By diane_cappiello |
Township of Union Board of Education, worksession, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083. Action will be taken.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSESSION AGENDA – May 8, 2018
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Mission Statement
E. Comments from Public on Resolutions in BOLD only
F. Approval of Minutes:
1. February 27, 2018 – planning session
2. March 10, 2018 - worksession
G. Communications
LETTER FROM CONCERNED CITIZENS OF VAUXHALL & VICINITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION REQUESTING USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Letter from Concerned Citizens of Vauxhall & Vicinity Civic Association requesting the use of Jefferson School to hold a Job Fair on June 2, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and requesting waiver of fees and certificate of insurance requirement.
LETTER FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION REQUESTING USE OF THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Letter from Township of Union requesting use of the Jefferson School parking lot for the ceremony dedicating the Vauxhall Meeting Room to the late Congressman Donald M. Payne Sr. on May 19, 2018.
LETTER FROM UNION TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR USE OF UHS FACILITY
Letter from Union Township Chamber of Commerce requesting use of the Union High School facility site for the Chamber’s 8th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run, September 23, 2018.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MARSHALL
Letter of resignation from Gary Marshall, custodian-Burnet Middle School, effective May 2, 2018.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MURPHY
Letter of resignation, for purpose of retirement, from John Murphy, English teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2018.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – BOGNER
Request for extension of upaid medical leave non FMLA from John Bogner, special education teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, new return date June 1, 2018 (tentative).
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GLENN
Request for paid maternity and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Melissa Glenn, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, from September 3, 2018 and with a return date of January 3, 2019.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GLASER
Request for unpaid maternity FMLA/NJFLA from Joanna Glaser, teacher-Washington Elementary School, from September 4, 2018 and with a return date of October 15, 2018.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – RICCIARDI
Request for extension of unpaid maternity non FMLA from Dianna Ricciardi-teacherBattle Hill Elementary School, with a new return date of September 1, 2019.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – ROSA
Request for extension of paid maternity and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Lisa Rosa, special education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, with a new return date of September 4, 2018.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SHAW
Request for paid medical leave from Heather Shaw, 10-month secretary-Union High School, from April 24, 2018 and with a return date of June 18, 2018.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – WEBER
Request for extension of unpaid FMLA medical leave from Patricia Weber, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, now through June 30, 2018.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – VEGA
Request for unpaid paternity FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Cesar Vega, health and physical education teacher-Union High School, from May 28, 2018 to June 30, 2018.
H. Superintendent’s Report
1. Recognition – ROTC – May 15, 2018
2. Recognition – Syndee Alava – 11th grader – May 15, 2018
3. Recognition – Joan Alexiades – Bus Driver and
Gail Calderone – Supervisor, Transportation – May 15, 2018
4. Project Unify - Student Recognition - May 15, 2018
I. 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. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S RESOLUTION OF HIB
Affirm the Superintendent’s resolution of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions for the period April 2, 2018 to April 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 CHILD OF EMPLOYEE #9461 TO ATTEND UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Approve child of Employee #9461 to continue 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.
E-4. APPROVE CHILD OF EMPLOYEES #9515 AND #10017 TO ATTEND UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Approve child of Employees #9515 and #10017 to continue 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.
E-5. APPROVE CHILD OF EMPLOYEE #9259 TO ATTEND UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Approve child of Employee #9259 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.
E-6. APPROVE RESOLUTION/AGREEMENT FOR COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES – UCESC
Approve resolution/agreement for coordinated transportation services for the 2018-2019 school year for special education transportation between the Township of Union Board of Education and the Union County Educational Services Commission, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-7. APPROVE DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Approve District Professional Development Plan, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-8. APPROVE EDUCATION INC. – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION
Approve teachers employed through Education Inc. to provide bedside instruction for District students on an “as needed” basis for the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $8,000.00 (Account #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-9. APPROVE SILVERGATE PREP – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION
Approve teachers employed through Silvergate Prep to provide bedside instruction for District students on an “as needed” basis for the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $8,000.000 (Account #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-10. APPROVE CURRICULUM GUIDES
Approve the following curriculum guide(s), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member: (a) Advanced Placement European History – May 2018.
E-11. APPROVE ALL DAY PRE-SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM
Approve all day pre-school pilot program in three elementary schools for the 2018-2019 school year (fees and locations to be determined).
E-12. APPROVE COURSE TITLE CHANGE
Approve course title change from “Computers” to “Computer Literacy Application and Programming” for grades K-8, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-13. APPROVE DISTRICT STUDENTS ATTENDING THE ARC KOHLER SCHOOL BE PROVIDED MEALS AT NO COST
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18.5, approve District students attending The Arc Kohler School be provided meals at no charge and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.5(a)20 which authorizes The Arc Kohler School to include costs of meals provided with the annual tuition rate charged for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, 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. TREASURER’S REPORT
That the Treasurer’s Report dated April 30, 2018 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated April 30, 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 April 30, 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 April 30, 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
Gregory E. Brennan, Board Secretary Dated
Pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of April 30, 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
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 RELTED 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
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:
School | Account/Department | Vendor/Description | Amount |
Union High School | 2077/UHSPAC | UHS Senior Awards – Senior Award Recipients – 3 @ $350 each and 2 @ $150 each | $1,350.00 |
Union High School | 2030/NAHS | UHS Senior Awards – Senior Award recipients – 1 @ $400 and 2 @ $100 each | $1,000.00 |
Union HighSchool | 77/Theater | Audio Inc. – main audio rental for Peter Pan | $8,044.34 |
Union High School | 2012/Senior Prom | Eggsotic Events – senior prom décor | $3,500.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2222/League of Extraordinary Women | To raise funds for end of year field trip | $1,041.41 |
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. REPORT RECEIPT OF RESPONSES TO RFP/RFQ
Report receipt of responses to Request for Proposals/Request for Qualifications for professional services as follows:
Professional Service | # of Responses | |
Financial/Banking: | Three (3) | BCB Community Bank ConnectOne Valley National Bank |
Casualty/Property/Worker’s Comp Insurance | Three (3) | Fairview Insurance Agency/Acrisure, LLC CBIZ Brown & Brown |
Auditor | Three (3) | PKF O’Connor Davies Suplee Clooney & Company Nisivoccia LLP |
Legal Services | Nine (9) | Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC Sciarrillo Cornell Merlino McKeever et al Inglesino Webster Wyciskala Taylor LLC Scarinci Hollenbeck Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Cappelli LLC Weiner Law Group Schenck Price Smith & King LLP Capehart Scatchard Adams Gutierrez & Lattiboudere LLC |
Healthcare | Five (5) | Fairview Insurance Agency/Acrisure, LLC Brown & Brown Doyle Alliance Group Centrics Benefits Consulting Willis Towers Watson |
F-12. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Accept the following donations, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:
From | For Use By | $/Item |
PBC Bottling Group LLC | Union High School | $471.39 |
F-13. APPROVE FUNDRAISERS
Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:
Event Name | Date | Purpose |
Pizza & Water Fundraiser | June 1, 2018 | UHS/German Honor Society – raise funds for October 2018 fall field trip |
Applebees Dine to Donate Fundraiser | May 17, 2018 | UHS/National Spanish Honor Society – to raise funds for scholarships and event fundraising |
Chipolte Dine to Donate Fundraiser | May 27, 2018 | UHS/National Spanish Honor Society – to raise funds for scholarships and event fundraising |
Shoprite Bagging Fundraiser | May 26 and 27, 2018 | UHS/National Spanish Honor Society – to raise funds for scholarships and event fundraising |
F-14. RESOLUTION TO WITHDRAWAL UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE
Approve resolution to withdrawal undesignated fund balance in the amount of $350,000, for the purpose of increase in health benefits.
F-15. APPROVE TUITION RATES FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR:
Approve the following tuition rates for the 2018-2019 school year:
Pre-School (half-day) $ 7,163.00
Kindergarten $14,326.00
Grades 1 through 5 $15,321.00
Grades 6 through 8 $15,565.00
Grades 9 through 12 $16,131.00
Cog-Mod $23,970.00
LLD $18,167.00
M.D. $27,020.00
B.D. $23,503.00
Autism $30,365.00
Part-time Pre-School Handicapped $12,518.00
Full-time Pre-School Handicapped $35,592.00
F-16. APPROVE INCREASE TO P.O. #18-01234 – CEREBRAL PALSY OF NJ
Approve increase to P.O. #18-01234 with Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey to provide augmentative and assistive technology evaluation services for the 2017-2018 school year by $3,980.00 to meet District needs, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-17. APPROVE DR. ISABEL CAROTENUTO – NEURODEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS
Approve Dr. Isabel Carotenuto to provide neurodevelopmental evaluations at the rate of $450.00 per evaluation not to exceed $9,000 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-00-219-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-18. APPROVE INROADS TO OPPORTUNITIES OF NJ – VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Approve Inroads to Opportunities of New Jersey for individual vocational assessments at the rate of $600.00, not to exceed $1,200 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-19. APPROVE SUMMIT SPEECH – VARIOUS EVALUATIONS
Approve Summit Speech to provide acoustic evaluations at the rate of $450.00 for grades K-5, $600.00 for grades 6-12; audiological evaluations at the rate of $325.00 (CPT code 92557) and Tympanometry at the rate of $75.00 (CPT code 92567); a more extensive evaluation of added benefit will be billed at $400.00 (CPT code 92626); staff training at the rate of $200.00 per hour, not to exceed $3,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-20. APPROVE JERSEY BEHAVIORAL CARE LLC – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING
Approve Jersey Behavioral Care LLC to provide mental health screening at the rate of $120.00 per evaluation not to exceed $7,920.00 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-21. APPROVE ASSISTIVE TEK – ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Approve Assistive Tek to provide assistive technology as follows: (a) evaluations at the rate of $1,100.00; (b) consulting at the rate of $200 per hour (2 hr. minimum); (c) training $1,500 full day/$750.00 half-day; not to exceed $3,700 for the 2018-2019 school year (Accounts #11-000-219-320-01-19 and 11-000-219-320-02-19).
F-22. APPROVE CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTH JERSEY – VARIOUS EVALUATIONS
Approve The Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey to provide assistive technology and/or augmentative and alternative communication evaluations at the rate of $995.00 per evaluation and combined assessment of assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication at $1,500 per evaluation and communication training at $200.00 per hour for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed $5,480.00 (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-23. APPROVE MARILYN KUBICHEK, MD, FAAP – NEUROLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
Approve Marilyn Kubichek, MD, FAAP to provide neurological evaluations at the rate of $575.00 per evaluation for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed $21,850.00 (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-24. APPROVE ACES – DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING EVALUATIONS
Approve Assessments Counseling and Education Services (ACES) to provide deaf and hard of hearing evaluations at the rate of $900.00 and assistive technology evaluations at the rate of $1,200.000, not to exceed $6,600.00 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-25. APPROVE FIRST CHILDREN – BCBA CONSULTATION and ABA THERAPIST
Approve First Children for BCBA consultation to District student and staff at the rate of $100.00 per hour and ABA therapist at the rate of $45.00 per hour, not to exceed $205,000 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-216-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-26. APPROVE FAMILY CENTER AT MONTCLAIR – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING – PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION
Approve The Family Center at Montclair for mental health screening at the rate of $100.00 per screening and $600.00 for a psychiatric evaluation not to exceed $7,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year.
