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Regular Meeting, July 19, 2022, 7 p.m. - Township of Union Board of Education, UHS/Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, NJ

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By diane_cappiello | Wed, 07/06/2022 - 10:30 am
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 07:00 pm

Regular meeting, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 of the Township of Union Board of Education at 7:00 p.m., Union High School Library, 2350 North Third Street, Union, New Jersey 07083. 

 

TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – July 19, 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.         May 10, 2022 – worksession
            2.         May 10, 2022 – executive session
            3.         May 17, 2022 – regular meeting
            4.         May 17, 2022 – executive session
            5.         May 23, 2022 – special meeting
            6.         May 23, 2022 – executive session
 

G. Communications:

REQUEST FROM UNITED CLERGY – JEFFERSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT
            Letter from United Clergy President requesting the use of Jefferson School parking lot on a Friday evening in late August or early September.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CERCIELLO
            Request for unpaid non-FMLA medical leave from Michele Cerciello, health/physical education teacher-districtwide, February 1, 2022-December 22, 2022.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HUTTER
            Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Lisa Hutter, teacher-Franklin Elementary School, September 1, 2022-January 18, 2023.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – McKEE
            Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave from April McKee, English teacher-Union High School, through June 30, 2023.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – PETROU
            Request for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Laura Petrou, ESL teacher-Jefferson School, September 1, 2022-December 8, 2022.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – PATRICCO
            Request for extension of unpaid FMLA/NJFLA from Elena Patricco, teacher-Livingston Elementary School, new return date November 1, 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 September 15, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – BERRY
            Letter of resignation from Margaret Berry, Vice Principal-Union High School, effective July 15, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – GUTIERREZ
            Letter of resignation from Emily Gutierrez, English teacher-Union High School, effective August 19, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – JACKSON
            Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Tim Jackson, electrician-Maintenance Department, effective January 1, 2023.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – METTA
            Letter of resignation from Gina Metta, math teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, effective June 24, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MULVANEY
            Letter of resignation from Elizabeth Mulvaney-special education teacher-Union High School, effective August 31, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION UPDATE – NAVITSKI
            Letter of resignation update from Patricia Navitski, cafeteria aide-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective June 22, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – OSTY
            Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Kimberly Osty, Vice Principal-Union High School, effective September 1, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SAJOUSTE
            Letter of resignation from Ronel Sajouste, bus driver-Transportation Department, effective June 20, 2022.
 
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – GIANCASPRO
            Request for intermittent FMLA leave from Denise Giancaspro, 10-month secretary-Special Services Department, September 1, 2022-June 30, 2023.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – OSTY
            Request for extension of paid medical leave from Kimberly Osty, Vice Principal-Union High School, through August 30, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – CESPEDES
            Letter of resignation from Yosvani Cespedes, Spanish Teacher-Union High School, effective July 1, 2022.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – BURKE
            Letter of resignation from Bernadette Burke, vocal/general music teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective July 1, 2022.
 
REQUEST FOR LEAVE EXTENSION – DAMATO
            Request for extension of unpaid non-FMLA medical leave from Laura Damato, Principal-Jefferson School, through June 30, 2023.
 
LETTER OF RESIGNATION - VICIDOMINI
            Letter of resignation from Julia Vicidomini, 12-month secretary-UHS Attendance, effective July 1, 2022.
 

H Superintendent’s Report:

            1.         State of the Schools
            2.         Education Support Personnel of the Year Recognition
            3,         Student Safety Data System Report (SSDS) – Period 2 – 2021-2022
                        (formerly Violence and Vandalism Report)
            4.         Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report (HIB) – Period 2 – 2021-2022
 
 

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.     SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
            Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period June 22, 2022 to July 19, 2022 (no incidences to report) (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
 
E-1A.  AFFIRM SUPERINTENDENT’S DETERMINATION OF HIB
            Affirm the Superintendent’s determination of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the periods June 14, 2022 to June 21, 2022, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
E-2.     APPROVE STUDENT SAFETY DATA SYSTEM REPORT (SSDS)
            Accept the Student Safety Data System Report (formerly Vandalism and Violence Report) for period two of the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
E-3.     APPROVE JUNE REPORT – NJDOE – HIB)
            Approve the Township of Union Public Schools June report presented by Superintendent as required by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB).  The report provides the public with the information collection from January 2022 through June 2022, as well as the number of incidents per school building, status of investigations, HIB investigators, nature of the HIB reports and the discipline resulting from the report findings.  The HIB report also includes all training of school district personnel, building programs and assemblies during the time period, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
E-4.     APPROVE INCREASE IN CURRICULUM WRITER STIPEND RATE
            Approve increase in curriculum writer stipend rate as follows: (a) full-year curriculum course stipend increase from $300.00 to $450.00; (b) semester course curriculum stipend increase from $150.00 to $225.00.
 
