Township of Union Board of Education, regular meeting, February 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Union High School Library, 2400 North Third Street, Union, NJ 07083 | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 07:00 pm

Township of Union Board of Education, regular meeting, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union High School Library, 2400 North Third Street, Union, NJ 07083

UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – FEBRUARY 16, 2016

A. Meeting Called to Order

B. Flag Salute

C. Administer Oath of Board member to fill the unexpired term of Lois Jackson

1. Nellis Regis-Darby

D. Roll Call

E. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

F. Comments from the Public on Resolutions

G. Approval of Minutes:

1. Worksession – December 8, 2015

2. Executive Session – December 8, 2015

3. Regular Meeting – December 15, 2015

4. Organization Meeting – January 5, 2016

H. Communication

Letter from Union Township Chamber of Commerce requesting the use of the Union High School facility site for the Chamber’s 6^th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run, scheduled for September 25, 2016.
Letter from Union County General Manager requesting the use of the Union High School football field to hold Snapple Bowl practices for the 2016 Annual Snapple Bowl on July 12, 13, 14, 18 and 19 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Request from Danielle Watson, teacher’s assistant at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, unpaid medical leave under FMLA for the period effective February 25, 2016 and with a return date of April 25, 2016.
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Kathleen Mehr, teacher at Franklin Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016.
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Carol Godfrey, teacher at Franklin Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016.

I. Superintendent’s Report

1. Presentation by Battle Hill Elementary School – February 16, 2016

2. Presentation by Hannah Caldwell Elementary School – February 16, 2016

3. Presentation by Suplee Clooney and Company – February 16, 2016

J. Education/Student Discipline Committee Resolutions

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Education/Student Discipline Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

E-1. Item moved to F-15 per discussion at worksession meeting of February 9, 2016.

E-2. Approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [six (6) students exited from January 2^nd through January 29, 2016 for a total of thirty-two (32) students for the 2015-2016 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and zero (0) students who will be allowed to complete the 2015-2016 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. Approval of the following Curriculum Guide(s), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member: (a) Art Grades K-2 Curriculum Guide 2016, (b) Art Grades 3-5 Curriculum Guide 2016.

E-4. Approval of the 2016-2017 calendars, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-5. Affirm the Superintendent’s resolution of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions for the period January 8, 2016 to February 5, 2016, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

K. Fiscal and Planning Committee Resolutions

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Fiscal and Planning Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

F-1.      That the Treasurer’s Report dated January 31, 2016 be accepted.

F-2.      That the Secretary’s Report dated January 31, 2016 be accepted.

F-3.      Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of January 31, 2016 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.

                        /s/   Manuel E. Vieira                                                 ____________
                        Manuel E. Vieira, Interim Board Secretary                     Dated

Pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of January 31, 2016 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 Interim Board Secretary and is assumed by the Board to be correct.

F-4.      Approve appropriation transfers in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-5.      Approve the attached list of contracts and/or purchase orders pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 (bid exceptions to requirement for advertising) and 18A:18A-10(a) (purchase through State agency; procedure), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-6.      Approved at February 9, 2016 worksession meeting.

F-6a. 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 6471, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-7. 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-8. Approve the amended list of the 2015-2016 State Contract Vendors pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10(a) (purchase through State agency; procedure) to facilitate schools’ purchasing, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-9. Accept the following donations: (a) $1,034.57 - Lifetouch National School for use by Connecticut Farms Elementary School, (b) $2,000 – Up fund Corp-Union Plaza Diner for use by Special Services, (c) $1,173.06 – Lifetouch National School for use by Livingston Elementary School, (d) $1,265.38 – Lifetouch National School for use by Jefferson School, (e) $336.80 – General Mills Box Tops for use by Jefferson School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-10. Approve the attached list of contracts and/or purchases pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(21) (paid by funds raised by or collected by students), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member: (a) Worldstrides Heritage Festivals - $22,000 (1^st payment) – Union High School – Chorus/Band Fundraiser for competition in Williamsburg, VA, (b) Worldstrides Heritage Festivals - $15,000 (2^nd payment) – Union High School – Chorus/Band Fundraiser for competition in Williamsburg, VA, (c) Worldstrides Heritage Festivals - $10,944 (final payment) – Union High School – Chorus/Band Fundraiser for competition in Williamsburg, VA, (d) Anderson’s - $1,915.25 – Union High School-Senior Prom for 2016 senior prom supplies, (e) Passaic Valley Coach – $3,429 - Union High School-Ski Club for transportation for trip to Stowe, VT, (f) Passaic Valley Bus Company - $3,500 – Kawameeh Middle School – Ski/Snowboard Club trip to Stowe, VT, (g) Ski 93 - $9,000 – Kahwameeh Middle School – Ski/Snowboard Club trip to Stowe, VT.

F-11. Approve an increase to P.O. #16-00813 with Abraham D. Morganoff, MD to provide neurological evaluations for the 2015-2016 school year from $5,400 to $9,900 to meet the District’s needs, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-12. Approve an increase to P.O. #16-01587 with ATC Healthcare Services to provide nursing services for the 2015-2016 school year from $120,000 to $200,000 to meet the District’s needs, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-13. Approve an increase to P.O. #16-00801 with Morris Union Jointure Commission to provide occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and instructional aide services for the 2015-2016 school year from $226,000 to $306,000 to meet the District’s needs, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-14. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services paid for the 2015-2016 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-15. Approval be given to amend the 2015-2016 out-of-district student placement list, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

L. Operations Committee Resolutions

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Operations Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

O-1. Item moved to E-5 per discussion at worksession meeting of February 9, 2016.

O-2. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1 and P.L. 2009, Chapter 178, approve the following security drill and bus evacuation reports for the 2015-2016 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-3. Approve to advertise for the disposal of an electric AC Savaria B.07 Stairway Lift 300 lbs lifting capacity with fold up foot rest/seat.

O-4. Approve (a) renewal of Horizon Health Insurance Plan for the period of 3/1/2016 to 2/28/2017 and (b) the addition of the Omnia Plan as an option for healthcare insurance, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-5. Approve request from the Union Township Chamber of Commerce for the use of Union High School facility site for the 6^th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run, scheduled for September 25, 2016, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-6. Approve request from the Union County General Manager for the use of Union High School football field to hold the practices for the 2016 Annual Snapple Bowl on July 12, 13, 14, 18 and 19 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

M. Personnel Committee Resolutions

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Personnel Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

P-1. Approved at February 9, 2016 worksession meeting.

P-1a. Personnel Actions be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-2. Approved at February 9, 2016 worksession meeting.

P-2a. Amend Substitute Lists for the 2015-2016 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.

P-3. Approved at February 9, 2016 worksession meeting.

P-4. Approved at February 9, 2016 worksession meeting.

P-5. Approve the following Curriculum Writing Teams at a rate of $20/hr. per person (with a not to exceed maximum per guide of $300 per person): (a) Senior Topics-Adapting Film Through Literature – Jon Tummillo, (b) Senior Topics – Horror Literature – Andrew Kenny, (c) 6^th Grade Science Curriculum Guide – Bridget Sloan (replacing Christine Boris), (d) 9^th Grade Science Curriculum Guide – Michael Atzbi (replacing Laura Leibrock), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (Acct #11-000-221-104-01-54-0612/7083).

P-6. Approve a professional services contract between the Board of Education and Trinitas Regional Medical Center Department of Behavioral Health for the 2015-2016 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-7. Approved at February 9, 2016 worksession meeting.

P-8. Approve leaves for the following staff:

Leave of Absences

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type Regarding updated info only.	Notes/ Corrections
Watson, Danielle	Teacher’s Assistant	HC	2/25/16-4/24/16	Unpaid Medical Leave under FMLA
Jurgens, Danielle	Teacher- Elementary	HC	3/2/16-6/10/16	Paid Maternity and Unpaid FMLA	Correction to location.

P-9. Approve resignations/retirements for the following staff:

Retirements

Name	Position	Location	Effective Date	Reason	Years of Service	Notes/ Corrections
Godfrey, Carol	Teacher, Elem.	Franklin	7/1/16	Retirement	36 years
Mehr, Kathleen	Teacher’s Assistant	Franklin	7/1/16	Retirement	31 years

P-10. Appoint the law firm of Sciarrillo, Cornell, Merlino, McKeever & Osborne, LLC, as special counsel for the Jefferson Elementary School Capital Project to include presentation in any legal actions.

N. POLICY

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

POL-1. Approve Policy 9126A – Part-Time Board Attorney, in accordance with the information appended to the minutes.

O. Approval of Bills

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board concur with the bills listed in the permanent bound register appended to these minutes and be ordered for payment.