Regular meeting, rescheduled to March 22, 2022, 7 p.m. UHS/Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ. In person and Zoom access. | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 07:00 pm

Regular Meeting, rescheduled to Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education at the Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – March 22, 2022

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. January 6, 2022 – reorganization meeting

2. January 11, 2022 – worksession

3. January 11, 2022 – executive session

4. January 18, 2022 – regular meeting

5. January 18, 2022 – executive session

G. Communications:

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – BLASI

Request for paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Regina Blasi, teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, May 11, 2022-December 7, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – DRIVAS

Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA from Christine Drivas, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, through March 31, 2022.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – KLEIN

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Peter Klein, school social worker-Union High School, February 28, 2022-June 24, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – THOMAS

Request for paid medical leave from Jenelle Thomas, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, February 8, 2022-March 15, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – STROBEL

Request for extension of unpaid FMLA followed by unpaid non-FMLA from Patricia Strobel, 10-month secretary-Union High School Attendance, through March 31, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – VICIDOMINI

Request for extension of unpaid FMLA and non-FMLA from Julia Vicidomini, Confidential Administrative Assistant-IT Department/Union High School, through March 31, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – WOJCIK

Request for extension of paid medical leave from Karen Wojcik, 12-month secretary-Special Services/Hamilton, return date April 15, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – COLABELLA

Letter of resignation from Micaela Colabella, math teacher-Union High School, effective April 16, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – CRESPO

Letter of resignation from Marie Crespo, café aide-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective February 11, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – DIMPERIO

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Diane Dimperio, math and science teacher-Jefferson School, effective July 1, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – GAINEY

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Karen Gainey, television production teacher-Union High School, effective June 30, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – GILLESPIE

Letter of resignation from Brian Gillespie, special education teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective April 14, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – GUILFOYLE

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Maureen Guilfoyle, Director of Instruction and Funded Programs-Central Office, effective September 1, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – HRDINA

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Sharon Hrdina, library media clerk-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective September 1, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – HERNANDEZ

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Jamie Hernandez, head custodian-Livingston Elementary School, effective August 1, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MORENO-FAMILIA

Letter of resignation from Maribel Moreno-Familia, part-time bus driver-Transportation Department, effective March 15, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ROBERTS

Letter of resignation from Shareenah Roberts, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, effective February 19, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – ROBERTS

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Susan Roberts, financial literacy teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – WACHTER

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Claire Wachter, paraprofessional-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective July 1, 2022.

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION VETERAN’S ALLIANCE

Request from the Township of Union Veteran’s Alliance Parade Committee for the use of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School’s auditorium on May 14, 2022 for a fundraiser.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – BOYD

Letter of resignation from Lori-Ann Boyd, 12-month secretary-Union High School, effective March 11, 2022.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CIGOL

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA from Karin Cigol, assistant teacher-pre-k program-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, February 25, 2022-February 25, 2023.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE EXTENSION – ERICKSON

Request for extension of current intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Lisa Erickson, special education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, through 12/10/2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – GREEN

Request for extension of non-FMLA leave from Ruth Green, paraprofessional-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, new return date September 1, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HOFFMANN

Request for paid medical leave from Patrice Hoffmann, school counselor-Burnet Middle School, March 25, 2022-June 17, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MEICHOR

Request for paid medical leave from Julie Melchor, vocal music teacher-Jefferson School, March 14, 2022-April 22, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – REGUINHO

Request for paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Jennifer Reguinho, kindergarten teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, April 25, 2022-November 30, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – ROOF

Request for paid medical leave from Laurie Roof, Vice Principal-Union High School, March 4, 2022-April 29, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GEORGE

Request for unpaid FMLA from Sheren George, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, March 14, 2022-May 13, 2022.

REQUEST FO RLEAVE – SULCOV

Request for paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Stephanie Sulcov, school psychologist-Battle Hill Elementary School, February 22, 2022-May 31, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – JEREZ

Letter of resignation from Luis Jerez, Maintenance and Grounds-Central Office, effective April 8, 2022.

H. Superintendent’s Report:

1. Presentation – Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget – March 22^nd

2. Student Spotlight – March 22^nd

3. Presentation – ESSER Grant – March 22^nd

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. Agenda item adopted at March 8, 2022 worksession (Affirm Superintendent Report – February 8, 2022-February 15, 2022)

E-1A. Agenda item reported at March 8, 2022 worksession (Report HIB February 16, 2022-March 8, 2022)

E-1A-1. AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB

Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods February 16, 2022 to March 8, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-1-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB

Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period March 9, 2022 to March 22, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

E-2. APPROVE ELL THREE-YEAR PLAN

Approve ELL Three-Year Plan for years 2021-2024, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. APPROVE HOME SCHOOLED STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC PROGRAM

Approve H.S., a middle school student who is home schooled, to participate in the middle school baseball program.

E-4. Item removed from agenda at regular Board meeting of March 22, 2022 (updated school calendar - 2021-2022)

E-5. APPROVE UPDATED SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2022-2023

Approve updated School Calendar for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board members.

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 February 28, 2022 be accepted.

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

That the Secretary’s Report dated February 28, 2022 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 February 28, 2022 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 February 28, 2022 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 2021-2022 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS

Approve the amended list of the 2021-2022 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
Union High School	2045/Music	Villani Bus Company – two coach buses for June 4, 2022 Music in the Park Festival	$3,300.00
Union High School	SAA 2045/Music/UHSPC	Music in the Parks/Festivals of Music – entrance fee for UHSPAC	$7,350.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Policeman’s Benevolent Assoc – Student TBD	$1,000.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Khalid Shahid Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD	$2,000.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Khalid Shahid Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD	$2,000.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Douglas M. Krueger Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD	$1,000.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Wayne Russo Memorial Scholarship – Student TBD	$2,500.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Connect One Bank – Student TBD	$1,00.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Connecticut Farms Church Heritage Scholarship – Student TBD	$1,000.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Vogel Memorial Prize for Excellence in French – Student TBD	$1,000.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Chamber of Commerce – VoTech Scholarship -Student TBD	$1,000.00
Union High School	2018/Senior Awards	Chamber of Commerce – 4-year University Scholarship Student TBD	$1,000.00

F-10. APPROVE 2021-2022 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST

Approval be given to amend the 2021-2022 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
Chipotle	April 4, 2022	Kawameeh/Music Dept. – raise funds for chorus competition
BSN (softball clothing)	March 15-April 15, 2022	UHS/Softball – raise funds for softball program
Old Fashion Candy	March 16-June 22, 2022	UHS/Boys Volleyball – raise funds for personalized jerseys for team and backpacks for Varsity players
Spring Production Concessions	April 1-April 9, 2022	UHS/PAC – sell concessions at spring musical to cover production costs
Tip Your Cap Classic-Tunnels to Towers Foundation	March 15-June 1, 2022	UHS/Baseball – to raise funds to be donated to Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Pretzel Sale	March 18-June 30, 2022	Washington Elementary School – to raise funds for Washington Wages Incentive
Flowers for Graduation	June 24, 2022	UHS/Juniors Club – to raise money for Class of 2023
Cookie Sale	March 21-June 16, 2022	UHS/Club TESSLO/Unified Club – to raise funds for club activities
UHS for Ukraine	March 8-April 14, 2022	UHS/Model UN/NHS – to collect needed products to provide humanitarian relief
Program Ad Sale	March 23-May 13, 2022	KMS/Musical – to raise funds for spring musical
Play Costumes	May 23-April 13, 2022	KMS/Musical – to raise money to cover costs of student costumes for musical
T-Shirt Sale	March 23-May 13, 2022	KMS/Musical – to raise funds for spring musical
DVD	March 23-June 20, 2022	KMS/Musical – to cover costs of DVD copies for cast members
Dress Down Day (Staff)	March 23-June 20, 2022	KMS/Musical – to raise funds for play
Lemonade Sale	April 4-June 24, 2022	Burnet Middle School/Club Unify/PBSIS – to raise funds for Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund

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
Joseph Streit (Class of 1965)	Union High School Scholarship Fund	$50.00
PepsiCo	Union High School	$180.21
Shutterfly, LLC	Connecticut Farms Elementary School	$1,248.14

F-13. APPROVE INCREASE IN P.O. 22-00893 – ASSISTIVE TEK LLC

Approve increase to Purchase Order No. 22-00893 with AssistiveTek LLC to provide the assistive technology evaluations for district students for the 2021-2022 school year (increase from $3,900.00 to $10,500.00; additional funds are required to meet district student’s needs) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19].

F-14. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF AMENDMENT TO PERKINS GRANT

Approve the submission of an amendment to the FY22 Perkins Grant on February 24th, 2022.

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Resolutions F-15 Through F-19 Concern the

Proposed Budget for the 2022-2023 School Year

F-15. APPROVE GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY – PRELIMINARY BUDGET

Approve the General Fund tax levy of $97,442,109.00 in the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-16. APPROVE TRAVEL EXPENDITURE MAXIMUM

Approve Travel Expenditure Maximum (not to exceed $85,000.00) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-17. APPROVE ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM DOLLAR LIMIT – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Approve establishing a maximum dollar limit for professional services ($3,429,791.00), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-18. APPROVE USE OF EXCESS SURPLUS FUNDS/FUND BALANCE

Approve the Board of Education to include in the General Fund Budget $3,645,708.00 of the Board of Education’s excess surplus funds ($1,284,134.00) and fund balance ($2,361,574.00) (@ 6/30/21 per audit) to help reduce the local tax levy.

F-19. APPROVE USE OF ENROLLMENT ADJUSTMENT

Approve in the final budget the adjustment for enrollment in the amount of $346,950.00 in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-15.3. The district has fully exhausted all eligible statutory spending authority. The adjustment will be used for instructional supplies and materials and will complete this by June 30, 2023 and acknowledges that it cannot be deferred or incrementally completed over a longer period of time.

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F-20. APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS – UHS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Approve distribution of funds from the following Union High School Senior Scholarship Awards: (a) $100 – Dora D. Feins Achievement Awards Fund, (b) $90 – Dora D. Feins Achievement Awards Fund (cost of two plaques), (c) $100 – Myrtle V. Hassey Awards Fund (two awards - $50 each), (d) $1,500 – Ellen S. Rever Memorial Scholarship Fund (three awards - $500 each), (e) $1,000 - Anna Zofay Slobodianyk Memorial Fund (two awards - $500 each).

F-21. APPROVE RESIDENCY VERIFICATION COMPANY

Approve Clear, a West Publishing Corporation, to provide technology to assist the district with residency verifications.

F-22. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-23. APPROVE EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGY RESOURCES – EVALUATIONS

Approve Donna M. Merchant, Educational Audiology Resources, LLC, to provide central auditory processing evaluations with educational based report at the rate of $700.00 per evaluation and classroom acoustic evaluations (includes onsite visit for sound measures with report) for the 2021-2022 school year (not to exceed $2,450.00), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19].

F-24. APPROVE INCREASE IN PURCHASE ORDER – NJ NEUROLOGY INC.

Approve an increase to P.O. 22-00805 with NJ Neurology Inc. to provide the following neurological and neurodevelopmental evaluations for the 2021-2022 school year (from $5,400.00 to $20,400.00); the additional funds are required to meet district student’s needs [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19].

F-25. APPROVE TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT – MERCER COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT

Approve Transportation Agreement between the Board of Education of Mercer County Special Services School District (MCSSSD) and the Township of Union Public Schools for the 2021-2022 school year, 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 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-2. APPROVE CAMP INVENTION – JEFFERSON SCHOOL

Approve the Summer Programs Camp Invention to be held at Jefferson School: (a) August 1-5, 2022 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and (b) August 8-12, 2022 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

O-3. APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION VETERAN’S ALLIANCE

Request from the Township of Union Veteran’s Alliance Parade Committee for the use of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School’s auditorium on May 14, 2022 for a fundraiser, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

L. 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 in the hands of each Board member. (P-1A-10 was tabled)

P-1B PERSONNEL ACTIONS – EXTRA PAY

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

P-1C PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS

Personnel Actions- Transfers be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member. (P-1C-3 was tabled)

P-2. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT ASBO INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE – KOON

Approve Yolanda Koon to attend the ASBO International Annual Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey (June 7-10, 2022) for a total cost not to exceed $2,000.

P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Eff. Date	Reason	Notes Resignations/ Retirements are subject to contractual notice to be given accordingly
Micaela Colabella	Math teacher	UHS	4/16/2022	Resignation	Adequate contractual notice given
Marie Crespo	Café aide	Hannah	2/11/2022	Resignation
Diane Dimperio	Math and science teacher	Jefferson	7/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate contractual notice given
Karen Gainey	Television production teacher	UHS	6/30/2022	Retirement	Adequate contractual notice given
Brian Gillespie	Special education teacher	BMS	4/14/2022	Resignation	Adequate contractual notice given
Maureen Guilfoyle	Director of Instruction and Funded Program	Central Office	9/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate contractual notice given
Sharon Hrdina	Library media clerk	Connecticut Farms	9/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate contractual notice given
Jamie Hernandez	Head custodian	Livingston	8/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate contractual notice given
Maribel Moreno-Familia	Part-time bus driver	Transportation Department	3/15/2022	Resignation
Shareenah Roberts	Paraprofessional	BMS	2/19/2022	Resignation	Adequate contractual notice given
Susan Roberts	Financial literacy teacher	KMS	7/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate contractual notice given
Claire Wachter	Paraprofessional	Battle Hill	7/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate contractual notice given
Lori-Ann Boyd	12-month secretary	UHS	3/11/2022	Resignation
Luis Jerez	Maintenance and grounds	Central Office	4/8/2022	Resignation

