Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - worksession meeting of the Township of Union Board of Education, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 07:00 pm

Township of Union Board of Education - worksession meeting - Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the James Caulfield Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083. Action will be taken.

UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

WORKSESSION AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

A. Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

D. Comments from Public on Resolutions in Bold

E. Approval of Minutes:

1. July 19 2016 – regular meeting

2. July 19, 2016 – executive session

F. Communication

Request of Vauxhall Historical Society requesting permission to use Jefferson Elementary School gym for the Veterans’ Day Program – November 5, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and request the waiver of fees.
Letter from Sciarrillo Cornell Merlino, McKeever & Osborne.
Request for paid medical leave from Kelly Higgins, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, for the period from September 1, 2016 through October 14, 2016.
Request for paid maternity leave from Jennifer Reguinho, kindergarten teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective November 4, 2016 with a return date of January 17, 2017.
Letter of resignation from Jermel Jenkins, instructional paraprofessional-Franklin Elementary School, effective September 1, 2016.
Letter of resignation (café aide position only) from Ann Maria Piggot, café aide-Jefferson School, effective immediately.
Letter of resignation from Brielle Green, café aide-Jefferson School, effective September 1, 2016.
Request for paid medical leave concurrently with FMLA, from Linda Steeb-teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, for the period from September 1, 2016 through September 23, 2016 (tentative).
Request for paid medical leave from Matthew Romeo, teacher-Jefferson School, for the period from September 2, 2016 through September 23, 2016.
Letter of resignation from Jo Smith Kellon, instructional paraprofessional-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective September 1, 2016.
Letter of resignation from Gabriell Dennis, Cafe Aide-Jefferson School, effective September 1, 2016.
Request from the League of Women Voters of Union to use Union High School Library for a televised Candidates Debate on either Monday, October 24, 2016 or Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

G. Superintendent’s Report

1. Presentation by Effective Solutions (therapeutic mental health services).

2. Presentation on healthcare benefits:

a) Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

b) BGIA

c) Willis Towers Watson

H. 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. Approve the following Curriculum Guides - 2016, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

Mathematics Grade K – Model Curriculum Frameworks Units 1 and 2.
Mathematics Grade 1 - Model Curriculum Frameworks Units 1 and 2.
Grade 2 Mathematics – Model Curriculum Frameworks Units 1 and 2.
Mathematics Grade 3 - Model Curriculum Framework – Unit 1.
Mathematics Grade 4 - Model Curriculum Framework – Unit 1.
Language Arts Grade 5 – Model Curriculum Framework - Units 1 and 2.

E-2. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18.5, approve that District students attending New Road Schools, Inc., be provided meals at no charge and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18.5(20)(iii) authorizes New Road Schools, Inc. to include costs of meals provided with the annual tuition rate charged for the 2016-2017 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. Approve to update/replace the existing elementary computer curriculum with the 2014 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards - Technology, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-4. Approve the attached Settlement Agreement for L.R., in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-5. Approve Township of Union Public Schools 2016-2017 District Mentoring Plan.

I. 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 (a) final Cycle 13 Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2016 and (b) Treasurer’s Report dated August 31, 2016 be accepted.

F-2.     That the (a) final Cycle 13 Secretary’s Report, dated June 30, 2016 and (b) Secretary’s Report dated August 31, 2016 be accepted.

F-3.     Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of August 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/   Gregory E. Brennan                                                        ____________
                        Gregory E. Brennan, Board Secretary                                           Dated

Pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of August 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.     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.     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 2016-2017 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. 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:

School	Account/Department	Vendor/description	Amount
Union High School	International Outreach Club	Luntha Secondary School - donation to Luntha in Malani, Africa for student’s tuition	$2,670.00
Union High School	Yearbook	Lifetouch Publishing – balance of Class of 2016 yearbook	$12,427.70
Union High School	Key Club	NJ District of Key Club International – 10/9/16 fall rally registration	$2,000.00 (maximum)
Union High School	Key Club	Key Club International – payment of student registration (member dues)	$4,000.00 (maximum)
Union High School	R.O.T.C.	Southwest Airlines – plane tickets for 2016 Raider Nationals in Molena, GA	$3,362.80
Union High School	K. Brooks Field Trips	Township of Union BOE – bus payment for aquarium field trip	$1,050.00
Union High School	Marching Band	Pine Forest Camp – 2016 Band Camp payment	$15,170.00
Union High School	Athletics-Wrestling	NJSIAA-annual event-State Wrestling Tournament	$12,000.00 (estimate)

