Executive Session/Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2025 of the Township of Union Board of Education, at the DMK Black Box Theater, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083.
The Board will open the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and go into executive (closed) session. The Board will return to the public thereafter.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – December 16, 2025
1. Roll Call
2. Flag Salute
3. Mission Statement
4. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
5. Executive Session
6. Approval of Minutes:
1. November 11, 2025 – worksession
2. November 11, 2025 – executive session
3. November 18, 2025 – regular meeting
4. November 18, 2025 – executive session
7. Communications:
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – REGAL
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Linda Regal, special education teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective February 1, 2026.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – HOFFMAN
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Clifford Hoffman, mechanic-Buildings and Grounds Department, effective February 1, 2026.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – RECALDE
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement from Martha Recalde, ESL teacher-Livingston Elementary School, effective March 1, 2026.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – DELLI SANTI
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Sandra Delli Santi, paraprofessional-Washington Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – DINARDO
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Mary Dinardo, 10-month secretary, Washington Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MASKO
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Barbara Masko, library clerk-Washington Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – JOHNSON
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Gwendolyn Johnson, 12-month secretary-Union High School, effective May 1, 2026.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – PRICE BARBOSA
Request for leave update from Jacqueline Price Barbosa, teacher-Union High School, new return date January 29, 2026.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – BARBOSA
Request for leave update from Christian Barbosa, teacher-Burnet Middle School, new return date December 19, 2025.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – PERALTA
Request for leave update from Antonia Peralta, teacher-Union High School, new return date December 1, 2025.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – DIONISIO
Request for leave update from Nancy Dionisio, speech teacher-Washington Elementary School, new return date March 16, 2026.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – BOGAR
Request for leave update from Chevonne Bogar, bus aide-Transportation Department, new return date January 9, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – HICKEY
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Diane Hickey, PreK teacher-Washington Elementary School, October 27, 2025-June 5, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – NEVLING
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from William Nevling, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, November 17, 2025-June 30, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – LONGLEY
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Carol Longley, PreK teacher-Franklin Elementary School, December 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – NICKELS
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Nicole Nickels, PreK Supervisor-districtwide, November 20, 2025-November 20, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CLARK
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Mary Clark, science teacher-Union High School, December 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MENDES
Request for intermittent FMLA and paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Christie Mendes, OT-Franklin and Connecticut Farms Elementary Schools, November 24, 2025-March 1, 2026 and March 2, 2026-June 15, 2026, respectively.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CORNACCHIA
Request for paid FMLA from Lynn Cornacchia, paraprofessional-Livingston Elementary School, November 21, 2025-January 5, 2026.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – THOMAS
Request for paid sick leave and unpaid medical leave from Jenelle Thomas, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, September 9, 2025-October 29, 2025 and October 30, 2025-TBD, respectively.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – UDUH
Request for paid medical leave from Ndidi Uduh, career ed teacher-Union High School, November 21, 2025-December 4, 2025.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – JONES
Request for leave update from Stephanie Jones, special education teacher–Battle Hill Elementary School, new return date June 15, 2026.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – ZURKA
Request for paid medical leave update from Christine Zurka, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, January 20, 2026-April 20, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SANTOS
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Elisa Santos, first grade teacher-Livingston Elementary School, December 2, 2025-December 2, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – NESHIMKA
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Michael Neshimka, art teacher-Union High School, January 5, 2026-June 30, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – NEMEZIO
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Elaine Nemezio, secretary-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, December 2, 2025-December 2, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – RAFFAELE
Request for paid intermittent FMLA/FLA from Adam Raffaele, science teacher-Union High School, December 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – MANOCHIO
Request for paid intermittent FMLA/FLA from Cristina Manochio, special services-Burnet Middle School, December 9, 2025-February 28, 2026.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SHPUNDER
Request for paid intermittent FMLA/FLA from Christina Shpunder, LDTC-districtwide, January 1, 2026-January 1, 2027.
