Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - regular meeting - 7 p.m. - Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ 07083

 

            1.         February 13, 2017 – worksession

            2.         February 13, 2017 – executive session

            3.         February 20, 2017 – regular meeting

            4.         February 20, 2017 – executive session

 

 

LETTER FROM DERRICK WATKINS

Thank you letter from Derrick Watkins - Holy Spirit Union Red Hawks.

 

LETTER FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION

            Letter from Township of Union requesting to renew partnership with Union High School for Great Inflatable Race and Food Truck Festival on May 12, 2018 and to use UHS parking lots and football field and track.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – ATZBI

Request for extension of unpaid maternity/non FMLA/non NJFLA leave from Erin Atzbi, science teacher-Union High School, updated return date of September 3, 2019.

 

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CARLIN

Request for unpaid non FMLA medical leave from Anthony Carlin, part-time café aide-Livingston Elementary School, April 13, 2018 to June 22, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – CERCIELLO

Request for extension of unpaid maternity non FMLA/non NJFLA leave from Michelle Cerciello, physical education/health teacher-Union High School, with a new return date of September 1, 2019.

 

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CIAMPI

Request for unpaid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Anthony Ciampi, custodian-Burnet Middle School, from July 13, 2018 to July 13, 2019.

 

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CLARKE

Request for unpaid non FMLA/non NJFLA leave from Hazel Clarke, part-time café aide-Franklin Elementary School, March 27, 2018 and with a return date of April 9, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – HOUSE

Request for unpaid maternity/non FMLA/non NJFLA leave from Danielle House, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, updated return date of September 3, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HUTCHINSON

Request for paid maternity and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Randi Hutchinson, supervisor ELA grades 5-12-districtwide, August 27, 2018 to November 25, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – PARKHURST

Request for extension of unpaid maternity/non FMLA/non NJFLA leave from Jennifer Parkhurst, school counselor-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, updated return date of June 1, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – WEBER

Request for unpaid FMLA medical leave from Patricia Weber, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, March 26, 2017 to May 2, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – AARON

            Letter of resignation from Charlene Aaron, Café Aide only – Jefferson School, effective March 19, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – BANKS

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Linda Banks, teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – D’ELIA

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Doris D’Elia, Library Media Specialist-Jefferson School, effective June 30, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – DROBAN

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Suzanne Droban, English teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – ESPOSITO

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Maureen Esposito, 10-month secretary-Franklin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – GENOVA

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Vita Ann Genova, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – HOLDWRIGHT

            Letter of resignation, for purposes of retirement, from Catherine Holdwright, English teacher-Burnet Middle school, effective July 1, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – HOFFMAN

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Karen Hoffman, school counselor-Jefferson Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – JOSEPH

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Gaililee Joseph, bus drive-districtwide, effective June 22, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MOREIRA

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Claire M. Moreira, 10-month secretary-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective July 1, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MACHESKA

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Elizabeth Macheska, teacher-Washington Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – NICHOLS

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Shirley Nichols, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, effective May 1, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – WAGER

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Richard Wager, custodian-Jefferson School, effective July 1, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – WALTER

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Elizabeth Walter, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2018

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – SANTORA

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Donna Santora, teacher-health related- Union High School, effective July 1, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – HOLMES

            Request for paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA from Sharon Holmes, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, April 2, 2018 to April 2, 2019.

 

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MOORE

            Letter of resignation from James Moore, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, effective April 10, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – FREEMON

            Letter of resignation from Mark Freemon, custodian-Franklin Elementary School, effective April 11, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – WEISLO

            Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from Christine Weislo, teacher of AAP-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective June 30, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – KAPLAN

            Request for extension of current unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Nicole Kaplan, pre-k and AAP teacher-Franklin Elementary School, new return date of September 1, 2018.

 

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – PERALTA

            Letter of resignation from Giancarlos Peralta, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, effective April 23, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CUCCINIELLO

            Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave (concurrently) from Theresa Cucciniello, 10-month secretary-Burnet Middle School, from April 15, 2018 to April 15, 2019.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – BOGNER

            Request for extension of unpaid medical non-FMLA leave from John Bogner, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, with a tentative return date of May 1, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – ESPOSITO

            Request for extension of paid medical leave from Maureen Esposito, 10-month secretary-Franklin Elementary School, now through June 23, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – OLIVIO

            Request for extension of paid medical leave from John Olivio-special education teacher-Union High School, new return date of May 1, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR CORRECTION OF END DATE – STEEB

            Request for correction to end date of unpaid intermittent FMLA leave from Laura Steeb, teacher-Burnet Middle School, new end date June 30, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR UPDATE OF LEAVE – GINLACK

            Request for update to type of leave to unpaid FMLA intermittent leave from John Ginlack, custodian-Battle Hill Elementary School, from March 9, 2018 to June 23, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – WYCKOFF

            Request for extension of unpaid FMLA from Russell Wyckoff, health and physical education teacher-Franklin Elementary School, a new return date of May 1, 2018.

 

REQUEST FOR LEAVE - ANDRIULLI

             Request for paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA from Teresa Romeo Andriulli, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, from April 30, 2018 to June 11, 2018.

 

            1.         Certificates – Students and staff for participation of Parent Google Workshop

            2.         Presentation by Hannah Caldwell Librarian re: programs in library

 

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

 

E-1.     AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S RESOLUTION OF HIB

            Affirm the Superintendent’s resolution of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions for the period March 1, 2018 to March 30, 2018, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-2.     APPROVAL OF 2018-2019 CALENDARS

            Approval of the 2018-2019 calendars, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

E-3.     APPROVE SECONDARY PULL/OUT, REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

            Approve the establishment of a secondary pull/out, replacement program, 6^th grade at Kawameeh Middle School, effective September 1, 2018, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

E-4.     APPROVE SUMMER BRIDGE LEARNING CAMP

            Approve Summer Bridge Learning Camp for students currently enrolled in District entering into grades 1-5 from July 9, 2018 to July 26, 30 and 31, 2018 (Monday-Thursday) for the following schools: (a) Hannah Caldwell Elementary School – grades 4-5, (b) Livingston Elementary School – grades 2-3 and (c) Washington Elementary School – grade 1.

 

E-5.     APPROVE NEW START TIME – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

            Approve the new start time of the school day to 8:45 a.m. for grades K-4 for the following elementary schools: Battle Hill, Connecticut Farms, Franklin, Hannah Caldwell, Livingston and Washington.

 

E-6.     APPROVE CHANGE OF BLOCK SCHEDULING – BURNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

            Approve the change of block scheduled at Burnet Middle School to a standard scheduling, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

E-7.     APPROVE CHILD OF EMPLOYEE #10442 TO ATTEND UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

            Approve child of Employee #10442 to attend Union Township Public Schools for the 2018-2019 school year, tuition free, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

 

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

 

F-1.     TREASURER’S REPORT

            That the Treasurer’s Report dated March 31, 2018 be accepted.

 

F-2.     SECRETARY’S REPORT

            That the Secretary’s Report dated March 31, 2018 be accepted.

 

F-3.     CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT

            Pursuant  to  N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of March 31, 2018 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 March 31, 2018 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.     APPROVE APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS

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

F-5.     APPROVE LIST OF CONTRACTS/PURCHASE ORDERS

            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

            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 TRIPS

            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 LIST OF 2017-2018 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS

            Approve the amended list of the 2017-2018 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.     APPROVED LIST OF CONTRACTS/PURCHASES (STUDENT ACTIVITY)

            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:

 

 

F-10.   APPROVE 2017-2018 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST

            Approval be given to amend the 2017-2018 out-of-district student placement list, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 

F-11.   APPROVE FUNDRAISERS

            Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

 

 

F-12.   ACCEPT DONATIONS

            Accept the following donations, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

 

 

F-13.   APPROVE RENEWAL OF PETTY CASH FUND FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

            Approve the renewal of the following petty cash fund for the 2018-2019 school year:

 

                        Fund                                        Amount                       Resp. Indiv.

                        Board Secretary                        $500                             Mr. Brennan

 

F-14.   APPROVE FIRMS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

            Approve extension of terms for the following firms to provide environmental engineering, as assigned by the Superintendent of schools, for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 to (a) Omega, (b) Pars and (c) RV&A.

 

F-15.   APPROVE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

            Approve extension of term for the following firms to provide civil engineering, as assigned by the Superintendent of schools, for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 to (a) The Reynolds Group, (b) Suburban Consulting, and (c) LAN Associates.

 

F-16.   APPROVE FIRMS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

            Approve extension of term for the following firms for architectural services, as assigned by the Superintendent of schools, for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 to (a) Parette Somjen Architects LLC, (b) EI Associates, and (c) DiCara Rubino Architects.

 

F-17.   APPROVE INCREASE IN P.O. #18-01211 – CAROTENUTO

            Approve an increase to P.O. #18-01211 with Isabel Carotenuto, MD to provide Neurology evaluation services for the 2017-2018 school year from $6,000 to $9,200.  This increase is necessary as a result of student need, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

F-18.   APPROVE PHOENIX ADVISORS

            Approve renewing agreement with Phoenix Advisors to manage secondary market disclosure obligations for continued compliance with disclosure requirements, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

F-19.   APPROVE AMENDED LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS

            Approve amended list of Student Activity Accounts, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

F-20.   Agenda item approved at April 10, 2018 worksession (increase in proposal - Peter Fallon, Esq. independent investigation of affirmative action complaint).

 

F-21.   For informational purposes only – vote not required.  List of legal services for the 2017-2018 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

 

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Grievance/Negotiations Committee presents the following resolution for the Board’s consideration:

 

G-1.     Agenda item approved at April 10, 2018 worksession (MOA – UTEA).

 

 

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

 

O-1.     APPROVE SECURITY DRILL/BUS EVACUATION REPORTS

            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  2017-2018 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

O-2.     APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION

            Approve request from Township of Union to renew partnership with Union High School for Great Inflatable Race and Food Truck Festival on May 12, 2018 and to use UHS parking lots and football field and track, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

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

 

P-1.     Agenda item was approved at April 10, 2018 worksession (personnel actions).

 

P-1A.   PERSONNEL ACTIONS

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

P-2.     Agenda item was approved at April 10, 2018 worksession (substitute lists).

 

P-2A.   APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS

            Approve Substitute Lists for the 2017-2018 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.

P-3.     ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

            Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:

 

 

 

 

 

P-4.     APPROVE LEAVES

            Approve leaves for the following staff:

 

 

P-5.     Agenda item approved at April 10, 2018 worksession (designee – Hannah Caldwell student activities account .

 

P-6.     APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – VIEIRA

            Approve Employment Contract of Manuel E. Vieira, Assistant Business Administrator for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

 

P-7.     APPROVE TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE

            Approve termination of Employee #12204, effective April 25, 2018.

 

P-8.     APPROVE TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE

            Approve termination of Employee #12196, effective April 25, 2018.

 

P-9.     Agenda item removed.

 

 

 

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

R-1.     APPROVE LIST OF STUDENTS REMOVED FROM ROLLS

            Approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [one (1) student exited from March 21, 2018 through April 10, 2018 (1 from secondary) or a total of twenty-six (26) students for the 2017-2018 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and eight (8) students who will be allowed to complete the 2017-2018 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

 

R-2.     APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

            Approval to remove student #230814 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.
 

 

 

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.