Regular Meeting, June 21, 2022, 7 p.m., Township of Union Board of Education, UHS/Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ | Township of Union Public Schools

Date

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 07:00 pm

Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. of the Township of Union Board of Education, at Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083.

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – JUNE 21, 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. April 12, 2022 – worksession

2. April 12, 2022 – executive session

3. April 26, 2022 – regular/budget meeting

4. April 26, 2022 – executive session

5. April 30, 2022 – special meeting/Board retreat/ethics training

G. Communications:

LETTER REQUESTING USE OF UHS FACILITY SITE – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Letter requesting the use of the Union High School Facility Site for the Union Township Chamber of Commerce’s 11^th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run on Sunday, September 25, 2022

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – CARRERO

Request for extension of unpaid FMLA and non-FMLA unpaid medical leave from Kristen Carrero, teacher-Jefferson School, new return date September 1, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GARCIA

Request for unpaid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) and non-FMLA and non-NJFLA from Ashley Garcia, teacher-Jefferson School, September 1, 2022-May 31, 2023.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – HAQQ-MUHAMMAD

Request for extension of paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Anisah Haqq-Muhammad, school librarian/media specialists-Burnet Middle School, new return date June 1, 2022.

UPDATE TO LEAVE REQUEST – HOFFMANN

Update on return date for paid medical leave from Patrice Hoffmann, school counselor-Burnet Middle School, new return date June 1, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MATHURIN

Request for paid medical leave from Lourdena Mathurin, bus driver-Transportation Department, May 2, 2022-May 30, 2022.

UPDATE TO LEAVE REQUEST – MULVANEY

Update on return date for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Elizabeth Mulvaney, special education teacher-Union High School, new return date June 1, 2022

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – SHPUNDER

Request for extension of unpaid child rearing leave under FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Christina Shpunder, learning disabilities teacher consultant-districtwide, new return date September 1, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – VALIA

Request for extension of unpaid/non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave from Cindy Valia, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, through June 30, 2023.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – VICIDOMINI

Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA medical leave from Julia Vicidomini, 12-month secretary-Union High School Attendance, new return date July 1, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – VILLANE

Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Kimberly Villane, English/language arts teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 27, 2022-February 3, 2023.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – WHITLEY

Request for extension of paid medical leave from Suzanne Whitley, social studies teacher-Union High School, through June 30, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – WOJCIK

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

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – ZAWACKI

Request for intermittent FMLA from Suzanne Zawacki, special education teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, May 20, 2022-June 30, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – HOLLENBECK

Letter of resignation from Casey Hollenbeck, teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, effective June 30, 2022

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – KATZ

Letter of resignation from Michael Katz, business teacher-Union High School, effective June 22, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – LOESSEL

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Barry Loessel, Manager of Maintenance and Grounds-Central Office, effective July 1, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – MILLER

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Jean Miller, security officer-Kawameeh Middle School/districtwide, effective July 1, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MACK-RAMOS

Letter of resignation from Ebony Mack-Ramos, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, effective May 25, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – PATEL

Letter of resignation from Reema Patel, special education teacher-Union High School, effective June 30, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – REMELGADO

Letter of resignation from Rafaela Remelgado, preschool teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective July 1, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SCHECTER

Letter of resignation from Nicole Schecter, school psychologist-districtwide, effective June 30, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – TALLEY

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Sheila A. Talley, bus driver-Transportation Department, effective June 24, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – WEST

Letter of resignation from Heather West, science teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective June 22, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – IONTA

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Linda Ionta, Athletic Director-districtwide, effective July 31, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – VERAS

Letter of resignation from Dilcia Veras, cafeteria/playground aide-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective June 24, 2022.

LETTER OF RETIREMENT – REO

Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Josephine Reo, cafeteria aide-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective September 1, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – THOMAS

Request for extension of unpaid FMLA from Jenelle Thomas, teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, new return date September 1, 2022.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – YOUNGSANG-PAUL

Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA from Sandra Youngsang-Paul, Director of Information Technology-districtwide, July 1, 2022-July 1, 2023.

