Executive Session-6:00 p.m.; Regular Meeting-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 of the Township of Union Board of Education, at the Administration Building, Union, New Jersey 07083.
The Board will open the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and go into executive (closed) session. The Board will return to public thereafter.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – AUGUST 15, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
1. Roll Call
2. Flag Salute
3. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
4. Mission Statement
5. Executive Session
6. Comments from Public on Resolutions
7. Approval of Minutes:
1. June 13, 2023 – worksession
2. June 13, 2023 – executive session #1
3. June 13, 2023 – executive session #2
4. June 27, 2023 – regular meeting
5. June 27, 2023 – executive session #1
6. June 27, 2023 – executive session #2
8. Communications:
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – LEMOS
Letter of resignation from Sandra Lemos, bus driver-Transportation Department, effective July 29, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ROBERTS
Letter of resignation from Monika Roberts, school counselor-Union High School, effective September 1, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ZAKRY
Letter of resignation from Amany Zakry, paraprofessional-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective August 2, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – STYPULKOWSKI
Letter of resignation from Eliza Stypulkowski, ESL teacher-Union High School, effective July 31, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – RAMOS
Letter of resignation from Judite Ramos, bus-aide-Transportation Department, effective July 29, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ZARRO
Letter of resignation from Gary Zarro, bus driver-Transportation Department, effective August 2, 2023.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CERCIELLO
Request for paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Luigi Cerciello, custodian-Livingston Elementary school, August 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – VINCENT
Request for paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Jaclyn Vincent, teacher-special education-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, September 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.
9. Superintendent’s Report:
1. HIB Report – Period 2 – January-June 2023 (2022-2023)
2. Student Safety Data System Report (SSDS) – Period 2 (2022-2023)
10. 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. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period July 19, 2023 to August 15, 2023 (no incidents to report) (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
Approve E.H. and M.H., high school students who are home schooled, to participate in the high school sports program for the 2023-2024 school year.
Approve Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Bi-Annual Report for period 2, January-June 2023, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
Approve the Student Safety Data System Report (formerly Violence and Vandalism Report) (SSDS) for period one (January 1-June 30, 2023) of the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
Approve Medical Services Handbook and School Health Standing Orders for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
11. 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-1A. TREASURER’S REPORT
That the Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2023 be accepted.
F-1B. TREASURER’S REPORT
That the Treasurer’s Report dated July 31, 2023 be accepted.
F-2A. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated June 30, 2023 be accepted.
F-2A-1. APPROVE INCREASE TO FY23 BUDGET 2022-2023 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS - $1,900,000.00
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A 13.3 section (d) appropriate surplus generated from State extraordinary aid excluded from the excess surplus calculation in the prebudget year in the amount of $1,900,000, the unbudgeted appropriations shall be used as follows: (a) Account # 11-000-270-518-01-19-0060 \ 7553 Contract Svc- Special Education retroactive for June 2023
F-2B. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated July 31, 2023 be accepted.
F-3A. CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT
F-3B. CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT
F-4A. APPROVE APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS
Approve appropriation transfers in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-4B. 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 AGREEMENT WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF UNION COUNTY
Approve agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Union County for the 2023-2024 winter swim season ($15,000.00), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-7. APPROVE DISTRICTWIDE STUDENT FIELD TRIPS
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 2023-2024 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS
Approve the amended list of the 2023-2024 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 |
|
Kawameeh Middle School |
5/Administrative |
Township of Union Board of Education – Chromebook fines (2022-2023) |
$3,241.50 |
F-10. APPROVE 2023-2024 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST
Approval be given to amend the 2023-2024 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 |
|
Gatorade Fundraiser |
September 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 |
UHS/Athletic Training Club – to raise funds for supplies, student scholarships and end of year events |
|
Rita’s Italian Ice Sale |
August 11, 2023-June 2024 |
UHS/Cheerleading – to raise funds for stunt clinic, senior night cheer gear, cheer camp, end of year celebration |
|
Spiritwear |
September 16-30, 2023 |
Franklin Elementary School – to raise funds for school account 2197 |
F-12. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Accept the following donations:
|
From |
For Use By |
$/Item |
|
Anonymous Donor |
District Schools |
360 Lego miniature playsets (approximate value $2,880.00) |
|
Made Stars Performing Arts School |
UHSPAC – for future productions and scholarships |
$2,500.00 |
|
Elissa Malespina (UHS librarían/media specialist) [raffle winner at ISTE Conference] |
UHS Library |
VariQuest Perfecta 2400STP full-color poster system, ink, paper, software (total value: $6,653.98) |
F-13. APPROVE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FIRM - HAZARD YOUNG ATTEA AND ASSOCIATES
Approve Hazard Young Attea and Associates (HYA) as search firm for Superintendent search, in an amount not to exceed $21,900.00.
