October 16, 2018 - 7 p.m. - regular meeting - Township of Union Board of Education, UHS Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083 | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 07:00 pm

Township of Union Board of Education, regular meeting, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – OCTOBER 16, 2018

A. Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

D. Mission Statement

E. Comments from Public on Resolutions

F. Approval of Minutes:

1. June 12, 2018 – worksession

2. June 12, 2018 – executive session

3. June 19, 2018 – regular meeting

4. June 19, 2018 – executive session

G. Communications

LETTER FROM TOWNSHIP SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Letter from Superintendent of Recreation Department for the Township of Union requesting the use of Jefferson School parking lot on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Township’s Trunk or Treat event.

LETTER FROM CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Letter from Crossroads Christian Fellowship requesting use of Battle Hill School Gym for the 2019 volleyball/basketball program every Thursday from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. during the period of January 3, 2019 through April 11, 2019 and requesting waiver of rental fees.Certificate of Insurance to be provided.

LETTER FROM UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER

Letter from United Community Center, Inc. requesting use of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School’s auditorium on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for annual celebration (January 21, 2019 – 10:00-3:30 p.m.).

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ABGOOLA

Request for unpaid FMLA leave from Rahmatallah Agboola, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, from September 24, 2018 and with a return date of October 29, 2018.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE - MARKEL

Request for extension of leave from Jennifer Markel, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, with a tentative return date of January 22, 2 019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ROSALES

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Yahari Rosales, special education teacher-Union High School, from November 21, 2018 and with a return date of March 1, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MAYNARD

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently and unpaid non FMLA/NJFLA from Ashley Maynard, special education teacher-Franklin Elementary School, from November 26, 2018 and with a return date of April 11, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – PLACCA

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Nicole Placca, Spanish teacher-Union High School, from January 2, 2019 and with a return date of April 29, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – D’ADDARIO

Request for paid intermittent FMLA leave from Susan D’Addario, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School from October 4, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ESPOSITO

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA from Elizabeth Esposito, 12-month Confidential Administrative Assistant-Central Office, consecutive from September 24, 2018 through October 26, 2018 and intermittent leave through September 24, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – PEDICINI

Request for paid paternity leave to bond with a child from Alexander Pedicini, technical education teacher-Union High School, from November 12, 2018-November 16, 2018.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – D’AMICO

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Frank D’Amico, custodian-Burnet Middle School, effective January 1, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MAURIELLO

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) and non-FMLA/NJFLA child rearing, from Natalie Mauriello, school social worker-Livingston Elementary School, from November 19, 2018 to January 2, 2020.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – KELLY

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Nicole Kelly, English teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, from January 2, 2019 to April 8, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CONNOLLY

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) and non-FMLA/NJFLA child rearing from Dana Connolly, from December 10, 2018 to September 1, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – OSBORNE

Request for unpaid intermittent FMLA leave from Melissa Osborne, special education teacher-Burnet Middle School, from October 4, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – KLEIN

Request for paid FMLA from Peter Klein, school social worker-Union High School, from October 18, 2018 to December 6, 2018.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GIANCASPRO

Request for paid intermittent FMLA leave from Denise Giancaspro, 10-month secretary-special services department, beginning September 4, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – GOLDING O’BRIEN

Letter of resignation from Maura Golding O’Brien, special education teacher-Union High School, effective November 30, 2018 (requesting release prior to required 60 days; release date dependent upon needs of District).

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – KELLY

Letter of resignation from Samira Kelly, paraprofessional-Franklin Elementary School, effective October 15, 2018.

REQUEST FROM HOLY SPIRIT

Request from Holy Spirit School to use Hannah Caldwell Elementary School gym on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-9 p.m. and Washington Elementary School gym on Thursday evenings from 5:30-9 p.m. from mid-October through February and requesting waiver of rental and utility fees.

LETTER FROM STATE OF NEW JERSEY - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Letter from State of New Jersey, Department of Education, notifying the Township of Union Public Schools of the approval to receive Preschool Education Expansion Aid (PEEA), including the required one-year operational plan and budget workbook for the 2018-2019 school year.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SCHOENBERGER

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA from Nancy Schoenberger, music teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective September 6, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MANDERICHIO

Request for intermittent FMLA leave from Stephanie Manderichio, teacher-Jefferson School, effective October 12, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

REQUEST FOR EARLY RETURN – COBB-ROSEBERRY

Request for an earlier return date to work from maternity leave from Zakiyyah Cobb-Roseberry, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, new return date October 16, 2018.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – CASTANEDA

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Linda Castaneda, Spanish teacher-Union High School, effective January 1, 2019.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION - MENDEZ

Letter of resignation from Katty Mendez, cafeteria aide-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective October 12, 2018.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE - IOVINE

Request for extension of family leave from Elise Iovine, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, new return date November 1, 2018.

