By diane_cappiello |
Township of Union Board of Education, worksession, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083. Action will be taken.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSESSION AGENDA – OCTOBER 8, 2019
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:
- June 11, 2019 – special meeting/executive session – HIB hearing
- June 11, 2019 – worksession
- June 11, 2019 – executive session
- June 18, 2019 – regular meeting
- June 18, 2019 – executive session
G. Communications
REQUEST FROM VAUXHALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Letter from Vauxhall Historical Society requesting the use of Jefferson School to hold a program in celebration of Veterans on November 9, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon and requesting waiver of fees and insurance.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – DINNERMAN
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Marjorie Dinnerman, paraprofessional-Livingston Elementary School, effective February 1, 2020.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – GEVA
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Yechezkel Geva, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, effective January 1, 2020.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – LATEINER
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Helene Lateiner, 10-month secretary-Union High School, effective December 31, 2019
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – LATEINER
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Ron Lateiner, security officer-Union High School, effective December 31, 2019.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – McCARTHY
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Jill McCarthy, school counselor-Burnet Middle School, effective January 1, 2020.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MORALE
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Barbara Morale, cafeteria aide-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective January 3, 2020.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – GREEN
Letter of resignation from Andrey Green, math teacher-Union High School, effective November 22, 2019.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MILWICZ
Letter of resignation from Steven Milwicz, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective September 15, 2019.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SUAREZ
Letter of resignation from Irina Suarez, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary school, effective September 1, 2019.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CALDAROLA
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Ann Marie Caldarola, art teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 21, 2019 – December 14, 2019.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – JEKLINSKI
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Johnathan Jeklinski, teacher of business-Union High School, October 21, 2019 – June 24, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NICASTRO
Request for medical leave from Joyce Nicastro, pre-k teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, October 8, 2019 – November 19, 2019.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ASHRAF
Request for paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) leave from Lisa Ashraf, school counselor-Kawameeh Middle School, January 2, 2020 – June 1, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GUNTHER
Request for paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Kayla Gunther, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, November 18, 2019 – April 7, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – VICIDOMINI
Update to FMLA followed by Unpaid NJFLA and unpaid child rearing leave from Julia Vicidomini, 12-month Executive Administrative Assistant-Central Office, August 27, 2019 – March 1, 2020.
H. Superintendent’s Report
- Student Liaison Report – October 8, 2019
- Presentation – Izabella Escurra – Girl Scout Service Project – October 8, 2019
- UHS Marching Band Performance – October 15, 2019
- Presentation by Union Public Library/Friends of Union Public Library – Summer Reading Program Awards – October 15, 2019
- NJSLA Results: ELA, Math, Access for ELL and DLM – October 15, 2019
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. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions for the month of September, 2019, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-2. APPROVE CURRICULUM GUIDES
Approve the following Curriculum Guides:
- Television Production I – 9th and 10th grades
- Television Production II – 10th and 11th grades
- Television Production III – 11th and 12th grades
- Television Production IV – 12th grade
- Leadership I – 6th grade
- Leadership II – 7th grade
- Community Based Leadership – 8th grade elective
E-3. APPROVE CONTRACTS – COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Approve Service Contracts with the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, for educational services for students in the District for the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
E-4. APPROVE SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES PLAN
Approve the 2019-2020 Nursing Service Plan, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-5. APPROVE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS – MUJC
Approve the Morris-Union Jointure Commission (MUJC) (a) 2019 extended year transportation contract and (b) 2019-2020 regular school year transportation contract, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-6. APPROVE KEAN UNIVERSITY FUTURE TEACHER ACADEMY PROGRAM
Approve Kean University Future Teacher Academy Program Contract by and between Union High School and Kean University for the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-7. APPROVE NJQSAC SCORES AND STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE
Approve the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) District Scores and Statement of Assurance, in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
E-8. APPROVE COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION SITE AND STRUCTURED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Approve Community Based Instruction Site (CBI) and Structured Learning Experiences (SLE) for the 2019-2020 school year: (a) Union High School Cafeteria, administered by Pomptonian Food Services, located at 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.
E-9. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT'S DECISION ON HIB
Affirm the Superintendent’s decision on HIB No. LES 2018-2019 #3
J. 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 September 30, 2019 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated September 30, 2019 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 September 30, 2019 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/ Manuel E. Vieira ____________
Manuel E. Vieira, Board Secretary Dated
Pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of September 30, 2019 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 2019-2020 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS
Approve the amended list of the 2019-2020 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 | 2061/Cosmetology | Burmax – student kits for cosmetology class | $1,242.60 |
Union High School | 2100/Athletics: basketball | St. Jude’s Hospital | $15,000.00 (estimate) |
Union High School | 3380/Athletics: wrestling | NJSIAA – door money for State wrestling regions at UHS | $12,000.00 (estimate) |
Union High School | 3380/Athletics: wrestling | UCIAC – door money for county wrestling regions at UHS | $8,000.00 (estimate) |
Union High School | 2100/Athletics: football | NJSIAA – door money for State football game at UHS | $8,000.00 (estimate) |
Kawameeh Middle School | 41/Musical Production | Peter Leone – purchase materials for props, scenary and set for spring musical | $2,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Kawameeh Middle School | 41/Musical Production | Marianne Dezynski – purchase materials for costumes for spring musical | $2,500.00 (not to exceed) |
Kawameeh Middle School | 17/Music | Marianne Deczynski – purchase items for candy/sale | $1,500.00 (not to exceed) |
Kawameeh Middle School | 41/Drama | Marianne Deczynski – purchase supplies for concession sales for spring musical | $2,000.00 (not to exceed) |
F-10. APPROVE 2019-2020 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST
Approval be given to amend the 2019-2020 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 |
Candy Sales | 10/16/19 – 5/30/20 | UHS/boys basketball – to raise funds for fall and summer league, senior night, dinners and lunches with players |
Shop-Rite Bagging Groceries | 11/8/19 and 3/1/20 | UHS/ROTC – to raise funds for ROTC activity/field trip |
Bake/Snack Sale | October 2019 – June 2020 | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for transportation and club activity costs |
Pizza Sale | October 2019 – June 2020 | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for transportation and club activity costs |
Car Wash | TBD | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for transportation and club activity costs |
Chocolate Sale | TBD | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for transportation and club activity costs |
Christmas Ornament Sale | TBD | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for transportation and club activity costs |
Pretzel Sale | TBD | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for transportation and club activity costs |
Shop-Rite Bagging | TBD | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for transportation and club activity costs |
Candy Sale (Gertrude Hawk) | October 2019 – May 2020 | UHS/Interact Club – to raise funds to support both local and international projects/charities requirement for Interact Clubs by Rotary International |
T-shirt Sale | October – December 2019 | UHSPAC – to raise funds for fall production costs |
Fruit Snack Sale | October 2019 – June 2020 | UHSPAC/Advanced Musical Theatre – to raise funds for productions throughout the year |
Car Wash | April 5, May 31, August 30, 2020 | UHS/Marching Band – to raise funds for materials needed for marching band |
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate | 10/28-12/13/19 | UHS/Instrumental Music – to raise funds to offset the cost of the spring trip |
The Goodies Factory – Poppin’ Popcorn | 1/27-3/2720 | UHS/Instrumental Music – to raise funds to offset the cost of the spring trip |
St. Jude’s Classic | 12/19/19 | UHS/Basketball – to raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital |
Candy/Apparel Sale | October 2019 – June 2020 | UHS/Winter-Spring Track – to raise funds for track equipment |
