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TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - JULY 19, 2011
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Communications:
1. Letter of resignation from Merideth Getsinger, social studies teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
2. Request for unpaid medical leave from Jody L. Pederson, World Language Teacher at Union High School, for the 2011-2012 school year.
3. Letter of resignation from Kim Marano, guidance counselor at Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2011.
4. Letter of resignation from Ruth Seiden, special education teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2011.
5. Letter of resignation from Danielle Firavanti, English teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
6. Letter of resignation from Caroline Intveldt, science teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2011.
7. Letter of resignation from Danielle A. Romanyshyn, classroom assistant at Hannah Caldwell School, effective July 1, 2011.
8. Letter of resignation from Alina Loguidice, teacher assistant at Hannah Caldwell School, effective immediately.
E. Superintendent’s Report
1. Middle School Academies – 2010-2011 school year
F. Comments from the Public on Resolutions on the Agenda
G. Education/Student Discipline Committee
E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend list of students who will be attending Union County Vocational/Technical School for the 2011-2012 school year 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 2011-2012 Out-of-District Atypical Student Placement and tuitions in accordance with the information appended to the nonpublic portion of these minutes.
E-3. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [six (6) students exited from June 1st through June 30th 2011 for a total of forty-three (43) students for the 2010-2011 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district in accordance with the information appended.
E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board enter into parent/pupil transportation contract forthe 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $70 per day (no increase from 2010-2011 school year): (a) To transport student B.G. to and from the Lakeview School in Edison, NJ from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
E-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Tuition Agreement Contract with Union County Vocational-Technical Schools for the 2011-2012 school year 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 revised 2011 District In Need of Improvement (DINI) Plan 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 the following students of staff members to attend Union Schools for the 2011-2012 school year at no charge: (a) T.O.M. – kindergarten, Connecticut Farms School; (b) N.P. – half-day preschool disabled class in a school to be determined based upon availability; (c) J.P. – kindergarten, Battle Hill School
E-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve establishment of an Autism program at Franklin Elementary School effective September 7, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
H. Fiscal and Planning Committee
F-1. The Committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2011 be accepted.
F-2. The Committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated June 30, 2011 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), I certify that as of June 30, 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.
___________________________ __________________
James J. Damato Dated
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), we certify that as of June 30, 2011 after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriate 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 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 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-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board renew the following petty cash fund for the 2011-2012 school year:
Report Voucher
Fund Amt Expend Res.Ind. Period Form End of Fiscal Year
Sec’y $500 $500 J. Damato Annual Board Unused sum
returned to
General Fund
F-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board Secretary be authorized to advertise for bids for various school needs for the 2011-2012 school year.
F-7. 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-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 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-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept the following donations: (a) Lors Studios - $738- donated $6 per couple that bought photo packages from senior prom to Union High School
F-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt formal resolution which authorizes the sale of $6,712,000 principal amount of bonds to fund the local share of the Central-Five/Jefferson School project in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
I. Operations Committee
O-1. Report of bids received on June 9, 2011 for Student Transportation Services for the 2011-2012 school year; bids received on June 21, 2011 for Science Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year; for Lumber Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year; for Tech. Occupational Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year; Vocational Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year; Family/Consumer Science for the 2011-2012 school year; for Musical Instrument Repairs for the 2011-2012 school year; for Piano Tuning/ Repairs for the 2011-2012 school year; bids received on July 7, 2011 for Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspection for the 2011-2012 school year; Boiler/Burner Cleaning, Service and Repairs for the 2011-2012 school year; Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector and Sprinkler System Inspections for the 2011-2012 school year; bids received on July 12, 2011 for Paper Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year; Music Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year and Musical Instruments for the 2011-2012 school year
O-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Security Drill Statement of Assurance from Burnet Middle School 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 discard of textbooks 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 purchase of the following equipment from the Morris Union Jointure Commission which has been installed at Hamilton School: (a) Master clock system - $4,125; (b) Intercom system - $2,650 and (c) Window air-conditioning units - $2,300 for a total cost of $9,075.
O-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve proposal for the renewal of the board’s contract with ARAMARK and lunch prices for the 2011-2012 school year based on the following. The Board of Education finds that ARAMARK services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner. The price increase does not exceed the Index Rate and the other terms and conditions of the Contract shall remain substantially the same. This information is in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member: (1) One hundred seventy-nine (179) service days for all schools and staff; (2) Current enrollment is 7,568 students for the 2011-2012 school year; (3) There is no change in state or federal reimbursements; (4) Continued availability of government food commodities at the same quantity, quality and variety as for 2011-2012; (5) There is a $0.05 price increase for paid breakfasts and lunches at all grade levels. This increase is in line with the guidance issued by the Department of Education on April 25th; (6) Increases in food costs average 2.5% due to current market trends, increase in dairy products and decreased availability of government commodities rebate and processing programs; (7) Increase of 4% (average) in payroll cost to keep in step with the competitive labor market and the local prevailing wage scales in the food service industry; (8) To adjust the allowance for ARAMARK’s general administrative costs to $0.05 per meal served, and a management fee of $0.051 per meal served; (9) To recommend to the Board of Education of the Township of Union School District to reappoint ARAMARK for the food service management for the 2011-2012 school year as permitted by law; (10) An unlimited guaranteed return of $50,094 as per section 16F.