F-27. APPROVE MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Maxim Healthcare Services Inc. to provide nursing services at the rate of $46.35 for RN and $39.14 for LPN, not to exceed $60,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-216-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-28. APPROVE INLINGUA – TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES
Approve Inlingua to provide translation and interpretation services for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed $3,000.00 (Account #11-000-216-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-29. APPROVE ATC – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Around the Clock Healthcare Services Inc. (ATC) to provide nursing services at the rate of $60.00 for RN and $42.77 for LPN, not to exceed $360,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-216-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-30. APPROVE CROSS COUNTY CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES – BILINGUAL EVALUATIONS
Approve Cross County Clinical and Educational Services to provide bilingual evaluations at the rate of $850.00, not to exceed $21,250.00 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19).
F-31. APPROVE MORRIS UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION
Approve Morris Union Jointure Commission to provide: (a) physical therapy - $210/hr., (b) occupational therapy - $190/hr., (c) speech therapy - $220/hr., (d) personal aides for ESY - $10,635.00 each, and (e) personal aides – 10 months - $70,900.00.
F-32. APPROVE MARK FABER, MD – PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS
Approve Mark Farber, MD to provide psychiatric evaluations at the rate of $550.00 per evaluation for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed $11,000.00 (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-33. APPROVE PHOENIX ADVISORS
Approve renewing agreement with Phoenix Advisors to manage secondary market disclosure obligations for continued compliance with disclosure requirements for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-34. APPROVE UNITED THERAPY SOLUTIONS – OCCUPATIONAL-PHYSICAL THERAPY
Approve United Therapy Solutions, Inc., formerly Tiny Tots Therapy for occupational and physical therapy at the rate of $65.00 per half hour, not to exceed $6,000.00, for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-216-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-35. APPROVE RENEWAL WITH SCHOOLBOARDNET SERVICES – PAPERLESS AGENDA
Approve the renewal with Schoolboardnet Services for the paperless agenda at the annual rate of $1,888 (no increase from last year), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-36. APPROVE EPIC HEALTH SERVICES – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Epic Health Services Inc., to provide nursing services, at the rate of $50.00 for RN and $40.00 for LPN, as well as provide nursing transportation services at the rate of $115 per trip, not to exceed $190,000 for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-216-320-01-19), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-37. 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.
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 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 RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH ARAMARK
Approve proposal for renewal of Board’s contract with Aramark and lunch prices for the school year 2018-2019: The Board of Education finds that ARAMARK services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner. The price increase does not exceed the Index Rate and the other terms and conditions of the contract shall remain substantially the same. This information is in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member: (1) one hundred seventy-five (175) service days for all schools and staff; (2) current enrollment is 7,331 students for the 2018-2019 school year; (3) there is no change in state or federal reimbursements; (4) continued availability of government food commodities at the same quantity, quality and variety as for 2018-2019; (5) there is a $0.10 price increase for paid breakfasts and $0.10 for paid lunches at all grade levels. This increase is in line with the guidance issued by the Department of Education; (6) increases in food costs average 3% due to current market trends, increase in dairy products and decreased availability of government commodities rebate and processing programs; (7) increase of 3% (average) in payroll costs to keep in step with the competitive labor market and the local prevailing wage scales in the food service industry; (8) increase in ARAMARK’s administrative ($0.1402) and management ($0.0537) fees due to CPI being 1.5%; (9) to recommend to the Board of Education of the Township of Union School District to reappoint ARAMARK for the food service management for the 2018-2019 school year as permitted by law; (10) an unlimited guaranteed return of $228,000 as per section 16F, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-3. APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP REQUESTING USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Approve letter from Township of Union requesting use of the Jefferson School parking lot for the ceremony dedicating the Vauxhall Meeting Room to the late Congressman Donald M. Payne Sr. on May 19, 2018, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
