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By diane_cappiello | Wed, 10/28/2026 - 01:09 pm
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 - 06:00 pm

Executive Session/Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026 of the Township of Union Board of Education, at the DMK Black Box Theater, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083.

The Board will open the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and go into executive (closed) session.  The Board will return to the public thereafter.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – November 17, 2026

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. Executive Session

6. Approval of Minutes:

1.    October 13, 2026 - worksession
2.    October 13, 2026 – executive session
3.    October 27, 2026 – regular meeting
4.    October 27, 2026 – executive session

Nov 2026-minutes-worksession-October 13, 2026_0.pdf (165.96 KB)
Nov 2026-minutes-regular meeting-October 27, 2026_0.pdf (445.17 KB)

7. Communications:

Use of Facilities:
REQUEST TO USE JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Approve request from the Township of Union Education Foundation to use Jefferson School on May 12, 2027 from 3:00 p.m-8:30 p.m. for their annual spring reception/celebration.

REQUEST TO USE UHS FOOTBALL FIELD
Request from Union Rams to use the Union High School Football field on November 7, 20206 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for the Eastern Regional Pop Warner Playoffs.

REQUEST TO USE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Request from the Union Elks to use the Washington Elementary School gymnasium on Saturday, December 5, 2026 for the New Jersey Elks Basketball Shooting Challenge (8:30 a.m. to noon).

REQUEST FROM CBS NEWSPATH NORTH
Request from CBS Newspath North to film a featured segment of the Union Municipal Band at Livingston Elementary School, Monday, November 30, 2026 (7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.).

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION
Request from Township of Union to use the UHS parking lot on Cooke Drive to allow participants of the 2026 annual Turkey Trot 5K run/walk park from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on November 26, 2026. 

Letters of Resignation:
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – FEASTER
Letter of resignation from Alliyah Feaster, cafeteria/playground aide-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective October 21, 2026.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – RAIMO
Letter of resignation from Charles Raimo, paraprofessional-Union High School, effective October 27, 2026.

Recission of Resignation:
LETTER RESCINDING RESIGNATION – ROULEAU
Letter rescinding resignation from Sherifaat Rouleau, supervisor of special services-district wide.

Letters of Retirement:
LETTER OF RETIRMENT – MANCINELLI
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Lynne Mancinelli, special education teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective February 1, 2027.

Requests for Leave:
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – LEY
Request for paid FMLA and unpaid FMLA from Christopher Ley, special education teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 1, 2026-October 30, 2026 and November 2, 2026-December 3, 2026, respectively.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HIBBERSON
Request for paid FMLA from Sheila Hibberson, English teacher-Burnet Middle School, January 15, 2027-April 8, 2027.

Requests for Leave Update:
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – FISKE
Updated request for paid FMLA from Cheryl Fiske, Vice Principal-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 1, 2026-November 6, 2026.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – ABREU
Updated request for unpaid maternity leave from Gihann Abreu, school counselor-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, September 1, 2026-February 1, 2027.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – MENJIVAR
Updated request for paid FMLA, unpaid NJFLA and unpaid maternity leave from Victoria Menjivar, Spanish teacher-Union High School, September 1, 2026-September 15, 2026, September 16, 2026-February 9, 2027, respectively.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – LYTLE
Updated request for paid FMLA from Ana Lytle, math teacher-Union High School, September 11, 2026-November 20, 2026.

Requests for Intermittent Leave:
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SAVARESE
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Christina Savarese, 1st grade teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, November 9, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – FRAIN
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Virginia Frain, secretary-Maintenance Department, October 3, 2026-October 2, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – ROYAL
Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Marcel Royal, BCBA-districtwide, October 23, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – JONES
Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Stephanie Jones, special education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, October 23, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – MURPHY
Request for paid intermittent NJFLA from Debra Murphy, secretary-Franklin Elementary School, October 26, 2026-June 30, 2027.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – FREITAS
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Karen Freitas, 4th grade teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, October 22, 2026-June 30, 2027.

8. Comments from Public (on resolutions):

9. Superintendent’s Report:

1.    Superintendent’s Report
2.    Student Liaison – Anderson DaSilva

10. Education/Student Discipline Committee Resolutions:

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

E-1.    Agenda item reported at November 10, 2026 worksession – report of HIB (October 28-November 10, 2026).

