Union Township Board of Education, regular meeting, June 16, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.

 

                1.             Worksession – May 12, 2015

                2.             Executive Session – May 12, 2015

                3.             Regular Meeting – May 19, 2015

                4.             Executive Session – May 19, 2015

                5.             Special Meeting – May 29, 2015

 

 

 

1.         James Mosser, Music Teacher at Union High School – to receive a proclamation from the Board as a representative of the entire music program.

 

E-1.     The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to (a) amend the 2014-2015 out-of-district atypical student placement list and (b) 2015-2016 out-of-district a typical student placement list from out-of-district placement in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-2.     The committee recommends and I so move that approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [zero (0) students exited from May 1st through May 30, 2015 or a total of thirty-four (34) students for the 2014-2015 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and five (5) students who will be allowed to complete 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 approve the curriculum guides, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member, for the following: (a) Grade 5 Mathematics Curriculum Guide 2015/2016 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015); (b) Science Grade 2 Curriculum Guide 2015-2016, (c) Technology Education TE 100 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (d) Technology Education TE 200 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (e) Graphic Design & Commercial Arts 1 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (f) Graphic Design & Commercial Arts 2 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (g) Graphic Design & Commercial Arts 3 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide approved June 2015), (h) Graphic Design & Commercial Arts 4 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (i) Drafting and Design/CAD I TE 150 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide approved June 2015), (j) Drafting and Design/CAD II TE 250 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (k) Drafting and Design/CAD III TE 350 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (l) Drafting and Design/CAD IV TE 450 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (m) SS382 Psychology Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide approved June 2015), (n) SS370 Advanced Placement European history Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (o) SS380 Advanced Placement Psychology Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide approved June 2015), (p) Social Studies Grade Six Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide approved June 2015), (q) Economics curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (r) Honors Corporate Internship Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide approved June 2015), (s) BE160 Accounting 1 Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (t) BE260 Accounting II Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (u) SS373 AP Comparative Government Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide approved June 2015), (v) BE385 Business Law Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (w) Computer Applications I Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (x) Computer Applications II Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved 2015), (y) Business Leadership Curriculum guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (z) Everything Business curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (aa) Keyboarding Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (bb) SS360 Introduction to Law Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015, (cc) Marketing Education I Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (dd) Social Studies Grade Eight Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (ee) Social Studies Grade Eight Honors Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (ff) Web Design, Publishing and Moviemaking Technology Curriculum Guide 2015 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015); (gg) School Counseling Curriculum Guide K-12 (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015); (hh) French 1 Curriculum Guide (Curriculum Guide Approved June 2015), (ii) gifted and talented entrance criteria for Grades K-5 and Grade 6.

 

E-4.     The committee recommends and I so move that the board, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18.5 approve that district students attending The Arc Kohler School, 1137 Globe Avenue, Mountainside, New Jersey, be provided meals at no charge and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.5(a)20 authorizes the Arc Kohler School to include costs of meals provided with the annual tuition rate charged for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year, 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 Agreement for Participation in Coordinated Transportation Services for the 2015-2016 school year with Union County Educational Services Commission, 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 Union County Educational Services Commission Special Education Tuition Contract for the 2015-2016 school year, 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 Three Year Curriculum Review Cycle (2015-2018), 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 2015-2016 Professional Development Plan, 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 the 2014-2015 Parental Contract for Student Transportation, 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 establishment of an autism program at Union High School, effective September 1, 2015, 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 an afternoon Pre-School Disabilities self-contained Program at Battle Hill, 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 afternoon Pre-School Disabilities self-contained Program at Livingston, 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 Electro-America Computer Network Solutions for the evaluation of IT infrastructure and staffing in the district, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

F-1.      The committee recommends and I so move that the Treasurer’s Report dated May 29, 2015 be accepted.

F-2.      The committee recommends and I so move that the Secretary’s Report dated May 29, 2015 be accepted.

