By diane_cappiello |
Worksession Meeting, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education at the Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083. Action will be taken. Public may access meeting through Zoom; instructions will be on district website.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSESSION AGENDA – April 20, 2021
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Mission Statement
E. Executive Session
F. Comments from Public on Resolutions in BOLD only
G. Approval of Minutes:
1. February 9, 2021 – worksession
2. February 9, 2021 – executive session
3. February 16, 2021 – regular meeting
4. February 16, 2021 – executive session
5. February 18, 2021 – special meeting – ethics
6. February 18, 2021 – planning meeting
H. Communications:
REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Letter from Township of Union Education Foundation requesting to use the playground at Livingston Elementary School for painting fundraiser on May 20, 2021 (rain date May 27, 2021) and also requesting the use of tables for the fundraiser.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – FILIPPONE
Requests for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Nicole Filippone, special education teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 1, 2021-January 2, 2022.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – D’ALOIA
Request for extension of paid medical leave from Mark D’Aloia, computer science teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, new return date September 1, 2021.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – HOCTOR
Request for extension of unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Deirdre Hoctor, special education teacher-Union High School, new return date June 1, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – KMET DIAZ
Request for paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA leave from Suzanne Kmet Diaz, 2nd grade teacher-Washington Elementary School, April 6, 2021-June 24, 2021.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – LANG
Request for intermittent FMLA from Phyllis Lang, 12-month secretary-Union High School Athletics Department, March 22, 2021-March 21, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – RAND
Request for update to paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Tiffany Rand, teacher-Washington Elementary School, April 15, 2021-December 31, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – RIVERA
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Catherine Rivera, school counselor-Union High School, June 11, 2021-December 12, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – VILLARINO
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Darcy Villarino, 2nd grade teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, May 21, 2021-June 30, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – OSEI-TUTU
Request for unpaid FMLA from Kwaku Osei-TuTu, history teacher-Union High School, March 16, 2021-June 24, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – WATSON
Request for FMLA/NJLA from Danielle Watson, pre-k paraprofessional-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, March 15, 2021-June 24, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SANCHEZ
Request for paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA leave from Nichol A. Sanchez, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, April 12, 2021-June 24, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – BUGGY
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Anne Buggy, school nurse-Franklin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2021.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – CRESPO
Letter of resignation from Justin Crespo, bus aide-Transportation Department, effective March 5, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CHURUS
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Joyce Churus, media clerk-Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – DOMBROWSKI
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Kathleen Dombrowski, paraprofessional-Union High School, effective July 1, 2021.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – HERNANDEZ
Letter of resignation from Judith Hernandez, cafeteria aide-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective March 6, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – LORENZO
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Susan Lorenzo, health and physical education teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2021.
LETETER OF RETIREMENT – MASSARELLI
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Richard Massarelli, science teacher-Union High School, effective July 1, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – McGOVERN
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Monica McGovern, school social worker-Franklin Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MONAGHAN
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Jill Monaghan, teacher-Jefferson School, effective June 30, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MONIZ
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Louise Moniz, paraprofessional-special services-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – NICHOLLS
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Barbara Nicholls, teacher-Jefferson School, effective June 30, 2021.
LETTER OF RESIGNATIOON – WAGNER
Letter of resignation from Yeimy Wagner, bus aide-Transportation Department, effective March 5, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – SALVATORE
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Jean Salvatore, cosmetology teacher-Union High School, effective December 31, 2021.
