Worksession - Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

1. Roll Call

2. Flag Salute

3. Mission Statement  - EMPOWER AND INSPIRE EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

4. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

5. Approval of Minutes:

    1.    September 9, 2025 – worksession
    2.    September 16, 2025 – executive session
    3.    September 16, 2025 – regular meeting

6. Communications:

REQUEST FROM CENTRAL JERSEY ALLSTARS – UHS FACILITIES
    Approve request from Central Jersey AllStars (Kenilworth) to use the Union High School main and recreation gyms for their cheerleading showcase competition, Saturday, November 15, 2025 for set up (1-5 p.m.) and Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION RECREATION DEPARTMENT - USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT
    Request from the Township of Union Recreation Department to use the Jefferson School parking lot for the annual trunk or treat event on October 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (rain date of October 19, 2025).

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION – WALKWAY OF HONOR
    Request from the Township of Union Education Foundation to hold a Walkway of Honor dedication ceremony on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in front of the Walkway of Honor on North Third Street.

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION – USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL
    Request from the Township of Union Education Foundation to use the Jefferson School cafeteria and gym for a spring reception on May 7, 2026 (5:00-8:00 p.m.).

REQUEST FOR USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL – TOWNSHIP OF UNION POLICE DEPARTMENT
    Request from the Township of Union Police Department to use the cafeteria and the gym at Jefferson School for the Annual Mischief-Free Night on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CLARK
    Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Ronnie Clark, head custodian-Franklin Elementary School, effective May 1, 2026.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CORSENTINO
    Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Maryanne Corsentino, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective January 1, 2026.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – SEYFFART
    Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Peter Seyffart, gifted/talented and computer teacher-Livingston Elementary School, effective February 1, 2026.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ACEVEDO
    Letter of resignation from Juan Acevedo, special education teacher-Union High School, effective September 1, 2025.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – CASTRO
    Letter of resignation from Maria Castro, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective August 22, 2025.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ORELLANA GIRON
    Letter of resignation from Jennifer Orellana Giron, special education teacher-Franklin Elementary School, effective November 4, 2025.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – KUMAR
    Letter of resignation from Rachel Kumar, third-grade teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective November 27, 2025.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SANTOS
    Letter of resignation from Diana Santos, substitute school nurse-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective September 30, 2025.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – VALENTE
    Letter of resignation from Diana Valente, cafeteria/playground aide-Washington Elementary School, effective October 11, 2025.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION UPDATE – O’REILLY
    Letter of resignation update from Thomas O’Reilly, special education teacher-Union High School, new effective date October 1, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – PASCUCCI
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Janine Pascucci, special education teacher-Union High School, October 1, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – KRALY
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from John Kraly, 4th grade teacher-Washington Elementary School, September 4, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – KLAUSNER
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Jodi Lynn Klausner, special education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 18, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – FULLER
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Terence Fuller, career education teacher-Union High School, October 1, 2025-November 3, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – TIMPANO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Joanne Timpano, occupational therapist-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 23, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – MONEK-NEAS
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Christina Monek-Neas, special education teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, September 23, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – MORIELLO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Alexia Moriello, autism teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 26, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – FIORITO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Jessica Fiorito, social studies teacher-Union High School, June 24, 2025-June 30, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – FLISLER
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Amanda Flisler, physical education teacher-Jefferson School, October 16, 2025-November 13, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SAHR
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Doreen Sahr, English teacher-Union High School, September 25, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – GALAN ACEVEDO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Sujely Galan Acevedo, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 26, 2025-December 15, 2025.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CORNACCHIA
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Jessica Cornacchia, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, October 3, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – FRAIN
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Virginia Frain, administrative assistant-Operations and Maintenance Department, October 2, 2025-October 2, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – BRENNAN
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Robert Brennan, special education teacher-Union High School, October 8, 2025-June 27, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – BOYD
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from John Boyd, carpenter-Operations and Maintenance Department, October 1, 2025-October 1, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SANTANGELO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Carrie Santangelo-basic skills teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, October 7, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – GIGANTINO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Kathy Gigantino, behavior tech-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 15, 2025-June 30, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NESHIMKA
    Request for paid FMLA followed by intermittent FMLA from Phyllis Neshimka, physical education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 15, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – STANDAL
    Request for paid leave and unpaid leave from Laura Standal, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, September 16, 2026-September 22, 2025 and September 23, 2025-TBD, respectively.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – RAFFAELE
    Request for paid FMLA followed by intermittent FMLA from Robin Raffaele, English teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 9, 2025-November 28, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – RODRIGUEZ
    Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Alicia Rodriguez, counselor-Union High School, January 9, 2026-May 11, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SCATURO
    Request for unpaid FMLA from Corrina Scaturo, music teacher-Jefferson School, September 29, 2025-October 31, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MINTELLI
    Request for paid FMLA followed by paid sick leave from Jayne Mintelli, second grade teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 30, 2025-June 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ZURKA
    Request for paid medical leave from Christine Zurka, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, December 5, 2025-March 5, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – FOSTER
    Request for unpaid FMLA from Priscilla Foster, behavior technician-Union High School, October 6, 2025-October 31, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – BOOKER
    Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Kenya Booker, bus aide-Transportation Department, October 1, 2025-December 23, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – OSBORNE
    Request for paid FMLA from Stuart Osborne, bus driver-Transportation Department, October 3, 2025-December 14, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – GEORGE
    Request for unpaid leave update from Sheren George, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, new return date January 5, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – MAZUR
    Request for leave updated to paid medical leave from Rebecca Mazur, social studies teacher-Union High School, September 2, 2025-December 1, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – RAIMO
    Request for paid FMLA update from Lisa Raimo, language arts teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, new return date October 13, 2025.

7. Comments from Public (on resolutions in bold and all other matters)

8. Superintendent’s Report:

    1.    Presentation – Supervisor of Counseling – Data and Services
    2.    Presentation – Dr. Rodriguez - State Test Performance
    3.    Report on NJDOE – School Self-Assessment for Determining District Grades (2024-2025) and School Grade Report
    4.    Presentation – Superintendent
 

9. 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 September 16, 2025 to October 14, 2025, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-2.    APPROVE STUDENT ASSEMBLIES – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Approve the following PBSIS assemblies at Washington Elementary School: (a) Omegaman Enterprises to provide two superhero themed interactive assemblies designed to promote good behavior on February 20, 2026, at a cost of $1,095.00, (b) Singing Telegrams by Jeff, Inc. to provide two Brain Show educational assemblies on May 29, 2026, at the cost of $2,400.00, and (c) Powerful Dave to provide two “Stop Bullying Now!” assemblies on December 12, 2025, at the cost of $1,590.00 [Account: Fund 20].

E-3.    APPROVE SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES PLAN
    Approve the 2025-2026 Nursing Services Plan, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

E-4.    APPROVE NJQSAC DISTRICT PERFORMANCE REVIEW
    Approve the NJ Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) District Performance Review for school year 2024-2025, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

E-5.    PROCLAIM OCTOBER AS INTERNATIONAL ALPHA DELTA KAPPA MONTH
    Proclaim the month of October 2025 as International Alpha Delta Kappa Month, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

E-6a.    APPROVE NJDOE TUITION CONTRACT
    Approve the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Department of Children and Families – Office of Education for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the non-public information appended to the agenda.

E-6b.    APPROVE NJDOE TUITION CONTRACT
    Approve the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Department of Children and Families – Office of Education for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with the non-public information appended to the agenda.

E-7.    APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Approve Jordan Toma to provide professional development training, “I’m Just a Kid with an IEP” to the Livingston Elementary School staff on October 13, 2025 (district PD Day for principals) [to be paid using Mental Health Grant Funds #20497].

E-8.    APPROVE SUBMISSION – 2025 ESEA FINAL EXPENDITURE REPORT
    Approve the Township of Union Public Schools to submit the 2025 ESEA Final Expenditure Report.

E-9.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE - MUJC MEETINGS
    Approve attendance at Special Education Subcommittee meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC), for the 2025-2026 school year, at no cost to the district, for the following:  Marcel Royal, Behaviorist, Johnny Desoriers, Behaviorist Intern, Stefannie Buthorn, Special Services Supervisor, Joseph Seugling, Special Services Supervisor, Diana Pielech, Special Education Teacher, Sarah McCulloh, School Social Worker, Lauren Kohn, Special Education Teacher, Daniel Seugling, School Psychologist, and Christine Shpunder, LDTC.

