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By diane_cappiello | Mon, 11/04/2024 - 11:49 am
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 05:30 pm

Executive Session/Worksession - 5:30 p.m. (change in time) Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey  Action will be taken.

The Board will open the meeting at 5:30 p.m. (change in time) and go into executive (closed) session.  The Board will return to public thereafter.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

WORKSESSION AGENDA – November 12, 2024

1. Roll Call

2. Flag Salute

3. Mission Statement

4. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

5. Executive Session

APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER – FARIA
    Approve appointment of Guida Faria to replace the unexpired term of Mary Lynn Williams until December 31, 2025.

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE

6. Approval of Minutes:

    1.    October 8, 2024 – worksession minutes
    2.    October 8, 2024 – executive session minutes - #1 and #2
    3.    October 15, 2024 – regular meeting minutes
    4.    October 15, 2024 – executive session minutes

Nov 2024-minutes-worksession-October 8, 2024.pdf (201.71 KB)
Nov 2024-minutes-regular meeting-October 15, 2024.pdf (383.64 KB)

7. Communications:

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – HERNANDEZ
    Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Nelson Hernandez, head custodian-Kawameeh Middle School, effective January 1, 2025.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CASTANEDA
    Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Julio Castaneda, custodian-Kawameeh Middle School, effective January 1, 2025.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – JOSEPH
    Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Yanick Joseph, paraprofessional-Jefferson School, effective January 1, 2025.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – TVERDOV
    Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Catherine Tverdov, social studies teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective December 31, 2024.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MANCIA INTERIANO
    Letter of resignation from Cindy Mancia Interiano, World Language (Spanish) teacher-Union High School, effective December 15, 2024.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – PAREKH
    Letter of resignation from Rajeshwar Parekh, English teacher-Union High School, effective January 1, 2025.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – RIGO
    Letter of resignation from Mikaela Rigo, ESL teacher-Union High School, effective January 3, 2025.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ROQUE
    Letter of resignation from Jennifer Roque, cafeteria/playground aid-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective October 16, 2024.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MAYNARD
    Letter of resignation from Ashley Maynard, special education teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective January 6, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HALL
    Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Shaquana Hall, custodian-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, October 31, 2024-March 24, 2025.

REQUESET FOR LEAVE – McPHERSON
    Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Tiffany McPherson, second grade teacher-Franklin Elementary School, January 21, 2025-June 2, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – TSAGARIS
    Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Lauren Tsagaris, fifth grade teacher-Jefferson School, February 4, 2025, June 24, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – BRAVETTE
    Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Vittoria Bravette, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, December 2, 2024-March 26, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MATOS
    Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Sara Matos, business teacher-Union High School, January 16, 2025-October 1, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – COLEMAN
    Request for paid FMLA from Marqueta Coleman, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, November 12, 2024-January 17, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – RAGO
    Request for paid medical leave from Ron Rago, art and music supervisor-Union High School, December 17, 2024-February 10, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – BUSALACCHI
    Request for paid FMLA from Patricia Busalacchi, café aide-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, October 23, 2024-June 25, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DIONISIO
    Request for extension of FMLA leave from Nancy Dionisio, OT-Special Services-Washington and Livingston Elementary Schools, new return date September 1, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DERING
    Request for unpaid FMLA from Steven Dering, Physical Education teacher-Burnet Middle School, December 2, 2024-December 20, 2024 and April 22, 2025-June 20, 2025.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – BLASI
    Request for extension of leave update from Regina Blasi, second grade teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, new return date April 1, 2025.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – COCOCCIA
    Request for extension of paid FMLA from Laura Cococcia, science teacher-Burnet Middle School, new return date December 11, 2024.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – LILOIA
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Dana Liloia, second grade teacher-Livingston Elementary School, November 7, 2024-June 25, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – FIODILINO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Maria Fiodilino, special education teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 4, 2024-June 24, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – PAPEO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Gina Papeo, CST-Kawameeh Middle School, October 5, 2024-June 25, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CORTES
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Tatiana Cortes, special education teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, October 1, 2024-June 24, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – BOYD
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Glenn Boyd, head custodian-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, October 14, 2024-October 14, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CLASS
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Maria Class, security-Jefferson School, October 31, 2024-October 31, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – LAURINO
    Request for paid medical leave from Leslie Laurino, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, November 13, 2024-December 20, 2024.
 

 

8. Comments from Public (on resolutions for approval)

9. Superintendent’s Report:

    1.    State of the Schools
    2.    Proclamation Honoring Nelson Hernandez
 

Nov 2024-PROCLAMATION-Nelson Hernandez.pdf (92.27 KB)

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 October 16, 2024 to November 12, 2024, in accordance with the information available to each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-1A.    AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
    Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods October 9, 2024 to October 15, 2024, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-1-E-1A_1.pdf (93.65 KB)

E-2.    APPROVE HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC PROGRAM
    Approve C.L. and N.A., middle school students, who are home schooled, to participate in middle school sports during the winter of 2024-2025 school year.

E-3.    APPROVE DONATED BOOKS FROM SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AT CONNECTICUT FARMS – BURNET MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY
    Approve donated books from the Scholastic Book Fair at Connecticut Farms Elementary School to the Burnet Middle School Library, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-3.pdf (334.07 KB)

E-4a.    APPROVE EDS – HIBSTER ANTI-BULLYING SOFTWARE PLATFORM
    Approve Educational Development Software (EDS) – HIBster anti-bullying software platform for the 2024-2025 school year (districtwide), at a cost of $11,700.00 (paid for using the School Based Mental Health Grant #20468), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

E-4b.    APPROVE EDS – ASAP STUDENT ASSISTANCE SOFTWARE PLATFORM
    Approve Educational Development Software (EDS) – aSAP student assistance software platform for the 2024-2025 school year (districtwide), at a cost of $11,700.00 (paid for using the School Based Mental Health Grant #20468), in accordance with the information available to each Board member. 

Nov 2024-E-4a.pdf (153.39 KB)
Nov 2024-E-4b.pdf (153.14 KB)

E-5.    APPROVE REVISED LIST OF STAFF/BENEFITS PAID FOR USING ESEA AND/OR SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH GRANT FUNDS
    Approve revised list of district staff/benefits for the 2024-2025 school year (retract approval of salary (KH) under Title II (originally approved August 27, 2024)) to be paid for using ESEA and/or School Based Mental Health Grant Funds (removal needs to be noted per grant requirements), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-5-1.pdf (31.79 KB)
Nov 2024-E-5-2.pdf (31.84 KB)

E-6.    APPROVE SUBMISSION – TITLE I COMPARABILITY REPORT
    Approve submission of the Title I Comparability Report in EWEG (Electronic Web Enabled Grant).

E-7.    APPROVE SUBMISSION – TITLE I PERFORMANCE REPORT
    Approve submission of the Title I Performance Report in EWEG (Electronic Web Enabled Grant).

E-8.    APPROVE VENDORS – PARENTING UNIVERSITY WORKSHOPS
    Approve the following vendors to coordinate Parenting University workshops during the 2024-2025 school year for district families, at a cost of $7,800.00 (to be paid for using Title I funds account #17050, 168849, 17476:

    (a)    Wisdom Spring Wellness Services to provide the following sessions: (1) Just Breathe: A Return to Wellness for Parents of School Age Children” and (2) Mindful Parenting: Learn Effectively to Communicate with Your Children, in the amount of $750.00 (to be paid for using Title I funds account #17476), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

    (b)    Inspired Instruction to provide the following sessions: (1) Empowering Families: Preparing Students for NJSLA-Math, (2) Empowering Families: Preparing Students for NJSLA-ELA, (3) Strategies for Supporting Mathematics at Home, (4) Supporting ELA at Home: Boosting Your Child’s Literacy Skills, (5) Tackling Absenteeism: Ensuring Your Child’s Success”, and (6) Train the Brain: Improving Study Skills and Executive Functioning at Home), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-8a.pdf (192.27 KB)
Nov 2024-E-8b.pdf (5.35 MB)

E-9.    APPROVE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    Approve The Foundation for Educational Administration (FEA) to provide professional development sessions entitled “The Evolving Role of Supervisors” for district administration throughout the 2024-2025 school year, at a cost of $7,200.00 (to be paid for using Title II funds account #8434), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-9.pdf (103.12 KB)

E-10.    APPROVE TITLE I DISTRICT PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY
    Approve the Title I District Parent and Family Engagement Policy – 2415.04 (no changes) for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member. 