F-14. APPROVE TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES – NJSBA WORKSHOP - 2023
Approve travel and related expenses pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8, 5.9 for the NJSBA Workshop Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey (October 23-26, 2023) for Board members and Central Office Administration.
F-15. APPROVE RODRIGUEZ NATIVO LLC – SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Approve Rodriguez Nativo LLC to provide sign language interpreting for parent conferences and school activities at a flat rate of $200.00 for a two-hour minimum (thereafter $75/hr. day rate and $80/hr. after 5 p.m./night rate) per interpreter (30 minute increments billed after 2-hour minimum) not to exceed $3,500.00 for the 2023-2024 school year [Account #11-000-240-8900-01-54-060], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-16. APPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION TUITION CONTRACT – UCESC
Approve Special Education Tuition Contract with the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-17. APPROVE SALARIES PAID THROUGH ESEA GRANT
Approve 2023-2024 salaries paid for through the ESEA Grant, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-18.ACCEPT NONPUBLIC SCHOOL NURSING AID FROM NJDOE
Accept Nonpublic School Nursing Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for the 2023-2024 school year as follows: (a) The Patrick School Inc. - $14,400.00, (b) St. Michael’s School - $39,600.00 and (c) United Academy of Union - $13,560.00 [for a total of $67,560.00], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-19. ACCEPT NONPUBLIC SECURITY AID FROM NJDOE
Accept Nonpublic Security Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for the 2023-2024 school year as follows: (a) The Patrick School Inc. - $24,600.00, (b) St. Michael’s School - $67,650.00 and (c) United Academy of Union - $23,165.00 [for a total of $115,415.00], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-20. ACCEPT NONPUBLIC TECHNOLOGY AID FROM NJDOE
Accept Nonpublic Technology Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for the 2023-2024 school year as follows: (a) The Patrick School Inc. - $5,096.00, (b) St. Michael’s School - $16,170.00 and (c) United Academy of Union - $5,537.00 [for a total of $26,803.00], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-21. ACCEPT NONPUBLIC TEXTBOOK AID FROM NJDOE
Accept Nonpublic Textbook Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for the 2023-2024 school year as follows: (a) The Patrick School Inc. - $6,012.00, (b) St. Michael’s School - $19,077.00 and (c) United Academy of Union - $6,533.00 [for a total of $31,622.00], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-22. APPROVE REVISED AGREEMENT WITH EFFECTIVE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS – THERAPEUTIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Approve revised Agreement with Effective School Solutions, LLC (ESS) to provide therapeutic mental health services through licensed professionals to students in our district for the 2023-2024 school year ($642,650.00) [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-23. APPROVE SUCCESSFUL INNOVATIONS – FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Approve Successful Innovations Inc. to provide an online platform of Family Engagement on Demand for all Title I Schools (Union High School, Burnet Middle School, Franklin and Jefferson Elementary Schools) at a cost of $9,915.00 (using Title 1 2023-2024 funds), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-24. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF RACKSPACE TECHNOLOGY GRANT
Approve acceptance of a $25,000 grant from Rackspace Technology to purchase STEM related instructional supplies for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-25. APPROVE SONDAY SYSTEM/WINSOR LEARING – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Approve Sonday System/Winsor Learning for professional development training for Franklin Elementary School staff for the 2023-2024 school year, at a cost of $3,800.00 (paid for using Title ISIA Account #20-232-200-300-01-20-0004 and Title II Account #20-270-200-300-01-30).
