By diane_cappiello |
Executive Session - 7:00 p.m.; Regular Meeting - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education, at the Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – May 17, 2022
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Mission Statement
EXECUTIVE SESSION
E. Comments from Public on Resolutions
F. Approval of Minutes:
- March 8, 2022 – worksession
- March 8, 2022 – executive session
- March 22, 2022 – regular meeting
- March 22, 2022 – executive session
G. Communications:
REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION – LIVINGSTON SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
Request from the Township of Union Education Foundation requesting the use of Livingston School playground on June 4, 2022 for a Family Fun Health Fundraising Program (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION– PARKHURST
Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave from Jennifer Parkhurst, school counselor-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, through May 31, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – WOJCIK
Request for extension of paid medical leave from Karen Wojcik, 12-month secretary-special services/Hamilton, new return date June 15, 2022.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – RESTREPO-AYALA
Letter of resignation from Annya Restrepo-Ayala, Spanish teacher-Franklin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2022.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – FRICKE
Letter of resignation from Britini Fricke, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, effective April 26, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – LEWIS
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Mary Lewis, librarian media specialist-Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MARSILLO
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Aldo Marsillo, Assistant Transportation Manager-Transportation Department, effective August 31, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – PERDICOLOGOS
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Anna Perdicologos, bus aide-Transportation Department, effective July 1, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – VICIDOMINI
Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA medical leave from Julia Vicidomini, 12-month secretary-UHS Attendance, May 3, 2022-May 31, 2022.
REQUEST FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE DIVISION
Request from Department of Public Safety Fire Division for a donation of a 16-passenger bus from the Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – GRAUL
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Kathleen Graul, 10-month secretary-Burnet Middle School, May 11, 2022-June 30, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – GEORGE
Request for extension of unpaid FMLA from Sheren George, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, through May 31, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – STANDAL
Request for update to current intermittent leave under FMLA; extension of consecutive FMLA followed by unpaid non-FMLA from Laura Standal, special education teacher-Washington Elementary School, through June 30, 2022.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – COHEN
Letter of resignation from Amanda Cohen, science teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective June 3, 2022.
H Superintendent’s Report:
1. State of the Schools – Unions Journey to Excellence; The Strategic Plan
2. Student Spotlight – Connecticut Farms, Livingston and
Jefferson Elementary Schools
3. Spotlight on County Teachers of the Year
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 on May 10, 2022 worksession (Report of HIB – April 27-May 10, 2022.
E-1A. Agenda item approved on May 10, 2022 regular mtg (Affirm Superintendent’s Determination of HIB – April 13-26, 2022.
E-1-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period May 11, 2022 to May 17, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
E-2. APPROVE BATTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ESY PROGRAM
Approve the use of Battle Hill Elementary School for Extended School Year Program (ESY), ESY Services, CST testing and/or home instruction (July 2022) in case of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School being unavailable for use during July 2022 due to construction.
E-3. APPROVE NJSIAA MEMBERSHIP
Approve the membership and dues for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for Union High School Athletic Department for the 2022-2023 school year, 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, 2022 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated April 30, 2022 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, 2022 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, 2022 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 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 |
Union High School | 2227/Senior Class | C&R Graphics – senior flair for Class of 2022 | $4,875.00 |
Union High School | Peer Ambassadors | Stitch America – uniform shirt for Peer Ambassadors leadership Program | $2,500.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2049/NHS | NASSP – stoles for members | $1,800 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2227/Senior Class | C&R Graphics – Banners to display at UHS and Town for Class of 2022 graduates | $1,097.00 |
Union High School | 2077/Music/Theatre | 11thourDesign – creative design, marketing, advertising for Kiss Me Kate | $10,390.00 |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Chamber of Commerce – student TBD | $2,500* |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Chamber of Commerce – student TBD | $2,500* |
Union High School | 2018/Senior Awards | Crystal Scretchen Memorial Award-Battle Hill PTA-student TBD | $1,000.00 |
Kawameeh Middle School | 17/Music | Creations by Sahm – t-shirts for music students for Memorial Day Parade | $1,700.00 |
Kawameeh Middle School | 41/musical production | Creations by Sahm – musical production t-shirts | $1,275.00 |
Kawameeh Middle School | 41/musical production | Hummel – playbills/posters for musical | $2,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Kawameeh Middle School | 41/musical production | Audio Inc. – audio equipment rentals and crew members | $4,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Kawameeh Middle School | 41/musical production | Production Associates – lighting and set design for musical | $6,150.00 |
*Originally approved by Board on 3/22/2022 - for $1,000 each; Chamber of Commerce increased awards to $2,500 each.