Nov 2024-E-10.pdf (146.77 KB)

E-11.    APPROVE EDUCATION SERVICES AGREEMENT - EDUCERE
    Approve Education Services Agreement with Educere for access to virtual education programs and courses and other educational services offered by Participating Education Providers, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-11.pdf (82.28 KB)

E-12a.    APPROVE THE MAGIC IN YOU ASSEMBLY – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Approve The Magic in You assembly at Washington Elementary School on December 5, 2024, at a cost of $1,495.00, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

E-12b.    APPROVE BRAIN SHOW ASSEMBLY – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Approve the Brain Show assembly at Washington Elementary School on June 4, 2025, at cost of $2,250.00, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-12a-b.pdf (37.22 KB)

E-13.    APPROVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS – KAWAMEEH MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Approve the following school programs at Kawameeh Middle School, stipends to be paid through ESEA Title IV Grant: (a) E-Sports, (b) Girls Who Code, (c) Drone program and (d) STEAM program.

E-14.    APPROVE DANIELSON FRAMEWORK
    Approve the Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-14.pdf (121.6 KB)

E-15.    APPROVE NJ PRINCIPAL EVALUATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OBSERVATION INSTRUMENT (NJPEPL)
    Approve New Jersey Principal Evaluation for Professional Learning Observation Instrument from AchieveNJ, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-E-15.pdf (847.41 KB)

E-16.    APPROVE QSAC DISTRICT PERFORMANCE SELF REVIEW AND DISTRICT QSAC TEAM
    Approve the QSAC District Performance Self Review and District QSAC Team, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lS8RBIJ3GX58nG4EgcAemQb23bURRpr…

Nov 2024-E-16.pdf (767.8 KB)

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, 2024 be accepted.

F-2.      SECRETARY’S REPORT
            That the Secretary’s Report dated October 31, 2024 be accepted.

F-3.      CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT

            Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of October 31, 2024 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, 2024 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 available to each Board member.

F-5.    APPROVE LIST OF CONTRACTS/PURCHASE ORDERS
    Approve the attached list of contracts and/or purchase orders (copyrighted materials and licenses) 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 available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-5_0.pdf (1020.29 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 available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-6.pdf (62.14 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 available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-7 updated 111224.pdf (36.08 KB)

F-8.    APPROVE LIST OF 2024-2025 STATE CONTRACT APPROVED VENDORS
    Approve the amended list of the 2024-2025 State Contract Approved 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 available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-8.pdf (2.1 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 available to each Board member: 

School

Account/Department

Vendor/Description

Amount

Burnet Middle School

2006

High Note Festivals – entrance fee to High Note Music Festival

$7,000.00 (not to exceed)

Burnet Middle School

2006

Charter Up – round trip transportation to High Note Music Festival

$6,000.00 (not to exceed)

Burnet Middle School

2006

Charter Up – transportation to Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Philadelphia)

$1,125.00

Burnet Middle School

2014

Jostens – student yearbooks

$2,615.52

Burnet Middle School

2016

PBSIS/School Store-prizes/give aways for positive behavior

$1,232.41

Union High School

3350/Athletics

BSN Sports –to purchase backpacks for baseball team

$6,000.00 (not to exceed

Union High School

3280/Athletics

BSN Sports –to purchase backpacks for wrestling team

$3,100.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2077/Theatre/Music

Old Fashion Candy – fundraising for productions and competition trip

$5,000.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2077/Theatre

Hellhound Audio – sound design, audio rental, audio engineering for the Heights

$8,000.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2077/Theatre

11thourDesign – graphic design, marketing, printing services, website maintenance

$6,000.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2077/Theatre

Cameron Filepas – lighting design services for the Heights

$4,000.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2077/Theatre

Anthony Freitas – scenic design services and scenic painting for the Heights

$4,500.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

3290/Athletics

Stage House – field hockey team end of year celebration

$2,500.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2051/Athletics

Dominate The Drill Pad – National Drill Instructor to Train Union HS Army JROTC Drill Team

