This meeting is scheduled to be held at Union High School Library at 7 p.m.
UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION - REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - MARCH 20, 2012
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Approval of Minutes:
1. November 9, 2011 – Worksession
2. December 20, 2011 – Executive Session
E. Communications:
1. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Charles J. Dettmar, Jr., instrumental music teacher at Washington/Battle Hill Schools,
2. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from James Grossi, science teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2012.
3. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Lois A. Scanio, 10 month secretary at Union High School, effective July 1, 2012.
4. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Jeffrey L. Anderson, mathematics teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2012.
5. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Bruce Whitaker, language arts teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2012.
6. Request for unpaid leave of absence from Lisa Raimo, language arts teacher at Kawameeh Middle School for the period March 19th through April 1st, 2012.
7. Request for extension of unpaid family leave from Brooke Gilligan, 5th grade ICR teacher at Connecticut Farms Elementary School for the period March 12 through March 29th, 2012.
8. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Barbara Amato, ten-month secretary in the Special Service Department, effective July 1, 2012.
9. Request for extension of unpaid family leave from Marcos Barreiro, world language teacher at Union High School, for the period March 5th through March 11th, 2012.
10. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Denise D. Barton-Murphy, English teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, effectively immediately.
11. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Irma B. Ferdinand, vocal music teacher at Franklin School, effective July 1, 2012.
12. Request from Ed Graff, social studies teacher at Kawameeh Middle School and Union Memorial Day Parade committee member, for six school buses and drivers to transport parade participants to and from the parade.
13. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Joann Palmieri, 10 month secretary at Central-Five School, effective July 1, 2012.
14. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Linda J. Hrevnack, teacher at Connecticut Farms School, effective July 1, 2012.
15. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Joan Pikula, teacher at Connecticut Farms School, effective July 1, 2012.
16. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Bernadette C. Ryan, ten month secretary at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2012.
17. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Linda Livolsi, teacher at Central Five/Hamilton School, effective July 1, 2012.
18. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Pamela Maricich, teacher at Livingston School, effective July 1, 2012
19. Request for extended unpaid sick leave from Phyllis Neshimka, Physical Education teacher at Burnet Middle School for the period March 14, 2012 through the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
20. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Karen J. Dooner, ten-month secretary at Franklin School, effective July 1, 2012.
21. Request for unpaid family leave from Phyllis Forgoione, part-time transportation aid for the period March 3rd through April 3rd, 2012.
22. Request for extended unapid family leave from Karen Freitas, teacher at Connecticut Farms School, for the period April 9th through April 12th, 2012.
F. Presentations:
1. Anthony Lentine – Hannah Caldwell School
2. Thomas Tsirikos – Livingston School
G. Superintendent’s Report
H. 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 2011-2012 out-of-district atypical student placement list and students exited from out-of-district placement 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 four (4) students exited from February 1st through February 29th 2012 for a total of thirty-five (35) students for the 2011-2012 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and three (3) students who will be allowed to complete 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 affirm the Superintendent’s resolution of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions for the period February 4th through March 2nd 2012.
E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Curriculum Guides for the 2012-2013 school year: (a) Computers – Grade 5
E-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve children of staff who do not reside in Union to attend Union Public Schools for the 2012-2013 school year at no cost to the staff members in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the non-public portion of these minutes.
E-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Summer 2012 Extended School Year Program pursuant to students’ IEPs to be held at Battle Hill Elementary School for the period July 2nd through July 30, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
E-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve school calendar; twelve-month employee calendar and maintenance department calendar for the 2012 -2013 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. effective July 1, 2012.