F-26. APPROVE THE URBAN ASSEMBLY – SEL WORKSHOP
Approve The Urban Assembly to conduct an SEL Workshop: Adult SEL Building SEL Skills for Effective Interaction during the September 5, 2023 professional development day, at a cost of $2,000.00 (paid for using School Based Mental Health Grant Account #20-453-200-500-01-20/20092).
F-27. APPROVE SCHOOL WELL-BEING SOLUTIONS – SEL WORKSHOP
Approve School Well-Being Solutions to conduct an SEL Workshop during the September 5, 2023 professional development day, at a cost of $2,300.00 (paid for using School Based Mental Health Grant Account #20-453-200-500-01-20/20092).
F-28. APPROVE SCHOOL WELL-BEING SOLUTIONS – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Approve School Well-Being Solutions to coordinate a Leadership Resilience and Team Dynamis & Empowered Professional Development Series from September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, at a cost of $61,500.00 (paid for using School Based Mental Health Grant Account #20-453-200-500-01-20/20092).
F-29. APPROVE NJPSA FEA – THREE WORKSHOPS
Approve NJPSA FEA to coordinate three (3) workshops for staff during the September 5, 2023 professional development day, at a cost of $6,400.00 (paid for using Title II Account #20-270-200-300-01-30 and Title III Account #20-241-200-300-01-20), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-30. APPROVE MAKING THE TRANSITION – VIRTUAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Approve Making the Transition to coordinate virtual intervention programming with Union High School students, at a cost of $3,000.00 (paid for using Title IV Account #20-281-100-300-01-20), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-31. APPROVE DENNIS MOROLDA, BUILDING MEN LLC – MENTORING PROGRAM/PARENT EVENTS
Approve Dennis Morolda, Building Men LLC, to coordinate a full year mentoring program and parent events for the 2023-2024 school year at Union High School, at a cost of $9,600.00 (paid for using Title IV funds), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-32. APPROVE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY – SEL LAB TRAINING
Approve Rutgers University to coordinate SEL Lab training for staff at Washington and Franklin Elementary Schools throughout the 2023-2024 school year, at a cost of $6,000.00 (paid for using ARP ESSER Mental Health Grant Account #20-453-200-300-03-20/8655.
F-33. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR NJCAP GRANT – ELEMENTARY, TEEN AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Approve application for the New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (NJCAP) 2023-2024 Grant – Elementary, Teen and Special Needs, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-34. APPROVE KID CLAN – EVALUATIONS
Approve Kid Clan for the following services for the 2023-2024 school year (not to exceed $25,000.00): (a) occupational therapy evaluation-$370.00, (b) physical therapy evaluation-$370.00; (c) monolingual speech-$350.00; (d) monolingual social-$360.00; (e) monolingual education-$400.00; (f) monolingual psychological-$400.00; (g) bilingual speech-$450.00; (h) bilingual social-$400.00; (i) bilingual educational-$475.00; (j) bilingual psychological-$475.00 [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-35. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR NJCAP – K-8 BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Approve grant application for the New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (NJCAP) 2023-2024 Grant - K-8 Bullying Prevention Program at Kawameeh Middle School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-36. APPROVE DR. L. HANES & ASSOCIATES – HOME INSTRUCTION
Approve teachers employed through Dr. L. Hanes & Associates to provide home instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2023-2024 school year (not to exceed $15,000) [Account #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-37. APPROVE SCHOOL-BASED APPLICATIONS – SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS GRANTS
Approve the school-based applications to the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools 2023-2024 Grant, for the following school: (a) Union High School - $5,890.00, (b) Burnet Middle School - $4,150.00, (c) Kawameeh Middle School - $1,800.00; in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-38. APPROVE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Approve Amendment to the School Resource Officer Service Agreement between the Township of Union and the district for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-39. APPROVE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT – SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, CLASS THREE
Approve Shared Services Agreement – Special Law Enforcement Officers, Class Three between the Township of Union and the district for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-40. APPROVE HAMILTON BUILDING – CST EVALUATIONS AND HOME INSTRUCTION
Approve Hamilton Building for the 2023-2024 school year as the location for (a) CST evaluations and (b) home instruction for student #248014 between 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday).
