Regular Meeting/Budget Hearing, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education, at Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ. Public may attend via Zoom; Information will be available on district website. | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 07:00 pm

Regular Meeting/Budget Hearing, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education, at Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083. Zoom Information will be available on district website.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING AGENDA – April 27, 2021

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:

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

G. 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 and chairs 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, 2^nd 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, 2^nd 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 RESIGNATION – 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.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – PARKHURST

Request for update to paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) followed by non-FMLA/non-NJFLA leave from Jennifer Parkhurst, school counselor-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, March 24, 2021-April 4, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – WEST

Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA child rearing leave from Heather West, science teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, through June 30, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – SANTAMARIA

Request for extension of unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Maggie SantaMaria, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, through September 30, 2021.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – LANGLEY

Letter of resignation from Nicole Langley, bus driver-Transportation Department, effective April 15, 2021.

H. Superintendent’s Report:

1. Student Liaisons – April 27, 2021

2. Public Hearing – Budget – April 27, 2021

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) for the period March 17, 2021 to April 27, 2021, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-2. APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Approve Settlement Agreement for S.P., in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

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 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. Agenda item approved at April 20, 2021 worksession (district wide travel).

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” – 30 hard copies

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 (not to exceed $85,000) for the 2021-2022 school year, 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.

K. 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.

G-2. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING-UTEA – SICK LEAVE BANK

Approve Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Township of Union Board of Education and the Union Township Education Association (UTEA), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

L. 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 (hybrid): August 2-4, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

O-4. Agenda item tabled to next meeting (contract award-roofing).

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.

O-6. REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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
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
Nicole Langley	Bus Driver	Transportation	4/15/2021	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	2^nd 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	2^nd 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.
Jennifer Parkhurst	School Counselor	Connecticut Farms Elementary School	Update only 3/24/2021-4/4/2022	Paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) followed by non-FMLA/non-NJFLA	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks
Heather West	Teacher of Science	KMS	Extension through 6/30/2022; return 9/1/2022	Extension of unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave	Leave began 6/1/2020
Maggie SantaMaria	Elementary Teacher	Franklin	Extension through 9/30/2021; return 10/1/2021	Extension of unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	Leave began 3/8/2021

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. Agenda item approved at April 20, 2021 worksession (Policy 1648-Restart and Recovery Plan).

POL-2. Agenda item approved at April 20, 2021 worksession (Policy 1648.02-Remote Learning Options for Families)

POL-3. Agenda item approved at April 20, 2021 worksession (Policy 1648.03-Restart and Recovery Plan-Full-Time Remote Instruction).

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 purchasing, 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.