I. Superintendent’s Report:
1. Presentation by Effective School Solutions – April 20, 2021
2. Student Liaisons – April 27, 2021
3. Public Hearing – Budget – April 27, 2021
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. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period March 17, 2021 to April 20, 2021 (no incidences to report) (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
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 March 31, 2021 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated March 31, 2021 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 March 31, 2021 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/ Yolanda Koon ____________
Yolanda Koon, Board Secretary Dated
Pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of March 31, 2021 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 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 | C&R Graphics – banners – Class of 2021 | $1,050.00 |
Union High School | 2227/Senior Class | Prestige Laser Engraving – jerseys for senior class | $9,348.00 |
Union High School | 2227/Senior Class | 2K Printing – senior shirts ordered through fundraiser | $5,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2227/Senior Class | Carr Marketing – senior prom | $50,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2227/Senior Class | NJ Fun Services – Senior Day Event-Class of 2021 | $50,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Policeman’s Benevolent Assoc. – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Khalid Shahid Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD | $2,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Khalid Shahid Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Douglas M. Krueger Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Wayne Russo Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD | $2,500.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Connect One Bank – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Connecticut Farms Church Heritage Scholarship – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Vogel Memorial Prize for the Excellence in French – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Battle Hill PTA -Jason Lopes Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Battle Hill PTA – Crystal Scretchen Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Battle Hill PTA Alumni Pillar of Character Scholarship – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Battle Hill PTA Alumni First Responder Scholarship – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Union EMS Unit of Union – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Carol Remondelli – ADK Scholarship – Student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Union High School | 2227/Senior Class | Outfront Media – Class of 2021 Billboard | $2,000.00 |
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 |
District Twirl Clinics | September 2021 through June 2022 | UHS/Twirling Club – to raise funds for competition entries and equipment |
Candy/Lollipop/Fruit Snack Sale | September 2021 through June 2022 | UHS/Twirling Club – to raise funds for competition entries and equipment |
Student Directed Virtual Production | April 21, 2021 through June 12, 2021 | UHS/Advanced Musical Theatre – to raise funds for the Advanced Musical Theatre |
Covid-19 Conscious Student Run Car Wash | May 2 and June 13, 2021 | UHS/Advanced Musical Theater Class and UHSPAC – to raise funds for the Advanced Musical Theater Class/Show and UHSPAC |
Virtual Kid Dance Party Class | April through June 2021 | UHS/Advanced Musical Theater Class and UHSPAC – to raise funds for the Advanced Musical Theater Class/Show and UHSPAC |
Poppin Popcorn | April through June 2021 | UHS/Advanced Musical Theater Class and UHSPAC – to raise funds for the Advanced Musical Theater Class/Show and UHSPAC |
Virtual Talent Show | April 2021 and June 2021 | UHS/Advanced Musical Theater Class and UHSPAC – to raise funds for the Advanced Musical Theater Class/Show and UHSPAC |
Graduation Stoles Fundraiser | April 15 – May 15, 2021 | UHS/Empowerment Club – to raise funds for the purchase of graduation stoles for the members of the Empowerment Club |
Concessions | May 20-23, 2021 | UHS/UHSPAC – to raise funds to cover the production costs of Once on this Island |
T-shirt/sticker Sale | May 12-June 15, 2021 | UHS/National Art Honor Society – to raise funds for senior scholarships |
Juneteenth Bake Sale | April 30, 2021 | UHS/Roots: Black Excellence Club – to raise funds for Juneteenth Celebration |
Juneteenth Apparel Sale | April 26, 2021 | UHS/Roots: Black Excellence Club – to raise funds for Juneteenth Celebration |
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 National School Studios | Washington Elementary School | $329.89 |
Laure Deen | Union High School | Laure Deen’s book “Keeps Breaking Up with Me” – hard copy and MackinVia ebook |
F-13. APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS – UHS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Approve distribution of funds from the following Union High School Senior Scholarship Awards: (a) $100 – Dora D. Feins Achievement Awards Fund, (b) $90 – Dora D. Feins Achievement Awards Fund (cost of two plaques), (c) $100 – Myrtle V. Hassey Awards Fund (two awards - $50 each), (d) $1,500 – Bob O’Dell Scholarship Fund (two awards - $750 each), (e) $1,500 – Ellen S. Rever Memorial Scholarship Fund (three awards - $500 each), (f) $1,000 - Anna Zofay Slobodianyk Memorial Fund (two awards - $500 each).
F-14. APPROVE PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
Approve the Board Secretary petty cash fund for the 2021-2022 school year: Fund-Board Secretary, Amount: $500 per month; Responsible Party: Board Secretary.