F-41. APPROVE COORDINATION OF GRADUATE LEVEL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY EXTERNS FROM KEAN UNIVERSITY
Approve coordination of graduate level school psychology externs from Kean University, as part of the requirement of the School Based Mental Health Grant Award, for the 2023-2024 school year. Salaries to be paid using School Based Mental Health Grant Award and approved by the NJDOE [externs to be located at Union High School, Burnet Middle School and Kawameeh Middle School (September 1, 2023-December 31, 2023)] as follows:
|
|
Name* |
SBMH Grant Account |
|
Kean University Intern Advisor |
Dr. Aaron A. Gubi |
Ext. 8640 (not to exceed $15,000.00) |
|
Kean University School Psychology Externship |
Samantha Richardson Daisy Adorno Lauren Miliscil |
Ext. 8638 (not to exceed $17,213.00) |
*Pending district fingerprinting and background check prior to start date.
F-42. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
12. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:
13. Operations Committee Resolutions:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Personnel 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, if applicable, bus evacuation reports for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-2. APPROVE SERVICE PROPOSAL – BUGEX
Approve BugEx (pest control and IPM law compliance services) for the period July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-3. APPROVE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA FIVE POINT BRANCH
Approve early care and aftercare contracts and addenda with the Gateway Family YMCA Five Point Branch for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-4. APPROVE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA – PRESCHOOL CONTRACT
Approve Preschool Education Program Contract with the Gateway Family YMCA for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-5. APPROVE TOWNLEY PRESCHOOL-WONDER TWIN POWERS – PRESCHOOL CONTRACT
Approve Preschool Education Program Contract with the Townley Preschool-Wonder Twin Powers for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-6. APPROVE ESPIN PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER – PRESCHOOL CONTRACT
Approve Preschool Education Program Contract with the ESPIN Preschool Learning Center for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member
O-7. APPROVE BRAINIAC’S CHILDCARE CENTER – PRESCHOOL CONTRACT
Approve Preschool Education Program Contract with Brainiac’s Childcare Center for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-8. APPROVE UNION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION, INC. – PRESCHOOL CONTRACT
Approve Preschool Education Program Contract with Union Township Community Action Organization, Inc. (UTCAO) for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
14. 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 2023-2024 school year.
|
Name |
Position |
Rate |
|
Kenneth Elliot |
Sub-security |
$15.00/hr. |
|
Allyson G. Castro Jovel |
Sub-custodian |
$16.00/hr. |
|
Betram Jordan |
Sub-custodian |
$16.00/hr. |
|
Tamika Ferguson |
Sub-custodian |
$16.00/hr. |
|
Victor Lastre* |
Sub-custodian |
$16.00/hr. |
|
Roberta Plattner |
Sub-secretary-WES |
$13.00/hr. |
|
Donna Carlyle |
Sub-secretary-BHES |
$13.00/hr. |
|
Gina Ciaccio |
Sub-secretary-CFES |
$13.00/hr. |
|
Rosalie Melegh |
Sub-secretary-HCES |
$13.00/hr. |
|
Ellyn Smith |
Sub-secretary-FES |
$13.00/hr. |
|
Maria Marques |
Sub-secretary-HCES |
$13.00/hr. |
|
Frank James Giamella |
Daily sub for carpentry |
$120.00/per day |
*Pending receipt of additional document.