E-5.     APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
            Approve Settlement Agreement for V.H. and H.H. o/b/o H.H. v Township of Union Board of Education, Docket No. EDS 7232-21, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
 
E-6.     APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
            Approve Settlement Agreement for M.R. o/b/o M.M. v Township of Union Board of Education, Docket No. 02682-22, in accordance with the non-public 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 June 30, 2022 be accepted.
 
F-2.      SECRETARY’S REPORT
            That the Secretary’s Report dated June 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 June 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 June 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.      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
2033/Music
BSN Sports – purchase hats for UHS marching band and instrumental music classes
$2,000.00 (not to exceed)
 
F-8.      APPROVE LIST OF 2022-2023 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS
            Approve the amended list of the 2022-2023 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.      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
Livingston Elementary School
$807.59
Shutterfly LLC
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
$894.06
 
F-10.    APPROVE 2022-2023 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST
            Approval be given to amend 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
Online Apparel
September 1, 2022-August 31, 2023
UHS/Esports – raise funds for equipment, games, uniforms
Streaming
September 1, 2022-August 31, 2023
UHS/Esports – raise funds for equipment, games, uniforms, etc.
Rita’s Italian Ice
August 8-September 2, 2022
UHS/cheerleading – raise funds to purchase uniforms, future competitions, future cheer camps and stunt clinics
Krispy Kreme
September 12-October 7, 2022
UHS/cheerleading – raise funds to purchase uniforms, future competitions, future cheer camps and stunt clinics
Bake Sale
October 10-November 4, 2022
UHS/Cheerleading – raise funds to purchase uniforms, future competitions, future cheer camps and stunt clinics
 
F-12.    APPROVE PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – 2022-2023
            Approve parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending NJEDDA High School at the rate of $47.62 per day (not to exceed $10,000.00) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-13.    APPROVE PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – 2022-2023
            Approve parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending Shepard School at the rate of $40.01 per day (not to exceed $8,402.00) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-14.    APPOVE SUBMISSION OF SFY 2023 IDEA-B GRANT APPLICATION
            Approve the submission of the SFY 2023 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-B (IDEA-B) grant application to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) by July 29, 2022.
 
F-15.    APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF SFY 2023 IDEA-B GRANT
            Approve acceptance of the SFY 2023 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-B (IDEA-B) grant for the FY 22-23 school year as follows: (a) Basic - $1,988,993 and (b) preschool - $66,705.
 
F-16.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC CHAPTERS 192-193 SERVICES – UCESC
            Approve Resolution and Agreement for Nonpublic – Public Law 1977 Chapters 192-193 Services with the Union County Education Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-17.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC EQUITABLE IDEA SERVICES – UCESC
            Approve Resolution and Agreement for Nonpublic School Equitable IDEA Services with the Union County Education Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-18.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC CHAPTER 226 NURSING SERVICES – UCESC
            Approve Resolution and Agreement for Chapter 226 Nonpublic School Nursing Services with 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-19.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC SECURITY AID PROGRAM – UCESC
            Approve Resolution and Agreement for the New Jersey Nonpublic Security Aid Program with 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-20.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS – UCESC
            Approve Resolution and Agreement for the New Jersey Nonpublic School Textbooks with the Union County Educational Services commission for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-21.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE PROGRAM – UCESC
            Approve Resolution and Agreement for New Jersey Nonpublic Technology Initiative Program with the Union County Educational Services for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-22.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – UCESC
            Approve Agreement for Professional Services with the Union County Educational Services Commission for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-23.    APPROVE UHS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – MARGARET FEKETE FUND
            Approve the Senior Scholarship Award amounts for the Union High School graduates from the Margaret Fekete Fund, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-24.    APPROVE VOIDED CHECKS
            Approve voided checks (old outstanding checks) for all accounts for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-25.    APPROVE GREAT BEGINNINGS – EVALUATIONS
            Approve Great Beginnings for the following evaluations: (a) dyslexia - $1,300.00; (b) dysgraphia - $1,300.00; (c) dyscalculia - $1,300.00; (d) psychological (social emotional only) - $800.00; (e) cognitive assessment (IQ only) - $500.00; and (f) complete neuropsychological - $3,000.00, in accordance with the information appended to the minutes.
 