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Request from the Township of Union Education Foundation to use the gym and cafeteria at Jefferson School on Friday, September 23, 2022 (3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) for the annual Pizza Tasting Contest.

REQUEST FROM UHS CLASS OF 1971

Request from Union High School Class of 1971 to tour Union High School on Friday, September 9, 2022 (after school hours) and to borrow a UHS banner, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – ESQUIVEL

Request for intermittent FJMLA/NJFLA from Carlos Esquivel, security officer-Union High School, May 23, 2022-June 30, 2022.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – KRUPA

Request for paid medical leave from Victoria Krupa, teacher-Jefferson School, April 28, 2022-June 22, 2022.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – NAVITSKI

Letter of resignation from Patricia Navitski, cafeteria aide-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective May 25, 2022.

H Superintendent’s Report:

1. State of the Schools

2. Student Spotlight – Battle Hill Elementary School

3. Education Support Personnel of the Year Recognition

4. NJDOE – School Self-Assessment District and School Grade Report – HIB

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 at June 14, 2022 worksession (Superintendent’s Report of HIB -May 18 to June 14, 2022).

E-1A. Agenda item affirmed at June 14, 2022 worksession (Superintendent’s Determination of HIB – May 11-May 17, 2022)

E-1-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB

Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period June 14, 2022 to June 21, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).

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

Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods May 18, 2022 to June 14, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-2. APPROVE NJDOE SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT

Approve the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act for the period of July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-3. APPROVE CBI SITE AND SLE

Approve Community Based Instruction Site (CBI) and Structured Learning Experiences (SLE)/Work Based Learning for the 2022-2023 school year as follows: (a) Reggio Pizzeria, (b) Stop & Shop Supermarket, (c) Kean University Food Services, (d) Embassy Suites Hilton, (e) Union High School Cafeteria (administered by Pomptonian Food Services).

E-4. APPROVE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT – KEAN UNIVERSITY

Approve Articulation Agreement between Kean University and Union High School (Kean Scholar Academy), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-5. APPROVE DESCRIPTIONS TO SUMMER PROGRAMS

Approve the Summer Title I and Bridge to Accelerated Learning Program descriptions, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-6. APPROVE 2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDARS

Approve the updated 2022-2023 school calendars, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

E-7. APPROVE DAVIS PROJECTS FOR PEACH GRANT – SUMMER PROGRAM

Approve Davis Projects for Peace Grant - Summer Art Program: Painting of murals at key locations in the hallways of Burnet and Kawameeh Middle Schools and Union High School – dates and time: (a) Union High School - 8:00AM - 12:30PM, July 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 29, (b) Burnet Middle School - 8:00AM - 12:30PM, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, and (c) Kawameeh Middle School - 8:00AM - 12:30PM, July 7, 14, 21, 28

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 May 31, 2022 be accepted.

F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT

That the Secretary’s Report dated May 31, 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 May 31, 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 May 31, 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
Burnet Middle School	Chrome Book Damage/Fines	Twp of Union Board of Ed – return funds/fines collected for Chrome Books and charges	$2,000.00
Kawameeh Middle School	17/Music	VIP Trans – transportation to Dorney Park for Music in the Parks Chorus competition	$1,800.00
Kawameeh Middle School	41/Musical Production	And Sew It Goes Designs – costume materials, props and construction of costumes for Newsies, Jr.	$1,353.27
Union High School/Athletics	2140/spring track	NJSIAA – Sectional North 2 Groups 1 and 4	$1,200.00
Union High School/Athletics	3340/girls softball club	Cioffi’s – end of year banquet	$2,800.00
Union High School	2053/Student Council	A&B Promotions – powder puff shirts	$1,098.00
Union High School/Athletics	Various/Athletics	UCIAC – dues and entry fees for Boys Sports, 2022-2023	$3,700.00
Union High School/Athletics	Various/Athletics	UCIAC – dues and entry fees for Girls Sports, 2022-2023	$3,075.00

F-10A. 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-10B. APPROVE 2022-2023 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST

Approve the 2022-2023 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
Concert - UHSPAC Winter Concert	December 15, 2022	UHSPAC – to raise funds for UHSPAC scholarship fund
Concert – UHSPAC Spring Concert	May 25, 2023	UHSPAC – to raise funds for UHSPAC scholarship fund
Sponsor-A-Day Calendar	August 15-September 17, 2022	UHS/Marching Band – to raise funds to offset expenses
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates	October 3-28, 2022	UHS/Marching Band – to raise money to offset expenses
Goodies Factory Online Sales	February 1-22, 2023	UHS/Marching Band – to raise funds to offset expenses
Car Wash	April 23, 2023 May 21, 2023 July 16, 2023 August 13, 2023	UHS/Marching Band – to raise funds to offset expenses
T-Shirt Sale	June 21-September 30, 2022	UHS/Boys Soccer – to raise funds for the Jason Lopes Scholarship
Lollipop/Chocolate Pretzel/Chocolate Bar Sale	September 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023	UHS/Baton Twirling – to raise money for uniforms, equipment, senior scholarship and competition costs

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	Washington Elementary School	$1,252.19
Lifetouch	Kawameeh Middle School	$1,986.22
Shutterfly, LLc	Jefferson School	$853.77
Reding for Education	Washington Elementary School	$323.88
Shutterfly, LLC	Livingston Elementary School	$1,381.85
Shutterfly, LLC	Franklin Elementary School	$1,214.26
Sandra Mangarella, UHS English Teacher	Union High School Library	30 copies of book entitled “When Stars are Scattered”, by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed.
Shutterfly, LLC	Connecticut Farms Elementary School	$401.59

F-13. APPROVE NJDOE UNIFORM MINIMUM CHART OF ACCOUNTS

Approve the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Uniform Minimum Chart Accounts for New Jersey public schools as per N.J.A.C. 6A:23A for the 2022-2023 school year.

F-14. APPROVE ADDITIONAL GRANT AWARD – PLAY UNIFIED

Approve the additional grant award for Play Unified for 2021-2022 in the amount of $1,350.00 for Union High School.

F-15. APPROVE PURCHASING MANUAL

Approve the 2022-2023 Purchasing Manual, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-16. APPROVE PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR 2022-2023 TAX LEVY

Approve payment schedule for the 2022-2023 Tax Levy, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-17. APPROVE TEAM PHYSICIAN – KENNETH GIRVAN SWAN JR., M.D.

Approve Kenneth Girvan Swan Jr., M.D., as the Team School Physician for athletics for the 2022-2023 school year at an annual rate of $8,500.00.

F-18. APPROVE SUBMISSION DATE FOR FY23 ESEA GRANT TO NJDOE

Approve June 30, 2022 as the submission date for the FY23 ESEA grant to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE).

F-19. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY23 ESEA ALLOCATIONS FROM NJDOE

Approve acceptance of the FY23 ESEA allocations from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) as follows: (a) Title I-A - $1,024,927; (b) Title IIA - $198,349; (c) Title III - $85,926; (d) Title IV - $72,706 for a total of $1,381,908.

F-20. APPROVE FIRST HOPE BANK – LEASE PURCHASE LOAN

Approve the lease purchase loan from First Hope Bank, in the amount of $1,050,000 (estimate) for equipment lease of seven (7) buses (over a 5-year period) to replace retired buses that are now out of compliance, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-21-A. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO CAPITAL RESERVE

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution to transfer of funds to capital reserve:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to

establish certain reserve accounts; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education which permit a board of education to transfer excess revenue

or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June; and

WHEREAS, the Union Board of Education has determined that an amount up to $2,000,000.00 may be available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Union Board of Education that it does authorize the

transfer in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 to the Capital Reserve Account

established by this Board as per statute and administrative code for the purposes thereof.

F-21-B. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO MAINTENANCE RESERVE

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution to transfer of funds to maintenance reserve:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish certain reserve accounts; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education which permit a board of education to transfer excess revenue

or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June; and

WHEREAS, the Union Board of Education has determined that an amount up to $500,000.00 may be available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Union Board of Education that it does authorize the transfer in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to the Maintenance Reserve Account established by this Board as per statute and administrative code for the purposes thereof.