Snack & Brownie Sales | 9/26/19 – 1/30/20 | UHS/K. Brooks Field Trips – to raise funds for Ms. Brooks class |
Junior Field Day | October 2019 | UHS/Junior Class – to raise funds for juniors |
Zumba Day | 11/23/19 – 5/23/19 | UHS/Junior Class – to raise funds for juniors |
Raz-Kids Reading Challenge Pretzel Sale | 10/25/19; 2/7/20; 5/8/20 | Hannah Caldwell – to raise funds for school programs |
Multicultural Day Pretzel Sales | 1/10/20; 3/6/20 | Hannah Caldwell – to raise funds for school programs |
PBSIS Pretzel Sales | 11/1/19; 11/22/19 | Hannah Caldwell – to raise funds for school programs |
Pretzel Sale Student Carriers Chocolate & Fruit Snack | October 2019 – May 2020 | UHS/National German Honor Society – to raise funds for field trip to German Art Gallery in NYC. |
Twirl Clinics | October 2019-June 2020 | UHS/Twirling – to raise funds for club activity costs and teach twirling |
Candy & Bake Sales | October 2019-May 2020 | UHS/Twirling – to raise funds for competition costs, accessories, batons and uniforms |
Dancing with the Teachers | December 2019 | UHS/Twirling – to raise funds for outfits, accessories and competition costs for twirlers, as well as senior scholarships |
Yankee Candle | 11/1-12/31/19 | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for 8th grade trip to Forest Lodge |
Valentines’ Day Grams | 2/3-14/20 | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for 8th grade trip to Forest Lodge |
Chipotle Mexican Grill | 11/11/19 | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for 8th grade trip to Forest Lodge |
Pictures with Santa | 12/9-18/19 | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for 8th grade trip to Forest Lodge |
Candy Cane Grams | 12/9-20/19 | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for 8th grade trip to Forest Lodge |
Candy Corn Count | 10/21-31/19 | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for the 8th grade trip to Forest Lodge |
Philly Pretzel Sale | 10/21/19-4/01/20 | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for 8th grade trip to Forest Lodge |
DVD Sale | 11/1/19-3/15/20 | KMS/Drama Club – to raise funds for DVD copies for each cast member |
Program Ad Sales | 11/1/19-3/15/20 | KMS/Drama Club – to raise funds for spring musical |
Play Costumes | 11/1/19-3/15/20 | KMS/Drama Club – to raise funds to cover costs of student costumes for spring musical |
T-shirt Sale | 11/1/19-3/15/20 | KMS/Drama Club – to raise funds for spring musical |
T-shirt Sale | 11/1/19-6/15/20 | KMS/Music Dept – to raise funds for student t-shirts and music trip |
Candy/Soda Sale | 10/15/19-6/15/20 | KMS/Jazz Ensemble/Music Dept – to raise funds for music trip |
Senior T-shirt Sale | October-November 2019 | UHS/Class of 2020 – to raise funds for senior class trip and project graduation |
Wristband Sale | October-November 2019 | UHS/Class of 2020 – to raise funds for senior class trip and project graduation |
Dine to Donate@Chipotle (Springfield) | 12/4-12/14/19 | UHS/Class of 2020 – to raise funds for senior class trip and project graduation |
Fashion Show | January 2020 (TBD) | UHS/Class of 2020 – to raise funds for senior class trip and project graduation |
U Apparel Sale | January-February 2020 | UHS/Class of 2020 – to raise funds for senior class trip and project graduation |
Halfway to Graduation/90 Days Away Event | 2/3-10/20 | UHS/Class of 2020 – to raise funds for senior class trip and project graduation |
Food Truck Festival and Inflatable Village | 5/9/20 | UHS/Class of 2020 – to raise funds for senior class trip and project graduation |
Mr. UHS | May 2020 (TBD) | UHS/Class of 2020 – to raise funds for senior class trip and project graduation |
Skating Party | 10/16-11/14/19 | UHS/Dance/Step Club – to raise funds for dance team |
Winter Apparel Sale | 10/16-12/31/19 | UHS/Cheer – to raise funds for cheer team |
Staff Dress Down-College & Career Day | 10/23/19 | UHS/Guidance Scholarship – to raise funds for Maureen Baldwin Counseling Scholarship |
Philly Pretzel Sale | January-May 2020 | Hannah Caldwell/Multicultural Club – to raise funds to help purchase items for multicultural day |
Philly Pretzel Sale | 11/1-22/2019 | Hannah Caldwell/PBSIS – to raise funds for PBSIS for student and staff incentives |
Philly Pretzel Sale | 10/25/19-5/8/20 | Hannah Caldwell/Raz-Kids Reading Challenge – to raise funds to reward students and encourage reading through Raz-Kids Reading program |
