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7 p.m. Executive Session; 8 p.m. Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ 07083

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By diane_cappiello | Thu, 05/05/2022 - 11:14 am
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 07:00 pm

Executive Session - 7:00 p.m.; Regular Meeting - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 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 – May 17, 2022

 

A. Roll Call

B. Flag Salute

C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

D. Mission Statement

EXECUTIVE SESSION

E. Comments from Public on Resolutions

F. Approval of Minutes:

  1. March 8, 2022 – worksession
  2. March 8, 2022 – executive session
  3. March 22, 2022 – regular meeting
  4. March 22, 2022 – executive session

G. Communications:

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION – LIVINGSTON SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
            Request from the Township of Union Education Foundation requesting the use of Livingston School playground on June 4, 2022 for a Family Fun Health Fundraising Program (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION– PARKHURST
            Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave from Jennifer Parkhurst, school counselor-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, through May 31, 2023.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – WOJCIK
            Request for extension of paid medical leave from Karen Wojcik, 12-month secretary-special services/Hamilton, new return date June 15, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – RESTREPO-AYALA
            Letter of resignation from Annya Restrepo-Ayala, Spanish teacher-Franklin Elementary School, effective June 30, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – FRICKE
            Letter of resignation from Britini Fricke, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, effective April 26, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – LEWIS
            Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Mary Lewis, librarian media specialist-Kawameeh Middle School, effective July 1, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MARSILLO
            Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Aldo Marsillo, Assistant Transportation Manager-Transportation Department, effective August 31, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – PERDICOLOGOS
            Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Anna Perdicologos, bus aide-Transportation Department, effective July 1, 2022.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – VICIDOMINI
            Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA medical leave from Julia Vicidomini, 12-month secretary-UHS Attendance, May 3, 2022-May 31, 2022.
 
REQUEST FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE DIVISION
            Request from Department of Public Safety Fire Division for a donation of a 16-passenger bus from the Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – GRAUL
            Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Kathleen Graul, 10-month secretary-Burnet Middle School, May 11, 2022-June 30, 2022.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – GEORGE
            Request for extension of unpaid FMLA from Sheren George, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, through May 31, 2022.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – STANDAL
            Request for update to current intermittent leave under FMLA; extension of consecutive FMLA followed by unpaid non-FMLA from Laura Standal, special education teacher-Washington Elementary School, through June 30, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – COHEN
            Letter of resignation from Amanda Cohen, science teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective June 3, 2022.
 

H Superintendent’s Report:

            1.         State of the Schools – Unions Journey to Excellence; The Strategic Plan
            2.         Student Spotlight – Connecticut Farms, Livingston and
                        Jefferson Elementary Schools
            3.         Spotlight on County Teachers of the 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.     Agenda item reported on May 10, 2022 worksession (Report of HIB – April 27-May 10, 2022.
 
E-1A.  Agenda item approved on May 10, 2022 regular mtg (Affirm Superintendent’s Determination of HIB – April 13-26, 2022.
 
E-1-1.  SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
            Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period May 11, 2022 to May 17, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
 
E-2.     APPROVE BATTLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ESY PROGRAM        
            Approve the use of Battle Hill Elementary School for Extended School Year Program (ESY), ESY Services, CST testing and/or home instruction (July 2022) in case of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School being unavailable for use during July 2022 due to construction.
 
E-3.     APPROVE NJSIAA MEMBERSHIP
            Approve the membership and dues for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for Union High School Athletic Department for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of 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 April 30, 2022 be accepted.
 
F-2.      SECRETARY’S REPORT
            That the Secretary’s Report dated April 30, 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 April 30, 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 April 30, 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
2227/Senior Class
C&R Graphics – senior flair for Class of 2022
$4,875.00
Union High School
Peer Ambassadors
Stitch America – uniform shirt for Peer Ambassadors leadership Program
$2,500.00 (not to exceed)
Union High School
2049/NHS
NASSP – stoles for members
$1,800 (not to exceed)
Union High School
2227/Senior Class
C&R Graphics – Banners to display at UHS and Town for Class of 2022 graduates
$1,097.00
Union High School
2077/Music/Theatre
11thourDesign – creative design, marketing, advertising for Kiss Me Kate
$10,390.00
Union High School
2018/Senior Awards
Chamber of Commerce – student TBD
$2,500*
Union High School
2018/Senior Awards
Chamber of Commerce – student TBD
$2,500*
Union High School
2018/Senior Awards
Crystal Scretchen Memorial Award-Battle Hill PTA-student TBD
$1,000.00
Kawameeh Middle School
17/Music
Creations by Sahm – t-shirts for music students for Memorial Day Parade
$1,700.00
Kawameeh Middle School
41/musical production
Creations by Sahm – musical production t-shirts
$1,275.00
Kawameeh Middle School
41/musical production
Hummel – playbills/posters for musical
$2,000.00 (not to exceed)
Kawameeh Middle School
41/musical production
Audio Inc. – audio equipment rentals and crew members
$4,000.00 (not to exceed)
Kawameeh Middle School
41/musical production
Production Associates – lighting and set design for musical
$6,150.00
*Originally approved by Board on 3/22/2022 - for $1,000 each; Chamber of Commerce increased awards to $2,500 each.
 