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 |
Wacky Hat Wednesday | May 25, 2022 | UHS/Ski Club – to raise funds for Ski Club trips |
Drink/Bank Sale | May 18 through June 2022 | UHS/Ski Club – to raise moneys for Ski Club trips |
Bed, Bath and Beyond Registry | May 18 through June 2022 | UHS/Club TESSLO/Unified Club – to supply materials for CBI program |
Cookie/Candy Sale | May 18 through June 2023 | UHS/Girls Tennis Team – to raise moneys for end of year party and swag for team |
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 |
Shutterfly, LLC | Burnet Middle School | $2,907.68 |
Shutterfly, LLC | Jefferson School | $1,588.85 |
Union Plaza Diner and John Basilone Marine Detachment | Special Services Department for special services picnic at Rabkin Park - June 8, 2022 (rain date June 15, 2022* | Food and services |
*Due to supply chain issues, diner requested the the May 20th date and May 24th rain date be moved to June 2022.
F-13. APPROVE CHANGE TO PERKINS SECONDARY PROGRAMS
Approve the Township of Union School District will not apply for funds allocated under the Perkins Secondary programs for the 2022-2023 school year due to Perkins V program constraints.
F-14. 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 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-15. APPROVE TUITION RATES FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Approve the following tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year.
Preschool (full day) $13,302.00
Kindergarten $13,302.00
Grades 1 through 5 $15,140.00
Grades 6 through 8 $14,709.00
Grades 9 through 12 $15,461.00
LLD $16,501.00
M.D. $19,831.00
B.D. $26,835.00
Autism $17,168.00
Part-time Preschool Handicapped $0.00
Full-time Preschool Handicapped $13,979.00
F-16. 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 2022-2023 school year at an annual fee of $28,500, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-17. APPROVE LEARNWELL – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION
Approve teachers employed through LearnWell to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2022-2023 school year in an amount not to exceed $10,000 [Account #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-18. APPROVE MORRIS UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION
Approve Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC) to provide (a) physical therapy - $220/hr.; (b) occupational therapy - $200/hr.; (c) speech therapy - $235/hr.; (d) personal aides for ESY - $7,383.33 each; (e) personal aides – 10 months: $72,727.00 each, in accordance with the students’ IEPs, not to exceed $530,000 for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-19. APPROVE PLATT PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES -PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION
Approve Platt Psychiatric Associate to provide basic student in-office psychiatric consultation at the rate of $1,000.00 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 2022-2023 school year (not to exceed $14,000.00) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the h ands of each Board member.