F-15. APPROVE GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY
Approve the General Fund tax levy of $95,524,677 in the 2021-2022 school year (includes use of banked cap), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-16. APPROVE TRAVEL EXPENDITURE MAXIMUM
Approve Travel Expenditure Maximum ($85,000), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-17. APPROVE ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM DOLLAR LIMIT – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Approve establishing a maximum dollar limit for professional services ($3,025,804), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-18. APPROVE USE OF EXCESS SURPLUS FUNDS
Approve the Board of Education to include in the General Fund Budget $1,692,313 of the Board of Education’s excess surplus funds (@ 6/30/20 per audit) to help reduce the local tax levy.
F-19. APPROVE USE OF BANKED CAP
Approve in the final budget the adjustment for banked cap in the amount of $253,531, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-10.3(b). The District has fully exhausted all eligible statutory spending authority. The adjustment will be used for instructional supplies and materials and will complete this by June 30, 2022 and acknowledges that it cannot be deferred or incrementally completed over a longer period of time.
F-20. APPROVE APPLICATION OF 2021 NJSIG SAFETY GRANT - $31,665.00
Approve application of 2021 NJSIG Safety Grant in the amount of $31,665.00.
F-21. APPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL BUDGET – 2021-2022
Approve resolution approving early childhood preschool budget for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $5,658,641.00, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-22. APPROVE AUDITORS TO PERFORM MINI AUDIT
Approve auditors, Suplee & Clooney, to perform a mini audit on financials, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, to assist/predict fund balance for contributions to Capital Reserves, Emergency Reserve and Maintenance Reserve accounts.
F-23. APPROVE MORRIS PSYCHOLOGICAL GROUP – EVALUATIONS
Approve Morris Psychological Group for neuropsychological evaluation at the rate of $3,250.00 which includes diagnostic intake/parent interview, neuropsychological testing evaluation services, neuropsychological test administration and scoring, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member [Acct. # 11-000-219-320-01-19].
F-24. APPROVE SILVERGATE PREP – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION
Approve teachers employed through Silvergate Prep to provide bedside instruction for district students at the rates of $50.00 per hour on an “as needed” basis for the 2020-2021 school year (not to exceed $2,000.00), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member [Acct. #7693/11-150-100-320-01-19].
F-25. APPROVE BATTLE HILL AND HAMILTON – ESY
Approve Battle Hill Elementary School (July 2021) and Hamilton Building (July 1-August 31, 2021) for the Extended School Year Program (ESY), ESY services, CST testing and/or home instruction.
F-26. APPROVE INCREASE IN EXPENDITURES – KID CLAN SERVICES
Approve increase to the total expenditures for Kid Clan Services to conduct the occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language evaluations for the district students to $72,500.00 for the 2020-21 school year. The cost of each evaluation is as follows: $370.00 for occupational therapy, $370.00 for physical therapy and $335.00 for speech and language [Acct. #11-000-219-320-01-19].
F-27. APPROVE INCREASE IN EXPENDITURES – KID CLAN SERVICES
Approve increase to the total expenditures for Kid Clan Services to conduct the psychological and educational evaluations for the district students to $174,000.00 for the 2020-2021 school year ($400 per evaluation) [Acct. #11-000-219320-01-19).
F-28. 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.
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. APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT – ACMTE
Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Township of Union Board of Education and the Association of Custodial, Maintenance and Transportation Employees (ACMTE), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
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 NOTIFICATION OF ASSET CHANGE OF STATUS
Approve the Notification of Asset Change of Status for disposal of Fargo ID Card Machine in UHS/Attendance Office, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-3. APPROVE CAMP INVENTION – JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Approve the Summer Programs Camp Invention to be held at Jefferson School: (a) August 2-4, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and (b) August 9-13, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
O-4. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT – ROOFING
Approve award of contract to ______________ for re-roofing of seven (7) schools in the district (Union High School, Burnet Middle School, Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, Battle Hill Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Jefferson School and Kawameeh Middle School) as part of the ESIP Project.