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
Wacky Hat Wednesday
May 25, 2022
UHS/Ski Club – to raise funds for Ski Club trips
Drink/Bank Sale
May 18 through June 2022
UHS/Ski Club – to raise moneys for Ski Club trips
Bed, Bath and Beyond Registry
May 18 through June 2022
UHS/Club TESSLO/Unified Club – to supply materials for CBI program
Cookie/Candy Sale
May 18 through June 2023
UHS/Girls Tennis Team – to raise moneys for end of year party and swag for team
 
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
Shutterfly, LLC
Burnet Middle School
$2,907.68
Shutterfly, LLC
Jefferson School
$1,588.85
Union Plaza Diner and John Basilone Marine Detachment
Special Services Department for special services picnic at Rabkin Park - June 8, 2022 (rain date June 15, 2022*
Food and services
*Due to supply chain issues, diner requested the the May 20th date and May 24th rain date be moved to June 2022.
 
F-13.    APPROVE CHANGE TO PERKINS SECONDARY PROGRAMS
            Approve the Township of Union School District will not apply for funds allocated under the Perkins Secondary programs for the 2022-2023 school year due to Perkins V program constraints.
 
F-14.    APPROVE SCHOOLBOARDNET SERVICES – PAPERLESS AGENDA
            Approve the renewal of Schoolboardnet Services for the paperless agenda at the annual rate of $1,888 (no increase from last year) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-15.    APPROVE TUITION RATES FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
            Approve the following tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year.
 
                        Preschool (full day)                                          $13,302.00
                        Kindergarten                                                    $13,302.00
                        Grades 1 through 5                                          $15,140.00
                        Grades 6 through 8                                          $14,709.00
                        Grades 9 through 12                                        $15,461.00
                        LLD                                                                  $16,501.00
                        M.D.                                                                 $19,831.00
                        B.D.                                                                  $26,835.00
                        Autism                                                              $17,168.00
                        Part-time Preschool Handicapped                   $0.00
                        Full-time Preschool Handicapped                    $13,979.00
 
F-16.    APPROVE CHIEF MEDICAL INSPECTOR – MULLICK
            Approve Bharati Mullick, M.D., as Chief Medical Inspector pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1 for the 2022-2023 school year at an annual fee of $28,500, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-17.    APPROVE LEARNWELL – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION
            Approve teachers employed through LearnWell to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2022-2023 school year in an amount not to exceed $10,000 [Account #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-18.    APPROVE MORRIS UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION
            Approve Morris Union Jointure Commission (MUJC) to provide (a) physical therapy - $220/hr.; (b) occupational therapy - $200/hr.; (c) speech therapy - $235/hr.; (d) personal aides for ESY - $7,383.33 each; (e) personal aides – 10 months: $72,727.00 each, in accordance with the students’ IEPs, not to exceed $530,000 for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-19.    APPROVE PLATT PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES -PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION
            Approve Platt Psychiatric Associate to provide basic student in-office psychiatric consultation at the rate of $1,000.00 per evaluation, fee for complex student psychiatric consultation at the rate of $1,600.00 per evaluation, and attorney or forensic conferences at the rate of $600.00 per hour for the 2022-2023 school year (not to exceed $14,000.00) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the h ands of each Board member.
 