Sale of School Calendar Magnets | 10/1/19-6/30/19 | Washington/guidance counselor – to raise funds for prizes for Washington wages |
Philly Pretzel Sale | October 2019-June 2020 | Washington/guidance counselor – to raise funds for prizes for Washington wages |
Flea Market | Revised date: April 25, 2020 | UHS/TESSLO – to raise funds to support educational enrichment activities (previously approved – revised date) |
T-shirt Sale | 10/15-31/19 | UHS/National Honor Society – to raise funds for National Honor Society events |
Bake Sale | 10/15-11/10/19 | UHS/Optimist Club – to raise funds for junior class field trip to Philadelphia |
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 |
LifeTouch Nat’l School Studios | Livingston Elementary School | $1,152.30 |
(2019 TREP$ Sponsors) BCB Community Bank FGK Diner Jaques Creations Johnny Napkins Union Hot Bagels Susan Lipstein Michael Smith Christer Holmquist Nadira Persaud Beyond Perfection Iren Goldie-Petrie American Shave SRO studios – cash Miscellaneous cash donations | Livingston Elementary School | $250.00 $100.00 $100.00 $250.00 $25.00 $50.00 $250.00 $500.00 $30.00 $100.00 $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 $130.00 |
Lifetouch Nat’l School Studios | Washington Elementary School | $1,384.60 |
Lifetouch Nat’l School Studios | Battle Hill Elementary School | $1,063.60 |
The Commencement Group Inc. | Union High School | $275.00 |
Bottling Group LLC-FSV | Union High School | $150.47 |
F-13. APPROVE LEASING AGREEMENT – BUS
Approve a lease purchase financing for the acquisition of Vehicle 1HA6G UBG5J N0066 09 in the principal amount of $297,644.38 with Municipal Leasing Consultants (MLC) at an interest rate of 2.77% and at the Swap Rate of 1.844%, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-14. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO FY20 ESEA GRANT
Approve an amendment to the FY20 ESEA Grant to be submitted due to the FY19 ESEA Carry-Over Funds needed to be budgeted. The following amounts are the FY19 Carry-Over Funds for each title: Title I-A: $135,078; Title IIA: $70,811; Title III: $2,411; Title III Immigrant: $7,371; Title IV: $47,014 – Total: $262,685.
F-15. APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN REPORT
Approve the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan Report (FY19, budgeted FY20 and Planned FY21), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-16. APPROVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE BUDGET AMOUNT WORKSHEET (M-1)
Approve the Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet (M-1) pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26A, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-17. APPROVE NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY AID PROGRAM AGREEMENT – UCESC
Approve the Union County Educational Services Commission 2019-2020 Nonpublic School Security Aid Program Agreement for the following participating school located within the District: (a) St. Michael School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-18. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, 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 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 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-2. APPROVE RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE – 2019-2020
Approve Rental Fee Schedule for charges for the use of school facilities for the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-3. APPROVE SCHOOL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Approve School Emergency Management Plan for the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
O-4. APPROVE USE OF HAMILTON SCHOOL
Approve New Jersey Association of Math Supervisors and Leaders (NJAMSL) to use Hamilton School for a fall meeting on Tuesday, November 12th from 9:00am - 12:00pm, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (certificate of insurance provided.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
1. REQUEST FROM VAUXHALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Letter from Vauxhall Historical Society requesting the use of Jefferson School to hold a program in celebration of Veterans on November 9, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon and requesting waiver of fees and insurance.
