By diane_cappiello |
Regular meeting, Tuesday, November 16, 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
November 16, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
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. September 14, 2021 – worksession
2. September 14, 2021 – executive session
3. September 21, 2021 – regular meeting
4. September 21, 2021 – executive session
G. Communications:
LETTER FROM VAUXHALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Letter from Vauxhall Historical Society thanking the district for the use of Jefferson School for their participation in the Union County Four Centuries Program on October 16, 2021.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – AARON
Letter of resignation from Carlene Aaron, part-time transportation assistant-Transportation Department, effective November 3, 2021.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – CRESPO
Letter of resignation from Marie Crespo, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, effective November 5, 2021.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – NARCISSE
Letter of resignation from Johnny Narcisse, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, effective October 22, 2021.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MEJIA
Letter of resignation from Maria Mejia, part-time transportation assistant-Transportation Department, effective October 18, 2021.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – POPPE
Letter of resignation from Carol Poppe, part-time greeter-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective November 15, 2021.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – BUSCH
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Margaret Busch, paraprofessional-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective January 1, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CHI
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Virginia Chi, school nurse-Washington Elementary School, effective January 1, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – FEDERER
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Rosemary Federer, special education teacher-Union High School, effective February 1, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – LANG
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Phyllis Lang, 10-month secretary-UHS Athletic Department, effective January 1, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – RUTLEDGE
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Myra Rutledge, paraprofessional/pre-k-Washington Elementary School, effective January 1, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – AINE
Request for paid medical leave from Duteche Aine, school social worker-Burnet Middle School, November 8, 2021-January 2, 2022.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CATANEDA
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from David Castaneda, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, October 26, 2021-June 30, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CAULFIELD SLOAN
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Erin Caulfield Sloan, ELA teacher-Burnet Middle School, March 14, 2022-June 30, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – COPPOLA
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Maria Coppola, biology teacher-Union High School, December 20, 2021-April 29, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – CORSENTINO
Request for extension of paid medical leave from Mary Anne Corsentio, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, through November 14, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HARDY
Request for paid medical and unpaid FMLA from Aziza Hardy, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 14, 2021-November 8, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HAQQ-MUHAMMAD
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Anisah Haqq-Muhammad, school librarian/media specialist-Burnet Middle School, March 1, 2022-May 23, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – KORINIS
Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA/NJFLA child rearing leave from Christina Korinis, school psychologist-Union High School, through June 30, 2022.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – LANG
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Ann Michele Lange, pre-k teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 27, 2021-June 30, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – OSBORNE
Update to request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Melissa Osborne, special education teacher-Burnet Middle School, October 6, 2021-December 24, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – PAPEO
Request for paid medical leave from Gina Papeo, learning disabilities teacher consultant-Kawameeh Middle School, October 15, 2021-November 30, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – PRATA
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Ashley Prata, special education teacher-Jefferson School, November 19, 2021-May 4, 2022.
RQUEST FOR LEAVE -STROBEL
Request for paid medical leave from Patricia Strobel, 10-month secretary-Union High School/Attendance, September 1, 2021-November 5, 2021.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – WILLIAMS JENKINS
Request for paid medical leave from Leslie Williams Jenkins, art teacher-Union High School, September 1, 2021-June 30, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – MENDES-OLIVEIRA
Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA/NJFLA child rearing leave from Jessica Mendes-Oliveira, kindergarten teacher-Franklin Elementary School, extended through January 30, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE DATE AND EXTENSION – DiGIORGIO
Request for update and extension of unpaid FMLA and paid medical leave from Ann Marie DiGiorgio, paraprofessional/special services-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, new return date January 3, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SIDERMAN
Request for paid medical and unpaid non-FMLA leave from Jason Siderman, special services teacher-Union High School, September 17, 2021-January 8, 2022 (tentative).
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – HUTCHINS
Request for extension of unpaid FMLA and non-FMLA leave from Mark Hutchins, custodian-Union High School, extension through December 23, 2021, tentative return date of January 3, 2022.
Request for extension of unpaid FMLA and non-FMLA leave from Mark Hutchins, custodian-Union High School, extension through December 23, 2021, tentative return date of January 3, 2022.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – DOS SANTOS
Request for unpaid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA child rearing leave from Cassiano Dos Santos, health and physical education teacher-Burnet Middle School, December 1, 2021-June 16, 2022.
I. Superintendent’s Report:
1. State of the Schools
2. Student Spotlight
3. Student Liaisons
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. Reported at November 9, 2021 worksession (Report of HIB October 20-November 9, 2021)
E-1.1 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period November 10, 2021 to November 16, 2021 (no vote required; for reporting purposes only), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-1A. Approved at November 9, 2021 worksession (Affirm Superintendent’s Determination of HIB October 13-19, 2021)
E-1B. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods October 20, 2021 to November 9, 2021, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-2. APPROVE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN TOMORROW’S TEACHERS PROGRAM
Approve students participating in the Tomorrow’s Teachers program and will be reporting to other schools in the district to meet 50 hours of field work as required by Kean University – dates and locations are as follows: (a) Jefferson School – December 9th and 16th, 2021; (b) Burnet Middle School – January 11th, 13th, 18th and 20th, 2021; (c) Elementary Schools (not yet decided) – February 8th and 15th, 2021; (d) various schools around the district depending on student – March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 2021.
E-3. APPROVE ANNUAL PRESCHOOL OPERATIONAL PLAN UPDATE
Approve annual preschool operational plan update: Data Summary Tool for 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-4. APPROVE NJDOE SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT
Approve the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act for the period of July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-5. APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Approve Settlement Agreement for S.P., in accordance with the non-public 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 October 31, 2021 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated October 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 October 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 October 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 November 9, 2021 Worksession (Student Field Trips)
F-7A. APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS – UHS JR. ROTC
Approve granting permission for the Superintendent of Schools to approve all field trips for the UHS Jr. ROTC, and to report each approved field trip to the Board of Education at their regularly scheduled monthly meetings. These field trips will include last minute requests for performances at various community events throughout the school year.
Approve granting permission for the Superintendent of Schools to approve all field trips for the UHS Jr. ROTC, and to report each approved field trip to the Board of Education at their regularly scheduled monthly meetings. These field trips will include last minute requests for performances at various community events throughout the school year.
F-8. APPROVE LIST OF 2021-2022 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS
Approve the amended list of the 2021-2022 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 |
Burnet Middle School | 2014/Yearbooks | Jostens – 2020-2021 yearbooks | $1,933.08 |
Burnet Middle School | 2014/Yearbook | Jostens – 2020-2021 yearbooks | $2,396.18 |
Union High School | 2033/Music | Piryus Distributions Inc. – Band – NJ State Championship hosted by UHS | $3,202.10 |
F-10. 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-11. APPROVE FUNDRAISERS
Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:
Event Name | Date | Purpose |
Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale | November 18-December 23, 2021 | UHS/Ski Club – to raise funds for transportation costs for the Ski Club trips |
Dress Down Day for Staff | February 9, 2022 | UHS/Senior Awards – to raise funds for Maureen Baldwin Scholarship Fund |
Candy Sale | November 17, 2021-June 2022 | UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for monthly trips (transportation costs) |
Cookie Sale | October 1, 2021-June 24, 2022 | UHS/Boys Soccer Club – to raise funds for additional equipment and senior night |
Kick & Sticks | November 1-December 31, 2021 | UHS/Varsity Gymnastics – to raise funds for team necessities, private gym time, food |
Holiday Ornament Sale | November 15-December 22, 2021 | UHS/National Art Honor Society – to raise funds for NAHS senior scholarships |
F-12. APPROVE RESOLUTION/AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN
COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES – UCESC
Approve Resolution/Agreement for Participation in Coordinated Transportation 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.
F-13. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF FY 2022 IDEA GRANT AMENDMENT 1
Approve submission of FY 2022 IDEA Grant Amendment 1 to allocate the $79,811.00 unexpended basic public funds and the $32,468.00 unexpended basic nonpublic funds form the FY 2021 IDEA Grant.
F-14. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Accept the following donations, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:
From | For Use By | $/Item |
ASD.com, Inc. | Washington Elementary School | $2,907.18 |
F-15. APPROVE ELITE HOMECARE – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Elite Homecare, LLC to provide nursing services to district students at a rate of $100.00/hr. for RNs and $90.00/hr. for LPNs (not to exceed $90,000) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-16. APPROVE KID CLAN SERVICES -VARIOUS SERVICES
Approve Kid Clan Services, Inc. for the following services and rates for district students (not to exceed $25,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year: (a) monolingual psychological - $400.00; (b) monolingual educational - $400.00; (c) monolingual social - $360.00; (d) occupational therapy - $370.00; (e) bilingual speech - $425.00; (f) bilingual social - $400.00; (g) bilingual educational - $475.00; (h) bilingual psychological - $475.00 [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-17. APPROVE KID CLAN SERVICES – VARIOUS THERAPIES
Approve Kid Clan Services, Inc. for the following services and rates for district students (not to exceed $10,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year: (a) occupational therapy - $100.00/60 minutes; (b) physical therapy - $110.00/60 minutes; (c) speech therapy - $110.00/60 minutes [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-18. APPROVE ACCEPTED CHILD ASSAULT PREVENT PROGRAM
Approve accepted Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP) for the 2021-2022 school year. The following amounts reflect State CAP Funding provided to the district for the CAP program: (a) Special Needs - $450.10; (b) Teen CAP - $3,310.30; (c) Elementary CAP - $6,787.90. Total State CAP funding amount: $10,548.30; district contribution - $4,520.70, in accordance with previously BOE approved application from July 20, 2021 Board Meeting (F-19).