F-20.    APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR NEW JERSEY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
            Approve the applications for the New Jersey Inclusive Education Technical Assistance Project (NJIETA) for pre-k technical assistance to schools on inclusive education for Battle Hill, Connecticut Farms, Franklin, Hannah Caldwell, Livingston and Washington Elementary Schools on the topic of Preschool Inclusion 101 during the 2022-2023 School Year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-21.    APPROVE COUNSELING CENTERS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
            Approve Counseling Centers for Human Development for mental health screen (#90791-initial diagnostic interview) at the rate of $225.00 per screening (not to exceed $5,000.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-22.    APPROVE THE FAMILY CENTER AT MONTCLAIR – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
            Approve The Family Center at Montclair for mental health screenings at the rate of $150.00 per screening and $850.00 for psychiatric evaluation (not to exceed $7,500.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19 (7074)], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-23.    APPROVE EPIC HEALTH SERVICES – NURSING SERVICES
            Approve Epic Health Services Inc. d/b/a Avenna Healthcare, to provide nursing services, at the rate of $70.00 for RN and $60.00 for LPN, as well as provide nursing transportation services at the rate of $150.00 per trip (not to exceed $244,950.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-24.    APPROVE ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES – EVALUATIONS
            Approve Advancing Opportunities to conduct assistive technology and augmentative communication (AAC) evaluations for district students: (a) assistive technology - $1,200.00 per evaluation and (b) augmentative communication - $1,400.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $4,600.00) for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-25.    APPROVE CBI PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS - CBI
            Approve establishment of petty cash accounts for costs associated with students’ IEP driven Community Based Instruction (CBI) at the following schools for the 2022-2023 school year: (a) Hannah Caldwell Elementary School – Extended School Year Program - $1,000.00, (b) Burnet Middle School - $1,050.00, (c) Kawameeh Middle School - $1,050.00 and (d) Union High School - $7,400.00.
 
F-26.    APPROVE FRONTLINE
            Approve Frontline, the district’s program for application tracking, absence and time attendance, professional growth, special education and intervention, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-27.    APPROVE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS – THERAPEUTIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
            Approve Effective School Solutions (ESS) to provide therapeutic mental health services through licensed professionals to students in our district for the 2022-2023 school year, not to exceed $630,050.00, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-28.    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.
 
K. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:
 

L. 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 RENEWAL OF FOOD SERVICE COMPANY – POMPTONIAN
            Approve renewal of Pomptonian Food Service as company for district food services for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
O-3.     APPROVE ARCHITECTS OF RECORD
            Approve Architects of Record for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022: (a) Parette Somjen Architects LLC and (b) EI Associates.
 
O-4.     APPROVE ENGINEERS OF RECORD
            Approve Engineers of Record for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023: (a) Consulting & Municipal Engineers, (b) T&M Associates and (c) EI Associates.
 
O-5.     APPROVE AUDITOR – SUPLEE CLOONEY & CO.
            Approve the auditing firm of Suplee Clooney & Co. for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
 
O-6.     APPROVE LEGAL SERVICES – FLORIO, PERRUCCI, STEINHARDT, CAPPELLI,
TIPTON & TAYLOR, LLC
            Approve the law firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli, Tipton & Taylor as the Board Attorney for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
O-7.     APPROVE PROPERTY/CASUALTY/WORKERS COMPENSATION BROKERAGE SERVICE - FAIRVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY
            Approve Fairview Insurance Agency as the property/casualty/workers’ compensation brokerage service for the district for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
 
O-8.     APPROVE HEALTHCARE BROKER
            Approve Willis Towers Watson, as healthcare broker, for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
 
O-9.     APPROVE JDM CONSULTANT SERVICES
            Approve JDM Consultant Services for interim facilities and construction management services.
 
O-10.   APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION – LIVINGSTON SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
            Approve request from the Township of Union Education Foundation requesting the use of Livingston School playground on June 4, 2022 for a Family Fun Health Fundraising Program (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
O-11.   REQUEST FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY-FIRE DIVISION
            Approve request from Department of Public Safety Fire Division for a donation of a 16-passenger bus from the Board of Education, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 

M. 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-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-2.      APPROVE RESIDENCY INVESTIGATORS – SUMMER 2022
            Approve residency investigators to work during summer 2022 as follows: (a) Maria Schmidtberg – 50 hours not to exceed 70 hours for July and August ($25/hr.); (b) Thomas Sheridan – 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($20/hr.); (c) Dan Hodge – 25 hours not to exceed 50 hours for July and August ($20/hr.).
 
