Health and Safety

Trenton Board of Education does not pay into the NJ State Disability Program.  It is the responsibility of each employee to elect coverage.   The NJEA endorsed disability program is through Prudential Insurance.  You may speak with a representative from the Educators Insurance Services group about Prudential Disability Insurance during Open Enrollment to begin or change your disability coverage. Please note that this optional coverage is available via payroll deduction.  If you are unable to attend the Open Enrollment you may also call Randal Hasbrouck, our Trenton’s Account Executive at (732)918-2000 Ex. 27.

Your right to safe schools

Please assist in the accurate reporting of acts of violence in your building.  You should complete the school’s discipline referral form and the RI-90 Form when required.  Please use Trenton Public Schools’ Discipline Code Glossary of Terms, which defines unacceptable student behaviors when completing the form.  The glossary, discipline codes and district policies on student behavior can be accessed from the Office of School Support Service’s webpage. 

Also available for download is the NJ Department of Education’s Violence, Vandalism, and Substance Abuse Incident Report Form.

Your right to clean schools

Members throughout the district have reported filthy, deplorable and unsanitary conditions in their schools. Classrooms are not swept daily, garbage isn’t being emptied, and desks and other surface areas are not being wiped down. Not only is this a ‘gross’ and disrespectful atmosphere for teaching and learning, but it’s leading to insect and rodent infestations in our classrooms which are a real health and safety hazard.

Another widespread concern is bathrooms. Staff and student bathrooms are not cleaned. Toilets and sinks are often dirty; basic supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels are missing for extended periods of time. Often garbage is overflowing in the bathrooms. We cannot let these conditions go. We deserve better and so do our students.