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UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 14, 2010
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Approval of Minutes:
1. Executive Session Minutes – October 18, 2010
2. Executive Session Minutes – October 28, 2010
3. Regular Meeting Minutes – October 18, 2010
4. Special Meeting Minutes – October 28, 2010
E. Communications:
1. Thank you for expression of sympathy from Arminio Family.
2. Request for unpaid family leave from Ellyn Smith, Cafeteria/ Playground Aid at Washington School for the period November 17, 2010 through February 16, 2011.
3. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Stephanie Szostak, teacher at Washington School, effective July 1, 2011.
4. Request for extended child rearing leave from Kelly Piano, Elementary AAP teacher at Central-Five/Jefferson School, through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
5. Request for extended child rearing leave from Lori Koman teacher at Battle Hill School, for the 2010-2011 school year.
6. Request for unpaid medical leave from Richard Mayo, custodian at Livingston School, for the period December 3, 2010 through January 2, 2011.
7. Request for extended child rearing leave from Tricia Lopes Ulicki, child study team – school psychologist at Kawameeh Middle School for the period January 3rd, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
8. Request for maternity and family leave from Laurie Roof, AAP teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, for the period January 3rd, 2011 through June 15th, 2011.
9. Request for maternity and family leave from Rosa B. Teixeira, School Social Worker at Burnet Middle School, for the period March 25, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
10. Holiday greetings from Suplee, Clooney & Company
11. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Katherine Izzi, Secretary, Human Resource Department, effective July 1, 2011.
12. Letter from Dr. Kim B. Coleman, Superintendent of Morris Union Jointure Commission in connection with lease of Hamilton School.
13. Request for unpaid family leave from Genevieve J. Tetta, part time bus assistant for the period February 10, 2011 through May 9th, 2011.
14. Request for unpaid sabbatical leave from Colleen Gilmartin, Occupational Therapist, for the period January 2nd through the end of the 2010-2011 school year for family medical reasons.
15. Request for unpaid family leave from Linda Rossano-Puff, special education teacher at Burnet Middle School, for the period January 6th through April 5th, 2011.
F. Special Presentations:
1. Presentation of Audit Report by Suplee, Clooney & Company
2. Battle Hill School
3. Burnet Middle School
G. Superintendent’s Report
I. Education/Student Discipline Committee Resolutions:
E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [nine (9) students for the period November 1st through November 30, 2010; total of students exited during the 2010-2011 school year is seventeen (17) students] who are not domiciled in this school district in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board amend the 2010-2011 out-of-district sent and received atypical student placement and tuition lists will be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a pull-out replacement program at Union High School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Burnet Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Kawameeh Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Union High School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve a pull-out replacement program at Kawameeh Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a pull-out replacement program at Burnet Middle School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a pull-out support program at Union High School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a pull-out support program at the Kawameeh Middle School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a pull-out support program at Burnet Middle School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a pull-out replacement program at Washington Elementary School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-13. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a multiple disabilities program at Burnet Middle School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-14. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a mild/moderate Learning/Language disabilities program at Burnet Middle School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-15. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a pull-out replacement program at Central-Five/Jefferson School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-16. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Central-Five/Jefferson School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-17. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of in-class support programs at Union High School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-18. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a moderate cognitive impaired program at Burnet Middle School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-19. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a preschool disabilities program at Battle Hill School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-20. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a mild/moderate Learning/Language Disabilities program at Battle Hill School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-21. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Washington School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-22. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Livingston School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-23. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Hannah Caldwell School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-24. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Franklin School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-25. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Connecticut Farms School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-26. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Battle Hill School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-27. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an Autistic program at Hannah Caldwell School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-28. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of an Autistic program at Connecticut Farms School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-29. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a preschool disabilities program at Connecticut Farms School effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-30. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the establishment of a mild/moderate Learning/Language Disabilities program at Connecticut Farms School, effective September 7, 2010 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
J. Fiscal and Planning Committee Resolutions:
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated November 30, 2010 be accepted.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated November 30, 2010 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), I certify that as of November 30, 2010 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18:22-8.1.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), we certify that as of November 30, 2010 after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. This certification is solely based on the information provided by the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary and is assumed by the board to be correct.
F-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve line item transfers in accordance with the copy in the hands of each board member.
F-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Auditor’s Management Report be accepted in accordance with the copy in the hands of each board member and on file in the Office of the Secretary.
F-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the attached list of contracts and/or purchase orders pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 and 18A:18A-10(a) in accordance with the information in the hands ofeach board member.
F-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve attached list of contracts and/or purchases pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(21) in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member: (a) Samuel French-$1,417.60 – Royalty Fees for “Starmites” – Kawameeh Middle School; (b) Production Resource Group - $1,500 – lighting rental for fall play- Union High School; (c) Audio Incorporated - $2,416 – rental of sound equipment for fall play – Union High School; (d) Anything But Costumes, Inc. - $1,338 – rental of props for fall play – Union High School; (e) Music Modes - $1,889.44 – marching band supplies – Union High School
F-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve districtwide travel and related expenses pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7 and Board Policy File Code 6471 and in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board pre-approve districtwide student field trip destinations and purposes pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve increase of P.O. # 11-00927 to Morris Union Jointure Commission from $350,000 to $480,000 a difference of $130,000 to cover additional Applied Behavior Analysis, instructional aides and outreach services in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend resolution F-7 for tuition rates for the 2010-2011 school year which was approved on April 27, 2010 and amended on August 17, 2010 as follows in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member:
Pre-School $ 5,573
Kindergarten 11,146
Grades 1 through 5 12,853
Grades 6 through 8 12,433
Grades 9 through 12 13,165
Cog-Mod 20,584
LLD 14,529
B.D. 18,210
M.D. 36,709
Autism 31,551
Part-time Pre-School Handicapped 19,901
Full-time Pre-School Handicapped 20,574
K. Operations Committee Resolutions:
O-1. Report receipt of bids for portable classroom FM system with speakers received on December 3, 2010.
O-2 The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve discard of textbooks in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for Proposed Addition and Alterations to Central-Five/Jefferson School and direct the Board Attorney to include the PLA in any proposed competitive bid documentation and require all applicable contracts to be governed by the terms therein contained and in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for portable classroom FM system with speakers to Gramco Business Communications, 1149 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey for a total bid of $708 per unit not to exceed 20 units or $14,160 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Funds to purchase this equipment are from ARRA IDEA grant - Acct No. 16700/20-464-100-600-01-20)
P-1. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that Personnel Actions be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-2. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board amend the 2010-2011 Substitute/Home Instruction, Substitute Custodian, Substitute Cafeteria/ Playground Assistants list, in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-3. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board amend list of staff who acted as security monitors for the Union High School fall play at a rate of $22.22 per hour: (a) Johnny Derosiers – 3.5 hours not to exceed $77.77; (b) Joe Florio – 8 hours not to exceed $177.76 and (c) Tony Stewart- 9 hours not to exceed $199.98.
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept the letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Stephanie Szostak, teacher at Washington School, effective July 1, 2010 (retirement); (b) Katherine Izzi, Secretary Human Resources Department, effective July 1, 2010 (retirement)
P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payment to staff for in-house presentations in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve unpaid family leave for the following staff: (a) Ellyn Smith, cafeteria/playground aid for the period November 17th, 2010 through February 16th, 2011; (b) Genevieve J. Tetta, part time bus assistant for the period February 10th through May 9th, 2011; (c) Linda Rossano-Puff, special education teacher at Burnet Middle School, for the period January 6th through April 5th, 2011.
P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve extended child rearing leave for the following staff: (a) Kelly Piano, Elementary AAP Teacher at Central-Five/Jefferson School through the end of the 2010-2011 school year; (b) Lori Koman, teacher at Battle Hill School, for the 2010-2011 school year; (c) Tricia Lopes Ulicki, child study team/school psychologist at Kawameeh Middle School for the period January 3, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve unpaid medical leave for Richard Mayo, custodian at Livingston School, for the period December 3, 2010 through January 2, 2011.
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve maternity and family leave for the following staff: (a) Laurie Roof, AAP teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, for the period January 3rd, 2011 through June 15th, 2011; (b) Rosa B. Teixeira, School Social Worker at Burnet Middle School, for the period March 25, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Mountain Lakes Board of Education, Lake Drive School, 10 Lake Drive, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey to provide interpreting services for extracurricular activities for a district student who attends the Lake Drive Program for the 2010-2011 school year in an amount not to exceed $8,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct # 11-000-216-320-01-19)
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve the following Curriculum Writing Teams for the 2010-2011 school year at a rate of $20 per hour not to exceed 15 hours or $300 per person:
Gifted and Talented – Grades 3-4 - Mike Riley; Peter Seyffart
Gifted and Talented – Grade K-2 - Laurence Petras; Mike Riley
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board revise curriculum writing teams which were approved at the July 24, 2010 meeting as follows:
Mathematics – Grade 2 - Remove - Jennifer Crane and Linda Diamakos; Add– Terri Matthews
Mathematics – Grade 3 - Remove - Jennifer Dellano
P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so
move that the board approve Cranford Board of Education, 132 Thomas
Street, Cranford, New Jersey to provide related OT services for a district
student who attends the Cranford Program for the 2010-2011 school year
in an amount not to exceed $7,328.68 in accordance with the information
in the hands of each board member.
P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so
move that the board approve Employment Contract for Karen M. Dunn,
Business Administrator for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance with
the information in the hands of each board member.
P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so
move that the board approve unpaid sabbatical leave for Colleen
Gilmartin, occupational therapist for the period January 2nd through the
end of the 2010-2011 school year for family medical reasons.
P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so
move that the board approve job description for Director of Athletics,
Health, Physical Education and Nurses in accordance with the information
in the hands of each board member. (This is an eleven (11) month
position.)
P-17. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so
move that the board approve Yvonne Lorenzo, Supervisor of Career
Education, effective January 2, 2011, to assume the duties of overseeing
the district’s World Language and E.S.L. programs along with her
continuing oversight of the Computer, Gifted and Talented and Career
Education Departments. Ms. Lorenzo’s new title will be Supervisor of
Career Education/World Language. (Ms. Lorenzo’s compensation will
remain unchanged.)
M. Approval of Bills
1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board concur with the bills listed in the permanent bound register appended to these minutes and be ordered for payment.
N. Unfinished Business
1. How is the district progressing on district goals?
O. New Business
P. Comments from the public
Q. Adjournment
L. Personnel Committee Resolutions:
H. Comments from the Public on Resolutions on the Agenda
