opening of schools bulletin 2009-10

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Dr. Steve Gallon III

Superintendent Of Schools

Opening of Schools Bulletin



District Opening of Schools Bulletin

• Cover Page • Opening of Schools Letter (Superintendent) • Mission Statement • 2009-2010 DSP Goals and Metrics

• District Offices & Key Departments • Schools & Principals • ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

o Affirmative Action o Certification o Code of Conduct and Dress o District Acceptable Cell Phone Usage o District Acceptable Internet Use o Employee Assistance Program o Employee Evaluations o Employee Tardiness o Fire and emergency Drills o

Grievance Procedures o Leave of Absences o Media Issueso Nepotismo Parental Contact Logo Permission to Leave Early o Personnel Files o Protocols o PTO/Parental Involvemento Reporting Absences o Reporting Incidents o School Security and Safety o School Uniforms o Search/Seizure/Expanded Searcho Smoking Prohibitiono Staff Behavioro Technology & Inventoryo Transfer Request o Truancy o Workers Compensation

• BUSINESS OPERATIONSo Clubs/Organization Fundraising o Health Benefits o Payroll & Direct Deposit/Check Distribution o Purchasing Procedures o School Maintenance & Cleanliness o School Attendance Reporting Requirementso Student Transportation for Field Trips o Use of Grant Funds o Use of School Facilities

• EDUCATIONAL SERVICESo At-Risk/Dropout Prevention o Bilingual Education o Certification- Mentoring Program o Classroom Management/Student Discipline o Data Analysis



o Electives-Fine Arts & Practical Arts o Evaluation of Student Progress o Field Trip Procedures & Timelines o Fire & Emergency Drills o Gifted & Talented o Grade Reporting o Gradebooks/Genesis

o Home Instruction o Homework o Language Arts o Lesson Plans o Mathematics o NJCCCS o Parental Reporting of Student Progress o Preschool o Preschool/Kindergarten o Professional Development & Training o Promotion/Retention o Pupil Progression Services o Science o Social Studies o Special Education o Student Intervention and Family Support Services (SIFSS)o School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP)o Student Dress o Student Folders/Portfolios o Student Services/Counseling o Student Suspension o Summer School

• 2009-2010 School Calendar • District Master Calendar •

District Testing Calendar (State Mandated, College, & Interim)



Plainfield Public

Schools

The Plainfield Public Schools

In Partnership With Its Community,

Shall Do Whatever It Takes For Every Student

To Achieve High Academic Standards

No Alibis! No Excuses! No Exceptions!



Plainfield Public Schools

2009 -2010 District Strategic Plan Metrics

GOAL 1 METRIC

LEARNING

OUTCOMES

Implementation of Continuous Improvement Model (CIM)

Number of Trained Staff in CIM

Implementation of Instructional Program Reviews

Number of Teachers/Staff Trained in Special Education Mandates & Procedures

Expanded Mainstreaming in all Schools

Expanded Inclusion Models District wide

Implementation of Vertical Articulation Plan

Implementation of Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies Program

Decreased Dropout Rate

Increased Graduation Rate

Strengthened Transitional Program & ProcessIncreased Percent of Students Increasing Academic Performance

Improved Attendance Rate

Decrease Suspension Rate

Number of Schools making AYP

Increased Percent of ELL Students making Proficiency or Above

Increased Percent of Special Education Students making Proficiency or Above

Increased Number of Students Taking ACT & SAT

Implementation of District-wide Assessment Program

Number of Staff Trained in Assessment & Data Analysis

Increased Number of Students in Gifted & Honors

Implementation of District-wide Literacy Plan

Implementation of Structured Summer School Program

Implementation of Teen Leadership Summit

Implementation District-wide Master Scheduling and Articulation Plan

Implementation of Pupil Progression Plan

Expansion of In-District SPED Programs




2009-2010 District Strategic Plan Metrics

GOAL 2 METRICHUMANRESOURCES

Implementation of District-wide Professional Development Plan

Strengthened Professional Learning Communities

Number of Staff Trained participating Site Based Professional Development

Implementation of Orientation & Induction Program & Process for New and beginningTeachers

Teacher Retention Rate

Increased Number of College Interns

Implementation of Leadership Development and Succession Management Program(Plainfield Leadership Program)

Implementation of Administrator Performance, Assessment, & Evaluation System

Implementation of Superintendents Circle of ExcellenceDevelopment of Faculty Bulletin/Handbook

Provision of Customer Service Training

Provision of Security Training

Implementation of “Breakfast with the Boss “Initiative

Implementation of “On-Site Higher Education” Programs/Partnerships




2009–2010 District Strategic Plan Metrics

GOAL 3 METRICBUSINESSPRACTICES

Number of Staff Trained in School & District Budget Management

Implementation of a School Allocation Plan

Strengthen/revise district’s long range facility plan

Revision and dissemination district operations manual

Expanded In-District Contracted Program

Develop Telephone Use Monitoring Plan

Implementation of Electronic Textbook Purchasing & Inventory Procedures

Reduced Number of Audit Findings

Expanded use of New Payroll SystemDevelop Cleaning Plan for Hourly Custodial Staff

Implementation of a new Finance Operational manual

Exploration of Refinancing of District Debt

Implementation an electronic work order system

Strengthened the District wide Technology inventory and Accountability Plan

Increased Competitive Grant Revenue Sources




2009 -2010 District Strategic Plan Metrics

GOAL 4 METRICSAFELEARNINGENVIRONMENT

Revised Student Code of Conduct

Strengthened/Expanded Crisis Management Plan

Continue/Strengthen Expanded Search/Detection Plan

Develop Health Threat Intervention/Response Plan




2009 - 2010District Strategic Plan Metrics

GOAL 5 METRICCOMMUNITY &

FAMILYENGAGEMENT

Increased Number of Parents Attending Parent Night/School Events

Increased Number of Community Partnerships

Increased Number of Educational & school Volunteers

Increased Number of Town Hall Meetings

Increased Number of Students participating in Health Services/Programs

Implementation of the District wide Marketing Plan

Increased Number of Parents Attending Parent Night/School Events

Expanded the Principal for a Day Project

Expanded the Boss for a Day Project

Implementation of the Adopt-a-School Program

Develop Adopt-a-Student Mentoring Program

Increased the Number of College/University Partnerships (MOU)

Enhanced Electronic Newsletter

Implementation of the Quarterly Parent Nights

Develop Electronic Student Transfer Procedures

Implementation of Family Involvement Day

Improved District Website

Implementation of the Monthly messages from Superintendent toparents/community on district website

Implementation of the State of the District Address

Increase parents in PTO District Wide (Schools)



Plainfield Public SchoolsServices and Schools

Dr. Steve Gallon III, Superintendent of Schools – (908) 731-4350

Dr. Garnell Bailey, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services (908) 731-4331

Public Information and Marketing (908) 731-4333Human Resources and Support Services (908) 731-4328Information Technology and Support Services (908) 731-4365School Safety and District Security (908) 731-4331Student Truancy and Support Services (908) 731-4282

Ms. Angela Kemp, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services (908) 731-4424

Assessment, Data Collection and School Improvement (908) 731-4374Bilingual Education and ESOL (908) 731-4446Early Childhood Programs and Services (908) 731-4372Educational Services (908) 731-4383Pupil Progression Services (908) 731-4251Professional Development and Support Services (908) 731-4380Special Education, Gifted and Psychological Services (908) 731-4379Student Intervention and Family Support Services (908) 731-4360

o Plainfield Center for Stronger Families (Family Success Center)(908) 731-4272o School Based Youth Services Program (908) 731-4361

