E. Communications:
E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the 2011-2012 Out-of-District Atypical Student Placement List 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 for the period October 1 through October 31, 2011; a total of eleven (11) students exited for the 2011-2012 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district 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 community-based instruction (CBI) sites for the 2011-2012 school year as follows: (a) Mr. Nino’s Pizza & Restaurant, 1030 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, NJ (b) Union Public Library, 1201 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ and (c) Stop and Shop Supermarket, 1201 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, NJ
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 for the period October 1 through October 31, 2011; a total of eleven (11) students exited for the 2011-2012 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-1. The Committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated October 31, 2011 be accepted.
F-2. The Committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated October 31, 2011 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), I certify that as of October 31st, 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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Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), we certify that as of October 31st 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 line item transfers in accordance with the copy in the hands of each board member.
F-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Auditor’s Management Report be accepted in accordance with the copy in the hands of each board member and on file in the office of the Secretary.
F-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve 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-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve following list of contracts and/or purchases pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(21): (a) Forest Lodge/LLC Catering - $1,600 – 1st deposit for 8th grade trip – Kawameeh Middle School; (b) U.C.I.A.C. - Not to exceed $4,000 – fees to officials for county wrestling tournament – Union High School Athletic Department; (c) PSAT/NMSQT - $5,994 – PSAT tests and testing books – Union High School; (d) Independent Event Planners - $1,566 - fundraiser for varsity volleyball team - Union High School Athletic Department
F-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve districtwide travel and related expenses pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7 and Board Policy File Code 6471 and in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board pre-approve districtwide student field trip destinations and purposes pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26A 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 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan Report (Actual FY11, Budgeted FY12 and Planned FY13) in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept the following donations: (a) Target – 56.08 – for use by Central-Five/Jefferson School
F-13. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept 2011 Safety Grant Award in the amount of $37,273 from ERIC North New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group in accordance with the information in the hands of each board
F-14. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve 2011-2012 Nonpublic No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Agreement for the 2011-2012 school year with Union County Educational Services Commission in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
J. Operations Committee Resolutions:
O-1. 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: (a) Hannah Caldwell School – October 6th, 2011; (b) Burnet Middle School – October 12, 2011; (c) Washington School – October 12, 2011; (d) Burnet Middle School – October 14, 2011; (e) Hamilton School – October 14, 2011; (f) Union High School – October 24, 2011; (g) Battle Hill School – November 1, 2011 and the following school security drills: (a) Battle Hill School – October 25, 2011(Code Blue Lockdown); (b) Union High School – October 26, 2011 (Code Red Lockdown); (c) Burnet Middle School – October 14, 2011 (Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package); (d) Kawameeh Middle School – October 27, 2011 (Lockdown); (e) Livingston School – October 24, 2011 (evacuation); (f) Connecticut Farms School – October 25, 2011 (lockdown); (g) Hamilton School – October 26, 2011 (lockdown/active shooter); (h) Washington School – October 27, 2011 (lockdown); (i) Franklin Elementary School – October 31, 2011 (lockdown); (j) Hannah Caldwell School – October 31, 2011 (evacuation) 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 participation in joint transportation agreement with Sussex County Regional Cooperative for the 2011-2012 school year 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 Indemnity and Trust Renewal Agreement with New Jersey School Boards Insurance Group in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-4 The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend proposal for renewal of board’s contract with ARAMARK and lunch prices for the 2011-2012 school year approved on July 19, 2011 as follows (changes are bolded): 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 and administrative costs to $0.133 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 $50,000 as per section 16F.
O-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve application to the Somerset County Co-operative Pricing System #2 SOCCP 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 increase of bid amount for Electrical Supplies (Bid #11-18) to Cooper Electrical Supply Co., 1805 Lower Road, Linden, NJ from $6,117.52 to $6,239.12 an increase of $121.60 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 members;hip and authorize payment of annual dues to Township of Union Chamber of Commerce in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Permission for Holy Spirit School to use Livingston School as an evacuation site.
K. Personnel Committee Resolutions:
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 approve the November 2011 Substitute/Home Instruction List, Substitute Custodians, Substitute Cafeteria/ Playground Aides; Classroom Assistants and Secretaries and Substitute Bus Drivers and Bus Aides and Substitute After School Monitors 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) Jody Pederson, French teacher at Union High School, effective October 1, 2011 (retirement); (b) Chester Czaplinski, Jr., Vice Principal at Burnet Middle School, effective January 1, 2012 (retirement); (c) Elise Douglas, part-time bus assistant effective December 1, 2011(retirement).
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve maternity and family leave for the following staff: (a) Bernadine Santoro, teacher at Franklin School, for the period December 5th, 2011 through February 29th, 2012; (b) Brooke Gilligan, 5th grade ICR teacher at Connecticut Farms School, for the period December 5th, 2011 through March 11th, 2012.
P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve intermittent family leave for Sandra Joy Mangarella commencing October 13, 2011 for a period of forty-two (42) days.
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve extended child rearing leave from Nancy Giannetta, Child Study Team member at Union High School, for the period January 2nd, 2012 through the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve family leave for Ana Africano, teacher assistant at Battle Hill School, for the period September 15th through December 15th, 2011.
P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the following staff be approved as monitors for athletic events during the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $40 per game Burnet Middle School: (a) Terry Cucciniello; (b) James Frazier; (c) Patricia Frazier; (d) Joann Gentile; (e) Donna Senkiw and (f) Amanda Viggiano; Kawameeh Middle School: (a) Jean Miller and (b) Tony Stewart; Union High School: (a) D. DeBarbieri; (b) C. Novoa; (c) A. Damiano; (d) B. Sheridan; (e) D. Cuniglio and (f) D. Schuermann.
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Bergen County Special Services, 327 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ to provide physical therapy for an out-of-district student at Millburn Regional Day School at a rate of $248 per month not to exceed $2480 for the 2011-2012 school year (Acct No. 11-000-216-320-01-19) in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve CURA, Inc., Secaucus Adolescent Residential Program, 595 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094 to provide bedside instruction for a district student from October 24, 2011 through June 30, 2012, ten hours per week at a rate of $42 per hour in an amount not to exceed $15,500. (Acct No. 7693/11-150-100-320-01-19)
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Pediatric Workshop, P.O. Box 4194, Warren, NJ 07059 to provide physical therapy for an out of district student at Midland School at a rate of $81 per 40 minute session and $61 per thirty minute session in an amount not to exceed $5,112 for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-000-216-320-01-19)
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Terri Matthews to present seven (7) GoMath Parent Events during the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $40 per hour; two hours for each event or $80 per event. (Acct No. 11-000-223-110-01-54-PKO5/7177)
P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve payroll deduction authorizations in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the nonpublic portion of these minutes
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
N. New Business
O. Comments from the Public
P. Adjournment ______ p.m.
O-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve increase of bid amount for Electrical Supplies (Bid #11-18) to Cooper Electrical Supply Co., 1805 Lower Road, Linden, New Jersey from $6,117.52 to $6,239.12 an increase of $121.60 in accordance with information in the hands of each board member.
