By diane_cappiello |
Worksession, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education at the Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083. Action will be taken.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSESSION AGENDA – November 15, 2022
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Mission Statement
E. Comments from Public on Resolutions in BOLD only
F. Approval of Minutes:
1. September 13, 2022 – worksession
2. September 13, 2022 – executive session #1
3. September 13, 2022 – executive session #2
4. September 20, 2022 – regular meeting
5. September 20, 2022 – executive session
G. Communications:
REQUEST FROM CROSSROADS – BATTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM
Request from Crossroads Christian Fellowship to use Battle Hill Elementary School gym for the volleyball/basketball 2023 season for the months of January, February, March and April from 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. every Thursday, beginning, January 5, 2023 through April 6, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DeLUCA
Request for paid medical leave from Frank DeLuca, social studies teacher-Union High School, October 19, 2022-November 13, 2022.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – LANG
Request for paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Ann Lang, preschool teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, October 10, 2022-June 30, 2023.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – MARTINEZ
Request for paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Marisol Martinez, Confidential Administrative Assistant-Central Office, October 13, 2022-December 7, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MATOS
Request for paid medical leave from Ivone Matos, ESL teacher-Franklin and Hannah Caldwell Elementary Schools, November 18, 2022-December 4, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – PETROU
Request for extension of unpaid leave of absence from Lauren Petrou, ESL teacher-Jefferson School and Union High School, December 9, 2022-June 20, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CARLIN
Request for paid medical leave from Donna Carlin, Confidential Administrative Assistant-Central Office, September 12, 2022-December 31, 2022.
Request for paid medical leave from Donna Carlin, Confidential Administrative Assistant-Central Office, September 12, 2022-December 31, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SUPINO
Request for paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA (if necessary) from Nicole Supino, speech therapist-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, November 14, 2022-February 11, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ALSTON
Letter of resignation from Natalie M. Alston, cafeteria/playground aide-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective October 22, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – DEL BUONO
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Anne Del Buono, cafeteria aide-Washington Elementary School, effective October 14, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – OSBORNE
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Amie Osborne, Science/special education teacher-Union High School, effective January 1, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – COLBERT
Letter of resignation from Oscar Colbert, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, effective November 1, 2022.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – WASHINGTON
Letter of resignation from Shaniquah Washington, part-time bus aide-Transportation Department, effective October 14, 2022.
H Superintendent’s Report:
1. State of the Schools - Presentation by UHS Principal Bossard and
Coordinator of Restorative Practice - Ms. Hajkowski
2. Student Spotlight
Coordinator of Restorative Practice - Ms. Hajkowski
2. Student Spotlight
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. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods October 12, 2022 to October 18, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-1A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period October 19, 2022 to November 15, 2022 (no incidences to report), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
E-2. 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, 2021-June 30, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-3. APPROVE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF TITLE I COMPARABILITY OF SERVICE REPORT
Approve submission and approval of Title I Comparability of Services Report for the 2022-2023 school year.
E-4. APPROVE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF TITLE I PERFORMANCE REPORT
Approve submission and approval of the Title I Performance Report for the 2021-2022 school year.
E-5. APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Approve Settlement Agreement for A.M., in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
J. Fiscal and Planning Committee Resolutions:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Fiscal and Planning Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:
F-1. TREASURER’S REPORT
That the Treasurer’s Report dated October 31, 2022 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated October 31, 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 October 31, 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 October 31, 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 2022-2023 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS
Approve the amended list of the 2022-2023 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 |
Washington Elementary School | 2004 | To reimburse money taken from Fund 20 account for playground equipment which was approved 12/21/21 for payment through account 2004/student counsel | $2,294.52 |
