Regular Meeting, November 22, 2022 at 7 p.m., UHS/Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 07:00 pm

Regular Meeting, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 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 22, 2022

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 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 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 – Jefferson School

I. Education/Student Discipline Committee Resolutions:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Education/Student Discipline Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

E-1. Agenda item approved at November 15, 2022 worksession (Affirm HIB) – October 12, 2022 to October 18, 2022.

E-1A. Agenda item reported at November 15, 2022 worksession (Report on HIB) – October 19, 2022 to November 15, 2022

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

Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods October 19, 2022 to November 15, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-1-1A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB

Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period November 16, 2022 to November 22, 2022, 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. Approved at November 15, 2022 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 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
Ornament Sale	November 16-20, 2022	Franklin – to offset fees associated with kindergarten spring field trip

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, at the rate of $171.00/hr. (not to exceed $20,691.00), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

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 and 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.

F-34. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF IDEA GRANT AMENDMENT 1

Approve submission of FY 2023 IDEA Grant Amendment 1 to allocate the $28,531.00 unexpended nonpublic funds from the FY 2022 IDEA Grant.

F-35. APPROVE CROSSLINKS HOME HEALTH AND STAFFFING – NURSING SERVICES

Approve Crosslinks Home Health and Staffing to providing nursing services at the rate of $75.00/hr. for RN and $61.00/hr. for LPN (not to exceed $90,000.00) 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-36. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – ZETA NU LAMBDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.
Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the district and Zeta Nu Lamba Education Foundation, Inc. (aka P.A.C.E. Foundation) for the following workshops: (a) Adopt-A-Block-July 22, 2023, (b) Statewide Phone Bank Call Out (June 2023), (c) Food Pantry Volunteering (November 23, 2023), (d) Etiquette Development (January 28, 2023), and (e) Get Home Safe (May 13, 2023), in the amount of $2,000.00, 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.

O-2. APPROVE REQUEST FROM CROSSROADS – BATTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM

Approve 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 (final 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.