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LEAP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
June 28, 2017
Minutes
Meeting called to order by Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago at 6:05 pm
Attendance:
Present:
Gloria Bonilla-Santiago
Mathew Goodwin
John Hall
Christine Karlsson
Cal Maradonna
Hector Nieves
Gladys Novoa
Brenda Ortiz
Dr. Michael Palis
Robert Ramson
Omar Samaniego
Dr. Horacio Sosa
Maryann Taylor
Excused:
Donald Borden
Phoebe Haddon
Jennifer Young
Staff Present
Ken Verrill
Manny Delgado
Wanda Garcia, Board Liaison
I. Welcome/Declaration of Compliance with Open Public Meetings Act
Dr. Santiago opened the meeting by welcoming trustees, staff and members of the public.
She indicated that the meeting was announced and advertised in accordance with the Public
Meetings Act. A Public Notice was published in the Courier Post. Further, she indicated
that a period for public comment would be provided at the end of the business portion of the
meeting.
II. Approval of May 9, 2017: John Hall presented a motion to approve the minutes of May 9,
2017 as presented by Wanda Garcia, Board Liaison.
Seconded by Omar Samaniego. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 ABS: 0
III. Chairperson’s Report: Dr. Santiago presented nominations for appointment of officers
as part of the Annual Re-organization.
Dr. Horacio Sosa presented items 2-5 for Board action:
A. Board Re-organization
Item 2: Resolved that the Board appoints the following officers and committee members
for 2017-2018:
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Officers/Executive Committee
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, Chairperson
Dr. Michael Palis, Vice-Chairperson
Hector Nieves, Secretary
John Hall, Chair, Finance Committee
Jennifer Young, Chair, Personnel Committee
Dr. Horacio Sosa, Chair, Curriculum Committee
Hector Nieves, Chair, Parent Affairs Committee
Cal Maradonna, Chair, Athletics Committee
Committee Membership
Curriculum
Dr. Horacio Sosa, Chair
Donald Borden
Mathew Goodwin
Omar Samaniego
Heather Burke
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago
Personnel
Jennifer Young, Chair
Maryanne Taylor
Hector Nieves
Christine Karlsson
Gladys Novoa
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago
Finance
John Hall, Chairperson
Mike Palis
Robert Ramson
Hector Nieves
Brenda Ortiz
Cal Maradonna
Athletics Committee
Cal Maradonna, Chair
Robert Ramson
Omar Samaniego
Mathew Goodwin
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago
Parents Affairs
Hector Nieves, Chair
Brenda Ortiz
Mathew Goodwin
Gladys Novoa
B. Mandated Administrative Appointments
Item 3: Resolved that the Board of Trustees appoints the following individuals for
2017-2018:
Lead Person: Manny Delgado
Affirmative Action Officer: Tameka Mathews
Title IX Officer: Jorge Calixto
Purchasing Officer/QPA: Ken Verrill
HIB Coordinator: Gladys Robreno
HIB Specialist - Upper School: Barbara Dunlap
HIB Specialist – Lower School: Jovita Veguilla
HIB Specialist – STEM School: Barbara Dunlap
HIB Specialist – High School: Jorge Calixto
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504 Coordinator: Tameka Mathews
C. Required Designations
Item 4: Resolved that Board approves the following appointments:
Board Liaison: Wanda Garcia
Auditing Firm: Bowman and Company (A copy of the firm’s latest external
quality control report (peer review) is on file with the Business
Administrator’s office.
Board Counsel: Dillworth Paxton
Medical Inspector: Dr. Velmina Rivera
Insurance Broker: Conner Strong
Depository for School Funds: TD Bank (Main Bank) and Republic (auxiliary bank)
Official Newspaper: Courier Post
Secondary Newspaper: Philadelphia Inquirer
Item 5: Resolved that the board authorizes submittal of the Annual Report for 2016-2017 as prepared
by the school’s administration by August 1, 2017. The Board acknowledges that the report
will include student achievement data that has yet to be released. A copy of the final report
will be made available to all Board members.
Seconded by John Hall.
Roll Call
Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago YES YES YES YES
Mathew Goodwin YES YES YES YES
John Hall YES YES YES YES
Christine Karlsson YES YES YES YES
Cal Maradonna YES YES YES YES
Hector Nieves YES YES YES YES
Gladys Novoa YES YES YES YES
Brenda Ortiz YES YES YES YES
Dr. Michael Palis YES YES YES YES
Robert Ransom YES YES YES YES
Omar Samaniego YES YES YES YES
Dr. Horacio Sosa YES YES YES YES
Maryanne Taylor YES YES YES YES
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IV. Chief Operations/Lead Person Report
A. COO Report: Manny Delgado provided written updates on the following items:
LEAP Health and Wellness Center - Update (Handout)
Fire Drills (Handout)
Student Discipline/HIB Reports (Handout)
Enrollment: Manny Delgado indicated that he is already working with the staff on re-
organizing the enrollment process back under LEAP’s management as the school
completes the separation from Camden Universal Enrollment. He indicated that
complaints from parents about the enrollment system continue to be received and that staff
is concerned about the lack of response from Camden BOE, confusing messages and the
fact that opportunities to work with parents early on have been diminished.
