Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - worksession - Township of Union Board of Education, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 07:00 pm

Township of Union Board of Education, worksession meeting, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

WORKSESSION AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 11, 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. May 8, 2018 – worksession

2. May 15, 2018 – regular meeting

3. May 15, 2018 – executive session

G. Communications

LETTER FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Letter from League of Women Voters requesting the use of Union High School Library from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2018 for the Union Board of Education Candidates Night Forum and Debate.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – PAOLELLO

Letter of resignation from Kristen Paolello, teacher’s aide-Washington Elementary School, effective August 29, 2018.

REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN RETURN DATE – DENNING

Request for change in return date from Noa Denning, speech correction/language specialist-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, new return date September 1, 2018.

H. Superintendent’s Report

1. Vandalism and Violence Report – EVVRS – September 11^th

2. Banking Presentation – Valley National and ConnectOne – September 18^th

3. Legal Presentations – Cleary et al, Florio et al, Sciarrillo et al – September 18^th

4. Summer Bridge Program 2018 – highlights – Christopher Carew – September 11^th

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. ACCEPT VANDALISM AND VIOLENCE REPORT

Accept Vandalism and Violence Report for the second period of the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-2. APPROVE DISTRICT MENTORING PLAN

Approve Township of Union Public Schools 2018-2019 District Mentoring Plan, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. APPROVE CURRICULUM GUIDE

Approve the following Curriculum Guides (2018-2019): (a) UHS Algebra Lab.

E-4. APPROVE AMENDED PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT

Approve amended parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending NJEDDA High School at the revised rate of $43.06 per day per attendance (210 day maximum) for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-5. APPROVE COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION SITE

Approve the following Community-Based Instruction (CBI) site for the 2018-2019 school year: Embassy Suites Hilton, 250 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922.

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 (a) final Cycle 13 Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2018* and (b) Treasurer’s Report dated August 31, 2018 be accepted.

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

That the (a) final Cycle 13 Secretary’s Report dated June 30, 2018* and (b) Secretary’s Report dated August 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 August 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 August 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. *Subject to auditor adjustment.

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 2018-2019 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS

Approve the amended list of the 2018-2019 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	2045/Music	All American Music Festival – spring band competition deposit	$8,800.00

F-10. APPROVE 2018-2019 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST

Approval be given to amend the 2018-2019 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:

Event Name	Date	Purpose
Dining to Donate at Tiff’s/Stage House/ Applebee’s Grocery Bagging at ShopRite Clothing Drive Super 50/50 raffle Car washes PJ’s fresh fruit sale Gertrude Hawk chocolate catalog Joe Corbi’s catalog – pizza kits Mrs. Fields cookies Snap Fundraising Ashley Farms Cherrydale Farms Poppin Popcorn	2018-2019 school year	UHSPAC Band/Choir/Color Guard Fundraising 2018-2019 – to raise funds for Disney 2019 Spring Trip competition and general marching band
Skate Party	10/18/2018	Cheerleading and Dance Club - to raise money for new uniforms and other cheer and dance items.

F-12. APPROVE COUNSELING CENTERS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Approve Counseling Centers for Human Development for mental health screening (#90791-initial diagnostic interview) at a rate of $200 per screening (not to exceed $1,000.00) for the 2018-2019 school year.

F-13. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS

Approve the establishment of Petty Cash Accounts for costs associated with students’ IEP driven Community Based Instruction (CBI) for the 2018-2019 school year at the following schools: (a) Burnet Middle School - $1,200; (b) Kawameeh Middle School - $1,200 and (c) Union High School - $2,400.

F-14. 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. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:

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

G-1. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UTASA

Approve Memorandum of Agreement between the Union Township Board of Education and the Union Township Association of School Administrators, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

K. 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 AGREEMENT WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF UNION COUNTY

Approve agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Union County for the 2018-2019 winter swim season, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-2. APPROVE RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE – 2018-2019

Approve Rental Fee Schedule for charges for the use of school facilities for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-3. APPROVE ANNUAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT NOTICE

Approve Annual Integrated Pest Management Notice for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-4. APPROVE REQUEST FROM UNION HIGH SCHOOL PTA

Approve request from Union High School PTA requesting (a) the use of the track and grounds for the Union High School PTA Color Run and (b) waiver of fees (Athletic Department will provide security) on October 6, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (with a rain date of October 7, 2018). Certificate of Insurance will be provided prior to event.

DISCUSSION ITEM:

Letter from League of Women Voters requesting the use of Union High School Library from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2018 for the Union Board of Education Candidates Night Forum and Debate (Certificate of Insurance provided).

L. 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

Approve Substitute Lists for the 2018-2019 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:

Resignations

Name	Position	Location	Eff. Date	Reason	Notes/ Corrections
Paolello, Kristen	Classroom Assistant	Wash	8/29/18	Resignation

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Leave of Absences

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type Regarding updated info only.	Notes/ Corrections: All tentative approvals are pending required documentation.
Denning, Noa	Speech Correction/Language Specialist	HC	Update to return date Update to return date 9/1/18		Update Only

P-5. APPROVE PRINCIPAL AND SUPERVISOR SALARIES

Approve principals and supervisor 2017-2018 salaries for the period September 1, 2018 until 2018-2019 salaries are settled.

M. Policy Committee

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration:

POL-1. APPROVE POLICY 5141.4 – CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Approve Policy 5141.4 – Child Abuse and Neglect, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member. (final reading)

POL-2. APPROVE POLICY 6111 – SCHOOL CALENDAR

Approve Policy 6111 – School Calendar, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member. (final reading)

N. 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 REMOVED FROM ROLLS

Approve the list of students removed from the rolls [two (2) students exited (1 from secondary and 1 from high school) or a total of two (2) students for the 2018-2019 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

R-2. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #248227 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.

R-3. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #216531 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.

O. Technology Committee

P. 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.