E-1A.    Agenda item affirmed at November 10, 2026 worksession – determination of HIB (October 14-27, 2026).

E-1-1.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period November 11, 2026 to November 17, 2026, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-1A.    AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods October 28, 2026 to November 10, 2026, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Nov 2026-E-1-1-E-1-1A.pdf (67.52 KB)

E-2.    Agenda item adopted at November 10, 2026 worksession – data sharing agreement with Amira Learning.

E-3.    Agenda item adopted at November 10, 2026 worksession – suspension of student #286545.

E-4.    APPROVE UPDATED ESEA STAFF ALLOCATION CHART
Approve updated ESEA staff allocation chart to reflect the payment of the Mathematics Instructional Coach for the 2026-2027 school year using Title II funds, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Nov 2026-E-4_0.pdf (184.91 KB)

E-5.    APPROVE ACCEPTANCE FUNDS – NJDOE SCHOOL LEAD FILTERS GRANT
Approve acceptance of funds in the amount of $11,148.00 for the receipt of the NJDOE School Lead Filters Grant to purchase point of use filtered bottle filling stations at Union High School and Burnet and Kawameeh Middle Schools.

E-6.    APPROVE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS – 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER IDEA SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AWARD
Approve submission and acceptance of funds for the 21st Century Community Learning Center IDEA Supplemental Grant Award in the amount of $25,500.00 for the 2026-2027 school year to support STEM enrichment at both secondary schools.

E-7.    APPROVE TO AMEND ESEA ANNUAL SCHOOL PLANS
Approve to amend the ESEA Annual School Plans at Jefferson and Hannah Caldwell Elementary Schools, Burnet Middle School and Union High School, to include the carryover funds for the 2026-2027 school year.

E-8.    APPROVE SUBMISSION OF THE ESEA FINAL EXPENDITURE REPORT AND ACCEPTANCE OF ESEA CARRYOVER FUNDS
Approve submission of the ESEA final expenditure report and to accept the ESEA carryover funds for the 2026-2027 school year in the amounts of: (a) Title I - $76,383.00, (b) Title I SIA - $1,593.00, (c) Title II - $10,742.00, (d) Title III - $7,939.00, (e) Title III Immigrant - $6,157.00 and (f) Title IV - $12,608.00.

11. Fiscal and Planning Committee Resolutions:

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

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

F-2.      SECRETARY’S REPORT
            That the Secretary’s Report dated October 31, 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 October 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 October 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 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.

Nov 2026-F-5_0.pdf (61.31 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.

Nov 2026-F-6 updated 111326.pdf (39.33 KB)

F-7.    Agenda item adopted at November 10, 2026 worksession – student field trips.

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.

Nov 2026-F-8_0.pdf (2.18 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

Burnet Middle School

2020/8th grade

World’s Finest Chocolate – payment for 8th grade fundraiser

$1,920.00

Union High School

3201/HS Sponsorship 

Sports Paradise – boys volleyball uniforms

$2,460.00

Union High School

2527/student activities

Major Printing Company – T-shirts for senior class trip

$6,000.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2527/student activities

Sunny Trail Inc. – transportation for senior class trip

$15,000.00 (not to exceed)

Union High School

2527/student activities

iPlay America – admission for senior class trip

$22,500.00

Union High School

2029/cheerleading 

Varsity Spirit – cheerleading gear

$3,180.76

Union High School

Humanities

Sunny Trail – two buses to Washington DC for field trip-AP US History students

$5,800.00

Union High School

2033/Marching Band

Camp Shohold – balance for camp band

$13,044.00

 