Mr. Gary Ottmann, Business Administrator (908) 731-4344

Accounting/Purchasing (908) 731-4338Compensation Administration (908) 731-4322Grant Administration (908) 731-4373Student Accounting (908) 731-4321District Facilities and Grounds (908) 731-4356Transportation (908) 731-4351



School Phone ListingAll telephone numbers are in area code 908

Assistant Superintendent,Educational Services

1200 Myrtle Avenue07063

731-4424 Angela Kemp, Ed.S

Assistant Superintendent,

Administrative Services

1200 Myrtle Avenue

07063

731-4331 Garnell V. Bailey, Ph.D

Barlow 2 Farragut Road, 07060 731-4300 Caryn D. Cooper

Emerson 305 Emerson Avenue, 07062 731-4205 Janet R. Grooms

Evergreen 1033 Evergreen Avenue, 07060 731-4260 Wilson Aponte, Ed. S

Jefferson 1750 West Front Street, 07063 731-4250 Christy Oliver-Hawley

Stillman 201 West Fourth Street, 07062 731-4240 Mark A. Williams

Washington 427 Darrow Avenue, 07060 731-4230 Kwame W. Asante

Woodland 730 Central Avenue, 07062 731-4290 Kathleen Gorski

Elementary Schools (K-6)

K-8 Centers

Cedarbrook 1049 Central Avenue, 07060 731-4280 Frank Asante

Clinton 1302 West Fourth Street,07060 731-4220 BJ BrownJohnson

Cook 739 Leland Avenue, 07062 731-4215 John A. Martucci

Intermediate Schools (6-8)

Hubbard 661 West Eighth Avenue, 07060 731-4320 Gwynetta Y. Joe

Maxson 920 East Seventh Street 731-4310 Anthony Jenkins

Plainfield Academy forthe Arts & Advanced

Studies (PAAAS)

1700 West Front Street 731-4421 Angela Bento(Vice Principal)

High Schools (9-12)

Barack ObamaAcademy for Academic

& Civic Development(BOAACD)

209 Berckman Street, 07062 731-4270 Shirley Johnson-Tucker

Plainfield High 950 Park Avenue, 07060 731-4390 Brian Bilal, Ed. D




Affirmative Action“Board of Education guarantees to all persons equal access to all categories of

employment, retention and advancement in this district, regardless of race, creed, color,national origin, ancestry, age, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status,domestic partnership status, familial status, liability for service in the Armed Forces ofthe United States, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, makeavailable the results of a genetic test.” Policy 4111.1/4211.1

CertificationPursuant to New Jersey Statutes Title 18A:6-40, the term “qualifying academiccertificate” shall be applicable to any certificate issued by the Commissioner ofEducation certifying that the person to whom the certificate is issued has had thepreliminary academic education required by the rules of the supreme court or by anylaw of the state. The District’s Office of Licensing and Credentials is available to assistwith questions and provide tracking assistance with respect all applications and staterequired documents for certification. Policy 4112.2

Code of Conduct and DressThe District believes that employees serve as role models for the children of its schoolsand help shape the students’ attitude and values concerning neatness, pride,cleanliness and acceptable behaviors. Therefore, all employees are expected toobserve standards of professional dress and behavior at all times. Refer to PlainfieldBoard of Education approved Policy 4119.22 .

District Acceptable Cell Phone UsageAll requests for cell phones to be issued by the Plainfield Public School District aresubject to review and approval by designated administrative staff. Assigned equipmentis to be used for work-related purposes only. It is not authorized for personal use. It isthe responsibility of the assignee to maintain the phone and accessories issued tohim/her in good working order. Phone must be kept charged at all times and remain onduring and outside of working hours as required by each administrator. Liability fordamage to or loss of the assigned phone and accessories (e.g., headsets, chargers,etc.) and for billing overages beyond the district approved service plan is the soleresponsibility of the assignee. A headset for hands-free operation must be used whilestaff members operate a vehicle when performing work-related duties inside andoutside of the district. Phones must be returned with all assigned accessories. Anyviolations and/or may result in the suspension/termination of assigned phones.



District Acceptable Internet UseThe Internet is a worldwide network of computers that contains millions of pages ofinformation. Users are cautioned that many of these pages include offensive, sexuallyexplicit, and inappropriate material. Even innocuous search requests may lead to sites

with highly offensive content. Additionally, having an e-mail address on the internet maylead to receipt of unsolicited e-mail containing offensive content. Users accessing theinternet do so at their own risk and the District is not responsible for material viewed ordownloaded by users from the Internet. To minimize these risks, use of the Internet atPlainfield Public School District is to be used for legitimate District business purposes.Users are provided access to the computer network to assist them in the performanceof their jobs. Additionally, all Users have a responsibility to use District resources andthe Internet in a professional, lawful and ethical manner. Abuse of the computernetwork or the Internet, may result in disciplinary action, including possible termination,and civil and/or criminal liability. Policy 2142.10/6142.10

Employee Assistance ProgramThe Plainfield Board of Education recognizes that there are times when employees and /or their families can benefit from consultation with professionals in the mental healthfield. Employees of the district may seek assistance with various services throughHuman Resources, following official hiring. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP)provides assessment, referral, and short-term counseling services. Employees maycontact the UMDNJ, University Behavioral HealthCare staff that will assist in making anappointment. Evening hours are also available. To make an appointment or to speakwith a counselor, call one of the offices between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday.

• Piscataway: (732) 235-5930

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Newark: (973) 972-5429• Voorhees: 1-800-734-2116

Employee EvaluationsA non-tenured teacher shall be evaluated at least three (3) times a year and a tenuredteacher shall be evaluated at least once (1) a year in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3 etseq., as is or may be amended. A secretary shall be evaluated at least once a year.Custodial employees shall be evaluated at least once a year. The evaluation shall bededuced to writing within ten (10) work days from being completed, and a copy providedto the employee. The employee shall be free to append comments within ten (10) work

days after it is reduced to writing and the employee receives a copy thereof. All newnon-certificated employees shall be evaluated at least three (3) times during the firstyear of employment by the appropriate supervisor or his/her administrative designee.After the first year, no employee shall be evaluated less than once a year by theappropriate supervisor/administrative designee. In all cases, the evaluator may discussthe employee's performance with others (e.g., teachers, head custodians, coordinators,and other administrators) in order to complete the evaluation. All evaluations shall bededuced to writing and a copy provided to the employee within ten (10) working days



from being completed. The employee shall be free to append comments to theevaluation and must do so within ten (10) working days from the receipt of theevaluation. All evaluation reports shall be in a format established by the Board ofEducation which shall include strengths, weaknesses and specific suggestions forimprovement. Policy 4116

Employee TardinessThe District expects every employee to contribute towards learning outcomes and to theoverall operational effectiveness. All employees are expected to come to work on time.Employees who are excessively tardy may be subject to disciplinary action, includingbut not limited to the withholding of increment and/or termination.

Fire and Emergency DrillsPursuant to New Jersey Statutes Title 18A:41-1, every principal of a school of two ormore rooms or of one room, when located above the first story of a building shall haveat least two fire drills each month within the school hours of operation and shall require

all teachers of the school whether occupying a building of one or more stories, to keepall doors and exits of their respective rooms and buildings unlocked during the schoolhours. Where schools have been provided with fire escapes, they shall be used by apart or all of the pupils performing every fire drill.

