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UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 12, 2011
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Approval of Minutes:
1. Special Meeting – March 1, 2011
E. Communications:
1. Request for maternity and extended family leave from Nancy Giannetta, special education teacher at Union High School, for the period March 12, 2011 through January 1, 2012.
2. Letter of resignation from Carmela A. Pike, cafeteria/playground assistant at Livingston School, effective March 19th, 2011.
3. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Charles P. King, mathematics teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
4. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from John Petrozzino, science teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
5. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Jeff Ballin, Supervisor of Social Studies and Business at Union High School, effective September 1, 2011.
6. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Debra Miles, AAP teacher at Franklin School, effective July 1, 2011.
7. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Donna Kaiser, teacher at Battle Hill School, effective July 1, 2011.
8. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Karen Perlman, teacher at Central-Five/Jefferson School, effective July 1, 2011.
9. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Delia Michael, secretary in the guidance office at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
10. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Mary E. Ferrise, teacher at Battle Hill School, effective July 1, 2011.
11. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Theresa Ann Sassone, teacher at Livingston School, effective July 1, 2011.
12. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Phillip Bartone, business education teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
13. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Rina Broyer, science teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
14. Letter of resignation from Gail L. Booker, part time transportation aid, effective March 24, 2011.
15. Letter of resignation from Denise F. Talmadge, science teacher at Union High School, effective immediately.
16. Request for extension of unpaid child rearing leave from Christine DiGena, teacher at Hannah Caldwell School for the 2011-2012 school year.
17. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Maria Dellanno, attendance office secretary at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
18. Request for maternity leave from Nicole Ahern, remediation teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, for the period May 16, 2011 through June 24, 2011.
19. Request for extension of unpaid sick leave from Michael Gorombey, teacher at Battle Hill School, for the period April 26, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
20. Request for extension of unpaid sick leave from Jody Pederson, teacher at Union High School, for the period March 23, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
21. Request for extension of unpaid child rearing leave from Lauren Kohn, special education teacher at Union High School, for the period April 1, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
F. Special Presentation
1. Presentation of Enthusiastic Reader certificates
G. Superintendent’s Report
H. Comments from the Public on Resolutions on the Agenda
I. Education/Student Discipline Committee
E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend out of district atypical student lists and tuitions for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-2. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [eight (8) students exited from March 9, 2011 through March 31, 2011 for a total of thirty-two (32) students for the 2010-2011 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and one (1) student who be allowed to complete the 2010-2011 school year 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 Summer 2011 program to be held at Battle Hill School pursuant to students’ IEPs for the period July 1, 2011 through July 29, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of a full-time Behavioral Disabilities class at Washington Elementary School, effective September 1, 2011 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 Union County Educational Services Commission to provide coordinated Nonpublic Textbook program for the 2011-2012 school year for the district in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board designate the month of April, 2011 as School Library Month in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt formal resolution presented to students who have exhibited enthusiasm for reading, sharing books, reading independently and for a variety of purposes, as well as using school and public libraries 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 Burnet Middle School Restructuring Plan as submitted and reviewed by Burnet Middle School Consultation Committee under the regulation set forth by the New Jersey Department of Education. This plan is to be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education and Union County Office of Education for approval on or before May 17, 2011.
E-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the implementation of a summer administration of the New Jersey AHSA at Union High School. Assessment will be administered to Union High School seniors who have failed to pass the NJ HSPA (High School Proficiency Assessment) or the previously administered NJAHSA. This program to be funded through LEA funds in an amount not to exceed $2,800.
E-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Statement of Agreement – Reimbursement for Use of Substitute Teachers – New Jersey Positive Behavior Support in Schools Initiative – November 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 at Burnet Middle School 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 Contract for Hannah Caldwell Elementary School Supporting Students with Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors through Implementation of Positive Behavior Support in Schools (PBSIS) for the 2010-2011 school year 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 establishment of a summer program/credit recovery at Union High School, limited to English, Mathematics (Algebra I and Geometry). This is a Title I program for Union High School students only. Program to begin July 5 and end on August 8, 2011 (Monday through Friday)
E-13. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Kawameeh Academy and Burnet Academy to begin operating the middle schools as of May 9th and continuing through June 17th, 2011. Among other things these Academies will have involved students take a “before school class” and an “after school class” each school day. Funding for the faculty who teach in the Academies will come from tuition (approximately $15 per week) paid by parents.
J. Fiscal and Planning Committee
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated March 31, 2011 be accepted.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated March 31, 2011 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of March 31, 2011 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.
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James J. Damato, Board Secretary Dated
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of March 31, 2011 after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appro-priations 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. 6A:23-2.2(d)3 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 and 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 Board approve the following contracts and/or purchase orders pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 and 18A:18A-10(a) and in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-6. 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) Audio Incorporated - $3,049.98 – school musical – Burnet Middle School; (b) Joe Corbi’s Wholesale Pizza, Inc. - $3,756.75 – chorus fundraiser – Union High School; (c) Forest Lodge Catering, LLC - $5,000 – 8th grade trip – Kawameeh Middle School; (d) Heritage Festivals - $23,542 – Marching Band/Chorus spring trip – Union High School
F-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve district wide 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-8. 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-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept the following donations: (a) Merck & Co, Inc. - $10,000 for Street Law program at Union High School; (b) Lifetouch National School Studios – $1,139 for Connecticut Farms Elementary School
F-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve amendment to the 2009-2011 IDEA-ARRA grant for the purpose of revising the IDEA-ARRA plan and reallocating funds among the budget lines to meet student needs in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve submission of FY 2011 IDEA Grant amendment to allocate the $562 unexpended pre-school nonpublic funds from the FY 2010 IDEA grant.
F-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve transfer of funds within NCLB (No Child Left Behind) account codes 100-100 salary teachers, 200-100 salary administration, nurse and support staff, 200-300 purchased professional and technical salary, 100-600 general supply, 200-500 other purchased services in the amount of $52,970 as required by regulations of federal fund accounting for NCLB, and authorize the filing of a grant amendment to the FY11 NCLB grant in accordance with the foregoing.
F-13. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve increase to Purchase Order #11-03266 from $15,381.10 to $17,798.13 for a student attending Washington Academy due to a miscalculation in the number of days of attendance in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-000-100-566-01-19)
K. Operations Committee
O-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve advertisement for disposal of equipment which is deemed no longer serviceable in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve “On Line Parent Payment Program” agreement with CC Productions for payment of senior dues in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-3. The committee recommends and I so move that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:17-11.2 the board approve the following bus emergency evacuation drill reports: (a) Battle Hill Elementary School, March 30, 2011.
O-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve increase in the amount awarded to Xerox Audio Visual, 3170 Reps Miller Road, Suite 190, Norcross, GA from $197,205 to $264,918 for purchase and installation of SmartBoards (Bid #11-37) in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve fire and security drills from September, 2010 through March 2011 for all Township of Union Schools in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Request for use of playground and several classrooms at Central-Five/Jefferson School on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 for a health fair from Lynne Davis – information attached.
2. Request for use of turf field on September 17, October 1, October 15 and November 4 or 5, 2011 by Jonathan Dayton High School for home football games – information attached.
L. Personnel Committee
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 Substitute/Home Instruction List; Substitute Custodians, Substitute Cafeteria/Playground Aides, Teacher Assistants and Secretaries for the 2010-2011 school year 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 accept letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Carmela A. Pike, cafeteria/playground assistant at Livingston School, effective March 19, 2011; (b) Charles P. King, mathematics teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (c) John Petrozzino, science teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (d) Jeff Ballin, Supervisor of Social Studies and Business at Union High School, effective September 1, 2011 (retirement); (e) Debra Miles, AAP teacher at Franklin School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (f) Donna Kaiser, teacher at Battle Hill School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (g) Karen Perlman, teacher at Central-Five/Jefferson School effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (h) Delia Michael, secretary in the guidance office at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (i) Mary E. Ferrise, teacher at Battle Hill School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (j) Theresa Ann Sassone, teacher at Livingston School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (k) Phillip Bartone, business education teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (l) Rina Broyer, science teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (m) Gail L. Booker, part-time transportation aid, effective March 24, 2011; (n) Denise F. Talmadge, science teacher at Union High School, effective immediately; (m) Maria Dellanno, attendance office secretary at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement)
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve maternity and unpaid family leave for the following staff: (a) Nancy Giannetta, special education teacher at Union High for the period March 12th, 2011 through January 1, 2012.
P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payment to the following staff at a rate of $600 per person for preparation of 2011 Union High School Graduation Book: (a) Geraldine Muller; (b) Genevieve Reis and (c) John Shaffer.
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve unpaid sick leave for the following staff: (a) Michael Gorombey, teacher at Battle Hill School, for the period April 26, 2011 to the end of the 2010-2011 school year; (b) Jody Pederson, teacher at Union High School, for the period March 23, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year
P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve maternity leave for Nicole Ahern, remediation teacher at Hannah Caldwell School for the period May 16 through June 24, 2011.
P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve extension of unpaid child rearing leave for the following staff: (a) Christine DiGena, teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, for the 2011-2012 school year; (b) Lauren Kohn, special education teacher at Union High School from April 1, 2011 to the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve reduction of pay in the amount of $240 previously paid to the following staff for professional development workshops which were not presented: (a) Gina Calderone and (b) Stephanie Courtney
P-10 The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve JoAnne Timpano, a district occupational therapist to provide ten (10) hours of occupational therapy home instruction per a student’s IEP at a rate of $35 per hour not to exceed $350.
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Jeanette Franzone, to perform required Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for district students in accordance with their IEP on an “as needed” basis for the period April 26 through June 30, 2011 at a rate of $50 per hour.
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Enlighten Publications, P.O. Box 525, Vauxhall, New Jersey to do a Fourth Grade Writer’s Workshop for students on May 6, 2011 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. at Connecticut Farms School in an amount not to exceed $400. (Acct No. 20-464-100-600-01-20)
P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Assistive Tek, L.L.C., 174 Stephensburg Road, Port Murray, New Jersey to provide Assistive Technology Evaluation for a district student at a rate of $950 per evaluation in an amount not to exceed $950 for the 2010-2011 school year. (Acct No. 11-000-216-320-01-19/7043)
P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission to provide bedside instruction for a district student while in Children’s Specialized Hospital on December 22 and 23, 2010 at a rate of $63 for two hours in an amount not to exceed $126. (Acct No. 7693/11-150-100-320-01-19)
P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services to provide physical and occupational therapy evaluations at a rate of $312 per evaluation, in an amount not to exceed $4,000 for the 2010-2011 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-000-219-320-01-19)
P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board revise the following curriculum writing team that was approved on July 24, 2010:
Mathematics Grade 3
Christina Shahid – Remove
Terri Matthews - Add
M. Approval of Bills
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?
2. Update on Central-Five/Jefferson School project – Mr. Tatum
O. New Business
P. Comments from the Public
Q. Adjournment p.m.
