By diane_cappiello |
Regular Meeting, Tuesday, December 20, 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 – DECEMBER 20, 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. October 11, 2022 – worksession
2. October 11, 2022 – executive session
3. October 18, 2022 – regular meeting
4. October 18, 2022 – executive session #1
5. October 18, 2022 – executive session #2
G. Communications:
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – KRUPA
Request for extension of paid medical leave from Connie Krupa, Accountant-Special Education Department, new return date January 16, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – TOBIN
Request for paid medical leave from Susan Tobin, teacher-Washington Elementary School, October 11, 2022-December 4, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – McCULLOH
Request for paid medical leave from Sara McCulloh, Child Study Team-Union High School, November 4, 2022-December 22, 2022.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – ZURKA
Request for intermittent leave from Christine Zurka, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, November 18, 2022-May 17, 2023.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – ERICKSON
Request for intermittent leave from Lisa Erickson, teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, December 5, 2022-June 30, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – MELCHIONNA
Request for extension of paid medical leave from Antonella Melchionna, part-time accountant-Business Office, November 7, 2022-January 13, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SIBILIA
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Maria Sibilia, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, January 23, 2023-May 14, 2023; return date May 15, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NICKELS
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Nicole Nickels, preschool instruction coach -districtwide, May 1, 2022-June 20, 2023; return date September 1, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – MENDES OLIVEIRA
Request for extension of unpaid FMLA leave from Jessica Mendes Oliveira, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, new return date January 25, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – GUNDERSON
Request for extension of unpaid leave from Jamie Gunderson, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, new return date September 1, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – LAM
Request for unpaid leave, followed by paid child rearing leave, followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Christina Lam, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, November 28, 2022-May 2, 2023; return date May 3, 2023.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SUPINO
Request for intermittent leave from Judy Supino, teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, November 29, 2022-June 30, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – AMES VELOZ
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Shaunte Ames Veloz, teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, January 17, 2023-May 29, 2023; return date May 30, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – BLASI
Request for extension of unpaid leave from Regina Blasi, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School; new return date April 3, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MIELES
Request for paid leave, followed by unpaid leave from Maritza Mieles, teacher-Union High School, December 7, 2022-January 12, 2023; return date January 13, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DAMJANOVI
Request for paid medical leave from Lisa Damjanovi, teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, November 22, 2022-December 23, 2022; return date January 3, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HAQQ MUHAMMAD
Request for paid FMLA leave from Anisah Haqq Muhammad, media specialist-Franklin Elementary School, November 16, 2022-December 5, 2022.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NIGRO
Request for paid medical leave from Leslie Nigro, teacher-Jefferson School, December 7, 2022-January 18, 2023.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – WEBER
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Patricia Weber, teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, October 11, 2022-June 30, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ANTOINE
Letter of resignation from Elise Antoine, paraprofessional-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective December 12, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CARRERO
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Kristen Carrero-teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective January 1, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – COLMAN
Letter of resignation from Atiya Colman, bus driver-Transportation Department, effective November 15, 2022.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – DETJEN
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Laura Detjen, French teacher-Union High School, effective March 1, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – RUSSO
Letter of resignation from Jennifer Russo, school psychologist-Kawameeh Middle School, effective January 18, 2023.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – WILSON
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Virginia Wilson, paraprofessional-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective January 1, 2023.
LETTER RESCINDING RESIGNATION – MANDERICHIO
Letter rescinding resignation from Stephanie Manderichio, teacher-Jefferson School.
H. Superintendent’s Report:
1. State of the Schools
2. Student Spotlight – Burnet Middle 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-1A. Agenda item approved at December 13, 2022 worksession (Affirm Superintendent Determination of HIB – November 16, 2022 to November 22, 2022)
E-1. Agenda item reported at December 13, 2022 worksession (Superintendent Report of HIB – November 23, 2022 to December 13, 2022)
E-1-1. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period November 23, 2022 to December 13, 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 December 14, 2022 to December 20, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
E-2. APPROVE HOME SCHOOLED STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Approve E.H., a high school student who is home schooled, to participate in the high school spring sports program.
E-3. APPROVE NJDOE THREE-YEAR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OPERATIONAL PLAN
Approve the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Division of Early Childhood Education Services Three-Year Preschool Program Operational Plan (2023-2026), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-4. APPROVE UNION HIGH SCHOOL TRIP TO SOUTH KOREA – JULY 2023
Approve Union High School trip to South Korea in July 2023 for students interested, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
E-5. Agenda item approved at December 13, 2022 worksession (Reinstatement of Student to EDP Program)
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 November 30, 2022 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated November 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 November 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 November 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. Agenda item approved at December 13, 2022 worksession (Districtwide Student Field Trips).
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 |
Union High School | 46/Key Club | Giving Bean – funds raised to pay for Key Club convention costs | $2,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2077/Theatre | Squeek Lights-lighting equipment rental for musical | $5,670.00 |
Union High School | 2033/Music | Steve Weiss Music – purchase items for marching band | $7,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2033/Music | Sweetwater – purchase items for marching band | $3,500.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2033/Music | Harbor Freight – purchase items for marching band | $1,500.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2077/Theatre | Cameron Filepas Lighting Design – lighting design, load-in, hang, focus and technician for High School Musical | $3,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2045/Music/UHSPAC | WorldStrides - UHSPAC trip to Washington, DC-UHS in the Heritage Festival | $80,000.00 (not to exceed) |
Union High School | 2033/Music | Legends Performing Arts – purchase items for marching band | $1,100.00 |
Kawameeh Middle School | 41/Musical Production | Music Theatre International – purchase play rights and other materials for spring musical | $1,232.00 |
Union High School | 2077/Theatre | Audio Inc. – equipment rental and engineer for High School Musical | $6,988.58 |
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 |
Mr. UHS | December 2022 through June 2023 | UHS/Senior Class – to raise funds for senior class activities and events |
Halfway to Graduation Penny Wards | December 2022 through June 2023 | UHS/Senior Class – to raise funds for senior class activities and events |
Senior Lawn Signs | December 2022 through June 2023 | UHS/Senior Class – to raise funds for senior class activities and events |
Senior Class T-Shirt Sale | December 2022 through June 2023 | UHS/Senior Class – to raise funds for senior class activities and events |
Fashion Show | December 2022 through June 2023 | UHS/Senior Class – to raise funds for senior class activities and events |
Clothing Sale | December 21, 2022 - January 2, 2023 | UHS/Basketball – to raise funds for team activities, dinners, breakfasts, senior night, etc. |
Water, Snacks and Candy Sales | December 2022 through June 2023 | UHS/Cheerleading – to raise funds to meet team needs for camp, stunt clinic, tumbling classes, future competitions and end of season celebration |
Bake Sale | January 3, 2023 through June 2023 | UHS/Cheerleading - to raise funds to meet team needs for camp, stunt clinic, tumbling classes, future competitions and end of season celebration |
Winter Showcase | December 2022 through January 6, 2023 | UHS/Advanced Musical Theatre – to raise funds student directed productions |
PBSIS Rewards | December 15, 2022-December 23, 2022 | Jefferson/PBSIS – to raise funds for PBSIS rewards (holiday movie and treats) |
Snack Sale | February 2023 | UHS/Asian Student Alliance – to raise funds for upcoming events |
Giving Bean Coffee Fundraiser | December 28, 2022-April 1, 2023 | UHS/Key Club – to raise funds for district convention |
Talent Show/Dance-A-Thon | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Pajama Days/Spirit Week Special Days | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Photo Backdrop Pics/Photo Scavenger Hunt | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Pretzel/Hot Chocolate Sale | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Penny Wars/Guessing Game Jars | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Pasta Night/Karaoke Night | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Car Wash | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
