5 p.m. Executive Session; 7 p.m. Worksession - November 14, 2023 | Township of Union Public Schools

1. Roll Call

2. Flag Salute

3. Mission Statement

4. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

5. Executive Session

6. Approval of Minutes:

1. October 10, 2023 – worksession

2. October 10, 2023 – executive session

3. October 17, 2023 – regular meeting

4. October 17, 2023 – executive session

Nov 2023-minutes-regular meeting-October 17, 2023.pdf (326.58 KB)

Nov 2023-minutes-worksession-October 10, 2023.pdf (162.61 KB)

7. Communications:

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CARROLL

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Joan Carroll, special education teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – COPPOLA

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Debra Coppola, special education teacher-Union High School, effective July 1, 2024.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CUCCINIELLO

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Theresa Cucciniello, 10-month secretary-Washington Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – KMET DIAZ

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Suzanne Kmet Diaz, second grade teacher-Washington Elementary School, effective January 1, 2024.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – KATZ

Letter of resignation from Julie Katz, special education teacher-Washington Elementary School, effective December 15, 2023.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – STRICKLAND

Letter of resignation from Gena Strickland, 10-month secretary-Union High School, effective November 11, 2023.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MORENO

Letter of resignation from Maribel Moreno, part-time bus driver (6 hours) -Transportation Department, effective October 21, 2023.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – WATANABE

Update to request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Elizabeth Watanabe, special education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, November 13, 2023-March 27, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – AMBROSE

Update to request for extended FMLA from Veronica Ambrose, third grade teacher-Franklin Elementary School, October 24, 2023-November 21, 2023.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – KESSOCK

Request for update to leave from Tracy Kessock, Transportation Manager-Transportation Department, October 19, 2023-December 10, 2023.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – DIX

Request for update to paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Samantha Dix, third grade teacher-Franklin Elementary School, October 16, 2023-March 8, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MOUTELA

Request for paid medical leave from Isabel Moutela, special education teacher-Jefferson School, October 17, 2023-November 22, 2023.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NIGRINIS

Request for paid medical leave from Lisetty Nigrinis, world languages teacher-Union High School, October 31, 2023-November 14, 2023.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CHERIAN

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Jasmine Cherian, second grade teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, January 10, 2024-May 14, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – RICHARDONE

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Nicole Richardone, math teacher-Union High School, January 2, 2024-June 30, 2024.

RQUEST FOR LEAVE – ALFARO GARCIA

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Ilsia Alfaro Garcia, custodian-Kawameeh Middle School, October 9, 2023-May 1, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GHAZALI

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Sabine Ghazali, math teacher-Union High School, October 16, 2023-June 19, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – FIORILINO

Request for paid medical leave from Maria Fiorilino, special education teacher-Burnet Middle School, November 27, 2023-January 31, 2024.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SHAW

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from David Shaw, principal-Burnet Middle School, October 16, 2023-October 16, 2024.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – WEBER

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Patricia Weber, fourth grade teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SHAW

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Eric Shaw, PE teacher-Livingston Elementary School, October 16, 2023-October 16, 2024.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – HOLMES

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Sharon Holmes, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, October 15, 2023-October 15, 2024.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – PEINS

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) leave from Jeff Peins, network engineer-districtwide, October 15, 2023-October 15, 2024.

REQUEST FROM UNION ELKS – USE OF GYM

Request from Union Elks to use the Washington Elementary School gym on December 2, 2023 or December 9, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to host the Elks Hoop Shoot Contest for local athletes ages 8-13.

8. Comments from Public on Resolutions (on resolutions and all other matters):

9. Superintendent’s Report:

1. State of the Schools – November 21, 2023

2. Student Liaisons - Neissa Filias; Gia Patel – November 21, 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. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB

Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods October 11, 2023 to October 17, 2023, 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 18, 2023 to November 14, 2023, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

Nov 2023-E-1-E-1A updated 111423.pdf (95.48 KB)

E-2. APPROVE ESEA CARRYOVER FUNDS AND TITLE I AMENDMENT

Approve ESEA carryover funds and Title I amendment to be placed in EWEG for the 2023-2024 school year:

Title I	$85,644.00
Title I SIA	$23,950.00
Title II	$56,243.00
Title III	$23,816.00
Title IV	$14,401.00

E-3. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF TITLE I COMPARABILITY REPORT

Approve submission of the Title I Comparability Report prior to the December 1, 2023 due date in EWEG.