Grievance ProceduresPursuant to the current contract PEA or PASA, the grievance procedures are defined asan appeal by an employee or the Association of the interpretations, application, orviolation of the policies, agreements and administrative decisions affecting them. Thereare four steps involved with the grievance procedure, which should be taken in a timelymanner. Policies 4118.3/4218.3

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Level One – Submit written grievance to supervisor• Level Two - Appeal to Superintendent in writing• Level Three- Appeal to Board of Education by Association

• Level Four - Request for arbitration

Leave of AbsencesAll employees requesting any type of leave of absence must be approved by thePlainfield Board of Education. Leave of Absence Forms can be obtained from theDistricts’ website or a hard copy is available in the Office of Administrative Services.Policy 4150/4250

Media IssuesThe Board encourages public presentation of programs, policies and progress of theschools through press, radio and television. Building principals shall clear proposedpresentations with the Chief School Administrator. The Building principals shall ensurethat the parents/guardians of pupils who participate in such presentations are informed.Policy 1110



NepotismIn order to avoid both the reality and the appearance of conflict of interest inemployment, the Board will not appoint a relative of a Board member or of the ChiefSchool Administrator to any employment position in this district. The Board also directsthat no relative of a Board member or Chief School administrator shall be placed in

nomination for any vacant position. The Chief School Administrator shall notrecommend to the Board any relative of a Board member or of the chief Schooladministrator. Nor shall any person be considered for employment in any position inwhich he/she would come under the direct or indirect supervision of any relative. Policy 4112.8/4212.8

Parental Contact LogParents are essential to the success of their child’s learning and the parent contact logis designed to facilitate the communication made with parents. The contact log willenable the District to maintain the pertinent data as it relates to parental concerns andensure that there is documented follow up and resolution. The form requires the date,

parent contact information, name of the student(s), the school involved, the concern orissue, the action taken, follow-up required, and resolution.

Permission to Leave EarlyThe District expects every employee to contribute towards learning outcomes and theoverall operational effectiveness. Employees must obtain approved from the buildingPrincipal or Department Head with regards to leaving their respective work site early.The building principal or Department Head must notify Administrative Services if andwhen they have granted an employee permission to leave early.

Personnel FilesPersonnel files are intended to reflect the activity that occurs during the course of theyear for each employee. Copies of all documentation such as doctors’ notes,commendations/letters of reprimand, course completion certifications, etc. should beforwarded to the Human Resources Office for placement in employee files.Policy 4112.6/4212.6

ProtocolsThe Superintendent’s Office must be notified of any events and/or activities that willinvite and/or potentially involve Board Members and/or elected officials. Additionally, acopy of the letter of invitation and “draft” of the program should be forwarded to theSuperintendent’s Office prior to the event through the school principal. The protocol isas follows:

• Board President ( will recognize Board Members and or elected officials

• Superintendent will recognize members of Cabinet or Board Members or electedofficials in the absence of Board President or Vice President

• Elected Officials



Protocols (Internal to the District)The Superintendent’s Office should be notified of any events and/or activities that willinvite and potentially involve Board Members and/or elected officials. Additionally, acopy of the letter of invitation and “draft” of the program should be forwarded to the

Superintendents office. The protocol internal to the District is as follows:• Building based Principal or Supervisor• Director/Cabinet Member

• Administrative Services• Superintendent

PTO/Parental InvolvementShowing an interest in a child's education, setting high expectations for achievementand letting them know that there is belief in his or her abilities set a positive context forgrowth and achievement. Research reveals many benefits when parents are involvedin their child's education, including/ higher grades and test scores, better attitudes and

behavior; better school attendance, more homework completed, decreased placementin special education, increased likelihood of graduating from high school; and aincreased likelihood of enrolling in postsecondary education. Plainfield Public schoolsencourages and supports parental involvement.

Reporting AbsencesAll employees are required to record their absence(s) from work through the SubFindersystem every time an absence occurs. It is also the responsibility of employees torecord their absence within the allotted time, in most cases that would be no later than7:00 a.m. If it is too late to record an absence, employees must contact their buildingadministrator/attendance designee with the type of absence they will be using.

Employees who do not use the SubFinder system or continuously use the attendancedesignee to record absences will be charged each time they do not use the system torecord their absence. Policy 4151/4251

Reporting IncidentsAll incidents with regards to safety must be reported to the Superintendent’s Officeimmediately. A subsequent School Security Incident Report (SSIR) form must also becompleted. The SSIR is designed to enhance accountability and uniformity of reportingthroughout the State of New Jersey as it relates to school safety incidents. The SSIRform will be comprised of three pages which shall be forwarded via district e-mailed toMrs. Michele Gill, Confidential Secretary for Administrative Services. The SSIR report

must be completed within 1-2 business days from the time of the incident.

School Security and SafetyThe District strives to provide a safe, secure, professional, and clean environment forstudents, staff, and members of the community. Security staff is available to supportand assist during the school day and during evening programs. Any request for the useof additional security officers other than those assigned to a building must bepreapproved through the Office of Administrative Services prior to the event.



School UniformsThe Plainfield Public School District believes that student school uniforms have apositive effect on the educational climate. The implementation of a district-wide school

uniform program will create a positive learning environment, increase safety by havingall students easily identified, eliminate distractions from offensive material or styles wornby students, reduce peer pressure, increase learning and promote a sense of unity,pride and self esteem. Policy 5132.1

Expanded Search and DetectionA pupil’s person and possessions may be searched by a school official provided that theofficial has reasonable grounds to suspect that the search will turn up evidence that thepupil has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school. Policy 5145.12 The procedure is as follows:

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Each secondary school shall have a designated number of searches to beconducted during each week.

• Each secondary school shall ensure minimum classes are randomly selected.

• A pre-determined number of student lockers shall be systematically searchedeach week.

• School administrator/designee shall randomly through a scientific methoddetermine which classrooms within the facility shall be searched.

• A team of security officers accompanied with at least one administrator will usehand-held metal detection wands to ensure student compliance.

• Any identified contraband shall be confiscated and disposed of as perDistrict/school policy.

• On-site School Resource Officer (SRO) shall be “available” to assist ifsummoned by the school administrator.

• Immediately following the random search, the school administrator will completethe Expanded Security and Detection Reporting Form., keeping the original onfile at the school and forwarding a copy to Administrative Services; attn. Asst.Superintendent

Smoking ProhibitionTo promote the health and safety of all students and staff and to promote thecleanliness of school grounds, the Board prohibits all smoking our use of tobaccoproducts in all school facilities, vehicles and on all school grounds at all times.

Policy 3515

Staff BehaviorExpectation of staff is to conduct themselves as appropriate role models for pupils.When an employee, either within the schools or outside normal duties, createsconditions under which the proper operation of the schools is affected, the Board uponrecommendation of the Chief School Administrator and in accordance with statute shalldetermine whether such acts or lack of actions constitute conduct unbecoming a school



employee, and if so, will proceed against the employee in accordance with law.Unbecoming conduct sufficient to warrant Board review may result form a single flagrantincident or from a series of incidents.Policy 4119.22/4219.22

Technology InventoryThe Districts’ technology inventory process enables the Information Technology Teamto have a single consolidated account of the IT infrastructure, identify problems early,prioritize workload, and be proactive in support of servicing the Districts technologyneeds. All District hardware and software must be managed and maintained throughappropriate inventory controls.