GRAMS (Holiday, Candy, Birthday) | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Movie Night | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Turkey Trot/Cupid Shuffle/Color Run | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Bake Sale | December 20, 2022-June 2023 (weekly) | KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events, apparel and 8th grade dance |
Product Sales | 12/15/2022-1/3/2023 | BMS/Band/Chorus/Orchestra – to raise funds for High Note Festival trip and competition |
Light Up Hallway; Valentines Telegrams, Read-a-Thon, Walk-a-Thon, Flower Petal Pots, Bake Sale, Dress Like Your Favorite Storybook Character | December 1, 2022-June 15, 2023 | Washington/Student Counsel – to raise funds for charity-philanthropic causes |
School Store | December 20, 2022-June 30, 2023 | Washington/Student Council – to raise funds for charity – philanthropic causes |
Gatorade Product Sale | December 21, 2022-June 21, 2023 | UHS/Student Trainer – to raise funds for student scholarship, supplies, end of year school party |
Bake Sales | January 4-May 25, 2023 | Jefferson School – to raise funds to offset field trip costs |
Coin Wars | January 4-May 25, 2023 | Jefferson School – to raise funds to offset field trip costs |
Bella Calendar | December 21-31, 2022 | Battle Hill – to raise funds for tot lot repairs |
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 | Livingston Elementary School | $1,745.11 |
NJ Wrestling Official Association | Union High School Wrestling Club | $1,000.00 |
Shutterfly, LLC | Washington Elementary School | $2,860.88 |
Shutterfly, LLC | Washington Elementary School | $1,863.10 |
Lisa Krauze, Media Specialist-KMS | Kawameeh Middle School | Donation of Books |
PEPSICO – PepsiCo Beverage Sales | Union High School | $406.78 |
F-13. APPROVE PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – 2022-2023
Approve parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending First Children at the rate of $20.00 per day (not to exceed $4,200.00) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
F-14. ACCEPT GRANT AWARD – MARK SCHONWETTER HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Accept the grant award in the amount of $750.00 from the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation for the 2022-2023 school year (funding to be used to create a Holocaust Resource Lending Library at both middle schools).
F-15. APPROVE LOBEE LEARNING – INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS
Approve Lobee Learning to perform twenty (20) live virtual instructional sessions (Curiosity Connection) for students participating in the STEM Program at the following schools: (a) Franklin Elementary School and (b) Jefferson School for the 2022-2023 school year; at a cost of $2,500.00 (paid through ARP ESSER Account extension 19960).
F-16. APPROVE NEW JERSEY PEDIATRIC FEEDING ASSOCIATES – FEEDING EVALUATIONS
Approve New Jersey Pediatric Feeding Associates LLC to provide a feeding evaluation at the rate of $850.00 per evaluation and feeding training at the rate of $200.00 per student for the 2022-2023 school year (not to exceed $2,100.00) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-17. APPROVE NJTIP AT RUTGERS – TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
Approve NJTIP at Rutgers to provide travel instruction (bus-train) per students’ IEPs for the 2022-2023 school year (not to exceed $14,600.00 [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-18. APPROVE LIVING WATER WELL INC. – PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS
Approve Living Water Well Inc. to coordinate five (5) parent engagement workshops at Union High School for the 2022-2023 school year; total cost - $1,250.00 [paid through Title I Union High School funds; Account extension #16889], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-19. Agenda item approved at December 13, 2022 worksession (Rate Adjustment-ATC Healthcare Services-LPN Services
F-20. APPROVE INCREASE IN CBI PETTY CASH – BURNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Approve the increase in petty cash allotted for costs associated with students’ IEP driven Community Based Instruction (CBI) for the 2022-2023 school year to $1,800.00 at the following school: Burnet Middle School (increase of $750.00)
F-21. APPROVE RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR LOCAL RECREATION IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Approve resolution to apply for the FY2023 Local Recreation Improvement Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to be used for the improvement and repair of a school playground within the district, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-22. 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-23. APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Approve Settlement Agreement between Y.E. and the Township of Union Board of Education, in connection with the non-public 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. REPORT ON OFFICIAL REPORT OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION
Report on the Official Report of the annual school election held on November 8, 2022 as follows (report only, no vote required):
Three-year term: Mary Lynn Williams 6,101
Nancy Minneci 5,850
Dicxiana Carbonell 5,538
Ronnie McDowell 4,545
Guy A. Francis 4,537
April Y. Carter 4,246
Grisel Morales 1,894
Write-in 101
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. Agenda item approved at December 13, 2022 worksession (Personnel Actions-New Hires)
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 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 |
Iberca Jimenez | Substitute custodian | $16.00/hr. |
P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Eff. Date | Reason | Resignations/Retirements approvals are subject to contractual notice to be given accordingly. |
Elise Antoine | Paraprofessional | Hannah Caldwell | 12/12/2022 | Resignation | |
Kristen Carrero | Teacher | Hannah Caldwell | 1/1/2023 | Retirement | |
Atiya Colman | Bus Driver | Transp. Dept | 11/15/2022 | Resignation | |
Laura Detjen | French teacher | UHS | 3/1/2023 | Retirement | |
Jennifer Russo | School psychologist | KMS | 1/18/2023 | Resignation | |
Virginia Wilson | Paraprofessional | Connecticut Farms | 1/1/2023 | Retirement | |
Stephanie Manderichio | Teacher | Jefferson | Rescinding Resignation | Resignation approved 10/18/22 |
P-4. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
Name | Position | Location | Leave Dates | Leave Type | Notes |
Susan Tobin | Teacher | Washington | 10/11/2022-12/4/2022 | Paid medical leave | |
Sara McCulloh | CST | UHS | 11/4/2022-12/22/2022 | Paid medical leave | |
Christine Zurka | Paraprofessional | Battle Hill | 11/18/2022-5/17/2023 | Intermittent leave | |
Lisa Erickson | Teacher | Battle Hill | 12/5/2022-6/30/2023 | Intermittent leave | |
Antonella Melchionna | P/T accountant | Business Office | 11/7/2022-1/13/2023 | Extension of paid medical leave | |
Maria Sibilia | Teacher | Livingston | 1/23/2023-5/14/2023 return date 5/15/2022 | Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently) | |
Nicole Nickels | Preschool instructional coach | Districtwide | 5/1/2022-6/20/23 Return date 9/1/2023 | Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently) | |
Jessica Mendes Oliveira | Teacher | Franklin | New return date 1/25/2023 | Extension of unpaid FMLA leave | |
Jamie Gunderson | Teacher | Connecticut Farms | New return date 9/1/2023 | Extension of unpaid leave | |
Christina Lam | Teacher | Connecticut Farms | 11/28/2022-5/2/2022 return date 5/3/2023 | Unpaid leave followed by paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) | |
Judy Supino | Teacher | Battle Hill | 11/29/2022-6/30/2023 | Intermittent leave | |
Shaunte Ames Veloz | Teacher | Kawameeh | 1/17/2023-5/29/2023 return date 5/30/2023 | Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently) | |
Regina Blasi | Teacher | Connecticut Farms | New return date 4/3/2023 | Extension of unpaid leave | |
Maritza Mieles | Teacher | UHS | 12/7/2022-1/12/2023 Return date 1/13/2023 | Paid leave followed by unpaid leave | |
Lisa Damjanovi | Teacher | Kawameeh | 11/22/2022-12/23/2022 Return date 1/3/2023 | Paid medical leave | |
Anisah Haqq Muhammad | Media specialist | Franklin | 11/16/2022-12/5/2022 | Paid FMLA leave | |
Leslie Nigro | Teacher | Jefferson | 12/7/2022-1/18/2023 | Paid medical leave | |
Patricia Weber | Teacher | Battle Hill | 10/11/2022-6/30/2023 | Intermittent Leave |
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.
N. Policy Committee:
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 [four (4) students exited the month of November 2022 (3 from elementary and 1 from secondary) or a total of fourteen (14) students for the 2022-2023 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 #318237 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 #330807 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 #320819 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 #290340 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:
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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