Executive Session - 7:00 p.m.; Regular Meeting-immediately following, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 of the Township of Union Board of Education, at the Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.
The Board will open the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and, go into executive (closed) session. The Board will return to public thereafter.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – November 21, 2023.
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
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.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – BOBADELLA
Letter of resignation from Maria Bobadella, part-time custodian (prek)-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective November 7, 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-Battle Hill 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 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 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 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 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 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 leave from David Shaw, principal-Burnet Middle School, October 16, 2023-October 16, 2024.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – WEBER
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA 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 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 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 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.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – PAUL
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Sandra Paul, IT Director-districtwide, November 13, 2023-June 30, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CHERIAN
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Jasmine Cherian, second grade teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, January 10, 2024-May 14, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – TOGLIA
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Eylse Toglia, special education teacher-Union High School, April 8, 2024-December 1, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SULCOV
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Stephanie Sulcov, CST-Battle Hill Elementary School, January 16, 2024-June 1, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – MULLER
Request for extension of medical leave from Geraldine Muller, secretary-Union High School, new return date January 5, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – LICKS
Request for paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA from Suzanne Licks, RTI teacher-Livingston Elementary School, November 13, 2023-December 22, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SANTIAGO
Request for medical leave followed by unpaid leave from Rosa Santiago, bus aide-Transportation Department, October 20, 2023-December 22, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SELBY
Request for paid FMLA/NJFLA leave, followed by unpaid FMLA leave from Alyssa Selby, English teacher-Union High School, November 14, 2023-December 1, 2023.
8. Comments from Public (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. Agenda item approved at November 14, 2023 worksession - Affirm Superintendent’s determination of HIB for period October 11, 2023 to October 17, 2023
E-1A. Agenda item reported at November 14, 2023 worksession - Superintendent’s Report of HIB for the period October 18, 2023 to November 14, 2023
E-1-1. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods October 18, 2023 to November 14, 2023, 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 15, 2023 to November 21, 2023, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
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.
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.
E-6. Agenda item pulled at November 21, 2023 regular meeting (MOU-Zeta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.)
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.
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
E-15. APPROVE HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Approve K.B., a middle school student, and J.B., a high school student, who are home schooled, to participate in the middle school and high school basketball program, respectively.
E-16. APPROVE EXTENSION OF SUSPENSION – STUDENTS
Approve to extend the out of school suspension of the following students: ID #250848, 256000, 268289, 266075, 261334, 260059, 250882, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.
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.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated October 31, 2023 be accepted.
F-3. CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT
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. Agenda item approved at November 14, 2023 worksession – districtwide travel
F-6A. 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 November 14, 2023 worksession – student field trips
F-7A. 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-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 |
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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 |
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Winter Wonderland |
December 7, 2023 |
UHS/Senior Class-Class of 2024 – to raise funds for senior class |
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Dine to Donate |
November 2023-June 2024 |
UHS/Class of 2024 – to raise funds for senior activities |
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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 |
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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/8th grade activities – to raise funds for 8th grade activities |
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Save Around Coupon Fundraiser |
November 1, 2023-June 15, 2024 |
BMS/Chorus – to raise funds for music department |
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PBSIS Rewards |
November 13-17, 2023 |
Jefferson – to raise funds for PBSIS rewards |
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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) |
|
Social Conscience Project (non-profit organization) |
Franklin Elementary School Students |
Toy for each student |
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 PRELIMINARY BUDGET CALENDAR
Approve preliminary budget calendar, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
O-3. Agenda item tabled at 11/14/2023 worksession – donation of novels to Battle Hill
O-4. Agenda item tabled at 11/14/2023 worksession – donation of novels to Kawameeh
O-5. APPROVE CAMP INVENTION – JEFFERSON SCHOOL
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.
O-6. APPROVE 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).
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 |
|
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 |
|
Corey Lewis |
Long-term law enforcement substitute |
$35.00/hr. |
*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 |
2nd 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 |
|
|
Maria Bobadella |
P/T custodian (prek) |
Hannah Caldwell |
11/7/2023 |
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 |
|
|
Veronica Ambrose |
3rd 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 |
3rd grade teacher |
Franklin |
Updated 10/16/2023-3/8/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA |
|
|
David Shaw |
Principal |
BMS |
10/16/2023-10/16/2024 |
Intermittent FMMLA/NJFLA |
|
|
Patrica Weber |
4th grade teacher |
Battle Hill |
9/1/2023-6/30/2024 |
Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA |
|
|
Eric Shaw |
PE teacher |
Livingston |
10/16/2023-10/16/2024 |
Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA |
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Sharon Holmes |
Paraprofessional |
BMS |
10/15/2023-10/15/2024 |
Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA |
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Isabel Moutela |
Special ed teacher |
Jefferson |
10/17/2023-11/22/2023 |
Paid medical leave |
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Lisetty Nigrinis |
World language teacher |
UHS |
10/31/2023-11/14/2023 |
Paid medical leave |
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Jasmine Cherian |
2nd grade teacher |
Hannah |
1/10/2024-5/14/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA |
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Nicole Richardone |
Math teacher |
UHS |
1/2/2024-6/30/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA |
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Ilsia Alfaro Garcia |
Custodian |
KMS |
10/9/2023-5/1/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA |
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Sabine Ghazali |
Math teacher |
UHS |
10/16/2023-6/19/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA |
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Maria Fiorilino |
Special ed teacher |
BMS |
11/27/2023-1/31/2024 |
Paid medical leave |
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Jeff Peins |
Network engineer |
Districtwide |
10/15/2023-10/15/2024 |
Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA |
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Sandra Paul |
IT Director |
District wide |
11/13/2023-6/30/2024 |
Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA |
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Jasmine Cherian |
2nd grade teacher |
Hannah Caldwell |
1/10/2024-5/14/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA |
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Eylse Toglia |
Special Ed teacher |
UHS |
4/8/2024-12/1/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA |
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Stephanie Sulcov |
CST |
Battle Hill |
1/16/2024-6/1/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA |
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Geraldine Muller |
Secretary |
UHS |
New return date 1/5/2024 |
Extended medical leave |
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Suzanne Licks |
RTI teacher |
Livingston |
11/13/2023-12/22/2023 |
Paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA |
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Rosa Santiago |
Bus aide |
Transportation Dept |
10/20/2023-12/22/2023 |
Medical leave followed by unpaid leave |
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Alyssa Selby |
English teacher |
UHS |
11/14/2023-12/1/2023 |
Paid FMLA/ NJFLA leave followed by unpaid FMLA |
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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.
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.
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.
P-9. APPROVE VICE PRINCIPAL – FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Approve December Moore, as Vice Principal at Franklin Elementary School, at a contractual salary of $111,240.00, with a start date to be determined.
P-10. APPROVE VICE PRINCIPAL – UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Approve William Eichert, as Vice Principal at Union High School, at a contractual salary of $118,865.00, with a start date of to be determined.
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. 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:
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
Approve list of students removed from the rolls [one (1) student exited the month of November 2023 (1 from elementary) or a total of one (1) student for the 2023-2024 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 #360811 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.
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. Adjournment:
