Worksession Meeting - October 13, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. | Township of Union Public Schools

1. Roll Call

2. Flag Salute

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

4. Open Public Meetings Act Statement:

In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, the Township of Union Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof published on the Board’s official Internet website, with a direct hyperlink to legal notices conspicuously placed on the website’s homepage, posted in the Administration Building at 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey, filed with the Township Clerk, and mailed to all persons, if any, who have requested said notice.

5. Approval of Minutes:

1.    September 8, 2026 – worksession
2.    September 8, 2026 – executive session
3.    September 15, 2026 – regular meeting
4.    September 15, 2026 – executive session #1 and #2

Oct 2026-minutes-worksession-September 8, 2026.pdf (153.45 KB)

Oct 2026-minutes-regular meeting-September 15, 2026.pdf (348.58 KB)

6. Communications:

Use of Facilities:
REQUEST FOR USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL – UNION POLICE DEPARTMENT
Request from the Township of Union Police Department to use the cafeteria and the gym at Jefferson School for the Annual Mischief-Free Night on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

REQUEST FROM PTA – ANNUAL BONFIRE – UHS FOOTBALL FIELD
Request from the UHS PTA requesting the use of the UHS football field for their annual Bonfire on October 7, 2026 (5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) (rain date October 14, 2026-6:00p.m.-7:00 p.m.).

REQUEST FROM VAUXHALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY – JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Letter from Vauxhall Historical Society requesting use of Jefferson School, the presence of the UHS ROTC, if available, to post colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance, the use of the auditorium, a podium, a microphone and 7 chairs on stage, and the waiver of fees associated with the use of the facility, on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to honor veterans from the Vauxhall community who have served in the military from WWI to present.

REQUEST FROM CENTRAL JERSEY ALLSTARS TO USE UHS GYMNASIUM
Request from Central Jersey AllStars to rent the Union High School Gymnasium on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 11, 2027 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Letters of Resignation:
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – AGUILAR VILLALTA
Letter of resignation from Sayra Aguilar Villalta, 1st shift custodian-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective September 9, 2026.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – HAKTANIR
Letter of resignation from Hande Haktanir, paraprofessional-Jefferson Elementary School, effective September 1, 2026.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – TAVAREZ
Letter of resignation from Jenny Tavarez, cafeteria/playground aide-Franklin Elementary School, effective September 1, 2026.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – BLONDET
Letter of resignation from James Blondet, bus driver-Transportation Department, effective October 1, 2026.

Letters of Retirement:
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MALANGA
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Michael Malanga, music teacher-Jefferson Elementary School, effective January 1, 2027.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – WHITE
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Daniel White, social studies teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective January 1, 2027.

Requests for Leave:
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – RIBEIRO
Request for paid medical leave and unpaid medical leave from Maria Ribeiro, paraprofessional-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 22, 2026-October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026-November 9, 2026, respectively.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – TOGLIA
Request for paid FMLA, unpaid NJFLA and maternity leave from Elyse Toglia, speech therapist-Union High School, January 11, 2027-February 12, 2027, February 15, 2027-May 18, 2027 and May 19, 2027-May 31, 2027.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SABEL
Request for paid medical leave and unpaid medical leave from Larry Sabel, school bus driver, November 20, 2026-December 4, 2026 and December 7, 2026-January 20, 2027.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – TAYLOR
Request for paid medical leave and unpaid medical leave from Adrienne Taylor, bus aide-Transportation Department, September 1, 2026-October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026-December 7, 2026, respectively.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MALANG
Request for paid FMLA from Lawrence Malang, security-Franklin Elementary School, October 29, 2026-December 15, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NEVLING
Request for paid/unpaid medical leave from William Nevling, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, October 14, 2026-December 23, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – McGRATH
Request for unpaid NJFLA from Brendan McGrath, elementary teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, January 4, 2027-March 19, 2027.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – LILOIA
Request for paid FMLA from Dana Liloia, elementary teacher-Livingston Elementary School, November 9, 2026-November 20, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CARLIN
Request for paid FMLA and unpaid NJFLA from Donna Carlin, secretary-Central Office, September 21, 2026-September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026-November 16, 2026, respectively.

Requests for Leave Update:
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – SANTANGELO
Updated request for paid FMLA leave from Carrie Santangelo, special education teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, September 1, 2026-October 2, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – CAPONE
Updated request for paid FMLA and unpaid NJFLA from Alissa Capone, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, October 12, 2026-November 23, 2026 and November 24, 2026-March 3, 2027.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – MITSAELIDES MICCICHE
Updated request for unpaid maternity leave from Maria Mitsaelides Micciche, ESL teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, October 22, 2026-February 7, 2027.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – DAMATO
Updated request for paid FMLA from Patricia Damato, elementary teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 1, 2026-November 23, 2026.

Requests for Intermittent Leave:
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – MAHMUTAJ
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Aida Mahmutaj, paraprofessional-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, September 18, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE - SANTANGELO
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Carrie Santangelo, special education teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, October 5, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SAHR
Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Doreen Sahr, teacher-Union High School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – NAVARRETE
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Angel Navarrete, teacher-Union High School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – NARDO
Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Rosemary Nardo, nurse-preschool, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CORNACCHIA
Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Jessica Cornacchia, teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – LeBLOND
Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Cara LeBlond, teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – OLIVEIRA
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Elisabete Oliveira, teacher-Washington Elementary School, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – DeROSA
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Anthony DeRosa, teacher-Union High School, October 28, 2026-December 9, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – MAHMUTAJ
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Aida Mahmutaj, paraprofessional-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, September 18, 2026-June 30, 2026.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – KRUSE
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Tori Kruse, secretary-Central Office, September 1, 2026-June 30, 2026.

Requests for Intermittent Leave Update:
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE UPDATE – DOWLING
Updated request for paid intermittent FMLA from Nikki Dowling, teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, March 24, 2026-March 23, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE UPDATE – MESSLER
Updated request for paid intermittent FMLA from Scott Messler, physical education teacher-Union High School, February 2, 2026-February 1, 2027.

Employment Separation:
EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION – PHILIPPE
Employment Separation, Guytemberg Philippe, bus driver-Transportation Department, effective September 29, 2026.

Miscellaneous Communications:
LETTERS FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Letters from Township of Union Education Foundation regarding grants that were awarded to teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.

Oct 2026-communication.pdf (503.51 KB)

Oct 2026-communication-2.pdf (49.07 KB)

Oct 2026-communication-3.pdf (97.54 KB)

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

8. Superintendent’s Report: October 27, 2026

1. Superintendent’s Report
2. Student Representative - Rachel Glover

9. Education/Student Discipline Committee Resolutions:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Education/Student Discipline Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

E-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

Oct 2026-E-1_0.pdf (69.69 KB)

E-2. APPROVE GRANTS FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Approve acceptance of grants from the Township of Union Education Foundation for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Oct 2026-E-2.pdf (503.51 KB)

E-3. APPROVE SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES PLAN
Approve the 2026-2027 Nursing Services Plan, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Oct 2026-E-3.pdf (288.39 KB)

E-4. APPROVE CURRICULUM
Approve the following curriculum:

Advanced Ceramics

Advanced Drawing

Advanced Placement Cybersecurity

Ceramics and Sculpture

Computer Literacy 1

Computer Literacy 5

Computer Literacy K

Computer Science 6

Computer Science 7

Computer Science 8

Crafts

Digital Arts I

Digital Arts II

Drawing

G&T 2

G&T 3

G&T 4

G&T 5

General Art

Grade 6 Art

Grade 6-7 Music

Grade 7 Art

Grade 8 Art

Intermediate Dance II

Intro to Dance Styles and Techniques

Math Honors Calculus

Math Honors Pre-Calculus

Photo I

Photo II

Photo III

Social Studies Grade 1

Social Studies Grade 2

Social Studies Grade 5

Social Studies Grade K

Tech Ed I

Tech Ed II

TV Production I

TV Production II

TV Production III

TV Production IV

Oct 2026-E-4.pdf (117.39 KB)

E-5. APPROVE SUSPENSION – STUDENT
Approve long-term suspension and home instruction for student #286545 from the general education program.

E-6. APPROVE STUDENT ASSEMBLIES – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Approve the following PBSIS assemblies at Washington Elementary School: (a) Ned Show to provide two educational assemblies – Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best on December 1, 2026 for grades K-5, at no cost to the district, (b) Singing Telegrams by Jeff, Inc. to provide two Brain Show educational assemblies on May 24, 2027, for grades K-5, at the cost of $2,500.00 [Account: Fund 20] and (c) Mr. J! to provide two schoolwide assemblies – high-energy mix of music, movement, social-emotional learning, and author reads-aloud from his children’s book Mr. J and the Tower that Fell on March 31, 2027, for grades K-5, at a cost of $1,495.00 [Account Fund 20].

E-7. APPROVE ADDENDUM TO KEAN UNIVERSITY INTERN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
Approve Addendum Number One to the Intern Affiliation Agreement between Kean University, College of Education, and the Township of Union Public Schools, extending the agreement for an additional three (3) years, effective July 13, 2026 through December 31, 2029, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

Oct 2026-E-7.pdf (329.05 KB)

10. Fiscal and Planning Committee Resolutions:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Fiscal and Planning Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:

F-1. TREASURER’S REPORT
That the Treasurer’s Report dated September 30, 2026 be accepted.

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

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

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a), I certify that as of September 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 September 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-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.

Oct 2026-F-5.pdf (80.97 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.

Oct 2026-F-6.pdf (65.3 KB)

F-7. APPROVE DISTRICTWIDE STUDENT FIELD TRIPS
Approve districtwide student field trip destinations and purposes pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

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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.

Oct 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
Kawameeh Middle School	41/musical production	Music Theatre International (UTBOE) – buy play rights for KMS musical Annie Jr.	$3,290.00
Union High School	3230/boys’ baseball	UTBOE – boys baseball apparel for all three levels of baseball	$9,544.45
Union High School	2140/Track	UTBOE – for NJSIAA Track Entry Fees	$1,332.00
Burnet Middle School	2021/Theater Club	Group Sales Box Office – tickets for student attendance at & Juliet	$4,000.00 (not to exceed)
Burnet Middle School	2021/Theater Club	US Coach Ways – transportation to & Juliet	$1,300.00 (not to exceed)
Livingston Elementary School	2011/1^st grade	Turtle Back Zoo – 1^st grade field trip	$1700.00
Union High School	2033/Marching Band	Major Printing – competition season T-shirts	$1,190.00
Union High School	2221/Chromebook fines	UTBOE – for student Chromebook fines	$10,803.00
Union High School	2201/School ID Fines	UTBOE – for student ID fines	$19,309.00
Union High School	2209/Library Fines	UTBOE – for student library fines	$1,132.99
Union High School	46/Key Club	Kiwanis International – membership dues	$4,200.00 (not to exceed)

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

Event Name	Date	Purpose
Chocolates/Candy Grams	October 28, 2026-June 30, 2027	BMS/8^th grade – to raise funds for 8^th grade dance, trip, awards and graduation
Coffee Corner	October 28, 2026-June 30, 2027	BMS/Special Olympic Club – to raise funds for club activities, equipment and uniforms
Snack Sale, candy grams, bake sale, flower sale, March Madness, Drink Sale	October 28, 2026-June 30, 2027	BMS/PBSIS – to raise funds for PBSIS events and rewards at school store
Thank-A-Teacher Gift Card Sale	November 1, 2026-November 30, 2026	Connecticut Farms/1^st grade science – to raise funds to hatch ducks in classrooms and science experiment materials
T-shirt Sale	October 28, 2026-November 30, 2026	Connecticut Farms/1^st grade science – to raise funds to hatch ducks in classroom
Pretzel Sales	October 28, 2026	Washington/PBSIS – to raise funds for prizes and incentives
School Store	December 1, 2026-June 15, 2027	Washington/Student Council – to raise funds for charity-philanthropic causes
Valentine’s Telegrams, Read-A-Thon, Bake Sale, Flower Petals, light up hallways	December 1, 2026-June 15, 2027	Washington/Student Council – to raise funds for charity-philanthropic causes
Alumni Basketball Game	November 13, 2026	UHS/Boys basketball team – to raise funds for end of season dinner, summer league and fall league
Schoolwide Reading Challenge	October 15, 2026 -November 30, 2026	Hannah Caldwell/Student Activities – raise funds to purchase more books for vending machine; school wide celebration
Ice Pop sale, snack sale, candy sale, chocolate charms sale, You’ve Been (classroom, office, locker decorating), Talent Show, Guessing Jar, Squishy Raffles	October 1, 2026-June 23, 2027	BMS/Student Council – to raise funds for end of year Talent Show
Online Clothing Fundraiser	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	UHS/Baseball – to raise funds for baseball program, end of year awards/party, training sessions
Online Fundraiser – Leading Edge	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	UHS/Baseball – to raise funds for baseball program, end of year awards/party, and training session
Sponsorship Banners	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	UHS/Baseball – to raise funds for baseball program, end of year awards/party and training session
Community Performance Festival	11/7/2026-11/14/2026	UHS/Marching Band – to raise funds to offset costs for band camp, props, flags for competition season
Bake and Candy Sale	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	UHS/Step Team – to raise funds to purchase uniforms and cover ups
Double Good Popcorn	11/13/2026	UHS/Step Team – to raise funds for uniforms, cover ups, etc.
Pie a Player	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	UHS/Senior Class – to raise funds for Class of 2027 end of year activities/senior trip
Playbill ad/Patron package sales	11/1/2026-4/1/2027	UHS/UHSPAC – to raise funds for UHSPAC productions
Snack Sale	11/1/2026-4/1/2027	UHS/UHSPAC – to raise funds for competition trip and UHSPAC productions
Concessions	12/11/2026-12/13/2026	UHS/UHSPAC – to raise funds for fall and spring UHSPAC productions
Fall Play – 8 Minutes Left	10/28/2026-12/13/2026	UHS/UHSPAC – to raise funds for fall and spring UHSPAC productions
Bake/Snack Sale	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	UHS/Cheerleading – to raise funds for uniforms, senior day gifts
Chipotle Fundraiser	10/20/2026-10/31/2026	UHS/Cheerleading – to raise funds for new uniforms
Bake Sale and Plant Sales	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Environmental Action Club – to raise funds for supplies, dirt, seeds, chemicals for garden towers
T-Shirt Sale	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Esports – to raise funds to buy t-shirts for players for competitions
Bake Sales	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Esports – to raise funds for players to purchase shirts for competitions
Bake Sales	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Girls Who Code – to raise funds for supplies, coding games, robots to code, etc.
Dine to Donate – Chipotle	11/14/2026	KMS/musical production – to raise fund for musical production expenses
Dine to Donate – Panera Bread	12/18/2026	KMS/musical production – to raise funds for musical production expenses
Staff Dress Down Days	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/musical production – to raise funds for musical production expenses
Bake Sale	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/musical production – to raise funds for musical production expenses
Pizza and Soda Sale	12/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds to support student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Faculty/Staff Rooftop Sleepover	12/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Clear, drawstring backpack sale	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Movie Night	12/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Pretzel/hot chocolate sale, cookies/hot chocolate sale, donuts/lemonade/ice tea/ice pop sale	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Car Wash	12/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Talent Show/Dance-A-Thon	12/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Photo Backdrop Pics/Photo Scavenger Hunt	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Sponsorship/Donations – Hearts for	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Holiday, Candy, Birthday Grams	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Pajama Days/Spirit Week Special Days	10/28/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Pasta Night/Karaoke Night	12/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Penny Wars/Guessing Game Jars	12/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Turkey Trot/Cupid Shuffle, Battle of the Bands, Color Wars/Color Run, Rock paper scissors day	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance
Bake Sale	11/1/2026-6/30/2027	KMS/Student Council – to raise funds for student council events, student council apparel and 8^th grade dance

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

From

For Use By

$/Item

Union Suffragettes Girls Softball League

Special Services Department – for picnic at Rabkin Park

$500.00

Teamwork Unlimited

Foundation

Special Services Department – for picnic at Rabkin Park

Food ($500.00)

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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 (173-month of October), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

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F-11A. APPROVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE BUDGET AMOUNT WORKSHEET (M-1)
Approve the Annual Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet (M-1) pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26A, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-11B. APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN REPORT
Approve the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan Report (FY26, budgeted FY27 and Planned F28), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

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F-12. APPROVE CONTRACTS – COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Approve School Contract with the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, for educational services for a student in the district for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the non-public information appended to the agenda.

F-13. APPROVE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE/HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Approve Vending Machine License and Hold Harmless Agreement by and between the district and the Jefferson Elementary School Social Club, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Oct 2026-F-13.pdf (292.79 KB)

F-14. APPROVE KID CLAN SERVICES – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES
Approve Kid Clan Services to provide occupational therapy services for the 2026-2027 school year (not to exceed $25,000.00) [Acct Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19-7043].

F-15. APPROVE KID CLAN AMENDMENT – ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Approve amendment to Kid Clan (originally approved 6/16/2026) for the following additional two services: (a) BRIEF Evaluation - $375.00 and (b) FBA Assessment - $120.00/hr. – not to exceed 10 hours, for the 2026-2027 school year (not to exceed $25,000.00) [Account Fund #7074/11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

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F-ATTY. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services paid as of September 15, 2026 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Oct 2026-F-ATTY.pdf (221.55 KB)

11. Grievance/Negotiations/Legal Committee:

12. Operations/Technology Committee Resolutions:

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

O-1. APPROVE SECURITY DRILL/BUS EVACUATION REPORTS
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-1 and P.L. 2009, Chapter 178, approve the following security drill for the month of September 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 REQUEST FOR USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL – UNION POLICE DEPARTMENT
Approve request from the Township of Union Police Department to use the cafeteria and the gym at Jefferson School for the Annual Mischief-Free Night on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

O-3. APPROVE DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES
Approve disposal of the following items which are deemed no longer operational or serviceable by the district: (a) 2007 Blue Bird Bus #55 (VIN #1BABGCKA57F238973) and (b) 2012 Chevy Express Van #2 (VIN #1GB0G2BA7C1151286).

Oct 2026-O-3.pdf (141.08 KB)

O-4. APPROVE REQUEST FROM CENTRAL JERSEY ALLSTARS TO USE UHS GYMNASIUM
Approve request from Central Jersey AllStars to rent the Union High School Gymnasium on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 11, 2027 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

O-5. APPROVE REQUEST FROM PTA – ANNUAL BONFIRE – UHS FOOTBALL FIELD
Approve request from the UHS PTA requesting the use of the UHS football field for their annual Bonfire on October 7, 2026 (5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) (rain date October 14, 2026-6:00p.m.-7:00 p.m.).

O-6. APPROVE REQUEST FROM VAUXHALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY – JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Approve request from Vauxhall Historical Society requesting use of Jefferson School, the presence of the UHS ROTC, if available, to post colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance, the use of the auditorium, a podium, a microphone and 7 chairs on stage, and the waiver of fees associated with the use of the facility, on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to honor veterans from the Vauxhall community who have served in the military from WWI to present.

Oct 2026-O-6.pdf (97.54 KB)

O-7. 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-8. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPLIANCE
Approve submission of the updated 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.

Oct 2026-O-7.pdf (81.69 KB)

Oct 2026-O-8a.pdf (126.01 KB)

13. Personnel Committee Resolutions:

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

P-1A. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NEW HIRES
Personnel Actions-New Hires be approved in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

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

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

Oct 2026-P-1a.pdf (86.21 KB)

Oct 2026-P-1b.pdf (131.37 KB)

Oct 2026-P-1c.pdf (74.25 KB)

P-2. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE STAFF AND REMOVALS
Approve substitute staff and removals for the 2026-2027 school year.

Name or Employee ID #

Position

Rate

Antwan Jones

Sub-custodian

$16.00/hr.

Marcus Percell

Sub-custodian

$16.00/hr.

Kahrice Harrison

Daily substitute

$160.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Jenna Ortiz

Daily substitute

$160.00/per day

Jenny Lau

Daily substitute

$170.00/per day

Genevieve Trocolor

Daily substitute

$170.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Errico (Rick) Angiuoni

Daily substitute

$160.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Nawazish Syed

Daily substitute

$170.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Rosinerva Casilla

Daily substitute

$160.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Anthony Pagano

Daily substitute

$160.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Margaret Smith

Daily substitute

$160.00/per day

(pending documentation)

#13830

Daily substitute

Removal of substitute staff

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

Retirements:

Michael Malanga

Music teacher

Jefferson

1/1/2027

Retirement

28 yrs.

Daniel White

Social Studies teacher

BMS

1/1/2027

Retirement

38 yrs

Resignations:

Sayra Aguilar

Villalta

1^st shift

custodian

Hannah Caldwell

9/9/2026

Resignation

7 mos.

Hande Haktanir

Paraprofessional

Jefferson

9/1/2026

Resignation

7 mos.

Jenny Tavarez

Cafeteria/playground aide

Franklin

9/1/2026

Resignation

1 yr.

James Blondet

Bus driver

Transportation Dept.

10/1/2026

Resignation

3 yrs.

Employment

Separation:

Guytemberg Philippe

Bus driver

Transportation Dept.

9/29/2026

Separation of

employment

3 yrs.

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

Name

Position

Location

Eff. Dates

Reason

Intermittent

Leave:

Aida Mahmutaj

Paraprofessional

Connecticut Farms

9/18/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Carrie Santangelo

Special Ed teacher

Connecticut Farms

10/5/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Doreen Sahr

Teacher

UHS

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

NJFLA

Angel Navarrete

Teacher

UHS

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Rosemary Nardo

Nurse

Preschool

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

NJFLA

Jessica Cornacchia

Teacher

BMS

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

NJFLA

Cara LeBlond

Teacher

Battle Hill

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

NJFLA

Elisabete Oliveira

Teacher

Washington

9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Anthony DeRosa

Teacher

UHS

10/28/2026-12/09/2026

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Aida Mahmutaj

Paraprofessional

Connecticut Farms

9/18/2026-6/30/2026

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Tori Kruse

Secretary

Central Office

9/1/2026-6/30/2026

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Intermittent Leave Updates:

Nikki Dowling

Teacher

KMS

3/24/2026-3/23/2027

Updated

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Scott Messler

PE teacher

UHS

2/2/2026-2/1/2027

Updated

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Leave Updates:

Carrie Santangelo

Special Ed teacher

Connecticut Farms

9/1/2026-10/2/2026

Updated

Paid FMLA

Alissa Capone

Teacher

Hannah Caldwell

10/12/2026-11/23/2026

And

11/24/2026-3/3/2027

Updated:

Paid FMLA

and

Unpaid NJFLA,

respectively

Maria Mitsaelides Micciche

ESL teacher

Battle Hill

10/22/2026-2/7/2027

Updated:

Extension of unpaid maternity leave

Patricia Damato

Elementary teacher

Battle Hill

9/1/2026-11/23/2026

Updated

Paid FMLA

Leaves:

Maria Ribeiro

Paraprofessional

Hannah Caldwell

9/22/2026-10/9/2026

And

10/13/2026-11/09/2026

Paid medical leave

and

Unpaid medical leave, respectively

Elyse Toglia

Speech Therapist

UHS

1/11/2027-2/12/2027, 2/15/2027-5/18/2027, and

5/19/2027-5/31/2027

Paid FMLA,

Unpaid NJFLA

and maternity leave, respectively

Larry Sabel

School bus driver

Transportation Dept.

11/20/2026-12/4/2026 and 12/7/2026-1/20/2027

Paid medical leave

and

Unpaid medical leave, respectively

Adrienne Taylor

Bus aide

Transportation Dept.

9/1/2026-10/2/2026 and 10/3/2026-12/7/2026

Paid medical leave

and

unpaid medical leave, respectively

Lawrence Malang

Security

Franklin

10/29/2026-12/15/2026

Paid FMLA

William Nevling

Paraprofessional

Battle Hill

10/14/2026-12/23/2026

Paid/unpaid medical leave

Brendan McGrath

Elementary teacher

Hannah Caldwell

1/4/2027-3/19/2027

Unpaid NJFLA

Dana Liloia

Elementary teacher

Livingston

11/9/2026-11/20/2026

Paid FMLA

Donna Carlin

Secretary

Central Office

9/21/2026-9/30/2026 and 10/1/2026-11/16/2026

Paid FMLA

and

Unpaid NJFLA

P-4. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS
Approve student teachers and internships for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

P-5. APPROVE DISTRICT COMMUNICATION LIAISON – CORREIA
Approve Victor Correia as the communication liaison to local law enforcement agencies for the 2026-2027 school year, at no cost to the district.

P-6. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS MEETINGS
Approve the following (a) district case managers - Michaela Whiteman-Land, Natalie Mauriello, Dina Tyson, Alyssa Thompson, Dana Delguercia, Sarah McCulloh, Daniel Seugling and/or Christina Shpunder; (b) district teachers – Lauren Kohn, Jennifer White, John Trzeszkowski, Dana Meixner and/or Janine Pascucci and (c) Special Services Supervisors – Stefannie Buthorn and/or Joseph Seugling to attend/visit the meetings/locations as part of transition, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Oct 2026-P-6.pdf (68.82 KB)

P-7. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE
Approve Sharon Drayton, Principal, and Gina McDowell, Vice Principal, to attend the National Principal’s Conference in Tampa, Florida (February 6-9, 2027) for a total cost not to exceed $3,300.00 per person [Account Fund ending 7289].

P-8. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS MUJC MEETINGS
Approve district personnel to attend meetings at Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC), at no cost to the district, for the 2026-2027 school year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Oct 2026-P-8.pdf (76.73 KB)

Oct 2026-P-8a.pdf (31.06 KB)

P-9. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – DISTRICT LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Approve Job Description – District Library Media Specialist, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Oct 2026-P-9.pdf (168.32 KB)

14. Policy Committee:

15. 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

305047

Union High School

9^th

316017

Burnet Middle School

8^th

350767

Jefferson Elementary School

4^th

399018

Jefferson Elementary School

Kindergarten

350583

Hannah Caldwell Elementary School

4^th

358101

Hannah Caldwell Elementary School

4^th

308249

Union High School

9^th

380809

Hannah Caldwell Elementary School

1^st

350919

Hannah Caldwell Elementary School

4^th

16. Approval of Bills:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board concur with the bills listed in the permanent bound register appended to these minutes and be ordered for payment.

Oct 2026-Bills-1.pdf (225.51 KB)

Oct 2026-Bills-2.pdf (893.88 KB)

Oct 2026-Bills-3.pdf (642.12 KB)

Oct 2026-Bills-4.pdf (102.62 KB)

Oct 2026-Bills-5.pdf (107.73 KB)

Oct 2026-Bills-6.pdf (426.39 KB)