E-4. APPROVE SILAS PLATFORM

Approve SILAS platform, K-12 social-emotional secreting too, K-12 social-emotional curriculum, executive functioning curriculum and the vocational/training at a cost of $18,000.00 [paid for using $5,394.00 Mental Health ARP ESSER Account #19953 and $12,606.00 CIA funds], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-4.pdf (659.18 KB)

E-5. APPROVE UPDATED SAFE RETURN PLAN

Approve the updated Safe Return Plan by December 2023 in EWEG per the ARP ESSER requirements, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-5.pdf (266.6 KB)

E-6. APPROVE MOU - ZETA NU LAMBDA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY

Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the district and Zeta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. to provide mentoring opportunities for both the middle and high school community at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00 [paid for using Title IV Account #8500], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-6.pdf (1.71 MB)

E-7. APPROVE MOU – EMPOWER

Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU between district and EmPoWER to collaborate on implementing the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCCO School Health NJ Project) [purpose of the WSCC School Health NJ Project Grant is to support the state goal of transforming the NJ public school landscape by directing resources to build and sustain health schools for all students in target communities (no cost to the district). Grant total will not exceed $18,000.00 for three years], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-7.pdf (867.3 KB)

E-8. APPROVE DINOSAURS ROCK ASSEMBLY – HANNAH CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Approve Dinosaurs Rock “Gens Rock Mineral Event” Assembly for Hannah Caldwell Elementary School on May 30, 2024 at a cost of $1,926.25 [paid for using Title IV Account #8500], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-8.pdf (178.8 KB)

E-9. APPROVE WINSOR LEARNING - WORKSHOPS

Approve Winsor Learning to coordinate Sonday System curriculum workshops for Franklin Elementary School teachers for the February 16, 2024 district professional development day and two half day coaching sessions throughout the 2023-2024 school year at a cost of $11,400.00 [paid for using Title I Account #20116].

Nov 2023-E-9.pdf (588.42 KB)

E-10. APPROVE STUDENT ASSEMBLIES – FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Approve the following student assemblies for Franklin Elementary School: (1) Box Out Bullying – November 30, 2023 (cost $1,850.00); (2) Prismatic Magic Black History Month Laser Light Show – February 7, 2024 (cost $1,248.00); (3) NED’s Mindset Mission – January 24, 2024 (no cost); (4) BMX Bike Show Positive Motivation – date TBD ($2,000.00) [all costs paid using Title ISIA funds, Account #20114], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-10.pdf (840.35 KB)

E-11. APPROVE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT – KEAN UNIVERSITY

Approve Articulation Agreement between Kean University and Union High School: Curriculum Title: Com 1402: Speech Communication as Critical Citizenship for the period November 1, 2023 to January 31, 2028, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-11.pdf (2.3 MB)

E-12. APPROVE AGREEMENT – UNION COLLEGE

Approve Agreement between Union College of Union County and the district for the College Readiness Now Program for the 2023-2024 school year, in connection with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-12.pdf (946.68 KB)

E-13. APPROVE AGREEMENT – UNION COLLEGE

Approve Agreement between Union College of Union County and the district for Union High School students to be admitted as Dual Enrollment students at Union College for the 2023-2024 school year, in connection with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-13.pdf (1.04 MB)

E-14. 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, 2022-June 30, 2023, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-E-14 Battle Hill.pdf (1.34 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 BMS.pdf (1.34 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 Connecticut Farms.pdf (1.35 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 Franklin.pdf (1.33 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 Hannah Caldwell.pdf (1.35 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 Jefferson.pdf (1.33 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 KMS.pdf (1.35 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 Livingston.pdf (1.33 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 UHS.pdf (1.34 MB)

Nov 2023-E-14 Washington.pdf (1.34 MB)

E-15. APPROVE HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC PROGRAM

Approve K.B., a middle school student, and J.B., a high school student, who are homeschooled, to participate in the middle school and high school basketball program, respectively.

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-1. TREASURER’S REPORT
That the Treasurer’s Report dated October 31, 2023 be accepted.

Nov 2023-F-1 111423.pdf (347.43 KB)

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated October 31, 2023 be accepted.

Nov 2023-F-2 111423.pdf (476.03 KB)

Nov 2023-F-2 budget 111423.pdf (2.55 MB)

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, 2023 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, 2023 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.

Nov 2023-F-4 111423.pdf (134.35 KB)

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.

Nov 2023-F-5.pdf (406.16 KB)

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.

Nov 2023-F-6 111423.pdf (62.23 KB)

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.

Nov 2023-F-7 111423.pdf (53.68 KB)

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.

Nov 2023-F-8.pdf (1.54 MB)

F-9A. 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	Key Club – Gertrude Hawk – chocolate fundraiser	$2,000.00 (not to exceed)
Union High School	2201/School ID Fines	Wristband Resources – temporary ID’s for students	$1,092.94
Union High School	46/Key Club	Key Club – Key Club dues	$4,100.00 (not to exceed)
Burnet Middle School	2014/Yearbook	Jostens – 2022-2023 yearbooks	$2,607.87
Kawameeh Middle School	27/Library	Scholastic – balance from 2023 Scholastic Book Fair	$3,337.17

F-9B. APPROVE FUNDRAISERS

Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

Event Name	Date	Purpose
Artome – Art Show	May 14-21, 2024	Hannah Caldwell Elementary School/Art – to raise funds for art program
Pretzel Sale	November 22, 2023-June 30, 2024	Washington Elementary School/School Counselor/PBSIS Incentive Program – to raise funds for Washington wages incentive for students
Heavenly Hats	December 1-7, 2023	Washington Elementary School/School Counselor – to raise funds for “Heavenly Hats” project
Snack Sales	November 22, 2023-June 1, 2024	UHS/Girls Soccer – to raise funds for team awards and food
Online Blast Fundraiser	November 22, 2023-June 30, 2024	UHS/Girls Basketball – to raise funds to purchase additional equipment and team activities
Leading Edge Fundraising	March 1-May 29, 2024	UHS/Softball – to raise funds for softball events/Senior Night accessories
Gertrude Hawk Sales	November 22-December 21, 2023	UHS/Key Club – to raise funds for Key Club expenses
Bagel Stick Sales	November 22, 2023-June 15, 2024	UHS/Key Club – to raise funds for Key Club expenses
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Popcorn Fundraiser	November 22, 2023	UHS/FBLA – to raise money for yearly dues and potential trips to competitions
Step Challenge Food Eating Contest Canvas Raffle Cold Stone Creamery	November 22, 2023-June 30, 2024 – dates TBD	UHS/Prom – to raise funds for the prom
Senior Superlative Award Night	February 2024	UHS/Class of 2024/Yearbook – to raise funds for senior class and yearbook
Mr. UHS	April-June 2024; date TBD	UHS/Senior Class-Class of 2024 – to raise funds for senior activities
Winter Wonderland	December 7, 2023	UHS/Senior Class-Class of 2024 – to raise funds for senior class
Dine to Donate	November 2023-June 2024	UHS/Class of 2024 – to raise funds for senior activities
Fashion Show	January 2024; date TBD	UHS/Senior Class-Class of 2024 – to raise funds for senior activities
Penny Wars	February 2024	UHS/Class of 2024-Senior Class – to raise funds for senior activities
Cookie/Candy Sale	November 22, 2023-June 30, 2024	UHS/Girls Basketball – to raise funds for clinics, photos and equipment
Pretzel Sale; Candy Grams	November 22, 2023-June 30, 2024	BMS/8^th grade activities – to raise funds for 8^th grade activities
Save Around Coupon Fundraiser	November 1, 2023-June 15, 2024	BMS/Chorus – to raise funds for music department
PBSIS Rewards	November 13-17, 2023	Jefferson – to raise funds for PBSIS rewards
Bake Sale; Turkey Trot/Cupid Shuffle/Color Run/Rock Paper Scissors Day; Penny Wars/Guessing Game Jars; Pajama Days/Spirit Week Special Days; Pasta Night/Karaoke Night; Car Wash; Talent Show/Dance-a-Thon; Photo Backdrop Pics/Photo Scavenger Hunt; Sponsorships/Donations (Hearts for); Holiday, Candy, Birthday Grams; Movie Night; Pretzel/Hot Chocolate Sale; Faculty/Staff Rooftop Sleepover;	December 1, 2023-June 30, 2024	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, apparel, dance
Candy/Soda Sale	November 2023-May 2024	KMS/Music Dept – to raise funds for Dorney Park Trip (music in the park)
Bake Sales	November 2023-May 2024	KMS/Music Dept – to raise funds for Dorney Park Trip (music in the park)
Bake Sale	November 2023-May 2024	KMS/Spanish Club – to raise funds to offset cost of trips

F-9C. ACCEPT DONATIONS

Accept the following donations, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

From	For Use By	$/Item
D2 Logistics	Districtwide	Keyboards (organs) - $1,500.00 each (approximately 10-12 - $15,000-$18,000)

Nov 2023-F-9A.pdf (1.4 MB)

Nov 2023-F-9B.pdf (12.2 MB)

Nov 2023-F-9C.pdf (154.48 KB)

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.

Nov 2023-F-10.pdf (388.47 KB)

F-11. APPROVE PRELIMINARY BUDGET CALENDAR

Approve preliminary budget calendar, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-F-11.pdf (107.86 KB)

F-12. APPROVE EXTENDED AND REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR JOINT TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENTS – MUJC

Approve Morris-Union Jointure Commission (MUJC) Joint Transportation Agreements for the 2023-2024 Extended and Regular School Year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-F-12.pdf (1.03 MB)

F-13. APPROVE BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT – EVALUATIONS

Approve Bergen County Special Services School District to provide audiological evaluations (hearing test) ranging from $500.00 to $1,500.00; central auditory processing test at the rate of $2,000.00 per evaluation for the 2023-2024 school year (not to exceed $3,500.00) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-F-13.pdf (2.06 MB)

F-14. APPROVE NORTH JERSEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES – BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

Approve North Jersey Behavioral Health Services (dba The Capstone Center) to provide applied behavior analysis services to a district student in accordance with the previously approved settlement agreement, for the 2023-2024 school year, at a cost not to exceed $184,800.00 [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

F-15. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF FY 2024 IDEA GRANT AMENDMENT 1

Approve submission of FY2024 IDEA Grant Amendment 1 to allocate the $11,797.00 unexpended nonpublic funds from the FY 2023 IDEA Grant.

F-16. APPROVE NONPUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM SPENDING PLAN – UCESC

Approve the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) Nonpublic School Security Initiative Program spending plan for St. Michael School located within the district for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-F-16 110623.pdf (1.93 MB)

F-17. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT – SERVICEMASTER BY TIMELESS

Approve awarding a contract as an extraordinary unspecifiable service for pre-loss disaster planning and control assessment services to ServiceMaster by Timeless and naming ServiceMaster by Timeless the primary contractor for restoration services, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-F-17 110823.pdf (4.09 MB)

F-18. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT – NETWORK SECURITY GROUP

Approve awarding a contract as an extraordinary unspecifiable service for network assessment services and compile comprehensive report by Network Security Group, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-19. 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.

Nov 2023-F-19.pdf (919.74 KB)

12. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Grievance/Negotiations Committee presents the following resolution for the Board’s consideration:

G-1. APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT – UTTA

Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Union Township Transportation Association (UTTA) and the Township of Union Board of Education for the contract term of July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-G-1.pdf (761.36 KB)

13. 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, if applicable, bus evacuation reports for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-O-1.pdf (3.09 MB)

O-2. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF ANTICIPATED FACILITY REQUESTS

Approve submission of the Anticipated Facility Requests for Alternate Method of Compliance at Connecticut Farms Elementary School, for the 2023-2024 school year, to the New Jersey Department of Education (Union County office), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-O-2.pdf (692.26 KB)

O-3. APPROVE DONATION OF NOVELS TO BATTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Approve donation of novels to Battle Hill Elementary School – grades PreK-4 by The Reading Warehouse and Penguin Random House, in accordance with the information in the hands of each board member.

Nov 2023-O-3.pdf (1017 KB)

O-4. APPROVE DONATION OF NOVELS TO KAWAMEEH MIDDLE SCHOOL (Agenda item tabled at 11/14/2023 worksession)

Approve donation of novels to Kawameeh Middle School – grades 6-8 obtained for free from the AASL 2023 Conference, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-O-4.pdf (801.58 KB)

O-5. APPROVE CAMP INVENTION – JEFFERSON SCHOOL (Agenda item tabled at 11/14/2023 worksession)

Approve Camp Invention to be held at Jefferson School the weeks of July 29-August 2, 2024 and August 5-9, 2024 (8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.), for all enrolled students.

DISCUSSION ITEM:

1. REQUEST FROM UNION ELKS – USE OF GYM - Request from Union Elks to use the Washington Elementary School gym on December 9, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to host the Elks Hoop Shoot Contest for local athletes ages 8-13; requesting waiver of all fees (Certificate of Insurance provided).

Nov 2023-O-6-discussion item.pdf (330.54 KB)

Nov 2023-O-6-discussion item-addl.pdf (1.62 MB)

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.

Nov 2023-P-1A.pdf (77.23 KB)

Nov 2023-P-1B.pdf (123.95 KB)

P-2. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS

Approve Substitute Lists for the 2023-2024 school year.

