THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE JAMES CAULFIELD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 2369 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION, NEW JERSEY AT 7:00 P.M.
1. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Robert W. Baigas, Vice Principal at Burnet Middle School, effective August 31, 2012.
2. Request for unpaid leave from Victoria Aromolaran, cafeteria/playground assistant from Franklin School for the period April 23rd through the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
3. Request for extended child rearing leave from Kelly Longberg, teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, for the period May 1st through the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
1. Karla Holt – findings recent of food service audit
2. Evan Erdberg – Teachscape – presentation on teacher evaluation system
E-1. 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 April 1, 2011 through April 30, 2011 for a total of forty-three (43) students for the 2011-2012 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and four (4) 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-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the PreK-5 subject area course guides and textbook adoptions in accordance with the information appended to these minutes and available in the Superintendent’s Office.
E-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve PreK-Grade 5 Three Year Curriculum Review Cycle 2011-2014 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Application to Operate Title I Summer School Program at Union High School for the following subjects: (a) Algebra I, (b) Algebra II; (c) Geometry; (d) English Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 and (e) Biology for the period June 25th through July 31, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board affirm the Superintendent's resolution of Harassment, Intimidation and Bulluying (HIB) conclusions for the period April 6th through May 4, 2012.
E-6. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the 2011-2012 Out-of-District Atypical Student Placement and Exits, and Home Instructors in accordance with the copy in the hands of each board member.
*E-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve District Professional Development Plan for 2011-2012 school year in accordance with the information available in the Superintendent’s Office.
*E-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the cites previously approved for the Community Based Instruction Program (CBI) be amended to substitute Kean University (Food Service), Morris Avenue, Union, NJ for the Union Public Library for the period May 14th through June 12th, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
J. Fiscal and Planning Committee
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated April 30, 2011 be accepted.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated April 30, 2011 be accepted.
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of April 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.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of April 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. 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 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 accept the following donations: (a) $782.38 from Lifetouch National School Studio for use by Connecticut Farms School; (b) $631.44 from Lifetouch National School Studio for use by Connecticut Farms School; (c) $1216 from Lifetouch National School Studio for use by Connecticut Farms School; (d) $50 from Lawrence V and Carmen Burns for use by Middle School Academy Washington DC trip
F-8. 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) Jersey Tees - $1,566 – powder puff t-shirts – Union High School; (b) Villani Bus Company - $1,450 - transportation cost for music competition at Dorney Park - Kawameeh Middle School; (c) Oak Hall Industries, L.P. - $10,841.25 - Senior Class 2012 Caps and Gowns - Union High School; (d) Herff Jones - $3,167.53 - Yearbook - Kawameeh Middle School (e) Cherry Dale Farms - $3,840.44 - Student Council fundraiser- Kawameeh Middle School
F-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve NJ Non Public School Textbooks Agreement for the 2012-2013 school year with Union County Educational Services Commission 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 Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement for the 2012-2013 school year with Union County Educational Services Commission 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 resolution to authorize the cost of meals to bei ncluded in the annual tuition rate for district students who attend the Willowglen Academy which is in compliance with the NJ Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program regulations 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 resolution to authorize the cost of meals to be included in the annual tuition rate for district students who attend the ARC Kohler School which is in compliance with the NJ Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program regulations in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
*F-13. 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-14. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the following scholarships to be given to graduating seniors Union High School Class of 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member: (a) Dora D. Feins Achievement Awards Fund - $ 100; (b) Myrtle V. Hassey Awards Fund - $ 100; (c) Bob O’Dell Scholarship Fund - $1,500; (d) Geraldine Minieri Memorial Scholarship Fund - $ 250; (e) Ellen S. Rever Memorial Scholarship Fund - $1,500; (f) Jack Segale Memorial Award - $ 500 and (g) Anna Zofay Slobodianyk Memorial Fund - $1,000
K. Operations Committee
O-1. Report of bids received on April 26, 2012 for Lumber Supplies for the 2012-2013 school year (Bid#13-01); for Technical Occupation Supplies for the 2012-2013 school year (Bid #13-02); for Family and Consumer Science Supplies for the 2012-2013 school year (Bid #13-03); for Vocational Supplies for the 2012-2013 school year (Bid #13-04)
O-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept donation of books to Livingston School Library from the Livingston School PTA 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 advertisement for disposal of equipment which is deemed no longer serviceable in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-4. 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-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve joint resolution for participation of transportation services with Sussex County Regional Cooperative for the 2012-2013 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Service and Maintenance of Board of Education School Buses and Other Vehicles to Port Truck Repair, Inc., 141 Seventh Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey at a rate not to exceed $75 per hour 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 resolution/agreement for participation in coordinated transportation services with Union County Educational Services Commission for the 2012-2013 school year 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 submission of Application for Change of Use of Educational Space at Union High School 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 Time and Material/Maintenance Bid Enrollment Form and Resolution for Member Participation in the Educational Cooperative Pricing System and Cooperative Pricing System Agreement 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 Change Order #1 from CAP Services, Inc., 81 Heckel Street, Belleville, New Jersey in connection with demolition ane asbestos abatement at Central-Five/Jefferson School in an increased amount of $103,254.39 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. New fire doors at Union High School. Cost - $300,000 to $350,000
2. Well closures. Cost - Approximately 38 wells at $500 each or $19,000
3. Increase in scope of work at Franklin School - Masonry restoration, lintels, soffits, gutters. Cost - $750,000 to $1 million
4. Increase in scope of work at Union High School Cafeteria - Convert electric heat to gas rooftop units FHA; Upgrade electric in kitchen; new ceiling in kitchen and teacher's lunchroom; kitchen ventilation system renovation; eliminate old electrical hot water heaters. Cost - $200,000 to $750,000 ($375,000 will come from Cafeteria Account)
L. 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 accept resignation letters from the following staff: (a) Robert W. Baigas, Vice Principal at Burnet Middle School, effective August 31, 2012 (retirement)
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint Debra Cyburt as Treasurer of School Monies for the 2012-2013 school year at an annual salary of $4200.
