H. Education/Student Discipline Committee
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-12 subject area course guides and PreK -5 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 Bullying (HIB) conclusions for the period April 6th through May 4th, 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 List and amended out-of-district tuitions in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt the attached formal resolution acknowledging students listed therein who have exhibited an enthusiasm for reading, sharing books, reading independently and a variety of purposes as well as using school and public libraries. (Certificates were distributed to individual students at a reception held in the Union High School cafeteria earlier this evening.)
E-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt attached resolution approving expenditures and required technology updates for the addition of readable identification cards for students at Union High School as well as scanner equipment in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
I. Fiscal and Planning Committee
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated April 30, 2012 be accepted.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated April 30, 2012 be accepted
F-3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of April 30, 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 April 30, 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 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 to be used for the Middle School Academy Washington DC trip; (e) $123.60 from Great American Opportunities for use by Washington School; (f) $50 from Old Poland Market, LLC for use by Washington School;
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) Dorney Park - $2,553 –admission tickets – Kawameeh Middle School; (g) Forest Lodge Catering, LLC, $5,000 - balance due for 8th grade trip - 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 be included 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.
J. 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); requests for Professional Services (RFP) received on May 8, 2012 for Speech-Language Services for the 2012-2013 school year; for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services and Evaluations for the 2012-2013 school year and for Professional Services in the Area of Student Support for the 2012-2013 school year; Report receipt of bids received on May 10, 2012 for proposed masonry restoration at Franklin Elementary School and Science Supplies for the 2012-2013 school year
O-2. The committee recommends and I so m ove 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 accept proposal from Potter Architects, 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, New Jersey for Interior Fire Door Replacement at Union High School (Proposal No. P2012044) in an amount not to exceed $28,800 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept amended proposal from Potter Architects, 410 Colonial Avenue, Union, New Jersey for expanded masonry restoration at Franklin School (Proposal No. P2012049) in an amount not to exceed $68,500 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 use of auditorium (in case of rain) and restrooms (for use by the public) at Connecticut Farms School by Veteran's Alliance of the Township of Union on May 28, 2012 during the Memorial Day Parade.
O-13. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for proposed masonry restoration at Franklin Elementary School to Wonder Star Construction, Inc., 440 Route 31, Washington, NJ in the total bid amount of $760,000.
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); (b) Patricia Frey, cafeteria/playground assistant at Livingston School, effective July 1, 2012
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 $4,200.
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, 2012 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 period May 1st through June 30, 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 students’ IEPs 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 be reappointed for the 2012-2013 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Lists will be provided to the board prior to the regular meeting)
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 Fall 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 accept proposal for Speech-Language Services for the 2012-2013 school year from Helene Sarnell, Certified Speech Language Specialist, 20 Canterbury Lane, Short Hills, NJ for at a rate of $85 per hour 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 accept proposal for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services and Evaluations for the 2012-2013 school year from Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services, 899 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ at a rate of $82 per hour for occupational and physical therapy; $328 for in-district evaluations for both services (per evaluation) and $328 plus $82 per hour for travel for out-of-district evaluations for both services (per evaluation) not to exceed $98,400 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.