 

F-3.      Pursuant  to  N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of May 29, 2015 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.

                           James J. Damato, Board Secretary                     Dated

Pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.2(h),  we  certify  that as of May 29, 2015 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-4.      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-5.      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 8A:18A-10(a)  and 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 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.      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-8.      The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the 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)  NJ All-State Wrestling Camp - $4,000 – summer camp for Union High School – Wrestling Club, (b) Forest Lodge, LLC - $6,000 – student council for Kawameeh Middle School – Student Counsel – 8^th grade trip, (c) The Costumer - $4,450.30 – Union High School-PAC – costume rentals for “Sophisticated Ladies”, (d) AP College Board - $22,501 – Union High School – pay for AP exams, (e) Dominica Killeen - $1,000 – Union High School-Senior Awards – Joan Cioban Award from UTEA, (f) Kyle Standard - $1,000 – Union High School-Senior Awards – UTEA Challenge Award, (g) Patrick Bohse - $1,000 – Union High School-Senior Awards – UTEA Award, (h) Gabrielle Mejia - $1,000 – Union High School-Senior Awards – UTEA Award, (i) Lauren Erdman - $2,500 – Union High School-Senior Awards – UTEA Barbara Michalik Award, (j) Krystle Vera - $2,500 – Union High School-Senior Awards – UTEA Barbara Michalik Award, (k) Deanna Bullock - $1,000 – Union High School-Senior Awards – UTEA Member’s Child Award, (l) Monique Bingham - $2,000 – Union High School-Senior Awards – Khalid Shahid Memorial Award, (m) Amanda Lopez - $2,000 – Union High School-Senior Awards – Khalid Shahid Memorial Award, (n) Shelter Box U.S.A. - $1,000 – Union High School-Interact Club –humanitarian aid to international family in need, (o) Jostens - $6,577.82 – Kawameeh Middle School – yearbook, (p) Victoria Menjivar - $1,650.05 – Union High School-Student Council – purchase of Senior 2015 t-shirts, (q) Undisclosed Location – maximum $8,000 – Union High School - Project Graduation.

F-9.      The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the following donations: (a) Syndergy In-Kind Donation Mtg. Inc., in the amount of $833.17, for use by Burnet Middle School, (b) LifeTouch National School Studios, in the amount of $1,351.61, for use by Washington Elementary School, (c) LifeTouch National School Studios, in the amount of $1,330.44, for use by Hannah Caldwell Elementary School.

F-10.    The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve transfer of an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 from 2014-2015 unexpended appropriations to undesignated Capital Reserve pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.3.

 

F-11.    The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve payment schedule for 2015-2016 Tax Levy, in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

 

F-12.    The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the date of June 30, 2015 as the submission date for the FY16 ESEA-NCLB grant to the New Jersey Department of Education.

 

F-13.    The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve submission of the FY 2015-2016 Perkins Grant, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

F-14.    The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve submission of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2016 application, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-15.    The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the acceptance of the FY16 ESEA-NCLB allocations from the New Jersey Department of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

F-16.    The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept allocation for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2016, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

F-17.    The committee recommends and I so move that the Board accept allocation for the FY 2015-2016 Perkins Grant, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

O-1.     The committee recommends and I so move that the board affirm the Superintendent’s resolution of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions for the period May 11, 2015 to June 5, 2015.

O-2.     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 and bus evacuation reports for the  2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

O-3.     Report receipt of bids, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-4.     The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the District’s participation in non-binding cooperative purchasing agreements with the following: (a) Educational Data Services, Inc., 236 Midland Avenue, Saddlebrook, New Jersey; (b) Hunterdon County ESC Cooperative Purchasing, 51 Sawmill Road, Lebanon, New Jersey; (c) Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission, 1660 Stelton Road, Piscataway, New Jersey; (d) Somerset County Educational Services Commission, 568 Central Avenue, Bridgewater, New Jersey; (e) Sussex County Educational Services, 10 Gail Court, Sparta, New Jersey; (f) Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council.