Wellness Policy: Manny indicated that a Wellness Policy is necessary to comply with
new USDA’s guidelines for schools.
LEAP Cramer Hill, LLC: Manny provided an update in financials.
Brenda Ortiz presented a resolution to approve Items 6-8:
Item 6: Resolved that the Board of Trustees directs that administration to establish an Enrollment
Committee to work in a coordinated mode with the areas of student recruitment, enrollment
and retention. The following individuals are appointed to the committee: Manny Delgado,
Norma Agron, Diana Cabassa, Maria Cruz, Claudia Sepulveda, and Wanda Garcia. Manny
Delgado is designated as Chair of the Committee.
Wellness Policy
Item 7: Resolved that the Board authorizes adoption of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s
Wellness Policy that reflect USDA’s Final Rules.
Further resolved that the Board directs the administration to provide final revised policies to
school community and post in the school’s website.
B. LEAP Cramer Hill LLC Financials
Item 8: Resolved that the Board approves the Financial Report for the LEAP Cramer Hill LLC for the
period ending April 2017 as provided by the Chief Financial Officer.
Resolved that the Board authorizes the following payments under the LEAP/Cramer Hill,
LLC:
Payee Amount
AT&T $ 31.07
Merchant Services $ 40.00
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Seconded by Dr. Michael Palis.
Roll Call:
Item 6 Item 7 Item 8
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago Yes Yes Yes
Mathew Goodwin Yes Yes Yes
John Hall Yes Yes Yes
Christine Karlsson Yes Yes Yes
Cal Maradonna Yes Yes Yes
Hector Nieves Yes Yes Yes
Gladys Novoa Yes Yes Yes
Brenda Ortiz Yes Yes Yes
Dr. Michael Palis Yes Yes Yes
Robert Ransom Yes Yes Yes
Omar Samaniego Yes Yes Yes
Dr. Horacio Sosa Yes Yes Yes
Maryanne Taylor Yes Yes Yes
V. Finance Committee Actions: John Hall presented a resolution to approve items 9-22, as
recommended by the Finance Committee:
A. Financial Reports
Item 9: Approval of Board Line Item Status Report
Whereas, the members of the LEAP Board of Trustees, voting on this resolution, have
reviewed the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Monthly Financial Reports for the periods
ending April 2017 and have consulted with the Chief Financial Officer/SBA as deemed
appropriate.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the members of this Board of Trustees voting (By recorded
Roll call) on this Resolution do hereby certify that based on the monthly certification of the
Board’s Secretary concerning “Budgetary Line Item Status” N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) 3 no
major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a) 3 and
based on such report and the status of budgetary amount and expenditures as of the date of the
adoption of this Resolution there appears to be at this time sufficient funds available to meet
the School’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
B. Approval of Budget Transfers
Item 10: Resolved that the Board approves budget transfers for April 2017 as provided by the Chief
Financial Officer.
C. Approval of Expenditure Report/Bill List
Item 11: Whereas, the Business Administrator certifies that there are sufficient funds to pay bills and
payroll for May 2017.
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Therefore, be it resolved that the LEAP Academy University Charter School Board of Trustees
authorizes payment of vouchers and payroll as provided by the Chief Financial Officer.
D. Transferring of Bank Relationships from ABCO to Republic
Item 12: Resolved that the Board authorizes transferring of banking relationship from ABCO to
Republic effective July 1, 2017.
E. Approval of Purchase of Instructional Materials for AY 17-18
Item 13: Resolved that the Board authorizes purchasing of instructional materials and text books for the
AY 27-18 per the listing included with this agenda, as follows:
Lower School:$178,223
Upper School: $50,722
STEM Intermediate: $66,974
STEAM High School: $113,299
F. Contracts
Item 14: Resolved that the Board approves the following contracts:
Vendor Purpose Amount
Bowman and Company Auditing Service for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 $60,000.00
Rutgers-Camden CLC Administrative/Technical Support for Board of
Trustees; coordination of Rutgers Centers of
Excellence and partnerships; assistance with school’s
reporting and special projects.
$191,439.00
Rutgers Camden CLC Provisions of pre-college services; alumni tracking and
support; scholarship coordination; and coordination of
dual enrollment and Early College Program. $214,792
$214,792.00
Rutgers Camden CLA To support Education Fellows Program as part of
school’s leadership capacity building strategy
$40,000.00
Rutgers Camden CLC To support fellows for the Fab Lab $10,000.00
Rutgers Camden CLC To support technical services on website management;
social media coordination; and development of public
information printed materials.
$112,504.00
Tableau Software To purchase licenses to develop a school’s dashboard. $5,723.16
First Student, Inc. Courtesy Transportation Services with CPI increase of
.3%.