F-20. APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR NEW JERSEY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Approve the applications for the New Jersey Inclusive Education Technical Assistance Project (NJIETA) for pre-k technical assistance to schools on inclusive education for Battle Hill, Connecticut Farms, Franklin, Hannah Caldwell, Livingston and Washington Elementary Schools on the topic of Preschool Inclusion 101 during the 2022-2023 School Year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-21. APPROVE COUNSELING CENTERS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
Approve Counseling Centers for Human Development for mental health screen (#90791-initial diagnostic interview) at the rate of $225.00 per screening (not to exceed $5,000.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-22. APPROVE THE FAMILY CENTER AT MONTCLAIR – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
Approve The Family Center at Montclair for mental health screenings at the rate of $150.00 per screening and $850.00 for psychiatric evaluation (not to exceed $7,500.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19 (7074)], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-23. APPROVE EPIC HEALTH SERVICES – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Epic Health Services Inc. d/b/a Avenna Healthcare, to provide nursing services, at the rate of $70.00 for RN and $60.00 for LPN, as well as provide nursing transportation services at the rate of $150.00 per trip (not to exceed $244,950.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
Approve Epic Health Services Inc. d/b/a Avenna Healthcare, to provide nursing services, at the rate of $70.00 for RN and $60.00 for LPN, as well as provide nursing transportation services at the rate of $150.00 per trip (not to exceed $244,950.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-24. APPROVE ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES – EVALUATIONS
Approve Advancing Opportunities to conduct assistive technology and augmentative communication (AAC) evaluations for district students: (a) assistive technology - $1,200.00 per evaluation and (b) augmentative communication - $1,400.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $4,600.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-25. APPROVE CBI PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS - CBI
Approve establishment of petty cash accounts for costs associated with students’ IEP driven Community Based Instruction (CBI) at the following schools for the 2022-2023 school year: (a) Hannah Caldwell Elementary School – Extended School Year Program - $1,000.00, (b) Burnet Middle School - $1,050.00, (c) Kawameeh Middle School - $1,050.00 and (d) Union High School - $7,400.00.
F-26. APPROVE FRONTLINE
Approve Frontline, the district’s program for application tracking, absence and time attendance, professional growth, special education and intervention, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-27. APPROVE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS – THERAPEUTIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Approve Effective School Solutions (ESS) to provide therapeutic mental health services through licensed professionals to students in our district for the 2022-2023 school year, not to exceed $630,050.00, 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 2021-2022 fiscal year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
K. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:
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 2021-2022 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 2022-2023 school year, in accordance 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, 2022 to June 30, 2022: (a) Parette Somjen Architects LLC and (b) EI Associates.
O-4. APPROVE ENGINEERS OF RECORD
Approve Engineers of Record for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023: (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, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
O-6. APPROVE LEGAL SERVICES – FLORIO, PERRUCCI, STEINHARDT, CAPPELLI,
TIPTON & TAYLOR, LLC
Approve the law firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli, Tipton & Taylor as the Board Attorney for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-7. APPROVE PROPERTY/CASUALTY/WORKERS COMPENSATION BROKERAGE SERVICE - FAIRVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY
Approve Fairview Insurance Agency as the property/casualty/workers’ compensation brokerage service for the district for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
O-8. APPROVE HEALTHCARE BROKER
Approve Willis Towers Watson, as healthcare broker, for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
O-9. APPROVE JDM CONSULTANT SERVICES
Approve JDM Consultant Services for interim facilities and construction management services.
O-10. APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION – LIVINGSTON SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
Approve request from the Township of Union Education Foundation requesting the use of Livingston School playground on June 4, 2022 for a Family Fun Health Fundraising Program (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-11. REQUEST FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE DIVISION
Approve request from Department of Public Safety Fire Division for a donation of a 16-passenger bus from the Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
M. 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 RESIDENCY INVESTIGATORS – SUMMER 2022
Approve residency investigators to work during summer 2022 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) Dan Hodge – 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($20/hr.).
P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Eff. Date | Reason | Notes |
Annya Restrepo-Ayala | Spanish teacher | Franklin | 6/30/2022 | Resignation | Adequate contractual notice given |
Britini Fricke | Teacher | Franklin | 4/26/2022 | Resignation | Resignation date accepted |
Mary Lewis | Librarian media specialist | Kawameeh | 7/1/2022 | Retirement | Adequate contractual notice given |
Aldo Marsillo | Assistant Transportation Manager | Transportation Dept. | 8/31/2022 | Retirement | Adequate contractual notice given |
Anna Perdicologos | Bus aide | Transportation Dept | 7/1/2022 | Retirement | Adequate contractual notice given |
Amanda Cohen | Science teacher | KMS | 6/3/2022 | Resignation | Resignation date accepted |
P-4. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Leave Dates | Leave Type | Notes |
Jennifer Parkhurst | School counselor | Connecticut Farms | Extension thru 5/31/2023 Return date: 6/1/2023 | Unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave | FMLA/NJFLA Entitlement exhausted; org leave began 4/6/2021 |
Karen Wojcik | 12-month secretary | Special services/ Hamilton | Extension Return date: 6/15/2022 | Paid medical leave | Org. leave began 6/15/2021 |
Julia Vicidomini | Attendance | UHS | 5/30/22-5/31/2022 Return date: 6/1/2022 | Unpaid/non-FMLA medical leave | FMLA entitlement exhausted |
Kathleen Graul | 10-month secretary | BMS | Intermittent 5/11/2022-6/30/22 | Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA | FMLA/NJFLA not to exceed 12 weeks |
Sheren George | Paraprofessional | BMS | Extension thru 5/31/2022 Return date: 6/1/2022 | Extension of unpaid FMLA | FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks; org leave began 3/14/2022 |
Laura Standal | Special education teacher | Washington | Extension thru 6/30/2022 | Update to current intermittent leave under FMLA; extension of consecutive FMLA followed by unpaid non-FMLA | FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks |
P-5. APPROVE TREASURER OF MONEYS – JENNIFER SEMLER
Approve the reappointment of Jennifer Semler as Treasurer of School Moneys for the 2022-2023 school year at an annual salary of $4,900.00.
P-6. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER – AWARDING CONTRACTS
Approve Yolanda Koon as Affirmative Action Officer for awarding contracts for the 2022-2023 school year under P.L. 1975, c. 127, at no cost to the district.
P-7. APPROVE CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS – KOON
Approve the appointment of Yolanda Koon as Custodian of School Records for the 2022-2023 school year, at no cost to the district.
P-8. APPROVE QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT – KOON
Approve Yolanda Koon as Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the 2022-2023 school year, at no cost to the district.
P-9. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – BENAQUISTA
Approve the Employment Contract of Gerald Benaquista, Assistant Superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-10. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – KOON
Approve the Employment Contract of Yolanda Koon, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-11. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – PEREZ
Approve the Employment Contract of Dr. Gretel Perez, Assistant Superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-12. APPROVE VOLUNTEER – UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Approve Catherine Brumfield (former employee) to volunteer at Union High School for the 2021-2022 school year.
N. Policy Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration:
POL-1. APPROVE POLICY 3233 – POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Approve Policy 3233 – Political Activities, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-2. APPROVE POLICY 5460 – HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Approve Policy 5460 – High School Graduation, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-3. APPROVE POLICY 9560 – ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL SURVEYS
Approve Policy 9560 – Administration of School Surveys, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-4. APPROVE POLICY 9181 – VOLUNTEER ATHLETIC COACHES AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY ADVISORS/ASSISTANTS
Approve Policy 9181 – Volunteer Athletic Coaches and Co-Curricular Activity Advisors Assistants, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O. 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 [three (3) students exited the month of April 2022 (3 from high school) or a total of thirty-three (33) students for the 2021-2022 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and one (1) students who will be allowed to complete the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
R-2. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
Approval to remove student #256053 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 #236057from 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 #241335 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.
APPROVE TO CONTINUE SUSPENSIONS
Approve to continue the suspensions of Student Nos. 230598, 230845, 240560, 228196, 230050, 228168, 220511, 218062, 210527, 226044 from in school instruction pending a hearing by the Board on May 23, 2022.
P. Technology Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Technology Committee presents the following resolution for the Board’s consideration:
T-1. ACCEPT EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND FUNDING
Accept Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding commitment in the amount of $931,200.00 for the submission of reimbursement of equipment and services allowed through the ECF Program (no cost to the district), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
T-2. APPROVE RECYCLING OF DEVICES
Approve list of devices for recycling, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
Q. 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.
R. Unfinished Business:
S. New Business:
T. Comments from the Public:
U. Executive Session
V. Adjournment
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