August 19, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - 07:00 pm

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE JAMES CAULFIELD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,

2369 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION, NEW JERSEY AT 7 P.M.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - AUGUST 19, 2014

A. Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Open Public Meeting Act Statement

D. Communication

1. Request for intermittent family leave from Dale W. Costleigh, Jr. districtwide maintenance for the period July 23, 2014 through the 2014-2015 school year.

2. Letter of resignation from Gayle E. Jereb, special education teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, effective April 15, 2015.

3. Request for unpaid family leave from Courtney McCarthy, teacher at Franklin Elementary School, for the period September 4th through November 30th, 2014

4. Letter of resignation from Caitlin Brady, English teacher at Union High School, effective immediately.

5. Letter of resignation from Michela Cyran, teacher assistant at Franklin School, effective immediately.

6. Letter of resignation from Raymond Toman, science teacher at Union High School, effective August 29, 2014.

7. Letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Donna Galante, School Social Worker, effective December 1, 2014.

8. Request for intermittent unpaid family leave from Sandra Joy Mangarella, teacher at Union High School, beginning September 4, 2014.

9. Request for unpaid leave of absence from Lisa Angelini, teacher at Livingston Elementary School, for the 2014-2015 school year.

10. Request for maternity and unpaid family leave from Kelly Hamilton, teacher at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, for the period September 30, 2014 through March 29, 2015

11. Letter of resignation from Jessica Brinson, part time bus driver, effective August 9, 2014.

12. Request from Vauxhall Historical Society to use the gymnasium at Jefferson School on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 2nd annual Veterans Program

E. Superintendent's Report

F. Comments from the Public on Resolutions on the Agenda

G. Education/Student Discipline Committee

E-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend the 2014-2015 Out-of-District Atypical Student Placement, Exit Lists and Tuitions in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and appended to the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

E-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve District Code of Conduct for the 2014-2015 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 the following curriculum guides for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member: (a) Accelerated Mathematics - Grade 5; (b) Keyboarding - Grade 6

E-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve 2014-2015 school year special education transportation agreement with Essex Regional Educational Services Commission 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 reimbursement to parent for transportation of student as follows: (a) to and from Crossroads School, Westfield, New Jersey from May 1st through June 28th, 2014 at a rate of $0.56 per mile; (b) to and from Battle Hill School for the 2014 Extended Summer Program (ESY) from July 1st through July 29th, 2014 at a rate of $0.56 per mile and (c) to and from Connecticut Farms School for the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $0.56 per mile in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and appended to the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

E-6. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program Agreements with Union County Educational Services Commission for participating schools located within the Township of Union in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

E-7. The committee recommends and I so move that the board allow A.H., a high school student who is home schooled, to participate as a member of the Union High School Soccer Team for the Fall, 2014 season in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

E-8. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2014 Extended School Year with Morris Union Jointure Commission in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

E-9. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend list of students attending Union County Vocational Technical High School a.m. session for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the non-public portion of these minutes.

E-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve the establishment of a Kindergarten in class Replacement Program at Franklin Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 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 first grade in class Replacement Program at Franklin Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 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 Learning/Language Disabilities, mild/moderate, self-contained program at Burnet Middle School, effective September 4, 2014 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 a Learning/Language Disabilities, mild/moderate, self-contained program at Burnet Middle School, effective September 4, 2014 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 the Behavioral Disabilities program at Burnet Middle School, effective September 4, 2014 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 establishment of a Behavioral Disabilities program at Burnet Middle School, effective September 4, 2014 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 establishment of a Kindergarten In class Replacement Program at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 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 the In class Replacement first grade program at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 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 the Learning/Language Disabilities, mild/moderate, self-contained program at Jefferson Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

E-19. The committee recommends and I so move that board approve the establishment of a Learning/Language Disabilities, mild/moderate, self-contained program at Jefferson Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 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 a first grade In class Replacement Program at Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 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 the In class Replacement Kindergarten Program at Livingston Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 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 a third grade In class Replacement Program at Livingston Elementary School, effective September 4, 2014 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

E-23. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve extension of Union County Educational Services Work Readiness Program for one additional day of instruction beyond the scheduled end date in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

1. Union High School/Union County College Partnership

H. Fiscal and Planning Committee

F-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept final Treasurer's and Secretary's reports dated June 30, 2014.

