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UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 21, 2011
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Minutes:
1. March 28, 2011 - Public Budget Hearing
2. April 12, 2011 - Regular Meeting
E. Communications:
1. Request for fee waiver and use of field, auditorium and restrooms at Washington School from Michael Riley, for Washington Sports Camp for the period July 18 through 22, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2. Request for use of Hannah Caldwell gymnasium for Union Girls Basketball Clinic for the period June 27 through June 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
3. Request for maternity and unpaid family leave from Jennifer Hajkowski, English teacher at Union High School, for the period September 1st through November 6th, 2011.
4. Request for maternity and unpaid sick leave from Kelly Hamilton, elementary teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, for the period September 1st through December 14th, 2011.
5. Letter of resignation from Catherine Rossi, teacher assistant at Livingston School, effective June 25, 2011.
6. Correspondence from Alphonse Leak, President of the Vauxhall Historical Society regarding demolition of Central Five/Jefferson School and request for artifacts from the school.
7. Request for extended child rearing leave from Christina Shahid, AAP teacher at Franklin School for the period May 24, 2011 through the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
8. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Donald P. Sommerkamp, Drafting and Design Technology teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
9. Letter of resignation from Kristin Whalen, German teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2011.
10. Request for unpaid family leave and an extended unpaid leave of absence from Christine M. Plevyak, special education teacher at Union High School, for the period September 1, 2011 to the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
11. Letter of resignation from Jennifer Dellanno, teacher at Battle Hill School, effective July 1, 2011.
12. Letter of resignation from Stephanie L. Graham, art teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
13. Request for maternity and extended child rearing leave from Lydia DiGiovanni, science teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, for the period September 1, 2010 through January 2, 2012.
14. Letter of resignation from Magdalena Perska, elementary Spanish teacher effective July 1, 2011.
15. Correspondence from Meera Rao, Executive Director of Union Township Chamber of Commerce regarding 5K Walk/ Run on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
16. Request from Pastor Richard Starling of Christ Community Church to use gymnasium space for basketball program for Saturday mornings.
17. Letter of resignation from Lori LaBorde, science teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
18. Letter of resignation from Eduardo Espinal, Board of Education member, effective immediately.
19. Letter of resignation from Karen A. Guglich, German teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2011.
F. Special Presentation: Rotary Club Speech Competition Winners
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 approval be given to amend the 2010-2011 Out-of-District Atypical Student Placement, Exit Lists and tuitions and approve 2011-2012 Out-of-District Atypical Student Placement, Exit Lists and tuitions in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve payment of annual dues in the amount of $2,150 to N.J.S.I.A.A. (New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association) for the 2011-2012 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 application for special education and vocational school transportation contract with Union County Educational Services Commission for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [three (3) students exited from May 1, 2011 through May 31, 2011 for a total of thirty-seven (37) students for the 2010-2011 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and five (5) students who will be allowed to complete the 2010-2011 school year 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 secondary curriculum guides (Grades 6 through 12) 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 Three (3) Year Curriculum Review for grades 6 through 12 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 revised K-5 curriculum guides for the 2011-2012 school year 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 shared time students who will be attending Union County Vocational/Technical School for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the names of each board member.
E-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination of a full-time Autism Program at Kawameeh Middle School effective September 7, 2011 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 part-time Preschool Disabilities Program (two sessions) at Livingston Elementary School (9:05 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.) effective September 7, 2011 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 part- time Preschool Disabilities Program at Battle Hill Elementary School (two sessions - 9:05 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.) effective September 7, 2011 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 full-time Preschool Disabilities program (one session - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School effective September 7, 2011 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 elimination of a full-time Preschool Disabilities program (one session - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) at Battle Hill Elementary School, effective September 7, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each member.
E-14. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination of a part-time Preschool Disabilities program at Connecticut Farms Elementary School (two sessions - 9:05 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.) effective September 7, 2011 in accordance with the hands of each board member.
E-15. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination of a full-time Learning/Language Disabilities, mild/moderate program at Central-Five/Jefferson School effective September 7, 2011 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 establishment of a full-time Multiple Disabilities class at Union High School effective September 1, 2011 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 establishment of a full-time Cognitive Impairments, moderate class at Union High School effective September 1, 2011, 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 Freshman Orientation program at Union High School to be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 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 elimination of a full-time Multiple Disabilities class at Burnet Middle School effective September 1, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
J. Fiscal and Planning Committee
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated May 31, 2011 be accepted.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated May 31, 2011 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of May 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 May 31, 2011 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. 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 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) AP Exams – not to exceed $21,150 – payment for AP exam services – Union High School; (b) Java Joe’s Fundraising – $1,033 – yearbook fundraiser – Kawameeh Middle School; (c) Senior Award - $1,000 – Union Center National Bank award – Union High School; (d) Jostens, Inc. - $6,994.18 – yearbook – Kawameeh Middle School; (e) Oak Hall Industries, L.P. – $11,673.75 – senior class dues – Union High School; (f) Balfour - $5,836.16 – Yearbook – Union High School; (g) Mayfair Farms - $48,000 – Senior Prom – Union High School; (h) Cherrydale Farms - $1460 – Student Council fundraiser – Kawameeh Middle School
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 of each board member.
