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Executive Session/Regular Meeting - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.

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By diane_cappiello | Wed, 07/22/2026 - 12:24 pm
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 06:00 pm

Executive Session/Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2026, of the Township of Union Board of Education, Administration Building, 2369 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 – AUGUST 18, 2026

1. Roll Call

2. Flag Salute

3. Mission Statement - Empower and Inspire Every Student, Every Day

4. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

5. Executive Session

6. Approval of Minutes:

    1.    July 21, 2026 – regular meeting
    2.    July 21, 2026 – executive session #1 and #2

August 2026-minutes-regular meeting-July 21, 2026.pdf (409.34 KB)

7. Communications:

Use of Facilities:
UPDATED REQUEST FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VAUXHALL – COMMUNITY SERVICE DATE
    Updated Request from First Baptist Church of Vauxhall to use Jefferson School parking lot for their Community Service Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (updated date) – 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (for setup, event and clean-up) [original request approved at June 16, 2026 Board meeting].

Letters of Resignation:
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – OSBORNE
    Letter of resignation from Melissa Osborne, special education teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective September 26, 2026.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SCHUBERT
    Letter of resignation from Richard Schubert, long-term substitute security officer-Union High School, effective July 30, 2026.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – JIMENEZ
    Letter of resignation from Julian Jimenez, paraprofessional-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective August 10, 2026.

Letters of Retirement:
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – JONES
    Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Coree Jones, head custodian-Union High School, effective February 28, 2026.

Requests for Leave:
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NEAL
    Request for paid FMLA from Deja Neal, paraprofessional-Livingston Elementary School, September 1, 2026-September 30, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SEQUEIRA (TIMIRAOS)
    Request for paid FMLA and Unpaid NJFLA from Gina Sequeira (Timiraos), teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 8, 2026-November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026-February 15, 2027, respectively.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CAPONE
    Request for paid FMLA and unpaid NJFLA from Alissa Capone, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, October 19, 2026-November 23, 2026 and November 24, 2026-March 3, 2027, respectively.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – BENTIVEGNA
    Request for paid FMLA, unpaid FMLA and unpaid medical leave from Anthony Bentivegna, security-Union High School, September 1, 2026-November 19, 2026, November 20, 2026-December 4, 2026 and December 7, 2026-December 23, 2026, respectively.

Requests for Leave Update:
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – ROBSON
    Request for maternity leave extension from Leane Robson, school counselor-Livingston Elementary School, October 21, 2026-December 31, 2026.

Requests for Intermittent Leave:
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CORNACCHIA
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA from Scott Cornacchia, math teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – BRUBAKER
    Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Jennifer Brubaker, social studies teacher-Union High School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CORNACCHIA
    Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Lyn Cornacchia, paraprofessional-Franklin Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – NESHIMKA
    Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Michael Neshimka, art teacher-Union High School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – NESHIMKA
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Phyllis Neshimka, physical education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – VINCENT
    Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Jaclyn Vincent, kindergarten teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – KLAUSNER
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Jodi Klausner, teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – TIMPANO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Joanne Timpano, speech therapist-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SENKIW
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Donna Senkiw, secretary-Burnet Middle School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – PATRICCO
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Mary Ellen Patricco, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – LANG
    Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Ann Lang, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

Request for Intermittent Leave Update:

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE UPDATE – CLARK
    Request for extension of paid intermittent FMLA from Dr. Mary Clark, science teacher-Union High School, September 1, 2026-November 30, 2026.

August 2026-communications-1.pdf (235.5 KB)

8. Comments from Public (on resolutions):

9. Superintendent’s Report:

    1.    Superintendent’s Report

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-1-1.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
    Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period July 22, 2026  to August 18, 2026, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-1-1A.    AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
    Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods June 17, 2026 to July 21, 2026, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-1-E-1A updated.pdf (92.11 KB)

E-2.    APPROVE STUDENT SAFETY DATA SYSTEM REPORT
    Approve the Student Safety Data System Report (formerly Violence and Vandalism Report) (SSDS) for period two (January 1-June 30, 2026) of the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

