Regular meeting, June 15, 2021 at 7 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education at UHS/Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ. Zoom information on district website. | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - 07:00 pm

Regular meeting, Tuesday, June 15, 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.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – June 15, 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. April 14, 2021 – special meeting/executive session

2. April 16, 2021 – special meeting/executive session

3. April 20, 2021 – executive session

4. April 20, 2021 - worksession

5. April 27, 2021 – regular meeting/budget hearing

G. Communications

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Letter from the Township of Union Recreation Department requesting the use of a Board of Education bus and driver for a trip to the Prudential Center on Saturday, October 30, 2021 to attend the “Gold Over America Tour”, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – HRDINA

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Maria Hrdina, paraprofessional-Kawameeh Middle School, effective June 30, 2021

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MALONEY

Letter of retirement from Sherri Maloney, paraprofessional-Washington Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – BARTOLO, SR.

Letter of resignation from Cesar W. Bartolo, Sr., custodian-Burnet Middle School, effective July 1, 2021.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – ROMEO-ANDRIULLI

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective December 1, 2021.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ROMANYSHYN

Letter of resignation from Danielle Romanyshyn, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, effective May 21, 2021.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – GLENN

Request for extension of unpaid/non-FMLA child rearing leave from Melissa Glenn, first grade teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, through June 30, 2022.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – NEMEZIO

Request for extension of paid medical leave from Elaine Nemezio, 10-month secretary-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, through June 30, 2021.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – GRINNARD

Letter of resignation from Day’Zah Grinnard, door greeter-Franklin Elementary School, effective May 20, 2021.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – POLIZZI

Request for extension of unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Abby Polizzi, 1^st grade teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, through June 30, 2021.

H. Superintendent’s Report

1. Student Liaisons

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 reported at June 8, 2021 worksession (Superintendent’s Report of HIB-May 19-June 8, 2021).

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

Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods May 19, 2021 to June 8, 2021, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-1-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB

Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period June 9, 2021 to June 15, 2021, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-2. APPROVE PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – 2020-2021

Approve parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending Phoenix Center at the rate of $33.14 per day (not to exceed $1,400.00) for the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. APPROVE PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – 2021-2022

Approve parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending Phoenix Center at the rate of $33.14 per day (not to exceed $7,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-4. APPROVE CURRICULUM GUIDES AND UPDATES

Approve the following curriculum guides and updates, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
Grade 7 Financial Literacy
Grade 6 Financial Literacy
Accounting I
Accounting II
Grade 8 Financial Literacy Business and Entrepreneurship
Computer Applications I
Computer Applications II
Fashion Marketing
Business Management
Cooperative Marketing Education
Marketing
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Public Relations
Honors Corporate Internship
Financial Literacy
Criminal Justice
Business Professional
Business Ethics
Business Law

E-5. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC CHAPTERS 192-193 SERVICES – UCESC

Approve Resolution and Agreement for Nonpublic – Public Law 1977 Chapters 192-193 Services with the Union County Education Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-6. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC EQUITABLE IDEA SERVICES – UCESC

Approve Resolution and Agreement for Nonpublic School Equitable IDEA Services with the Union County Education Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-7. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC CHAPTER 226 NURSING SERVICES – UCESC

Approve Resolution and Agreement for Chapter 226 Nonpublic School Nursing Services with the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-8. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC SECURITY AID PROGRAM – UCESC

Approve Resolution and Agreement for the New Jersey Nonpublic Security Aid Program with the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-9. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS – UCESC

Approve Resolution and Agreement for the New Jersey Nonpublic School Textbooks 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-10. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE PROGRAM – UCESC

Approve Resolution and Agreement for New Jersey Nonpublic Technology Initiative Program with the Union County Educational Services for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-11. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – UCESC

Approve Agreement for Professional Services 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-12. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF SAFE RETURN PLAN TO NJDOE

Approve submission of the Safe Return Plan to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) on or before June 24, 2021.

E-13. APPROVE NJSIAA MEMBERSHIP

Approve the membership and dues for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for Union High School Athletic Department for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

I. Fiscal and Planning Committee Resolutions:

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

F-1. TREASURER’S REPORT

That the Treasurer’s Report dated May 31, 2021 be accepted.