F-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept Treasurer's Report dated July 31, 2014.

F-3. The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept Secretary's Report dated July 31, 2014.

F-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of July 31, 2014 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, 2014 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 the 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 information 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) Costa del sol - $8,264.43 - balance for 2014 senior picnic - Union High School

F-10. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept NJSIG/ERIC North 2014 Safety Grant Program Award in the amount of $43,711 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

F-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board amend list of 2014-2015 State Contract Vendors to facilitate schools' purchasing in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

F-12. The committee recommends and I so move that the board accept donation from Union Municipal Drug Alliance in the amount of $660.36 for use by Kawameeh Middle School for its PBSIS program.

I. Operations Committee

O-1. Receipt of bids received on August 7, 2014 for Disposal and Recycling Service (Bid#15-16)

O-2. The committee recommends and I so move that the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1 and P.L. 2009, Chapter 178, the board approve the following security drill and bus evacuation 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 approve District Safety and Security Plan for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

O-4. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve advertisement for disposal of equipment which is deemed no longer serviceable by the district 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 Contingency Change Order #1 from Silva's Mechanical Services, Inc., 171 Midland Avenue, Kearny, NJ for boiler replacements at Washington and Livingston Elementary Schools to install a 3" no hub drain with trap and sediment bucket and pipe to pit area for a decrease in the Owner's Contingency Reserve in the amount of $1,962.59 leaving a balance in that account of $128,037.41 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 Silva's Mechanical Services, Inc., 171 Midland Avenue, Kearny, NJ for boiler replacements at Washington and Livingston Elementary Schools to extend condensate return line and dismantle and clean the tunnel trap requiring labor and material costing $4,375 and credit of $4,250 for value of slabs in contract that were not installed for decrease of $48,198.70 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 Contingency Change Order #1 from Silva's Mechanical Services, Inc., 171 Midland Avenue, Kearny, NJ for boiler replacements at Burnet Middle School to furnish and install two (2) traps in the amount of $6,801.30 leaving a balance in the Owner's contingency reserve account of $49,198.70 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 toilet room facilities at Livingston Elementary School early intervention, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms for the 2014-2015 school year using the Alternate Method of Compliance 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 submission of the need to renew temporary space for the 2014-2015 school year – Union High School library office to a computer lab 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 Application for Change of Use of Educational Space from a classroom to a classroom office at Kawameeh Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

O-11. The committee recommends and I so move that the board award bid for Disposal and Recycling Services (Bid #15-16) to Waste Management, 847 Flora Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey for a three-year period starting September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2017 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 Licensing and Maintenance Agreement with Ed-Data Services, Inc., 236 Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook, New Jersey for the 2014-2015 school year 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 use of Jefferson School gymnasium by Vauxhall Historical Society on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for second annual Veterans Program.

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 2014-2015 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 approve leaves for the following staff: (a) Dale W. Costleigh, Jr., districtwide maintenance, intermittent family leave for the period July 23, 2014 through the 2014-2015 school year; (b) Courtney McCarthy, teacher at Franklin School, unpaid family leave for the period September 4 through November 30, 2014; (c) Sandra Joy Mangarella, teacher at Union High School, intermittent unpaid family leave beginning September 4, 2014; (d) Lisa Angelini, teacher at Livingston Elementary School, unpaid leave of absence for the 2014-2015 school year; (e) Kelly Hamilton, teacher at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, maternity and unpaid family leave for the period September 30, 2014 through March 29, 2015

P-4. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Michela Cyran, teacher assistant at Franklin School, effective immediately; (b) Caitlin Brady, English teacher at Union High School, effective immediately; (c) Gayle E. Jereb, special education teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, effective April 15, 2015 (retirement); (d)Raymond Toman, science teacher at Union High School, effective August 29, 2014; (e) Donna Galante, School Social Worker, effective December 1, 2014 (retirement); (f) Jessica Brinson, part-time bus driver, effective August 9th, 2014

P-5. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board reappoint residency investigators for the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $20 per hour not to exceed 70 hours or $1400 per month

P-6. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve following staff as the District Evaluation Advisory Committee for the 2014-2015 school year: (a) Gregory A. Tatum; (b) Noreen Lishak; (c) Michelle Warren; (d) Edward Gibbons; (e) Jason Malanda; (f) Kim Conti; (g) Daniel Demarco; (h) Donald Erdman; (i) Nicole Tartaglia; (j) Kristen Nunes and (k) Christopher Capodice

P-7. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Curriculum Writing Teams 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 amend 2014-2015 Athletic Event Staff to include the following: (a) Esmael Nunes

P-9. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve 2014-2015 Home Instructors at a rate of $38.25 per hour in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

P-10. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve withholding employment and adjustment increments for employee #9543, effectively immediately. These increments shall not be restored unless approved by the Board of Education.

P-11. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve district staff to provide ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) instruction on an “as needed” basis to district students for the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $50 per hour in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct#17197/11-150-100-101-96-19-SS19)

P-12. 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 2014-2015 school year. (Acct# 11-150-100-101-01-19-SS19)

P-13. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve district staff to provide home instruction to district students on an “as needed” basis at a rate of $38.25 for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct#11-150-100-101-96-19-SS19)

P-14. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that Zdzislaw Pogorzelski be appointed as substitute special education teacher assistant for the period July 1^st through July 29^th 2014 for the 2014 ESY program at Battle Hill Elementary School on an “as needed” basis at a rate of $16 per hour.

P-15. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve staff to provide presentations on the VB-MAPP Assessment to district staff during the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $40 per hour, not to exceed $80 per person for each presentation in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct#11-000-223-110-01-19)

P-16. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve staff to provide home instruction to district students for the period July 1^st through August 29^th, 2014 on an “as needed” basis at a rate of $38.25 per hour in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct#11-150-100-101-96-19-SS19)

P-17. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve staff to provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) to district students for the period July 1^st through August 29^th, 2014 at a rate of $50 per hour in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct#11-150-100-101-96-19-SS19)

P-18. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Learning Plus LLC, 22 Cruiser Court, Toms River, New Jersey to provide staff development training for paraprofessionals at a rate of $300 per hour for four four-hour sessions not to exceed $200 for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct#11-000-219-320-02-19)

P-19. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Albar Associates, 37 Circle Drive, Park Ridge, NJ to provide staff development training for teachers and paraprofessionals at a rate of $250 per hour for two-hour sessions and $300 for one-hour sessions not to exceed $6200 for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct#11-000-219-320-02-19)

P-20. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve two days of staff development on Suicide Prevention and Awareness to be presented by Amy S. Jacob, LCSW, 235 Valentine Street, Highland Park, NJ at a rate of $400 per session not to exceed $800 for the2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member. (Acct#7075/11-000-219-320-02-19)

P-21. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve School Improvement Panel for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

P-22. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve I&RS Committee members for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

P-23. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve withholding employment and adjustment increments for employee #9973, effective immediately. These increments shall not be restored unless approved by the board.

P-24. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve the following Supervisor assignments for the 2014-2015 school year: (a) Terry Matthews - Science and Mathematics - Grade 2 through 5; (b) Robert Ghiretti - Social Studies and Language Arts - Grade 2 through 5; (c) Maureen Corbett - All Academic Areas - Pre-K through Grade 2.

P-25. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Facilities Coordinator job description in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

P-26. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve Settlement Agreement in connection with Employee #10621 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

P-27. The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board approve General Release and Waiver in connection with Employee #171 in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

L. Legal Committee

L-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board approve negotiated settlement agreement and general release in the matter of D.C. v. Township of Union Board of Education in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member and recorded in the nonpublic portion of these minutes.

M. Policy Committee

POL-1. The committee recommends and I so move that the board adopt Policy File Code 7550 - Naming and Dedicating of Facilities in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

N. 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.

O. Unfinished Business

P. New Business

Q. Comments from the Public

R. Adjournment ______p.m.

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