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

Event Name

Date

Purpose

Coupon Book Sale

November 23, 2026-January 23, 2026

KMS/G&T – raise funds for year-end out-of-state trip

Seekers Club Worship Night – Extreme Love

November 20, 2026

UHS/Seekers Club – raise funds for scholarship monies for seniors

Candy Sales

November 18, 2026-June 30, 2027

UHS/Class of 2028 – raise funds for Class of 2028 end of year field trip

Bake Sale

November 18, 2026-June 30, 2027

UHS/Class of 2028 – to raise funds for Class of 2028 end of year field trip

Tattoo a teacher

November 18, 2026-January 30, 2027

UHS/Class of 2028 – to raise funds for Class of 2028 end of year field trip

Deck the Halls – Decorate Lockers

December 1-26, 2026

UHS/Class of 2028 – to raise funds for class of 2028 end of year field trip

After School Snack Sale

November 18, 2026-December 23, 2026

UHS/Asian Student Alliance – to raise funds for spring field trip

Volleyball Tournament

November 19, 2026

UHS/EmpowerMENt – to raise funds for club shirts and scholarships

Candy Sales

November 18, 2026-June 30, 2027

UHS/Red Cross Club – to raise funds for 1st aid bags for all classrooms and donate funds to Red Cross

Bake Sales/Candy Sales

November 18, 2026-June 30, 2027

UHS/Red Cross Club – to raise funds for key chain masks for CPR for all members, classroom 1st aid kits, cords for seniors

Movie Night in January

January 1-30, 2027

UHS/Class of 2028-Juniors – to raise funds for junior class trip

Candy Cane Grams

December 1-30, 2026

UHS/Class of 2028-Juniors – to raise funds for junior class trip

Cookies and cocoa cart

December 1-21, 2026

UHS/Class of 2028-Juniors – to raise funds for junior class trip

Telethon

February 1-28, 2027

UHS/Dance Team – to raise funds for competitions, costumes, transportation and gear

Gertrude Hawk Chocolate

November 23, 2026-May 28, 2027

UHS/Dance Team – to raise funds for competitions, costumes, transportation and gear

Pie a Dancer

January 11, 2027-May 3, 2027

UHS/Dance Team – to raise funds for competitions, costumes, transportation and gear

Pretzel Sale

February 1, 2027-March 26, 2027

UHS/Dance Team – to raise funds for competitions, costumes, transportation and gear

Dancing with the Staff

March 12, 2027

UHS/Dance Team – to raise funds for competitions, costumes, transportation and gear

Staff Apparel Sale

November 18, 2026-June 30, 2027

UHS/Prom – to raise funds to support the senior prom

Staff Step Challenge

November 18, 2026-June 30, 2027

UHS/Prom – to raise funds to support the senior prom

Popcorn Sale

December 1, 2026-April 1, 2027

UHS/Chorus/Band – to raise funds for competition trip to Orlando

Bake Sale/Snack Sale

November 18, 2026-June 30, 2027  

UHS/Sophomore Class of 2029 – to raise for sophomore funday

Staff Dress Down Day

November 18, 2026-June 30, 2027

UHS/Prom – to raise funds to support senior prom

 

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

From

For Use By

$/Item

Shutterfly LLC

Kawameeh Middle School

$1,303.87

Commencement Group

Burnet Middle School

$440.90

Shutterfly LLC

Burnet Middle School

$1,233.66

Shutterfly LLC

Burnet Middle School

$1,185.19

Rotary Club of Union

WLB Program at UHS

$200.00

DMK Scholarship Fund

WLB Program at UHS

$200.00

Plymouth Rock

Union High School

$750.00

 

Nov 2026-F-9a-1_0.pdf (106.19 KB)
Nov 2026-F-9a-2_0.pdf (231.58 KB)
Nov 2026-F-9a-3_0.pdf (27.58 KB)
Nov 2026-F-9b-1_0.pdf (122.76 KB)
Nov 2026-F-9b-2_0.pdf (296.31 KB)
Nov 2026-F-9b-3_0.pdf (3.72 MB)

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 (174-month of November), in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Nov 2026-F-10_0.pdf (460.39 KB)

F-11a.    ACCEPT NONPUBLIC SCHOOL NURSING AID FROM NJDOE
Accept the Nonpublic School Nursing Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for the 2026-2027 school year as follows: (a) St. Michael’s School - $42,224.00, (b) United Academy of Union - $25,043.00, (c) Mosdos Pupa Linden - $10,774.00 and (d) United Academy of Union (Burnet) $22,131.00 [for a total of $100,172.00], in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-11b.    ACCEPT NONPUBLIC SECURITY AID FROM NJDOE
Accept the Nonpublic Security Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for the 2026-2027 school year as follows: (a) St. Michael’s School - $62,930.00, (b) United Academy of Union - $37,324.00, (c) Mosdos Pupa Linden - $16,058.00 and (d) United Academy of Union (Burnet) $32,984.00 [for a total of $149,296.00], in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-11c.    ACCEPT NONPUBLIC TECHNOLOGY AID FROM NJDOE
Accept the Nonpublic Technology Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for the 2026-2027 school year as follows: (a) St. Michael’s School - $11,368.00, (b) United Academy of Union - $6,742.00, (c) Mosdos Pupa Linden - $2,901.00 and (d) United Academy of Union (Burnet) $5,958.00 [for a total of $26,969], in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

F-11d.    ACCEPT NONPUBLIC TEXTBOOK AID FROM NJDOE
Accept Nonpublic Textbook Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for the 2026-2027 school year as follows: (a) St. Michael’s School - $16,112.00, (b) United Academy of Union - $9,556.00, (c) Mosdos Pupa Linden - $4,111.00 and (d) United Academy of Union (Burnet) $8,445.00 [for a total of $38,224.00], in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Nov 2026-F-11a-d_0.pdf (609.56 KB)

F-12.    APPROVE PRELIMINARY BUDGET CALENDAR
Approve preliminary budget calendar, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Nov 2026-F-12_0.pdf (213.15 KB)

F-ATTY.  For informational purposes only – vote not required.  List of legal services paid as of October 27, 2026 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, in accordance with the information appended to the agenda.

Nov 2026-F-Atty_0.pdf (312.85 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 October 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 TO USE JEFFERSON SCHOOL
Approve request from the Township of Union Education Foundation to use Jefferson School on May 12, 2027 from 3:00 p.m-8:30 p.m. for their annual spring reception/celebration (Hold Harmless Agreement received/updated Certificate of Insurance to be received in 2027).

Nov 2026-O-2a_0.pdf (394.5 KB)
Nov 2026-O-2b_0.jpg (2.33 MB)

O-3.    Agenda item approved at November 10, 2026 worksession – Use of UHS Football Field-Union -RAMS.

O-4.    APPROVE REQUEST TO USE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Approve request from the Union Elks to use the Washington Elementary School gymnasium on Saturday, December 5, 2026 for the New Jersey Elks Basketball Shooting Challenge (8:30 a.m. to noon) (Hold Harmless Agreement received/pending Certificate of Insurance).

Nov 2026-O-4.pdf (850.56 KB)

O-5.    APPROVE REQUEST FROM CBS NEWSPATH NORTH
Approve request from CBS Newspath North to film a featured segment of the Union Municipal Band at Livingston Elementary School, Monday, November 30, 2026 (7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) (pending Hold Harmless Agreement/Certificate of Insurance). 

Nov 2026-O-5.pdf (77.12 KB)

O-6.    APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION
Approve request from Township of Union to use the UHS parking lot on Cooke Drive to allow participants of the 2026 annual Turkey Trot 5K run/walk park from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on November 26, 2026 (received Hold Harmless Agreement/Certificate of Insurance on file).

Nov 2026-O-6.pdf (358.42 KB)
Nov 2026-O-6a.pdf (124.7 KB)

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

Nov 2026-T-1_0.pdf (58.47 KB)

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.

Nov 2026-P-1A_0.pdf (75.24 KB)
Nov 2026-P-1A addl 111326.pdf (79.41 KB)
Nov 2026-P-1B_0.pdf (84.4 KB)
Nov 2026-P-1C_0.pdf (68.71 KB)
Nov 2026-P-1C addl 111326.pdf (71.25 KB)

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

 

Name

Position

Rate

 

Substitutes:

 

 

William C. Walker

Sub-custodian

$16.00/hr.

Santiago Fernando Villarruel-Vargas

Sub-custodian

$16.00/hr.

Charlene Barrow

Daily substitute

$160.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Damaris Isales

Daily substitute

$170.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Joseph Delorme

Daily substitute

$170.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Olufunmilayo Donsunmu

Daily substitute

$170.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Ola Jean Franklin

Substitute cafeteria aide

$15.92/hr.

(pending documentation)

Ronnie Clark

Substitute cafeteria aide

$15.92/hr.

(pending documentation)

Susan Martinez

Daily substitute

$170.00/per day

(pending documentation)

Ifraj Behlin

Daily substitute

$160.00/per day

(pending documentation)

 

 

 

Removals:

 

 

Employee #13067

Substitute bus driver

Removal of substitute staff

Employee #13201

Substitute security officer

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

Resignations:

 

 

 

 

 

Alliyah Feaster

Cafeteria/ Playground Aide

Battle Hill

10/21/2026

Resignation

10 mos.

Charles Raimo

Paraprofessional

UHS

10/27/2026

Resignation

2 yrs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recission of 

Resignation:

 

 

 

 

 

Sherifaat Rouleau

Supervisor of Special Services

District wide

 --

Rescinding

resignation

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retirements:

 

 

 

 

 

Lynne Mancinelli

Special Ed

teacher

KMS

2/1/2027

Retirement  

19 yrs.

 

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

Name

Position

Location

Eff. Dates

Reason

Leave Updates:

 

 

 

 

Cheryl Fiske

Vice Principal

Hannah Caldwell

9/1/2026-11/6/2026

Updated

Paid FMLA

Gihann Abreu

School Counselor

Connecticut Farms

9/1/2026-2/1/2027

Updated

Unpaid maternity 

Leave

Victoria Menjivar

Spanish teacher

UHS

9/1/2026-9/15/2026; 9/16/2026-12/17/2026;   12/18/2026-2/9/2027

Updated

Paid FMLA;

Unpaid NJFLA

and  

Unpaid maternity 

Leave, respectively

Ana Lytle

Math teacher

UHS

9/11/2026-11/20/2026

Updated

Paid FMLA

 

 

 

 

 

Leaves:

 

 

 

 

Christopher Ley

Special ed teacher

BMS

9/1/2026-10/30/2026; 11/2/2026-12/3/2026

Paid FMLA and

Unpaid FMLA, 

Respectively

Sheila Hibberson

English teacher

BMS

1/15/2027-4/8/2027

Paid FMLA

 

 

 

 

 

Intermittent Leaves:

 

 

 

 

Christina Savarese

1st grade teacher

Connecticut Farms

11/9/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent 

FMLA

Virginia Frain

Secretary

Maintenance Dept.

10/3/2026-10/2/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

Marcel Royal

BCBA

Districtwide

10/23/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent 

NJFLA

Stephanie Jones

Special Ed teacher

Battle Hill

10/23/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent 

NJFLA

Debra Murphy

Secretary

Franklin

10/26/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent 

NJFLA

Karen Freitas

4th grade teacher

Connecticut Farms

10/22/2026-6/30/2027

Paid intermittent

FMLA

 

P-4.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT ASBO INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE – KOON
Approve Yolanda Koon to attend the Annual Leadership Forum Conference held in Savannah, Georgia (February 10-12, 2027) sponsored by ASBO International and paid by NJASBO (per contract).

15. Policy Committee:

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

#311073

Kawameeh Middle School

8th

 

    For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following totals are as of the October 27, 2026 Board meeting (2026-2027 school year):

 

Total

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Students Removed:

0

0

0

0

Students Transferred

9

6

1

2

 

17. Approval of Bills:

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

Nov 2026-Bills-1_0.pdf (740.6 KB)
Nov 2026-Bills-2_0.pdf (816.12 KB)
Nov 2026-Bills-3_0.pdf (96.42 KB)
Nov 2026-Bills-4_0.pdf (188.62 KB)
Nov 2026-Bills-5 111126.pdf (459.43 KB)
Nov 2026-Bills-6 111326.pdf (179.77 KB)

18. Unfinished Business:

19. New Business:

20.  Comments from Public:

21.  Executive Session (if necessary):

22. Adjournment:

NEW DATES FOR DECEMBER MEETINGS:

Worksession Meeting  - December 1, 2026  - 7:00 p.m. (NEW DATE)

Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

Executive Session/Regular Meeting  - December 8, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. (NEW DATE)

DMK Black Box Theater, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

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