F-19. APPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF RUTGERS PARAPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT COACHING PROJECT
Approve implementation of Rutgers Paraprofessional Behavioral Support Coaching Project in district schools for the 2021-2022 school year (at no cost to the district), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-20. APPROVE VITAL HOME CARE AGENCY LLC – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Vital Home Care Agency LLC to provide nursing services to district students at a rate of $60.00/hr. for RN and $55.00/hr. for LPN (not to exceed $90,000.00) for the 2021-2022 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-21. APPROVE PRELIMINARY BUDGET CALENDAR
Approve preliminary budget calendar, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-22. LEGAL SERVICES LIST – 2021-2022
For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-23. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF NJSIG SAFETY GRANT
Approve acceptance of New Jersey Schools Insurance Group (NJSIG) Safety Grant in the amount of $31,665.00.
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 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-2. APPROVE UNIFORM STATE MOA – LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
Approve 2019 Revisions to Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
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. Approved at November 9, 2021 Worksession (Personnel-New Hires)
P-1B. Approved at November 9, 2021 Worksession (Personnel-Extra Pay)
P-1C. Approved at November 9, 2021 Worksession (Personnel-Transfers)
P-2. Approved at November 9, 2021 Worksession (Substitute Lists)
P-1A-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NEW HIRES
Personnel Actions-New Hires be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-1B-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – EXTRA PAY
Personnel Actions-Extra Pay be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-1C-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS
Personnel Actions- Transfers be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-2A. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS
Approve Substitute Lists for the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.
P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Eff. Date | Reason | Notes |
Charlene Aaron | Part-time transportation assistant | Transportation Department | 11/3/2021 | Resignation | |
Marie Crespo | Part-time bus driver | Transportation Department | 11/5/2021 | Resignation | |
Johnny Narcisse | Part-time bus driver | Transportation Department | 10/22/2021 | Resignation | |
Maria Mejia | Part-time transportation assistant | Transportation Department | 10/18/2021 | Resignation | |
Carol Poppe | Part-time greeter | Hannah Caldwell | 11/15/2021 | Resignation | |
Margaret Busch | Paraprofessional | Hannah Caldwell | 1/1/2022 | Retirement | |
Virginia Chi | School Nurse | Washington | 1/1/2022 | Retirement | |
Rosemary Federer | Special Education teacher | UHS | 2/1/2022 | Retirement | |
Phyllis Lang | 10-month Secretary | UHS-Athletic Department | 01/01/2022 | Retirement | |
Myra Rutledge | Paraprofessional – pre-k | Washington | 1/1/2022 | Retirement |
P-4. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Leave Dates | Leave Type | Notes |
Duteche Aine | School social worker | BMS | 11/8/2021-1/2/2022 Return 1/3/2022 | Paid medical leave | |
David Castaneda | Paraprofessional | BMS | 10/26/2021-6/30/2022 | Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
Erin Caulfield Sloan | ELA teacher | BMS | 3/14/2022-6/30/2022 | Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
Maria Coppola | Biology teacher | UHS | 12/20/2021-4/29/2022 return 5/2/2022 | Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
Mary Anne Corsentino | Math teacher | BMS | Through 11/14/2021 Return 11/15/2021 | Extension of paid leave | Original leave began 9/1/2021 |
Aziza Hardy | Math teacher | BMS | 9/14/2021-11/8/2021 Return 11/9/2021 | Paid medical and unpaid FMLA | FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
Anisah Haqq-Muhammad | School librarian Media specialist | BMS | 3/1/2022-5/23/2022 | Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
Christina Korinis | School Psychologist | UHS | Through 6/30/2022 | Extension of unpaid non-FMLA/NJFLA child rearing leave | Original leave began 3/22/2021, FMLA/NJFLA entitlement exhausted |
Ann Michele Lang | Pre-k teacher | Battle Hill | 9/27/2021-6/30/2022 | Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
Melissa Osborne | Special education teacher | BMS | Update 10/6/2021-12/24/2021 | Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
Gina Papeo | Learning disabilities teacher consultant | KMS | 10/15/2021-11/30/2021 Return: 12/1/2021 | Paid medical leave | |
Ashley Prata | Special education teacher | Jefferson | 11/19/2021-5/4/2022 Return 5/5/2022 | Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
Patricia Strobel | 10-month secretary | UHS/ Attendance | 9/1/2021-11/5/2021 | Paid medical leave | |
Leslie Williams Jenkins | Art teacher | UHS | 9/1/2021-6/30/2022 | Paid medical leave | |
Jessica Mendes-Oliveira | Kindergarten teacher | Franklin | Extension through 1/30/2022 Return: 2/1/2022 | Extension of unpaid non-FMLA/NJFLA child rearing leave | FMLA/NJFLA; exhausted aprox. 12/8/2021 |