O-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspection for the 2011-2012 school year to ABC Fire and Safety, Inc., 750 Fairfield Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ in the total bid amount not to exceed $28,562.
O-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Boiler/Burner Cleaning, Service and Repairs for the 2011-2012 school year to Manhattan Welding Company, Inc., 1434 Chestnut Avenue, Hillside, NJ in the total bid amount not to exceed $125,700.
O-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector and Sprinkler Service and Inspections for the 2011-2012 school year to Union Alarmtronic, LLC, One Jade Meadow Drive, Springfield, NJ in the total bid amount not to exceed $7,920.
O-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Paper Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year to Paper Mart, Inc., 151 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ in the total bid amount not to exceed $108,571.07.
O-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Science Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year as follows:
Carolina Biological $ 1,463.10
Sargent-Welch 2,271.10
Science Kit & Boreal 4,332.60
Ward’s 1,781.90
Frey Scientific 85.27
Flinn Scientific 3,110.89
TOTAL BID $ 13,044.86
O-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve contracts for Beforecare and Aftercare services for the 2011-2012 school year with Y.M.C.A. of Eastern Union County, 135 Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal from Ikon Office Solutions, Inc., 19 Chapin Road, Bldg. C - North, Pine Brook, NJ for replacement of two (2) photocopy machines at Union High School Copy Room in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
J. Personnel Committee
P-1. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve personnel action 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 approve hourly rates for the 2010-2011 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 approve 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.
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Merideth Getsinger, social studies teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011; (b) Kim Murano, guidance counselor at Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2011; (c) Danielle Firavanti, English teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011; (d) Caroline Intveldt, science teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2011; (e) Danielle A. Romanyshyn, teacher assistant at Hannah Caldwell School, effective July 1, 2011; (f) Alina Loguidice, teacher assistant at Hannah Caldwell School, effective immediately
P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payment to Fatima DeCorte as SAT/PSAT Testing Coordinator at a rate of $30 per hour not to exceed fifty (50) hours or $1500 for the 2011-2012 school year.
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Monica Nativo Rodriguez, certified sign language interpreter, at Livingston School for the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $175 per hour not to exceed $2,750.
P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Intervention and Referral Services Committee Team Member Roles and list of staff members who will serve on this committee for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Union County Educational Services Commission to provide bedside instruction at Trinitas Hospital at a rate of $56 per hour and at Children’s Specialized Hospital at a rate of $125.50 per hour for district students for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 not to exceed $20,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve the following staff to perform required services for the 2011 Extended School Year for the period July 5th through July 29, 2011 at Battle Hill School: (a) Substitute Teacher Assistants/Personal Aides at a rate of $16 per hour for 4 or 4-1/2 hours per day, not to exceed $1,368: Lisa Erickson; Theresa Brennan and Joan Carroll (b) Substitute Teachers at a rate of $38.25 per hour for 4-1/2 hours per day, not to exceed $3,271: Lisa Erickson and Theresa Brennan.
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept proposal for to provide professional services in the area of student support for the 2011-2012 school year from Wellness Management Services of Trinitas Regional Medical Center, 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ in a total fee not to exceed $82,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board appoint, Manuel E. Vieira as Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the 2011-2012 school year at no cost to the board.
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board amend resolution P-23 adopted on June 21, 2011 to increase weekly hours for Kathleen Herrigel, CPA, for the 2011-2012 school year from 20 hours per week to 30 hours per week at 38.25 per hour, not to exceed $1147.50 per week.
P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Michele Zaitz, Certified Teacher to provide home instruction to homebound students at a rate of $50 per hour for the period September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve staff to provide home instruction to district students for the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $38.25 per hour 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 certified teachers to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at home at a rate of $50 per hour for the period September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Professional Educational Services, Inc., 34 South Delsea Drive, Glassboro, NJ to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the period September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $6,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 7963/11-150-100-320-01-19)
P-17. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Ken MacIver to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy at a rate of $45 per hour not to exceed $11,880 for the 2011-2012 school year. (Acct No. 7043/11-000-216-320-01-19)
P-18. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Cross County Clinical and Educational Services for Child Study Team Evaluations in a foreign language at a rate of $770 per evaluation for the 2011-2012 school year, not to exceed $3,500 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-000-219-320-01-19)
P-19. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board amend substitute teacher list for the 2011-2012 to remove Alan McKenzie as his certification is not up to date.
P-20. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve staff to conduct in house professional development during the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-21. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve waiver application to the NJ Department of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-6.5c in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-22. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-23. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board create a position and a job description for “Human Resources Manager" in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
K. Legal/Residency Committee
L-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
L. Approval of Bills
The committee recommends and I so move that the board concur with the bills listed in the permanent bound register in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member 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.
