Regular Meeting, May 18, 2021 at 7 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education at UHS/Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ. Public may attend via Zoom; information will be on district website. | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 07:00 pm

Regular meeting, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education at UHS/Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083. Public may attend via Zoom; information will be on district website.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – May 18, 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:

March 4, 2021 – special meeting
March 8, 2021 – special meeting
March 8, 2021 - executive session
March 9, 2021 – worksession
March 9, 2021 – executive session
March 16, 2021 – regular meeting
March 16, 2021 – executive session
March 22, 2021 – special meeting/executive session
March 23, 2021 – special meeting/executive session
March 24, 2021 – special meeting/executive session
March 30, 2021 – special meeting/executive session

G. Communications

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – MINNOIA

Request for update to current leave to paid medical leave from Francesca Minnoia, teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective June 1, 2021-June 24, 2021.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ROBINSON

Request for paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) followed by unpaid/non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave from Kelly Robinson, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, May 20, 2021-June 30, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – BELLANTONI

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Frances Bellantoni, media center secretary-Union High School, effective July 1, 2021.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MERCADO

Letter of resignation from Susanne Mercado, kindergarten teacher-Franklin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2021.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – CHARLESCEUS

Letter of resignation from Fred Charlesceus, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, effective May 14, 2021.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – KALKUS

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Robert Kalkus, custodian-Union High School, effective July 31, 2021.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – FILIPPONE

Letter of resignation from Thomas Filippone, physical education/health teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective May 5, 2021.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NEMEZIO

Request for paid medical leave from Elaine Nemezio, 10-month secretary-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, April 7, 2021-June 7, 2021.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GOODMAN
            Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Brittany Goodman, teacher of LA-Union High School, March 5, 2021-November 24, 2021.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – KALKUS
            Request for unpaid FMLA followed by unpaid non-FMLA leave from Robert Kalkus, custodian-Union High School, April 12, 2021-July 31, 2021.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – MACK-RAMOS
            Request for extension of unpaid child rearing leave non-FMLA/non-NJFLA from Ebony Mack-Ramos, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, through May 1, 2022.

H. Superintendent’s Report

1. Student Liaisons – May 18, 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. Agenda item approved at worksession meeting of May 11, 2021 (affirm Superintendent’s Determination of HIB – March 17, 2021 to April 27, 2021).

E-1A. Report of Superintendent’s Report of HIB – for period April 28-May 11, 2021 (no incidences) – worksession meeting of May 11, 2021.

E-1-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB

Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period May 12, 2021 to May 18, 2021 (no incidences to report) (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-2. APPROVE NJDOE MANDATED TUITION CONTRACT

Approve the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) mandated Tuition Contract for the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. APPROVE TUITION CONTRACT

Approve Tuition Contract for the 2020-2021 school year with Roselle Public School for D.M., in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-4. APPROVE TUITION CONTRACT

Approve Tuition Contract for the 2020-2021 school year with Rockaway Public School for R.E.D., in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-5. APPROVE TUITION CONTRACT

Approve Tuition Contract for the 2020-2021 school year with Rockaway Public School for A.F.D., in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-6. APPROVE STUDENT CLUB – UHS – ASIAN STUDENT ALLIANCE CLUB

Approve the establishment of the following student club: UHS – Asian Student Alliance Club - Casey Kerkhof- advisor (no stipend requested), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-7. APPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION TUITION CONTRACT – UCESC

Approve Special Education Tuition Contract with the Union County Educational Services Commission for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-8. APPROVE LOCATIONS FOR TITLE I SUMMER PROGRAMS

Approve Connecticut Farms Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson School, Burnet Middle School and Union High School as locations for Title I Summer Programs (July 1-August 13, 2021).

E-9. APPROVE LOCATIONS FOR SUMMER BRIDGE TO ACCELERATE LEARNING PROGRAMS

Approve Battle Hill Elementary School, Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Kawameeh Middle School for the Summer Bridge to Accelerated Learning Programs (July 6-August 4, 2021).

E-10. APPROVE DESCRIPTIONS TO SUMMER PROGRAMS

Approve the Summer Title I and Bridge to Accelerated Learning Program descriptions, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-11. APPROVE VAPE AWAY RESOURCE GUIDES

Approve Vape Away Resource Guides for Grade 8 and High School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-12. APPROVE LOCATIONS FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

Approve Hannah Caldwell Elementary School (July 2021) and Hamilton Building (July 1, 2021-August 31, 2021) for Extended School Year Program (ESY), ESY services, CST testing and/or home instruction.

E-13. For informational purposes only – vote not required. State and District Assessment Plan Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-14. For informational purposes only – vote not required. Curriculum Program Adoption Procedures, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-15. For informational purposes only – vote not required. Curriculum Council and Course Adoption Reconfiguration Procedures, in accordance with the 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 April 30, 2021 be accepted.

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

That the Secretary’s Report dated April 30, 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 April 30, 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 April 30, 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	2077/UHSPAC	11^th Hour Design – scenic detailing and materials for “Once on this Island” production	$1,600.00
Union High School	2077/Music/Theatre	11^th Hour Design – creative design and marketing	$5,000.00
Union High School	2077/Music/Theatre	11th Hour Design - lighting design	$3,500.00
Union High School	Union Athletics	Lou Rettino Scholarship – Student: TBA	$1,000.00
Union High School	Union Athletics/ Wrestling	Kutztown University-wrestling camp	$2,500.00 (approx.)
Union High School	2049/National Honor Society	National Honor Society – NHS stoles for class of 2021 members	$1,229.15
Union High School	2053/Student Council	FunFlicks Outdoor Movies and Home Depot – student council outdoor movie	$1,500.00 (not to exceed)

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. Agenda item approved at worksession meeting of May 11, 2021 (approve fundraisers).

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
ICF International	Union High School	$250.00
Requested to be Anonymous	Union High School Performing Arts Company	$5,000.00

F-13. APPROVE SCHOOLBOARDNET SERVICES – PAPERLESS AGENDA

Approve the renewal of Schoolboardnet Services for the paperless agenda at the annual rate of $1,888 (no increase from last year) for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-14. APPROVE TUITION RATES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

Approve the following tuition rates for the 2021-2022 school year:

Preschool (full day) $12,854.00

Kindergarten $12,854.00

Grades 1 through 5 $14,852.00

Grades 6 through 8 $14,158.00

Grades 9 through 12 $14,896.00

LLD $16,393.00

M.D. $17,019.00

B.D. $26,729.00

Autism $27,291.00

Part-time Preschool Handicapped $11,311.00

Full-time Preschool Handicapped $40,926.00

F-15. APPROVE CHIEF MEDICAL INSPECTOR – MULLICK

Approve Bharati Mullick, M.D., as Chief Medical Inspector pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1 for the 2021-2022 school year at an annual fee of $27,000.

F-16. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT – NJ AMERICAN WATER

Approve acceptance of 2021 Environmental Grant Award from New Jersey American Water Environmental Grant Program in the amount of $9,332.00, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-17. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT – SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT

Approve acceptance of the FY20 School Security Grant Award in the amount of $389,964, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-18. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT – PERKINS SECONDARY GRANT

Approve acceptance of the preliminary FY2022 Perkins Secondary Grant Allocations in the amount of $46,630.00, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-19. APPROVE PLATT PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATIONS

Approve Platt Psychiatric Associate to provide basic student in-office psychiatric consultation at the rate of $875.00 per evaluation; fee for complex student psychiatric consultation at the rate of $1,600.00 per evaluation and attorney or forensic conferences at the rate of $600.00 per hour for the 2021-2022 school year (not to exceed $13,250.00) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-20. APPROVE STARLIGHT HOMECARE AGENCY – NURSING SERVICES

Approve Starlight Homecare Agency, Inc., to provide nursing services at the rate of $60.00 per hour for RN and $48.00 per hour for LPN (not to exceed $25,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-216-30-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-21. APPROVE ASSISTIVE TEK – ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Approve Assistive Tek to provide assistive technology as follow: (a) evaluations - $1,500; (b) consulting - $225 per hour (2-hour minimum); (c) training - $3,000 full day and $1,500 for half day (not to exceed $5,400.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account # 11-000-219-320-01-19 and 11-000-219-320-02-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-22. APPROVE INLINGUA – TRANSLATION/INTERPRETATION SERVICES

Approve Inlingua to provide translation and interpretation services for the 2021-2022 school year (not to exceed $3,000.00) [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-23. APPROVE SUMMIT SPEECH –AUDIOMETRY

Approve Summit Speech to provide pure tone audiometry: air conduction (CPT code 92552) at the rate of $175.00 and speech audiometry with speech recognition (CPT code 92566) at the rate of $75.00 (not to exceed $250.00) for the 2020-2021 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-24. APPROVE ACES – EVALUATIONS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

Approve Assessments Counseling and Education Services (ACES) to provide evaluations on deaf and hard of hearing students at the rate of $900.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $3,600.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-25. APPROVE MORRIS UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION – THERAPY AND AIDES

Approve Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC) to provide the following services in accordance with the students’ IEPs: (a) physical therapy - $215.00/hr., (b) occupational therapy - $195.00/hr., (c) speech therapy - $230.00/hr, (d) personal aides for ESY - $7,236.67 each, (e) personal aides-10 mos. - $71,300.00 each (not to exceed $645,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-26. APPROVE CROSS COUNTY CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES – BILINGUAL EVALUATIONS

Approve Cross County Clinical and Educational Services to provide bilingual evaluations at the rate of $915.00 (not to exceed $6,800.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-27. APPROVE THE FAMILY CENTER AT MONTCLAIR – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS

Approve The Family Center at Montclair for mental health screenings at the rate of $100.00 per screening and $600 for a psychiatric evaluation (not to exceed $5,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19/7074], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-28. APPROVE MARILY KUBICHEK MD, FAAP – EVALUATIONS

Approve Marilyn Kubichek MD, FAAP to provide neurological evaluations and neurodevelopmental evaluations at the rate of $650.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $17,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-29. APPROVE ROMANA KULIKOVA MD – EVALUATIONS

Approve Romana Kulikova MD to provide neurological evaluations and neurodevelopmental evaluations at the rate of $480.00 per evaluation in the office and $600.00 for evaluations in the school (not to exceed $5,400.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-30. APPROVE NANCY MOONEY TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Approve Nancy Mooney, from the Traumatic Loss Coalition and Crisis Clinician at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, to provide the following presentation to district families: “Having the Righ Conversation Now: a Presentation to Assist District Families on How to Discuss Mental Health Needs with Students, Including Youth Suicide and Other Challenges that Young People Face Today”. This presentation will be at no cost to the district and will be conducted virtually, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-31. APPROVE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS

Approve Effective School Solutions, LLC (ESS) to provide therapeutic mental health services through licensed professionals to students in our district for the 2021-2022 school year (not to exceed $617,700), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member [Acct #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043].

F-32. APPROVE FIRST CHILDREN – BCBA CONSULTATION

Approve First Children for BCBA consultation to include functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention plans, IEP meetings and parent training at the rate of $115.00 per hour, registered behavior technician at the rate of $62.00 per hour and behavior technician at the rate of $51.00 per hour (not to exceed $425,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-33. 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. 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 RENEWAL OF FOOD SERVICE COMPANY - POMPTONIAN

Approve renewal of Pomptonian Food Service as company for district food services for the 2021-2022 school year, in connection with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-3. APPROVE ARCHITECTS OF RECORD

Approve Architects of Record for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022: (a) Parette Somjen Architects LLC, (b) EI Associates and (c) The Musial Group.

O-4. APPROVE ENGINEERS OF RECORD

Approve Engineers of Record for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022: (a) Consulting & Municipal Engineers, (b) T&M Associates and (c) EI Associates.

O-5. APPROVE AUDITOR– SUPLEE CLOONEY & CO.

Approve the auditing firm of Suplee Clooney & Co. for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

O-6. Agenda item tabled until after executive session (legal services-Florio et al).

O-7. APPROVE PROPERTY/CASUALTY/WORKERS COMPENSATION BROKERAGE SERVICE - ACRISURE/FAIRVIEW

Approve Acrisure/Fairview Insurance Agency as the property/casualty/workers’ compensation brokerage service for the district for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

O-8. Agenda item approved at worksession meeting of May 11, 2021 (approve rejecting bid and awarding contract-roofing).

O-9. APPROVE NOTIFICATION OF ASSET CHANGE OF STATUS

Approve the Notification of Asset Change of Status for disposal of four (4) snowblowers in the Operations & Maintenance Department, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-10. Agenda item approved at worksession meeting of May 11, 2021 (approve request from Township for use of BMS for bike rodeo).

L. Personnel Committee Resolutions

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Personnel Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

P-1A. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NEW HIRES

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

P-1B PERSONNEL ACTIONS – EXTRA PAY

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

P-1C PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS

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

P-2. APPROVE VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION IN EQUIP

Approve voluntary participation in a study sponsored by the University of South Carolina entitled EQuIP – Educational Quality through Instructional Partnerships for the following staff, at no cost to the district: (a) Lisa Krauze - Librarian, (b) Doreen Sahr – Teacher A, (c) Sandra Mangarella – Teacher B, 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
Frances Bellantoni	Media center secretary	UHS	7/1/2021	Retirement
Susanne Mercado	Kindergarten teacher	Franklin	6/30/2021	Resignation
Fred Charlesceus	P/T bus driver	Transportation	5/14/2021	Resignation
Robert Kalkus	Custodian	UHS	7/31/2021	Retirement
Thomas Filippone	Physical education/health teacher	Hannah Caldwell	5/5/2021	Resignation

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type	Notes
Francesca Minnoia	Teacher	Battle Hill	6/1/2021-6/24/2021	Paid medical leave	Update to current leave; effective 6/1/2021 paid medical leave; original leave began 3/1/2021
Kelly Robinson	Teacher	Livingston	5/20/2021 – 6/30/2022	Paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) followed by unpaid/non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks
Elaine Nemezio	10-month secretary	Hannah Caldwell	4/7/2021-6/7/2021	Paid medical leave

Brittany Goodman	Teacher of LA	UHS	3/5/2021-11/24/2021	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks
Robert Kalkus	Custodian	UHS	4/12/2021-7/31/2021	Unpaid FMLA followed by unpaid non-FMLA leave	FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks Also retiring 7/31/2021 on 5/18/21 agenda
Ebony Mack-Ramos	Elementary teacher	Livingston	Extension through 5/1/2022	Unpaid child rearing leave non-FMLA/non-NJFLA	Original leave began 4/24/2020; FMLA/NJFLA entitlement time exhausted

P-5. APPROVE ATTENDANCE – NJASBO CONFERENCE

Approve Yolanda Koon, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, to attend the NJASBO virtual conference on June 9-11, 2021 (at no cost to the district).

P-6. APPROVE TREASURER OF MONEYS – JENNIFER SEMLER

Approve the reappointment of Jennifer Semler as Treasurer of School Moneys for the 2021-2022 school year at an annual salary of $4,900.

P-7. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER – AWARDING CONTRACTS

Approve Yolanda Koon as Affirmative Action Officer for awarding contracts for the 2021-2022 school year under P.L. 1975, c. 127, at no cost to the district.

P-8. APPROVE CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS – KOON

Approve the appointment of Yolanda Koon as Custodian of School Records for the 2021-2022 school year, at no cost to the district.

P-9. APPROVE QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT – KOON

Approve Yolanda Koon as Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the 2021-2022 school year, at no cost to the district.

P-10. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – BENAQUISTA

Approve the Employment Contract of Gerald Benaquista, Assistant Superintendent for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (approved by County Superintendent).

P-11. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – KOON

Approve the Employment Contract of Yolanda Koon, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (approved by County Superintendent).

P-12. APPROVE RESIDENCY INVESTIGATORS – SUMMER 2021

Approve residency investigators to work during summer 2021 as follows: (a) Maria Schmidtberg – 50 hours not to exceed 70 hours for July and August ($25/hr.); (b) Thomas Sheridan – 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($20/hr.); (c) John Matos – 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($22/hr.), (d) Dan Hodge – 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($20/hr.).

P-13. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP - PEPPM CONSORTIUM

Approve resolution for membership to PEPPM Consortium, a national contract program for district purchasing agent, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-14. APPROVE APPOINTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - TAYLOR

Approve the appointment and employment contract of Dr. Scott Taylor, Superintendent, for the term July 1, 2021 thru June 30, 2026, subject to the approval of the Executive County Superintendent, in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

M. Policy Committee

N. Residency Committee Resolutions

O. Technology Committee

P. Approval of Bills

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board concur with the bills listed in the permanent bound register appended to these minutes and be ordered for payment.

Q. Unfinished Business

R. New Business

S. Comments from the Public

T. Executive Session

APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING INDEMNIFICATION OF BOARD MEMBER:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-20 authorizes a board of education to defray all costs, including reasonable counsel fees and expenses, for defense of any civil actions commenced against a board member arising out of and in the course of the performance of his or her duties as a member of a board of education; and

WHEREAS, an ethic complaint has been filed with the School Ethics Commission (“SEC”) against board member Kalisha Morgan; and

WHEREAS, board member Kalisha Morgan has selected David Rubin, Esq. to defend against SEC Docket No. C10-21; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board, approves the indemnification of board member Kalisha Morgan to be defended by David Rubin, Esq., at an hourly rate of $300.00.

O-6. APPROVAL OF LEGAL SERVICES – BOARD ATTORNEY

Approve Afshan Ajmiri Giner, Esq. of the law firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli, Tipton & Taylor as Board Attorney of Record, for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.