O-5. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF PHASE II ESIP ACCOUNT
Approve the establishment of the Capital Outlay-Phase II ESIP Account at Connect One Bank for Phase II ESIP funds of the Township of Union Board of Education.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Letter from Township of Union Education Foundation requesting to use the playground at Livingston Elementary School for painting fundraiser on May 20, 2021 (rain date May 27, 2021) and also requesting the use of tables for the fundraiser, 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. 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-1C PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS
Personnel Actions- Transfers be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-2. APPROVE ATTENDANCE – DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES
Approve Kim Conti, Director of Special Services, to attend The Americans with Disabilities Committee meetings at no cost to the district for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.
P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Eff. Date | Reason | Notes/ Corrections |
Anne Buggy | School Nurse | Franklin Elementary | 6/30/2021 | Retirement | |
Justin Crespo | Bus Aide | Transportation | 3/5/2021 | Resignation | |
Joyce Churus | Media Clerk | Kawameeh Middle School | 7/1/2021 | Retirement | |
Kathleen Dombrowski | Paraprofessional | Union High School | 7/1/2021 | Retirement | |
Judith Hernandez | Cafeteria Aide | Hannah Caldwell Elementary | 3/6/2021 | Resignation | |
Susan Lorenzo | Teacher of Health & Physical Education | Kawameeh Middle School | 7/1/2021 | Retirement | |
Richard Massarelli | Teacher of Science | Union High School | 7/1/2021 | Retirement | |
Monica McGovern | School Social Worker | Franklin Elementary | 7/1/2021 | Retirement | |
Jill Monaghan | Elementary Teacher | Jefferson Elementary | 6/30/2021 | Retirement | |
Barbara Nicholls | Elementary Teacher | Jefferson Elementary | 6/30/2021 | Retirement | |
Louise Moniz | Paraprofessional -SS | Battle Hill Elementary | 7/1/2021 | Retirement | |
Barbara Nicholls | Elementary Teacher | Jefferson Elementary | 6/30/2021 | Retirement | |
Jean Salvatore | Cosmetology Teacher | UHS | 12/31/2021 | Retirement | |
Yeimy Wagner | Bus Aide | Transportation | 3/5/2021 | Resignation |
P-4. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Leave Dates | Leave Type | Notes/ Corrections: All tentative approvals are pending required documentation. |
Nicole Filippone | Teacher of Special Education | Hannah Caldwell Elementary | 9/1/2021-1/2/2022 Return 1/3/2022 | Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Mark D’Aloia | Teacher of Computer Science | Hannah Caldwell Elementary | Extension through 6/30/2021 Return 9/1/2021 | Extension of Paid Medical Leave | Org. leave began 1/14/2021 |
Deirdre Hoctor | Teacher of Special Education | Union High School | Extension Return 6/1/2021 | Extension of Unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA Return 6/1/2021 | FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Suzanne Kmet Diaz | 2nd Grade Teacher | Washington Elementary | 4/6/2021-6/24/2021 Return: 9/1/21 | Paid Medical Leave followed by Unpaid FMLA Leave | FMLA-entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Phyllis Lang | 12 Month Secretary | Union High School-Athletics Dept. | 3/22/2021-3/21/2022 | Intermittent FMLA | FMLA-entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Kwaku Osei-TuTu | Teacher of History | Union High School | 3/16/2021-6/24/2021 | Unpaid FMLA | FMLA-entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Tiffany Rand | Elementary Teacher | Washington Elementary | 4/15/21-12/31/21 | Update to Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Catherine Rivera | School Counselor | Union High School | 6/11/2021-12/12/2021 Return: 12/13/2021 | Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Nichol A. Sanchez | Elementary Teacher | Hannah Caldwell Elementary | 4/12/2021-6/24/2021 | Paid Medical followed by Unpaid FMLA Leave | FMLA-entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Darcy Villarino | 2nd Grade Teacher | Connecticut Farms Elementary | 5/21/21-6/30/2021 Return 9/1/2021 | Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (Concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
Danielle Watson | Pre-K Paraprofessional | Hannah Caldwell Elementary | 3/15/2021-6/24/2021 | FMLA/NJFLA | FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks. |
P-5. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICERS – 2021-2022
Approve Affirmative Action Officers for the 2021-2022 school year, at no cost to the district, as follows: Gerry Benaquista as Affirmative Action Officer; Lauren Walker as Assistant Affirmative Action Officer and Benjamin Kloc as Affirmative Action Officer for classroom practices.