1. Letter from Concerned Citizens of Vauxhall & Vicinity Civic Association requesting the use of Jefferson School to hold a Job Fair on June 2, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and requesting waiver of fees and certificate of insurance requirement, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
2. Letter from Union Township Chamber of Commerce requesting use of the Union High School facility site for the Chamber’s 8th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run, September 23, 2018, 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. PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Personnel Actions be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-2. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS
P-2. 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
P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
Resignations
Name | Position | Location | Eff. Date | Reason | Notes/ Corrections |
Marshall, Gary | Custodian | BMS | 5/2/18 | Resignation |
Retirements
Name | Position | Location | Effective Date: (Noted on letter) | Reason | Date of Hire Not including leave of absences. (May include Substituting history) | Attendance to BOE meeting |
Murphy, John | Teacher of English | KMS | 7/1/18 | Retirement | 1/1/1980 |
P-4. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
Leave of Absence
Name | Position | Location | Leave Dates | Leave Type Regarding updated info only. | Notes/ Corrections: All tentative approvals are pending required documentation. |
Bogner, John | Teacher of Special Education | HC | Extension -Return 6/1/18 | Unpaid NON FMLA Medical Leave | FMLA requirements not met. Org. leave began 11/14/17. 6/1/18 is a tentative return. |
Glenn, Melissa | First Grade Teacher | HC | 9/3/2018-Return 1/3/2019 | Paid Maternity and Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA Concurrently | FMLA/NJFLA not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Glaser, Joanna | First Grade Teacher | Wash | 9/4/2018-10/12/2018 | Unpaid Maternity FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Ricciardi, Dianna | Elementary Teacher | BH | Extension Return 9/1/2019 | Unpaid Non FMLA | FMLA time exhausted. Original leave began 3/20/2017. |
Rosa, Lisa | Teacher of Special Education | BH | Extension Return 9/4/18 | Con’t Paid Maternity Leave and Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Shaw, Heather | 10 Month Secretary | UHS | 4/24/18-6/15/18 | Paid Medical Leave | |
Weber, Patricia | Grade 3 Teacher | Frank | Extension through 6/30/18 | Unpaid FMLA Leave | FMLA not to exceed 12 weeks. Original leave began 3/26/18. |
Vega, Cesar | Health and Physical Education Teacher | UHS | 5/28/18-6/30/18 | Unpaid Paternity FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) |
P-5. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF DEBRA CYBURT – TREASURER OF MONIES
Approve the reappointment of Debra Cyburt as Treasurer of School Moneys for the 2018-2019 school year at an annual salary of $4,700.
P-6. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER – AWARDING CONTRACTS
Approve reappointment of Gregory E. Brennan as Affirmative Action Officer for awarding contracts for the 2018-2019 school year under P.L. 1975, c. 127, at no cost to the District.
P-7. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS - BRENNAN
Approve the reappointment of Gregory E. Brennan as Custodian of School Records for the 2018-2019 school year, at no cost to the District.
P-8. APPROVE RESIDENCY INVESTIGATORS – SUMMER 2018
Approve residency investigators to work during summer 2018 as follows:
Residency Investigator | |
Maria Schmidtberg | 50 hours not to exceed 70 hours for July and August ($25/hr) |
Thomas Sheridan | 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($20/hr) |
John Matos | 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($22/hr) |
Dan Hodge | 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($15/hr) |
P-9. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AT MUJC
Approve Kim Conti, Director of Special Services, Joseph Seugling, Supervisor of Special Services, Latesha Jenkins, Supervisor of Special Services attendance at meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission, at no cost to the District, for the 2018-2019 school year.
P-10. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT AUTISM SYMPOSIUM AT MUJC
Approve Dr. Brian Kaufman, school psychologist, to attend Autism Symposium meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission, at no cost to the District, for the 2018-2019 school year.
P-11. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITION MEETINGS AT MUJC
Approve Dr. Brian Kaufman, school psychologist and Dutesche Aine, school social worker attendance at monthly Traumatic Loss Coalition meetings and meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission, at no cost to the District, for the 2018-2019 school year.
L. Policy Committee
M. Residency Committee Resolutions
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 TO COMPLETE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
Approve three (3) 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.
N. Technology Committee
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.
P. Unfinished Business
Q. New Business
R. Comments from the Public
S. Adjournment ___________ p.m.
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