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NOTE: This meeting is being held at the Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ
The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m.
UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 16, 2011
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Communications:
- Letter of resignation from Jennifer A. Donnelly, AAP Math teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective August 15, 2011.
- Letter of resignation from Michael Sciancalepore, custodian at Connecticut Farms School, effective August 1, 2011.
- Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Cheryl Williams, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011.
- Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Elizabeth Rizzolo, secretary at Union High School, effective September 1, 2011.
- Request for waiver of fees from Lori Volturo, Sports Coordinator at Holy Spirit School for use of gymnasiums for the 2011-2012 school year.
- Correspondence from Marie and Joe Canarelli regarding Middle School Academy students.
- Letter of resignation from Raquel Wright, classroom assistant at Union High School, effective immediately.
- Letter of resignation from Gen Tetta, transportation assistant, effective immediately.
- Request for waiver of fees from Paul M. Fernandez, Alliance Coordinator, Municipal Drug Alliance for annual Battle of the Orient (HWA-RAN-DO ACADEMY) on Sunday, October 9th 2011 at Union High School
E. Approval of Minutes
1. Executive Session – March 28, 2011
2. Executive Session – April 19, 2011
3. Organization Meeting – May 10, 2011
4. Executive Session – June 14, 2011
5. Executive Session – June 21, 2011
F. Superintendent’s Report
G. Comments from the Public on Resolutions on the Agenda
H. Education/Student Discipline Committee
E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the 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 Code of Conduct and Core Values for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board.
E-3. 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) G.F. – pre-kindergarten – Battle Hill School; (b) K.A.M. – Grade 6 – Kawameeh Middle School; (c) E.S. – Grade 5 – Hamilton School
E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Anti-Bullying Curriculum Guides: (a) Elementary K-5; (b) Middle School 6-8; and (c) High School 9-12.
E-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend resolution E-17 adopted on June 21, 2011 to reflect time changes in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member as follows: 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-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Nonpublic Public Law 1977 Chapters 192-193 Agreement 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-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of in-class replacement programs at Battle Hill Elementary School (one first grade section; one third grade section and one fourth grade section) effective September 7, 2011 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 in-class replacement programs at Washington Elementary School (two kindergarten sections; one third grade section and one fourth grade section) effective September 7, 2011 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 in-class replacement programs at Livingston Elementary School (one fourth grade section) 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 in-class replacement programs at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School (two fifth grade sections) 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 in-class replacement programs at Hamilton Elementary School (four fifth grade sections) 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 in-class replacement programs at Connecticut Farms Elementary School (one third grade section and two fifth grade sections) 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 an in-class replacement program at Connecticut Farms Elementary School (one fourth grade section) effective September 7, 2011 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 elimination of in-class replacement program at Livingston Elementary School (one first grade program) effective September 7, 2011 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 elimination of in-class replacement program at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School (one fourth grade program) 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 the elimination of an in-class replacement program at Franklin Elementary School (one first grade section) effective September 7, 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 the elimination of in-class replacement programs at Central-Five/ Jefferson School (eight fifth grade sections) effective September 7, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-18. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [one (1) student exited from July 1st through July 31st 2011 for a total of forty-four (44) students for the 2010-2011 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district 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 establishment of a full-time Behavioral Disabilities class at Union High School effective September 1, 2011 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 establishment 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.
E-21. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination four (4) in-class, replacement classes at Burnet Middle School effective September 1, 2011 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 four (4) pullout, replacement classes at Burnet Middle School effective September 1, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-23. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend list of shared-time students attending Union County Vocational/Technical High School for the 2011-2012 school year 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 elimination of five (5) sections of pull/out, replacement classes at Union High School effective September 1, 2011 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 elimination of sixty-nine (69) in-class, support classes at Union High School effective September 1, 2011 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 elimination of one (1) section of pull/out, support class at Union High School, effective September 1, 2011 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 establishment of sixty-four (64) in-class, replacement classes at Union High School effective September 1, 2011 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 in-class replacement class at Kawameeh Middle School, effective September 1, 2011 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 pull/out replacement class at Kawameeh Middle School effective September 1, 2011 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 Middle School Academy to take place in Burnet Middle School and Kawameeh Middle School over the course of 40 school days from October 7th through December 9th. The morning class and the afternoon class of the Academy at each school will meet 20 times. The cost of the Academy will be $60 per student, and this will be paid by each student’s parent or guardian. There will be no financial expense for this program to the school district.
I. Fiscal and Planning Committee
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated July 31, 2011 be accepted.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated July 31, 2011 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of July 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 June 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. 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 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-6. 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-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Union County Educational Services Commission to administer the district’s IDEA-B funds for the period September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012 for district nonpublic schools pursuant to the requirements of the Individuals with Disability Act and the district’s grant application 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 - $1,106.21- Hannah Caldwell Elementary School; (b) Lifetouch National School Studio - $1,060.80 – Washington Elementary School
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.