Union High School | 2077/Music/Theatre | Music Theatre International – to purchase performance license and material for UHSPAC spring production | $6,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2053/Student Council/ Senior Class | Amazon, Pirylis Distributors – Fashion Show Event | $1,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School/Athletic | 3202/Athletic | Galloping Hill Caterers – Hall of Fame Class of 2022 dinner on November 21, 2022 | $38,000.00 |
Union High School | 2053/Student Council | Amazon, Piryllis Distributors, Carr Event Productions – Harvest Dance | $1,000.00 (not to exceed) |
F-10. APPROVE 2022-2023 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST
Approval be given to amend the 2022-2023 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 |
Selling Snacks | November 16, 2022-June 20, 2023 | UHS/Play Unified and Club TESSLO – to raise funds for Play Unified Program and Unified Sports |
Seasonal/home decorations and personalized gift items sale | November 16, 2022-June 20, 2023 | UHS/Play Unified and Club TESSLO – to raise funds for Play Unified Program and Unified Sports |
Chocolate Bar Fundraiser | November 16, 2022-June 30, 2023 | UHS/Softball – to raise funds for program and end of season activities |
Double Good Popcorn-online sale | February 15-19, 2023 | UHS/Step Team – to raise funds for t-shirts, uniforms and competition expenses |
UHS Softball Gear-online sales | November 16, 2022-June 30, 2023 | UHS/Softball – to raise funds for program and end of season activities |
Chipotle Fundraiser | November 16, 2022-June 30, 2023 | UHS/Softball – to raise funds for program and end of season activities |
You’ve Been Thanked | November 16- 23, 2022 | Jefferson/PBSIS – to raise funds for PBSIS prizes |
Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser | November 14, 2022-June 16, 2022 | UHS/Dance Club – to raise funds to purchase dance team costumes and gear for competition |
Wacky Hat Wednesday | November 16, 2022 | UHS/Ski Club – to raise funds for the Ski Club trips (ski rentals and lift tickets) |
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Bar Fundraiser | November 20, 2022-December 20, 2022 | UHS/Ski Club – to raise funds for transportation to Hidden Valley Ski Report |
Taki/Chips Sale | November 2022-January 15, 2023 | UHS/Ski Club – to raise funds for transportation to Hidden Valley Ski Resort |
Cheesecake, Cookies, Pies Sale | November 22-December 30, 2022 | KMS/Music Department – to raise funds for annual Music Department trip to Dorney Park for competition |
Bake Sale (weekly) | November 23, 2022-June 20, 2023 | KMS/Art Club – to raise funds to cover cost of Art Show and field trip for Art Club |
T-Shirt Sale | November 23, 2022-April 1, 2023 | KMS/Musical Production – to raise funds for spring musical |
Program Ad Sales | January 1-March 24, 2023 | KMS/Musical Production – to raise funds for spring musical |
Play Costumes | November 23, 2022-April 1, 2023 | KMS/Musical Production – collect money to cover costs of student costumes for musical |
DVD Sales | November 23, 2022-May 1, 2023 | KMS/Musical Production – to raise funds to cover cost of DVD copies for each cast member |
Dress Down Day (KMS staff) | Various dates TBD – March 30, 2023 | KMS/Musical Production – to raise funds for spring musical |
Bake Sales (monthly) | November 23, 2022-April 1, 2023 | KMS/Musical Production – to raise funds for spring musical |
Candy/Soda Sales (monthly) | November 23, 2022-April 1, 2023 | KMS/Musical Production – to raise funds for spring musical |
Chipotle | Date TBD | KMS/Musical Production – to raise funds for spring musical |
Bake Sales (monthly) | November 23, 2022-June 20, 2022 | KMS/Nature Helpers – to raise funds to purchase club items |
Concessions for high school musical | December 9-11, 2022 | UHSPAC – to raise funds for UHSPAC productions |
Castle Fundraiser | December 2022-April 2023 | UHS/Hackers – to raise funds for UHS Hackathon |
World’s Finest Chocolates | December 2022-April 2023 | UHS/Hackers – to raise funds for UHS Hackers Club |
Bake Sale | December 2022 | UHS/Hackers – to raise funds to buy materials for future fundraisers |
Candy Sale | November 17, 2022-June 21, 2023 | UHS/Athletics – to raise funds for summer league game play, fall league and equipment |
Dress Down Day | December 15, 2022 | UHSPAC – to raise funds for UHSPAC productions |
Holiday Ornament Sale | November 28-December 22, 2022 | UHS/National Art Honor Society – to raise funds for induction ceremony and senior awards |
Harvest Dance | November 18, 2022 | UHS/Student Council – to provide students with a safe school event/activity |
Parking Spots | November 23, 2022-June 2023 | UHS/Senior Class - to raise funds for senior class activities and events |
Chipotle Dining to Donate | November 23, 2022-June 2023 | UHS/Senior Class - to raise funds for senior class activities and events |
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 |
Nancy Arthur | Union High School | Dishwasher #1-WhirlPool, Model WDF760SADT ($539.00) |
Lucille Brule | Union High School | Dishwasher #2-KitchenAid ($75.00) |
Anonymous (Donor Choose) | Hannah Caldwell | $250.00 |
Reading for Education | Washington Elementary School | $1,709.03 |
Union Plaza Diner | Special Services | Donation of food and services for Holiday Breakfast for district students |
John Basilone Marine Detachment | Special Services | Donation of gifts for district students at Holiday Breakfast |
F-13. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF NJSIG SAFETY GRANT
Approve acceptance of New Jersey Schools Insurance Group (NJSIG) Safety Grant in the amount of $40,381.00.