F-10. Approval be given to amend the 2016-2017 out-of-district student placement list, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-11. Accept donations from the following:

From	Amount	For Use By
Knights of Columbus	$2,000.	UTBOE – Center for Educational Opportunity

F-12. Accept the donation of 350 backpacks and supplies from Costco, 1055 Hudson Street, Union, New Jersey, for use by students districtwide.

F-13. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2016-2017 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

J. Operations Committee Resolutions

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

O-1. Approve the updated School Health Standing Orders to add to the Medical Service Handbook, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-2. Approve the rental of the Boys & Girls Club of Union County for the 2016-2017 winter swim season for $11,000, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-3. Approve the change of use for Washington Elementary School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-4. Accept the proposal from Wellness Management Services of Trinitas Regional Medical Center, to provide Student Support Services for the 2016-2017 school year (subject to approval of contract by Board Attorney), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-5. Approve organizational chart for the District.

Discussion Item:

1. Request of Vauxhall Historical Society requesting permission to use Jefferson Elementary School gym for the Veterans’ Day Program – November 5, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and request the waiver of fees.

2. Request from the League of Women Voters of Union to use the Union High School Library for a televised Candidates Debate on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (pending receipt of Certificate of Insurance).

K. Personnel Committee Resolutions

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

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

P-2.     Amend Substitute Lists for the 2016-2017 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.

P-3.     Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Effective Date	Reason	Notes/ Corrections
Jenkins, Jermel	Instructional Paraprofessional	Franklin	9/1/2016	Resignation
Piggot, Ann Maria	Café Aide	Jefferson	9/1/2016	Resignation (of café aide position only)	Resignation of café aide position only. She will remain in transportation as per her letter.
Green, Brielle	Café Aide	Jefferson	9/1/2016	Resignation
Smith, Kellon, Jo	Instructional Paraprofessional	CF	9/1/2016	Resignation
Dennis, Gabriell	Cafe Aide	Jefferson	9/1/2016	Resignation

P-4. Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type Regarding updated info only.	Notes/ Corrections
Higgins, Kelly	Teacher-Elementary	CF	9/1/2016-10/14/2016	Paid Medical Leave
Reguinho, Jennifer	Teacher-Elementary	HC	11/4/2016-1/16/2017	Paid Maternity Leave
Steeb, Linda	Teacher-Mid. School	KMS	9/1/2016-9/23/2016	Paid Medical Leave
Romeo, Matthew	Teacher-Elementary	Jefferson	9/2/2016-9/23/2016	Paid Medical Leave	Letter reflects 9/2/2016. Start of school year to be reflective of 9/1/2016

P-5. Approve Agreement between the Board of Education and the Township of Union Association of School Administrators, for the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2018, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-6. Approve the 2016-2017 Hourly Rates List, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-7. Approve the following certified teachers employed through 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 school year 2016-2017 in the amount not to exceed $20,000: Doreen Benesy O’Hare, Michael Castellucci, Anthony Galioto, Kevin Hoey, Alice Holler Dietz, Pamelia Myers, Doreen O’Hare and Mary M. Yuknis, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member. (7693-11-150-100-320-01-19).

P-8. Approve the the list of staff members whose salaries are funded in full through the District’s NCLB FY17 Grant: (a) Tony McGowan – Title 1 English and (b) Fida Faress – Title 1 Math, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-9. Approve Barry Loessel as Interim Supervisor of the Operations and Maintenance Department at a stipend amount of $200 per day (for days worked only) effective September 1, 2016.

P-10. Approve principals and supervisor salaries for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-11. Approve Change of Salary Class (effective September 2016), in accordance with theinformation in the hands of each Board member.

L. 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.