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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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:
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School |
Account Name/Account # |
Vendor/Description |
Amount |
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Union High School |
3280/Boys Soccer |
BSN Sports – soccer supplies |
$4,410.25 |
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Union High School |
2066/Unified Club/ Special Olympics |
BSN – sports equipment and uniforms for Unified Sports |
$7,907.61 |
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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) |
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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) |
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Union High School |
2053/Student Council |
Amazon – purchase items to create holiday grams |
$2,000.00 (not to exceed) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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:
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Event Name |
Date |
Purpose |
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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 |
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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 |
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Adopt a Classroom, Target Wishlist, Amazon Wishlist |
July/August 2026 |
Self-Contained/WBL Program at UHS – to raise funds for items needed for program |
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Snack Sale |
September 2026- June 2027 |
UHS/Key Club – to raise funds for annual district convention |
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Friendship Bracelet Making Event |
September-October 2026 |
UHS/Key Club – to raise funds for annual district convention |
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Powder Puff Football Game |
February-May 2027 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for Student Council future events |
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Staff v Students Flag Football Game |
March-June 2027 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events |
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March Madness |
January-March 2027 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future student council events |
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Valentine’s Day Grams |
January-February 2027 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events |
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UHS Fashion Show |
September 2026- January 2027 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events |
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Holiday Grams |
November-December 2026 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events |
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Homecoming Game |
September-October 2026 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events |
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Door Decorating Contest |
November-December 2026 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events |
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Snack/Chocolate Sales |
September 2026- June 2027 |
UHS/Student Council – to raise funds for future Student Council events |
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Garden BBQ |
September 25, 2026, rain date October 3, 2026 |
Livingston/Eagles Garden & Outdoors Committee – to raise funds for the garden and outdoor space |
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
P-2. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS
Approve Substitute Lists for the 2026-202 school year.
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Name |
Position |
Rate |
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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:
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Name |
Position |
Location |
Eff. Date |
Reason |
Years of Service |
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Resignations: |
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Melissa Osborne |
Special Ed teacher |
BMS |
9/26/2026 |
Resignation |
4 yrs. |
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Richard Schubert |
Long-term sub security officer |
UHS |
7/30/2026 |
Resignation |
4 yrs. |
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Julian Jimenez |
Paraprofessional |
Connecticut Farms |
8/10/2026 |
Resignation |
1 yr. |
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Retirements: |
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Coree Jones |
Head custodian |
UHS |
2/28/2026 |
Retirement |
22 yrs. |
P-3B. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
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Name |
Position |
Location |
Eff. Dates |
Reason |
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Leaves: |
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Deja Neal |
Paraprofessional |
Livingston |
9/1/2026-9/30/2026 |
Paid FMLA |
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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 |
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Alissa Capone |
Teacher |
Hannah Caldwell |
10/19/2026-11/23/2026 and 11/24/2026-3/3/2027, respectively |
Paid FMLA and Unpaid NJFLA |
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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 |
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Leave Update: |
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Leane Robson |
School counselor |
Livingston |
Update 10/21/2026-12/31/2026 |
Extension-Maternity Leave
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Intermittent Leaves: |
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Scott Cornacchia |
Math teacher |
KMS |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA |
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Jennifer Brubaker |
Social Studies teacher |
UHS |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent NJFLA |
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Lyn Cornacchia |
Paraprofessional |
Franklin |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent NJFLA |
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Michael Neshimka |
Art teacher |
UHS |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent NJFLA |
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Phyllis Neshimka |
Physical Ed teacher |
Battle Hill |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
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Jaclyn Vincent |
Kindergarten teacher |
Connecticut Farms |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent NJFLA |
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Jodi Klausner |
Teacher |
Battle Hill |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
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Joanne Timpano |
Speech therapist |
Battle Hill |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
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Donna Senkiw |
Secretary |
BMS |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
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Mary Ellen Patricco |
Teacher |
Connecticut Farms |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
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Ann Lang |
Teacher |
Franklin |
9/1/2026-6/30/2027 |
Paid intermittent FMLA |
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Intermittent Leave Update: |
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Dr. Mary Clark |
Science teacher |
UHS |
Update 9/1/2026-11/30/2026 |
Extension – intermittent paid FMLA |
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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 CHANGE OF SALARY CLASS – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2026
Approve Change of Salary Class (effective September 2026), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.
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.
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.
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.
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