L. Personnel Committee Resolutions
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Personnel Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:
P-1A. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NEW HIRES
Personnel Actions-New Hires be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-1B PERSONNEL ACTIONS – EXTRA PAY
Personnel Actions-Extra Pay be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-2. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS
Approve Substitute Lists for the 2019-2020 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:
Name | Position | Location | Eff. Date | Reason | Notes/ Corrections |
Dinnerman, Marjorie | Paraprofessional | Livingston | 2/1/2020 | Retirement | |
Geva, Yechezkel | Part Time Bus Driver | Transportation | 1/1/2020 | Retirement | |
Lateiner, Helene | 10 Month Secretary | UHS | 12/31/2019 | Retirement | |
Lateiner, Ron | Security Officer | UHS | 12/31/2019 | Retirement | |
McCarthy, Jill | School Counselor | BMS | 1/1/2020 | Retirement | |
Morale, Barbara | Cafeteria Aide | BH | 1/3/2020 | Retirement | |
Green, Andrey | Teacher of Mathematics | UHS | 11/22/2019 | Resignation | Side Note: 60 days from notice of 9/24/19 |
Milwicz, Steven | Paraprofessional | BH | 9/15/2019 | Resignation |
P-4. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Leave Dates | Leave Type Regarding updated info only. | Notes/ Corrections: All tentative approvals are pending required documentation. |
Caldarola, Anne Marie | Teacher of Art | HC | 9/21/2019-12/14/2019 | Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: Time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA. |
Jeklinski, Johnathan | Teacher of Business | UHS | 10/21/2019-6/24/2020 | Intermittent Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: Time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA. |
Nicastro, Joyce | Pre-K Teacher | Conn. Farms | 10/8/2019-11/19/2020 | Paid Medical Leave | |
Ashraf, Lisa | School Counselor | KMS | 1/2/2020-6/1/2020 | Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: Time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA |
Gunther, Kayla | Elementary Teacher | Franklin | 11/18/2019-4/7/2020 | Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: Time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA |
Vicidomini, Julia | 12 Month Executive Administrative Assistant | Central Office | *Update 8/27/2019-3/1/2019 | FMLA followed by Unpaid NJFLA/ Child Rearing Leave | FMLA Entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. Entitlement not concurrent. |
P-5. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER–AWARDING CONTRACTS-VIEIRA
Approve Manuel E. Vieira as Affirmative Action Officer for awarding contracts for the 2019-2020 school year under P.L. 1975, c. 127, at no cost to the District.
P-6. APPROVE CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS – VIEIRA
Approve Manuel E. Vieira as Custodian of School Records for the 2019-2020 school year, at no cost to the District.
P-7. APPROVE DISTRICT COMMUNICATION LIAISON – SPECKHART
Approve William Speckhart as the communication liaison to local law enforcement agencies for the 2019-2020 school year, at no cost to the District.
P-8. APPROVE PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER – VIEIRA
Approve Manuel E. Vieira as Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO) for 2019, at no cost to the District.
P-9. APPROVE QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT – VIEIRA
Approve Manuel E. Vieira as Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the 2019-2020 school year, at no cost to the District.
P-10. APPROVE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – PACE UNIVERSITY
Approve Affiliation Agreement for Clinical Experience and Clinical Practice between Pace University and the Township of Union Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-11. APPROVE INTERN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – KEAN UNIVERSITY
Approve Intern Affiliation Agreement between Kean University and the Township of Union Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-12. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS
Approve student teachers and internships for the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-13. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS – MUJC
Approve Marcel Royal, BCBA/Behaviorist, to attend meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission, at no cost to the district for the 2019-2020 school year.
P-14. APPROVE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Approve Affiliation Agreement between Lincoln Technical Institute and the Township of Union Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-15. APPROVE CHANGE OF SALARY CLASS – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2019
Approve Change of Salary Class (effective September 2019), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
M. Policy Committee
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
Approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [3 student exited from September 1st through September 30, 2019 (3 from elementary) or a total of six (6) students for the 2019-2020 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
Approve to remove student #310023 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
Approve to remove student #338150 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-4. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
Approve to remove student #270536 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.
Q. Unfinished Business
R. New Business
S. Comments from the Public
T. Executive Session
U. Adjournment
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