BOARD OF TRUSTEES LADY LIBERTY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Newark, New Jersey AGENDA Lady Liberty Academy (Cafeteria) November 17, 2015 746 Sandford Avenue 5:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. SUNSHINE ANNOUNCEMENT: In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 Announcement, I wish to announce that: The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of, and to attend meetings of, public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Lady Liberty Academy Charter School Board of Trustees has caused notice of this meeting to be advertised by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the parents notice board in the school, published and/or transmitted to the Star-Ledger and El Nuevo Coqui newspapers, to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools, and posted on the school s web site. III. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL X Ms. Mitchell X Dr. Duff X Mr. Thomas x Ms. Henderson Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Quorum? Y N V. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Motion to approve: Aye. (M.) Thomas, (S.) Duff, Mitchell No. none Abs. none A. RESOLVED:, in the county of Essex, New Jersey, hereby approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Lady Liberty Academy Board of Trustees. Name Term Henderson, Jessica November 17, 2015 to November 16, 2017 Montgomery, Kelli November 17, 2015 to November 16, 2017
Page 2 of 6 VI. SCHOOL GOOD NEWS PRESENTATION Grades K 5: Substantial Signs of Success VII. REPORTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT Status of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Monthly Data Update Grade Approved Grade Level Capacity 2015-16 Student Enrollment Enrolled Students as of 10/30/2015 Enrolled Students as of 10/14/2015 Remaining Vacancies to Meet Approved Capacity Students on Waitlist as of 10/30/2015 K 54 47 45 9 2 1 54 51 52 2 5 2 54 57 57-3 3 3 54 56 56-2 5 4 54 50 53 1 3 5 54 50 52 2 2 6 54 52 55-1 2 7 48 45 47 1 2 8 48 43 48 0 1 Total 474 451 465 9 25 Budgeted Enrollment 450 SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Finance Report Technology Report Facilities Report COMMITTEE REPORTS Parent Involvement Committee Chair M. Mitchell VIII. MINUTES RESOLVED:, in the county of Essex, New Jersey, hereby approves the minutes of the October 20, 2015 Board of Trustees meeting.
Page 3 of 6 IX. PUBLIC COMMENTARY The meeting is open to the public for comment on items on or off the agenda (limited to 5 minutes per person). X. ACTION ITEMS A. Personnel - Motion to approve as a consent agenda A1-A4: Aye. (M.) Thomas, (S.) Duff, Mitchell No. none Abs. none A1. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Lady New Jersey hereby approves the New Hires of the following employees effective on the corresponding hire dates: Name Position Date of Hire Salary Thompson, John D. Special Education Teacher 11-10-2015 $37,612.00 (pro-rated from $52,000.00) A2. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Lady Liberty Academy School Board of Trustees, in the county of Essex, New Jersey herby approves the position changes for the following employee. Name Former Position New Position Effective Date Salary Handford, Delores Custodian One-on-one Aide 10/28/2015 $19,054.00 (pro-rated from $25,000.00) A3. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Lady New Jersey hereby accepts the resignation of the following employees. Name Former Position Effective Date Tillery-Hayes, Everlyn Middle School Math Teacher 11/03/2015 A4. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Lady New Jersey hereby approves stipends for the following positions: Name Position Effective Date Stipend Amount Anderson, Gary Basketball Coach 11/18/2015 $1,500.00 Dubose-Stone Breakfast Aide 11/2/2015 $15.00 per day (not to exceed $2385.00) Jazz Band Sponsor 11/18/2015 $35.00 per hour (not to exceed $3640.00) Hill, Adrean Step Team Coach 10/26/2015 $1500.00
Page 4 of 6 McLaughlin, Lindsay Severance, Gregory National Junior Honor Society Sponsor Jazz Band Teacher 11/18/2015 $1500.00 11/18/2015 $50.00 per hour (not to exceed $7800.00) Thomas, Victor Girls Basketball Coach 11/18/2015 $1500.00 Turner, Kristin Cheerleading Coach 11/2/2015 $3000.00 Urbanski, Jason Afterschool Club Sponsor 11/18/2015 $1500.00 Motion to amend agenda and separate A5 into to separate votes: Aye. (M.) Duff, (S.) Thomas, Mitchell No. none Abs. Henderson A5. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Lady New Jersey hereby approves the termination of the following employees. Motion to approve as a consent agenda: Aye. (M.) Thomas, (S.) Duff, Mitchell No. none Abs. Henderson Name Position Effective Date Dawud, Tisan Dean of Students 11/18/2015 Derios, Ursula Principal 11/18/2015 A6. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Lady New Jersey hereby approves the termination of the following employee. Motion to approve as a consent agenda: NO. (M.) Thomas, (S.) Duff, Mitchell AYE. none Abs. Henderson Name Position Effective Date Green, Benjamin 3 rd Grade Teacher 11/18/2015
Page 5 of 6 B. Finance Motion to approve as a consent agenda: Aye. (M.) Thomas, (S.) Duff, Mitchell No. none Abs. Henderson B1. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, Lady New Jersey, hereby approves the payment of the following list of bills: DATE AMOUNT BILL October 20, 2015 $186,776.19 Payroll Period #20 October 20, 2015 $14,421.34 ER Taxes Period #20 November 6, 2015 $183,695.77 Payroll Period # 21 November 6, 2015 $14,032.21 ER Taxes Period #21 Please see bill list. Please see bill list. C. Students Motion to approve as a consent agenda: Aye. (M.) Thomas, (S.) Duff, Mitchell No. none Abs. none C1. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, Lady New Jersey, hereby accepts the October 2015 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Incident Report. Five (5) incidents reported therein. C2. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, Lady New Jersey, hereby accepts the October 2015 Student Suspensions Report. Thirteen (13) incidents reported therein. D. Policy Motion to approve as a consent agenda: Aye. (M.) Duff, (S.) A.Thomas, Mitchell No. none Abs. none D1. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, Lady New Jersey, hereby approves of a staff holiday party to be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015. D2. RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, Lady New Jersey, hereby approves a calendar change to close school for staff members on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. XI. NEW BUSINESS Board Retreat Board Member Recruitment Committee Assignments
Page 6 of 6 XII. FOLLOW-UP/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREAS: The Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, permits the Board of Trustees to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters, now, therefore be it RESOLVED: The Board of Trustees will adjourn to closed session at 10:30PM to discuss: 1. Pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which the Board is, or may become, a party; 2. Matters falling within the attorney-client privilege; and 3. A matter involving the employment of an employee who has not requested discussion in the public portion of this meeting. RESOLVED: The Board of Trustees will return from private session at 11:25PM. Meeting Adjourned at 11:35pm Motion to adjourn: Aye. (M.) Thomas, (S.) Duff, Mitchell, Henderson No. none Abs. Next Meeting: December 15, 2015 5:30 p.m. Lady Liberty (Cafeteria)