By diane_cappiello |
Regular meeting, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education, at the Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – DECEMBER 17, 2019
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Mission Statement
E. Comments from Public on Resolutions
F. Approval of Minutes:
- August 20, 2019 – regular meeting
- August 20, 2019 – executive session 1
- August 20, 2019 – executive session 2
- August 22, 2019 – planning meeting
G. Communications
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – ASHRAF
Request for leave update – FMLA followed by unpaid child rearing leave under NJFLA from Lisa Ashraf, school counselor-Kawameeh Middle School, November 26, 2019-January 3, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CUCCINIELLO
Request for paid medical leave from Terry Cucciniello, 10-month secretary-Washington Elementary School, November 7, 2019-January 2, 2020.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – GEORGE
Request for paid followed by unpaid intermittent FMLA leave from Sheren George, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, November 21, 2019-November 21, 2020.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – HAVYAR
Request for extension of unpaid child rearing leave non-FMLA from Amanda Havyar, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, new return date May 1, 2020.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – MAURIELLO
Request for extension of unpaid child rearing leave non-FMLA/NJFLA from Natalie Mauriello, school social worker-Special Services Department, new return date September 1, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – RESTREO AYALA
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Annya Restreo Ayala, Spanish teacher-Franklin Elementary School, March 25, 2020-June 5, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – WHITFORD
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Lauren Whitford, math teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, March 13, 2020-June 30, 2020.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SHAH
Letter of resignation from Dipti Shah, paraprofessional-Kawameeh Middle School, effective December 1, 2019.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DeCORTE
Request for paid medical leave from Annette DeCorte, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, January 20, 2020-March 13, 2020.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CAPPIELLO
Request for extension of intermittent FMLA/NJFLA from Diane Cappiello, Executive Administrative Assistant-Central Office, through December 31, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CANTONE
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Diane Cantone, pre-kindergarten teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, January 2, 2020-June 2, 2020.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – BRUMFIELD
Request for extension of paid medical leave from Catherine Brumfield, special services teacher-Union High School, new return date January 2, 2020.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – JOHNSON
Request for unpaid intermittent paternity leave under FMLA/NJFLA from Aaron Johnson, ESL teacher-Franklin and Connecticut Farms Elementary Schools, November 26, 2019-April 3, 2020.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – OYOLA
Letter of resignation from Edwin Oyola, draft/design technology teacher-Union High School, effective February 11, 2020.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – WILCZEK
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Kathy Wilczek, security officer-Union High School, effective February 1, 2020.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CONTI
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Kim Conti, Director of Special Services-district wide, January 2, 2020-February 14, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DiGIOVANNI
Request for paid medical leave from Kathryn DiGiovanni, Principal-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, January 2, 2020-February 12, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DOMBROWSKI
Request for paid medical leave from Kathy Dombrowski, paraprofessional-Union High School, December 2, 2019-January 7, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HARRIS
Request for paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA from Nicole Harris, paraprofessional-Franklin Elementary School, October 31, 2019-January 13, 2020.
UPDATE TO LEAVE – HENDERSON
Update to leave from Lisa Henderson, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, new return date of March 1, 2020.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – KELLY
Request for extension of paid medical leave from Eillen Kelly, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, through June 26, 2020.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF INTERMITTENT LEAVE – KRUPA
Request for extension of intermittent FNKA.BHFKA (concurrently) leave from Connie Krupa, Accountant for Special Services-district wide, January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MELKOWITS
Request for paid medial leave from Valerie Melkowits, paraprofessional-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, January 6, 2020-february 14, 2020.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – PURCELL
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Marianne Purcell, paraprofessional-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, December 9, 2019-June 24, 2020.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – RAFFAELE
Request for intermittent leave from Robin Raffaele, English teacher-Burnet Middle School, December 6, 2019-February 1, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CARLIN
Request for paid medical and unpaid FMLA leave from Anthony J. Carlin, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, December 19, 2019-January 14, 2020.
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Kim Conti, Director of Special Services-district wide, January 2, 2020-February 14, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DiGIOVANNI
Request for paid medical leave from Kathryn DiGiovanni, Principal-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, January 2, 2020-February 12, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DOMBROWSKI
Request for paid medical leave from Kathy Dombrowski, paraprofessional-Union High School, December 2, 2019-January 7, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HARRIS
Request for paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA from Nicole Harris, paraprofessional-Franklin Elementary School, October 31, 2019-January 13, 2020.
UPDATE TO LEAVE – HENDERSON
Update to leave from Lisa Henderson, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, new return date of March 1, 2020.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – KELLY
Request for extension of paid medical leave from Eillen Kelly, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, through June 26, 2020.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF INTERMITTENT LEAVE – KRUPA
Request for extension of intermittent FNKA.BHFKA (concurrently) leave from Connie Krupa, Accountant for Special Services-district wide, January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MELKOWITS
Request for paid medial leave from Valerie Melkowits, paraprofessional-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, January 6, 2020-february 14, 2020.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – PURCELL
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Marianne Purcell, paraprofessional-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, December 9, 2019-June 24, 2020.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – RAFFAELE
Request for intermittent leave from Robin Raffaele, English teacher-Burnet Middle School, December 6, 2019-February 1, 2020.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CARLIN
Request for paid medical and unpaid FMLA leave from Anthony J. Carlin, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, December 19, 2019-January 14, 2020.
H. Superintendent’s Report
- Football Team Recognition – December 17, 2019
- Presentation – Hannah Caldwell Elementary School – December 17, 2019
- Presentation – Financial Report – Auditors – December 17, 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. Agenda item adopted at December 10, 2019 worksession (report/affirm HIB)
E-1A. AFFIRM AND REPORT SUPERINTENDENT’S RESOLUTION OF HIB
Affirm for the period November 20, 2019 to December 10, 2019 and report for the period December 11 to December 17, 2019 the Superintendent’s resolution of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-2. APPROVE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT
Approve resolution agreement between the Township of Union Board of Education and Y.G., in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
E-3. APPROVE STUDENT CLUB – UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Approve the establishment of the following student club: (a) UHS Science Club – Michael DiPaolo – advisor (no stipend requested), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-4. APPROVE PRESCHOOL EXPANSION AID
Approve 2020-2021 Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA): One-Year Preschool Program, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-5. APPROVE PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – 2019-2020
Approve parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending First Children School at the rate of $18.10 per day ($3,801 maximum) for the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the non-public information appended to the minutes.
E-6. APPROVE TITLE I DISTRICT – SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICIES.
Approve the Township of Union Title I District - School Parental Involvement Policies for Burnet Middle School, Union High School, Franklin Elementary School and Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-7. Agenda item adopted at December 10, 2019 worksession (Settlement Agreement – T.S.)
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 November 30, 2019 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated November 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 November 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 November 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. Agenda item adopted at December 10, 2019 worksession (districtwide travel)
F-6A. 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. Agenda item adopted at December 10, 2019 worksession (student field trips).
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 | 2130/Athletics | NJSIAA – estimation of ticket sales for first girls state regions wrestling | $8,000.00 (estimate) |
Union High School | 2033/Music | Pirylis Distributors – food items for concession during UHS March Band competition | $1,241.00 |
Union High School | 2072/Science | Fundraising.com – order items for fundraiser sale – raising funds for end of year trip | $6,600.00 |
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 |
Clothing-Website Fundraiser | 12/19/19-1/31/2020 | UHS/Wrestling Team – to raise funds for wrestling team |
Free-Throw Fundraiser | 1/25-2/12/2020 | UHS/Girls Basketball – to raise funds for team dinner, possible trip |
Snack/Drinks Fundraiser | 12/25/19-6/30/2020 | UHS/Boys Soccer – to raise funds for soccer team |
Read-A-Thon Valentines Telegrams Dress as Dr. Seuss Character Buds to Blooms 1.5k Fun Run | January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 | Washington/4th Grade Student Council – to raise funds for Make-A-Wish of New Jersey |
Dress Down Day | January 17, 2020 | UHS/HOSA – to raise funds for March of Dimes |
Selling Pins | November 2019 | UHS/Community Service – to raise funds for local family |
Ambassador Dinner & Dance | May 15, 2020 | UHS/Peer Ambassadors – to raise funds for future enhancement of services to community |
Food Drive | November 2019 | UHS/Community Service – to collect food for Hillside Community Food Bank |
Holiday Ornament Sale | 11/26-12/19/2019 | UHS/National Art Honor Society – to raise funds for NAHS scholarship fund and art supplies |
Pizza Sale | December 11, 2019 | UHS/Freshman Class – to raise funds for Class of 2023 senior activities and project graduation |
Bake Sale | January 8, 2020 | UHS/Freshman Class – to raise funds for Class of 2023 senior activities and project graduation |
Freshman Spring Dance | March 27, 2020 | UHS/Freshman Class – to raise funds for Class of 2023 senior activities and project graduation |
Freshman Field Day | May 29, 2020 | UHS/Freshman Class – to raise funds for Class of 2023 senior activities and project graduation |
Candy/Candy Cane Sales | 12/16-20/2019 | UHS/Peer Ambassadors – to raise funds for future enhancement of services to community |
Wristband Sale | 1/13-17/2020 | UHS/Peer Ambassadors – to raise funds for future enhancement of services to community |
Miracle Dance-a-Thon | March 20, 2020 | UHS/Peer Ambassadors – to raise funds for future enhancement of services to community charity: Mountainside Children’s Hospital |
Bake Sale | January 6, 2020 | UHS/Seekers Club – to raise funds for future group trips and donations for charity |
Wristband Sale | 1/13-17/2020 | UHS/Seekers Club – to raise funds for future group trips and donations for charity |
Seekers Movie Night | March 13, 2020 | UHS/Seekers Club – to raise funds for future group trips and donations for charity |
Talent Show | April 30, 2020 | UHS/Seekers Club – to raise funds for future group trips and donations for charity |
Lollipop & Pretzel Sale | December 2019-June 2020 | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for end of year trip |
Concessions | January-April 2020 | UHSPAC/to raise funds for fall and spring productions – sell food and drinks |
Production Program Ad Sale (Spring) | January-April 2020 | UHSPAC – to raise funds for production costs |
Apparel and Accessory Sale (UHSPAC logo) | January-April 2020 | UHSPAC – to raise funds for Spring production costs |
Pet Supply Drive | 12/18/19-1/30/2020 | UHS/Optimist Club – to raise supplies needed for local animal shelters/clinics in Town |
% of Sales – Blaze Pizza | March 20, 2020 and April 9, 2020 | UHS/Club TESSLO – to raise funds for club to support student learning and peer experiences |
Bake Sales | 12/19/19-6/5/2020 | KMS/Middle School G&T – to raise funds to offset costs of Boston/Philly trips |
Coffee and Canvas #1 | 1/2-27/2020 | UHS/National Art Honor Society – raise funds for NAHS scholarship fund and art supplies |
Valentine’s Day Flower Sale | 1/27-2/14/2020 | UHS/National Art Honor Society – to raise funds for scholarship fund and Relay for Life team donation |
Teacher Mural Raffle | 2/3-4/30/2020 | UHS/National Art Honor Society – to raise funds for scholarship fund, Relay for Life and art supplies |
Coffee and Canvas #2 | 3/2-4/30/2020 | UHS/National Art Honor Society – to raise funds for senior scholarship fund and art supplies |
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 |
Jersey Mikes Hannon Floors of Union Christ Divine Healing and Deliverance Ministry | Athletic Special Project Campaign | $200.00 $200.00 $500.00 |
Chief Gary Steitz Ray Catena of Union, LLC | UHS-JROTC | $500.00 $250.00 |
F-13. APPROVE BUDGET CALENDAR
Approve a budget calendar, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-14. APPROVE TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM DOLLAR LIMIT – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Approve amending the maximum dollar limit for professional services (from 2,484,000 to $2,634,000), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-15. APPROVE JERSEY BEHAVIORAL CARE – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
Approve Jersey Behavioral Care LLC to provide Mental Health Screenings at the rate of $120.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $2,500.00) for the period September 16 to November 18, 2019, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (Acct. #11-000-219-320-01-19).
F-16. ACCEPT COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND MANAGEMENT REPORT
Accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Auditor’s Management Report, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (auditors will present report to the public at the regular meeting on December 17, 2019).
F-17. ACCEPT CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
Accept the Corrective Action Plan for Single Audit Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019, 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.
F-19. APPROVE UNITED THERAPY SOLUTIONS – BILINGUAL SPEECH EVALUATIONS
Approve United Therapy Solutions, Inc. for bilingual speech evaluations at the rate of $500.00 per evaluation, for the 2019-2020 school year, not to exceed $1,500.00 (Account #11-000-219-320-01-19).
F-20. APPROVE UNITED THERAPY SOLUTIONS – SPEECH LANGUAGE SERVICES
Approve United Therapy Solutions to provide Speech Language Services, Evaluations and Consultation and attend IEP meetings for students, at the rate of $85.00 per hour for the 2019-2020 school year, not to exceed $35,000.00 (Acct. #11-000-216-320-01-19).
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 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-2. REPORT ON OFFICIAL REPORT OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION
Report on the Official Report of the annual school election held on November 5, 2019 as follows (for informational purposes only):
Three-year term: Guy A. Francis 3187
Nancy Minneci 3177
Mary Lynn Williams 2657
Jeffrey Monge 2645
Nellis Regis-Darby 2531
Nadege Ricketts 2390
Chastity Santana 1120
Alexander J. Balaban 884
K. Personnel Committee Resolutions
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Personnel Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:
P-1A. Agenda item adopted at December 10, 2019 worksession (personnel actions-new hires)
P-1A-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NEW HIRES
Personnel Actions-New Hires be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-1B. Agenda item adopted at December 10, 2019 worksession (personnel actions-extra pay)
P-1B-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – EXTRA PAY
Personnel Actions-Extra Pay be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-1C. Agenda item adopted at December 10, 2019 worksession (personnel actions-transfers)
P-1C-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS
Personnel Actions- Transfers 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 |
Shah, Dipti | Paraprofessional | KMS | 12/1/19 | Resignation | |
Oyola, Edwin | Draft/design technology teacher | UHS | 2/11/20 | Resignation | Last physical day 2/11/20 as per letter |
Wilczek, Kathy | Security officer | UHS | 2/1/20 | Retirement |
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. |
Ashraf, Lisa | School Counselor | KMS | 11/26/19-1/3/20 | 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. |
Cucciniello, Terry | 10 Month Secretary | Wash | 11/7/19-1/2/20 | Paid Medical Leave | |
George, Sheren | Paraprofessional | BMS | 11/21/19-11/21/20 | Intermittent FMLA | FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: Time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA. |
Havyar, Amanda | Elementary Teacher | HC | Extension Return 5/1/20 | Unpaid Child Rearing Leave Non FMLA/Non NJFLA | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement time has been exhausted. |
Mauriello, Natalie | School Social Worker | SS/Franklin | Extension Return 9/1/20 | Unpaid Child Rearing Leave Non FMLA/Non NJFLA | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement time has been exhausted. |
Restreo Ayala, Annya | Teacher of Spanish | Franklin | 3/25/20-6/5/20 | 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. |
Whiteford, Lauren | Teacher of Mathematics | KMS | 3/13/20-6/30/20 | 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. |
DeCorte, Annette | Elementary Teacher | Livingston | 1/20/20-3/13/20 | 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. |
Cappiello, Diane | Executive Administrative Assistant | Central Office | Extension of Intermittent Leave now though 12/31/20 | Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: Time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA. |
Cantone, Diane | Pre-K Teacher | Hann. Caldwell | 1/2/20-6/2/20 | 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. |
Brumfield, Catherine | Teacher-Special Education | UHS | Extension return now 1/2/20 | Paid medical leave | |
Johnson, Aaron | ESL teacher | Franklin/CF | Intermittent unpaid paternity leave under FMLA/NJFLA | 11/26/19-4/3/20 | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA |
Conti, Kim | Director of Special Services | Districtwide | 1/2/20-2/14/20 | Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: Time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA |
DiGiovanni, Kathryn | Principal | Hannah Caldwell | 1/2/20-2/12/20 | Paid medical leave | End date is tentative at this time |
Dombrowski, Kathy | Paraprofessional | UHS | 12/2/19-1/7/20 | Paid medical leave | End date is tentative at this time |
Harris, Nicole | Paraprofessional | Franklin | 10/31/19-1/13/20 Return date 1/15/20 | Paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA | FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA |
Henderson, Lisa | Mathematics teacher grade 6 | BMS | 3/1/20 (update to return) | Early return from leave | Originally scheduled to return 4/6/20 |
Kelly, Eillen | Elementary teacher | Connecticut Farms | Extension of paid medical leave through 6/26/20 | Paid medical leave | Original leave began on 9/1/18 |
Krupa, Connie | Accountant for special services | Districtwide | Extension now from 1/1/20-12/31/20 | Extension of intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA. Original intermittent request began 1/1/2019 |
Melkowits, Valerie | Paraprofessional | Hannah Caldwell | 1/6/20-2/14/20 Return 2/17/20 | Paid medical leave | |
Purcell, Marianne | Paraprofessional | Connecticut Farms | 12/9/19-6/24/20 | Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA |
Raffaele, Robin | English teacher | BMS | 12/6/19-2/1/20 | Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA |
Carlin, Anthony J. | Paraprofessional | BH | 12/19/19-1/14/20 | Paid medical and unpaid FMLA | FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. If applicable: time after this entitlement does not fall under FMLA |
P-5. APPROVE ATTENDANCE MUJC SYMPOSIUM
Approve attendance of the following staff members to the Morris Union Jointure Commission Symposium for Behavioral Disabilities during the 2019-2020 school year: (a) Angel Navarette, (b) Yahari Rosales, (c) Brian Gillespie, (d) Fran Minnoia, € Desmond Stapleton.
P-6. APPROVE AMENDED 2019-2020 ATHLETIC EVENT ASSIGNMENTS
Approve amended 2019-2020 Athletic Event (a) staff assignments, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-7. APPROVE TEACHER – DOCTORATE PROGRAM IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Approve Laura Muller to proceed with her research to qualify for the completion of the College of St. Elizabeth’s Doctorate Program in Educational Leadership, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-8. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP TO NJ EDGE CONSORTIUM
Approve membership to NJ Edge Consortium for Sandra Paul, IT Director, at no cost to the district.
P-9. APPROVE CLINICAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – EMERSON COLLEGE
Approve Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Emerson College and the Township of Union Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
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 REMOVED FROM ROLLS
Approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [four (4) students exited for the month of November 2019 (3 from elementary, 1 from secondary) or a total of fourteen (14) 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
Approval to remove student #281080 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 #254041 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
Approval to remove student #288246 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-5. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
Approval to remove student #291068 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.
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. Executive Session
T. Adjournment
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