December 20, 2011 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 07:00 pm

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE UNION HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

DECEMBER 20, 2011

A. Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

D. Approval of Minutes:

1. Regular Meeting – September 20, 2011

E. Communication

1. Request for maternity and family leaves from Phyllis Neshimka, physical education teacher at Burnet Middle School, for the period January 23, 2012 through May 1, 2012.

2. Request for maternity and family leaves from Kathleen Cooke Mauriello, social studies teacher at Union High School, for the period December 23 2011 through April 30, 2012.

3. Request for maternity and family leaves from Karen Freitas, teacher at Connecticut Farms School, for the period January 9 through April 6, 2012.

4. Letter of resignation from Lucia D. Miranda, cafeteria/playground assistant effective immediately.

5. Request for waiver of rental fees from Linda Ionta, Athletic Director for use of Union High School for Union County Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, January 21, 2012 and for Region 3 State Wrestling Tournament on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, Friday, February 24, 2012 and Saturday, February 25, 2012.

6. Letter of resignation from Cesar Escurra, Technology CAD Teacher at Union High School, effective December 6, 2011.

7. Request for maternity and family leave from Joy M. Shaw, special education teacher at Union High School for the period January 20, 2012 through the end of the 2011- 2012 school year.

8. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Diane Bruno, special education teacher at Union High School, effective February 1, 2012.

9. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from David Phillips, custodian at Battle Hill School, effective July 1, 2012.

10. Letter of resignation from Lydia DiGiovanni, science teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, effective November 7, 2011.

11. Request for waiver of rental fees from Pastor Tom Sigley, Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2815 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ for use of Battle Hill School gym during the months of January, February and March, 2012.

12. Request for maternity and unpaid family leaves from Jaclyn Hrdina, teacher at Battle Hill School, for the period March 24, 2012 through the end of the 2011-2012 school year.

13. Request for unpaid family leave from Jennifer Hajkowski, English teacher at Union High School for the period October 24^th through December 20^th, 2011.

14. Request for extended child rearing leave from Kelly Hamilton, teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, for the period December 19, 2011 through January 2, 2012.

F. Special Presentations:

1. Recognition of UHS student, Jamari Bogan, Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year

2. Connecticut Farms School – Annie Moses

3. Kawameeh Middle School – Jason Malanda

G. Superintendent’s Report

F. Comments from the Public on Resolutions on the Agenda

I. Education/Student Discipline Committee Resolutions:

E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [eight (8) students for the period November 1^st through November 30, 2011; total of students exited during the 2011-2012 school year is nineteen (19) students] who are not domiciled in this school district in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member appended to the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

E-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend the 2011-2012 out-of-district sent and received atypical student placement and tuition lists will be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and appended to the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

E-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum Statement of Assurance in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board affirm the Superintendent’s resolution of the September, October and November Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions.

E-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Special Education Tuition Contract 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.

E-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Saturday Academy program to take place for ten Saturdays from January 21^st through March 31^st, 2012. In this voluntary program for students in grades K-9, students will receive additional lessons in Math/Science (one hour per Saturday) and Language Arts/Science (one hour per Saturday). Classes for K-4 will take place at the Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, and classes for grades 5 – 9 will take place at Burnet Middle School. Tuition for this program will be $75 per student for the ten week program. There will be no cost to the Township of Union School District.

J. Fiscal and Planning Committee Resolutions

F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept the Treasurer’s Report dated November 30, 2011.

F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept the Secretary’s Report dated November 30, 2011.

F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), I certify that as of November 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, Board Secretary Dated

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), we certify that as of November 30, 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. 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/ 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 information 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 appended 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) Pirylis Distributors, Inc. - $4,136.15 – concession food for marching band competition – Union High School; (b) Otis Spunkmeyer - $4,635 – fundraiser/band – Burnet Middle School; (c) Audio Incorporated - $2549.71 – sound rental for Caberet – Union High School; (d) The Costumer - $1,772.77 – costume rental for Caberet – Union High School; (e) Home Depot Credit Service - $1,885.12 – scenic construction supplies for Caberet – Union High School; (f) BML Blackbird Theatrical Services - $2,268 – lighting package rental for Caberet – Union High School; (g) PeeJay’s Fresh Fruit - $4,352.29 – chorus fundraiser/spring trip – Union High School

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 pre-approve

districtwide student field trip destinations and purposes pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8 in accordance with the information appended to these minutes.

F-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve submission of the monthly transfer report request for approval of transfers for the 2011-2012 school year to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools 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 donations in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member: (a) Lifetouch National School Studios - $1,175 – for use by Livingston Elementary School; (b) Greg and Geraldine Muller - $25 – for use by Mr. Olivio’s class; (c) Knights of Columbus, Union Council No. 4504 - $2,000 – for use by Mr. Olivio’s class

F-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the submission of the Title I ARRA Expenditure Final Report in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member as follows: (a) Total Title I ARRA Funds Available for FY10-FY12 - $462,591; (b) Total Funds Expended - $428,863 and (c) Total Unexpended Funds - $33,728.