I. Fiscal and Planning Committee Resolutions
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated February 29, 2012 be accepted.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated February 29, 2012 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of February 29, 2012 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.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of February 29, 2012 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 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 8A:18A-10(a) and 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 district wide 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 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) Jostens - $4,242.34 – yearbook – Burnet Middle School; (b) All-American Music Festival - $20,000 – marching band/chorus spring trip – Union High School; (c) Sports Network International - $2,611 – JROTC Daytona trip – Union High School; (d) Yankee Candle - $1,353.91 – Key Club fundraiser – Union High School; (e) High Note Festivals - $3,208 – band competition – Burnet Middle School
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 accept the following donations: (a) Lifetouch National School Studio - $1,350 for use by Battle Hill School; (b) Lifetouch National School Studio - $1,585 for use by Washington School; (c) Great American Opportunities - $276.80 for use by Washington School; (d) Walmart- $1,000 for use by Burnet Middle School PBSIS
F-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Race to the Top Grant application to be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education. The district’s allocation is approximately $66,245 and will be available for use in the 2012-2013 school year
F-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve New Jersey Child Assault Prevention 2012-2013 Grant Application in the following amounts: (a) Elementary CAP - $21,262.50; (b) Teen CAP - $23,434.60 and (c) Special Needs CAP - $1,094.80 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve formal resolution to join Educational Risk Insurance Consortium-North 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 ERIC NORTH sub fund Safety Grant application in the amount of $36,304 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
K. Operations Committee Resolutions
O-1. The committee recommends and I so move that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1 and P.L. 2009, Chapter 178, the board approve the following security drill reports for the 2011-2012 school year 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 submission of the following project to the New Jersey Department of Education: Masonry Restoration/Franklin Elementary School, 1500 Lindy Terrace, Union, NJ 07083 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. This is an “Other Capital” project and the Board of Education is not seeking state funding.
O-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the following equipment, deemed to be unserviceable, to be advertised for disposal: (a) IBM Wheelwriter typewriter – tag#07424; (b) Frigidaire Freezer – tag#02798; (c) Frigidaire Freezer – tag#04286; (d) (no name) Refrigerator – tag#05514; (e) Westinghouse Refrigerator – tag#02739
O-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board authorize execution of an agreement with the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council to renew membership for the period October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2016 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal from Omega Environmental Services, Inc., 280 Huyler Street, South Hackensack, New Jersey to provide asbestos delineation and sub-chapter 8 ASC monitoring services related to additional asbestos lightweight concrete materials identified at Central-Five/Jefferson School Building #2 (renovations) in an amount not to exceed $20,655 plus $3500 recommended contingency and that the board increase purchase order #11-02955 from $33,590 to $57,745 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board renew agreement with New Jersey School Boards Association for Schoolboardnet Services (paperless agenda) at the annual rate of $2,360 (no increase from 2011) 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 amended Township of Union Board of Education Schedule of Meetings for 2011-2012 due to the change in the board of education election from April to November 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 request from Ed Graff, Social Studies teacher at Kawameeh Middle School/ Union Memorial Day Parade committee member for six Union School buses and bus drivers to transport participants to and from the parade on May 28, 2012.
O-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the Licensing and Maintenance Agreement between ED-DATA and the Union Township School District to maintain and coordinate district supply requirements 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 Cooperative Pricing System Agreement for Participation in the Educational Cooperative Pricing System between Educational Services Commission of Morris and the Union Township School District in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve formal resolution authorizing the Union Township School District to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Educational Cooperative Pricing System in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Change Order #1 in connection with Additions/Alterations to Central Five/Jefferson School from Patock Construction Company, 43 Gilbert Street North, Tinton Falls, New Jersey for cost to furnish and install the kitchen equipment in the amount of $157,255.58; reduce lump sum allowance #4 for kitchen equipment material and labor in the amount of $150,720 and reduce the project contingency allowance in the amount of $6,535.58 for kitchen equipment in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-13.The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Change Order #2 in connection with Additions/Alterations to Central Five/Jefferson School from Patock Construction Company, 43 Gilbert Street North, Tinton Falls, New Jersey to remove and dispose of asbestos containing lightweight concrete from the existing building. The approved scope of work includes the add alternate to pre-clean the entire area of the first and second floor and reduce the Project Contingency Allowance by $148,500 which leaves a balance in the allowance of $860,941.42 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
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 Substitute/Home Instruction List; Substitute Custodians, Substitute Cafeteria/Playground Aides, Teacher Assistants and Secretaries for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board.
P-3. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Charles J. Dettmar, Jr., instrumental music teacher at Washington/Battle Hill Elementary Schools, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (b) James Grossi, science teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (c) Lois A. Scanio, ten-month secretary at Union High School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (d) Jeffrey L. Anderson, mathematics teacher at Union High School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (e) Bruce Whitaker, language arts teacher at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (f) Barbara Amato, ten month secretary in the Special Services Department, effective July 1, 2012(retirement); (g) Denise D. Barton-Murphy, English teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, effectively immediately (retirement); (h) Irma B. Ferdinand, vocal music teacher at Franklin School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (i) Joann Palmieri, 10 month secretary at Central-Five School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (j) Linda J. Hrevnak, teacher at Connecticut Farms School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (k) Joan Pikula, teacher at Connecticut Farms School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (l) Bernadette C. Ryan, ten month secretary at Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (m) Linda Livolsi, teacher at Central-Five/Hamilton School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement);(n) Pamela Maricich, teacher at Livingston School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement); (o) Karen J. Dooner, ten-month secretary at Franklin School, effective July 1, 2012 (retirement)
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve unpaid leave of absence for Lisa Raimo, language arts teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, for the period March 19th through April 1st, 2012.
P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Change of Salary Class effective April 1, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve lighting hours for both master and assistant technicians in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve extended family leave for Brooke Gilligan, 5th grade ICR teacher at Connecticut Farms Elementary School for the period March 12th through March 29th, 2012.
P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve termination of the following long term substitutes: (a) M.O., as of February 10, 2012 and (b) R.B., as of February 17, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the nonpublic portion of these minutes.
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Heidi Millan, teacher at Connecticut Farms School to do home instruction of a district student at a rate of $38.25 per hour.
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve the following staff to act as security monitors for the Union High School production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” on March 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and March 25 and April 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at a rate of $22.22 per hour, four hours per performance or not to exceed $88.88 per person per performance: (a) Helene Lateiner; (b) Ronald Lateiner; (c) Gregory Solla; (d) Dorothy Stewart; (e) Gayle Sumner; (f) Frank Palumbo; (g) Mark D’Aloia; (h) Dino DeBellonia; (i) Carlos Esquivel; (j) Tony Stewart; (k) Valery Desamours; (l) Kenneth Kruse and (m) Patricia Frazier. [There will be only four (4) monitors working at each performance times seven performances; total monitor fees for all performances will not exceed $2,488.64]
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Amy Susan Jacobs to present a two (2) hour Suicide Awareness Training program for district staff on April 11, 2012 from 3:20 to 5:20 p.m. at Union High School at a rate of $200 per hour, not to exceed $400 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-000-219-320-02-19).
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve the following staff to do Saturday Academy: Ayla Tektas – teacher - $38.25 per hour and Mark Hoyt- administrator - $100 per day.
P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board amend list of Master Lighting Technicians (rate $20 per hour) and Assistant Lighting Technicians (rate $10 per hour) to include Scott Aronow.
P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board rescind resolution approved on February 14, 2012 approving Karla Holt as an employee of the Union Board of Education as temporary child nutrition specialist at the rate of $38.25 per hour not to exceed 150 hours.
P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Karla Holt, 2557 Dahliadel Drive, Vineland, NJ 08361 as a Child Nutrition Consultant at a rate of $38.25 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours or $11,475. (Acct No. 61-910-310-340-01-61)
P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept proposal from Care Station Medical Group, 328 W. St. George Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 to perform Student Drug/Alcohol Testing 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 extended unpaid medical leave for Phyllis Neshimka, physical education teacher at Burnet Middle School for the period March 14th through the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
P-18. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve unpaid family leave for the following staff: (a) Phyllis Forgione, part-time transportation aid for the period March 3 through April 3, 2012; (b) Karen M. Freitas, teacher at Connecticut Farms School, for the period April 9 through April 12, 2012
P-19. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board tentatively approve the attached employment contract for Noreen Lishak to the position of Assistant Superintendent at an annual salary of $143,000. This appointment is contingent upon the approval of Dr. Lishak’s contract by the Executive Union County Superintendent of Schools and will become effective on the first day of the pay period following that approval.
P-20. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Kean University Child Study Institute to provide independent psychological and educational evaluations during the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $700 per evaluation, plus $250 case manager fee and $250 for a classroom observation in an amount not to exceed $1,900. Additionally, if court time is required, the district will be billed at $200 per hour 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 Table of Organization 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
O. New Business
P. Comments from the Public
Q. Adjournment ____________ p.m.