Ann Marie DiGiorgio | Paraprofessional special services | Hannah Caldwell | Update and extension of leave Return: 1/3/2022 | Extension of unpaid FMLA and paid medical leave | Org. leave began 9/8/2021 FMLA/NJFLA not to exceed 12 weeks/60 working days |
Jason Siderman | Special services teacher | UHS | 9/17/2021-1/8/2022 (tentative) | Paid medical and unpaid non-FMLA leave | FMLA Hr. requirement not met |
| Mark Hutchins | custodian | UHS | extension through 12/23/2021; return 1/3/2022 (tentative | extension of unpaid FMLA and non-FMLA leave | Org. leave began 7/6/2021; FMLA/NJFLA portion of leave not to exceed 12 weeks/60 working days |
| Cassiano Dos Santos | Health and physical education teacher | BMS | intermittent leave 12/1/2021-6/16/2022 | unpaid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA child rearing leave | FMLA/NJFLA leave not to exceed 12 weeks/60 working days |
P-5. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS
Approve student teachers and internships for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-6. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT OF HUMANITIES
Approve Job Description for Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment of Humanities, in connection with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-7. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT OF S.T.E.M.
Approve Job Description for Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment of S.T.E.M., in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-8. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – SUPERVISOR
Approve Job Description for Supervisor, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-9. APPROVE DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL – RETTINO
Approve Vincent Rettino, as Director of Personnel, at a contractual salary of $155,758.00, effective December 1, 2021.
P-10. APPROVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT FOR HUMANITIES – HUTCHINSON
Approve Randi Hutchinson, as Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment for Humanities, at a contractual salary of $149,742.00, effective December 1, 2021.
P-11. APPROVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESMENT FOR STEM – COHEN
Approve Jeremy Cohen, as Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment for STEM, at a contractual salary of $149,742.00, effective December 1, 2021.
P-12. APPROVE APPOINTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - PEREZ
Approve the appointment and employment contract of Gretel T. Perez, Ed.D., as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Funded Programs, for the 2021-2022 school year, at a contractual salary of $168,000.00, subject to the approval of the Executive County Superintendent, in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.
P-13. APPROVE DISTRICT PHYSICAL THERAPIST TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY TO STUDENTS RECEIVING HOME INSTRUCTION
Approve district Physical Therapist, Dr. Lori Saunders, to provide physical therapy during the school day to students receiving home instruction per their IEP’s, at no additional cost to the district, for the 2021-2022 school year.
L. Policy Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration:
POL-1. POLICY 1648.14 – SAFETY PLAN FOR HEALTHCARE SETTINGS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS (NEW).
Approve Policy 1648.14 – Safety Plan for Healthcare Settings in School Buildings, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-2. POLICY 2425 – EMERGENCY VIRTUAL OR REMOTE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (NEW)
Approve Policy 2425 – Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-3. POLICY 5751 – SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS
Approve Policy 5751 – Sexual Harassment of Students, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-4. REGULATION 5751 – SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS
Approve Regulation 5751 – Sexual Harassment of Students, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
M. Residency Committee Resolutions:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Residency Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:
R-1. APPROVE LIST OF STUDENTS REMOVED FROM ROLLS
Approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [four (4) students exited the month of October 2021 (3 from elementary, 1 from secondary) or a total of eight (8) students for the 2021-2022 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
R-2. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
Approval to remove student #268324 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.
R-3. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
Approval to remove student #321336 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.
R-4. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
Approval to remove student #341330 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.
R-5. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
Approval to remove student #301307 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.
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.
P. Unfinished Business:
Q. New Business:
R. Comments from the Public:
S. Adjournment
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