Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - regular meeting - 7 p.m. - Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 07:00 pm

Township of Union Board of Education, regular meeting, September 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.

UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A. Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

D. Comments from Public on Resolutions

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.
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.
Letter from Sciarrillo Cornell Merlino McKeever & Osborne.
Request for paid and unpaid medical leave from Maria Matos, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective September 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 (tentatives).

G. Superintendent’s Report

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 and 2.
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. Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 (NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards – Technology).

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, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

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)
Union High School	Athletics-Wrestling	UCIAC- reimbursement for State Wrestling Tournmanet	$4,000.00 (approx)
Union High School	Athletics-Football	NJSIAA - reimbursement to State for Football Tournament	$4,000.00 (approx)

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. Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (accept donation of backpacks/supplies).

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 the organizational chart for the District, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-6. Approve request from Vauxhall Historical Society 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 (pending receipt of Certificate of Insurance).

O-7. Approve request from the League of Women Voters of Union to use 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).

O-8. Approve Effective School Solutions, LLC to provide therapeutic mental health services through licensed professionals to students in the public school district for the 2016-2017 school year (not to exceed $275,000), subject to approval of the contract by the Board Attorney, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (Account #11-000-219-320-02-19).

O-9. Accept the proposal from Willis Towers Watson to provide health and dental brokerage services (pending review by Board Attorney).

O-10. Approve upgrade to Comcast Busines contract to expand internet access for the school district, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

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.     Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (personnel actions).

P-2.     Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (substitute lists).

P-3.     Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (resignation/retirements).

P-4. Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (leaves).

P-5. Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (Agreement between BOE and UTASA).

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. Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (Interim Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance Department).

P-10. Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (principal/supervisor salaries).

P-11. Reserved. Agenda Item Approved at September 13, 2016 meeting (change of salary).

P-12. Personnel Actions be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-13. Approve amended Substitute List(s) for the 2016-2017 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-14. Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type Regarding updated info only.	Notes/ Corrections
Matos, Maria	Paraprofessional	Battle Hill	9/1/16 thru 9/30/16 (tentative)	Paid and unpaid medical leave

P-15. Approve First Children, 330 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 for BCBA Consultation/Direct Services on a day-to-day basis at a rate of $90/hour (not to exceed $10,800.00) for the 2016-2017 school year (Account #11-000-216-320-01-19).

P-16. Approve authorizing the Board Attorney to write a letter to Mr. Jeffrey Monge outlining violations and potential violations of the Code of Ethics.

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.