Name	Position	Rate
Julian Giraldo*	Sub-custodian	$16.00/hr.
James A. Kelly	Sub-custodian	$16.00/hr.
Anthony Porter	Daily sub	$120.00/per day
Olinda Goncalves	Daily sub	$120.00/per day
Erica Smith	Daily sub	$120.00/per day

*Pending receipt of additional documentation

P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Eff. Date	Reason	Notes.
Joan Carroll	Special ed teacher	Hannah Caldwell	1/1/2024	Retirement
Debra Coppola	Special ed teacher	UHS	7/1/2024	Retirement
Suzanne Kmet Diaz	2^nd grade teacher	Washington	1/1/2024	Retirement
Theresa Cuccinello	10-month Secretary	Washington	1/1/2024	Retirement
Julie Katz	Special ed teacher	Washington	12/15/2023	Resignation
Gena Strickland	10-month Secretary	UHS	11/11/2023	Resignation

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type	Notes
Elizabeth Watanable	Special ed teacher	Battle Hill	Updated 11/13/2023-3/27/2024	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently)
Veronica Ambrose	3^rd grade teacher	Franklin	Updated 10/24/2023-11/21/2023	Extended FMLA
Tracy Kessock	Transportation Manager	Transportation Dept	Updated 10/19/2023-12/10/2023	Extended leave
Samantha Dix	3^rd grade teacher	Franklin	Updated 10/16/2023-3/8/2024	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently)
David Shaw	Principal	BMS	10/16/2023-10/16/2024	Intermittent FMMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)
Patrica Weber	4^th grade teacher	Battle Hill	9/1/2023-6/30/2024	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)
Eric Shaw	PE teacher	Livingston	10/16/2023-10/16/2024	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)
Sharon Holmes	Paraprofessional	BMS	10/15/2023-10/15/2024	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)
Isabel Moutela	Special ed teacher	Jefferson	10/17/2023-11/22/2023	Paid medical leave
Lisetty Nigrinis	World language teacher	UHS	10/31/2023-11/14/2023	Paid medical leave
Jasmine Cherian	2^nd grade teacher	Hannah	1/10/2024-5/14/2024	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently)
Nicole Richardone	Math teacher	UHS	1/2/2024-6/30/2024	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently)
Ilsia Alfaro Garcia	Custodian	KMS	10/9/2023-5/1/2024	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently)
Sabine Ghazali	Math teacher	UHS	10/16/2023-6/19/2024	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently)
Maria Fiorilino	Special ed teacher	BMS	11/27/2023-1/31/2024	Paid medical leave
Jeff Peins	Network engineer	Districtwide	10/15/2023-10/15/2024	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)

P-5. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS – MUJC

Approve Johnny Desrosiers, Behaviorist, to attend meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC), at no cost to the district for the 2023-2024 school year.

P-6. APPROVE TRANSITION MEETINGS

Approve transition meetings for Sarah McCulloh, Vanessa Tuohy and Dina Tyson for the 2023-2024 school year at various locations, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Nov 2023-P-6.pdf (199.32 KB)

P-7. 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.

Nov 2023-P-7.pdf (46.97 KB)

P-8. APPROVE DISTRICT DCP&P LIAISON - CONTI

Approve Kim Conti as the district DCP&P liaison for the 2023-2024 school year, at no cost to the district.

15. 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. POLICY 3432 – ABOLISHED

Abolish Policy 3432 – Sick Leave (Teaching Staff Members).

POL-2. REGULATION 3432 – ABOLISHED

Abolish Regulation 3432 – Sick Leave (Teaching Staff Members).

POL-3. POLICY 4432 – ABOLISHED

Abolish Policy 4432 – Sick Leave (Support Staff Members).

POL-4. REGULATION 4432 – ABOLISHED

Abolish Regulation 4432 – Sick Leave (Support Staff Members).

POL-5. POLICY 5460.02 – ABOLISHED

Abolish Policy 5460.02 – Bridge Year Pilot Program.

POL-6. REGULATION 5460.02 – ABOLISHED

Abolish Regulation 5460.02 – Bridge Year Pilot Program.

POL-7. POLICY 8540 – ABOLISHED

Abolish Policy 8540 – School Nutrition Programs

POL-8. POLICY 8550 – ABOLISHED

Abolish Policy 8550 – Meal Charges/Outstanding Food Service Bill.

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.

5 p.m. Executive Session; 7 p.m. Worksession - November 14, 2023

The Board will open the meeting at 5:00 p.m. and go into executive (closed) session. The Board will return to public thereafter.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

WORKSESSION AGENDA – November 14, 2023