E-10.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE - MUJC MEETINGS
    Approve attendance at Subcommittee meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC), for the 2025-2026 school year, at no cost to the district for the following staff members:

• Cyber Security & Data Privacy: John Sousa, Chief Information & Tech Office
• Cyber Security & Data Privacy: Donna Restivo, Assoc. Director of Info Technology 

• Elementary Principals: Laura Oates, Principal-Jefferson School, Sharon Drayton, Principal-Connecticut Farms School, Kelly Piano, Principal-Washington School, David Shaw, Principal-Hannah Caldwell School, Mark Hoyt, Principal-Battle Hill School, and Dr. Kira Baskerville-Williams, Principal-Franklin School           

• Middle School Principals: Ben Kloc, Principal-Burnet Middle School, and Jasosn Malanda, Principal-Kawameeh Middle School

• Instructional Coaches: Bernadine Santoro, Instructional Coach, and Alina Loguidice, Instructional Coach

• STEAM: Jeremy Cohen, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Terri Matthews, Supervisor-Science 6-12

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 (no cost to the district; parent/guardian responsible, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

E-12.    APPROVE RUTGERS LITERACY TUTORING AND READING INTERVENTION STUDY – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (ERIN CHRISTENSON)
    Approval is requested for Erin Christenson, a first-grade teacher at Washington Elementary School enrolled in Rutgers University’s Reading Specialist program, to provide free, one-on-one literacy tutoring to selected students with parent consent. Sessions may be recorded for instructional feedback, with confidentiality maintained. This study supports student reading growth while contributing to the teacher’s professional certification requirements, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

E-13.    APPROVE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES STUDY – UNION HIGH SCHOOL (JESSICA MOTTA)
    Approval is requested for Jessica Motta, Union High School teacher and WGU graduate student, to conduct a study on using collaborative learning strategies to improve 11th-grade students’ analysis of primary and secondary sources. The project supports student achievement in literacy and historical thinking while contributing to teacher professional growth.

E-14.    APPROVE CURRICULUM
    Approve the following curriculum:

• K Math
• 1 Math
• 2 Math
• 3 Math
• 4 Math
• 5 Math
• UHS Geometry
• UHS Algebra II
• UHS General Math
• UHS CS Python
• UHS Math Readiness
• UHS Transition to Algebra
• World Language Level IV
• UHS Anatomy & Physiology
• UHS GeoPhysics
• UHS Forensic Science
• UHS Hollywood Science
• UHS Physics
• UHS Environmental
• UHS Intro to Engineering
• UHS Principles of Engineering
• ESL Newcomer (K-2)
• ESL Newcomer (3-5)
• ESL Newcomer (6-8)
• ESL Newcomer (9-12)
• K-2 Library
• 3-5 Library
• 6-8 Library
• 9-12 Library
• Grade 2 ELA
• Grade 3 ELA
• UHS College Writing
• UHS CW: NFiction
• UHS Graphic Novel
• UHS Public Speaking
• UHS Intro to Writing&Style
• UHS Journalism
• UHS Young Adult Lit
• UHS Screenwriting
• TV Production I
• TV Production II
• TV Production III
• TV Production IV
• UHS Horror Literature
• UHS Adapting Film/Lit

E-15.    APPROVE SUSPENSION – STUDENT
    Approve continuation of long-term suspension for student #266593 from the general education program.

E-16.    APPROVE REMOVAL OF LIBRARY BOOKS – CONNECTICUT FARMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Approve removal of library books from the Connecticut Farms Elementary School collection, including damaged items and outdated, unused materials (over 25 years old and not circulated since 2005 or earlier; removal is in accordance with district guidelines for library collection maintenance), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

E-17.    APPROVE SCHOOL WELLBEING SOLUTIONS – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    Approve School Wellbeing Solutions/Dr. Martin Blank to provide professional development to the performing arts staff on a date to be determined at Union High School, at a cost of $2,000.00 [to be paid by the Grants Department-SBMH NJTSS PD Consultant (Acct. #20092/20-453-200-500-01-20-YR03)], in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

E-18.    APPROVE PARTNERSHIP WITH HAZEL HEALTH
    Approve partnership with Hazel Health for districtwide online mental health services in school and at home, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

10. 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 September 30, 2025 be accepted.

F-2.      SECRETARY’S REPORT
            That the Secretary’s Report dated September 30, 2025 be accepted.

F-4.    APPROVE APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS
    Approve appropriation transfers in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

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 appended to the agenda.

F-6.    APPROVE DISTRICTWIDE TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES
    Approve districtwide 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 appended to the agenda.

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 appended to the agenda.

F-8.    APPROVE LIST OF 2025-2026 STATE CONTRACT APPROVED VENDORS
    Approve the amended list of the 2025-2026 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 appended to the agenda.

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 appended to the agenda: 
 

F-9B.    APPROVE FUNDRAISERS
    Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda:

F-9C.    ACCEPT DONATIONS
    Accept the following donations:

F-10.    APPROVE 2025-2026 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST
    Approval be given to amend the 2025-2026 out-of-district student placement list (month of October), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-11A.    APPROVE TO AMEND LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS – KAWAMEEH MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Approve to amend the list of Student Activity Accounts for Kawameeh Middle School to include the following: (a) Club Unify/Special Olympics, (b) PEER Leadership.

F-11B.    APPROVE TO AMEND LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS
    Approve to amend the list of Student Activity Accounts for Union High School to include the following: (a) Film Club.

F-12.    APPROVE AMENDMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICE AGREEMENT
    Approve Amendment to School Resource Officer Service Agreement for the years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-13A. APPROVE NONPUBLIC SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE PROGRAM SPENDING PLAN – UCESC
    Approve the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program spending plan for St. Michael School located within the district for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-13B. 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 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-14A. APPROVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE BUDGET AMOUNT WORKSHEET (M-1)
    Approve the Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet (M-1) pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26A, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-14B. APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN REPORT
    Approve the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan Report (FY25, budgeted FY26 and Planned FY27), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-15.    APPROVE ROBERT HALF TALENT SOLUTION – ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
    Approve Robert Half Talent Solution to provide skilled accounting and financial services on a part-time basis (and, if needed, full-time basis) at a rate of approximately $30-$40 (on an as need basis; not to exceed $TBD) for the 2025-2026 school year [Account #11-000-251-330-01-54-0060].

F-16a.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with Gateway Family YMCA, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-16b.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – TOWNLEY PRESCHOOL-WONDER TWIN POWERS
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with Townley Preschool-Wonder Twin Powers, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-16c.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – YM-YWHA OF UNION COUNTY
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with YM-YWHA of Union County, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-16d.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – BRAINIAC’S CHILDCARE CENTER
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with Brainiac’s Childcare Center, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-16e.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – UNION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with Union Township Community Action Organization, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-16f.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – KEAN UNIVERSITY
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with Kean University, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-16g.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – KIDDIE QUARTERS
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with Kiddie Quarters, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-16h.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – KINDERCARE
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with KinderCare, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-16i.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL CONTRACT – WONDER WORLD
    Approve Updated Preschool Contract with Wonder World, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-17.    APPROVE ESS NORTHEAST – SUBSTITUTE STAFF PLACEMENT AGREEMENT
    Approve ESS Northeast Substitute Staff Placement Agreement between ESS Northeast and the Township of Union Public Schools Preschool Grant Program (2025-2026), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-ATTY.  For informational purposes only – vote not required.  List of legal services paid as of September 16, 2025 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

11. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:

12. Operations/Technology Committee Resolutions:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Operations/Technology 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 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with the non-public information appended to the agenda.

O-2.    APPROVE REQUEST FROM CENTRAL JERSEY ALLSTARS – UHS FACILITIES
    Approve request from Central Jersey Allstars (Kenilworth) to use the Union High School main and recreation gyms for their cheerleading showcase competition, Saturday, November 15, 2025 for set up (1-5 p.m.) and Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

O-3.    APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION RECREATION DEPARTMENT - USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT – TRUNK OR TREAT
    Approve request from the Township of Union Recreation Department to use the Jefferson School parking lot for the annual trunk or treat event on October 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (rain date of October 19, 2025), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

O-4.    APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION – WALKWAY OF HONOR
    Approve request from the Township of Union Education Foundation to hold a Walkway of Honor dedication ceremony on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in front of the Walkway of Honor on North Third Street, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

O-5.    APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION – USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL
    Approve request from the Township of Union Education Foundation to use the Jefferson School cafeteria and gym for a spring reception on May 7, 2026 (3:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – includes set up), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

O-6.    APPROVE JUNIOR CLASS BONFIRE
    Approve Junior Class Bonfire to take place on the UHS practice field on October 16, 2025 from 5-9 p.m. (with a rain date of October 23, 2025).