F-21-C. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO EMERGENCY RESERVE

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution to transfer of funds to emergency reserve:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to

establish certain reserve accounts; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education which permit a board of education to transfer excess revenue

or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June; and

WHEREAS, the Union Board of Education has determined that an amount up to $100,000.00 may be available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW BE IT RESOLVED by the Union Board of Education that it does authorize the

transfer in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to the Emergency Reserve Account

established by this Board as per statute and administrative code for the purposes thereof.

F-22. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO FOOD SERVICE FUND

Approve the transfer of not to exceed $81,065.30 from the general fund to the food service fund to pay for prior years’ balances accrued from free, reduced students and graduated students as of June 30, 2021.

F-23. APPROVE THE ARC OF NEW JERSEY – PLANS FOR ADULT LIFE CLUB (MAPS)

Approve The Arc of New Jersey to provide Plans for Adult Life Club (MAPS) which includes engaging students in learning about the world of employment, including career exploration, job search strategies, the application and interview process, pre-employment and orientation at no cost to the district for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-24. APPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION TUITION CONTRACT – UCESC

Approve the Special Education Tuition Contract between the district and the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-25. APPROVE TUITION AGREEMENT – UCVTS

Approve Tuition Agreement with the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (UCVTS) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-26. APPROVE SILVERGATE – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION

Approve teachers employed through Silvergate to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2022-2023 school year in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 [Account #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-27. APPROVE FIRST CHILDREN – BCBA CONSULTATION

Approve First Children for BCBA consultation to including functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention plans, BCBA consultation at the rate of $120.00/hr., registered behavior technician at the rate of $63.50/hr. and behavior technician at the rate of $52.50/hr. (not to exceed $415,000.00) 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-28. APPROVE ATC HEALTHCARE SERVICES – NURSING SERVICES

Approve ATC (Around the Clock) Healthcare Services Inc. to provide nursing services at the rate of $90.00/hr. for RN-CSN, $64.50/hr. for RN non-CSN, $49.75/hr. for LPN and $32.00/hr. for bus aide (not to exceed $479,250.00 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-29. APPROVE KID CLAN – EVALUATIONS

Approve Kid Clan for the following services evaluations: (a) occupational therapy evaluation - $370.00, (b) physical therapy evaluation - $370.00, (c) monolingual speech - $335.00, (d) monolingual social - $360.00, (e) monolingual educational - $400.00, (f) monolingual psychological - $400.00, (g) bilingual speech - $425.00, (h) bilingual social - $400.00, (i) bilingual educational - $475.00, (j) bilingual psychological - $475.00, for the 2022-2023 school year (not to exceed $25,000.00) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-30. APPROVE 123 ABA

Approve 123 ABA for behavior technician at the rate of $70.00/hr., supervision and program development at the rate of $125.00/hr., functional behavior assessment at the rate of $125.00/hr., behavior intervention plan at the rate of $125.00/hr. and behavioral consultation, observations, meetings, training and written recommendations at the rate of $125.00/hr. (not to exceed $900,000.00) 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-31. APPROVE OUR HOUSE – EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO STUDENTS

Approve Our House Inc. to provide community based supported employment services to students in our district public schools for the 2022-2023 school year (not to exceed $150,000) [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-32. APPROVE JFK JOHNSON REHABILITATION INSTITUTE – CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO STUDENTS

Approve JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute to provide part-time career development services to students in district for the 2022 ESY program (not to exceed $7,310.00 [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-33. APPROVE MOM AND DAD CARE HOME HEALTH PC – NURSING SERVICES

Approve Mom and Dad Care Home Health PC to provide nursing services at the rate of $99.00/hr. for RN/LPN weekdays and $109.00/hr. for RN/LPN for weekends and holidays (not to exceed $100,000.00) 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-34. 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-35. APPROVE USE OF YMCA – CBI

Approve use of the YMCA for Community Based Instruction (CBI) for the 2022-2023 school year; student costs are not expected to exceed $2,024.00 [Account #7043/11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

K. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:

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

G-1.     APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – UTEA
            Approve resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Union Township Education Association and the Township of Union Board of Education for the contract term of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2025, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

G-2.     APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – UTASA
            Approve resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Union Township Association of School Administrators and the Township of Union Board of Education for the contract term of September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

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 PARTICIPATION IN NON-BINDING COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

Approve the district’s participation in non-binding cooperative purchasing agreements for the 2022-2023 school year with the following:

Educational Data Services, Inc., 236 Midland Avenue, Saddlebrook, NJ
Hunterdon County ESC Cooperative Purchasing, 51 Sawmill Road, Lebanon, NJ
Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, 1660 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ
Somerset County Educational Services Commission, 568 Central Ave, Bridgewater, NJ
Sussex County Educational Services, 10 Gail Court, Sparta, NJ
Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ
Region 4 ES Interlocal, 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX
Sourcewell, 202 12^th Street NE, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479
Omnia Partner Member ID: 947046 utilizing Omnia Partner, Region 4 ESC Contract #R200401, Minneapolis, Minnesota for ESIP project.
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), 4845 Highway 271 North, Pittsburg, TX 75686
New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative (NJECC)
PEPPM Consortium membership, a national contract program for district purchasing agent
NJ Edge Consortium membership, a non-profit technology services provider.

O-3. APPROVE REQUEST FROM NEW JERSEY WRESTLING OFFICIALS’ ASSOCIATION TO USE UNION HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

Approve request from the New Jersey Wrestling Officials Association to use Union High School as the host site for first annual wrestling tournament on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

O-4. APPROVE TO RENEW, AWARD OR PERMIT TO EXPIRE

Pursuant to P.L. 2015, Chapter 47, the Board intends to renew, award or permit to expire, the contracts previously awarded by the Board of Education. These contracts are, have been, and will continue to be in full compliance with all State and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18 et seq., NJA Chapter 23 and Federal Procurement Regulations 2CFR Part 200.317 et seq., in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-5. APPROVE RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE – 2022-2023

Approve rental fee schedule for charges for the use of school facilities for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-6. APPROVE LUNCH PRICES WITH POMPTONIAN

Approve Pomptonian’s lunch prices for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-7. APPROVE USE OF VEHICLES – JDM CONSULTANT

Approve JDM Consultant, John Maso, to use district vehicles during his interim assignment with the district, effective immediately.

O-8. APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF UHS FACILITY SITE – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Approve letter requesting the use of the Union High School Facility Site for the Union Township Chamber of Commerce’s 11^th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-9. APPROVE AWARD OF BID – BURNET MIDDLE SCHOOL KITCHEN RENOVATIONS

Approve award of bid to MAP International Import and Export Corp. for the Burnet Middle School Kitchen Serving Line Renovations in the amount of $348,448.20, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-10. APPROVE AWARD OF BID – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIRS

Approve award of bid to Able Mechanical Inc. for kitchen equipment service and repairs for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as follows:

Scope of Work
Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.	$140.00 per hour
Monday through Friday – after hours repairs -	$210.00 per hour
Percent (%) discount off of manufacturer’s list on parts	-15% (mark up 15%)

O-11. RESCIND APPROVAL OF HEALTHCARE BROKER

Rescind approval of Willis Towers Watson, as healthcare broker, for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

O-12. APPROVE HEALTHCARE BROKER

Approve Fairview Insurance Agency, and DelVecchia Agency as healthcare broker, for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

DISCUSSION ITEM:

1. REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION - Request from the Township of Union Education Foundation to use the gym and cafeteria at Jefferson School on Friday, September 23, 2022 (3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) for the annual Pizza Tasting Contest.

2. REQUEST FROM UHS CLASS OF 1971 - Request from Union High School Class of 1971 to tour Union High School on Friday, September 9, 2022 (after school hours) and to borrow a UHS banner, in accordance with the inforamtion 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. Agenda item approved at June 14, 2022 worksession (Personnel Actions – New Hires and Grant Funded).

P-1B Agenda item approved at June 14, 2022 worksession (Personnel Actions – Extra Pay).

P-1A-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NEW HIRES

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

P-1B-1. 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-1D PERSONNEL ACTIONS - SALARIES FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS

Personnel Actions - Salaries Funded Through Grants, as reflected below and approved as part of P-1A (Grant Funded) :

Name	Position	Location	Salary	Effective Date	Grant
Jessica Pendomo- O'Hara	Preschool Master Teacher	Districtwide-elementary	$78,566.00	9/1/2022	Preschool Expansion Aid

P-2. Agenda item approved at June 14, 2022 worksession (Substitute Lists)

P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Eff. Date	Reason	Notes
Casey Hollenbeck	Teacher	Battle Hill	6/30/2022	Resignation	Adequate notice given
Michael Katz	Business teacher	UHS	6/22/2022	Resignation	Adequate notice given
Barry Loessel	Manager, Maintenance and Grounds	Central Office	7/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate notice given
Jean Miller	Security officer	KMS/DW	7/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate notice given
Ebony Mack-Ramos	Teacher	Livingston	5/25/2022	Resignation	Resignation notice accepted
Reema Patel	Special education teacher	UHS	6/30/2022	Resignation	Adequate notice given
Rafaela Remelgado	Preschool teacher	Hannah Caldwell	7/1/2022	Resignation	Adequate notice given
Nicole Schecter	School Psychologist	Districtwide	6/30/2022	Resignation	Adequate notice given
Sheila A. Talley	Bus driver	Transportation Dept.	6/24/2022	Retirement	Adequate notice given
Heather West	Science teacher	KMS	6/22/2022	Resignation	Adequate notice given
Linda Ionta	Athletic Director	Districtwide	7/31/2022	Retirement	Adequate notice given
Dilcia Veras	Cafeteria/play-ground aide	Connecticut Farms	6/24/2022	Resignation	Adequate notice given
Josephine Reo	Cafeteria aide	Hannah Caldwell	9/1/2022	Retirement	Adequate notice given
Patricia Navitski	Cafeteria aide	Hannah Caldwell	5/25/2022	Resignation

P-4. APPROVE LEAVES

Approve leaves for the following staff:

Name	Position	Location	Leave Dates	Leave Type	Notes
Kristen Carrero	Teacher	Jefferson	Extension; new return date: 9/1/2022	Extension of unpaid FMLA and non-FMLA unpaid medical leave	FMLA entitlement has been exhausted
Ashley Garcia	Teacher	Jefferson	9/1/2022-5/31/2023 Return date: 6/1/2023	Unpaid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) and non-FMLA and non-NJFLA	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Anisah Haqq-Muhammad	School librarian/media specialist	Burnet	Extension; new return date 6/1/2022	Extension of paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Patrice Hoffmann	School counselor	Burnet	Update; new return date 6/1/2022	Update to return of paid medical leave
Lourdena Mathurin	Bus driver	Transportation	5/2/2022-5/30/2022; return date 5/31/2022	Paid medical leave
Elizabeth Mulvaney	Special education teacher	UHS	Update; new return date 6/1/2022	Update to return of unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Christina Shpunder	Learning disabilities teacher consultant	Districtwide	Extension; new return date 9/1/2022	Extension of unpaid child rearing leave under FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Cindy Valia	Teacher	Livingston	Extension; through 6/30/2023; new return date 9/1/2023	Extension of unpaid non-FMLA, non-NJFLA child rearing leave	FMLA/NJFLA entitlement has been exhausted
Julia Vicidomini	12-month secretary	UHS/Attendance Office	Extension; new return date 7/1/2022	Extension of unpaid non-FMLA medical leave	FMLA entitlement has been exhausted
Kimberly Villane	English language arts teacher	Burnet	9/27/2022-2/3/2023; return date 2/6/2023	Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Suzanne Whitley	Social studies teacher	UHS	Extension; through 6/30/2022; new return date 9/1/2022	Extension of paid medical leave
Karen Wojcik	12-month secretary	Special services/Hamilton	Extension; new return date 8/15/2022	Extension of paid medical leave	Org. leave began 6/15/2021
Suzanne Zawacki	Special education teacher	Kawameeh	Intermittent; 5/20/2022-6/30/2022	Intermittent FMLA	FMLA entitlement has been exhausted
Jenelle Thomas	Teacher	Hannah Caldwell	Extension through 6/30/2022; new return date 9/1/2022	Extension of unpaid FMLA	FMLA not to exceed 12 weeks
Sandra Youngsang-Paul	Director of Information Technology	Districtwide	Intermittent 7/1/2022-7/1/2023	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Carlos Esquivel	Security officer	UHS	Intermittent 5/23/2022-6/30/2022	Intermittent FMLA/NJFLA	FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Victoria Krupa	Teacher	Jefferson	4/28/2022-6/22/2022	Paid medical leave