Transfer RequestsPursuant to the current contract Article XXVIII C.1., any employee desiring a voluntarytransfer shall make an application in writing. District employees requesting to betransferred must complete the Transfer Request Form which can be obtained from the

district website. Requests for the following school year should be submitted to HumanResources and Support Services prior to May 30 of each year. Transfer requests aretypically not granted during the school year unless there is an emergency situation. TheDistrict will, however, make every effort to accommodate requests for the followingschool year. Policy 4113/4213

TruancyStudent Parent Attendance Management (SPAM) is a district-wide attendance andtruancy initiative designed to track and monitor school attendance and identify truantstudents. It is geared to help parents to be accountable for attendance, truancy,skipping and tardiness (age appropriate). SPAM will work closely with schools, parentsand students to assure and encourage students to school regularly. Parents areencouraged to call the SPAM office for guidance and assistance with their child(ren)regarding school attendance at (908) 731-4282.

Workers CompensationThe accident reports, which include employer’s first report of accident, the employee’sreport, and the supervisor’s accident investigation report, must be filed immediately withthe Human Resources Office. Policy 4151/4252



Business Operations

Clubs/Organization FundraisingFund-raising provides an opportunity to increase the amount of monies available for

student activities. However, it should be noted that all fundraising activities mustcomply with Board policy #5136 –Fund-Raising Activities. Policy 5136

Health BenefitsHealth insurance is available to all contractual employees and becomes effective thedate of hire for PASA members and 30 days after the date of hire for PEA members.“Open enrollment” is held twice annually in May and December to allow employees tochange health carriers/plans.

Payroll & Direct DepositPaychecks are issued on a semi-monthly basis on the 15th and the last day of themonth. Employees are strongly encouraged to enroll in direct deposit to their financialinstitution for the receipt of their paychecks. Ten month employees have the option ofenrolling in a twelve month pay plan in order to receive income during the summermonths.

Purchasing ProceduresThe Board of Education encourages the administration to seek advantages in savingsthrough joint agreements for the purchase of work, materials or supplies with thegoverning body(ies) of other contracting units within this county or adjoining counties orby other cooperative pricing arrangements. The administration shall also evaluate anysavings which may result from the purchase of any materials, supplies or equipmentunder contracts entered into by the state treasury department, division of purchaseand property. Policy 3320

School MaintenanceHeath and safety issues are of prime concern in all district schools and buildings. Anyitem which requires assistance from the Buildings and Grounds Department shouldhave an electronic work order request submitted by the head custodian through thedistrict’s SCHOOLDUDE software.

Student Attendance Reporting RequirementsRegistration, transfers, attendance and discipline data must be entered in Genesis on adaily basis by each school. Class Size, ADA, Staff Attendance and Discipline reportsmust be submitted to Student Accounting on the last day of each month from allschools. Policy 5113



Student Transportation For Field TripsAny school or department which is requesting district provided transportation for fieldtrips must submit the “Field Trip Request Form” to the Transportation Department forapproval prior to submission to the Assistant Superintendent’s office. This is required to

verify availability of District transportation.

Title ISupplemental Educational Tutoring Services will be offered to eligible students ingrades K to 8, providing that they attend a Title I school in need of improvement. To beeligible for this program, students must receive free or reduced lunch. Parents will beinformed of this program by letter in late August/early September. Please call DawnCiccone at (908) 731-4373, if you have any questions or need additional information.

Use of Grant FundsStaff members are encouraged to submit competitive grant applications to support

District Strategic Plan goals. A grant submission/award template will be required forclear documentation of all grant submissions and awards. The template will bedisseminated electronically to all schools and departments, on or before August 31,2009.

Use of School FacilitiesThe district’s facilities belong to the community, which are to be used for the primarypurpose of offering a full educational program for its children. Prudent use andmanagement of school facilities outside of the regular operating schedules--providingthat such use does not interfere with the orderly conduct of a thorough and efficientsystem of education--allows the community to benefit more broadly from the use of itsown property. The Board will permit the use of school facilities when such permissionhas been requested in writing and has been approved by the Chief SchoolAdministrator. Policy 1330



Educational Services

At-Risk/Dropout Prevention

The purpose of the Plainfield Public Schools’ Alternative Education program is to providean integrated comprehensive educational program for youth who have been academicallyunsuccessful in a traditional school setting. The goal of the Alternative Education Programis to raise the academic performance level of students through a rigorous and challengingacademic program. Policy 6171.3/6172

Bilingual EducationThe Bilingual Education department is dedicated to ensuring the effective implementationof Plainfield’s Standards for a Balanced Literacy Program for all students, including SpecialEducation and English Language Learners in grades Pre-K-12. The department works toensure that students of limited English proficiency are provided instruction in a language

they understand in order to help them develop academic skills while acquiring Englishlanguage skills. Policy 6142.2

Certification-Mentoring ProgramThe Office of Early Childhood Mentoring Program for Novice Teachers consists of fivecomponents:

1. Five days of High/Scope training2. Five days of training by the Office of Early Childhood Master Teachers3. Five days in the classroom of a cooperating teacher4. Five days of in-classroom support by the master teacher5. Thirty weeks of mentoring provided by master teachers

A mentoring manual outlining the roles and responsibilities of the provisional teacher,cooperating teacher, director and master teacher is provided to the novice teacher. Themanual delineates the experiences each novice teacher should have to ensure a consistentand meaningful mentoring process.

Classroom Management/Student DisciplineThrough our commitment to excellence in public education, the Plainfield Public Schools’Discipline Policy seeks to maintain a safe environment that provides all students with theopportunity to develop intellectually, emotionally, and physically. The policy seeks toaccomplish this by setting high standards and expectations which challenge each studentto develop into mature, responsible, well-rounded citizens and leaders of the future.Policy 5131/5114

Data AnalysisThe Plainfield Public School’s assessment program supports all student populations suchas General Education students, Bilingual students and Special Education students.Although most of the Bilingual and Special Education students participate in the regular



assessment programs, there are assessments that are specially designed for these specialpopulations. Also, accommodations and modifications are incorporated throughout theassessment process to meet the specific needs of English Language Learners andstudents with disabilities. The New Jersey State Department of Education mandates theestablishment and administration of statewide assessments in grades 3 through 8 and 11.

The district also has its own assessment in the other grade levels. The Office ofAssessment, Data Analysis, and School Improvement also provides specific support toschools such as data analysis, interpretation, and application/use and student discipline.

Electives-Fine Arts & Practical ArtsThe Arts teachers in Plainfield Public Schools are required to align their lessons with theNew Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: aesthetics, creation and performance,elements and composition, critique, and cultural history. Since literacy, mathematical andscience learning is critical to all academic development, the Arts teachers work on fiveinterdisciplinary units that incorporate literacy, mathematical and science learningthroughout the year.

Evaluation of Student ProgressEach pupil shall be assessed upon entrance into the district's schools and beginning ingrade three shall be assessed annually thereafter, to identify pupils not meeting districtproficiency levels. The Chief School Administrator shall develop procedures to implementa program of individual pupil needs assessment.

• Identifying district needs as the basis for development of mandated goals;development of staff in-service programs; selecting and approving instructionalmaterials; staffing;

• Identifying and determining the needs of students

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Disseminating results of such assessments to parents/guardians, staff and state andfederal agencies as required without invading the privacy of the individual pupil.Policy 5120

Field Trip Procedures & TimelinesThe Board of Education recognizes that field trips, used as a device for teaching andlearning are integral to the curriculum, and are an educationally sound and importantingredient in the instructional program of the school. The BOE considers field trips whichare included in Curriculum Guides as pre-approved. Board Resolutions must be submittedby the site administrator. All other trips must be approved by the Board in advance. Policy 6153

Gifted & TalentedGifted and Talented Education supports and encourages appropriate programming forgifted and talented students. The goal is to collaborate with different content areas (e.g.,mathematics, language arts) and departments such as ELL and Special Education toensure all of our populations in gifted education are appropriately served. The aim is toensure gifted students are challenged and performing at the advanced level in their area/sof identification and that talented students are able to engage fully in their area of interest.