8. Comments from Public (on resolutions):
9. Superintendent’s Report:
1. Update Specialized Population-ESL/Bilingual and Special Education
2. Superintendent’s Report
3. Student Liaison – Julia Laverty
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 December 9, 2025 worksession (Affirm HIB – November 12-18, 2025).
E-1A. Agenda item reported at December 9, 2025 worksession (Report HIB -November 19-December 9, 2025).
E-1A-1. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods November 19, 2025 to December 9, 2025, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
E-1-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period December 10, 2025 to December 16, 2025, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
E-2. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF CLIMATE LITERACY FOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CONTINUATION GRANT
Approve the submission of the Climate Literacy for Community Resilience (CLCR) Continuation Grant in the amount of $30,500.00 for the 2026-2027 school year.
E-3. APPROVE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – KEAN UNIVERSITY
Approve the School Psychology Professional Diploma Program Affiliation Agreement between Kean University and the Township of Union Public Schools to participate in the Spring 2026 semester to be in compliance with the School Based Mental Health Grant coordinating the student School Psychology externs, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
E-4. APPROVE COORDINATION OF GRADUATE LEVEL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY EXTERNS – KEAN UNIVERSITY
Approve coordination of graduate level School Psychology Externs from Kean University, as part of the requirement of the School Based Mental Health Grant, for the continuation of the Spring 2026 semester (all salaries to be paid using the SBMH Grant Award and approved by the NJDOE per the grant requirements), as follows: Kennith Cammileri, Kyle Cammilleri, Robert Bobko, Samara Infantino, Fiorella Quezeda [SBMH Grant #8638, not to exceed $16,000.00].
E-5. APPROVE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT – KEAN UNIVERSITY
Approve Articulation Agreement between Kean University and the Township of Union Public Schools to participate in the Kean Scholar Academy Program from 2025-2028.
E-6. APPROVE STUDENT ASSEMBLY – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Approve School of Rock - Bring the Rock to your School Assembly! to introduce students to a new musical environment at Washington Elementary School for students in grades 2-4 on February 27, 2025, at no cost to the district.
E-7. APPROVE 2026-2027 THREE-YEAR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AND ANNUAL UPDATE
Approve the 2026-2027 Three-Year Preschool Program Plan and Annual Update, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
E-8. APPROVE 2026-2027 LEA ENROLLMENT AND PLANNING: PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM UPDATES AND ELIGIBILITY
Approve the 2026-2027 LEA Enrollment and Planning for Preschool Classroom Updates and Eligibility, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
E-9. Agenda item approved at December 9, 2025 worksession (suspension of student #266593)
E-10. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING IN SCHOOLS GRANT
Approve acceptance of the Mental Health Screening in Schools Grant for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $81,011.00.
E-11. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES GRANT
Approve acceptance of the School Based Mental Health Services Grant for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $50,000.00.
E-12. APPROVE TO WRITE AND APPROVE SUBMISSION OF 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANT APPLICATION
Approve to write and approve submission of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Application for the 2026-2027 school year.
E-13. APPROVE CURRICULUM
Approve the following curriculum:
- Middle school (grades 6-7) cycle course
- Middle School Musical Theater
- 8th grade elective course
- Grade 8 Musical Theater
E-14. APPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL EMPOWERMENT MARZANO IE EVALUATION PROGRAM
Approve the Instructional Empowerment Marzano IE Evaluation Program, a two-week, no-cost trial, as part of the district’s review of alternative staff evaluation models.
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 November 30, 2025 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated November 30, 2025 be accepted.