$190,044.00
Rutgers Camden CLC Tutoring Services under Title I Program $215,000.00
Rutgers Camden CLC Teacher Fellows Contract Renewal $100,000.00
Conner Strong Student Accident Insurance Renewal Premium @ $4,662
Bonnie Maradonna Extend contract by $890 to cover additional work in
coordinating event space utilization under the LLC.
$890
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Vendor Purpose Amount
Dr. David Salas Faculty Coordination/Liaison for Fab Lab $25,000
G. Approval of Professional Services for Special Education
Item 15: Resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the vendors recommended by the Director of
Special Education for provision of a variety of required services as part of the Special
Education Program per the list attached.
H. Purchase of Computers
Item 16: Resolved that the Board approves purchase of computers from CDI based on the quote of
$369,696.
Further resolved that the Board authorizes the CFO to negotiate financing to support this
purchase of a lease agreement of 60 months with a local financial institution.
I. Meal Charge Policy
Item 17: Resolved that the Board adopts the following revised policy:
The school lunch program shall make a nutritionally adequate lunch available to every pupil and shall
operate on the most economically feasible basis. It shall be operated in strict compliance with all laws
and regulations pertaining to health, sanitation and safety; internal accounting; employment practices;
nutritional standards; costs of lunches; and periodic reporting required by New Jersey Law.
The board of trustees believes that regularly consumed nutrition supports student achievement.
Students are better able to concentrate in school and have more energy when they have regular meals.
The board considers lunch to be an essential educational tool. In the same way students, with the
support of their parents/guardians, are expected to come prepared to class, in uniform, with the
necessary books and completed assignments, all students shall be expected to take responsibility for
their individual lunch.
Qualified students whose families have financial hardship may apply for Free or Reduced Price
lunches. The application is available on the district’s website and in the Enrollment Department.
The board provides breakfast free to all students and strives to make lunch affordable available for all
students. Students who do not qualify for free or reduced price meals shall receive lunch through the
school lunch program for a fee that is established by the board.
1. When a student’s food service account reaches a negative balance of $10 for lunch, the district will
notify the parent/guardian. Parents/guardians are given 15 days to pay the outstanding amount. If
payment is not received within 15 school days, a second notice is sent home. If payment is not
received within the additional 15 school days, then a meeting is requested with the
parent/guardian. A visit to the student’s home may take place if the parent/guardian is unable to
attend the meeting.
2. A la carte items cannot be charged.
3. All negative balances will carry over from one school year to the next.
4. Applications will be determined within 10 working days of online submission or receipt (for paper
applications) and a letter will be mailed out with results of the application. If the application is
determined to be free or reduced, the new status for the student will begin the day the application is
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received. If the application is determined as paid or denied, the student will receive a 10-day grace
period. All charges prior to that are due and owed from the parent/guardian to the school district.
5. If no application is received, the previous year’s benefits can be carried over up to 30 operating
days (beginning with the first day of school) into the current school year or until a new eligibility
determination is made. The new eligibility supersedes the carryover eligibility. If an application is
not received for a new student, he will be determined as paid until which time an application is
submitted and a status is determined.
6. The district will keep a record of the collection effort. Provide evidence that it follows board
policies.
7. All parents will receive a copy of this policy each school year. New students will receive the notice
upon enrollment. A copy will accompany each Free and Reduced Price Meal application and is
posted on the districts website.
8. Accounts considered a loss will need documentation to support when the unpaid balance became a
loss.
9. Bad debt is restored from operating funds. The district cannot use Federal Funds to offset the bad
debt.
J. Food Service Corrective Action Plan
Item 18: Resolved that the Board approves the following corrective actions to address findings from the
Food Service Administrative review:
1. Flagged for Corrective Action
The Attendance Factor (AF) must be completed monthly for each school and the % listed on the top of
the monthly Edit Check Worksheet (ECW). The SFA must then compare each site's daily counts of
free, reduced and paid meals against the number of students in that site currently eligible for free,
reduced and paid meals and the attendance adjusted eligible. This is a safe guard to ensure meal counts
do not exceed enrollment or attendance adjusted enrollment. Explain, in detail, how the finding will be
corrected and the measures taken to ensure that it will not reoccur in the future. Indicate the date of
implementation.
Action:
An attendance factor of 98% was included on the monthly Edit Check Worksheet as of September
2016. Each year the district will determine the attendance factor and apply it consistently throughout
the year.
2. Flagged for Corrective Action
Revenue from Non-Program Foods; Revenue Ratio DID NOT equal or exceed its Food Cost Ratio as
required under 7 CFR 210.14(f).
Action:
Going forward the school district will increase revenue in adult pricing to be sufficient to cover the
cost. This will be monitored by Kim Fitzpatrick on a monthly basis commencing on July 1, 2017.
3. Flagged for Corrective Action
The current USDA non-discrimination statement must be included on all program materials/documents
distributed to households or posted on the SFA's website. The "We Must Check Your Application" and
"Second Notice" of Verification did not contain the most recent Civil rights statement. The current
statements [regular and shortened version for limited space (Form #213)], are available on the
Department of Agriculture Forms web site or at the following link: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns-
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nondiscrimination-statement. The inaccurate forms were corrected while the review was on-site. No
further corrective action is required.
Action:
On May 16, 2017, Norma Agron contacted Nutri-Kids regarding the incorrect USDA non-
discrimination statement. The technician at Nutri-kids uploaded the correct statement to the 'We Must
Check You Application' and 'Second Notice' forms. Each year the enrollment team will review the
forms for the proper language.
4. Flagged for Corrective Action
Cranberry juice cocktail containing only 15% juice was offered at breakfast on the day of review. The
current regulation states that only 100% full strength pasteurized juice is allowed. Explain, in detail
how the finding will be corrected and the measures taken to ensure that it will not reoccur in the future.
Indicate the date of implementation.
Action:
On May 16, 2017 the improper juice was removed from the serving line. Jessica Rojas noted on the
order book that this juice is not compliant. The incoming orders are reviewed for compliance as well.
5. Flagged for Corrective Action
At both breakfast and lunch service, "Up for Grabs" menu items must have clear signage as to what
students may select to assure they are offered and select a complete, reimbursable meal. Explain in
detail, how the finding will be corrected for the 2017-2018 school year.
Action: Beginning May 30th, 2017, the attached signage will be displayed on the Up For Grabs cooler and
along the serving line for breakfast and lunch.
Prior to school reopening in August, the Up For Grabs cooler will be moved to the beginning of the
serving line, so students will be able to more easily select an additional fruit and vegetable on their
way through the lunch line.
K. Acceptance of IDEA Basic Grant and submittal of ESSA Plan
Item 19: Resolved that the Board accepts the IDEA Basic Grant in the amount of $321,204 for FY18.
BUDGET CATEGORY FUNCTION &
FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED OBJECT CODE
INSTRUCTION
Personal Services - Salaries 100-100 $103,637
Purchased Professional & Technical
Services 100-300
Other Purchased Services 100-500
Supplies & Materials 100-600 $11,843
Other Objects 100-800
SUBTOTAL - INSTRUCTION $115,480
SUPPORT SERVICES
Personal Services - Salaries 200-100 $115,360
Personal Services - Employee Benefits 200-200 $80,964
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BUDGET CATEGORY FUNCTION &
FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED OBJECT CODE
Purchased Professional & Technical
Services 200-300 $1,900
Purchased Property Services 200-400
Other Purchased Services 200-500 $0.00
Travel 200-580 $0
Supplies & Materials 200-600 $7,500
Other Objects 200-800 $0.00
Indirect Costs 200-860
SUBTOTAL - SUPPORT SERVICES $205,724
Buildings 400-720
Instructional Equipment 400-731
Noninstructional Equipment 400-732
SUBTOTAL - FACILITIES $0.00
Program Admin
TOTAL COST $321,204
Further resolved that the Board approves submittal of the ESSA Plan for 2017-2018.
L. Refusal of IDEA Pre-School Award
Item 20: Resolved that the Board refuses the allocation of $3,951 from the IDEA Pre-School allocation for
FY 18.
M. Revised Operational Budget 2017-2018
Item 21: Resolved that the Board approves a revised budget for 2017-2018 and authorizes inclusion of
$200,000 from fund balance from 2016-2017.
N. Approval to release bid specification
Item 22: Resolved that the Board authorizes releasing bid specification to solicit proposals for Math
Curricular Program and PD services.
Seconded by Hector Nieves.
Roll Call: Item
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Dr. Gloria
Bonilla-Santiago
YES YES YES Abstain
on payments
to
Rutgers and Metz
YES YES ABS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Mathew YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
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Goodwin
John Hall YES YES YES ABS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Christine
Karlsson
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Cal Maradonna YES YES YES Abstain on
payments
to Rutgers
YES YES ABS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Hector Nieves YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Gladys Novoa YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Brenda Ortiz YES YES YES
Abstain
on payments
to
Rutgers
YES YES ABS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Dr. Michael
Palis
YES YES YES Abstain
on payments
to
Rutgers
YES YES ABS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Robert Ransom YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Omar
Samaniego
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Dr. Horacio
Sosa
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Maryann Taylor YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VI. Curriculum Committee
A. Academic Report
Update on Graduation Completion Assessment: Manny Delgado confirmed that all
seniors have completed all the state requirements for graduation.
