THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9 A.M. AT THE JAMES CAULFIELD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
2369 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION, NJ
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
- Request for maternity and extended family leaves from Danielle LaConti-Roe, School Psychologist at Kawameeh Middle School, for the period September 24, 2012 through January 13th, 2013.
- Request for extended family leave from Lisa Perez, 12 month secretary at Union High School, for the period August 30th through December 31st, 2012.
- Request for family leave from Jason Langer, Language Arts teacher at Union High School for the period September 1st through October 31st, 2012.
- Request for unpaid leave from Matthew V. Swajkowski, teacher assistant at Union High School, for the period September 1st through December 31, 2012.
- Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Norma C. McGarry, confidential/payroll secretary at the administration building effective January 1, 2013.
- Letter of resignation from Christopher Zinkowicz, Social Studies teacher at Union High School, effective immediately.
- Request for maternity and extended family leave from Jennifer Reiser, Social Studies teacher at Burnet Middle School, for the period October 9th through January 1st, 2013.
- Request for unpaid leave of absence from Ellyn Smith, cafeteria/ playground aid at Washington School, for the period September 1st through October 15th, 2012.
- Request for waiver of fees from Paul M. Fernandez, Alliance Coordinator, Municipal Drug Alliance, for use of Union High School, on Saturday, October 6th (for set up) and Sunday, October 7th, 2012 for the 25th Annual Battle of the Orient event sponsored by the HWA-RANG-DO ACADEMY.
- Letter of resignation from Pat Brooks, part-time bus driver effective August 15, 2012.
- Letter of resignation from Daisy Ferreira, teacher assistant at Battle Hill School, effective immediately.
- Letter of resignation from Tanya D’Agostino, teacher assistant at Livingston School, effective immediately.
- Letter of resignation from Patricia Caivano, part-time bus driver, effective immediately.
E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the 2012-2013 Out-of-District Atypical Student Placement, Exit Lists and tuitions 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 community-based instruction (CBI) sites for the school year 2012-2013 as follows: (a) Mr. Nino’s Pizza & Restaurant, 1030 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, New Jersey; (b) Stop & Shop Supermarket, 1201 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, New Jersey and (c) Kean University Food Services, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey.
E-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve reinstatement of Nonpublic Technology Program with Union county Educational Services Commission in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend list of students attending Union County Vocational-Technical School (shared-time) for the 2012-2013 school in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-5. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of in-class replacement/support programs at Livingston Elementary School (one kindergarten section, one first grade section and one fourth grade section) effective September 6, 2012 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 the establishment of an in-class replacement program at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School (one fifth grade section) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of an in-class replacement/support program at Connecticut Farms Elementary School (one fourth grade section) effective September 6, 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 establishment of an in-class replacement/support program at Kawameeh Middle School (one 8th grade Science Resource Program – in-class, support section) effective September 6, 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 elimination of an autism program at Burnet Middle School effective September 6, 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 elimination of an in-class replacement/support program at Franklin Elementary School (one second grade section) effective September 6, 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 elimination of in-class replacement/support programs at Washington Elementary School (one kindergarten section and one fourth grade section) effective September 6, 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 elimination of an in-class replacement/support program at Livingston Elementary School (one second grade section) effective September 6, 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 elimination of in-class replacement/support programs at Connecticut Farms Elementary School (one third grade section and one fifth grade section) effective September 6, 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 the elimination of in-class replacement/support programs at Battle Hill Elementary School (one first grade section and one fourth grade section) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-15. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination of in-class replacement/support program at Kawameeh Middle School (one 7th grade Science Resource Program – in-class, support section) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-16. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination of in-class replacement/support programs at Burnet Middle School (one 8th grade Science Resource Program – in-class support section; one 8th grade Math Resource Program – in-class support section; one 8th grade English Resource Program – in-class support section; one 8th grade Social Studies Resource Program – in-class support section) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-17. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination of pull/out, replacement programs at Union Senior High School (two ENR 11 PO; one ENR12 PO; two SSR11 PO; one MAR10PO; three MAR11 PO and two SCR 11 PA) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-18. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination of in-class replacement programs at Union Senior High School (two English – EN101I; one Social Studies – SS132I; one Social Studies – SS233I; two Math – MA202I; one Science SC102I; one Science- SC212I; and three Science – SC344I) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-19. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of in-class replacement programs at Union Senior High School (three EN401I ICR; seven MA100I ICR; one MA310I ICR; one MA340I ICR; one SC313I ICR; one SC322I ICR and two SC342I ICR) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-20. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of pull/out support program at Union Senior High School (one ENG 3/4 Support) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-21. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the elimination of pull/out support program at Union Senior High School (one ENG 2 Support) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-22. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of pull/out replacement programs listed below at Union Senior High School (one MAR9 PO) effective September 6, 2012 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-22. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve employee S.Z. to pay registration fee for three children entering pre-k ($1500) for the 2012-2013 school year in three monthly installments of $500 in September, October and November, 2012.
E-23. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve child of staff member who is not a resident to attend Union Public Schools for the 2012-2013 school year: (a) K.D. ,a kindergarten student at Livingston School
F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept final Treasurer’s and Secretary’s Reports dated June 30, 2012.
F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated July 31, 2012 be accepted.
F-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated July 31, 2012 be accepted.
F-4. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of July 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 July 31, 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-5. 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-6. 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 in the hands of each board member.
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 in the hands of each board member.
F-9. 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) School Specialty - $1,925 – student planner fundraiser for the 2012-2013 school year – Union High School; (b) School Specialty - $2,450 – student planner fundraiser for 2012-2013 school year – Union High School
O-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve discard of textbooks in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Student Transportation Services for the 2012-2013 school year (bid #13-18) to Villani Bus Company, 811 E. Linden Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 in accordance with the fee schedule in the hands of each board member.
O-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the board authorize disposal of records 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 Change Order #1 from Envirocon, LLC, 490 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Hackettstown, NJ in connection with Union High School Cafeteria-Kitchen HVAC Upgrade for installation of flat ceiling instead of “saw tooth” design ceiling in two cafeterias at Union High School in a credit amount of $9,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Change Order #2 from Envirocon, LLC, 490 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Hackettstown, NJ in connection with Union High School Cafeteria-Kitchen HVAC Upgrade for elimination of labor only for six (6) light fixtures due to cafeteria redesign ($200 per fixture) in a credit amount of $1,200 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve School Emergency Management Plan for 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 Change Order #1 from Patock Construction Company, 43 Gilbert Street, North, Tinton Falls, New Jersey for Addition and Alterations to Central-Five/Jefferson School to cover cost to furnish and install kitchen equipment which was revised to include union labor rates for an additional $157,255.58; reduce lump sum allowance #4 for kitchen equipment-material and labor in the amount of $150,720 and reduce project contingency allowance in the amount of $6,535.58. Leaving a balance in the amount of $1,011,421.42 in the project contingency allowance 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 Change Order #2 from Patock Construction Company, 43 Gilbert Street, North, Tinton Falls, New Jersey for Addition and Alterations to Central-Five/Jefferson School to cover cost for library furniture, book stacks, and circulation desk in an additional amount of $65,558; reduce the lump sum allowance #5 for library stacks and circulation desk – material and labor in the amount of $65,558. Leaving a balance in the amount of $142 in allowance 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 #3 from Patock Construction Company, 43 Gilbert Street, North, Tinton Falls, New Jersey for Addition and Alterations to Central-Five/Jefferson School to remove and dispose of asbestos containing lightweight concrete from existing building per proposal by Patock Construction. The approved scope of work includes the add alternate to pre-clean the entire area of the first and second floor in an additional amount of $150,480; reduce the project contingency allowance in the amount of $150,480 leaving a balance in the amount of $860,941.42 in this allowance in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
O-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board increase amount of Purchase Order No. 11-02955 to Omega Environmental Services, Inc., 280 Huyler Street, South Hackensack, NJ from $57,745 to $88,660 an increase of $30,915 for proposed environmental investigation, design and oversight of proposed Central-Five/Jefferson School project 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 request for waiver of fees for Municipal Drug Alliance, for use of Union High School, on Saturday, October 6th (for set up) and Sunday, October 7th, 2012 for the 25th Annual Battle of the Orient event sponsored by the HWA-RANG-DO ACADEMY.
K. Personnel Committee
P-1. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve personnel actions 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 additions to the 2012-2013 Substitute/Home Instruction List, substitute custodians and substitute playground/ cafeteria aides, classroom assistants and secretaries be approved in accordance with the copy in the hands of each board member.
P-3. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint Cafeteria/Playground Aides for the 2012-2013 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Union County Educational Services Commission to provide bedside instruction for district students at Trinitas Hospital and Children’s Specialized Hospital on an “as needed” basis for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member (Acct No. 7693/11-150-100-320-01-19)
P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Education, Inc., 2 Main Street, Unit 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 in an amount not to exceed $10,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member (Acct No. 7693/11-150-100-320-01-19)
P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Michele Zaitz, Certified Teacher to provide home instruction to homebound students at a rate of $50 per hour for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 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 district certified teachers to provide home instruction on an “as needed” basis to homebound students at a rate of $38.25 per hour for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 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 approve district certified staff to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at home at a rate of $50 per hour for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 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 Pediatric Workshop to provide Physical Therapy for an out-of-district student at Midland School at a rate of $81 per 40 minutes and $43 per 20 minutes in an amount not to exceed $5,600 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)
P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Professional Educational Services, Inc., 34 South Delsea Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the period September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 in an amount not to exceed $15,000 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 7693/11-150-100-320-01-19)
P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve staff members whose salaries are funded in part through the district’s No Child Left Behind (NCLB) FY13 grant in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-12. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint residency investigators for the 2012-2013 school year at a rate of $20 per hour not to exceed 70 hours per month (a) Anthony Martino; (b) Thomas Sheridan; (c) Al Tutela and (d) Maria Schmidtberg
P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve leaves for the following staff: (a) Danielle Laconti-Roe, School Psychologist at Kawameeh Middle School, maternity and extended family leave for the period September 24, 2012 through January 13, 2013; (b) Lisa Perez, 12 month secretary at Union High School, extended family leave for the period August 30 through December 31, 2012; (c) Jason Langer, Language Arts teacher at Union High School, family leave for the period September 1 through October 31, 2012; (d) Matthew V. Swajkowski, teacher assistant at Union High School, unpaid leave for the period September 1 through December 31, 2012; Jennifer Reiser, Social Studies teacher at Burnet Middle School, maternity and extended family leave for the period October 9, 2012 through January 1, 2013; (e) Ellyn Smith, cafeteria/playground assistant for the period September 1 through October 15, 2012
P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Norma C. McGarry, confidential payroll secretary at the Administration Building, effective January 1, 2013; (b) Christopher Zinkowicz, Social Studies, effective immediately; (c) Pat Brooks, part-time bus driver, effective August 15, 2012; (d) Daisy Ferreira, teacher assistant at Battle Hill School, effective immediately; (e) Tanya D’Agostino, teacher assistant at Livingston School, effective immediately ; (f) Patricia Caivano, part-time bus driver, effective immediately
P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board appoint Therese Desamours as Coordinator for S.A.T. and P.S.A.T. Testing at Union High School for the 2012-2013 school year at a rate of $30 per hour not to exceed fifty (50) hours or $450.
P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Dr. Brian Kaufman to act as Parent Intervention Trainer for the 2012-2013 school year at a rate of $100 per hour not to exceed $18,000 (Acct No. 11-000-216-110-01-01-SS19)
P-17. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Amy Jacobs to present a two (2) hour suicide awareness training to district staff during the 2012-2013 school year at a rate of $400 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct No. 11-000-219-320-02-19)
P-18. The Superintendent recommends and I so move that the board approve Assistive Tek, LLC, 174 Stephensburg Road, Port Murray, NJ to provide Assistive Technology Evaluations for district students at a rate of $1,000 per evaluation and Assistive Technology Consultations (two hour minimum) at a rate of $150 per hour not to exceed $4000 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-19. The Superintendent recommends and I so move that the board approve Lucille Williams and Jill Fishman to be Concussion Testing Designees at a rate of $30 per hour not to exceed 50 hours or $1500 for the 2012-2013 school year.
P-20. The Superintendent recommends and I so move that the board approve Danielle Evans, district social worker, to perform an additional fifteen (15) hours of child study team services through August 31, 2012 at a rate of $38.25 per hour not to exceed $573.75 (Acct No. 7070/11-000-219-104-78-19-SS19)
P-21. The Superintendent recommends and I so move that the board approve staff to provide Professional Development for the 2012-2013 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
POL-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt Policy File Code 5131.2 – Gangs and Gang-Related Activity in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
N. Unfinished Business
O. New Business
P. Comments from the Public