O-7.    APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL – TOWNSHIP OF UNION POLICE DEPARTMENT
    Approve request from the Township of Union Police Department to use the cafeteria and the gym at Jefferson School for the Annual Mischief-Free Night on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

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

13. 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 appended to the agenda.

P-1B    PERSONNEL ACTIONS – EXTRA PAY
    Personnel Actions-Extra Pay be approved in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

P-1C    PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS
    Personnel Actions- Transfers be approved in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

P-2.    APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS 
    Approve Substitute Lists for the 2025-2026 school year.
 

P-3A.    ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
    Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff, with regrets:
 

P-3B.    APPROVE LEAVES
    Approve leaves for the following staff: 
 

P-4.    APPROVE DISTRICT COMMUNICATION LIAISON – SPEKHARDT
    Approve William Spekhardt as the communication liaison to local law enforcement agencies for the 2025-2026 school year, at no cost to the district.

P-5.    APPROVE CHANGE OF SALARY CLASS #3 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2025
    Approve Change of Salary Class #3 (effective September 2025), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

P-6.    APPROVE INCREMENT WITHHOLDING
    Approve increment withholding for Employee #12435.

14. 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 8467.1 – WEAPONS SCREENING
    Approve Policy 8467-1 – Weapons Screening, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-2.  POLICY 0143 – BOARD MEMBER ELECTION APPOINTMENT
    Approve Policy 0143 – Board Election and Appointment, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-3.  POLICY 0173 – DUTIES OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT
    Approve Policy 0173 – Duties of Public-School Accountant, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-4.  POLICY 0174 – LEGAL SERVICES
    Approve Policy 0174 – Legal Services (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-5.  POLICY 0177 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    Approve Policy 0177 – Professional Services (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-6.  POLICY 1570 INTERNAL CONTROLS
    Approve Policy 1570 – Internal Controls (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-7.  POLICY 1620 – ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
    Approve Policy 1620 – Administrative Employment Contracts (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-8.  POLICY 1636.01 – NOTIFICATION OF PROMOTION, NEW JOB, AND TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES (NEW)
    Approve Policy 1636.01 – Notification of Promotion, New Job, and Transfer Opportunities, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-9.  POLICY 1648.15 – RECORDKEEPING FOR HEALTHCARE SETTINGS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS – COVID 19 (ABOLISH)
    Approve to Abolish Policy 1648.15 – Recordkeeping for Healthcare Settings in School Buildings – COVID 19 (M).

POL-10.  POLICY 2422 – STATUTORY CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
    Approve Policy 2422 – Statutory Curricular Requirements (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-11.  POLICY 5339.01 – STUDENT SUN PROTECTION (NEW)
    Approve 5339.01 – Student Sun Protection (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-12.  POLICY 6111 – SPECIAL EDUCATION MEDICAID INITIATIVE (SEMI) PROGRAM
    Approve Policy 6111 – Special Education Medicaid Initiative (Semi) Program (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-13.  POLICY 6220 – BUDGET PREPARATION 
    Approve Policy 6220 – Budget Preparation (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

REG-1.  REGULATION 8467.1 – WEAPON DETECTION SYSTEM
    Approve Regulation 8467-1 – Weapons Detection System, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

REG-2.  REGULATION 1570 – INTERNAL CONTROLS
    Approve Regulation 1570 – Internal Controls (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

REG-3.  REGULATION 6111 – SPECIAL EDUCATION MEDICAID INITIATIVE (SEMI) PROGRAM
    Approve Regulation 6111 – Special Education Medicaid Initiative (Semi) Program (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

REG-4.  REGULATION 6220 – BUDGET PREPARATION
    Approve Regulation 6220 – Budget Preparation, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

15. Residency Committee Resolutions:

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

R-1a.    REPORT OF STUDENTS VOLUNTARILY TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
    For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following residency investigation was completed and the listed student voluntarily transferred to the district of residence for the 2025-2026 school year:

R-1b.    REPORT OF STUDENTS VOLUNTARILY TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
    For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following residency investigation and hearing were completed and the listed student voluntarily transferred to the district of residence for the 2025-2026 school year:
 

    For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following totals are as of the September 16, 2025 Board meeting (2025-2026 school year):

16. 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.

17. Unfinished Business:

18. New Business:

19. Executive Session:

20.  Adjournment: