated to represent the balance of its projected cash flow needs; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Board has determined this amount to be $1,862,022.83 for the month of May 2020;


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d. T-1 Request for Taxes from the City of East Orange –Cont’d NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize and direct the Board Secretary to execute and serve the T-1 Request for Tax-Levy monies from the City of East Orange. (Attachment 3-d)

e. A-148 Secretary’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A-17-9, the Secretary of the Board of Education shall report to

the Board at each regular meeting but no more than once each month, the amount of total appropriations and the cash receipts of each account, and the amount for which warrants have been drawn against each account and the amount of orders and contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account since the date of the last report; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner has prescribed that such reporting take place on Form A-148;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the

recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept and adopt the A-148 and for it to become part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-e)

Period Ending Cash Balance February 29, 2020 $61,734,594.56

f. A-149 Treasurer’s Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18-A:17-31 et seq. boards of education are required to have the appointed position of Treasurer of School Monies; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall serve in trust to receive and hold all school monies belonging to the district; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer shall report to the Board of Education on a monthly basis on the Form A-149, which is prescribed by the Commissioner of Education; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, for the period ending February 29, 2020 upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, adopt the A-149 and cause it to become a part of the official minutes of this meeting: (Attachment 3-f)

Period Ending Cash Balance February 29, 2020 $61,734,594.56


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3. BUSINESS SERVICES g. Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status Certificate

BE IT RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, and pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, certify that, after a review of the Secretary’s Reports, and the A-149 Treasurer’s Reports, and upon consultation with appropriate district officials, to the best of the Board of Education’s knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.12(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (NO ATTACHMENT REQIRED)

h. Rescind School Youth Tennis Initiative Grant (Funded by the USTA)

BE IT RESOLVED: “that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of grant monies from United States Tennis Association(USTA) in the amount of $1,200.00 for all tennis related activities (after-school program, field trips, etc.) for Bowser Elementary School students, headed up by Ms. E. Alfaro, Physical Education Teacher, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 thru Tuesday, June 2, 2020 twice a week every Tuesday and Thursday at no cost to the district.

i. Preschool Revised Budgets for the East Orange School District Private Providers and Head Start Teacher Salary Increase for the 2019-2020 SY

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves” the Revised Preschool Education Program Budgets for the 2019-2020 school year to reflect the salary increase for preschool teachers, in an amount not to exceed $8,493,916.

Name of Providers # of

Classes # of

Students Current Budgets

Modified Budgets

E.O. Child Development (Head

Start)

13 195 $1,619,294 1,676,791

Community Day 8 120 $ 1,716,549 1,760,452 EOYMCA 4 60 $ 820,906 833,854 Harambee 6 90 $ 1,214,289 1,256,334

Three Stages Learning Center, Inc.

9 135 $ 1,721,468 1,778,176

Zadies’ of the Oranges 5 75 $ 1,067,141 1,076,660

Total

$8,159,647

$8,382,267

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Attachment 3-i)


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j. Acceptance of One-Year Preschool Program Plan Annual Update and Modified Budget for the East Orange School District for the 2020-2021 SY.

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves” the submission and acceptance of the One-Year Preschool Program Plan Annual Update and budget for the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $20,448,178. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Attachment 3-j)

k. Resolution Authorizing Use of Competitive Contracting

BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby recommends the use of the Competitive Contracting Process in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:18A-4.1 et. seq. to procure Web-Based Autism Resource Program – Dept. of Special Education 2020-21 SY Title 1 Services to Non-Public Schools -Div. of Operations 2020-21 SY BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the technical specifications will be developed by the stakeholders involved, with guidance from The Purchasing Agent. The evaluation criteria, along with The Competitive Contracting process will be prepared and administered by Racquel C. Ferguson, Purchasing Agent.

l. LinkIt Online Assessment Management and Data Warehouse

BE IT RESOLVED: “the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the purchase of LinkIt for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost not to exceed $70,732.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, directs administration to obtain a purchase order and have it provided to the vendor/consultant prior to receiving any goods or services from said vendor/consultant. (Attachment 3-l)


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3. BUSINESS SERVICES m. Approval of Contract - Food Service Management