P-3A. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Eff. Date |
Reason |
|
Sandra Lemos |
Bus driver |
Transportation |
7/29/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Monika Roberts |
School counselor |
UHS |
9/1/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Amany Zakry |
Paraprofessional |
Hannah Caldwell |
8/2/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Eliza Stypulkowski |
ESL teacher |
UHS |
7/31/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Judite Ramos |
Bus aide |
Transportation |
7/29/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Gary Zarro |
Bus driver |
Transportation |
8/2/2023 |
Resignation |
P-3B. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Leave Dates |
Leave Type |
Notes |
|
Luigi Cerciello |
Custodian |
Livingston |
8/1/2023-6/30/2024 |
Intermittent leave |
|
|
Jaclyn Vincent |
Teacher-special ed |
Connecticut Farms |
9/1/2023-6/30/2024 |
Intermittent leave |
|
P-4. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS
Approve student teachers and internships for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-5. APPROVE ATTENDANCE – EDUCATIONAL/CURRICULUM MEETINGS –MUJC
Approve attendance for educational/curriculum meetings at Morris Union Jointure Commission for the 2023-2024 school year (at no cost to the district) as follows:
|
Principals |
Vice Principals |
Supervisors |
Directors |
Assistant Superintendents |
|
Althea Bossard |
Terrell Rutty |
Nicole Ahern |
Randi Hutchinson |
Gretel Perez |
|
David Shaw |
Donovan Smalls |
Maureen Corbett |
Jeremy Cohen |
Gerry Benaquista |
|
Jason Malands |
Delfin Santiago |
Theresa Matthews |
Sandra Paul |
|
|
Laura Damato |
Cheryl Fiske |
Robert Ghiretti |
Craig Wojcik |
|
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Kira Baskerville |
Desmond Stapleton |
Ronald Rago |
Lauren Walker |
|
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Ben Kloc |
Shawn Paterno |
Wiliam Eichert |
Kim Conti |
|
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Tom Matthews |
Gina Calderone |
Chris Carew |
Isabella Scocozza |
|
|
Michelle Warren-Osborne |
Yvonne Lorenzo |
Joseph Seugling |
Ann Hart |
|
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Sharon Drayton |
Laurie Roof |
Nicole Nickels |
Ron Zieser |
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Mark Hoyt |
Delia McClean |
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Kelly Piano |
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P-6. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT ASBO INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE – KOON
Approve Yolanda Koon to attend the ASBO International Annual Conference in National Harbor, Maryland (October 19-22, 2023) for a total cost not to exceed $2,700.00.
P-7. APPROVE RESIDENCY INVESTIGATORS – 2023-2024
Approve residency investigators for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-8. APPROVE DESIGNEES – STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Approve designees for the Student Activities Accounts for the 2023-2024 school year for Union High School, Kawameeh Middle School, Burnet Middle School Jefferson School, Battle Hill Elementary School, Connecticut Farms Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School and Washington Elementary School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-9. APPROVE CHANGE OF SALARY CLASS – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2023
Approve Change of Salary Class (effective September 2023), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-10A. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Approve Job Description – Elementary Instructional Coach, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-10B. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – SECONDARY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Approve Job Description – Secondary Instructional Coach, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-11. APPROVE 2023-2024 HOURLY RATES LIST
Approve 2023-2024 Hourly Rates List, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-11. APPROVE 2023-2024 HOURLY RATES LIST
Approve 2023-2024 Hourly Rates List, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-12. APPROVE TO AMEND RESOLUTION
Approve resolution to amend the resolution dated July 18, 2023 to reflect a revised effective date of August 31, 2023 of Dr. Scott Taylor’s resignation.
P-13 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING ACTING/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, the current Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Scott Taylor, tendered his resignation, which the Board accepted, with a revised effective date of August 31, 2023;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 18A of New Jersey Statutes Annotated, it is necessary for the Board to appoint an Acting/Interim Superintendent of Schools to fulfill the duties of Superintendent; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint Dr. Gerald Benaquista as Acting/Interim Superintendent effective September 1, 2023, until further notice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the appointment of Dr. Gerald Benaquista as Acting/Interim Superintendent for the District effective September 1, 2023, until further notice, at a per diem stipend of $400 per each day actually worked; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing appointment is subject to approval of the Executive County Superintendent for the County of Union pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7-8 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1.
15. Policy Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration: (FINAL READING/ADOPTION)
POL-1. 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.
POL-2. APPROVE POLICY 5600 – STUDENT DISCIPLINE/CODE OF CONDUCT (M)
Approve Policy 5600 – Student Discipline/Code of Conduct, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-3. APPROVE REGULATION 5600 – STUDENT DISCIPLINE/CODE OF CONDUCT (M)
Approve Regulation 5600 – Student Discipline/Code of Conduct, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
POL-4. APPROVE POLICY 5512 – HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING (M)
Approve Policy 5512 – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration: (FIRST READING)
POL-5. APPROVE REGULATION 2464 – GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS (M)
Approve Regulation 2464 – Gifted and Talented Students, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
16. Residency Committee Resolutions:
17. Technology Committee:
18. 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.
19. Unfinished Business:
20. New Business:
21. Comments from the Public:
22. Executive Session:
23. Adjournment
