Regular Meeting, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 7 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education, via ZOOM, instructions on district website | Township of Union Public Schools

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 07:00 pm

Regular meeting, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education, via ZOOM, instructions on district website.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – September 15, 2020

A. Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

D. Mission Statement

E. Public Hearing on the refunding bond ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed

$24,500,000 Energy Savings Obligation Refunding Bonds to finance the Board’s Energy Savings

Plan

F. Comments from Public on Resolutions

G. Approval of Minutes:

1. May 19, 2020 – regular meeting

2. May 19, 2020 – executive session

H. Communications

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – FILIPPONE

Request for unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA leave from Thomas Filippone, physical education teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 1, 2020-June 30, 2021.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – LOPEZ

Request for extension of paid medical leave from Ovidio Lopez, custodian-Washington Elementary School, through September 30, 2020.

REQUEST OF LEAVE – MINNOIA

Request for paid child rearing leave from Francesca Minnoia, special education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 14, 2020-October 19, 2020.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NUFRIO

Request for paid child rearing leave from Christina Nufrio, special education teacher-Washington Elementary School, October 5, 2020-November 12, 2020.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ROSA

Request for paid child rearing leave from Lisa Rosa, special education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 2, 2020-October 1, 2020.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – PITTENGER

Letter of resignation from Megan Pittenger, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, effective October 31, 2020.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – BOAKYE

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Akua Boakye, Personnel Manager/PR Coordinator, effective January 1, 2021.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MIODUSZEWSKI

Letter of resignation from Soraya Mioduszewski, paraprofessional-Union High School, effective September 1, 2020.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – POLACK

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Linda Polack, special education teacher-Union High School, effective September 1, 2020.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MARABUTO

Request for paid child rearing leave from Erin Marabuto, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, September 1, 2020-October 5, 2020.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DECORTE

Request for paid medical leave from Annette Decorte, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, September 8, 2020-October 30, 2020.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – OSBORNE

Request for paid medical leave from Amie Osborne, special education teacher-Union High School, September 1, 2020-September 30, 2020.

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Request from Township of Union Recreation Department to use Jefferson School from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 for the Township’s Trunk or Treat event.

REQUEST FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VAUXHALL

Request from First Baptist Church of Vauxhall to use Union High School parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2020 for outside worship service.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION - RUSSO

Letter of resignation from Michelle Russo, paraprofessional/special services-Kawameeh Middle School, effective September 1, 2020.

I. Superintendent’s Report

1. NJDOE – School Self-Assessment District and School Grade Report – HIB

J. 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 approved at September 8, 2020 worksession (Superintendent’s Report of HIB – August 19-Sepember 20, 2020)

E-1.1 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB

Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period September 9, 2020 to September 15, 2020 (no HIB to report for this period) (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-1A. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB

Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period August 19, 2020 to September 15, 2020, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-2. APPROVE USE OF UCESC PROGRAM

Approve use of Union County Educational Services Commission to provide a weekly, virtual, job readiness and career exploration program for up to 12 students for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost not to exceed $19,260.00, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. APPROVE NJDOE SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT

Approve the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act for the period of July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-4. APPROVE I&RS MEMBERS – 2020-2021

Approve I&RS members for the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-5. APPROVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE – 2020-2021

Approve School Improvement Planning Committee for the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-6. APPROVE DISTRICT MENTORING PLAN

Approve Township of Union Public Schools 2020-2021 District Mentoring Plan, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

K. 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 August 31, 2020 be accepted.

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

That the Secretary’s Report dated August 31, 2020 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, 2020 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 August 31, 2020 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 ACCEPTANCE OF CARES ACT GRANT SUBAWARD

Approve acceptance of the CARES Act Subaward in an amount not to exceed $302,452.60 for the period of July 1, 2020 through December 18, 2020, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-7. APPROVE RODRIGUEZ NATIVO LLC –SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

Approve Rodriguez Nativo LLC to provide sign language interpreting for parent conferences and school activities at a flat rate of $175 for two hours (thereafter $70/hr. day rate and $75/hr. after 5 p.m.) not to exceed $2,750 for the 2020-2021 school year (Account #11-000-240-890-01-54-060).

F-8. APPROVE LIST OF 2020-2021 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS

Approve the amended list of the 2020-2021 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	2227/Senior Class	Oak Hall Industries – Class of 2020 Caps and Gowns	$7,319.75
Union High School	3220/Athletics	Collins – Gatorade, snacks/ drinks to be sold at field house	$3,000.00 (estimate)
Union High School	3380/Athletics	NJSIAA – for State wrestling tournament	$12,000.00 (estimate)
Union High School	3380/Athletics	UCIAC – for County wrestling matches	$4,000.00 (estimate)

F-10. APPROVE 2020-2021 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST

Approval be given to amend the 2020-2021 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
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Sales	10/28-11/13/2020	UHS-Marching Band/UHSPAC – raise funds for UHS marching band and UHSPAC
Popcorn Sale	1/13-1/29/2021	UHS-Marching Band/UHSPAC – raise funds for UHS marching band and UHSPAC
Car Washs	4/11/2021 5/23/2021 7/25/2021 8/29/2021	UHS-Marching Band/UHSPAC – raise funds for UHS marching band, scholarships, end of year awards/banquet and 2020-2021 season
Snap Raise	9/16/2020-4/20/2021	UHS – Gymnastics Club – raise funds to purchase snacks and items for gymnastics team

F-12. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-13. APPROVE TEAM SCHOOL PHYSCIAN – GALLICK

Approve Dr. Gregory Gallick as the Team School Physician for athletics for the 2020-2021 school year at an annual rate of $8,500.

L. 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. Agenda item approved at September 8, 2020 worksession (MOA-UTEA).

M. 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 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-2. APPROVE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA

Approve Contracts and Addenda for early care and aftercare with Gateway Family YMCA, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-3. APPROVE RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE – 2020-2021

Approve Rental Fee Schedule for charges for the use of school facilities for the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-4. APPROVE RELAY FOR LIFE

Approve Relay for Life event at Union High School field on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the purpose of raising funds for the American Cancer Society.

O-5. APPROVE ANNUAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT NOTICE

Approve Annual Integrated Pest Management Notice for the 2019-2020 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-6. Agenda item approved at September 8, 2020 worksession (robo calls).

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

1. REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION RECREATION DEPARTMENT - Request from Township of Union Recreation Department to use Jefferson School from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 for the Township’s Trunk or Treat event, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

2. REQUEST FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VAUXHALL - Request from First Baptist Church of Vauxhall to use Union High School parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2020 for outside worship service, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

N. 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 approved at September 8, 2020 workession (personnel-new hires).

P-1B. Agenda item approved at September 8, 2020 worksession (personnel-extra pay).

P-1C. Agenda item approved at September 8, 2020 worksession (personnel-transfers).

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-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-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS

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

P-2. APPROVE 2020-2021 HOURLY RATES LIST

Approve 2020-2021 Hourly Rates List, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Eff. Date	Reason	Notes
Pittenger, Megan	Teacher	Franklin	10/31/2020	Resignation	10/31/2020 last physical day
Boakye, Akua	Personnel Manager/PR Coordinator	Central Office	1/1/2021	Retirement
Mioduszeski, Soraya	Paraprofessional	UHS	9/1/2020	Resignation	Letter states 9/7 but will be treated as start of year 9/1/2020
Polack, Linda	Special Ed Teacher	UHS	9/1/2020	Retirement
Russo, Michelle	paraprofessional-special services	KMS	9/1/2020	Resignation

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type	Notes
Filippone, Thomas	Phys. Ed teacher	Hannah Caldwell	9/1/2020-6/30/2021	Unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA	Request does not fall under FMLA/NJFLA or FFCRA entitlement
Lopez, Ovidio	Custodian	Washington	Extension through 9/30/2020; Tentative Return 10/1/2020	Extension of paid medical leave	Tentative return: 10/1/2020; org. leave began 2/26/2020
Minnoia, Francesca	Special Ed teacher	Battle Hill	9/14/2020-10/19/2020 Return 10/20/2020	Paid child rearing leave	Use of paid pre/post sick days only at this time
Nufrio, Christina	Special Ed teacher	Washington	10/5/2020-11/12/2020 Return 11/13/2020	Paid child rearing leave	Use of paid pre/post sick days only at this time
Rosa, Lisa	Special Ed teacher	Battle Hill	9/2/2020-10/1/2020 Return 10/2/2020	Paid child rearing leave	Use of paid pre/post sick days only at this time
Marabuto, Erin	Teacher	Connecticut Farms	9/1/2020-10/5/2020 Return 10/6/2020	Paid child rearing leave
DeCorte, Annette	Teacher	Livingston	9/8/2020-10/30/2020 Tentative Return 11/2/2020	Paid medical leave
Osborne, Amie	Special Ed teacher	UHS	9/1/2020-9/30/2020	Paid medical leave

P-5. APPROVE ATTENDANCE – EDUCATIONAL/CURRICULUM MEETINGS –MUJC

Approve attendance for educational/curriculum meetings at Morris Union Jointure Commission: Annie Moses; Assistant Superintendent, Gerry Benaquista; Assistant Superintendent, Supervisors: Randi Moran, Jeremy Cohen, Nicole Ahern, Robert Ghiretti, Theresa Matthews, Maureen Guilfoyle, and Maureen Corbett, Principals: Mark Hoyt, Jason Malanda, David Shaw, Michelle Warren, Ben Kloc, Tom Matthews, Athea Bossard, Kira Baskerville-Williams, Kathy DiGiovanni, and Laura Damato, Directors Kim Conti, Ann Hart and Sandra Paul and Assistant IT Director Craig Wojcik. Attendance at Morris Union Jointure of Commission (at no cost to the District) for 2020-2021 school year.

P-6. APPROVE ATTENDANCE – NJDOE WORKSHOPS

Approve attendance for all central office administrators, district principals, supervisors, directors and Assistant IT Director to attend professional development workshops provided by NJDOE; in accordance to the state calendar events that pertain to the district and schools’ action plan and/or individual PDP; evidence driven and shared with building community to improve students and teachers outcomes (at no cost to the District) for the 2020-2021 school year.

P-7. APPROVE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM – 2020-2021

Approve Crisis Response Teams for the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-8. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS

Approve student teachers and internships for the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-9. APPROVE CHANGE OF SALARY CLASS #2 – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2020

Approve Change of Salary Class #2 (effective September 2020), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O. Policy Committee

P. 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 [two (2) students exited the month of September 2020 (2 from elementary) or a total of four (4) students for the 2020-2021 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 #329060 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 #308123 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. Agenda item approved at September 8, 2020 worksession (Settlement Agreement).

Q. Technology Committee

R. 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.