H. Superintendent’s Report

1. Banking Presentations – October 16, 2018

2. PARCC School Year 2018 Results

3. New program presentation

APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF 2018-2019 PRESCHOOL EDUCATION EXPANSION AID (PEEA)
Approve the acceptance of the 2018-2019 Preschool Education Expansion Aid from the State of New Jersey, Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE), in the amount $2,293,150.

APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL – BANKING
Approve ConnectOne Bank for banking services for the 2018-2019 school year.

I. 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. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S RESOLUTION OF HIB

Affirm the Superintendent’s resolution of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) conclusions for the month of September 2018, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-2. APPROVE REVISED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT – UCESC

Approve revised Agreement for Professional Services School Year 2018-2019 between the Union County Educational Services Commission and the District, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

Approve contract with Irvington Board of Education for A.B. to attend Union High School for the 2018-2019 school year with amount of tuition as prescribed by State and Administrative Code, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

E-4. APPROVE SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES PLAN

Approve the 2018-2019 Nursing Service Plan, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-5. PROCLAIM OCTOBER AS INTERNATIONAL ALPHA DELTA KAPPA MONTH

Proclaim the month of October 2018 as International Alpha Delta Kappa Month, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-6. APPROVE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS – MUJC

Approve the Morris-Union Jointure Commission (a) 2018 extended year transportation contract and (b) 2018-2019 regular school year transportation contracts, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-7. APPROVE CHILD OF EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND SCHOOL

Approve child of Employee #11529 to continue to attend Township of Union Public Schools for the 2018-2019 school year, tuition free, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member

I. 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 (a) final Cycle 13 Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2018* and (b) Treasurer’s Report dated September 30, 2018 be accepted.

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

That the (a) final Cycle 13 Secretary’s Report dated June 30, 2018* and (b) Secretary’s Report dated September 30, 2018 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, 2018 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/ Gregory E. Brennan ____________
Gregory E. Brennan, Board Secretary Dated

Pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.2(h), we certify that as of September 30, 2018 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. *Subject to auditor adjustment.

F-4. APPROVE APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS

Approve appropriation transfers in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-5. APPROVE LIST OF CONTRACTS/PURCHASE ORDERS

Approve the attached list of contracts and/or purchase orders 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 in the hands of each Board member.

F-6. Agenda item approved at October 9, 2018 worksession (districtwide travel)

F-6A. APPROVE DISTRICT WIDE TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES

Approve district wide 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 6471 and in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-7. PRE-APPROVE DISTRICTWIDE STUDENT FIELD TRIPS

Pre-approve districtwide student field trip destinations and purposes pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8 in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-8. APPROVE LIST OF 2018-2019 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS

Approve the amended list of the 2018-2019 State Contract 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 in the hands of each Board member.

F-9. 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 in the hands of each Board member:

School	Account/Department	Vendor/Description	Amount
Kawameeh Middle School	41/Musical Production	Marianne Deczynski – to purchase materials for costumes for Aladdin Jr.	$2,500 (not to exceed)
Kawameeh Middle School	41/Musical Production	Peter Leone – to purchase materials for props, scenery and sets for Aladdin, Jr.	$2,000 (not to exceed)
Union High School	2061/Cosmetology	Burmax – payment of cosmetology student kits	$4,479.12
Union High School	2029/Cheerleading	Branch Brook Park Skating Rink – cheerleading/dance fundraiser (skate party)	$2,000.00 (not to exceed)
Union High School	3250/Athletics	Susan G. Koman – for breast cander fundraiser	$2,000.00 (not to exceed)
Kawameeh Middle School	27/Library	Scholastic – book fair (9/24-9/28/18)	$2,534.93
Union High School	3330/Athletics	C.Vega – candy sales for girls volleyball team	$2,000.00 (not to exceed)

F-10. APPROVE 2018-2019 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST

Approval be given to amend the 2018-2019 out-of-district student placement list, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-11. APPROVE FUNDRAISERS

Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

Event Name	Date	Purpose
Brownie/Snack Sale	October 18, 2018 to May 30, 2019	UHS/Campers Club – to raise funds for the camp trip and other field trips
Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale	October 17, 2018 to May 31, 2019	UHS/Interact Club - to raise funds to support both the local and international projects/charities requirements for interact clubs by Rotary International
Kidstuff Coupon Book	October 15-October 30, 2018	Union Middle School Soccer Club – to raise money for team ware and end of year awards celebration
Can Shaking	November 17, 2018	UHS/Boys Basketball – to raise funds for senior night, summer league, pizza party, team dinners and protein bars
Dress Down Day	October 24, 2018	UHS/Counseling Department – to raise funds for the Maureen Baldwin Counseling Scholarship for deserving senior in June 2019
Bake Sale	October to June 2019	UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for the Hiking Club’s trips and transportation fees
Pizza Sale	October to June 2018	UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for the Hiking Club’s trips and transportation fees
T-shirt Sale Fundraiser	October to June 2019	UHS/Robotics Team – to raise funds to cover the costs of registering teams for competition and purchasing new equipment
Support Relay for Life Dress Down Day Fundraiser	May 2019	UHS/Counselors for a Cure – Relay for Life of Union – to raise funds for Relay for Life
Red Cross Blood Drive	November 2, 2018	UHS/Peer Ambassadors – blood drive – scholarship to be given to Peer Ambassador
St. Jude Classic	December 12-14, 2018	UHS/Basketball – to raise funds to be donated to ST. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Cold Weather Ear Muff Sale	October 17-30, 2018	UHS/Cheerleading-to raise funds for the cheerleading club’s new uniforms
Valentine’s Day Candy Gram Sale	February 1-14, 2019	UHS/GSA – to raise funds for the GSA club activities and graduation gifts
Lanyards Sale for Day of Silence	April 12, 2019	UHS/GSA – to raise funds for the GSA in order to raise awareness
Fashion Show Fundraiser	January 11, 2019	UHS/Class of 2019 – to raise funds for the class of 2019 seniors
Mr. UHS	May 17, 2019	UHS/Class of 2019 – to raise funds for the class of 2019 seniors
Pumpkin Sale	October 17-31, 2018	Kawameeh/Student Council – to raise money for 8^th grade trip to Forest Lodge
Yankee Candle Fundraiser	October 26-November 9, 2018	Kawameeh/Student Council – to raise money for 8^th grade trip to Forest Lodge
Otis Spunkmeyer Sale Fundraiser	October 30-November 20, 2018	Burnet/Jazz Band-Mixed Choir-Band – to raise funds for music in the parks yearly event
Spirit Wear Fundraiser	October 5-November 5, 2018	Burnet/various clubs – build school culture and spirt and to raise funds for community service initiatives
PTA Snack-A-Thon	October 2018-June 2019 (monthly)	Burnet/PTA – to raise funds to support clubs, activities and events for all grades
Bake Sale	October 2018-June 2019 (weekly)	Burnet – to raise funds for various student activities and clubs
Spirit Items Sale	October 17-31, 2018	UHS/Farmer Fam – to begin building funding for club
Bake Sale	November 29, 2018-May 10, 2019	UHS/Seekers Club – to raise funds for Seekers Club Scholarships
Bake Sale	November 29, 2018-May 10, 2019	UHS/Awareness Club – to raise funds for charities
Dress Down Day	March 1, 2019	UHS/Peer Ambassadors – to raise funds for transportation for Peer Ambassador event in NYC
Leadership Dinner Banquet	May 18, 2019	UHS/Peer Ambassadors – to raise funds for Peer Ambassador scholarships (collegiate & global service learning)
Candy Sale	January 7-25, 2019	UHS/Peer Ambassadors – to raise funds for jackets and events offsite for Peer Ambassadors
Drawstring Backpack Sale	October 29-November 19, 2018	UHS/Peer Ambassadors – to raise funds for Peer Ambassador scholarships (collegiate & global service learning)
Apparel Sale	October 17-31, 2018	UHS/Class of 2019 – to raise funds for the class of 2019 seniors
Shoprite Bagging Fundraiser	December 15, 2018	UHS/Hiking Club – to raise funds for the Hiking Club’s transportation costs
Bake Sale	October 30, 2018	UHS/Empowerment Mentoring Club – to raise funds for the Empowerment Mentoring Club
Art to Remember	October 25-November 23, 2018	Hannah Caldwell-to raise funds for Schools Art Club supplies, trips

F-12. ACCEPT DONATIONS

Accept the following donations, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:

From	For Use By	$/Item
American Legion Post 35	Union High School-Jr. ROTC	$300.00
Your Cause, LLC	Livingston Elementary School	$150.00
Friends of Union Public Library	Hannah Caldwell Elementary School	$100.00
Friends of Union Public Library	Burnet Middle School	$100.00

F-13. APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN REPORT

Approve the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan Report (FY18, budgeted FY19 and Planned FY20), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-14. 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 in the hands of each Board member.

F-15. APPROVE A CARING CONNECTION – NURSING SERVICES

Approve A Caring Connection, to provide Nursing Services, at the rate of $55.00/hr for RN, $42.77/hr. for LPN and $21.00/hr. for CHHA, not to exceed $65,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year [Account #7043/11-000-216-320-01-19] (per the Beach, Vitale Act Senate #375) (contract under attorney review), in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

F-16. APPROVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES

Approve Karen Betheil, MA, CCC-SLP to provide speech and language therapy services for a District student for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed $7,400 [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043], in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

F-17. APPROVE PLAY UNIFIED GRANT AWARD

Approve the application to Play Unified on a districtwide basis, and acceptance of the Play Unified Grant award, in the sum of $9,500.00, to be distributed to the following schools accordingly. This will amend the previously approved Board item (F-15, July 17, 2018) for the application of individual schools to the Play Unified Grant – (a) Burnet Middle School - $3,500; (b) Union High School - $3,500; (c) Kawaweeh Middle School - $2,000; (d) Jefferson School - $500.

F-18. APPROVE INCREASE TO 2018-2019 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS - $463,279

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A 13.3 section (d) appropriate surplus generated from State extraordinary aid excluded from the excess surplus calculation in the prebudget year in the amount of $463,279, the unbudgeted appropriations shall be used as follows: (a) Account #11-140-100-101-01-10-0010-050, UHS Grades 9-12 teacher salaries = $300,000; (b) Account #11-000-100-566-01-19, private special education out-of-district tuitions = $163,279.

F-19. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF 2018 NJSIG SAFETY GRANT

Approve the acceptance of the 2018 New Jersey Schools Insurance Group Safety Grant, in the amount of $24,353.06.

F-20. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-21. Agenda item approved at October 9, 2018 worksession (Starlight Homecare Agency)

J. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Grievance/Negotiations Committee presents the following resolution for the Board’s consideration:

G-1. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH UTASA

Approve Agreement between the Township of Union Board of Education and the Township of Union Association of School Administrators, September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

K. Operations Committee Resolutions

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Operations 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 and bus evacuation reports for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-2. 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 for Franklin Elementary School (2018-2019 school year), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-3. APPROVE SRO AGREEMENT – 2018-2019

Approve School Resource Officer Agreement for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-4. APPROVE RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE – 2018-2019

Approve Rental Fee schedule for charges for the use of school facilities for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-5. Agenda item approved at October 9, 2018 worksession (trunk or treat-Jefferson)

O-6. APPROVE REQUEST FROM CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Approve request from Crossroads Christian Fellowship to use Battle Hill School Gym for the 2019 volleyball/basketball program every Thursday from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. during the period of January 3, 2019 through April 11, 2019 and requesting waiver of rental fees. Certificate of Insurance to be provided.

O-7. APPROVE REQUEST FROM UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER

Approve request from United Community Center, Inc. to use Hannah Caldwell Elementary School’s auditorium on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for annual celebration (January 21, 2019 – 10:00-3:30 p.m.).

DISCUSSION ITEM:

Request from Holy Spirit School School to use Hannah Caldwell Elementary School gym on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-9:00 p.m. and Washington Elementary School gym on Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:00 p.m. from mid October through February and requesting waiver of rental fees and utility fees.

O-8. APPROVE REQUEST FROM HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL

Approve request from Holy Spirit School to use Hannah Caldwell Elementary School gym on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-9:00 p.m. and Washington Elementary School gym on Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:00 p.m. from mid-October through February and requesting waiver of rental and utility fees.

L. Personnel Committee Resolutions

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

P-1. Agenda item approved at October 9, 2018 worksession (personnel actions)

P-1A. PERSONNEL ACTIONS

Personnel Actions be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-2. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS

Approve Substitute Lists for the 2018-2019 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.

P-3. APPROVE CHANGE OF SALARY CLASS #3

Approve Change of Salary Class #3, effective September 1, 2018, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type	Notes
Agboola, Rahmatallah	Paraprofessional	Battle Hill	9/24/18-10/29/18	Unpaid FMLA
Markel, Jennifer	Teacher	Livingston	Tentative return date 1/22/19	Maternity leave
Rosales, Yahari	Special education teacher	Union High School	11/21/18-3/1/19	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)
Maynard, Ashley	Special education teacher	Franklin	11/26/18-4/11/19	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) and unpaid non-FMLA/NJFLA
Placca, Nicole	Spanish teacher	Union High School	11/26/18-4/11/19	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)
D’Addario, Susan	Paraprofessional	Battle Hill	10/4/18-12/31/18	Paid intermittent FMLA leave
Esposito, Elizabeth	12-month Conf Admin Assistant	Central Office	9/24/18-10/26/18 Followed by 10/26/18- 10/26/19	Consecutive weeks followed by intermittent FMLA/NJFLA
Pedicini, Alexander	Technical education teacher	Union High School	11/12/18-11/16/18	Paid paternity leave to bond with a child
Mauriello, Natalie	School social worker	Livingston Elementary School	11/19/18-1/2/2020	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) and non-FMLA/NJFLA child rearing
Kelly, Nicole	English teacher	Kawameeh Middle School	1/2/19-4/8/19	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)
Connolly, Dana	Teacher	Hannah Caldwell Elementary School	12/10/18-9/1/19	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) and non-FMLA/NJFLA child rearing
Osborne, Melissa	Special education teacher	Burnet Middle School	10/4/18-6/30/19	Unpaid intermittent FMLA
Klein, Peter	School social worker	Union High School	10/18/18-12/6/18	Paid FMLA
Giancaspro, Denise	10-month secretary	Special services department	9/4/18-6/30/19	Paid intermittent FMLA
Schoenberger, Nancy	music teacher	Kawameeh Middle School	9/6/18-6/30/19	intermittent FMLA/NJFLA
Manderichio, Stephanie	teacher	Jefferson School	10/12/18-6/30/19	intermittent FMLA
Cobb-Roseberry, Zakiyyah	teacher	Franklin Elementary School	new return date 10/16/18	maternity leave	earlier return date to work
Iovine, Elise	teacher	Livingston Elementary School	new return date 11/1/18	extension of family leave

P-5. APPROVE STUDENT TEACHER LIST

Approve student teacher list from Kean University as junior field and senior student teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-6. APPROVE REVISED 2018-2019 ATHLETIC EVENT FEES

Approve the revised 2018-2019 Athletic Event staff fees, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-7. APPROVE ATTENDANCE OF DISTRICT STAFF – MUJC

Approve the attendance of Diane Pielech to the Morris Union Jointure Commission Teachers of Transition Subcommittee, MUJC Professional Development Center on November 20, 2018; January 29, 2019, March 12, 2019 and May 21, 2019, at no cost to the District.

P-8. APPROVE ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE(S) FOR REAPPOINTMENT – 2018-2019

Approve additional employee(s) to be reappointed for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-9. APPROVE RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

Approve letters of resignation/retirement for the following staff:

Resignations/Retirements:

Name	Position	Location	Effective Date	Reason	Notes
D’Amico, Frank	custodian	Burnet Middle School	January 1, 2019	retirement
Golding O’Brien, Maura	Special education teacher	Union High School	11/30/18*	Resignation	*asking to be released prior to required 60 days notice, release dependent on district needs
Kelly, Samira	Paraprofessional	Franklin Elementary School	10/15/18	resignation
Castaneda, Linda	Spanish Teacher	Union High School	1/1/19	retirement
Mendez, Katty	cafeteria aide	Connecticut Farms Elementary School	10/12/18	resignation

M. Policy Committee

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration:

POL-1. POLICY 5561-USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION TECHNIQUES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Policy 5561 – Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

N. Residency Committee Resolutions

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

R-1. APPROVE LIST OF STUDENTS REMOVED FROM ROLLS

Approve the list of students removed from the rolls [seven (7) students exited from September 1st through September 28, 2018 (5 from elementary, 1 from secondary and 1 from high school) or a total of nine (9) students for the 2018-2019 school year], in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

R-2. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #290307 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.

R-3. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #270568 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.

R-4. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #244020 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.

R-5. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #290536 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.

R-6. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #260782 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.

R-7. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #260783 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.

R-8. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #206500 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.

O. Technology Committee

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

T-1. APPROVE LEASE FOR CHROMEBOOKS – JEFFERSON SCHOOL

Approve a 5-year Lease with Dell Financial Services LLC for Chromebooks for Jefferson School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P. 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.