F-14. APPROVE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – MUJC
Approve Transportation Agreement between the district and the Morris-Union Jointure Commission, in the amount of $246,592.44, for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-15. APPROVE GOHEWEC HEALTHCARE – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Gohewec Healthcare to provide nursing services at the rate of $100.00/hr. for RN and $80.00/hr. for LPN (not to exceed $90,000.00) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19].
F-16. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – DAVID ADAMS AND URBAN ASSEMBLY SEL SPECIALISTS
Approve professional development by David Adams and Urban Assembly SEL Specialists on February 17, 2023 for a total cost of $5,000 (to be paid through Title II Account Extension 8434).
F-17. APPROVE THOMAS RICH LLC – SAFETY PRESENTATION
Approve Thomas Rich LLC to coordinate three (3) safety presentations on November 28, 2022 at Jefferson School for a total cost of $4,000.00 (to be paid through Title IV Funds Account Extension 8500).
F-18. APPROVE NONPUBLIC SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE PROGRAM SPENDING PLAN – UCESC
Approve the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program spending plan for St. Michael School located within the district for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-19. APPROVE JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES – EVALUATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
Approve Jewish Vocational Services to provide vocational evaluations at the rate of $975.00 per evaluation and vocational assessment with TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile (TTAP) at a rate of $1,075.00 per evaluation for the 2022-2023 school year (not to exceed $8,100.00) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-20. APPROVE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT – CLASS THREE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Approve Shared Services Agreement for Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO III) between the district and the Township of Union for the period 2020, 2021 and 2022 at the following rates: (a) 2020 - $30.00/hr., (b) 2021 - $31.22/hr. and (c) 2022 - $32.56/hr., in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-21. APPROVE A CARING CONNECTION – NURSING SERVICES
Approve A Caring Connection to provide nursing services, at the rate of $70.00/hr. for RN and $60.00/hr. for LPN (not to exceed $90,000.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Acct. #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-22. APPROVE SCHOOL-BASED APPLICATION AND ACCEPT AWARD AMOUNTS – PLAY UNIFIED
Approve the school-based application to Play Unified 2022-2023 Grant, Special Olympics, for the following schools, for the 2022-2023 school year, and accept the awarded amounts for each submission as listed below: (a) Union High School - $10,000.00, (b) Burnet Middle School - $4,000.00, (c) Kawameeh Middle School - $1,000.00, (d) Jefferson School - $1,000.00 and (e) Battle Hill Elementary School - $1,000.00, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
F-23. APPROVE LOBEE LEARNING – LIVE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION
Approve Lobee Learning to perform fifty (5) live virtual instructional “Curiosity Connection” sessions for students participating in the STEM Program at the following schools: (a) Battle Hill, (b) Connecticut Farms, (c) Hannah Caldwell, (d) Livingston and (e) Washington Elementary Schools, at a total cost of $6,250.00 [to be paid through the ARP ESSER Account extension 19960], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-24. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – K-5 TEACHERS
Approve professional development for all K-5 teachers using the i-Ready Classroom and i-Ready Math Core: Developing Mathematical Thinkers through Instructional Routines Session through the Curriculum Associates to be held throughout the 2022-2023 school year, at a cost not to exceed $12,500 [paid for through Title II funds with account extension 8434], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-25. APPROVE SALARIES PAID THROUGH ESEA GRANT
Approve 2022-2023 salaries paid through the ESEA Grant, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-26. APPROVE TEACHING WELL – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOK STUDY SESSION
Approve contract between Teaching Well and the district to provide additional professional development book study sessions on November 16, 2022, December 15, 2022 and February 27, 2023 to participating staff members, at a cost of $1,200.00 [paid for using Title II funds account extension 8434], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-27. APPROVE PRELIMINARY BUDGET CALENDAR
Approve preliminary budget calendar, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-28. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF AMENDMENT TO FY23 ESEA GRANT
Approve submission of amendment to FY23 ESEA Grant due to the FY22 ESEA carryover funds needing to be budgeted (pending State waiver approval) for the following amounts: (a) Title I-A - $206,573.00, (b) Title II - $15,550.00, (c) Title III - $953.00, (d) Title IV - $66,222.00; for a Total $289,298.00.