J. Operations Committee
O-1. Report receipt of bids received on July 21, 2011 for proposed addition and alterations at Central-Five/Jefferson School and bids received on August 2, 2011 (re-bid #12-17) Vocational Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year
O-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend award of bid for Annual Boiler, Burner Cleaning and Inspection to Manhattan Welding Co., Inc. originally awarded on July 19, 2011 as follows: $30,000 – Annual boiler/burner inspection/cleaning; $20,700 – Boiler/Burner repairs at time of cleaning; $21,200 – Emergency boiler/burner repair; thereby increasing bid from $125,700 to $197,600 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for proposed Addition and Alterations to Central-Five/Jefferson School to Patock Construction Co., 43 Gilbert Street, North, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701 as follows: Base Bid - $15,577,700; plus Alternate A-1 - $21,777; plus Alternate A-2 - $25;,777; plus Alternate A-3 - $90,777; plus Alternate A-4 - $24,977 and deduct Alternate A-7 for a total bid award in the amount of $15,724,938 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 Student Transportation Services for the 2011-2012 school year (bid #12-01) to Villani Bus Company, 811 E. Linden Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 in accordance with the fee schedule in the hands of each board member.
O-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Piano Tuning/Repairs for the 2011-2012 school year (bid #12-08) to Glenn Paulsen, 439 Washington Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 in an amount not to exceed $13,000.
O-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspections for the 2011-2012 school year (bid #12-11) to ABC Fire and Safety, 750 Fairfield Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ 07033 in an amount not to exceed $28,562.
O-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Musical Instruments for the 2011-2012 school year (bid #12-14) to K & S Music, P.O. Box 355, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 in an amount not to exceed $3,895.
O-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Musical Instrument Repairs for the 2011-2012 school year (bid #12-07) to K & S Music, P.O. Box 355, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 in an amount not to exceed $13,000.
O-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Music Supplies for the 2011-2012 school year (bid #12-15) to Washington Professional Systems (WPS), 11242 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland 20902 in an amount not to exceed $7,805.70.
O-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal from Global Connect Corporation to provide an “instant alert system” that will enable the school district to notify, by phone, parents, staff and appropriate citizens of important school district happenings such as school closures due to inclement weather. The cost of this program for unlimited messaging is $1.50 per student (staff and appropriate citizens are free). The prorated cost for the 2011-2012 school year will be $9,750.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Request for waiver of fees – Holy Spirit School
2. Request for waiver of fees – Municipal Drug Alliance
K. 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 additions to the 2010-2011 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 reappoint Cafeteria/Playground Aides for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board amend list of staff who were monitors at Union High School graduation for payment at a rate of $58 per person: (a) Dana Bobertz; (b) Lisa Mulvaney; (c) Christopher Faraone; (d) Danielle Firavanti; (e) Sharon Drayton; (f) Anthony Davis; (g) Jose Torres and (h) Patty Frazier.
P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Bergen County Special Services to provide occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech for a student attending the Millburn Regional Day School for the period April, 2011 through June 2011 in an amount not to exceed $744. These services are in accordance with the student’s IEP and will be charged to Acct. #20-251-200-320-01-20.
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Francesco Stanco to provide twenty (20) hours of ABA therapy for a homebound students from August 1 through August 31, 2011 at a rate of $50 per hour not to exceed $1,000.
P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Jennifer A. Donnelly, AAP Math teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective August 15, 2011; (b) Michael Sciancalepore, custodian at Connecticut Farms School, effective August 1, 2011 (retirement); (c) Cheryl Williams, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2011 (retirement); (d) Elizabeth Rizzolo, secretary at Union High School, effective September 1, 2011 (retirement); (e) Raquel Wright, classroom assistant at Union High School, effective immediately; (f) Gen Tetta, transportation assistant, effective immediately
P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Curriculum Writing Teams at a rate of $20 per hour not to exceed 15 hours or $300 per person:
Language Arts/Kindergarten: Danielle Beninato, Barbara Juarez and Heidi Millan
Language Arts/Grade 1: Cynthia Cathcart, Lindsay Conneely and Libby Galante
Language Arts/Grade 2: Jaclyn Cannella, Jaclyn Hrdina and Mary Ellen Patricco
Language Arts/Grade 3: Althea Bossard and Cynthia Scobee
Social Studies/Kindergarten: Barbara Juarez, Jennifer Medina and Heidi Millan
Social Studies/Grade 1: Jaclyn Cannella, Karen Freitas and Gregory Pardo
Social Studies/Grade 5: Monica Dec, Kwaku Osei-Tutu and Jennifer Wahlers
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Amy S. Jacob, LCSW, 235 Valentine Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904 to present five professional development sessions on Suicide Prevention and Awareness at a rate of $400 per session, not to exceed $2000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct # 7075/11-000-219-320-02-19)
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board increase number of hours to Margaret Berry for Summer 2011 athletic training from 150 to 200 or 50 additional hours at a rate of $30 per hour or $1,500.
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve district staff to present Professional Development sessions in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
L. Policy Committee
POL-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt Policy File
Code 5500 – Expectations for Pupil Conduct in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
POL-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt Policy File Code 5600 – Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
POL-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt Policy File Code 5310.1 – Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries and Concussion Procedure in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
POL-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt Policy File Code 5512.01 – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
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.
O. New Business
P. Comments from the Public
Q. Adjournment p.m.