F-3. CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT
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. Agenda item approved at December 9, 2025 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 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:
|
School |
Account/Department |
Vendor/Description |
Amount |
|
Burnet Middle School |
Yearbook/Main Office |
Jostens – fees for yearbooks – 2024-2025 school year |
$4,976.55 |
|
Kawameeh Middle School |
41/Musical Production |
Music Theatre International – material rental for 2025-2026 KMS musical |
$3,500.00 (not to exceed) |
|
Union High School |
2209/Library Fines and Lost Books |
Twp of Union Board of Education – fees for library fines and lost books |
$5,604.00 |
|
Union High School |
2221/Chromebook Fines |
Twp of Union Board of Education – fees for Chromebook fines |
$6,597.50 |
|
Union High School |
2033/Marching Band |
Union E.M.U. – ambulance for band competition |
$1,400.00 |
|
Union High School |
2033/Marching Band |
Design Dist. Studios – trophies for band competition |
$1,763.34 |
|
Union High School |
2077/Theatre |
Costa’s Restaurant & Pizzeria – catering for Til Death Do Us Part dinner theatre |
$2,000.00 (not to exceed) |
|
Union High School |
2077/Theatre |
Costa’s Restaurant & Pizzeria – catering for Til Death Do Us Part dinner theater |
$2,000.00 (not to exceed) |
|
Union High School |
2077/Theatre |
Costa’s Restaurant & Pizzeria – catering for Til Death Do Us Part dinner theatre |
$2,000.00 (not to exceed) |
F-9B. APPROVE FUNDRAISERS
Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda:
|
Event Name |
Date |
Purpose |
|
Snack Sale |
December 17, 2025-June 30, 2026 |
BMS/CheerTwirl – to raise funds for team needs (i.e. practice shirts, pom poms, etc.) - see attachment for details |
|
Raffle |
December 17, 2025-June 30, 2026 |
BMS/Cheer/Twirl – to raise funds for practice shirts, cheer sneakers, etc.) – see attachment for details |
|
Bake Sales |
December 17, 2025-June 30, 2026 |
KMS/Environmental Action Club – to raise funds for supplies: dirt, chemicals, pots, etc. |
|
Bake Sales |
December 17, 2025-June 30, 2026 |
KMS/Girls Who Code – to raise funds for supplies: robots, snacks, activities etc. |
|
Snack Sales |
December 17, 2025-June 30, 2026 |
UHS/Step Team – to raise funds for coverups, team supplies (i.e. duffle bags) and for travel expenses to attend performances |
|
Snack Sales |
December 19, 2025-March 30, 2026 |
UHS/French Honor Society – to raise funds to cover the cost of induction and participation in senior awards program |
|
Candy Sale, Fruit Snack Sales |
December 19, 2025-March 31, 2026 |
UHS/National German Honor Society – to raise funds for AATG membership, Delta Epsilon Phi graduation honor cords and diplomas |
|
Gingerbread House Building Competition |
December 19, 2025-June 30, 2026 |
UHS/Junior Class – raise funds for Class of 2027 to reduce cost of end of year trip |
|
Movie Night |
December 19, 2025-June 30, 2026 |
UHS/Junior Class – raise funds for Class of 2027 to reduce cost of end of year trip |
|
Online Pledge from Friends and Family |
December 17, 2025-February 26, 2026 |
UHS/JROTC – to raise funds for military ball, awards, extra apparel |
|
Online Pledge from Friends and Family |
December 17, 2025-February 26, 2026 |
UHS/Boys’ Basketball – to raise funds for end of season awards and end of year party (see attached for more details) |
F-9C. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Accept the following donations:
|
From |
For Use By |
$/Item |
|
Shutterfly, LLC |
Connecticut Farms Elementary |
$1,321.87 |
|
Shutterfly, LLC |
Hannah Caldwell Elementary |
$1,625.61 |
|
Shutterfly, LLC |
Washington Elementary |
$1,629.71 |
|
Shutterfly, LLC |
Battle Hill Elementary |
$1,096.19 |
|
Livingston School PTA |
Livingston Elementary |
GBC Ultimate 65 EZLoad Ready Roll Laminator w/Film ($1,999) |
|
Michael Giaimo |
Music Department |
2 flutes (1 orchestra/1 band) |
|
New York Football Giants |
Burnet Middle School - Patty Frazier’s classroom (Educator of the Week) |
$1,000.00 |
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 December 2025), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
F-11. APPROVE WITHDRAWAL FROM CAPITAL RESERVE
Approve withdrawal from the Capital Reserve in the amount of $2,179,974.00 to pay Service Master/Timeless for the completion cost of the Hannah Caldwell project. The withdrawal is in accordance with State regulations governing the use of Capital Reserve Accounts.