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type	Notes
Regina Blasi	Teacher	Connecticut Farms	5/11/2022-12/7/2022 Return: 12/8/2022	Paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Christine Drivas	Teacher	Hannah	Extension through 3/31/2022; return 4/1/2022	Extension of unpaid non-FMLA/Non-NJFLA	FMLA/NJFLA entitlement exhausted; original leave began 12/13/2021
Peter Klein	School social worker	UHS	Intermittent 2/28/2022-6/24/2022	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Jenelle Thomas	Teacher	Hannah	2/8/2022-3/15/2022	Paid medical leave
Patricia Strobel	10-month secretary	UHS/ Attendance	Extension through 3/31/2022 Return 4/1/2022	Extension of unpaid FMLA followed by unpaid non-FMLA	FMLA not to exceed 12 weeks Non-FMLA to follow
Julia Vicidomini	Confidential Administrative Assistant	IT Department/ UHS	Extension through 3/31/2022 Return 4/1/2022	Extension of unpaid FMLA and non-FMLA	FMLA not to exceed 12 weeks; non FMLA to follow
Karen Wojcik	12-month secretary	Special Education/ Hamilton	Return 4/15/2022	Extension of paid medical leave	Org. leave began 6/15/2021
Karen Cigol	Assistant Teacher – pre k program	Hannah	2/25/2022-2/25/2023	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Lisa Erickson	Special Education Teacher	Battle Hill	Extension through 12/10/2022	Extension of current intermittent FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Ruth Green	Paraprofessional	Hannah	Return 9/1/2022	Extension of non FMLA leave	FMLA entitlement exhausted (org. leave began 10/13/2021
Patrice Hoffmann	School Counselor	BMS	3/25/2022-6/17/2022	Paid medical leave
Julie Melchor	Vocal Music Teacher	Jefferson	3/14/2022-4/22/2022 Return 4/25/2022	Paid medical leave
Jennifer Reguinho	Kindergarten Teacher	Hannah	4/25/2022-11/30/2022 Return 12/1/2022	Paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Laurie Roof	Vice Principal	UHS	3/4/2022-4/29/2022 Return 5/2/2022	Paid medical leave
Sheren George	paraprofessional	BMS	3/14/2022-5/13/2022	Unpaid FMLA
Stephanie Sulcov	School Psychologist	Battle Hill	2/22/2022-5/31/2022 Return 6/1/2022	Paid child rearing leave and unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)

P-5. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS

Approve Substitute Lists for the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.

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. APPROVE POLICY 1648.11

Approve Policy 1648.11 – The Road Forward COVID-19 – Health and Safety, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL -2. APPROVE POLICY 2415.05

Approve Policy 2415.05 – Student Surveys, Analysis, Evaluations, Examinations, Testing or Treatment, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-3. APPROVE POLICY 2431.4

Approve Policy 2431.4 – Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-4. APPROVE REGULATION 2431.4

Approve Regulation 2431.4 – Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-5. APPROVE POLICY 2451 (NEW)

Approve Policy 2451 – Adult High School, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-6. APPROVE REGULATION 2460.30 (NEW)

Approve Regulation 2460.30 – Additional/Compensatory Special Education and Related Services, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-7. APPROVE POLICY 2622

Approve Policy 2622 – Student Assessment, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-8. APPROVE REGULATION 2622 (NEW)

Approve Regulation 2622 – Student Assessment, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-9. APPROVE POLICY 5541 (NEW)

Approve Policy 5541 – Anti Hazing, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-10. APPROVE POLICY 7540 (NEW)

Approve Policy 7540 – Joint Use of Facilities, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-11. APPROVE POLICY 8465

Approve Policy 8465 – Bias Crimes and Bias-Related Acts, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-12. APPROVE REGULATION 8465

Approve Regulation 8465 – Bias Crimes and Bias-Related Acts, 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

Approval be given to amend the list of students removed from the rolls [three (3) students exited the month of February 2022 (4 from elementary school) or a total of twenty-five (25) students for the 2021-2022 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and two (2) students who will be allowed to complete the 2021-2022 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 #340078 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 #328177 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 #280037 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 #328238 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:

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.