Grade ReportingThe gradebook for each teacher will be updated eight (8) times a year: (4) interims & (4)marking period. These dates are listed on the District Calendar. Teachers andadministrators have 5 school days following the end of the grading period in which to post

and review all student grades for the respective grading period. Grades are not finalizeduntil the end of the marking period.

Gradebooks/GenesisGradebooks are an essential and legal document/tool for maintaining student records. Agrade represents the student’s total academic achievement within a given course over aspecified period of time. At least 10 artifacts or products of learning are required eachmarking period in order to analyze and determine the student’s progress. At least 5 artifactsare required by the mid-marking report period. A full year course requires a mid-term andfinal exam. A semester course requires a final exam. Hard copies of grade books should beavailable for review upon request. Grades must also be submitted at the close of the school

year. Accurate and timely grading of student assignments is imperative with theimplementation of the Genesis Parent Portal. This Parent Portal allows parents theopportunity to see their child’s demographic information, attendance, discipline, report card,and grade book.

Home InstructionTo provide uninterrupted education for students unable to attend their regular classesbecause of illness, disability or administrative action, the Board of Education shall providehome from school instruction when proper application has been made and, approved,subject to the restrictions. Policy 6173 .

HomeworkHomework shall be considered a necessary part of the learning process and a legitimatedemand on the non-class time of students. A home assignment should be an extension ofclearly defined school activities. In this regard, the students total daily homework load mustbe considered when deciding upon the length of an assignment.Policy 6154

Language ArtsTo build a strong foundation in both reading and writing, a balanced literacy program isessential. It should be aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards,State Testing, and the District’s Strategic Goals. Instruction should consist of writing andreading daily to ensure that students progress toward achieving standards in their work.Moreover, it should be interactive, student-centered, and focused on critical thinking skills.Reading, Writing, Oral Literacy, and Collaborative Learning strategies are fully embeddedinto the lessons that are being taught in the classrooms. The implementation of standard-based instruction and assessments ensures that students perform at their highest level.



Lesson PlansLessons plans are not only a contractual obligation, but represent an essential and soundeducational practice for all teachers. Weekly lesson plans should be completed using thedistrict approved format and should reflect objectives, essential questions, activities,homework, and assessment. Additionally, lesson plans should be readily available for

review upon request. The lesson plan template is available on the district website. PreKteachers’ lesson plans are completed using the small group lesson plan template and theHigh/Scope daily plan template.

Teachers are encouraged to work collaboratively to design interdisciplinary units thatintegrate content from different curricular areas into thematic lessons. In addition, teachersare encouraged to work with other teachers within their discipline to design lessons thatmay be taught to all students in a given grade and subject. Such collaboration fostersrelationships among teachers, inspires creative lesson ideas and decreases lessonplanning time. Policy 6143.1

MathematicsMathematics education, aligned to national and state standards, prepare students for arapidly changing global society. Engaging and meaningful instruction promotes highexpectations. Thus, students develop a positive outlook towards learning andunderstanding mathematics. Moreover, they acquire flexibility in reasoning, quantitativeknowledge and conceptual understanding.

NJCCCSThe New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) describe what studentsshould know and be able to do in nine academic areas: visual and performing arts,comprehensive health and physical education, language arts literacy, mathematics,science, social studies, world languages, technological literacy, and career education andconsumer, family, and life skills. The NJCCS are to be implemented in classrooms toensure appropriate educational deliver to all students.http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/

Parental Reporting of Student ProgressThe Plainfield Board of education believes that the cooperation of school and home is vitalto the growth and education of the whole child. It recognizes its responsibility to keepparents/guardians informed of pupil welfare and progress in school.

The Board directs the establishment of a system of reporting pupil progress that shallinclude written reports, pupil-teacher conferences, and parent/guardian-teacherconferences. If the parent/guardian’s primary language is other than English, translationshall be provided whenever possible. Schools shall annually prepare and distribute to theparents/guardians the school compact, an agreement between home and schoolincorporating shared responsibility and partnership for student learning. Policy 5124



PreschoolHigh/Scope is the comprehensive, evidence based preschool curriculum implemented inPlainfield Public School’s preschool classrooms. In the High/Scope educational approach,children are active learners, supported and challenged by adults. The content ofpreschoolers’ learning is guided by 58 key experiences in language and literacy,

mathematics and science, social-emotional development, physical development, and thearts that provide the framework for meeting the New Jersey Preschool Teaching andLearning Standards. The High/Scope curriculum integrates all aspects of young children’sdevelopment throughout the daily routine, using research-based strategies to enhancegrowth in academic, social-emotional, and creative areas. The preschool program isdesigned to stimulate, assist, support, and sustain emergent skills that children need toultimately be successful in meeting the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Preschool/KindergartenThe heart of the High/Scope daily routine is the plan-do-review sequence, in which childrenmake choices about what they will do, carry out their ideas, and reflect on their activities

with teachers and other students. By participating in the plan-do-review sequence, childrengain confidence as thinkers, problem-solvers, and decision makers. They learn how to actwith intention and reflect on the consequences of their actions.

Research indicates that providing opportunities for children to plan and reflect on theirlearning promotes the development of thinking and reasoning skills in young children thatwill serve them well in school and throughout their lives. The preschool daily routine andthe kindergarten schedule both include the plan-do-review sequence.

Professional Development & Support ServicesThe Office of Professional Development & Support Services is committed to theprogressive movement of the district and the overall success of its students. Efforts reflecta commitment to establish and support systemic, on-going professional developmentfocused on improving student learning. The elements that support the vision include thecollection and use of data to drive instruction, building of capacity within the district by usingbest practices, and creation of sustained opportunities for collaboration and sharing. A mainobjective is to assist in the development of staff in the area of performance and life-longlearning.Policies 4131/4131.1 and 4231/4231/4231.1

Promotion and RetentionThe Board believes that the purpose of the Plainfield School District is to work with allstakeholders to support all students achieving the high academic standards embodied bythe New Jersey Core Curriculum content Standards (NJCCCS). The Chief SchoolAdministrator to develop detailed regulations that support all children achieving highstandards. Regulations shall include:

• Promotion requirements for grades 1 – 12

• Timely efforts to help all pupils achieve acceptable levels of proficiency• Timely notification and involvement of parents/guardians when there is a possibility

of failure



• Standards and procedures for whole-school and family involvement in retentiondecisions

• Standards and procedures for documenting A-DPolicy 6146.2

Pupil Progression ServicesPupil Progression Services Department is designed to monitor all students within thePlainfield Public School district as they progress through the educational system fromgrades K-12. The mission of this office is to ensure that students are meeting allcomprehensive and developmental academic standards that are required to achievepromotion, graduation, or a vocational education. Students who are deemed to be indanger of not progressing will receive intensive counseling and intervention. Support andguidance will also be provided to support students post secondary preparation andaspirations.

Science

Science education in today's classroom environment requires that educators possess aspecific set of skills and knowledge that combine a deep understanding of sciencecontent, pedagogy, and familiarity with standards and research on student learning. Allstudents will be provided the opportunity to learn and enjoy science on a daily basis. Theultimate goal is to ensure that all students develop a deep understanding of the importantinterconnected knowledge and skills of science identified in the standards and how theycan draw upon these knowledge and skills when needed. The curriculum should beinquiry-based, problem-based learning, and driven by performance based assessments.

Social StudiesThe objective of Social Studies is to provide students with a greater understanding of their

community, country, and the world through the implementation of student centered,inquiry-based lessons correlating with the New Jersey State Standards. The use ofcurrent events and world happenings provide a forum for educators to bring the outsideworld into their classroom each day. The study of U.S. History, Geography, and WorldCultures allow students to develop a better understanding of multiculturalism and diversityin our community and throughout the world. Educators will use the NJCCS and districtassessment expectations to ensure that students reach their highest learning potential.

Special EducationThe Special Education population represents around 13% of the total student populationin PPS totaling approximately 910 students. Students are placed in the least restrictive

environment that will meet their educational needs. From In-Class Support to Inclusion,the goal of the Special Education Department is to provide an excellent and appropriateeducation to all children so that they can achieve their greatest potential. Programs aregenerated from Individual Education Plans (IEP) written by child study team members,teachers and parents in a manner that both supports and complies with IEA mandates.Together staffs collaborate to make sure all children’s needs are met. Policy 6171.4



Student Intervention and Family Support Services (SIFSS)The SIFSS Department plays an essential role in the District’s ability to effectivelyimplement the State mandated Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Program andother related support services for students (pursuant to N.J. C.A 6A:16-7 et seq). State

mandates that the District develop and implement a coordinated system of interventionand referral services designed to assist students whose academic performance isnegatively impacted by social, emotional, behavior and health issues. SIFSS personnelprovide intervention and referral services for a large percentage of the student population.SIFSS departmental support services are also critical in the development of programs,events and activities to address a variety of global school-based issues and concerns.

SIFSS addresses the special needs and challenges of children that may present barriersto academic achievement and healthy youth development. The department accomplishesthis through a holistic approach to service delivery, program development andimplementation by incorporating district, local, state, and federal resources. This support

includes locating community resources, developing additional recourses where noneexists and providing staff training to help our educators understand the social service.

School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP)SBYSP is funded by the New Jersey State Department of Children and Families,Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships Office of School Linked Servicesand the Plainfield Board of Education. SBYSP is designed to enrich and enhance thelives of youth in the Plainfield Public Schools at the secondary level. Located atMaxson, Hubbard, and Plainfield High School, the program is designed to help increasethe likelihood of students completing their education by providing a variety of supportservices which could help many students negotiate their adolescent years. Each sitehas a recreation program where students can go after school to participate in a safe,non-threatening environment.

Student DressThe New Jersey State Board of Education regulation concerning dress regulationstandards for students, states “attire which causes the disruption of the educationalprocess or which constitutes a health or safety hazard or concern is not permitted.” TheDress and Grooming policy of Plainfield Public Schools support apparel choices that areneat, clean and modest. Student apparel should reflect responsibility and self-respectand an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, not destructive or disruptive. Thispolicy is aimed at avoiding suggestive, biased, offensive and harassing messagesavoids communicating or advertising illegal substance and activity, and should notinterfere with identification of a student. Parents/guardians are expected to cooperate inhelping the school district attain its objectives and foster pride and good taste inappearance by exercising positive guidance and authority. Good grooming isexpected at all times. Policy 5132



Student Folders and PortfoliosBefore the end of each marking period, teachers and students collaboratively reviewstudent folders/portfolios. This enables students to consider how their work in thecontent area has improved during the last marking period, set new goals for the next

marking period, and identify interests they would like to pursue. During the review,teachers and students consider the pre-established criteria for evaluating the portfolioand discuss the extent to which the portfolio has met these criteria.

Student SuspensionPositive approaches to acceptable behavior are usually more effective, but it maysometimes be necessary to penalize pupils for violations of school regulations to ensurethe good order of the school and to teach pupils the consequences of disruptivebehavior. Pupils who indulge in disruptive behavior may be suspended or expelled.

Refer to Policy 5114 for a listing of disruptive behavior.

Summer SchoolPlainfield Public Schools may provide available remedial and enrichment opportunitiesto students in grade 12 required for graduation and/or for students in grade 8 requiredfor promotion. Additionally, extended learning opportunities will be provided to targetedelementary and middle schools and students in grades K-7. These opportunities will beprovided to students in the required courses of Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies,and/or Science. Direct teacher instruction and/or technology-based interventions willcomprise the delivery model for these areas. Additionally, English Language Learnersand Special Education students in selected grades will be provided an opportunity toextend their learning as reflected in the appropriate curriculum for ELL students or IEPfor SPED students.



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180 Student Contact Days plus 2 “Snow Days”

187 Teacher Days

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PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS



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2009 - 2010 PPS Staff Master Calendar

September 2009

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1) 10 month staff report

District Convocation

PHS Auditorium

8:15 a.m.

2) Professional Development Day/

Schools Closed

3) First Day of School

4) Suicide Awareness

Week begins5)

Labor Day/District Closed 8) BOE Work & Study Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

Suicide Awareness Week

9) Superintendent Meeting -

Community Stakeholders

10: 00 a.m.

Youth Watch Awareness Program

PHS Auditorium

6:00 p.m.

10) ESL Site Coordinator

Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

11) Recognition of 9/11

District Test Coordinators

MeetingBOE Building

12:00 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.

12)

)trict Instructional Site Review

eting

E Staff ONLY

00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

15)ʻBreakfast with the Bossʼ

New Employees ONLY

BOE Building

8:15 a.m.

BOE Business Mtg.

Student Performance - PHS

BOE Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month

16)

School Redesign Task Force

Meeting

BOE Auditorium

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Back to School Night

Cook, Cedarbrook, Stillman,

Washington, Jefferson

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

17)Instructional Site Review

8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


Clinton, Woodland, Barlow,

Emerson, Evergreen,

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

18)Principalsʼ Meeting

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

19)Project CRISS

Level 1, Day 1

Training

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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I/RPA Test Window

spanic Heritage Month


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Superintendent Meeting -

Teacher Stakeholder Group

3:30 p.m.


Hubbard, Maxson, PAAAS

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

23) PrincipalsʼPLC3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.


BOAACD & PHS

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Learning Support Seminar

New Teachers ONLY

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Lunch Applications

Deadline

25) Vice - PrincipalsʼMeeting 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Testing Plans Due to Office of

Assessment & Data Collection

School Website Updates/

Character Education Nominee

Update Due

26)Family Involvement Day

Hubstein Field

11:00 a.m.

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SPDC Meeting

BOE Building

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

I/RPA Test Window

spanic Heritage Month


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

30) Universal Design for Learning

PLC

Vice - Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.




October 2009



8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

SRI/RPA Test Window


2) Math Meeting (Grades 4-8)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

State Assessment Training

Ed. Services Staff ONLY

BOE Building

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

3)Project CRISS

Level 1, Day 3

Training

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m

5) Grade Posting Begins

Crisis Management Meeting

BOE Building

9:00 a.m.

HSPA Testing

District Interim Assessment

6) Instructional Site Review

8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

BOE Policy Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

7) 1st Quarter

Mid-Marking Period


Student Stakeholder Group

3:30 p.m.

8) ESL Site Coordinator Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Autism Workshop (SPED)

Washington School

6:00 p.m.

9) Grade Posting Ends 3:00 p.m.


10)Project CRISS

Level 1, Day 2

Training

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m

12) Columbus Day/

District Closed


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Progress Reports

Review/Printing

BOE Work & Study Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

HSPA/DIA (Make-Up)

14) Progress Reports

Disseminated

Content Area Mtg. (K-3)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

PSAT Testing 10th/11th

Teen Summit

PHS Cafetorium

7:00 p.m.

15) NJSMARTS Report Due

Instructional Site Review

8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

School Redesign Task Force Ad-

Hoc

Committee Meeting

BOE Building

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

16)ELA Meeting (Grades 4-8)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Principalsʼ Meeting

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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19)Science Meeting

(Grades 4-8)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

PPS Coat Drive Begins

(Selected Schools/Dept .)


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

BOE Business Mtg.

Student Performance - Evergreen

BOE Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

21)Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

CIM Module I Training

DRA Testing (Grades 1-8)


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

“State-of-the-District” Address

Washington School

7:00 p.m.

23)Social Studies Meeting

(Grades 4-8)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Vice - Principalsʼ Meeting

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

24)

26) SPDC Meeting

BOE Building

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.



Update Due

DRA Testing (Grades 1-8)


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Truancy Parent Support

Conference

BOE Building

6:00 p.m.

28)Data Interpretation Training

(K-3) 8:00 a.m.

(4-5) 12:00 p.m.

UDL PLC Meeting


3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


New Teachers ONLY

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

30)

Professional Development Day/

Schools Closed

Read 180 Day 2 Training

CIM Module IV,

Assessment Module I

Secondary Reading Plus

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November 2009


2)Parent Conferences/

Single Day Session


BOE Building

9:00 a.m.

DRA Testing

3) Parent Conferences/

Single Day Session

BOE Policy Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

4) Data Interpretation Training

(6-8) 8:00 a.m.

(9-12) 12:00 p.m.

DRA Results submission to

Office of Assessment & Data

Collection

5) 6) 7)

9)Grade Posting Begins

CIM Module I Training


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

11) End of 1st QuarterMarking Period

ESL Site Coordinator Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Youth Watch Awareness

Program

PHS Auditorium

6:00 p.m.


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Beginning of 2nd Quarter

Marking Period

Assessment Module I Training

(Grades K-3)

Lead Poisoning Parent

Workshop (SPED)

Emerson School

6:00 p.m.

13)Grade Posting Ends 3:00 p.m.

Assessment Module I Training (4-5)

Math Meeting (Grades 9-12)

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Principalsʼ Meeting

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PPS Coat Drive Ends

14)

16)ELA Meeting

(Grades 9-12)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Progress ReportsReview/Printing

PPS Toy Drive Begins

(Selected Schools/Dept.)

CIM Module II Training


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Report Cards Disseminated

Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

BOE Business Mtg.

Student Performance - Cook

BOE Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

18) UDL PLC Meeting

Science Meeting

(Grades 9-12)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.


3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.


Conference

BOE Building

6:00 p.m.


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.


Ad-HocCommittee Meeting

BOE Building

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

20) 1st Quarter Metric Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

9:00 a.m.

Social Studies Meeting

(Grades 4-8)9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.


1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.



Update Due

21)

23) SPDC Meeting

BOE Building

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

PPS Coat Drive Reception

BOE Building

3:30 p.m.

24)Learning Support Seminar

New Teachers ONLY

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

25) Thanksgiving Recess/

Single Day Session26) 27) 28)

30)

THANKSGIVING RECESS/

DISTRICT CLOSED

NJEA Convention/ District ClosedNovember 5-6, 2009




December 2009


1) Data Interpretation Training

(K-3) 8:00 a.m.

(4-5) 12:00 p.m.

SRI Testing Window

2) Data Interpretation

Training

(6-8) 8:00 a.m.

(9-12) 12:00 p.m.

3) CIM Module II Training



10: 00 a.m.

4) 5)

isis Management Meeting

OE Building

00 a.m.

RI Testing Window

8)Superintendent Meeting -

Non-Instructional/Certified Staff

Stakeholders

3:30 p.m.


BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

9)Content Area Meeting

(Grades K-3)

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Program

PHS Auditorium

6:00 p.m.

10) CIM Module II Training


New Teachers ONLY

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Superintendent

Town Hall Meeting

Cedarbrook K-8 Center

7:00 p.m.


Principalsʼ & Vice-Principals

Meeting

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PPS Toy Drive Ends

12)

4)ingual/ESL/World

nguages UDL PLC Meeting

PS Toy Drive Reception

OE Building

30 p.m.

15) 2nd Quarter

Mid-Marking Period

Math Meeting

(Grades 4-8)

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ELA Meeting

(Grades 4-8)

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BOE Business Mtg.Student Performance - Hubbard

BOE Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

16) UDL PLC Meeting

Science Meeting

(Grades 9-12)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

17)Grade Posting Ends 3:00 p.m.


1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.


Student Stakeholders

3:30 p.m.

18)Progress Report

Review/Printing

PPS Holiday Party


Character Education Nominee Update

Due

19)

)ogress Reports

sseminated

PDC Meeting

OE Building

30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

22)Vice - Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

23)

Winter Recess/

Single Day Session

24) 25) 26)

8) 29) 30) 31)

WINTER RECESS/SCHOOLS CLOSED

WINTER RECESS/SCHOOLS CLOSED




January 2010


1)New Yearʼs Day/School Closed

2)

)Crisis Management Meeting

OE Building

:00 a.m.

5)District Test Coordinators

Meeting

BOE Building

12:00 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.

BOE Policy Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

6)Math Meeting

(Grades 9-12)

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m

ELA Meeting(Grades 9-12)

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

7)Science Meeting

(Grades 9-12)

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m

Social Studies Meeting(Grades 9-12)

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

8) 9)Project CRISS

Level 1, Day 1

Training

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m

1)PDC Meeting

OE Building

:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

13)Assessment Module II

Training (K-3)


Program

PHS Auditorium

6:00 p.m.


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ESL Site Coordinator Mtg.

1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Midterm Examinations

Standardized Test Preparation

Parent Workshop (SPED)

PHS

6:00 p.m.


1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

16)Project CRISS

Level 1, Day 2

Training

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m

8)

Dr. King Observance/ District Closed

19)

Instructional Site Review8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

BOE Business Mtg.

Student Performance - PAAAS

BOE Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

20) Assessment Module II

Training (4-5)

Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.


Conference

BOE Building

6:00 p.m.

21)

Instructional Site Review8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


Ad-Hoc

Committee Meeting

BOE Building

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

22) Grade Posting Begin


1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

23)

Project CRISSLevel 1, Day 3

Training

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m

5)chool Website Updates/


pdate Due

26)End of 2nd Quarter Marking

Period

District Interim Assessment

27)Beginning of 3rd

Marking Period

UDL PLC Meeting


3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

28) Grade Posting Ends

3:00 p.m.


New Teachers ONLY

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

29) 2nd Quarter Metric Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

9:00 a.m.

Report Card Review/Printing

30)




February 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda

) Report Cards

Disseminated


BOE Building

9:00 a.m.

2)



10: 00 a.m.


Educational Support

Professionals Stakeholders

4:30 p.m.

5)Professional Development Day/

Schools Closed

Assessment Module II Training

(Secondary Teachers)

6)

8)

CIM Module III Training

Course/Subject Selection


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

10) Content Area Meeting (K-3)

BOE Building

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


PHS Auditorium

6:00 p.m.


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

12) Data Liaison Mtg.

BOE Building

9:00 a.m.

Math Meeting (Grades 4-8)

BOE Building

12:00 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.

13)

5)Presidentʼs Day Observance/

District Closed


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

BOE Business Mtg.

Student Performance - Cedarbrook

BOE Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

17) CIM Module III Training

Course/Subject Selection

SRI/RPA Testing Window


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


Ad-Hoc

Committee Meeting

BOE Building

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ELA Meeting (Grades 4-8)

BOE Building

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

20)

22)

Science Meeting (Grades 4-8)

BOE Building

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

SPI/RPA Testing Window


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.


CIM Module III Training


3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.


Conference

BOE Building

6:00 p.m.

UDL PLC



Update Due


8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


New Teachers ONLY

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

26)Third Quarter

Mid-Marking Period


1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ELA Meeting (Grades 4-8)

BOE Building

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

2009-10 Teacher/Support Staff

Recognition Report Due to


27)




April 2010


1) Report Card Review/Printing 2) Spring Recess/

District Closed3)

) 6)


BOE Auditorium8:00 p.m.

7) 8) 9) 10)

2) Report Cards

Disseminated

risis Management Meeting

OE Building

:00 a.m.

13)

BOE Business Mtg.

Student Performance - Maxson

BOE Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

14)6th Grade Parent Orientation


Program

PHS Auditorium

6:00 p.m.

ACCESS Testing

DIA Testing

15)ESL Site Coordinator Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.


Committee Meeting

BOE Building

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2010 Teacher/Support Staff

Recognition Celebration

PHS

7:00 p.m.

16)8th Grade Transition Tour

(PHS)

16)

9)th Grade Transition Tour

Maxson)


Student Stakeholders

3:45 p.m.

2010 School Board Election

CIM Module IV Training

21)Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.


Conference

BOE Building

6:00 p.m.

ACCESS Testing

22)TAKE YOUR CHILD TO

WORK DAY


New Teachers ONLY

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

23) 7th Grade Transition Tour

(Hubbard)

24)

6)chool Website Updates/

haracter Education Nominee

pdate Due



10: 00 a.m.

NJ ASK 7&8

28)Vice - Principalsʼ PLC

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

ACCESS Testing

29) 23rd Annual

Month-of-the-Young Child Parade

Plainfield Library Park

9:00 a.m.

30)

SPRING RECESS/SCHOOLS CLOSED - April 2 - April 9, 2010




May 2010


1)


OE Building

:00 a.m.

J ASK 7&8 (Make-Up)

J ASK 5&6

4)BOE Reorganization Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.


Teacher Stakeholders

3:30 p.m.

6) Grade Posting Begins 7) 8)

0)

J ASK 5&6 (Make-Up)

J ASK 3&4

ourth Quarter

Mid-Marking Period

11)


BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

12) Grade Posting Ends 3:00 p.m.


PHS Auditorium

6:00 p.m.


Review/Printing

Transition to High School

Parent Workshop (SPED)

PHS

6:00 p.m.


Disseminated15)

7)OC Biology

18)BOE Business Mtg.

Student Performance - Stillman

BOE Auditorium7:00 p.m.

19)Boss-for-A-Day Program

(Secondary Schools)


20)EOC Biology (Make-up)

21) Principalsʼ &


1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

22)

Relay-for-Life

J ASK 3&4 (Make-Up)

Conference

BOE Building

6:00 p.m.

BOE Building

7:00 p.m.

23)

Relay-for-Life

4)PDC Meeting

OE Building

:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

25)Principal-for-A-Day Program

(District Schools)

26)UDL PLC Meeting

District Assessment (Gr. 1-2)

27) 28) 29)

1) Memorial Day/ District Closed



Update Due

Superintendent Town Hall

Meeting

PAAAS

7:00 p.m.




June 2010


1)

DRA (Kindergarten Only)

Final Examinations

2)PPS Scholarship Awards

Ceremony

PHS Cafeteria

6:00 p.m.

3) 2010 PTO/PTA Celebration

Emerson School

7:00 p.m.

4) 5)


OE Building

:00 a.m.

Math/Science/Technology Fair

Community Night

Washington School

:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

DRA (Kindergarten Only)

inal Examinations

8)BOE Work & Study Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

8:00 p.m.


Data Liaison Meeting


Program

PHS Auditorium

6:00 p.m.

10) DRA Results submission to

Office of Assessment & Data

Collection


New Teachers ONLY

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

2010 Promenade & Prom

(BOAACD & PHS)

11) End of Fourth QuarterMarking Period

Final Examination Make-Up

Principalsʼ & Vice-Principalsʼ

Meeting

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

12)

4)th Grade Promotion Exercise

Hubbard Schoo l)

HS Auditorium

0:00 a.m.

15)8th Grade Promotion Exercise

(Maxson School )

PHS Auditorium

10:00 a.m.

Grade Posting Ends 3:00 p.m.

BOE Business Mtg.

Student Performance - Clinton

BOE Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

16)4th Quarter Metric Mtg.

BOE Auditorium

9:00 a.m.

Report Cards

Review/Printing

UDL PLC Meeting

17)Four-Hour Session/

STUDENTS ONLY


Committee Meeting

BOE Building

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2009 PPS Commencement

Hubstein Field

6:00 p.m.

18)Four-Hour Session/

STUDENTS ONLY

Report Cards Disseminated

Last Day of School for

Students & Teachers

19)

1) 22) 23)

24) 25) 26)

8) 29) 30)



New Jersey Statewide Assessment Schedule2009-2010 School Year

GRADE 3 TESTING – NJ ASK (for all third-grade students)DATES

May 10-13, 2010

Regular Testing (Language Arts Literacy Days 1

and 2, Mathematics Days 1 and 2)

May 17-20, 2010 Make-up Testing

GRADE 4 TESTING – NJ ASK 4 (for all fourth-grade students)

May 10-14, 2010Regular Testing (Language Arts Literacy Days 1and 2, Mathematics Days 1 and 2, Science)


GRADE 5 TESTING – NJ ASK 5 (for all fifth-grade students)

May 3-6, 2010Regular Testing (Language Arts Literacy Days 1and 2, Mathematics Days 1 and 2)


GRADE 6 TESTING – NJ ASK 6 (for all sixth-grade students)

May 3-6, 2010Regular Testing (Language Arts Literacy Days 1and 2, Mathematics Days 1 and 2)


GRADE 7 TESTING – NJ ASK 7 (for all seventh-grade students)

April 27-30, 2010Regular Testing (Language Arts Literacy Days 1and 2, Mathematics Days 1 and 2)


GRADE 8 TESTING – NJ ASK 8 (for all eighth-grade students)

April 27-30, 2010Regular Testing (Language Arts Literacy Days 1and 2, Mathematics, Science)




New Jersey Statewide Assessment Schedule2009-2010 School Year

OCTOBER 2009 HSPA ADMINISTRATION

HIGH SCHOOL TESTING

High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) for retained eleventh graders, twelfth graders,retained twelfth graders, returning students, and adult high school students.

DATES

October 6-8, 2009Regular Testing (Mathematics and Language ArtsLiteracy Days 1 and 2)

October 13-15, 2009 Make-up Testing

March 2010 HSPA ADMINISTRATION

High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) for all first-time eleventh graders and retainedeleventh graders, twelfth graders, retained twelfth graders, returning students, and adult highschool students

March 2-4, 2010Regular Testing (Mathematics and Language ArtsLiteracy Days 1 and 2)

March 9-11, 2010 Make-up Testing

END OF COURSE BIOLOGY TEST

May 17, 2010 (Regular testing day)

May 20, 2010 (Make-up testing day)

END OF COURSE ALGEBRA I TEST(for all students grades 7-12 taking Algebra I or equivalent)

May 24, 2010 (Regular testing day)

May 27, 2010 (Make-up testing day)

END OF COURSE ALGEBRA II TEST (participating districts only)

May 17 - 28, 2010

opening of schools bulletin 2009-10

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