F-7. 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-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept the following donations: (a) Lifetouch National School Studio – $904 for use by Central-Five/Jefferson School; (b) Lifetouch National School Studio - $828 for use by Battle Hill School
F-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board pre-approve districtwide student field trip destinations and purposes for the 2010-2011 school year and the 2011-2012 school year 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 2011-2012 Purchasing Manual in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept grant in the amount of $37,273 from NJSBAIG/ ERIC North 2011 Safety Grant Program in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend resolution F-11 which was approved on April 12, 2011 as follows: “The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve submission of FY2011 IDEA Grant amendment to allocate the $563 unexpended pre-school nonpublic funds from the FY 2010 IDEA grant.”
K. Operations Committee
O-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve Cooperative Pricing System Agreement with County of Union Cooperative Pricing System for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016 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 Change Order #1 from The Barrett Company, 33 Stonehouse Road, Millington, New Jersey in connection with Roof Replacement at Hamilton School in the decreased amount of $23,100 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 Change Order #2 from The Barrett Company, 33 Stonehouse Road, Millington, New Jersey in connection with Roof Replacement at Hamilton School in the decreased amount of $2,135 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve Interlocal Services Agreement with the Township of Union for use of Board of Education Buses for special needs summer program sponsored by the Recreation Department in accordance of the information in the hands of each board member.
O-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve Rental Fee Schedule for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-6. 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-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve advertisement for disposal of equipment which has been deemed no longer serviceable in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve advertisement of 2002 Chevy truck, VIN#1GB7H1C82J503150 for sale ( minimum bid - $45,000).
O-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board award proposal for Clerk of the Works Services – Addition and Alterations to Central-Five/Jefferson School to Legacy Construction Management, Inc., 435 Sloping Hill Terrace, Brick, NJ for a total proposed fee of $300,000 and in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve fire and security drills as follows: (a) Burnet Middle School – March 22, 2011, April 14, 2011 and May 27, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-11. 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; (b) Connecticut Farms Elementary School – May 2, 2011
O-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve amendment of Long Range Facilities Plan to include Hamilton Elementary School as “Temporary Swing Space”. (Project No. 5290-X02-11-1000)
O-13. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the submission of project application entitled “Hamilton Elementary School as Temporary Swing Space to the Department of Education. (Project No. 5290-X02-11-1000)
O-14. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve use of grounds surrounding Union High School on October 22, 2011 for Union Township Chamber of Commerce first annual 5K Walk/Run event in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-15. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal from Omega Environmental Services, Inc., 208 Huyler Street, South Hackensack, NJ 07606 to prepare E215 Level I Environmental Assessment (EA) Report in connection with proposed additions and alterations at Central-Five/Jefferson School in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
L. Personnel Committee
P-1. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve personnel actions 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 June, 2010 Substitute/ Home Instruction List, substitute custodians and substitute playground/ cafeteria aides, classroom assistants and secretaries be approved in accordance with the copy 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) Catherine Rossi, teacher assistant at Livingston School, effective June 25, 2011; (b) Donald P. Sommerkamp, Drafting and Design Technology teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (c) Kristin Whalen, German teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2011; (d) Magdalena Perska, Elementary Spanish teacher, effective July 1, 2011; (e) Jennifer Dellanno, teacher at Battle Hill School, effective July 1, 2011; (f) Stephanie L. Graham, art teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011; (g) Lori LaBorde, science teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011; (h) Karen A. Guglich, German teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2011.
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payment to Margaret Berry, athletic trainer for an additional 150 hours at a rate of $30 per hour not to exceed $4,500 starting July 1, 2011.
P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board appoint Thomas Wiggins, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds as (Americans with Disabilities Act) ADA/Facility Coordinator, (Integrated Pest Management) IPM Coordinator and (Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act) AHERA designated person, for the 2011-2012 school year at no cost to the District.
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve maternity and unpaid family leave for the following staff: (a) Jennifer Hajkowski, English teacher at Union High School, for the period September 1, 2011 through November 6th, 2011; (b) Kelly Hamilton, elementary teacher at Hannah Caldwell School for the period September 1, 2011 through December 14th, 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) Christina Shahid, AAP teacher at Franklin School for the period May 24, 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 maternity and extended child rearing leave for the following staff: (a) Lydia DiGiovanni, science teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, for the period September 1, 2011 through January 2, 2012.