 

O-5.     The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the new Comcast agreement that follows E-Rate guidelines and filing, 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 the renewal of Broadview Networks, 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 the award of the following bids: (a) Pitsco Midwest for technical occupations supply, (b) S.A.N.E. for family/consumer science supplies and (c) Bayway Lumber/Feldman Lumber and Tulnoy Lumber for vocational lumber supplies, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

O-8.     The committee recommends and I so move that the Board adopt Interlocal Services Agreement with the Township of Union for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, 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 the Interlocal Vehicle Sale Agreement with the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission, 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 the award of the following bids for nursing services: (a) Delta TGroup and (b) ATC Healthcare, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

O-11.   The committee recommends and I so move that the Board approve the contracts between the Township of Union Board of Education and the YMCA for early and aftercare (2015-2016), 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 the mission statement for the Union Township Public Schools, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-1.      The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that Personnel Actions  be approved 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 the Board amend Substitute  Lists  for the 2014-2015 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-3.      The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board accept letters of resignation from the following staff: (a) Kevin Hall, paraprofessional, effective May 8, 2015, (b) Elizabeth Fernandez (retirement), Spanish teacher at Union High School, effective September 1, 2015, (c) Sameng Nhem (retirement), Head Custodian at Washington School, effective January 1, 2016, (d) Carlton Chappelle (retirement), custodian at Kawameeh Middle School, effective November 1, 2015, (e) Steven Chaneski, math teacher at Union High School, effective June 23, 2015, (f) Jason Mauriello, math supervisor, effective August 14, 2015, (g) Bernice Hollis, hourly breakfast aid at Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective June 23, 2015, (h) Vanessa Santos, Spanish teacher at Union High School, effective June 23, 2015.

P-4.      The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve leaves for the following staff: (a) Cara Moore, teacher at Livingston Elementary School, sick and unpaid family leave for the period of September 2, 2015 through October 30, 2015, (b) Georgia Bethia, service worker at Franklin Elementary School, extension of unpaid family leave through June 23, 2015, (c) Marlene DeBaere, teacher at Livingston Elementary School, sick/medical leave for the period from April 28, 2015 with a tentative return date of June 23, 2015, (d) Jennifer Ramirez, art teacher at Burnet Middle School, extension of unpaid family leave through June 23, 2015 with a return date of September 2, 2015, (e) Diana Cantone, 2^nd grade teacher at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, unpaid family leave from May 26, 2015 with a tentative return date of September 2, 2015, (f) Maria Angeles Fernandez, paraprofessional at Franklin Elementary School, sick/medical leave from May 29, 2015 through June 23, 2015, (g) Lisa Cassano, pre-kindergarten teacher at Battle Hill Elementary School, maturity, sick and unpaid family leave from September 2, 2015 through January 1, 2016; (h) John Murphy, teacher at Kawameeh Middle School, revision to return date for unpaid family leave, with a tentative return date of June 8, 2015, (i) Patricia Gordon, School Psychologist, extension of unpaid maternity leave, from September 2, 2015 to September 2016, (i) Lisa Angelini, teacher at Livingston School, amendment to original return date from Sabbatical from September 2, 2015 to June 3, 2015, (j) Rose Santiago, transportation worker – district wide, unpaid medical leave, from May 28, 2015 to June 23, 2015.

 

P-5.      The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve Care Station, P.O. Box 352, Linden, New Jersey to perform Department of Transportation physicals in accordance with the fee schedule and other information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-6.      Carried to July 2015 meeting.