F-12. APPROVE PAYROLL CORRECTION/RETROACTIVE SALARY ADJUSTMENT
Approve the payroll correction and retroactive salary adjustment for Employee #13003, for the period September 2022 through June 2025 (all applicable deductions, including pension, tax and health benefit contributions shall be applied in accordance with State and federal requirements).
F-ATTY. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services paid as of November 18, 2025 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
12. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Legal Committee presents the following resolution for the Board’s consideration:
L-1. Agenda item approved at December 9, 2025 worksession (Settlement Agreement S.B. obo student #328248).
13. 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 for the month of November 2025 and bus evacuation reports, for the month of October 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with the non-public information appended to the agenda.
O-2. Agenda item approved at December 9, 2025 worksession (use of Connecticut Farms Elementary School by Township of Union).
O-3. Agenda item approved at December 9, 2025 worksession (use of district facilities – 2025-2026 by Township of Union).
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. Agenda item approved at December 9, 2025 worksession (Personnel-New Hires).
P-1A-1. 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.
|
Name |
Position |
Rate |
|
Pamela Henn |
Daily sub |
$170.00/per day |
|
Camara Frances Tomaneng |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Ciara Corbett |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day (pending paperwork) |
|
Taylor Webb |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Sean Brown |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Luz Mendez Jimenez |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Sean Burke |
Daily sub |
$170.00/per day |
|
Jenifer Adiers |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Athanasius Onyemaobi |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Phyllis Leath |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Nosheen Khan |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Gianna Vaynberg |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day (pending paperwork) |
|
Anton Updale |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day (pending paperwork) |
|
Haley Rodrigues |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day (pending paperwork) |
|
Patrick Martins |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
|
Zachary Muhlstock |
Daily sub |
$160.00/per day |
P-3A. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff, with regrets:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Eff. Date |
Reason |
Yrs of Service |
|
Linda Regal |
Special Ed Teacher |
Hannah Caldwell |
2/1/2026 |
Retirement |
35 yrs. |
|
Clifford Hoffman |
Mechanic |
Bldgs. And Grounds Dept. |
2/1/2026 |
Retirement |
36 yrs. |
|
Martha Recalde |
ESL teacher |
Livingston |
3/1/2026 |
Retirement |
25 yrs. |
|
Sandra Delli Santi |
Paraprofessional |
Washington |
7/1/2026 |
Retirement |
26 yrs. |
|
Mary Dinardo |
10-month secretary |
Washington |
7/1/2026 |
Retirement |
30 yrs. |
|
Barbara Masko |
Library Clerk |
Washington |
7/1/2026 |
Retirement |
31 yrs. |
|
Gwendolyn Johnson |
12-month secretary |
UHS |
5/1/2026 |
Retirement |
16 yrs. |
P-3B. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Leave Dates |
Leave Type |
|
Jacqueline Price Barbosa |
Teacher |
UHS |
New return date 1/29/2026 |
New return date |
|
Christian Barbosa |
Teacher |
BMS |
New return date 12/19/2025 |
New return date |
|
Antonia Peralta |
Teacher |
UHS |
New return date 12/1/2025 |
New return date |
|
Nancy Dionisio |
Speech teacher |
Washington |
New return date 3/16/2026 |
New return date |
|
Chevonne Bogar
|
Bus aide |
Transportation Dept. |
New return Date 1/9/2026 |
New return date |
|
Diane Hickey |
PreK teacher |
Washington |
Intermittent 10/27/2025-6/5/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
|
William Nevling |
Paraprofessional |
Battle Hill |
Intermittent 11/17/2025-6/30/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
|
Carol Longley |
PreK teacher |
Franklin |
Intermittent 12/1/2025-6/30/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
|
Nicole Nickels |
PreK Supervisor |
Districtwide |
Intermittent 11/20/2025-11/20/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
|
Mary Clark |
Science teacher |
UHS |
Intermittent 12/1/2025-6/30/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
|
Christie Mendes |
OT |
Franklin and Connecticut Farms |
11/24/2025-3/1/2026 And 3/2/2026-6/15/2026 |
Intermittent FMLA And Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA |
|
Lynn Cornacchia |
Paraprofessional |
Livingston |
11/21/2025-1/5/2026 |
Paid FMLA |
|
Jenelle Thomas |
Teacher |
Franklin |
9/9/2025-10/29/2025 10/31/2025-TBD |
Paid sick leave
Unpaid medical leave |
|
Ndidi Uduh |
Career Ed teacher |
UHS |
11/21/2025-12/4/2025 |
Paid medical leave |
|
Stephanie Jones |
Special Ed teacher |
Battle Hill |
New return date 6/15/2026 |
New return date |
|
Christine Zurka |
Paraprofessional |
Battle Hill |
Updated 1/20/2026-4/20/2026 |
Updated Paid medical Leave |
|
Elisa Santos |
1st grade teacher |
Livingston |
Intermittent 12/2/2025-12/2/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
|
Michael Neshimka |
Art teacher |
UHS |
Intermittent 1/5/2026-6/30/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
|
Elaine Nemezio |
Secretary |
Hannah Caldwell |
Intermittent 12/2/2025-12/2/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
|
Adam Raffaele |
Science teacher |
UHS |
Intermittent 12/1/2025-6/30/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA/ FLA |
|
Cristina Manochio |
Special services |
BMS |
Intermittent 12/9/2025-2/28/2026 |
Paid intermittent FMLA/ FLA |
|
Christina Shpunder |
LDTC |
Districtwide |
Intermittent 1/1/2026-1/1/2027 |
Paid intermittent FMLA/ FLA |
P-4. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS
Approve student teachers and internships for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
P-5. APPROVE ATTENDANCE – NJASA TECHSPO ‘26
Approve attendance at the NJASA TECHSPO ‘26 for John Sousa, Chief Information & Technology Officer and Donna Restivo, Associate Director of IT, Dr. Jose Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent and Kristin Nunez, Communication Specialist and Webmaster, at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, January 28-30, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $3,800.00.
P-6. APPROVE INCREMENT WITHHOLDING
Approve increment withholding for Employee #8825 for the 2026-2027 school year.
P-7. APPROVE TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE
Approve termination of Employee #10994 due to a disqualifying event.
P-8. APPROVE 2025-2026 HOURLY RATES LIST
Approve the 2025-2026 Hourly Rates List, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
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 2530 – RESOURCE MATERIALS
Approve Policy 2530 – Resource Materials, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
POL-2. POLICY 2535 – LIBRARY MATERIAL (NEW)
Approve Policy 2535 – Library Material (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
POL-3. POLICY 9130 – PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
Approve Policy 9130 – Public Complaints, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
POL-4. POLICY 3214.1 – EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS (administratively pulled by Superintendent; remains under review).
REG-1. REGULATION 2530 – RESOURCE MATERIALS (NEW)
Approve Regulation 2530 – Resource Materials, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
REG-2. REGULATION 2535 – LIBRARY MATERIAL (NEW)
Approve Regulation 2535 – Library Material (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
REG-3. REGULATION 9130 – PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
Approve Regulation 9130 – Public Complaints, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
16. Residency Committee Resolutions:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Residency Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s information:
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|
Total |
Elementary |
Middle School |
High School |
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Students Removed: |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Students Voluntarily Transferred |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
17. 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.
18. Unfinished Business:
19. New Business:
20. Comments from Public:
21. Executive Session (if necessary):
23. Adjournment:
NEXT MEETING:
Organization Meeting - Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.,
DMK Black Box Theater, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey