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint residency investigators for the Summer, 2011 (July 1st through August 31st, 2011) at a rate of $20 per hour: (a) Maria Schmidtberg– not to exceed 50 hours per month or $1,000; (b) Anthony Martino – not to exceed 25 hours per month or $500; (c) Tom Sheridan – not to exceed 25 hours per month or $500. The Superintendent is authorized to increase hours as the need arises.
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Donna Hubbard to record and transcribe the minutes of Residency Committee meetings as assigned, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a rate of $250 per meeting.
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the 2011-2012 school year Substitute/Home Instruction List, and substitute custodians be approved in accordance with the copy in the hands of each board member.
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that approval be given to appoint police for pre and post graduation building and grounds security and graduation security at an hourly rate of $25 per hour per patrolman and $27.50 per hour for supervisor.
P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payment to Laurie Parnau, Livingston School nurse, to review medical records of summer registrants at a rate of $ 47.86 per hour not to exceed seventy-five (75) hours or $3,589.50 from July 1st through August 31st, 2011.
P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payment to Karen Gainey and Christopher Capodice for television broadcasting coverage for after school hours during the 2011-2011 school year at a per person rate of $40 per hour.
P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that that the board approve payment to John Shaffer for printing services during the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $30 per hour.
P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board appoint Gregory A. Tatum, as Affirmative Action Officer; Edward Gibbons as Assistant Affirmative Action Officer and Benjamin Kloc as Affirmative Action Officer for classroom practices for the 2011-2012 school year at no cost to the District.
P-17. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint Dr. Bharati Mullick as Chief Medical Inspector for the Township of Union Public Schools for the 2011-2012 school year for an annual stipend of $15,000.
P-18. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint Dr. Gregory Gallick as team physician for the Township of Union Public Schools for the 2011-2012 school year for an annual stipend of $3,500.
P-19. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint Dr. Steven Eisenstat as medical inspector for the Township of Union Public Schools for the 2011-2012 school year for an annual stipend of $1,300.
P-20. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve following staff for attendance at IEP meetings on an “as needed” basis from July 5th through August 31, 2011 at a rate of $38.25 per hour: (a) Jennifer Imperiale; (b) Cindy Corveleyn
P-21. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint principals, supervisors, directors, teachers, security monitors, classroom assistants, cafeteria/ playground aids, custodians, maintainers and transportation employees, part-time transportation employees, twelve-month secretaries, ten-month secretaries, confidential secretaries and central office personnel for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hand of each board member.
P-22. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Jo Ann Pace to provide speech services on an “as needed” basis from July 5th through August 31, 2011 at a rate of $65.00 per hour.
P-23. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Kathleen Herrigel, CPA, to provide part-time accounting services for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a rate of $38.25 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours per week or $765. (Acct No. 7326/11-000-251-100-02-54)
P-24. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Lisa Mulvaney to provide home instruction and/or multi-sensory reading strategies on an “as needed” basis from July 5th through August 31st, 2011 at a rate of $38.25 per hour.
P-25. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Helene Sarnell, Certified speech language specialist to provide speech therapy to district students with IEPs for the 2011-2012 school year; three days per week, six hours per day at a rate of $85 per hour not to exceed $64,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-26. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve the following staff to provide occupational therapy evaluations on an “as needed” basis at a rate of $310 per evaluation for the period July 5th through August 31st, 2011: (a) Bonnie Mauer; (b) JoAnne Timpano.
P-27. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Nancy Dionisio, Occupational Therapist, to provide occupational therapy evaluations on an “as needed” basis at a rate of $310 per evaluation for the period July 5th through August 31, 2011 and to provide occupational therapy on an “as needed” basis at the rate of $65 per hour, four (4) hours per day for the period July 5th through August 31, 2011.
P-28. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Jamie Barca, teacher, for the extended school year program at Battle Hill School at a rate of $38.25 for 4-1/2 hours per day for the period July 1, 2011 through July 29, 2011 not to exceed $3,271.
P-29. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payment of stipend to staff for early arrival for administration of HSPA at Union High School at a rate of $50 per person in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-30. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Lindsey Zalesky to provide home instruction and/or multi-sensory reading strategies on an “as needed” basis from July 5th through August 31st, 2011 at a rate of $38.25 per hour.
P-31. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve amendment of curriculum writing team as follows: Woodworking III and IV – delete – Rosario Cannovo; add – Don Sommerkamp (15 hours @$20 per hour not to exceed $300)
P-32. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve the following staff to provide home instruction for district students for the period May 1st through June 30th, 2011 at a rate of $35 per hour: (a) Alina Loguidice; (b) Lauren Walker (c) Danielle Roland
P-33. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve St. Barnabas Pediatric Specialty Center to provide psychiatric evaluations for the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $550 per evaluation, not to exceed $4,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct. No. 11-000-219-320-01-19)
P-34. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve Dr. Isabel Detrizio Carotenuto to provide neuro-developmental evaluations for the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $375 per evaluation, not to exceed $8,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct. No. 11-000-219-320-01-19)
P-35. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve Event Staff Assignments and Fees for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-36. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve staff to work additional hours during Summer 2011: (1) nurses for summer athletic physicals: (a) Gayle Sumner – 60 hours at $30 per hour not to exceed $1800; (b) Connie Sensor – 40 hours at $30 per hour not to exceed $1200 and (2) athletic physical secretaries: (a) Helene Lateiner at a rate of $921.52 per week not to exceed $1843.04; (b) Josephine Palumbo at a rate of $978.72 per week, not to exceed $1,957.44.
P-37. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve Morris Union Jointure Commission, 340 Central Avenue, New Providence, New Jersey to provide the following services to district students attending programs at The Morris Union Jointure Commission facilities located in New Providence and Warren: Physical Therapy - $205 per hour; Occupational Therapy - $190 per hour; Speech Therapy - $220 per hour; ABA Services - $195 per hour and two (2) personal aides for ESY and 2011-2012 school year - $142,590; cost for all services not to exceed $405,000 for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct #11-000-216-320-01-19)
P-38. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve Morris Union Jointure Commission, 340 Central Avenue, New Providence, New Jersey to provide Outreach Services/Behavior Management at a rate of $230 per hour; $660 per half day; $930 per full day, not to exceed $3,000 for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct # 11-000-216-320-01-19)
P-39. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for Occupational and Physical Therapies and evaluations for district students for the 2011-2012 school years from Trinitas Children Therapy Services, 899 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081 in accordance with the fee schedule in the hands of each board member in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
P-40. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for health insurance brokerage services for the 2011-2012 school year from Business & Governmental Insurance Agency (BGIA) 900 Route 9 North, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 at a fee of 1.6% of premium per annum in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-41. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for property/casualty insurance brokerage services for the 2011-2012 school year from Marquis Insurance Agency, 900 Route 9 North, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 at a fee not to exceed $87,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-42. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for environmental engineering and regulatory compliance services for the 2011-2012 school year from Birdsall Services Group, 65 Jackson Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016 at a fee not to exceed $21,700 for environmental and not to exceed $79,900 for regulatory in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-43. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for auditing services for the 2011-2012 school year from Suplee Clooney & Company, 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 at a fee not to exceed $49,650 plus hourly rates in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-44. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for architectural services for the 2011-2012 school year from Potter Architects;, 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, New Jersey at a rate of 8% to 12% variable plus hourly rates in accordance with the information in the hands with each board member.
P-45. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for general legal services for the 2011-2012 school year from Weiner, Lesniak, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 at a rate of $185 per hour for attorney and $65 per hour for paralegal services in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-46 The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for general legal services for the 2011-2012 school year from Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, 25 Independence Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 at a rate of $185 per hour for attorney and $65 per hour for paralegal services in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-47. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept proposal for bond counsel legal services for the 2011-2012 school year from the following firms: (a) Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer, P.A., 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 in accordance with fee schedule; (b) DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP, 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Teaneck, NJ 07666 in accordance with fee schedule and additional information in the hands of each board member.
P-48. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve withholding salary increment for employee #9275 for the 2011-2012 academic year in accordance with the information recorded in the non-public portion of the minutes of this meeting.
P-49. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Summer 2011 IT technicians at a rate of $16.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours or $4,800 for the period June 27th through September 2nd, 2011: (a) Mark D’Aloia; (b) David Eidel; (c) Carlos Esquivel; (d) Michael Riley, Jr.; (e) Shawn Swingle and (f) Lucille Williams.
P-50. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payment to staff as graduation monitors at a rate of $58.00 per person and security monitors at a rate of $22 per hour for 8 hours not to exceed $176 for graduation on June 24, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-51. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve unpaid family leave and extended unpaid leave of absence for Christine M. Plevyak, special education teacher at Union High School for the period September 1, 2011 to the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
P-52. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board appoint James J. Damato as Interim Business Administrator effective July 1, 2011.
P-53. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal to provide Technology Services for the 2011-2012 school year from Promedia Technology Services., Inc., 353 U.S. Highway 46, Little Falls, NJ at a rate of $130 per hour for regular technical servicing and $200 per hour for emergency, overtime and holiday technical servicing not to exceed 200 hours for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-54. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Laura Muller to provide home instruction to homebound district students on an “as needed” at a rate of $38.25 per hour for the period July 1st through August 31st, 2011.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
1. Replacing Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent
L. 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.
M. Unfinished Business
1. How is the district progressing on district goals? - Dr. Martin
2. Update on Central-Five/Jefferson School project – Mr. Tatum
N. New Business
O. Comments from the Public
P. Adjournment p.m.