F-29. APPROVE RESOLUTION WITH TOWNSHIP OF UNION FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES
Approve resolution with the Township of Union for solid waste services and to approve the current Administration to pay for solid waste service from a previous interlocal agreement with the Township from 2019-2025 at a monthly rate of $12,500 (services have been rendered and verified), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-30. APPROVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY - SPECIAL SERVICES AUDIT
Approve Educational Services Commission of New Jersey to perform an audit of the special services department for the 2022-2023 school year, in the amount of $____________.
F.-31. APPROVE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION
Approve teachers employed through Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care to provide bedside instruction for district student(s) at Rutgers UBHC Child and Adolescent Inpatient Hospitalization Program 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-32. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-33. APPROVE ROBERT HALF TALENT SOLUTION – ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Approve Robert Half Talent Solution to provided skilled accounting and financial services at the rate of approx. $50- $55/hr. (on an as need basis & not to exceed $22,000.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-251-330-01-54-0060], 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 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
REQUEST FROM CROSSROADS – BATTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM
Request from Crossroads Christian Fellowship to use Battle Hill Elementary School gym for the volleyball/basketball 2023 season for the months of January, February, March and April from 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. every Thursday, beginning, January 5, 2023 through April 6, 2023, 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 SUBSTITUTE LISTS
Approve Substitute Lists for the 2022-2023 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.
Name | Position | Rate |
Jules Henribenson | Sub-custodian | $16.00 |
Frank Abrusci | Sub-custodian | $16.00 |
Vicente Garciarios | Sub-custodian | $16.00 |
Melida Alzate | Sub-custodian | $16.00 |
P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Eff. Date | Reason | approvals are subject to contractual notice to be given accordingly. |
Natalie M. Alston | Cafeteria/playground aide | Connecticut Farms | 10/22/2022 | Resignation | |
Anne Del Buono | Cafeteria aide | Washington | 10/14/2022 | Retirement | |
Amie Osborne | Science/special education teacher | UHS | 1/1/2023 | Retirement | |
Oscar Colbert | Part-time bus driver | Transp. Dept. | 11/1/2022 | Resignation | |
Shaniquah Washington | Part-time bus aide | Transp. Dept | 10/14/2022 | Resignation |
P-4. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Leave Dates | Leave Type | Notes |
Frank DeLuca | Social studies teacher | UHS | 10/19/2022-11/13/2022 | Paid medical leave | |
Ann Lang | Preschool teacher | Battle Hill | 10/10/2022-6/30/2023 | Paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA | |
Marisol Martinez | Confidential Administrative Assistant | Central Office | 10/13/2022-12/7/2022 | Paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA | |
Ivone Matos | ESL teacher | Franklin/ Hannah Caldwell | 11/18/2022-12/4/2022 | Paid medical leave | |
Lauren Petrou | ESL teacher | Jefferson/ UHS | 12/9/2022-6/20/2023 | Extension of unpaid leave of absence | |
Donna Carlin | Confidential Administrative Assistant | Central Office | 9/12/2022-12/31/2022 | Paid medical leave | |
Nicole Supino | Speech therapist | Connecticut Farms | 11/14/2022-February 11, 2023 | Paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA (if necessary) |
P-5. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS
Approve student teachers and internships for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-6. APPROVE UPDATED 2022-2023 HOURLY RATES LIST
Approve updated 2022-2023 Hourly Rates List, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
N. Policy Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration (First Reading):
POL-1. APPROVE POLICY 2425 – EMERGENCY VIRTUAL OR REMOTE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (M)
Policy 2425 – Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-2. APPROVE REGULATION 2425 – EMERGENCY VIRTUAL OR REMOTE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (M) (NEW)
Approve Regulation 2425 – Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-3. APPROVE POLICY 5512 – HARRASSMENT, INTIMIDATION OR BULLYING (M)
Approve Policy 5512 – Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-4. APPROVE POLICY 5700 – STUDENTS RIGHTS
Approve Policy 5700 – Students Rights, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-5. APPROVE POLICY 2415.50 – TITLE I – SCHOOL PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Approve Policy 2415.50 – Title I – School Parent and Family Engagement for the following schools (a) Franklin Elementary School, (b) Jefferson School, (c) Burnet Middle School and (d) Union High School, 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 [two (2) students exited the month of October 2022 (2 from high school) or a total of ten (10) students for the 2022-2023 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 #256540 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 #246581 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.
P. 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.
Q. Unfinished Business:
R. New Business:
S. Comments from the Public:
T. Executive Session
U. Adjournment
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