P-5. The Superintendent recommends and I move that the board reappoint James J. Damato, as Affirmative Action Officer for awarding contracts for the 2012-2013 school year under P.L.1975, c. 127, at no cost to the District.
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move the board appoint James J. Damato, as Custodian of School Records for the 2012-2013 school year at no cost to the District.
P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve staff to perform Summer 2012 Extended Services for the period July 5th through August 31, 2011 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-8. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint residency investigators to work during Summer 2012 as follows at a rate of $20 per hour: (a) Maria Schmidtberg – not to exceed 50 hours per month or $1,000; (b) Anthony Martino – not to exceed 25 hours per month or $500; (c) Thomas Sheridan – not to exceed 25 hours per month or $500; (d) Albert Tutela – not to exceed 25 hours per month or $500.
P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve the following staff to administer and score K-5 Proficiency Assessments: (a) Maryann Dagostino; (b) Nicole Ahern; (c) Marisa Caruso; (d) Jennifer Hajkowski; (e) Lauren Dougherty; (f) Jolie Doyle; (g) Heidi Millan; (h) Janet Whitehouse; (i) Allison Brehm; (j) Danielle Beninato; (k) Shawn Sutton; (l) Kelly Royal; (m) Carolyn Schefter; (n) Jaclyn Vincent and (m) Peter Leone. Based upon new enrollment the date of assessing/scoring will be July 16th, August 1st, August 15th and August 29th, 2012 for a maximum of four (4) hours per day at an hourly rate of $38.25 not to exceed $153 per day. (Acct No. 11-120-100-101-78-54-PK05/17070)
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Agreement for Professional Services for the 2012-2013 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 Salomon Lama, certified special education teacher to provide home instruction to district students for the May 1st through June 30th, 2012 on an "as needed" basis at a rate of $38.25 per hour.
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve the following unpaid leaves: (a) Victoria Aromolaran, cafeteria/playground assistant from Franklin School, unpaid leave from April 23rd through the end of the 2011-2012 school year; (b) Kelly Longberg, teacher at Hannah Caldwell School, extended child rearing leave from May 1st through the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Ken MacIver, 2507 Chestnut Street, Point Pleasant, NJ to provide ABA Therapy at a rate of $45 per hour, not to exceed $11,880 for the 2012-2013 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-000-216-320-01-19/7043)
P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Cross County Clinical and Educational Services for Child Study Team Evaluations in a Foreign Language at a rate of $825 per evaluation not to exceed $2500 for the 2012-2013 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member (Acct No. 11-000-219-320-01-19)
P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Morris Union Jointure Commission, 340 Central Avenue, New Providence, New Jersey to provide the following services: (a) physical therapy at a rate of $215 per hour; (b) occupational therapy at a rate of $195 per hour; (c) speech therapy at a rate of $230 per hour; (d) ABA therapy at a rate of $195 per hour; (e) personal aides ESY at a rate of $9,450 each; and (f) personal aides - 10 month at a rate of $63,000 each. These services will be provided to district students attending programs at the Morris Union Jointure Commission facilities located in New Providence and Warren, not to exceed $275,000 for the 2012-2013 school year. These services are in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-000-216-320-01-19)
P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve that all employees on the attached list reappointed for the 2012-2013 school year 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 Kenneth Kruse to wash football team uniforms for the winter 2012 season at a rate of $100 per week for eleven (11) weeks not to exceed $1100.
*P-18. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve nunc pro tunc Corey Baker to substitute for Anthony Manderichio to accompany a special education student, M.D., to JV baseball game on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at A.L. Johnson High School in Clark, NJ in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
*P-19. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve staff for spring session of Middle School Academy (dates of operation May 15th through June 15th, 2012) at a rate of $38.25 per hour: (a) Tommy Harrell; (b) Joann Gentile; (c) Suzanne Whitley; (d) Stephanie Whitehead; (e) Jennifer McCartney; (f) Kevin Dougherty; (g) Nicole Toccaceli; (h) Jill Hall and (i) Craig Winters.
M. Approval of Bills
Moved 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.