WHEREAS, Sodexo Management, Inc. guarantees that the District shall receive an annual return of Four Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars ($400,468.00) for the 2020-2021 school year; and WHEREAS, if the annual financial return for the Food Service Program falls short of the aforementioned amount, Sodexo shall pay the difference to the District in an amount not to exceed one hundred percent (100%) of Sodexo’s annual Management Fee of $.1134 per meal and General Support Services Allowance of $.0864 per meal (“Sodexo’s Share”). Sodexo reserves the right to recover any such reimbursement made during the current contract year from that year’s surplus on a monthly basis; and WHEREAS, any annual deficit greater than Sodexo’s share shall be borne by District; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.26 (P.L.2005, c. 271, s.2) the aforementioned entity has submitted the required Political Contribution Disclosure Form and Stockholder Disclosure Certification, of which they both are on file; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a contract for the provision of Food Service Management to Sodexo Management. Inc. for the 2020-2021 school year at for their annual Management Fee of $.1134 per meal and General Support Services Allowance of $.0864 per meal;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the Sodexo guarantees that the district shall receive a Surplus of Four Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars ($400,468.00) for the 2020-2021 school year. If the actual Surplus for the Food Service program falls short of the aforementioned amount, Sodexo shall pay the difference to district in an amount not to exceed one hundred percent (100%) of Sodexo’s annual Management Fee and General Support Services Allowance. Sodexo reserves the right to recover any such reimbursement made during the current contract year from that year’s Surplus on a monthly basis. (Attachment 3-m)

n. Acceptance of Food Donations from Jersey Cares - Amended

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves acceptance of food donations from Jersey Cares and The Bass Foundation for select families of students who attend a few of the EOSD elementary schools: Cochran, Louverture, Whitney Houston, Parks and Cicely Tyson, at no cost to the district. The food will be distributed on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00 noon. Personnel from the East Orange Police Department will assist in enforcing the “social distancing” protocol. The boxes will be strategically placed on the curbside to facilitate easy pick up and departure, without the need for physical contact. (Attachment 3-n)


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o. Recommendation to Exceed the Awarded Contract Amount for Audit Services WHEREAS, on May 16, 2019, the Board of Education of the City of East Orange awarded contract to Lerch Vinci & Higgins for Audit services for the 2019-20 fiscal year in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00; WHEREAS, as a result of increased Audit services required, the School Business Administrator projects the spending for the balance of the year will be an additional $40,000.00; and WHEREAS, the additional funds will be charged to account# 20.11.000.230.332.028.020.4101 (Audit Services); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the increase of the contract amount for Lerch Vinci & Higgins by an additional $40,000.00 from the amount of $125,000.00 to a revised amount not to exceed $165,000.00.

p. Application for 2020 Safety Grant Program

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education hereby approves the submission of Grant application for the 2020 Safety Grant Program through the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group for the purposes described in the application, in the amount of $35,440.00 for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

q. Remington & Vernick Engineers Support Services for George Washington Carver Institute

BE IT RESOLVED, the East Orange Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Remington & Vernick Engineers to provide engineering support services related to the preparation and submission of various emergent NJDOE project applications for improvements at George Washington Carver Institute. Remington & Vernick proposes to complete the proposed work on a time and material basis for a fee not to exceed $6,200. (Attachment 3-q)


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XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

4. MAINTENANCE On the motion of Ms. Darlene Clovis, duly seconded by Mr. Cameron B. Jones, the members of the Board voted to approve item “a” under the Maintenance: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis - Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes

Ms. Tashia Owens Muhammad - Yes Ms. Andrea McPhatter – Absent Mr. Wayne R. Stackhouse, Jr. - Yes Ms. Marsha B. Wilkerson - Yes Ms. Terry S. Tucker – Yes

a. No Use of Facility

XIII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Clovis read the following notice:

The East Orange Board of Education will hold its next REGULARLY SCHEDULED REORGANIZATION MEETING Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. via Webex. The Board of Education will retire to Executive Session after “Comments from the Public” in which they will discuss matters pertaining to negotiations, personnel and/or litigation. The Board will resume the regular public meeting at or about 8:00 p.m.; immediately following the Executive Session.

On the motion of Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr., duly seconded by Ms. Darlene Clovis., the members of the Board voted to approve to adjourn the meeting: ROLL CALL: Ms. Darlene Clovis – Yes Mr. Cameron B. Jones, Sr. – Yes


The meeting adjourned at or about 10:18 p.m. Beth Brooks, Board Secretary BOARD APPROVED

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