$3,563.51

Union High School

46/Key Club

Key Club – membership dues

$4,100.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2066/Unified Club

Applebees – lunch for Unified trip

$2,298.85

Union High School

2066/Unified Club

MSG Sports – Christmas Spectacular tickets – Unified trip

$3,465.00

Union High School

2066/Unified Club

Panorama Tours – busing for Unified trip

$3,190.00

 

F-9B.   APPROVE FUNDRAISERS

            Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information available to each Board member:

Event Name

Date

Purpose

Product Sales (popcorn, chocolate, etc)

December 13, 2024-January 31, 2025

BMS/Band/Orchestra – to raise money for music festival trip in May 2025

“Girls Night In”

December 13, 2024

KMS/Young Women of Purpose – promote healthy relationships

“Hot Pop” Sale

November 20-26, 2024

KMS/Young Women of Purpose – to raise funds to support club activities

KMS Annual Fall Ball

November 22, 2024

KMS/Young Women of Purpose – to raise funds to support club activities

YWP Spring Fashion Show

February 27, 2025-April 4, 2025

KMS/Young Women of Purpose – to raise funds for club activities

Backpack Sale

November 20, 2024-June 30, 2025

KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events, apparel, 8th grade dance

Movie Night

May 21, 2025

KMS/Esports – to raise funds to purchase games, equipment, jerseys and supplies

Bake Sale

December 19 and April 10, 2025

KMS/Esports – to raise funds to purchase games, equipment, jerseys and supplies

Monthly Banke Sales

December 2024-June 2025

KMS/Environmental Action Club – to raise funds for gardening supplies

Blast Athletics – online fundraiser

November 20, 2024-June 30, 2025

UHS/Baseball – to raise funds for clothing for team and end of year celebration

BSN Sports – online clothing sale

November 20, 2024-June 30, 2025

UHS/Baseball – to raise funds for end of year celebration

Volleyball Tournament

November 20, 2024

UHS/EmpowerMENt – to raise funds for Club shirts and clothes drive for the homeless

Fast Food Fundraisers

November 20, 2024-June 30, 2025

UHS/Senior Class – to raise funds for senior events, end of year activities

Concessions during the Heights

December 13-15, 2024

UHSPAC – to raise funds for production of the Heights

Program ad sales and patron packages

November 20, 2024-December 9, 2024

UHSPAC – to raise funds for production of the Heights

Staff Dress Down Day

November 20, 2024-June 24, 2025

UHS/Cheerleading – to raise funds for new uniforms, gear, tumbling classes, stunt clinic

Art Show 

Karaoke Night

Junior Class Dance

Escape Room

Video Game Tournament

Dodgeball Tournament

Candy Grams

Tape-a-Teacher

Cultural Food Sales

November 20, 2024-June 24, 2025 – TBD

UHS/Junior Class – to raise funds for the junior class

Monthly Snack Sale

November 20, 2024-June 15, 2025

UHS/Asian Student Alliance – to raise funds for upcoming events and activities

Online Fundraiser

December 2, 2024-March 3, 2025

UHS/Girls Basketball – to raise funds for off season training, basketball league

Volleyball Game

March-May 2025

TBD

Washington School – to raise funds to donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Pretzel Sale

November 20, 2024-June 30, 2025

(monthly)

Washington School/School Counselor/PBSIS Incentive Program – to raise funds for school-wide positive behavior program – Washington wages

School Kindness t-shirts/sweatshirts

November 20-December 15, 2024

Washington School/School Counselor – to raise funds to support PBSIS positive reward system

 

F-9C.   ACCEPT DONATIONS

            Accept the following donations:

From

For Use By

$/Item

Pepsico

Union High School

$750.10

Shutterfly, LLC

Battle Hill Elementary School

$652.10

Pepsico

Union High School

$475.47

 

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F-10.    APPROVE 2024-2025 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST
    Approval be given to amend the 2024-2025 out-of-district student placement list (month of November), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-10.pdf (318 KB)

F-11.    APPROVE CONTRACT – COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
    Approve School Contract with the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, for educational services for students in the district for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the non-public information available to each Board member.