O. 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 1648 – RESTART AND RECOVERY PLAN
Approve Policy 1648 – Restart and Recovery Plan, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member. (final reading)
POL-2. APPROVE POLICY 1648.02 – REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES
Approve Policy 1648.02 – Remote Learning Options for Families, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member. (final reading)
POL-3. APPROVE POLICY 1648.03 – RESTART AND RECOVERY PLAN – FULL-TIME REMOTE INSTRUCTION
Approve Policy 1648.03 – Restart and Recovery Plan – Full-Time Remote Instruction, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member. (final reading)
P. Residency Committee Resolutions:
Q. Technology Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Technology Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:
T-1. APPROVE DISTRICT INTERNET/INTRANET ISP – ALTICE/LIGHTPATH
Approve Altice/Lightpath as the district’s internet/intranet ISP, for the period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $58,140.00, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
T-2. APPROVE THIRD PARTY TECHNICAL SERVICES – ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
Approve Aspire Technology Partners as the district’s technology third-party technical services provider including network monitoring, for a period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $163,640.93, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
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.
S. Unfinished Business:
T. New Business:
U. Comments from the Public:
V. Adjournment:
April 2021-Bills-1.pdf
(5.59 MB)
April 2021-Bills-2.pdf
(8.56 MB)
April 2021-Bills-3.pdf
(550.08 KB)
April 2021-communications.pdf
(113.5 KB)
April 2021-F-1.pdf
(452.77 KB)
April 2021-F-2.pdf
(4.19 MB)
April 2021-F-2-budget.pdf
(19.82 MB)
April 2021-F-4.pdf
(1.66 MB)
April 2021-F-5.pdf
(189.9 KB)
April 2021-F-6.pdf
(194.1 KB)
April 2021-F-7.pdf
(109.19 KB)
April 2021-F-8.pdf
(1.23 MB)
April 2021-F-9.pdf
(3.16 MB)
April 2021-F-11.pdf
(3.23 MB)
April 2021-F-12.pdf
(275.82 KB)
April 2021-F-13.pdf
(169.64 KB)
April 2021-F-15.pdf
(167.93 KB)
April 2021-F-16.pdf
(203.18 KB)
April 2021-F-17.pdf
(136.4 KB)
April 2021-F-21.pdf
(598.09 KB)
April 2021-F-23.pdf
(358.51 KB)
April 2021-F-24.pdf
(1.02 MB)
April 2021-F-25.pdf
(100.54 KB)
April 2021-F-26.pdf
(117.33 KB)
April 2021-F-27.pdf
(96.4 KB)
April 2021-F-28.pdf
(2.39 MB)
April 2021-O-1.pdf
(238.43 KB)
April 2021-O-2.pdf
(684.43 KB)
April 2021-O-discussion item.pdf
(113.29 KB)
April 2021-P-1A.pdf
(112.06 KB)
April 2021-P-1B.pdf
(579.59 KB)
April 2021-P-1C.pdf
(213.17 KB)
April 2021-P-2.pdf
(98.2 KB)
April 2021-POL-1.pdf
(4.38 MB)
April 2021-POL-2.pdf
(1.76 MB)
April 2021-POL-3.pdf
(644.23 KB)
April 2021-T-1.pdf
(86.96 KB)
April 2021-T-2.pdf
(3.88 MB)
April 2021-minutes-planning session-021821.pdf
(218.53 KB)
April 2021-minutes-regular-021621.pdf
(327.32 KB)
April 2021-minutes-spec mtg-ethics-021821.pdf
(137.35 KB)
April 2021-minutes-worksession-020921.pdf
(230.4 KB)
April 2021-E-1 updated 041921.pdf
(243.75 KB)
April 2021-F-10 updated 041921.pdf
(2.26 MB)
April 2021-ESS presentation 042021.pdf
(3.64 MB)