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

That the Secretary’s Report dated May 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 May 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 May 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. Approved at June 8, 2021 worksession (Student Field Trips).

F-7A. 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/Class of 2021	O’Donnell Sign Company – personalization for lawn signs	$1,750.00
Union High School	2077/Music/theatre	Ophelia & Friends LLC – prop rental for UHSPAC production – Once on this Island	$1,610.16
Union High School	2033/Marching Band	A Wish Come True Performance Wear – color guard uniforms for marching band	$2,000.00 (not to exceed)
Union High School	2077/UHSPAC	The Costumer – costume rental for UHSPAC spring 2021 musical	$1,529.60
Union High School	2077/UHSPAC	Audio Inc. – audio rental for UHSPAC spring 2021 musical	$6,498.70
Union High School	2033/Marching Band	USBands – membership/ entrance fees for 2021 season	$1,300.00
Union High School	2077/Music/Theatre	11thourDesign – scenic materials, construction, design for UHSPAC production	$6,074.25
Union High School	AP/Counseling	Collegeboard – to pay for AP exams	$25,000.00 (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. APPROVE FUNDRAISERS

Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

Event Name	Date	Purpose
BSN Clothing Fundraiser	August 15-December 1, 2021	UHS/Union Field Hockey – to raise funds for senior night end of season party
T-Shirt Fundraiser	September 1-December 30, 2021	UHS/Girls Volleyball – to raise funds for senior end of season party/senior gifts

F-12. ACCEPT DONATIONS

Accept the following donations:

From	For Use By	$/Item
Mirion Technologies (Capintec)	District Students/Staff	5 cases of pediatric masks; 5 cases of adult masks (25,000 masks)

F-13. APPROVE PURCHASING MANUAL

Approve the 2021-2022 Purchasing Manual, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-14. APPROVE PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR 2021-2022 TAX LEVY

Approve payment schedule for the 2021-2022 Tax Levy, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-15-A. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO CAPITAL RESERVE

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution to transfer of funds to capital reserve:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to

establish certain reserve accounts; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education which permit a board of education to transfer excess revenue

or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June; and

WHEREAS, the Union Board of Education has determined that an amount up to $2,000,000.00 may be available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Union Board of Education that it does authorize the

transfer in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 to the Capital Reserve Account

established by this Board as per statute and administrative code for the purposes thereof.

F-15-B. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO MAINTENANCE RESERVE

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution to transfer of funds to maintenance reserve:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to

establish certain reserve accounts; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education which permit a board of education to transfer excess revenue

or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June; and

WHEREAS, the Union Board of Education has determined that an amount up to $500,000.00 may be available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Union Board of Education that it does authorize the

transfer in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to the Maintenance Reserve Account

established by this Board as per statute and administrative code for the purposes thereof.

F-15-C. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO EMERGENCY RESERVE

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution to transfer of funds to emergency reserve:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to

establish certain reserve accounts; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education which permit a board of education to transfer excess revenue

or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June; and

WHEREAS, the Union Board of Education has determined that an amount up to $100,000.00 may be available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Union Board of Education that it does authorize the

transfer in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to the Emergency Reserve Account

established by this Board as per statute and administrative code for the purposes thereof.

F-15-D. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO FOOD SERVICE FUND

Approve the transfer of not to exceed $81,065.30 from the general fund to the food service fund to pay for prior years’ balances accrued from free, reduced students and graduated students as of June 30, 2021.

F-16. APPROVE ADDENDUM TO EXTEND AGREEMENT – ESS

Approve Addendum to extend Agreement with ESS Northeast, LLC, to provide substitute staffing, for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-17. APPROVE SUMMIT SPEECH – ITINERANT SERVICES

Approve summit Speech to provide itinerant services, teacher of the deaf, at the rate of $165.00/hr. (not to exceed $700.00) 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-18. APPROVE MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES – NURSING SERVICES

Approve Maxim Healthcare Services Inc. to provide nursing services at the rate of $47.50/hr. for RN and $40.50/hr. for LPN (not to exceed $60,000.00) 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-19. APPROVE DR. PAHIRATHI HARAN – NEURODEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS

Approve Dr. Pahirathi Haran to provide neurodevelopmental evaluations at the rate of $550.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $11,500.00) 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-20. APPROVE ATC HEALTHCARE SERVICES – NURSING SERVICES

Approve ATC (Around the Clock) Healthcare Services Inc. to provide nursing services at the rate of $60.00/hr. for RN-CSN and $53.00/hr. for RN non-CSN and $45.68/hr. for LPN (not to exceed $370,000.00) 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-21. APPROVE ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES – EVALUATIONS

Approve Advancing Opportunities to conduct assistive technology and augmentative communication (AAC) evaluations for district students at the rate of $990.00 for assistive technology evaluation and $1,320.00 for augmentative communication evaluation (not to exceed $4,000.00) 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-22. APPROVE TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION CONSULTING – EVALUATIONS

Approve Technology for Education and Communication Consulting Incorporated to provide the following evaluations for district students at the rate of $850.00 for assistive technology evaluation and $900.00 for augmentative communication evaluation (not to exceed $7,000.00) 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-23. APPROVE PETTY CASH ACCOUNT FOR CBI – HANNAH CALDWELL

Approve establishment of a petty cash account for costs associated with students’ IEP driven Community Based Instruction (CBI) at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School – Extended School Year Program in the amount of $1,500.00 for the 2021-2022 school year.

F-24. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH i3EDUCATION – POS SYSTEM

Approve Agreement with i3Education for PaySchools online payment system and QuickLunch POS system, including installation of hardware, software, support, maintenance and training, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-25. APROVE APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – ESSER

Approve the application and acceptance of the following allocations from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE): American Rescue Plan – ESSER - $6,678,401.00; application to be submitted on or before November 24, 2021, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-26. APPROVE TEAM PHYSICIAN – KENNETH GIRVAN SWAN JR., M.D.

Approve Kenneth Girvan Swan Jr., M.D., as the Team School Physician for athletics for the 2021-2022 school year at an annual rate of $8,500.00.

F-27. APPROVE 2021-2022 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST

Approval be given to amend the 2021-2022 out-of-district student placement list, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

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.

F-29. APPROVE AVEANNA HEALTHCARE INC. – NURSING SERVICES

Approve Aveanna Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Epic Health Services) to provide nursing services at the rate of $60.00/hr. for 1:1 RN, $50.00/hr. for 1:1 LPN, $130.00 per trip for Transportation RN for up to 2 hours (then 1:1 hourly rate for additional hours), and $130.00 per trip for Transportation LPN for up to 2 hours (then 1:1 hourly rate for additional hours) (not to exceed $215,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19].

F-30. APPROVE THE ARC OF NEW JERSEY – PLANS FOR LIFE CLUB

Approve The Arc of New Jersey to provide Plans for Life Club (MAPS)/HOW Series which includes engaging students in learning about the world of employment, including career exploration, job search strategies, the application and interview process, pre-employment and orientation at no cost to the district for the ESY 2020-2021, 2021-2022 school year and ESY 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-31.   APPROVE SUBMISSION OF SFY 2022 IDEA-B GRANT
            Approve the submission of the SFY 2022 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-B (IDEA_B) grant application to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) by July 16, 2021.

F-32.   APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SFY 2022 IDEA-B GRANT
            Approve the acceptance of the SFY 2022 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-B (IDEA-B) grant for the FY 2021-2022 school year as follows: (a) Basic - $1,848,819 and (b) Pre-School - $56,905.

J. Operations Committee Resolutions

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

O-1. APPROVE SECURITY DRILL/BUS EVACUATION REPORTS

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1 and P.L. 2009, Chapter 178, approve the following security drill and bus evacuation reports for the 2020-2021 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-2. APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN NON-BINDING COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

Approve the district’s participation in non-binding cooperative purchasing agreements for the 2021-2022 school year with the following:

Educational Data Services, Inc., 236 Midland Avenue, Saddlebrook, NJ
Hunterdon County ESC Cooperative Purchasing, 51 Sawmill Road, Lebanon, NJ
Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, 1660 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ
Somerset County Educational Services Commission, 568 Central Ave, Bridgewater, NJ
Sussex County Educational Services, 10 Gail Court, Sparta, NJ
Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ
Region 4 ES Interlocal, 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX
Sourcewell, 202 12^th Street NE, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479

O-3. APPROVE TO RENEW, AWARD OR PERMIT TO EXPIRE

Pursuant to P.L. 2015, Chapter 47, the Board intends to renew, award or permit to expire, the contracts previously awarded by the Board of Education. These contracts are, have been, and will continue to be in full compliance with all State and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18 et seq., NJA Chapter 23 and Federal Procurement Regulations 2CFR Part 200.317 et seq., in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-4. APPROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT – ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION

Approve the Transportation Services Agreement with the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-5. APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION – MONMOUTH-OCEAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMMISSION

Approve resolution for participation in coordinated Transportation with Monmouth-ocean Educational Services Commission for the three (3) year period from April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-6. APPROVE RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE – 2021-2022

Approve rental fee schedule for charges for the use of school facilities for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-7. APPROVE HEALTHCARE BROKER

Approve Willis Towers Watson, as healthcare broker, for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

O-8. APPROVE TO RENEWAL OF BANKING SERVICES – CONNECT ONE BANK

Approve the renewal of banking services with Connect One Bank from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 or until the Board authorizes otherwise.

O-9. APPROVE REQUEST FROM RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Approve request from the Township of Union Recreation Department requesting the use of a Board of Education bus and driver for a trip to the Prudential Center on Saturday, October 30, 2021 to attend the “Gold Over America Tour”, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-10. Agenda item tabled to July 20, 2021 Board meeting (2022 Summer Theater Project).

K. Personnel Committee Resolutions

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

P-1A. 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. Agenda item tabled at June 8, 2021 worksession (Central Office Resolution).

P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Eff. Date	Reason	Notes
Maria Hrdina	Paraprofessional	KMS	6/30/2021	Retirement
Sherri Maloney	Paraprofessional	Washington	7/1/2021	Resignation
Cesar W. Bartolo, Sr.	Custodian	BMS	7/1/2021	Resignation
Teresa Romeo-Andriulli	Teacher	Battle Hill	12/1/2021	Retirement	Update to Effective Date Only
Danielle Romanyshyn	Teacher	Franklin	5/21/2021	Resignation
Day’Zah Grinnard	Door greeter	Franklin	5/20/2021	Resignation

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type	Notes
Melissa Glenn	1^st grade teacher	Hannah Caldwell	Extension through 6/30/2022 Return 9/1/2022	Extension of unpaid/non-FMLA child rearing leave through 6/30/2022	Original leave 1/22/2021
Elaine Nemezio	10-month Secretary	Hannah Caldwell	Extension through 6/30/2021 Return 9/1/2021	Extension of paid medical leave
Abby Polizzi	1^st grade teacher	Battle Hill	Extension through 6/30/2021 Return 9/1/2021	Extension of unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)

P-5. APPROVE EMPLOYEES FOR REAPPOINTMENT – 2021-2022

Approve employees on the attached list to be reappointed for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-6. APPROVE DESIGNATED PERSON – ADA/FACILITY COORDINATOR, IPM COORDINATOR AND AHERA

Approve reappointment of Barry Loessel, Supervisor of buildings and Grounds, as ADA/Facility Coordinator, IPM coordinator and AHERA designated person for the 2021-2022 school year at no cost to the district.

P-7. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS

Approve student teachers and internships for the years 2021-2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-8. APPROVE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Approve Affiliation Agreement between Lincoln Technical Institute and the Township of Union Board of Education for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-9. Agenda item approved at June 8, 2021 worksession (Job Description-IT Support Specialist)

P-10. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – IT MANAGER/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Approve Job Description for the position of IT Manager/Network Administrator, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-11. APPROVE DESIGNATION OF BOARD’S AGENTS TO REQUEST STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS

Approve the following resolution to designate the Board’s agent to request State and federal funds:

RESOLVED, the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the Township of Union Board of Education or their designees, be designated as the Board’s agents to request state and federal funds under the existing State and Federal Laws for the 2021-2022 school year.

P-12. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS

Approve Substitute Lists for the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.

P-13. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Approve Job Description for the position of Director of Instructional Technology, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

L. Policy Committee:

M. Residency Committee Resolutions:

N. Technology Committee:

O. Approval of Bills:

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