Regular Meeting, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 of the Township of Union Board of Education at 7 p.m. at Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ 07083 | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 07:00 pm

Township of Union Board of Education, Regular Meeting, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – JANUARY 15, 2019

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. September 11, 2018 – worksession

2. September 11, 2018 – executive session #1

3. September 11, 2018 – executive session #2

4. September 18, 2018 – regular

5. September 18, 2018 – executive session #1

6. September 18, 2018 – executive session #2

G. Communications

LETTER FROM NEW JERSEY BASEBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

Request from NJ Baseball Umpires Association to use the Union High School Cafeteria on April 9, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (certificate of insurance to be provided).

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ATZBI

Letter of resignation from Michael Atzbi, science teacher-Union High School, effective February 19, 2019.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – EGAN

Letter of resignation from Elizabeth Egan, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective January 14, 2019.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CARRERO

Request for intermittent FMLA leave from Kristen Carrero, teacher-Jefferson School, December 13, 2018 - June 30, 2019.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CORSENTINO

Request for intermittent FMLA leave from Mary Anne Corsentino, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, December 10, 2018 - June 30, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ROBERTS

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid leave under FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Shareenah Roberts, classroom assistant-Burnet Middle School, February 19, 2019 - June 6, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – VILLARINO

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid leave under FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Darcy Villarino, special services teacher-Franklin Elementary School, March 11, 2019 - June 23, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – RAND

Update to request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid leave under FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently), September 27, 2018 – March 29, 2019.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – ECKMAN

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Susan Eckman, teacher of career education-Union High School, effective February 1, 2019.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – KRUPA

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Constance Krupa, Accountant, Special Services-Hamilton School, January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE UPDATE – SIDERMAN

Request for update for intermittent FMLA leave from Jason Siderman, special education teacher-Jefferson School, January 3, 2019 – June 30, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – KAUFFMAN

Request for paid medical leave followed by unpaid FMLA from Randi Kauffman, speech language specialist-Battle Hill Elementary School, November 19, 2018 – March 11, 2019.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GARCIA

Request for FMLA/NJFLA leave (concurrently) from Laura Garcia, special services teacher-Union High School, February 14, 2019 - February 22, 2019 (tentative).

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – NICASTRO

Request for intermittent NJFLA from Joyce Nicastro, kindergarten teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, January 11, 2019 – February 22, 2019.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE – CHI

Request for extension of paid medical leave from Virginia Chi, school nurse-Washington Elementary School, new return date March 1, 2019 (tentative).

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – FOX

Request for intermittent unpaid ;FMLA from Patricia Fox, bus driver-Transportation Department, December 13, 2018 – December 13, 2019.

H. Superintendent’s Report

American Legion Speech Contest Winners – January 15^th
District Culture and Climate Survey (Sept-Dec 2018) – January 15^th
Presentation – Kawameeh Middle School – January 15^th
Presentation – Franklin Elementary School – January 15^th
Presentation – Financial Report by Auditors – January 15^th
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report – January 15^th

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 December 2018, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-2. APPROVE CURRICULUM GUIDES

Approve the following curriculum guides:

Grade 5 – Social Studies
Grade 7 – Social Studies Honors
Grade 7 – Social Studies
Grade 8 – Social Studies Honors
Grade 8 – Social Studies
Preschool Curriculum
Grade 5 English
English Lab 9
English Lab 10
College Study Skills
English Lab 11R
English Lab 11
English Lab 12
Journalism
Public Speaking
College Writing
Graphic Novel
Holocaust and Genocide Literature
Young Adult Literature
Creative Writing Nonfiction and Media
Creative Writing Fiction and Poetry
Introduction to Writing and Style
Honors Corporate Internship
Financial Literacy
Marketing
Business Leadership
Cooperative Marketing
Business Law
Accounting I
Accounting II
Computer Apps I
Computer Apps II
Cultural Studies
Grade 5 Social Studies
Grade 6 Social Studies
Grade 7 Honors Social Studies
Grade 7 Social Studies
Grade 8 Social Studies
Grade 8 Honors Social Studies
Economics
Honors Humanities
Humanities
Introduction to Law
Advanced Placement Government and Politics
Psychology
AP Psychology
Sociology
AP European History
AP Government & Politics
AP Psychology
US History I
Honors US History I
US History II
Honors US History II
World History
Honors World History
AP Comparative Government
Physics
Honors Biology
Hollywood Science
Grade 5 Science
Geophysics
Grade 6 Science
Grade 7 Science
Grade 8 Science
Grade 9 Science
Action Chemistry
Biology
Chemistry Honors
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
AP Physics I
AP Physics II
AP Chemistry
Human Anatomy & Phys
Business Ethics
Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
Business Management
Criminal Justice
Everything Business
Fashion Marketing
Financial Literacy
Keyboarding
Marketing Education
Public Relations
Sports and Entertainment
General Art Grades 6-8
Advanced Ceramics Grades 10-12
Advanced Drawing Grades 9-12
Advanced Painting Grades 10-12
AP Photography HS Grades 10-12
AP Music Theory Grades 10-12
Band Grade 5
Concert Band Grades 6-8
Chorus Grade 3
General Art Grades 3, 4, 5
Chorus Grade 8
Chorus Grade 4
Concert Chorus Grades 9-12
Concert Band/Wind Ensemble Grades 9-12
Digital Arts I: Grades 9-12
Digital Arts II: Grades 10-12
Craft Grades 9-12
Digital Arts III: Grades 10-12
Design Fashion: Grades 9-12
Digital Arts IV: Grades 10-12
Drawing: Grades 9-12
General Music Grade 7
General Music Grade 6
General Music Grade 5
General Music Grade 1
General Music Grade 3
General Music Grade 2
General Music Grade K
General Music Grade 4
Band Group Lessons Grade 3
Concert Band Grade 3
Ensemble Orchestra Grade 3
String Group Lessons Grade 3
String Group Lessons Grade 4
Concert Band 4 Grade 4
Orchestra 4 Grade 4
Chorus Grade 5
Group Lessons Grade 6
Group Lessons Grade 7
Group Lessons Grade 5
Group Lessons Grade 8
Advanced Musical Theatre Grade 10-12
Ceramics/Sculpture Grades 9-12
Jazz Ensemble Grades 9-12
General Art Grades 9-12
Musical Theatre Grades 9-12
Wind Ensemble Grade 9-12
Music Theory Grade 9-12
General Art: Grades K, 1, 2
General Art: Grade 6-8
Orchestra Grade 5
Orchestra Grade 6-8
Orchestra Grade 9-12
Painting Grade 9-12
Photography II
Photography I
Photography III
Photography IV
Show Choir Grade 10-12

E-3. APPROVE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN JOINT ICE HOCKEY PROGRAM

Approve agreement to continue participation of students from Township of Union Public Schools in a joint ice hockey program with students from Kenilworth Public Schools and Springfield Public Schools for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-4. APPROVE JANUARY REPORT – NJDOE – HIB

Approve the Township of Union Public Schools January report presented by Superintendent as required by the New Jersey Department of Education of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB). The report provides the public with the information collection from September 2018 through December 2018, as well as the number of incidents per school building, status of investigations, HIB investigators, nature of the HIB reports and the discipline resulting from the report findings. The HIB report also includes all training of school district personnel, building programs and assemblies during the time period.

E-5. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM – JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Approve establishment of the Behavioral Disabilities Program at Jefferson Elementary School, effective September 1, 2019, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-6. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF RESOURCE PROGRAM – IN CLASS SUPPORT/IN CLASS REPLACEMENT – FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Approve establishment of the Resource Program – In Class Support, In Class Replacement for kindergarten at Franklin Elementary School, effective February 1, 2019, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-7. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF AUTISM PROGRAM – BATTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Approve establishment of the Autism Program for kindergarten through fourth grades at Battle Hill Elementary School, effective February 1, 2019, in accordance with the information provided to each Board member.

J. 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 December 31, 2018 be accepted.

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

That the Secretary’s Report dated December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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.

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. 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 Code 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
Burnet Middle School	Band	Cherrydale Farms – band fundraiser	$2,691.00
Union High School	46/Key Club	NJ District Key Club – field trip payment – convention in Long Branch	$7,160.00 (not to exceed)
Union High School	2190/Athletics	UHS St. Jude Event – donate proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Hospital	$13,000.00 (estimate)

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
Scratch & Help	1/16 – 3/16/19	UHS/Boys Soccer – to raise funds for boys’ soccer program – pre-game meals, end of season banquet etc.
Pretzel Sale	1/25 - 5/31/19	UHS/National German Honor Society – to raise funds for field trip to German Art Gallery in New York
Food Drive	5/1 5/31/19	UHS/Healthcare Occupation Students of America (HOSA) – a food drive for homeless people living in New Jersey
T-Shirt Sale	2/1-3/1/19	Kawameeh/Drama Club – raise funds for production of Aladdin Jr. and provide students with a production t-shirt
Flip Give	1/15-4/15/19	Kawameeh/Gifted & Talented Club – provide funding for 8^th grade G&T trip to Philadelphia
Valentine’s Grams	2/1-14/19	Kawameeh/Student Council – to raise funds for 8^th grade trip

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
Union Plaza Diner Corp	Special Services Department	$2,000.00
Debmar/Mercury, LLC	Union High School (Nicholas Ferroni)	$1,500.00

F-13. Agenda item tabled at meeting to February meeteing (CAFR)..

F-14. Agenda item tabled at meeting to February meeting (CAP).

F-15. APPROVE INCREASE TO PETTY CASH ACCOUNT

Approve an increase to the petty cash account for costs associated with students’ IEP driven Community Based Instruction (CBI) at Burnet Middle School in the amount of $600.

F-16. 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-17. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION – FIRST CHILDREN

Approve amendment to Resolution F-25 approved by Board of Education on May 15, 2018 for First Children for BCBA consultation (includes consultation and/or functional behavior assessments) to District students and staff at the rate of $100 per hour and ABA therapist at the rate of $45.00 per hour (not to exceed $205,000.00) for the 2018-2019 school year (Account #11-000-216-320-01-19), 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 REQUEST FROM NJ BASEBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

Request from NJ Baseball Umpires Association to use the Union High School Cafeteria on April 9, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (certificate of insurance to be provided).

K. Personnel Committee Resolutions

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

P-1. 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. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Eff. Date	Reason	Notes/ Corrections
Atzbi, Michael	Teacher of Science	UHS	2/19/19	Resignation	60-day notice given. Last physical day 2/15/19
Egan, Elizabeth	Elementary Teacher	CF	1/14/19	Resignation	Last physical day 1/11/19
Eckman, Susan	Teacher of career education	UHS	2/1/19	Retirement

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type Regarding updated info only.	Notes/ Corrections: All tentative approvals are pending required documentation.
Carrero, Kristen	Elementary Teacher	Jefferson	12/13/18-6/30/19	Intermittent FMLA	FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Corsentino, MaryAnne	Teacher of Mathematics	BMS	12/10/18-6/30/2019	Intermittent FMLA	FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Roberts, Shareenah	Classroom Assistant	BMS	2/19/19-6/6/19	Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid Leave under FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Villarino, Darcy	Teacher-Special Services	Franklin	3/11/19-6/23/19	Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid Leave under FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Rand, Tiffany	Elementary Teacher	Washington	Update 9/27/18-3/29/19 Return 4/1/19	Update to Paid Child Rearing Leave followed by Unpaid Leave under FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA Entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Krupa, Constance	Accountant-Special Services	Hamilton	Intermittent 1/1/19-12/31/19	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (Concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA Entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Siderman, Jason	Teacher-Special Education	Jefferson	Update to leave. Now Intermittent 1/3/19-6/30/19	Intermittent FMLA	FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Kauffman, Randi	Speech Language Specialist	Battle Hill	11/19/18-3/11/19 Return 3/12/19	Paid Medical Leave followed by Unpaid FMLA Leave	FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Nicastro, Joyce	Kindergarten Teacher	Conn Farms	Intermittent 1/11/19-2/22/19	Intermittent NJFLA	NJFLA only. NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Chi, Virginia	School Nurse	Wash	Update to Return 3/1/19	Paid Medical Leave Extension	Return date is tentative
Fox, Patricia	Bud Driver	Transportation	Intermittent 12/13/18-12/13/19	Intermittent FMLA	FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.
Garcia, Laura	Teacher-Special Services	UHS	2/14/19-2/22/19	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks.

P-5. APPROVE 2018-2019 ATHLETIC EVENT ASSIGNMENT FEES

Approve the 2018-2019 Athletic Event staff assignments at Burnet Middle School as follows: (a) Donna Sienkiw, (b) Steve Brown, (c) Qunaye Taggert.

P-6. APPROVE PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Approve Gregory Brennan as Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO) for 2019, at no cost to the District.

P-7. APPROVE 2018-2019 NON-UNIT HOURLY RATES LIST

Approve the 2018-2019 Non-Unit Hourly Rates List (half-day sub rates), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

L. Policy Committee

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

POL-1. APPROVE FILE CODE 9130/BYLAW-COMMITTEES

Approve File Code 9130/Bylaw - Committees, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

M. 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

Approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [three (3) students exited from December 1 through December 21, 2018 (1 from elementary, 1 from secondary and 1 from high school) or a total of nineteen (19) students for the 2018-2019 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.

R-2. APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT

Approval to remove student #280835 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 #226010 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 #246025 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.

N. Technology Committee

O. 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.