 

P-7.      The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve Employment Contract of James J. Damato, Board Secretary/General Counsel for the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, 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 compensation at a rate of $20.00 per hour for the (a) Business Law Curriculum Guide for the 2014-2015 school year to Dominic Cuniglio (not-to-exceed $300) , (b) Technical Education I and Technical Education II Curriculum Guides (grades 9-12) to Dan Eberenz and Edwin Oyola (not-to-exceed $600 per person for both guides), (c) Graphics I, Graphics II, Graphics III and Graphics IV Curriculum Guides (grades 9-12) to Steven March (not to exceed $1200 for all four guides), (d) CAD I, CAD II, CAD III and CAD IV Curriculum Guides (grades 9-12) to Edwin Oyola (not to exceed $1200 for all four guides), (e) French 1 Curriculum Guide (grades 8-12) to Nicole Tartaglia and Laura Detjen (not to exceed $300 per person) 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 the Union High School 2015-2016 (a) Athletic Event Staff Fees and (b) Athletic Event Staff Assignments, 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 abolish the position of Director of IT and Student Information and create a new position of Director of Special Projects – District Communications, Grants and Media Services/G&T and Computer Teachers and adopt a job description for said new position, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-11.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board recognize the (a) 2014-2015 retirees and (b) 2014-2015 employees with 25 years of service, 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 abolish the position of Director of Human Resources and create a new position of Director of Personnel and adopt a job description for said position, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-13.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the board appoint Thomas Wiggins, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds as ADA/Facility Coordinator, IPM Coordinator and AHERA designated person, for the 2015-2016 school year at no cost to the District.

 

P-14.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve Donna Hubbard to attend, record and transcribe the minutes of Residency Committee meetings as assigned for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 at a rate of $250 per meeting.

 

P-15.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that approval be given to appoint police for pre and post graduation building and grounds security and graduation security at an hourly rate of $25 per hour per patrolman and $27.50 per hour for supervisor.

 

P-16.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board appoint Gerry Benaquista, as Affirmative Action Officer, Dr. Noreen Lishak, as Assistant Affirmative Action Officer and Benjamin Kloc, as Affirmative Action Officer for classroom practices for the 2015-2016 school year at no cost to the District.

 

P-17.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board accept the request of extension of unpaid maternity leave from Krystal Galante, special education teacher at Franklin Elementary School, from September 2015 to a tentative return date of February 2016.

 

P-18.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board ratify the Memorandum of Agreement dated March 24, 2015 which modifies the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union Teachers Education Association and the Township of Union Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-19.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board accept the proposal of Suplee, Clooney & Company, Certified Public Accountants, to provide Accounting and Auditing Services for the 2015-2016 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-20.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board accept proposals from (a) DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP, Teaneck, New Jersey, and (b) Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, Woodbridge, New Jersey, to provide Bond Counsel Services, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-21.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board accept proposals from (a) DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP, Teaneck, New Jersey, (b) Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, Warren, New Jersey, (c) Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso, LLC, Whippany, New Jersey, (d) Palumbo Renaud & Deappolonio LLC, Cranford, New Jersey, (e) Weiner Lesniak LLP, Parsippany, New Jersey to provide legal services, as assigned by the Board Attorney or Superintendent of Schools.

P-22.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board accept the proposals from (a) Fairview Insurance to provide property and casualty insurance services and (b) BGIA to provide health and dental brokerage services, 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 accept the proposal from Potter Architects to provide architectural services, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-24.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board accept the proposals from (a) Prestige Environmental Inc. and (b) Omega Environmental Services, Inc. to provide environmental engineering services, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-25.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board accept the proposal from Maser Consulting, P.A. to provide civil engineering services, 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 tentatively approve Employment Contract of Annie Moses, Assistant Superintendent for the 2015-2016 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.  This contract has not been approved by the Executive County Superintendent.

 

P-27.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve Loving Care Agency, Inc., 611 Route 46 West, Suite 200, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604 at a rate not to exceed $42 per hour for RN, not to exceed $30,000 for the 2015-2016 school year (per the Beach, Vitale Act Senate #375) (Acct #11-000-216-320-01-19).

 

P-28.    The Superintendent recommends, the committee concurs and I so move that the Board approve a Settlement Agreement for Employee #9955, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

 

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.