E-3.    APPROVE ESEA DOCUMENTS
    Approve the readoption of the following ESEA documents: (a) Title I District Parent and Family Engagement Policies – 2415.04 (districtwide), 2415.50 (UHS), 2415.50.1 (BMS) and 2415.50.3 (Jefferson)-no changes, and (b) Home School Compacts for UHS, BMS and Jefferson School for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-3b-1.pdf (152.38 KB)
August 2026-E-3b-2.pdf (152.09 KB)
August 2026-E-3b-3.pdf (152.85 KB)

E-4.    APPROVE CONTRACT - INLINGUA TRANSLATION SERVICES
    Approve contract with Inlingua Translation Services, for the 2026-2027 school year for district translation services, not to exceed $8,000 (to be paid using Title III funds).

August 2026-E-4.pdf (205.35 KB)

E-5.    APPROVE SALARIES PAID THROUGH ESEA GRANT
    Approve the 2026-2027 salaries paid through the ESEA Grant, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-5 updated 081026.pdf (43.67 KB)

E-6.    APPROVE DANIELSON FRAMEWORK
    Approve the Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-6.pdf (417.66 KB)

E-7.    APPROVE UPDATED PRESCHOOL PROVIDER CALENDAR – YM-YWHA
    Approve updated calendar for preschool provider site – YM-YWHA, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-7.pdf (2.78 MB)

E-8.    APPROVE ADDENDUM TO INTERN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – KEAN
    Approve Addendum Number One to the Intern Affiliation Agreement Between Kean University and the Township of Union Public Schools, extending the contract for three additional years (July 13, 2026-December 31, 2029), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-8.doc (149.18 KB)

E-9.    APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS
    Approve professional development training for district science teachers to attend OSHA HazCom and RCRA Hazardous Waste Awareness training presented by Old Colony Group, LLC, at a cost not to exceed $1,775.00, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda. 

August 2026-E-9.pdf (137.69 KB)

E-10.    APPROVE PLATFORM PARENTSQUARE – SECURE DOCUMENTS
    Approve Platform ParentSquare to service Secure Documents for all ESL families starting July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 at a rate of $6,608.75 to be paid using the Title III Federal Grants Account.

E-11.    APPROVE PLATFORM PARENTSQUARE – ATTENDANCE PLUS
    Approve Platform ParentSquare to service Attendance Plus – 31.1001 Attendance Plus (533) district wide starting July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 at a rate of $19,437.50 to be paid using the Title IV Federal Grants Account.

E-12.    APPROVE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM/PLAN – 2026-2027
    Approve Virtual Instruction Program and TUPS Virtual or Remote Instruction Plan and Checklist for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-12a.pdf (334.07 KB)
August 2026-E-12b.pdf (479.43 KB)

E-13.    APPROVE TUPS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – 2026-2027
    Approve the TUPS Professional Development Plan for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-13.pdf (160.68 KB)

E-14.    APPROVE UP THE BAR – PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
    Approve Up the Bar, a one-day professional learning session on September 2, 2026, promoting oral proficiency in the World Language Classroom, at a cost of $2,750.00, to be paid using Title III Federal Grant Accounts, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-E-14.pdf (81.36 KB)

E-15.    APPROVE CATAPULT LEARNING - HIGH IMPACT TUTORING (VIRTUAL) – ELA/MATH
    Approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) from Catapult Learning to provide high impact ELA and/or Mathematics intervention (virtual) tutoring for targeted students in grades three through eight for the 2026-2027 school year, at a not to exceed amount of $90,000.00, to be paid for by the NJ High Impact Tutoring Grant (seven RFPs were received).

E-16.    REJECTION OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
    The Township of Union Board of Education advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP # 2026-27-02) High Impact Tutoring Service (Saturday Program In-Person UHS) with a bid opening scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 10:00am.  No proposals were received in response to the solicitation.

    The Board of Education formally acknowledges receipt of zero proposals for RFP # 2026-27-02 High Impact Tutoring Service (Saturday Program In-Person UHS).

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.    PRELIMINARY TREASURER’S REPORT
    That the Preliminary Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2026 be accepted.

F-1A.    TREASURER’S REPORT
    That the Treasurer’s Report dated July 31, 2026 be accepted.

August 2026-F-1.pdf (808.9 KB)

F-2.    PRELIMINARY SECRETARY’S REPORT
    That the Preliminary Secretary’s Report dated June 30, 2026 be accepted.

F-2A.    SECRETARY’S REPORT
    That the Secretary’s Report dated July 31, 2026 be accepted.

August 2026-F-2.pdf (9.97 MB)
August 2026-F-2 budget.pdf (6.58 MB)

F-3.    CERTIFY PRELIMINARY TREASURER’S AND PRELIMINARY SECRETARY’S REPORT
    Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of June 30, 2026 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 June 30, 2026 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-3A.    CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT
    Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of July 31, 2026 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 July 31, 2026 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 (June), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-4A.    APPROVE APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS
    Approve appropriation transfers (July), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-F-4.pdf (2.63 MB)

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.

August 2026-F-5.pdf (182.14 KB)

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.

August 2026-F-7.pdf (29.04 KB)

F-8.    APPROVE LIST OF 2026-2027 STATE CONTRACT APPROVED VENDORS
    Approve the amended list of the 2026-2027 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.

August 2026-F-8.pdf (2.16 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 appended to the agenda: 
 

School

Account Name/Account #

Vendor/Description

Amount

Union High School

3280/Boys Soccer

BSN Sports – soccer supplies 

$4,410.25

Union High School

2066/Unified Club/

Special Olympics

BSN – sports equipment and uniforms for Unified Sports

$7,907.61

Union High School

2053/Student Council

Pirylis/Amazon/Major Printing -customized shirts, decorations, items for game, snacks to sell (Staff v Students Flag Football)

$4,000.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2053/Student Council

Local Flower Shop/Amazon – purchase items and carnations needed for VDay Grams; purchase roses

(Valentines Day Grams/Roses)

$2,500.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School 

2053/Student Council

Amazon – purchase items to create holiday grams

$2,000.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2053/Student Council

Norma’s Flowers, Amazon, Fabiana Aparicio – to purchase items needed for Homecoming Game coronation/decorations/ backdrop

$2,500.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2053/Student Council

Amazon – purchase items to decorate Fall and Winter/ Spring Pep Rally; pay for DJ

$2,500.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2053/Student Council

Pirylis/Amazon/Major Printing Company – purchase customized shirts, decorations and items for game; snacks to sell 

(Powder Puff Flag Football game)

$4,000.00 (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 and Water Sales

 

Spirit Wear Sales

September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027

Unified Club/SONJ Club/Club Tesslo – to raise funds for Unified activities and Special Olympics

Thanks4giving Cool School Challenge Dash and Splash

September 4, 2026-December 27, 2026

Unified Club/SONJ Club/Club Tesslo – to raise funds for Unified Club and Special Olympics

Adopt a Classroom, Target Wishlist, Amazon Wishlist

July/August 2026

Self-Contained/WBL Program at UHS – to raise funds for items needed for program

Snack Sale

September 2026-

June 2027

UHS/Key Club – to raise funds for annual district convention

Friendship Bracelet Making Event

September-October 2026

UHS/Key Club – to raise funds for annual district convention

Powder Puff Football Game

February-May 2027

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for Student Council future events

Staff v Students Flag Football Game

March-June 2027

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events

March Madness

January-March 2027

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events

Valentine’s Day Grams

January-February 2027

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events

UHS Fashion Show

September 2026-

January 2027

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events

Holiday Grams

November-December 2026

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events

Homecoming Game

September-October 2026

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events

Door Decorating Contest

November-December 2026

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events

Snack/Chocolate Sales

September 2026- June 2027

UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events

Garden BBQ

September 25, 2026, rain date October 3, 2026

Livingston/Eagles Garden & Outdoors Committee – to raise funds for the garden and outdoor space

 

August 2026-F-9a-1.pdf (458.13 KB)
August 2026-F-9a-2.pdf (276.81 KB)
August 2026-F-9a-3.pdf (27.09 KB)
August 2026-F-9b-1.pdf (944.63 KB)
August 2026-F-9b-2.pdf (2.41 MB)
August 2026-F-9b-3.pdf (54.63 KB)

F-10.    APPROVE 2026-2027 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST
    Approval be given to amend the 2026-2027 out-of-district student placement list (month of April), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-F-10.pdf (414.04 KB)

F-11.    APPROVE DR. LEWIS MILROD – CONSULTATION (Correction in Name)
    Approve Lewis M. Milrod, M.D., P.C. to provide in person and via telemedicine pediatric neurology consultation/neurodevelopmental consultation at the rate of $900.00 per consultation, to district students for the 2026-2027 school year (at a cost not to exceed $25,200.00), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda [Account Fund #: 11-000-219-320-01-19] (Correction in name only; originally approved July 21, 2026).

August 2026-F-11.pdf (266.02 KB)

F-12.    APPROVE COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION SITES AND WORK BASED LEARNING
    Approve Community Based Instruction Sites (CBI) and Work Based Learning (WBL) (formerly Structured Learning Experiences) for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-F-12.pdf (2.29 MB)

F-13.    APPROVE MOVING OF DISTRICT’S ERI PROGRAM
    Approve moving the district’s ERI Program from Hannah Caldwell Elementary School to Battle Hill Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-F-13.pdf (213.97 KB)

12. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:

 

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 July 2026 and, if applicable, bus evacuation reports for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the non-public information appended to the agenda.

O-2.    APPROVE SUBMISSION OF ANTICIPATED FACILITY REQUESTS
    Approve submission of the Anticipated Facility Request for the 2026-2027 school year to the New Jersey Department of Education (Union County Office), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

O-3.    APPROVE SUBMISSION OF ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPLIANCE
    Approve submission of the alternate method of compliance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3 and/or 6.4 for toilet room facilities for early intervention, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms (2026-2027 school year) for Connecticut Farms, Franklin and Livingston Elementary Schools, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-O-2.pdf (65.15 KB)
August 2026-O-3a.pdf (124.11 KB)
August 2026-O-3b.pdf (126.86 KB)
August 2026-O-3c.pdf (125.11 KB)

O-4.    UPDATED REQUEST FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VAUXHALL – COMMUNITY SERVICE DATE
    Updated Request from First Baptist Church of Vauxhall to use Jefferson School parking lot for their Community Service Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (updated date) – 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (for setup, event and clean-up), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda [original request approved at June 2026 Board meeting].

August 2026-O-4.pdf (235.5 KB)

T-1.    APPROVE RECYCLING OF EQUIPMENT
    Approve list of equipment for recycling, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

T-2.    APPROVE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE - IT EQUIPMENT
    Approve advertisement for sale of the following IT equipment: 18 OBS, IMacs and 28 all-in-one PCs. All have been deemed no longer serviceable (items will be sold as is), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

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 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.

August 2026-P-1a.pdf (80.92 KB)
August 2026-P-1a-grant funded.pdf (74.61 KB)
August 2026-P-1B updated 081126.pdf (213.56 KB)
August 2026-P-1c.pdf (70.67 KB)

P-2.    APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS 
    Approve Substitute Lists for the 2026-202 school year.

Name

Position

Rate

Nicole Placca

Daily substitute

$170.00/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

Years of 

Service

Resignations:

 

 

 

 

 

Melissa Osborne

Special Ed teacher

BMS

9/26/2026

Resignation

4 yrs.

Richard Schubert

Long-term sub security officer

UHS

7/30/2026

Resignation

4 yrs.

Julian Jimenez

Paraprofessional

Connecticut Farms

8/10/2026

Resignation

1 yr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retirements:

 

 

 

 

 

Coree Jones

Head custodian

UHS

2/28/2026

Retirement

22 yrs.

 

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

Name

Position

Location

Eff. Dates

Reason

Leaves:

 

 

 

 

Deja Neal

Paraprofessional

Livingston

9/1/2026-9/30/2026

Paid FMLA

Gina Sequeira 

(Timiraos)

Teacher

Battle Hill

9/8/2026-11/6/26 and 

11/9/2026-2/15/2027, respectively

Paid FMLA and

Unpaid NJFLA

Alissa Capone

Teacher

Hannah Caldwell

10/19/2026-11/23/2026 and

11/24/2026-3/3/2027,

respectively

Paid FMLA and

Unpaid NJFLA

Anthony Bentivegna

Security

UHS

9/1/2026-11/19/2026,

11/20/2026-12/4/2026 and

12/7/2026-12/23/2026,  

Respectively

Paid FMLA, 

Unpaid FMLA and

Unpaid medical leave

 

 

 

 

 

Leave Update:

 

 

 

 

Leane Robson

School counselor

Livingston

Update

10/21/2026-12/31/2026

Extension-Maternity Leave

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intermittent Leaves:

 

 

 

 

Scott Cornacchia

Math teacher

KMS

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent 

FMLA/NJFLA

Jennifer Brubaker

Social Studies 

teacher

UHS

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

NJFLA

Lyn Cornacchia

Paraprofessional

Franklin

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

NJFLA

Michael Neshimka

Art teacher

UHS

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

NJFLA

Phyllis Neshimka

Physical Ed

teacher

Battle Hill

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent 

FMLA

Jaclyn Vincent

Kindergarten teacher

Connecticut Farms

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

NJFLA

Jodi Klausner

Teacher

Battle Hill

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent 

FMLA

Joanne Timpano

Speech therapist

Battle Hill

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Donna Senkiw

Secretary

BMS

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent 

FMLA

Mary Ellen

Patricco

Teacher

Connecticut Farms

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Ann Lang

Teacher

Franklin

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

 

 

 

 

 

Intermittent Leave Update:

 

 

 

 

Dr. Mary Clark

Science teacher

UHS

Update

9/1/2026-11/30/2026

Extension –

intermittent paid 

FMLA

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

August 2026-P-4.pdf (56.82 KB)

P-5.    APPROVE CHANGE OF SALARY CLASS – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2026
    Approve Change of Salary Class (effective September 2026), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-P-5.pdf (79.26 KB)

P-6.    APPROVE DISTRICT DCP&P LIAISON – CONTI
    Approve Kim Conti as the district DCP&P liaison for the 2026-2027 school year, at no cost to the district.

P-7.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE – UCASE MEETINGS
    Approve Kim Conti, Director of Special Services, attendance at Union County Administrators of Special Education (UCASE) meetings (not to exceed $100.00 for membership dues) for the 2026-2027 school year [Account Fund #11-000-219-890-01-19].

P-8.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE – MORRIS UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION
    Approve Kim Conti, Director of Special Services and Joseph Seugling, Stefannie Buthorn, and Sheri Rouleau, Supervisors of Special Services, attendance at the Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC) meetings, at no cost to the district, for the 2026-2027 school year.

P-9.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE – MORRIS UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION
    Approve Marcel Royal attendance at meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC), at no cost to the district, for the 2026-2027 school year.

P-10.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE – VERKADA ONE AI 2026 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
    Approve Dr. Gerry Benaquista, Marissa McKenzie and John Sousa to attend the Verkada One AI 2026 Professional Development Conference, in Miami, Florida (September 16-18, 2026) at a not to exceed cost of $3,200 per person.

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)

BYLAWS/POLICIES:
POL-1.      BYLAW 0162 – NOTICE OF BOARD MEETINGS
    Approve Bylaw 0162- Notice of Board Meetings, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-2.  BYLAW 0162.01 – LEGAL NOTICES (NEW)
    Approve Bylaw 0162.01 – Legal Notices (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-3.  POLICY 1230 – SUPERINTENDENT’S DUTIES
    Approve Policy 1230 – Superintendent’s Duties (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-4.  POLICY 1643 – FAMILY LEAVE
    Approve Policy 1643 – Family Leave (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-5.  POLICY 2200 – CURRICULUM
    Approve Policy 2200 – Curriculum (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-6.  POLICY 2260 – EQUITY IN SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES
    Approve Policy 2260 – Equity in School and Classroom Practices (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-7.  POLICY 2411 – CAREER EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC COUNSELING
    Approve Policy 2411 – Career Education and Academic Counseling (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-8.  POLICY 5460 – HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
    Approve Policy 5460 – High School Graduation (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-9.  POLICY 5461 – HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS (NEW)
    Approve Policy 5461 – High School Diplomas (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-10.  POLICY 5561 – USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION TECHNIQUES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
    Approve Policy 5561 – Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-11.  POLICY 6112 – REIMBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANT EXPENDITURES
    Approve Policy 6112 – Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-12.  POLICY 6115.02 – FEDERAL AWARDS/FUNDS INTERNAL CONTROLS – MANDATORY DISCLOSURES
    Approve Policy 6115.02 – Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls – Mandatory Disclosures (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-13.  POLICY 6311 – CONTRACTS FOR GOODS OR SERVICES FUNDED BY FEDERAL GRANTS
    Approve Policy 6311 – Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-14.  POLICY 8561 – PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS
    Approve Policy 8561 – Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

August 2026-Pol-1-14.pdf (790.11 KB)

REGULATIONS:
REG-1.  REGULATION 6115.01 – FEDERAL AWARDS/FUNDS INTERNAL CONTROLS-ALLOWABILITY OF COSTS
    Approve Regulation 6115.01 – Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls-Allowability of Costs (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

ABOLISH:
1. ABOLISH REGULATION 2200 – CURRICULUM CONTENT
    Approve to abolish Regulation 2200 – Curriculum Content.

2. ABOLISH REGULATION 2411 – GUIDANCE COUNSELING
    Approve to abolish Regulation 2411 – Guidance Counseling.

3. ABOLISH REGULATION 2460.30 – ADDITIONAL/COMPENSATORY SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES
    Approve to abolish Regulation 2460.30 – Additional/Compensatory Special Education and Related Services.

August 2026-Reg-1 and Abolished Regs.pdf (224.44 KB)

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policies for the Board’s consideration (FIRST READING):

POLICIES:
POL-1a.  POLICY 5516 – STUDENT USE OF INTERNET-ENABLED DEVICES
    Approve Policy 5516 – Student Use of Internet-Enabled Devices (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

POL-2a.  POLICY 8660 – TRANSPORTATION BY PRIVATE VEHICLES – TO AND FROM SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES
    Approve Policy 8660 – Transportation by Private Vehicles – To and From School-Related Activities (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

REGULATION:
REG 1a.  REGULATION 5516 – STUDENT USE OF INTERNET-ENABLED DEVICES
    Approve Regulation 5516 – Student Use of Internet-Enabled Devices (M), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

ABOLISH:
1a.  ABOLISH POLICY 2363 – STUDENT USE OF PRIVATELY-OWNED TECHNOLOGY
    Approve to abolish Policy 2363 – Student Use of Privately-Owned Technology.

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.    REPORT OF STUDENTS TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE FOLLOWING RESIDENCY INVESTIGATIONS
    For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following residency investigations were completed, and the listed students were transferred to the appropriate district of residence:

 

Student No.

School

Grade

296069

Hannah Caldwell Elementary School

4th

288287

Union High School

10th

286610

Union High School

11th 

286611

Union High School

11th

316017

Burnet Middle School

8th

296064

Union High School

10th

286551

Union High School

11th

 

    For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following totals are as of the AUGUST 18, 2026 Board meeting (2025-2026 school year):

 

Total

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Students Removed:

0

0

0

0

Students Transferred

33

12

6

15

 

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.

August 2026-Bills-1.pdf (461.71 KB)
August 2026-Bills-2.pdf (460.6 KB)
August 2026-Bills-3.pdf (285.03 KB)
August 2026-Bills-4.pdf (88.35 KB)

18. Unfinished Business:

19. New Business:

20.  Comments from Public:

21.  Executive Session (if necessary):

22. Adjournment:

NEXT MEETING:

WORKSESSION MEETING - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - 7 P.M.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 2369 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION, NJ 07083

 

 

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