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LEAP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLJune 28, 2019MINUTESMeeting called to order by Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago at 6:00 pmAttendance:Present:Dr. Gloria Bonilla-SantiagoJonathan GonzalezJohn HallChristine KarlssonHéctor NievesGladys NovoaDr. Michael PalisOmar SamaniegoDr. Horacio SosaExcused:Dr. Matthew ClosterMathew GoodwinCal MaradonnaBrenda OrtizMarianne TaylorDr. Lori VermeulenMargo VenableStaff PresentManny DelgadoKathleen JacksonI.Welcome/Declaration of Compliance with Open Public Meetings Act: Dr. Santiago opened the meetingby welcoming trustees, staff and members of the public. She indicated that the meeting was announced andadvertised 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 portionof the meeting.II. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 2019Item 1:Dr. Palis presented a motion to approve the minutes of May 9, 2019 as presented by WandaGarcia, Board Liaison.Seconded by John Hall.AYES: 8NAYS: 0ABS: 11
III.Chairperson’s ReportA. Board Term Renewals: John Hall presented item 2 for Board approval:Item 2:Resolved that the Board renews the following individuals for three-year term as PublicMembers of the Board of Trustees, effective June 2019: Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago through November 2021Brenda Ortiz through September 2021Dr. Michael Palis through October 2021Omar Samaniego through March 2021Dr. Horacio Sosa through February 2021Further resolved that the Board re-appoint Hector Nieves as a Public Member through July2023.Seconded by Dr. Michael Palis.B. Re-organization:Item 3:AYES: 8NAYS: 0ABS: 1John Hall presented item 3 for Board approval:Resolved that the Board appoint the following officers and committee chairs for 2018-2019:Officers/Executive CommitteeDr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, ChairpersonDr. Michael Palis, Vice-ChairpersonHector Nieves, SecretaryJohn Hall, Chair, Finance CommitteeMarianne Taylor, Chair, Personnel CommitteeDr. Lori Vermulen, Chair, Curriculum CommitteeHector Nieves, Chair, Parent Affairs CommitteeTerry Henry, Board TreasurerSeconded by Christine Karlsson.AYES: 8NAYS: 0ABS: 1C. Mandated Administrative Appointments: Hector Nieves presented item 4 for Board approval:Item 4:Resolved that the Board of Trustees appoints the following individuals for2018-2019:Lead Person:Business Administrator:Special Education Coordinator:District ABC:Technology Director:State Testing Coordinator:Manuel DelgadoKathleen Jackson-HillTameka MathewsEmanuel ZayasStevenson Pierre JacquesCharles Benito2
Homeless Education Liaison:NCLB Coordinator:School Health Coordinator:Bilingual/ESL/ELS Coordinator:District Educational Stability Liaison:School Safety Specialist:Data Coordinator:Affirmative Action Officer:Title IX Officer:Purchasing Officer/QPA:HIB Coordinator:HIB Specialist - Upper School:HIB Specialist – Lower School:HIB Specialist – STEM School:HIB Specialist – High School:504 Coordinator:Seconded by Dr. Michael Palis.AYES: 8Leda Hernandez DiasManuel DelgadoDr. Velmina RiveraTugba HoguetEmanuel ZayasManuel DelgadoDonna SiminskiTameka MathewsBarbara DunlapKathleen Jackson HillEmanuel ZayasJovita VeguillaShanell HartmanJovita VeguillaIan FallstichTameka MathewsNAYS: 0ABS: 1D. Required Designations: Dr. Michael Palis presented item 5 for Board approval:Item 5:Resolved that Board approve the following appointments:Board Liaison:Wanda GarciaAuditing Firm:Bowman and Company (A copy of the firm’s latestexternal quality control report (peer review) is on filewith the Business Administrator’s office.Board Counsel:Dillworth PaxtonMedical Inspector:Dr. Velmina RiveraInsurance Broker:Conner StrongDepository for School Funds:TD Bank (Main Bank) and Republic (auxiliary bank)Official Newspaper:Secondary Newspaper:Courier PostPhiladelphia InquirerSeconded by Christine Karlsson.AYES: 9NAYS: 0ABS: 0E. Annual Report: Dr. Michael Palis presented Item 6 for Board approval:Item 6:Resolved that the Board authorize submittal of the Annual Report for 2018-2019 as prepared bythe school’s administration by August 1, 2019. The Board acknowledges that the report willinclude student achievement data that has yet to be released and survey data that is not3
completed yet. A draft copy of the final report will be made available to all Board membersand Wanda Garcia will secure approval to submit from Board members prior to August 1st,2019.Seconded by Gladys Novoa.Roll Call:Dr. Gloria Bonilla-SantiagoJonathan GonzalezJohn HallChristine KarlssonHector NievesGladys NovoaDr. Michael PalisOmar SamaniegoDr. Horacio SosaItem6YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESF. Teacher Employment Contract with LEAP Academy Teachers Association: Christine Karlssonpresented Item 7 for Board approval.Item 7:Resolved that Board of Trustees ratify the employment contract with the LEAP AcademyTeachers Association for a three-year term effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022 asrepresented in the revised Agreement included with these minutes.Seconded by Dr. Michael Palis.Roll Call:Dr. Gloria Bonilla-SantiagoJonathan GonzalezJohn HallChristine KarlssonHector NievesGladys NovoaDr. Michael PalisOmar SamaniegoDr. Horacio SosaIV.Item7YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESChief Operations/Lead Person ReportA. COO Report: Manny Delgado provided updates on the following: Fire Drills /Statement of Assurances (sent ahead of the meeting/copies provided)4
V.Student Discipline/HIB Reports (sent ahead of the meeting/copies provided)Parent/Student Handbook (pending to a future meeting)Health Center Update Report (Financial/copies were provided)Intervention and Referral Services Handbook (revised/copies were provided)Finance Committee ActionsA. LEAP Cramer Hill LLC Financials: John Hall presented items 8-21 for Board approval:Item 8:Resolved that the Board approve the Financial Reports for the LEAP Cramer Hill LLC for theperiod month of April 2019 as provided by the Chief Financial Officer/SBA.Resolved that the Board authorize the following payments under the LEAP/Cramer Hill,LLC:VENDORMerchant ServicesAMOUNT 10.00Further resolved that the Board authorize insurance renewal with Utica National InsuranceGroup for commercial liability at the rate of 2,433.00.B.Item 9:Financial ReportsApproval of Board Line Item Status ReportWhereas, the members of the LEAP Board of Trustees, voting on this resolution, have reviewedthe Board Secretary’s and Monthly Financial Reports for the month ending April 30,2019 andhave 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 recordedRoll call) on this Resolution do hereby certify that based on the monthly certification of theBoard’s Secretary concerning “Budgetary Line Item Status” N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) 3 nomajor account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a) 3 andbased on such report and the status of budgetary amount and expenditures as of the date of theadoption of this Resolution there appears to be at this time sufficient funds available to meetthe School’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.C.Item10:D.Item 11:Approval of Budget TransfersResolved that the Board approve budget transfers for April 2019 as provided by the ChiefFinancial Officer.Approval of Expenditure Report/Bill ListWhereas, the Business Administrator certifies that there are sufficient funds to pay bills andpayroll for April/May 2019.5
Therefore, be it resolved that the LEAP Academy University Charter School Board of Trusteesauthorizes payment of vouchers and payroll as provided by the Chief Financial Officer.E. ContractsItem 12:Resolved that the Board approve the following contracts:VendorDelta -T GroupPurposeAmountAccountChild Study TeamFee Schedule11-000-219-320-SE-067Services LearningDisabilitiesTeacher/Consultant(LDTC) 65 perhour School SocialWorker 42 perhour School Psychologist 65 per hour Evaluations,English 425 perhour Evaluations,Bilingual 475 perhourWalnut Street TheatrePerforming ArtsExtended DayYES TutoringEarly CollegePartnershipEarly CollegePartnershipEarly CollegePartnershipEarly CollegePartnershipFaculty Consultant –Fab LabData AnalysisAuditing ServicesRefurbishing of STEMAuditoriumDelivery of FoodCommoditiesRutgers University – CLCRutgers University Collegeof Arts and SciencesRutgers University –School of BusinessRutgers University Schoolof NursingRowan UniversityDr. David SalasDiamante GroupBowman and CompanyBellia/KI (revised)Paul’s CommodityHauling 58,000TBD 215,000 200/creditTitle IATBD 300/creditTBD 250/creditTBD 185/creditTBD 32,500/annual11-190-100-320-00-045 50,000 61,200 41,378Title IATBDTBD 3.20 per caseTBD6
VendorPhoenix AdvisorsFlying ClassroomPurposeArbitrage ConsultingServices in connectionwith Charter School’sSeries 2014 Bonds.Continue to offer anexperiential educationjourney by providingintegrated, relevant,and academicallyaligned STEM experience.Amount 2,500/flat feeAccountTBD 30,665TBDF. Renewal of Metz Contract – Revised AmountsItem 13:Resolved that the Board approve addendum to the contract with Metz Culinary Managementfor the 19-20 fiscal year as follows: Management Fee - 20,828.40Administrative Fee - 32,161.50Financial Guarantee – No GuaranteeG. Release of RFP’sItem 14:Resolved that the Board authorize release of RFP’s for the following areas: Primary Literacy, not to exceed 18,000Best Practices for 4-12 Grade Teachers for All Content, not to exceed 40,000SAT Prep not to exceed 40,000H. Republic Bank Rate AdjustmentItem 15:Resolved that the Board accept an interest rate adjustment from 4.7445% to 4.7305% on theloan with Republic Bank effective May 1, 2019.I. Approval of Property and Casualty InsuranceItem 16:Resolved that the Board approve renewal of Property and Casualty Insurance from ConnorStrong and Buckelew for 2019-2010 at the rate of 390,949.J. Authorized PurchasesItem 17:Resolved that the Board approves purchase of 600 DELL laptops, 30 carts and 600tracking devices from NASPO Valuepoint under the company’s approved state contract.7
K. Acceptance of Gifts from the LEAP Cramer Hill, LLCItem 18:Resolved that the LEAP Academy accept donations from the LEAP Cramer Hill, LLC, asfollows: 211.37 to host interview luncheon for the Chief Academic Officer Position 3,000 to host the Teacher of Excellence Awards 1,620.33 to host End of Year Faculty and Staff Lunch and Kindergarten Graduation 284.61 to host a staff breakfastL. Breakfast After the Bell PlanItem 19:Resolved that in compliance with the NJ Department of Agriculture mandate, LEAP Academywill serve breakfast from 7:45 - 8:30 am to provide an additional 45 minutes after the bell forstudents to get breakfast.M.Payment of Water and Sewer BillItem 20:Resolved that the Board authorize payment of 2,046.60 for a 2016 Water and Sewer Billassociated with the 639 Cooper Street location.N.Purchase of Kitchen EquipmentItem 21:Resolved that the Board authorizes purchase of Singer Equipment for the kitchen in the amountof 5,035.80.O. Acceptance of GrantsItem 22:Resolved that the board accept the following grants fund allocations for 2019-2020:a.b.c.d.e.f.g.ESEA Title IA 1,002,813ESEA Title IIA 102,871ESEA Title III 13,186ESEA Title IV 62,155ESEA Title IA Reallocated 30,665IDEA Basic 325,298NJSIG Safety Grant 14,116.87Further resolved that the Board refuse the following grant allocations: IDEA Preschool 4,5258
Seconded by Hector Nieves.Roll 20YESItem21YESItem22YESJonathanGonzalezJohn ESDr. GloriaBonillaSantiagoVI.Item 11Item 12YESYESAbstainonpaymentstoRutgersand MetzYESYESYESYESYESYESPersonnel CommitteeA. Approval New and Revised Positions: Dr. Horacio Sosa presented item 23 for approval.Item 23:Resolved that the Board approve the following new and revised positions descriptions: Chief Academic Officer – RevisedCollege Access Coordinator- RevisedDirector of Band-Instructional – revisedBuilding Manager/Principal (K-3) – Revised9
Director of High School/Students Success – NewVice Principal, 4-8/STEM Leader – NewInstructional Principal, K-3 – RevisedAssistant Academic Officer and Principal for STEM K-12thAdministrative Assistant - RevisedSeconded by Hector Nieves.AYES: 9NAYS: 0ABS: 0Christine Karlsson presented items 24 through 33 for Board approval.B. New AppointmentsItem 24:Resolved that the Board appoint the following individuals:NamePosition/BuildingLocationAlyssa MarreroKindergarten TeacherMoira LaffertyKindergarten TeacherElementary Teacher - 3rdGradeElementary MusicTeacher4-8 Vice Principal &STEM LeaderDirector ofBand/InstructionalMichele FitzgeraldAndrew MennoKaitlyn McWilliamsCharlene BooneJenny MelnikovskyLisa Lozada-ShawHarpreet KaurIan FallstichRafael RomanMelendezVivian TorresOmar SimpsonArt Teacher 4th - 8thSocial Worker (10month)Social Worker (10month)Assistant AcademicOfficer & Principal forSTEM K-12Chief Academic OfficerTeacher of Spanish HighSchoolTitle 1 Director of HighSchool & -20202019-2020Salary 50,000.00 50,000.00 63,000.00 50,000.00 85,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 48,000.00 50,000.00 125,000.00 140,000.00 1-140-100-101-04043 2020Account 000-219-104-0006611-120-100-101-030432019-2020C. Approval of Internal Appointment/Contract ModificationsItem 25:Resolved that the Board approve the following internal position appointments:10
NameTermRevised PositionsBuilding ManagerPrincipal K-3College AccessCoordinatorParent EngagementCoordinatorBarbara DunlapAyers, AmirMaria Cruz2019-2020Upper STEM2019-2020Salary 73,146.72Account Code11-000-240-103-0405211-000-240-110-03052 55,000NA100,000.00Further resolved that the Board approve modification of the following contracts from 12 to 10-monthterms:NameStephanie MaterraMcKenzie MillerTermModification12month to 10 monthContract12month to 10 monthContract2019-20202019-2020Salary 57,000 57,000Account Code11-000-213-100-0406611-000-213-100-02066D. Excellence in Teaching BonusesItem 26:Resolved that the Board approve the following bonuses for Teaching Improvement:NameAmountBrittany Forsythe, 1st Grade 200Jusine Cuneo, 2nd Grade 200Nicole Maenner, 4th Grade 200Christopher McCrum, 9th Grade 200Scott Davis, 11th Grade 200Maria Orlina, 2nd Grade 200Marie Green, 5th Grade 200Ashley Hudock, Kindergarten 200Helen Redmond, 12th Grade 200Katherine Jankowski, 10th, Grade 200Patricia Harkins, 7th Grade 200Jennifer Mooney, 8th Grade 200Stephanie Aspenburg, 6th Grade 200Ted Evans, 7th Grade 200Carole Pearson, 4th - 8th 200E. Summer AppointmentsItem 27: Resolved that the Board approve appointment of the following individuals for summer positions:11
NameVivian TorresGlen ButterworthSonia ChughSummer ColesAmanda DacenkoJohn DurneyRyan KochMaria OrlinaJessica PetrutzHelen RedmondRay RossiAmy SchulticeRandolph SmithSusan StonebackMarissa YakerRichard MarinoWilliam SkipperAutumn PriceNanikah JacksonContract/Start DatePositionCurriculumWriting/ReJuly 8 - August 1organization for(8am - 1pm)Spanish Department9-12 at STEAM HSJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)K-3 at STEM Lower/July 8 - August 19-12 at STEAM HS(8am - 1pm)InstructionK-3 at STEM Lower/July 8 - August 14-8 at STEM Upper(8am - 1pm)Instruction9-12 at STEAM HS/K-3 at STEM Lower/July 8 - August 234-8 at STEM Upper(8am - 2:30pm)Instruction4-8 at STEM UpperJuly 8 - August 1Elementary Instruction(8am - 1pm)9-12 at STEAM HSJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)K-3 at STEM LowerJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)4-8 at STEM Upper/July 8 - August 239-12 at STEAM HS(8am - 2:30pm)Instruction9-12 at STEAM HSJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)9-12 at STEAM HSJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)4-8 at STEM UpperJuly 8 - August 1Elementary Instruction(8am - 1pm)9-12 at STEAM HSJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)K-3 at STEM LowerJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)K-3 at STEM LowerJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)K-3 at STEM Lower/4-8 at STEM Upper/July 8 - August 19-12 at STEAM HS(8am - 1pm)Instruction9-12 at STEAM HSJuly 8 - August 1Instruction(8am - 1pm)Summer AidesJuly 8 - August 1Classroom Aide(8am - 1pm)July 8 - August 1Classroom Aide(8am - 1pm)Hourly/PerDayAccount Numbers 30.00/hour11-000-221-110-0006611-422-100-101-00043 30.00/hour11-422-100-101-00043 30.00/hour11-422-100-101-00043 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 15.00/hour -101-0004312
Hourly/PerContract/Start DatePositionDayGifted & Talented Enrichment Summer ProgramNameJuly 8 - August 1(8am - 1pm)July 8 - August 1Rising 3rd - 4th Grade(8am - 1pm)July 8 - August 1Rising 5th - 6th Brade(8am - 1pm)July 8 - August 1Rising 7th - 8th Grade(8am - 1pm)Rising 9th - 11thJuly 8 - August 1Grade(8am - 1pm)LEAP Work StudyVasquez, SilviaRising 1st - 2nd GradeGoodman, BethHeintz,SandraJohnson, TheodoreBivona, BrookeLEAP Rising 11thGradeLEAP Rising 10thGradeMorales, MiaNguyen, HaoMendez, Shaline 30.00/hour 30.00/hour 15.00/hour 30.00/hourJuly 8 - July 29 (8am- 1pm)July 8 - July 29 (8am- 1pm)July 8 - July 29 (8am- 1pm)July 8 - July 29 (8am- 1pm)LEAP Rising SeniorHinson, Tylid 30.00/hourLEAP Rising Senior 12.00/hour 12.00/hour 12.00/hour 12.00/hourAccount 422-200-100-0006611-422-200-100-00066F. Payment of StipendsItem 28: Resolved that the Board approve payment of the following stipends for co-curricular activities:NameAssignmentCompensationMichael DinouvaAssistant Coach Boys Sarah HorneffCoach Volleyball 5,000.00Scott DavisCoach Soccer (Boys) 5,000.003,000.00G. Appointment of Instructional LeadersItem 29:Resolved that the Board appoint the following individuals as Instructional Leaders for 20192020:NameStipendPrimary K-2Account CodeHelen Bennett - Kindergarten 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Melissa Cloherty - 1st Grade 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043 5,000Intermediate 4-811-190-100-106-XD-043Amanda Carpenter – Grade 3 ELA 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Chrys Meslar - Grade 3 Math 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Justine Cuneo - 2nd Grade13
NameStipendAccount CodeNicole Maenner – Grade 4 ELA 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Kristen Perrine – Grade 4 Math 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Christine Skalka 5th Grade – ELA 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Matthew Steen – Grade 5 Math 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Amy Shultice- 6 grade Math 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Erica Jacobs – 5 grade ELA 5,000High School11-190-100-106-XD-043William Skipper – ELA Chair 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Melvin Monte – Math Chair 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Scott Davis – Science Chair 5,000Special Areas11-190-100-106-XD-043Michael Rhea – Social Science/LiberalArts ChairNina Speart – Art Chair 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Vivian Torres - Teacher Leader 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043Sarah Hornef, Special Ed 5,00011-190-100-106-XD-043ththH. Staff RenewalsItem 30:Resolved that the Board approve renewal of the following staff for 2019-2020.Further resolved that the Board approve a district - wide salary freeze for administrative andsupport staff as reflected in the new salaries for 19-20:NameJob TitleSalaryAccount NumbersAgron, NormaDirector of P.E.R.T95,000.0011-000-211-100-00-066Agusto, RaulFacilities Mechanic75,000.0011-000-262-100-00-066Alejandro, BrendaCustodian27,703.9111-000-262-100-00-066Ali, AngelicaInstructional Assist21,210.0011-190-100-106-IA-044Alvardo, AnibalAlvardo, KassandraEduc Safety MonitorDean of 000-240-110-00-052Begley, GraceEnrollment Specialis50,275.7811-000-211-100-00-066Benito, CharlesAssessment Director96,000.0011-000-221-102-00-066Boone Gbesi, VeronicaDir Curr Instr PD130,000.0011-000-230-100-00-052Centeno, EdwinFacilities Mechanic45,000.0011-000-262-100-00-066Cintron, o, DianaAssistant Director70,338.1811-000-211-100-00-066Crowley, OctaviusInstructional Assist21,210.0011-000-217-100-00-066Cruz, GuillermoCustodian51,000.0011-000-262-100-00-06614
NameJob TitleCruz, Villa , FatimahParent Engagement Coordinator45,000.0011-000-211-173-00-066Davis MildredHR Mgr- Dir HR85,000.0011-000-251-100-HR-052DeJesus, EdwinEduc Safety Monitor-26,114.0011-000-266-110-OP-066DeJesus, GriseidaInstructional Assist30,747.5611-190-100-106-IA-044DeJesus, , ManuelChief Op Officer160,000.0011-000-251-100-OP-052DePrince, JacquelineOffice Manager52,000.0011-800-330-100-09-066DeSiano, MassimoIT k, KimberlyAsst to SBA-Grant Manager72,887.2611-000-251-100-BO-053Gonzalez, MariaBus Driver36,414.0011-000-270-160-00-066Graeber, BrittanySocial Worker55,000.0011-000-219-104-00-066Granger, n, LynnInstructional z, NilsaCustodian26,114.0011-000-262-100-00-066Henry, ez Diaz, Leda70,000.0011-800-330-100-09-066Hinchliffe, RobertAssociate Director Health &WellnessIT Specialist61,200.0011-000-252-100-TC-052Houguet, TugbaDirector of ESL90,040.5411-000-221-102-00-066Hunt, SylviaBus Driver41,328.3611-000-270-160-00-066Ibeneche, LindaEduc Safety 000-251-100-BO-052Bus. AdminstratorSalaryAccount NumbersJohnson, BeverlyPayroll Manager60,000.0011-000-251-100-BO-053Jones, PaulEduc Safety Monitor-26,114.0011-000-266-110-OP-066Ledezma, siga, AbigalParent Engagement Coordinator45,000.0011-000-211-173-00-066Lunn, ScottVice Principal84,000.0611-000-240-103-03-052Maddrey, ShanellInstructional Principal K-3100,000.0011-000-240-103-01-052Maldonado Guemarez,AlbaMaratea, StephanieInstructional Assist35,000.0011-190-100-106-IA-044Clinic LPN Nurse60,000.0011-000-213-100-04-066Matthews, TamekaDr. of Special Ed118,820.8020-252-200-103-00Mccauley, ClaraClinic LPN Nurse48,410.0011-800-330-100-09-066Mcfadden, TonyaInstructional Assist21,846.3020-237-100-106-00Mendez Guzman, AdaCustodian26,114.0011-000-262-100-00-066Mendez, , MakenzieClinic Sch Nurse60,000.0011-000-213-100-02-06615
NameJob TitleSalaryAccount NumbersMiranda, RafaelDirector of PRACC/VAPA55,000.0011-800-330-100-PR-066Molina, JozianAsst to the Pincipal48,925.0011-000-240-110-02-052Nieves, Jy'isha45,000.0011-000-230-105-00-066Nunez, CarmenNunez, NellybelAdmin Assist to Dir. ofCurr/Instruction & HROffice ManagerOffice 00-240-105-02-053Ortiz, z, JoseCustodian34,552.3811-000-262-100-00-066Otero, LuzCustodian27,864.5911-000-262-100-00-066Paduani Gomez,StephaniePettiford, TatianaFamily/Coll Acc Fell45,000.0011-000-218-110-00-066Educ Safety es,StevensonPondexter, AlishaDirector onal Assist21,210.0011-190-100-106-IA-044Ramos, ThaliaEduc Safety Monitor27,500.0011-000-266-110-OP-066Rivera, DennisEduc Safety Monitor60,000.0011-000-266-110-OP-066Rivera, JuanFacilities Mechanic60,600.0011-000-262-100-00-066Rivera, LidiaOffice Manager41,662.9211-000-240-105-03-053Rivera, MelissaInstructional Assist21,210.0011-000-217-100-00-066Rivera, VelminaChief Medical Office250,000.0011-800-330-100-09-066Roberts, Marchelle53,370.4811-000-218-110-00-066Rocco, EliseAssociate Director, CollegeAccessInstructional Superv K-8 ELA82,400.0020-237-200-102-00Rodriguez, JoanInstructional Assist28,013.2811-190-100-106-IA-044Rojas, EliotEduc Safety Monitor30,000.0011-000-266-110-OP-066Roman-Colon, MichelleOffice Manager63,036.0011-000-251-100-OP-053Sandoval, iago, RamonInstructional Superv K-12 Math96,500.0020-237-200-102-00Santos, KrizaClinical Program Ass35,321.0011-800-330-100-09-066Siminski, DonnaDir of Acct & Ops110,000.0011-000-240-110-00-052Torres, es, GinaOffice Manager38,568.2411-000-240-105-01-053Torres, la, tington, MauriceEduc Safety Monitor-30,000.0011-000-266-110-OP-066Wilson, TiaCustodian26,114.0011-000-262-100-00-066Young, GeorgeEduc Safety Monitor-28,500.0011-000-266-110-OP-066Zayas, EmmanuelDirector FSC & WC83,000.0011-000-218-104-00-06616
I. Terminations/Resignations/RetirementsItem 31:Resolved that the Board approve the terminations or separations of the following staff:Effective DateNamePositionKhaled RezaSocial Studies6/27/2019Larry YoungDirector of Facilities5/17/2019Shirley Saed5th Grade Math/Science6/27/2019Elisabel Laluz5/31/2019Daniel BlackmanSocial WorkerHS Business(Economics,Marketing/Management)George RodriguezCustodian5/14/2019Ashley LewisCustodian5/20/2019Ada QuinonesCustodian5/23/2019Keren OcasioMusic - Elementary6/27/2019Brittany ForsytheFirst Grade Teacher6/27/2019Morgan O'BrienSpecial Ed/ESL Upper6/27/2019Caleb BettonAna Rodriguez (Revised resignationdate)Reading Specialist Elementary6/27/2019Claudia SepulvedaGuidance Support6/21/2019Jennifer Mooney7th & 8th Grade Mathematics6/20/2019Dana Cielseski6th Grade Math/Science6/28/20196/27/20196/13/2019Chief of StaffJ. Leaves of AbsenceItem 32:Resolved that the Board approve the following leaves of absence:NamePositionLidia RiveraOffice Manager UpperTerm06/282019-0809/2019K. Specialized Training/PD ApprovalItem 33: Resolved that the Board approve the following staff to participate in specialized training/PD:NAMENAME OFWORKSHOP/SEMINARLOCATIONDATE (S) & TIME17
Tameka MatthewsNJDOE StatewideConference: Equity for AllThe College of NJ7/31/19Maria CruzFatima DaleAbigail LoaisigaDiana CrespoKimberly FitzpatrickMcKinney-Vento HomelessEducation 102Gloucester CountyInstitute ofTechnology5/16/19IDEA Grant ApplicationSession6/10/19Kathleen JacksonHillDonna SiminskiTameka MatthewsIDEA Grant ApplicationSessionLenape RegionalDistrict OfficesShamong, NJLenape RegionalDistrict OfficesShamong, NJSeconded by Dr. Michael Palis.Roll Call:Item Item2324Dr. GloriaYES YESBonilla-SantiagoJonathanYES YESGonzalezJohn HallYES YESChristineYES YESKarlssonHector NievesYES YESGladys NovoaYES YESDr. MichaelYES YESPalisOmarYES YESSamaniegoDr. HoracioYES YESYESYESYESYESCurriculum CommitteeA. Academic Report on MAP Data: An update report on MAP data was provided.Dr. Horacio Sosa presented items 34-40 for Board approval.B. Credit Recovery Policy and Plan18
Item 34:WHEREAS, N.J.A.C 6A: 8-5.1 sets forth High School graduation requirements whichincludes the successful completion of no fewer than 120 credit in courses designed to meet allof the NJSLS, andWHEREAS, each district Board shall establish a process for granting of credits throughsuccessful completion of assessment that verify student achievement in meeting or exceedingthe NJSLS at the high school level, andWHEREAS, as District board of education shall award a State-endorsed high school diplomato prospective graduates who have net all of the requirements adopted in accordance withN.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1(a) or (c) of (d), andWHEREAS, LEAP Academy University Charter School was established to provide collegereadiness through the provision of a rigorous STEM based curricula and holistic supportservices through it Center of Excellence, nowWHEREAS, LEAP Academy University Charter School has had a 100% graduation rate and100% college placement record in its senior class for 14 consecutive years, andWHEREAS, the NJDOE has developed a School Performance Report and School TieredRanking System that scores all charter schools on its 4-year and 5-year graduation rates andcan issue probation to school when graduation rates fall below the school’s annual projected4-year graduation rate, now, therefore,BE IT RESOLVED by the LEAP Academy University Charter School Board of Trustees thatin order to ensure the successful completion of the high school graduation requirements andLEAP’s 100% graduation target a credit recovery plan will be presented to Board of Trusteesannually to attends to the following:1. Identifies the academic indicators that will be monitored weekly in order to identifystudents at-risk of failing a course;2. Identifies the staff
School of Business Early College Partnership 300/credit TBD Rutgers University School of Nursing Early College Partnership 250/credit TBD Rowan University Early College Partnership 185/credit TBD Dr. David Salas Faculty Consultant - Fab Lab 32,500/annual 11-190-100-320-00-045 Diamante Group Data Analysis 50,000 Title IA