P-3.      ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
            Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
 
Name
Position
Location
Eff. Date
Reason
Notes
Annya Restrepo-Ayala
Spanish teacher
Franklin
6/30/2022
Resignation
Adequate contractual notice given
Britini Fricke
Teacher
Franklin
4/26/2022
Resignation
Resignation date accepted
Mary Lewis
Librarian media specialist
Kawameeh
7/1/2022
Retirement
Adequate contractual notice given
Aldo Marsillo
Assistant Transportation Manager
Transportation Dept.
8/31/2022
Retirement
Adequate contractual notice given
Anna Perdicologos
Bus aide
Transportation Dept
7/1/2022
Retirement
Adequate contractual notice given
Amanda Cohen
Science teacher
KMS
6/3/2022
Resignation
Resignation date accepted
 
P-4.      APPROVE LEAVES
            Approve leaves for the following staff:
 
Name
Position
Location
Leave Dates
Leave Type
Notes
Jennifer Parkhurst
School counselor
Connecticut Farms
Extension thru 5/31/2023
Return date:
6/1/2023
Unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave
FMLA/NJFLA
Entitlement exhausted; org leave began 4/6/2021
Karen Wojcik
12-month secretary
Special services/ Hamilton
Extension
Return date: 6/15/2022
Paid medical leave
Org. leave began 6/15/2021
Julia Vicidomini
Attendance
UHS
5/30/22-5/31/2022 Return date: 6/1/2022
Unpaid/non-FMLA medical leave
FMLA entitlement exhausted
Kathleen Graul
10-month secretary
BMS
Intermittent
5/11/2022-6/30/22
Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA
FMLA/NJFLA not to exceed 12 weeks
Sheren George
Paraprofessional
BMS
Extension thru 5/31/2022
Return date:
6/1/2022
Extension of unpaid FMLA
FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks; org leave began 3/14/2022
Laura Standal
Special education teacher
Washington
Extension thru 6/30/2022
Update to current intermittent leave under FMLA; extension of consecutive FMLA followed by unpaid non-FMLA
FMLA entitlement not to exceed 12 weeks
 
P-5.      APPROVE TREASURER OF MONEYS – JENNIFER SEMLER
            Approve the reappointment of Jennifer Semler as Treasurer of School Moneys for the 2022-2023 school year at an annual salary of $4,900.00.
 
P-6.      APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER – AWARDING CONTRACTS
Approve Yolanda Koon as Affirmative Action Officer for awarding contracts for the 2022-2023 school year under P.L. 1975, c. 127, at no cost to the district.
 
P-7.      APPROVE CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS – KOON
Approve the appointment of Yolanda Koon as Custodian of School Records for the 2022-2023 school year, at no cost to the district.
 
P-8.      APPROVE QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT – KOON
Approve Yolanda Koon as Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the 2022-2023 school year, at no cost to the district.
 
P-9.      APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – BENAQUISTA
Approve the Employment Contract of Gerald Benaquista, Assistant Superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
P-10.    APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – KOON
            Approve the Employment Contract of Yolanda Koon, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
P-11.    APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – PEREZ
            Approve the Employment Contract of Dr. Gretel Perez, Assistant Superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
P-12.    APPROVE VOLUNTEER – UNION HIGH SCHOOL
            Approve Catherine Brumfield (former employee) to volunteer at Union High School for the 2021-2022 school year.
 

N. 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 3233 – POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
            Approve Policy 3233 – Political Activities, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
POL-2.  APPROVE POLICY 5460 – HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
            Approve Policy 5460 – High School Graduation, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
POL-3.  APPROVE POLICY 9560 – ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL SURVEYS
            Approve Policy 9560 – Administration of School Surveys, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
POL-4.  APPROVE POLICY 9181 – VOLUNTEER ATHLETIC COACHES AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY ADVISORS/ASSISTANTS
            Approve Policy 9181 – Volunteer Athletic Coaches and Co-Curricular Activity Advisors Assistants, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member. 
 

O. 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 April 2022 (3 from high school) or a total of thirty-three (33) students for the 2021-2022 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district and one (1) 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 #256053 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 #236057from 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 #241335 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.
 
 
APPROVE TO CONTINUE SUSPENSIONS
            Approve to continue the suspensions of Student Nos. 230598, 230845, 240560, 228196, 230050, 228168, 220511, 218062, 210527, 226044 from in school instruction pending a hearing by the Board on May 23, 2022.
 

P. Technology Committee:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Technology Committee presents the following resolution for the Board’s consideration:
 
T-1.      ACCEPT EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND FUNDING
            Accept Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding commitment in the amount of $931,200.00 for the submission of reimbursement of equipment and services allowed through the ECF Program (no cost to the district), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
T-2.      APPROVE RECYCLING OF DEVICES
            Approve list of devices for recycling, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 

Q. 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.
 

R. Unfinished Business:

S. New Business:

T. Comments from the Public:

U. Executive Session

V. Adjournment

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