F-12.    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 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-12.pdf (1.16 MB)

F-13.    APPROVE NJDOE-JOINT TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
    Approve the State of New Jersey – Department of Education (NJDOE) Student Transportation Unit – Joint Transportation Agreement with Delsea Regional High School District (host district) for transportation services, if needed, for the 2024-2025 school year.

Nov 2024-F-13.pdf (1.03 MB)
Nov 2024-F-13 addl-111224.pdf (57.64 KB)

F-14.    APPROVE PETTY CASH ACCOUNT INCREASE – BURNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Approve the increase of the petty cash account for costs associated with students’ IEP driven Community Based Instruction (CBI) for the 2024-2025 school year at Burnet Middle School from $2,200.00 to $3,400.00 due to an increase in student enrollment [Account Fund #11-212-100-610-01-19/7897].

Nov 2024-F-14.pdf (217.69 KB)

F-15.    APPROVE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED GRANT
    Approve the school-based application to the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools 2024-2025 Grant, for the following school as listed below and acceptance of the award: (a) Battle Hill Elementary School - $600.00, in accordance with the information available to each Board member

Nov 2024-F-15.pdf (6.54 MB)

F-16.    APPROVE SUMMIT SPEECH – CONSULTATION/EVALUATION
    Approve Summit Speech to provide audiological consultation at the rate of $250.00/hr., diagnostic report review and recommendation at the rate of $250.00, acoustic evaluation for K through 5th grade, at the rate of $550.00 and 6th through 12th grade, at the rate of $750.00 (not to exceed $1,500.00) for the 2024-2025 school year [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-16.pdf (3.08 MB)

F-17.    APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF 2024 NJSIG SAFETY GRANT - $19,188.00
    Approve acceptance of the 2024 NJSIG Safety Grant in the amount of $19,188.00.

F-18.    APPROVE PRELIMINARY BUDGET CALENDAR
    Approve preliminary budget calendar, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-18.pdf (136.62 KB)

F-19.    APPROVE TO AMEND LIST OF UHS STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS
    Approve to amend list of UHS Student Activity Accounts, to include the following: (a) Class of 2024, (b) Class of 2025, (c) Class of 2026, (d) Class of 2027, and (e) Class of 2028.

F-20.    APPROVE UPDATE TO CURRICULUM WRITER STIPEND RATE
    Approve update to curriculum stipend writer rate to $46.00/hr. for a maximum of 15 hours.

F-21.    APPROVE GRAHAM BEHAVIOR SERVICES – BT SERVICES
    Approve Graham Behavior Services to provide Behavior Technician services for a total of 320 hours at the rate of $80.00 per hour, 10 hours a week (not to exceed $25,600) for the 2024-2025 school year [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043], in accordance with the non-public information available to each Board member.

F-22.    APPROVE MADCREEK – PUBLIC RELATIONS 
    Approve MadCreek, LLC, a public relations company, to serve as a strategic partner for the district to enhance the reputation, to communicate effectively and to engage with parents, students, staff and community; by leveraging a combination of media relations, strategic communications, content creation and crisis management, at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-22 updated 111224.pdf (2.55 MB)

F-23.    APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO USE FUNDS – CAPITAL AND MAINTENANCE RESERVES
    Approve the authorization to use funds from the district’s Capital Reserves ($700,000) and Maintenance Reserves ($300,000) to address the emergency expenses related to the temporary closure of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School and the cost associated with occupying temporary space at a new location.

F-24.    APPROVE SUBMISSION TO NJDOE – EMERGENCY PROJECT
    Approve submission for review and approval to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and other agencies as required, of an emergency project for temporary educational use of the 3rd and 4th floor at 1085 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey, including amendment of the District’s Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP) to be consistent with the project as required.

F-25.    APPROVE AGREEMENTS - TEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES – 1085 MORRIS AVENUE
    Hannah Caldwell Elementary School has been displaced for the remainder of the FY25 school year; and
    WHEREAS, the need for temporary educational facilities for the students of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School is urgent; and
    WHEREAS, Kean University has offered the use of designated space on the 3rd and 4th floors located at 1085 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey, for this purpose; and
    WHEREAS, the parties have negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Licensing Agreement, and Affiliation Agreement to govern the terms of this temporary educational use;
    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the MOU, Licensing Agreement, and Affiliation Agreement with Kean University for the temporary use of the specified building space for the educational purposes of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School;

F-Atty. For informational purposes only – vote not required.  List of legal services paid as of October 15, 2024 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-F-25a.pdf (3.86 MB)
Nov 2024-F-25b.pdf (3.29 MB)
Nov 2024-F-25c.pdf (9.15 MB)
Nov 2024-F-atty.pdf (1.56 MB)

12. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:

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 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the non-public information available to each Board member.

O-2.    APPROVE CAMP INVENTION – JEFFERSON SCHOOL
    Approve Camp Invention to be held at Jefferson School the week of August 4-8, 2025 (8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.), for all students.

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 available to each Board member.

P-1B    PERSONNEL ACTIONS – EXTRA PAY
    Personnel Actions-Extra Pay be approved in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

P-1C    PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS
    Personnel Actions- Transfers be approved in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
 

Nov 2024-P-1A.pdf (110.49 KB)
Nov 2024-P-1B.pdf (122.92 KB)
Nov 2024-P-1C.pdf (67.7 KB)

P-2.      APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS 

            Approve Substitute Lists for the 2024-2025 school year.

Name

Position

Rate

Kristina Laguerre

Daily sub

$140.00/day

Sofia Azinheira

Daily sub

$140.00/day

Zaynab Jamaal

Daily sub

$140.00/day

Darren Meyer*

Daily sub

$140.00/day

Christopher Boulin*

Daily sub

$140.00/day

Alexis Reed*

Daily sub

$140.00/day

Joel Cuevas*

Daily sub

$140.00/day

Steven Martins

Sub-custodian

$16.00/hr.

*Pending paperwork approval

 

P-3A.   ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

            Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff, with regrets:

Name

Position

Location

Eff. Date

Reason

Nelson Hernandez

Head custodian

KMS

1/1/2025

Retirement 

Julio Castaneda

Custodian

KMS

1/1/2025

Retirement

Yanick Joseph

Paraprofessional 

Jefferson

12/15/2024

Retirement

Catherine Tverdov

Social studies teacher

BMS

12/31/2024

Retirement

Cindy Mancia Interiano

World language (Spanish) teacher

UHS

12/15/2024

Resignation

Rajeshwar Parekh

English teacher

UHS

1/1/2025

Resignation

Mikaela Rigo

ESL teacher

UHS

1/3/2025

Resignation 

Jennifer Roque

Cafeteria/ playground aide

Hannah Caldwell

10/16/2024

Resignation 

Ashley Maynard

Special ed teacher

Hannah Caldwell

1/6/2025

Resignation 

 

P-3B.   APPROVE LEAVES

            Approve leaves for the following staff: 

Name

Position

Location

Leave Dates

Leave Type

Shaquana Hall

Custodian

Hannah Caldwell

10/31/2024-3/24/2025

Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA

Tiffany McPherson

2nd grade teacher

Franklin

1/21/2025-6/2/2025

Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA

Lauren Tsagaris

5th grade teacher

Jefferson

2/4/2025-6/24/2025

Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA

Sara Matos

Business teacher

UHS

1/16/2025-10/1/2025

Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA

Marqueta Coleman

Part-time bus driver

Transportation Dept

11/12/2024-1/7/2025

Paid FMLA

Vittoria Bravette

Math teacher

BMS

12/2/2024-3/26/2025

Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA

Ron Rago

Supervisor – Art and Music

UHS

12/17/2024-2/10/2025

Paid medical leave

Patricia Busalacchi

Café aide 

Hannah Caldwell

10/23/2024-6/25/2025

Paid FMLA

Nancy Dionisio

OT-special services

Washington/

Livingston

New return date 9/1/2025

Extension of FMLA leave

Steven Dering

PE teacher

BMS

12/2/2024-12/20/2024 and 4/22/2025-6/20/2025

Unpaid FMLA

Regina Blasi

2nd grade teacher

Connecticut Farms

New return date 4/1/2025

Extension of leave

Laura Cococcia

Science teacher

BMS

New return date

12/11/2024

Extension of paid FMLA

Dana Liloia

2nd grade teacher

Livingston

Intermittent

11/7/2024-6/25/2025

Paid intermittent FMLA

Maria Fiodilino

Special ed teacher

BMS

Intermittent

9/4/2024-6/24/2025

Paid intermittent FMLA

Gina Papeo

CST

KMS

Intermittent

10/5/2024-6/25/2025

Paid intermittent FMLA

Tatiana Cortes

Special ed teacher

Connecticut Farms

Intermittent 

10/1/2024-6/24/2025

Paid intermittent FMLA

Glenn Boyd

Head custodian

Connecticut Farms

Intermittent 10/14/2024-10/14/2025

Paid intermittent FMLA

Maria Class

Security

Jefferson

Intermittent 

10/31/2024-10/31/2025

Paid intermittent FMLA

Leslie Laurino

Paraprofessional

Battle Hill

11/13/2024-12/20/2024

Paid medical leave

 

P-4.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS MEETINGS – TRANSITION PROGRAMS
    Approve Marcy Musarra, Dana Meixner and Janine Pascucci, district teachers, to attend/visit various meetings/locations as part of our transition program, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-P-4.pdf (340.24 KB)

P-5.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS MEETINGS – TRANSITION PROGRAMS
    Approve Christina Shpunder, district Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant and/or Daniel Seugling, district School Psychologist, to attend/visit meetings/locations as part of our transition program, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-P-5.pdf (245.08 KB)

P-6.    APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS
    Approve student teachers and internships for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-P-6.pdf (43.45 KB)

P-7.    APPROVE UPDATED STUDENT ACTIVITES ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES
    Approve updated Student Activities Account Signatories for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-P-7.pdf (444.08 KB)

P-8.    APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – PRESCHOOL PART-TIME FISCAL SPECIALIST
    Approve Job Description – Preschool Part-Time Fiscal Specialist, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

Nov 2024-P-8.pdf (138.97 KB)

15. Policy Committee:

16. Residency Committee Resolutions:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Residency Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s information:

R-1.     APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENTS FROM ROLLS

            Approve to remove the following students from the attendance rolls as the students have been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student:

Student No.

School

#288329

Union High School – 9th grade - OOD

 

R-2a.   REPORT OF STUDENTS VOLUNTARILY TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE (INVESTIGATION)

            For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following residency investigations were completed and the listed students voluntarily transferred to the district of residence for the 2024-2025 school year:

Student No.

School

#285063

Union High School – 9th grade

#338277

Battle Hill Elementary School – 4th grade

#370799

Hannah Caldwell Elementary School - K

 

R-2b.   REPORT OF STUDENTS VOLUNTARILY TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE (HEARING)

            For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following residency investigations and hearings were completed; and voluntarily transferred to the district of residence for the 2024-2025 school year:

Student No.

School

#298236

Burnet Middle School – 8th grade

 

            For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following totals are as of the October 15, 2024 Board meeting (2024-2025 school year):

Students Removed:

4

Students Voluntarily Transferred:

4

 

17. Technology Committee:

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

T-1.    APPROVE RECYCLING OF EQUIPMENT
    Approve list of equipment for recycling, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
 

Nov 2024-T-1.pdf (93.06 KB)

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.

Nov 2024-Bills-1.pdf (589.23 KB)
Nov 2024-Bills-2.pdf (639.29 KB)
Nov 2024-Bills-3.pdf (7.4 MB)
Nov 2024-Bills-4.pdf (1.11 MB)
Nov 2024-Bills-5.pdf (612.81 KB)

19. Unfinished Business:

20. New Business:

21. Comments from Public:

22. Executive Session

APPROVE UPDATE TO REQUEST FROM DMK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    Approve update to request from the Douglas Michael Krueger (DMK) Scholarship Fund and Township of Union to use the Union High School stage or Kawameeh Middle School Auditorium on Saturday, November 16, 2024 (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) for rehearsal and Sunday, November 17, 2024 (8 a.m.- 9 p.m.), to present Union’s Got Talent 2024 (requesting all fees be waived) (Certificate of Insurance to be provided by Township.
 

23.  Adjournment

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