Dr. Horacio Sosa presented a resolution approved in items 23- for Board action:
B. Resolutions/Action Items
Approval of 2017 Graduating Seniors
Item 23: Resolved that the Board approves the following students for High School Graduation based on
the recommendation of Principal Jorge Calixto and Lead Person Manuel Delgado:
Ederson Abreu
Adkins, D’Juan
Joel Allende
Stefania Almonte
Lewis Alvarez
Nashaya Anderson
Tatyana Aviles
Ablavi Awlime
Aniyah Bansie
Rickea Bell
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Jorge Borrero
Jasmine Brown
La’Nya Brown
Ryahana Brown
Autumn Carr
Abygale Cartagena
Sujeily Casiano
Steve Castelan
Javier Castro
Jesmarie Chaparro
Arin Clark
Juwan Clayton
Luis Colon Cruz
Sidney Colon
Tori Cooper
Tyree Cooper
Ashley Cordero
Terry Cosby
Tiffany Crawford
Hanly Crispin
Liriana DeFrank
Katelyn Delgado
Amirah El
Dimitrius Eliza
Jackeline Escudero
Adabel Fernandez
Joel Figueroa
Jailenis Fortuna
Mariangelis Fuentes
Jashawn Gaines
Thalia Garcia
Terrance Gilliam-Stephens
Genesis Gomez
Kiara Grajales
Ashlyn Gray
Darwin Guzman Vasquez
Jovanni Guzman
Quran Harmon
Imani Jones
Urelsio Laluz
Luna Leon
Essence Lewis-McCargo
Jufenys Liriano Polanco
Melanie Lopez
Melina Lora
Patrick Lowe
Desiree Mack
Gloria Marquez
Ty’Shae Marshall
Limhi Marte-Sanchez
Yenifer Marte-Sanchez
Mya Mercado
Olivia Miller
Britney Miranda
Samuel Morales
Shakira Negron
Ronin Nevels
Morton Newman
Leandra-Marie Nunez
Shaquoa O’Neal
Adonis Ortiz
Calix Ortiz
Jeniel Ortiz
Oishia Paredes
Ilicia Perez
Kashai Phillips
John Pina
Yary Pineiro
Elvis Reyes
Juan Reyes
Ana Rivas
Acire Roberts-Pryor
Marion Roberts
Tyler Roberts
Tahmir Robinson
Julenny Rodriguez
Katrina Rodriguez
Nachaliz Rodriguez
Alexander Rosario
Frances Rosario
Rayne Russell
Jiannie Salas
Dimarys Santiago
Edilberto Santos
Shavaughn Scarlett
Damaij Singleton
Latoia Stewart
Kierra Suarez-Pride
Lourdes Tapia
Francisco Tepoz
Jozetta Thomas
Nicephore Tiebley
Jorge Torres
Paul Turner
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Arihatna Valdez
Sahory Valdez
Priscilla Vazquez
Nasir Vaughns
Karina Velez
TySheeka Walker
Maiya Wallace
Sean Wanamaker
Phire Williams
Porsha Willis
Cori Wilson
Shailene Woods
Maya Wright
Revised 2017-2018 School Calendar
Item 24: Resolved that the Board approves the revised 2017-2018 School calendar:
Approval of Instructional Materials
Item 25: Resolved that the board approves the instructional materials inventory provided by the
instructional management team for 2017-2018.
ESL Plan
Item 26: Resolved that the Corrective Action Plan as presented by Tugba Hoguet, ESL Director.
Summer School Budget
Item 27: Resolved that the Board approves the Summer School Plan and Budget in the amount
$68,611.
Special Education Policies
Item 28: Resolved that the Board approves revised policies for Special Education as mandated by the
NJDOE.
Field Trips
Item 29: Resolved that the Board authorizes the following field trips:
Field Trips
Requestor
Departure & Return
Time
Grade
Level
Date of
Trip
Cost
Purpose of the Trip
Funding
Number
Barbara Dunlap
Rutgers Future Scholars
Piscataway Township
4-6 6/9/17 $0
Rutgers
providing
transportation
and food
n/a
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Field Trips
Requestor
Departure & Return
Time
Grade
Level
Date of
Trip
Cost
Purpose of the Trip
Funding
Number
Steven Brownstein
City Hall
9-12 6/10/17 $0 Students will walk to
city hall for an
engineering/art
exhibit. Our
students will be
displaying their work
that they completed
in the fab lab.
n/a
Barbara Dunlap
Washington DC
4-6
Safety
Reward
6/21/17 $1595
Vended Bus 11-190-
100-890-
02-049
29A: The Board approved awarding certificate of biliteracy to students that met the requirements.
Motion:
Second:
Roll Call:
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Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Mathew Goodwin YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
John Hall YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Christine Karlsson YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Cal Maradonna YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Hector Nieves YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Gladys Novoa YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Brenda Ortiz YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Dr. Michael Palis YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Robert Ransom YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Omar Samaniego YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Dr. Horacio Sosa YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Maryanne Taylor YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
VIII. Closed Executive Session
Item 30: Hector Nieves presented a resolution to close the meeting to the public for Executive Session.
Seconded by Omar Samaniego. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 ABS: 0
Meeting Closed at 6:50 pm
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Item 31: Hector Nieves presented a motion to re-open the meeting to the public.
Seconded by Mathew Goodwin. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 ABS: 0
Meeting re-opened at 7:20 pm
Dr. Santiago indicated that in closed session, the Board discussed various personnel issues regarding renewal
recommendations.
IX. Personnel Committee: Hector Nieves presented a motion to approve items 32-40:
A. New Appointments
Item 32: Resolved that the Board appoints the following individuals:
Name Position Contract/Start
Date
Salary
Elise Rocco Supervisor, Literacy K-8
(District)
7/1/2017 $ 80,000.00
Michelle
Fiordimondo
Director of Instruction (District) 7/1/2017 $ 100,000.00
Kassandra Alvardo Dean of Students (District) 7/1/2017 $ 60,000.00
Michelle Gardner Teacher Fellow - Health &
Wellness Support (District)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Claudia Sepulveda Director of Student Services &
Accountability (District)
7/1/2017 $ 58,000.00
Tonya McFadden Instructional Assistant (Lower) 5/17/2017 $ 21,210.00
Raven Vanderpuye Instructional Assistant (Lower) 8/14/2017 $ 21,210.00
Ciara Morris Teacher Fellow - Kindergarten
(Lower)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Jennifer Johns Teacher - 2nd Grade (Lower) 8/14/2017 $ 52,000.00
Chantelle Davis Teacher Fellow - 2nd Grade
(Lower)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Quintessa Davis Teacher Fellow - 2nd Grade
(Lower)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
George Tillman Teacher Fellow - 3rd Grade
(Lower)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Jozian Molina Assistant to Principal - Upper
Elementary
7/1/2017 $ 47,500.00
Elisabel Laluz College Access Program
Associate (Upper)
7/1/2017 $ 37,000.00
Latifah Bradford Teacher Fellow - Grades 4-6
(Upper)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Delaine Mercer Teacher Fellow - Grades 4-6
(Upper)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Aliya Robertson Teacher Fellow - Instructional
Support (Upper)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Sara Mungiole Teacher - Special Education 4-6 8/14/2017 $ 52,000.00
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Name Position Contract/Start
Date
Salary
(Upper)
Amir Ayres Assistant to the Principal -
STEM
7/1/2017 $ 75,000.00
Jennifer Irrizary
Rivera
Teacher Fellow - 7/8 ESL
(STEM)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Kelvin Gonzalez Teacher Fellow - 7/8 Science
(STEM)
8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Terika Floyd Teacher Fellow 7/8 Art (STEM) 8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Michael Hand Teacher Fellow - ELA (HS) 8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Ross Bear Teacher Fellow - History (HS) 8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Sindy Bonilla Teacher Fellow - ESL (HS) 8/14/2017 $ 45,000.00
Jason R. Smith Teacher - Special Education
ELA (HS)
8/14/2017 $ 55,000.00
Angel Perez Teacher Fellow - College
Access Program Associate
7/1/2017 $ 45,000.00
Angel Rivera Assistant to Principal - High
School
7/1/2017 $ 47,500.00
Oscar Rivera Teacher Fellow-Music/Band
Director
8/16/2017 $ 55,700.00
Jeanette Rodriguez Family Support Fellow 7/1/2017 $ 40,000.00
Stephanie Paduani Family Support/College Access
Fellow
7/1/2017 $ 35,000.00
B. Part-Time employment
Item 33: Resolved that the Board of Trustees approves the following individuals for part-time assignments:
Name Position Contract/Start
Date
Salary
Helen (Abreu) Bennett Summer School Teacher - Kindergarten 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Angela Brown Summer School Teacher - 1st Grade 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Amanda Carpenter Summer School Teacher - 2nd Grade 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Ashley Hudock Summer School Teacher - 3rd Grade 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Nurcihan Allison Summer School Teacher - ESL 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Sara Mungiole Teacher Fellow - SPED Support 05/15 - 6/30/2017 $14 per hour
Michael Steen Summer School Teacher - 4th Grade 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Shirley Saed Summer School Teacher - 5th Grade 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Michael Hoover Summer School Teacher - 6th Grade 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Jennifer Mooney Summer School Teacher - 7/8 Math 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Sarah Pickell Summer School Teacher - 7/8 ELA 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Amy Perkarchik Summer School Teacher - 7/8 Science 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Carole Pearson Summer School Teacher - Special Education (K-
8)
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Glen Butterworth Summer School Teacher - Algebra I 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
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Name Position Contract/Start
Date
Salary
Helen Uttarotai Summer School Teacher - Algebra II/Geometry 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Ashley DeLuce Summer School Teacher - English 9/10 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Michael Burke Summer School Teacher - History 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Amanda Phillip Summer School Teacher - Health/PE 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Sonia Chugh Summer School Teacher - ESL 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Randy Smith Summer School Teacher - Biology 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Justine Cuneo Summer School Teacher - 2nd
grade & ESL
Support
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Lora Shinault
Summer School Teacher – Special Education 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Elijah Mansaray
Summer School Teacher – Substitute 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Tonya McFadden
Summer School Teacher – Instructional Support 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
John Durney Summer School Teacher – Fourth Grade 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Anna Marie Perrone
Summer School Teacher – 5/6 ELA 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Michael Dinouva – Summer School Teacher - 4th-8
th grade
Health/P.E.
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
William Skipper Summer School Teacher - 7th grade social
studies
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Maxine Tauber
Summer School Teacher - Biology 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Frank Daviso
Summer School Teacher - English 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
William Skipper
Summer School Teacher – Social Studies 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Sylvia Vasquez Summer School Teacher - Data support
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Randy Smith Summer School Teacher - Physics 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Lissel Vasilaski STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Teacher -
K/2nd
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Kristen Perrine STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Teacher -
3rd/4th
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Alaina Golden STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Teacher -
5th/6th
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Brooke Bovina STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Teacher -
7th/8th
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Christopher McCrum STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Teacher -
9th -11th
06/30 - 6/27/2017 $30 per hour
Samuel Morales STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Fellow 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $15 per hour
Karina Velez STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Fellow 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $15 per hour
Eduardo Cruz STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Fellow 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $15 per hour
Virginia Mateo STEM/FabLab Enrichment Program Fellow 06/30 - 6/27/2017 $15 per hour
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C. Terminations/Resignations
Item 34: Resolved that the Board approves the terminations or separations of the following staff:
Name Position Effective
Date Kristin Burlage Teacher - Special Education
(Upper)
6/30/2017
Naomi Guerrasio Teacher - ESL (Upper) 6/30/2017
Yvette Hernandez Chief Academic Officer (District) 6/30/2017
Ashley Rivera Teacher Fellow - Art Therapy
(District)
6/30/2017
D. Non-renewal recommendations
Item 35: Resolved that the board approves the following non-renewal recommendations as presented by the
Management team:
Non-Renewals Position Effective Date
Natonya Phillips Director of Human Resources 6/30/2017
Juan Rodriguez Assistant to the Principal - HS 6/30/2017
Sonia Espinet Health & Wellness Counseling Support 6/30/2017
Joseluis Ortiz College Access Program Associate 6/30/2017
E. Leaves of Absence
Item 36: Resolved that the Board approves the following leaves of absence:
Leaves of Absences Position Dates
Amanda Carpenter (Full FMLA) Teacher - Second Grade (Lower) 8/21/2017
Ashley Martinez (Full FMLA) Teacher - Third Grade (Lower) 8/21/2017
Carole Pearson (Intermittent
FMLA)
Teacher - Read 180 (Lower) 2/21/2017
Christine Skalka (Full FMLA) Teacher - Fifth Grade (Upper) 8/21/2017
Silvia Hunt (FMLA) Bus Driver - Enrollment Support (District) 05/17 - 06/09/2017
Luz Otero (FMLA) Custodian 06/21 - 07/21/2017
Eduardo Cruz Villa (Worker's
Comp)
Custodian 06/08 -06/22/2017
F. Staff Salary Increment Recommendations
Item 37: Resolved that the Board of Trustees approves recommendations for renewal and salary increments
for staff positions, as follows:
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Last Name First
Name
Title/Position 2016-2017
Salary
Percentage
of Increase
Increase
Amount
2017-2018
Salary
Agosto Raul Director of Facilities $ 85,000 $ 85,000
Benito Charles Director of Data &
Assessment
$ 92,732 3.00% $2,781.96 $ 95,514
Cruz Maria Director of Parent
Engagement
$ 65,000 3.00% $1,950.00 $ 66,950
DeJesus Griseda Instructional Assistant $ 28,983 3.00% $869.49 $ 29,852
Escalona Mirtha Instructional Assistant $ 21,210 1.00% $212.10 $ 21,422
Hoguet Tugba Assistant to the
Principal/Supr ESL &
Spanish
$ 84,872 3.00% $2,546.16 $ 87,418
Kennedy Traquillia Deputy Chief HR $ 110,000 $ 110,000
Lunn Scott Assistant to the Principal $ 75,100 3.00% $2,253.00 $ 77,353
Mattei-
Ramos
Carlos Director of Fabrication
Lab
$ 76,500 3.00% $2,295.00 $ 78,795
Matthews Tameka Director of Special
Services
$ 112,000 3.00% $3,360.00 $ 115,360
Nunez Nellybell Office Manager - Upper $ 36,000 3.00% $1,080.00 $ 37,080
Pierre-
Jacques
Stevenson Director of Information
Technology
$ 105,060 3.00% $3,151.80 $ 108,212
Pierre-Louis Jessica Chief of Data &
Accountability
$ 110,000 $110,000
Rivera Velmina Chief Medical Officer $ 250,000 $ 250,000
Rivera Destine Office Manager $ 42,000 $ 42,000
Roberno Gladys Director of Family
Services & Wellness
