THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 7 P.M. AT THE JAMES CAULFIELD ADMINSTRATION BUILDING,
2369 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION, NEW JERSEY
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Approval of Minutes:
1. Worksession – January 10, 2012
2. Special Meeting – March 1, 2012
1. Request for extended child rearing leave from Kathleen Cooke Mauriello, social studies teacher at Union High School, for the period April 30th 2012 through the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
2. Request for extended family leave for Kristine Vitelli, physical education teacher at Union High School, for the period March 15 through May 1, 2012.
3. Letter of resignation from Harvey Green, part time transportation aid, effective April 1, 2012.
E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend out of district atypical student lists and tuitions 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 approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [three (3) students exited from March 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012 for a total of thirty-eight (38) students for the 2011-2012 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and three (3) students who 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 March 3, 2012 through April 5, 2012.
E-4. 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-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve K-5 Report Cards in accordance with the information in the hands of each board office.
E-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board continue the suspensions of J.B.
E-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of two (2) autism classrooms for 2012 Extended School Year program at Battle Hill School which will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., effective July 2, 2012 through July 30, 2012 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 four (4) Learning/Language Disabilities classrooms for 2012 Extended School Year program at Battle Hill School which will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., effective July 2, 2012 through July 30, 2012 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 two (2) Preschool Disabilities classrooms (Monday – Thursday) for 2012 Extended School Year program at Battle Hill School which will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., effective July 2, 2012 through July 30, 2012 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 two (2) Preschool Disabilities classrooms (Monday – Friday) for 2012 Extended School Year program at Battle Hill School which will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., effective July 2, 2012 through July 30, 2012 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 a Learning and/or Language Disabilities program at Central Five/Hamilton School effective September 1, 2012 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 a Multiple Disabilities program at Battle Hill Elementary School effective September 1, 2012 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 establishment of an Autism program at Burnet Middle School effective September 1, 2012 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 Union High School Curriculum Review for 2011-2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-15. The committee recommends and I so move that that board approve Middle School Academy to take place in both Burnet and Kawameeh Middle Schools from May 21st through June 11, 2012. The Academy will include an overnight trip to Washington, D.C. on June 1st and 2nd, 2012. All expenses for the Academy will be paid by the families of the participating students. There will be no cost to the Board of Education.
E-16. The committee recommends and I so move that the board continue the suspensions of J.C.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Excellent Educators for NJ grant pilot program
I. Fiscal and Planning Committee
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated March 31, 2012 be accepted.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated March 31, 2012 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of March 31, 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 March 31, 2012 after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appro-priations 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 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-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) Audio Incorporated - $2,095 – audio rental for “13” – Kawameeh Middle School; (b) Villani Bus Company - $4,840 – field trip to Philadelphia Zoo – Burnet Middle School; (c) Payroll for School Play - $5,350 – payment to staff for “High School Musical, Jr.” – Burnet Middle School; (d) All American Musical Festival - $15,000 – 4th payment on Orlando chorus/marching band trip – Union High School; (e) Somerset Patriots - $2,500 – fundraiser – Union High School; (f) Villani Bus - $3,080 – band field trip to Allentown, PA – Burnet Middle School; (g) Gertrude Hawk Chocolates - $6,807.75 – fundraiser for chorus/marching band – Union High School; (h) PRG (Production Resource Group) - $10,000 – lighting rental for spring musical – Union High chool; (i) Audio Incorporated - $5,000 – audio rental for spring musical – Union High School; (j) The Costumer - $2,028.60 – costume rental for spring musical – Union High School; (k) All American Music Festival - $15,730 – final payment marching band/chorus trip – Union High School
F-7. 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-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 Studios - $538.20 for use by Livingston School; (b) Great American Opportunities - $810.40 for use by Washington School
F-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve adoption agreement with AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company for an eligible 457(b) Deferred Compensation and Trust for Governmental Entities in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board authorize the Superintendent and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to implement the 2012-2013 school budget pursuant to local and state policies.
F-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve tax levy payment schedule in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
F-13. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt the following tuition rates for the 2012-2013 school year:
F-14. The committee recommends and I so move that the board renew the following petty cash fund for 2012-2013 school year:
F-15. The committee recommends and I so move that the board authorize the School Business Administrator or the Board Secretary to approve purchase orders not exceeding $36,000 in the aggregate, without advertising for formal bids and without prior approval of the Board. The Board requires a minimum of two (2) competitive quotations in such cases and payment to the applicable vendor shall be approved on the bills and claims the bid threshold may be awarded without soliciting competitive quotations, all in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37.
F-16. The committee recommends and I so mvoe that the board review 2012-2013 Nonpublic School Public Law 1977 Chapters 192-193 Services Agreement with Union County Educational Services Commission in accordnce with the information in the hands of each board member.
J. Operations Committee
O-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve advertisement for disposal of equipment which is deemed no longer serviceable in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-2. 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 and bus evacuation drill reports in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt a formal resolution designating Township of Union Board of Education’s internet website (www.twpunionschools.org) for official notification of Requests for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to the New Jersey local unit pay-to-play law 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 a formal resolution in the hands of each board member designating the Union County Local Source and the Newark Star Ledger as newspapers to receive notice of meetings and fixing charges for notices of public meetings in the amount of $35 for the 2012-2013 school year.
O-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal from Potter Architects, 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ (Proposal No. P2012028) to perform a feasibility study for auditorium HVAC at Washington School for a fee not to exceed $5,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal from Potter Architects, 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ (Proposal No. P2012026) for architectural services in connection with boiler replacement at Battle Hill School at a fee not to exceed $32,200 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal from Potter Architects, 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ (Proposal No. P2012027) for architectural services in connection with flue stack removal and replacement at Hannah Caldwell School at a fee not to exceed $10,800 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept proposal from Potter Architects, 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ (Proposal No. P2012038) for architectural services in connection with Union High School cafeteria and kitchen HVAC upgrades at a fee not to exceed $73,800 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the creation of an RFP for a districtwide energy conservation initiative.
K. Personnel Committee
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 member.
P-3. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve extended child rearing leave for the following staff: (a) Kathleen Cooke Mauriello, social studies teacher at Union High School for the period April 30, 2012 through the end of the 2011-2012 school year;
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Virginia Chi as substitute school nurse for the Saturday Academy at a rate of $38.25 per hour.
P-5. 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 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 Tony Mandericchio, Sr., as an extracurricular activity personal aide per student’s IEP for the period March 1 through June 30, 2012 at a rate of $17.02 per hour not to exceed $5,446.40. (Acct No. 11-000-217-100-01-19)
P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Helene Lateiner as Summer 2012 secretary for summer physicals at a rate of $28.78 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours or $2,014.60.
P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Josephine Palumbo as Summer 2012 secretary in the Athletic Office at a rate of $30.57 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours or $2,139.90.
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Gayle Sumner and Connie Novoa as Summer 2012 Nurses to review High School Physicals at a rate of $30 per hour not to exceed 60 hours or $1,800.
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Melanie Lamar and Connie Sensor as Summer 2012 Nurses to review Middle School Physicals at a rate of $30 per hour not to exceed 40 hours or $1,200.
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Laurie Parnau nurse to review new student Summer 2012 registrations at a rate of $48.24 per hour not to exceed 75 hours or $3,625.50.
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Assistive Tek, 174 Stephensburg Road, Port Murray, NJ to provide an Assistive Technology Evaluation for a district student at a rate of $950 per evaluation, not to exceed $950 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 Joanne Timpano, district occupational therapist and Daniel Hrdina, district special education teacher to do presentations at a parent workshop during the 2011-2012 school year at a rate of $40 per hour not to exceed $40 per person. (Acct No. 11-000-223-110-01-19/16923)
P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Stepping Forward Counseling Center, LLC, 26 Main Street, Chatham, NJ to provide bedside instruction for a district student at a rate of $75 per hour; ten (10) hours per week not to exceed $6900 for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-150-100-320-01-19/7693)
P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move the that the board approve staff members as Professional Development Presenters to conduct workshops between June 25 through August 31, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member (Acct. No. 11-000-223-110-110-01-54/7177)
P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept letters of resignation: (a) Harvey Green, part-time transportation aid, effective April 1, 2012
P-17. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board adopt job description for “Child Nutrition/Food Service Manager” 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 Geroge McCloskey, Ph.D., Psychological Consulting Services, 2944 Linda Lane, Sinking Spring, PA to deliver a three (3) hour workshop on Learning Disabilities to Child Study Team staff during the 2011-2012 school year at a fee not to exceed $450 (Acct No. 11-000-219-320-02-19)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