P-5. APPROVE EMPLOYEES FOR REAPPOINTMENT – 2022-2023

Approve employees on the attached list to be reappointed for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-6. APPROVE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Approve Affiliation Agreement between Lincoln Technical Institute and the Township of Union Board of Education for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-7. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT ASBO INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE – KOON

Approve Yolanda Koon to attend the ASBO International Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon (September 13-18, 2022) for a total cost not to exceed $3,200.00.

P-8. APPROVE DESIGNATION OF BOARD’S AGENTS TO REQUEST STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS

Approve the following resolution to designate the Board’s agent to request State and federal funds:

RESOLVED, the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the Township of Union Board of Education or their designees, be designated as the Board’s agents to request state and federal funds under the existing State and Federal Laws for the 2022-2023 school year.

P-9. APPROVE CENTRAL OFFICE RESOLUTION

Approve resolution providing salary and benefits for all staff in Central Office for the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-10. APPROVE WITHHOLDING OF INCREMENT – EMPLOYEE #10898

Approve withholding the employment increment and adjustment increment for Employee #10898 for the 2022-2023 school year.

P-11. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT MUJC MEETINGS

Approve Kim Conti, Director of Special Services, Joseph Seugling, Supervisor of Special Services and Christopher Carew, Supervisor of Special Services to attend meetings at the Morris Union Jointure Commission, at no cost to the district, for the 2022-2023 school year.

P-12. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT UCASE MEETINGS

Approve Kim Conti, Director of Special Services, to attend UCSE meetings, at a cost of $50.00 membership dues to the district, for the 2022-2023 school year [Account #11-000-219-890-01-19].

P-13. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT NJ CASE

Approve Kim Conti, Director of Special Services, to attend New Jersey Council of Administrators of Special Education (NJ CASE) meetings at no additional cost to the district other than Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)/Case membership dues previously paid by the district for the 2022-2023 school year.

P-14. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT TOWNSHIP OF UNION DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE

Approve Kim Conti, Director of Special Services, to attend the Township of Union Disabilities and Mental Health Committee meetings at no cost to the district for the 2022-2023 school year.

P-15 APPROVE DESIGNATED PERSON – ADA/FACILITY COORDINATOR, IPM COORDINATOR AND AHERA

Approve John Maso, Facility Consultant from JDM Consultant Service, LLC, as ADA/Facility Coordinator, IPM coordinator and AHERA designated person for the 2022-2023 school year at no cost to the district.

P-16. Agenda item approved at June 14, 2022 worksession (Job Description – Director of Instruction and Funded Program).

P-17. Agenda item approved at June 14, 2022 worksession (Job Description – Facility Manager of Buildings and Grounds).

P-18. Agenda item approved at June 14, 2022 worksession (Job Description – Assistant Facilities Manager of Buildings and Grounds).

P-19. Agenda item approved at June 14, 2022 worksession (Job Description – Transportation Dispatcher).

P-20. Agenda item approved at June 14, 2022 worksession (Job Description – Food Service Coordinator).

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. POLICY 2416.01 – POSTNATAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS (NEW)

Policy 2416.01 – Postnatal Accommodations, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-2. POLICY 2417 – STUDENT INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES

Policy 2416 – Student Intervention and Referral Services, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-3. POLICY 3161 – EXAMINATION FOR CAUSE

Policy 3161 – Examination for Cause, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-4. POLICY 4161 – EXAMINATION FOR CAUSE

Policy 4161 – Examination for Cause, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-5. POLICY 5512 – HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING

Policy 5512 – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

POL-6. POLICY 2530 – RESOURCE MATERIALS

Policy 2530 – Resource Materials, 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 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.

P. 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.