Center
$ 84,872 3.00% $2,546.16 $ 87,418
Roberts Marchelle Director of College
Access Program
$ 50,800 3.00% $1,524.00 $ 52,324
Rodriguez Joan Instructional Assistant $ 26,664 3.00% $799.92 $ 27,464
Roman-
Colon
Michelle District Office Manager $ 60,000 3.00% $1,800.00 $ 61,800
Sabado Sarah Instructional Assistant $ 21,210
Sellers Valencia Teacher Fellow $ 40,000 3.00% $1,200.00 $ 41,200
Torres Gina Office Manager - Lower $ 36,711 3.00% $1,101.33 $ 37,812
Agron Norma Director of Student
Enrollment &
Transportation
$ 84,509 3.00% $2,535.27 $ 87,044
Fitzpatrick Kim Assistant to SBA-Grants
Manager
$ 69,337 3.00% $2,080.11 $ 71,417
Johnson Beverly Assistant to SBA-Payroll
Manager
$ 53,339 3.00% $1,600.17 $ 54,939
Rivera Lidia Accounts Payable Clerk $ 40,442 1.00% $404.42 $ 40,846
Alejandro Brenda Matron $ 26,114 3.00% $783.42 $ 26,897
Algarin Jose Custodian $ 26,114 3.00% $783.42 $ 26,897
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Last Name First
Name
Title/Position 2016-2017
Salary
Percentage
of Increase
Increase
Amount
2017-2018
Salary
Cintron Carmen Matron $ 29,523 3.00% $885.69 $ 30,409
Cruz Eduardo Custodian $ 27,000 3.00% $810.00 $ 27,810
Cruz Guillermo Custodian $ 40,558 3.00% $1,216.74 $ 41,775
Irizarry Maria Matron $ 26,265 3.00% $787.95 $ 27,053
Mendez Mabel Matron $ 28,701 3.00% $861.03 $ 29,562
Ortiz Jose Custodian $ 32,569 3.00% $977.07 $ 33,546
Otero Luz Matron $ 26,265 3.00% $787.95 $ 27,053
Chiu Diana School Nurse/Clinic
Support
$ 52,000 $ 52,000
DePrince Jacqueline Clinic Business Manager $ 47,000 $ 47,000
McCauley Clara LPN $ 47,000 $ 47,000
Rivera Nijita School Nurse $ 49,490 2.00% $989.80 $ 50,480
Rivera Ruby Clinic Practice Assistant $ 34,628 2.00% $692.56 $ 35,321
Crespo Diana Asst. Director of Student
Enrollment &
Transportation
$ 66,950 3.00% $2,008.50 $ 68,959
Begley Grace Enrollment Specialist $ 48,328 3.00% $1,449.84 $ 49,778
Gonzalez Maria School Bus Driver $ 35,000 2.00% $700.00 $ 35,700
Hunt Silvia School Bus
Driver/Crossing Guard
$ 39,338 3.00% $1,180.14 $ 40,518
DeSiano Massimo Technology Help Desk
Specialist
$ 80,697 3.00% $2,420.91 $ 83,118
Hinchliffe Robert Technology Help Desk
Specialist
$ 60,000 $ 60,000
Johnson Tyrell College Access Program
Associate
$ 45,000 2.00% $900.00 $ 45,900
Rivera Juan Facilities Director – Day
Shift (new assignment)
NEW
ASSISGNMENT
$ 60,000
G. Placement of Rutgers Students for Education practicum
Item 38: Resolved that the Board authorizes placement of the following Rutgers students to fulfill the
Education Practicum requirements during Fall 2017 under the supervision of assigned
principals.
Sindy Bonilla – World Language and ESL
Nicole Gooden – Elementary and Middle School
Therese Sinfuengo – Elementary and P-3
H. Revised Policy on Salary Increments for Non-Certificated Staff
Item 39: Resolved that newly hired con-certificated personnel will be eligible for annual salary increments
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after one year of continuous employment.
I. Specialized Training
Item 40: Resolved that the Board authorizes staff participation on the following PD training:
NAME NAME OF
WORKSHOP/SEMINAR
LOCATION DATE
(S) &
TIME
COST
Carlos Mattei-
Ramos
13th
International FabLab
Conference & Symposium
Santiago, Chile July 30
–
August
7, 2017
$4,272.49
11-000-251-500-PD-
052
Seconded by Mathew Goodwin.
Roll Call:
Item
32
Item
33
Item
34
Item
35
Item
36
Item
37
Item
38
Item
39
Item
40
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-
Santiago
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Mathew Goodwin YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
John Hall YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Christine Karlsson YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Cal Maradonna YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Hector Nieves YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Gladys Novoa YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Brenda Ortiz YES YES YES YES YES ABS YES YES YES
Dr. Michael Palis YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Robert Ransom YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Omar Samaniego YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Dr. Horacio Sosa YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Maryann Taylor YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
X. Public Comment: Omar Samaniego presented a motion to open the meeting for public comment.
Seconded by Mike Palis. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 ABS: 0
No comment was presented by the members of the public.
XI. Adjournment: Brenda Ortiz presented a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Gladys Novoa. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 ABS: 0
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Wanda Garcia