F-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt the 2010/2011 Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the period ending June 30, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

F-13. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve submission of a grant application and the execution of a grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Pedestrian Improvement Projects in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

K. Operations Committee Resolutions:

O-1. Report receipt of bids received on December 6, 2011 for grease trap maintenance for the 2011-2012 school year (bid #12-18)

O-2. 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 reports for 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member: (a) Connecticut Farms School – November 16, 2011; and Security Drill record reports for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member: (a) Livingston School – November 15, 2011 – Evacuation/Bomb Threat; (b) Franklin School – November 22, 2011 – Lockdown; (c) Hannah Caldwell School – November 29, 2011 – Lockdown/Active Shooter; (d) Washington School – November 28, 2011 – Lockdown/Active Shooter; (e) Hamilton School – November 29, 2011 – Bomb Threat; (f) Union High School – November 23, 2011 – Lockdown/Shelter in Place; (g) Connecticut Farms School – November 23, 2011 – Lockdown; (h) Burnet Middle School – November 23, 2011 – Lockdown/Active Shooter; (i) Battle Hill School – November 22, 2011 – Lockdown/Code Red and (j) Kawameeh Middle School – November 29, 2011 – Shelter in Place

O-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept donation of computer equipment for use at Connecticut Farms School by Dulce Sousa in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

O-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt formal resolution to amend New Jersey School Board Association Insurance Group (NJSBAIG) Bylaws in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

O-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for grease trap maintenance for the 2011-2012 school year (Bid #12-18) to State Industrial Products, 3100 Hamilton Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 in the total bid amount of $19,152.

O-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve connection of gas service at Central-Five/Jefferson School in accordance with the agreement in the hands of each board member.

O-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve waiver of rental fees for use of Union High School by Union County Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, January 21, 2012 by Union County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (UCIAC) and for use of Union High School for Region 3 State Wrestling Tournament on Wednesday, February 22, Friday, February 24 and Saturday February 25, 2012 by NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).

O-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the board waive rental fees to Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2815 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey for use of Battle Hill Elementary School gym during the months of January, February and March, 2011 for volleyball/basketball program.

L. 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 amend the 2011-2012 Substitute/Home Instruction, Substitute Custodian, Substitute Cafeteria/ Playground Assistants list, 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 the following staff to perform required Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for district students in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) on an “as needed” basis for the period November 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a rate of $50 per hour: (a) Tara Wisiak; (b) Melissa Osborne; (c) Rosemary Federer; (d) Debra Coppola

P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Mountain Lakes Board of Education, Lake Drive School, 10 Lake Drive, Mountain Lakes, NJ to provide interpreting services for extracurricular activities for a district student who attends Lake Drive Program in accordance with IEP in an amount not to exceed $8,000 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-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Cesar Escurra, technology CAD teacher at Union High School, effective February 1, 2012; (b) Lucia D. Miranda, cafeteria/playground assistant effective immediately; (c) Diane Bruno, special education teacher at Union High School, effective February 1, 2012 (retirement); (d) David Phillips, custodian at Battle Hill School, effective July 1 2012 (retirement); (e) Lydia DiGiovanni, science teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, effective November 7, 2011.

P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve maternity and family leaves for the following staff: (a) Phyllis Neshimka, physical education at Burnet Middle School, for the period January 23, 2012 through May 1, 2012; (b) Kathleen Cooke Mauriello, social studies teacher at Union High School, for the period December 23, 2011 through April 30, 2012; (c) Karen Freitas, teacher at Connecticut Farms School, for the period January 9 through April 6, 2012; (d) Joy M. Shaw, special education teacher at Union High School, for the period January 20, 2012 through the end of the 2011-2012 school year; (e) Jaclyn Hrdina, teacher at Battle Hill School, for the period March 24, 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 Gary Anderson, certified trainer for the Union County Educational Services Commission to present Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training on January 30^th and 31^st, 2012 to twenty (20) district staff members at a rate of $70 per participant in an amount not to exceed $1,400 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 7075-11-000-219-320-02-19)

P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Curriculum Writing teams for the 2011-2012 school year 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 Peter Chinnici, district teacher, as a personal aide for a high school student during extracurricular activities at Union High School on an as needed basis at a rate of $16.51 per hour not to exceed 40 hours or $660.40 for the 2011-2012 school year.

P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Agreement for Professional Services for the 2011-2012 school year with Union County Educational Services Commission 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 approve payment to the following staff for preparation of the 2012 Union High School Graduation Booklet at a rate of $600 per person: (a) Gerry Muller; (b) Elizabeth Esposito and (c) John Shaffer

P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve The Morris Union Jointure Commission to do Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluations at a rate of $295 per hour, not to exceed $4,425 for the 2011-2012 school year. (Acct No. 11-000-219-320-01-19).

P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve unpaid family leave for Jennifer Hajkowski, English teacher at Union High School for the period October 24^th through December 20^th, 2011.

P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board amend resolution P-14 adopted on October 11, 2011 appointing staff for Fall 2011 Middle School Academy for the period October 7^th through December 1^st, 2011 as follows: Burnet Middle School - Tommy Harrell – from 13 classes to 21 classes; Christine Boris – from 7 classes to 8 classes; Joann Gentile – 20 classes to 21 classes; Larry Petras – 20 classes to 21 classes.

P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Dr. Mark Faber to provide psychiatric evaluations at a rate of $550 per evaluation for the period December 21, 2011 through June 30, 2012, 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-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve AFLAC Reimbursement Services Agreement in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

P-17. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve 2011-2012 employment contract for Gregory A. Tatum, Assistant Superintendent, in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

P-18. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve extended child rearing leave for Kelly Hamilton, teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, for the period December 19, 2011 through January 2, 2012.

M. Policy Committee

POL-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve agreement with New Jersey School Boards Association for Policy Manual services at a fee of $8,500 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

N. Approval of Bills

1. 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.

O. Unfinished Business

P. New Business

Q. Comments from the public

R. Executive Session for the purpose of considering tenure charges.

S. Adjournment ______________ p.m.

NJSBA CONTRACT FOR REVIEW OF POLICY MANUAL.doc (366.5 KB)

Dec 2011 P-17.pdf (409.6 KB)

Dec 2011 P-16.pdf (1.31 MB)

Dec 2011 P-15.pdf (247.4 KB)

Dec 2011 P-14.pdf (464.37 KB)

Dec 2011 P-12.pdf (74.56 KB)

Dec 2011 P-10.pdf (110.48 KB)