F-26.    APPROVE CHRISTOPHER TRIGANI – LARGE PRINT PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
            Approve Christopher Trigani for large print psychological evaluations at the rate of $400.00/hr. (not to exceed $4,800.00) 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-27.    APPROVE DR. LLYSE O’DESKY – NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
            Approve Dr. Llyse O’Desky (Neuropsychological Testing Center) for neuropsychological evaluation at the rate of $600.00 for the initial consultation with the parent and $3,400.00 per evaluation for the 2022-2023 school year (not to exceed $4,000.00) [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19].
 
F-28.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT TRANSITION MEETINGS
            Approve attendance at transition meetings for Sarah McCulloh and Vanessa Tuohy at various locations for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-29.    APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF NJIETA PROJECT AND PARTICIPATION
            Approve acceptance of the NJ Inclusive Education Technical Assistance (NJIETA) project and participation into the program for the pre-k technical assistance package at all pre-k elementary schools, for the 2022-2023 school year, at no cost to the district, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-30.    APPROVE ADDENDUM TO EXTEND AGREEMENT – ESS NORTHEAST, LLC
            Approve Addendum to Extend Agreement with ESS Northeast, LLC to provide substitute staffing at the request of the district for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
F-31.    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:
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 – ACMTE
            Approve resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Association of Custodial Maintenance and Transportation Employees and the Township of Union Board of Education for the contract term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
G-2.     APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT – UTASA
            Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Township of Union Board of Education and the Township of Union Association of School Administrators (UTASA) 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 SCHOOL SECURITY DRILL STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE
            Approve School Security Drill Statement of Assurance for the 2021-2022 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
O-3.     APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF UNION COUNTY
            Approve agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Union County for the 2022-2023 winter swim season, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
DISCUSSION ITEM:
            REQUEST FROM UNITED CLERGY – JEFFERSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT - Letter from United Clergy President requesting the use of Jefferson School parking lot on a Friday evening in late August or early September, 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-1A-32 removed at Board meeting]
 
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-1D    PERSONNEL ACTIONS – ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFERS
            Personnel Actions – Administrative Transfers be approved in accordance with the following information:
 
Name
Position
Transfer From
Transfere To
Effective Date
Hoyt, Mark
Principal
UHS
HCES
7/1/2022
McLean, Delia
 
Vice Principal
 
FES
 
FES/HCES
(50% each)
7/20/2022
Roof, Laurie
Vice Principal
UHS
JES
7/20/2022
 
P-1E    PERSONNEL ACTIONS - SALARIES FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS
            Personnel Actions - Salaries Funded Through Grants, as reflected below but approved as part of P-1A Grant Funded:
 
Names
Positions
Locations
Salary
Grants
Notes
Bush, Tarinesha
Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist
Districtwide
$78,141
Preschool Expansion Aid
 
Smith, Kya
Preschool Teacher
HCES
$66,038 base salary
Preschool Expansion Aid
$425 elementary conference stipend
Doherty, Kristina
Leave replacement Preschool Teachere
HCES
$66,038
Preschool Expansion Aid
 
Silva, Cristina
Preschool Teachere
FES
$73,922 base salary
Preschool Expansion Aid
$425 elementary conference stipend
 
 
P-2.      APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS
            Approve Substitute Lists for the 2022-2023 school year in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board.
 
P-3.      ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
            Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
 
Name
Position
Location
Eff. Date
Reason
Resignations/Retirements approvals are subject to contractual notice to be given accordingly.
Margaret Berry
Vice Principal
UHS
7/15/22
Resignation
Adequate notice given
Emily Gutierrez
English teacher
UHS
8/19/2022
Resignation
Adequate notice given
Tim Jackson
Electrician
Maintenance dept.
1/1/2023
Retirement
Adequate notice given
Gina Metta
Math teacher
KMS
6/24/2022
Resignation
Adequate notice given
Elizabeth Mulvaney
Special education teacher
UHS
8/31/2022
Resignation
Adequate notice given
Patricia Navitsi
Cafeteria aide
Hannah Caldwell
6/22/2022
Resignation
Updated resignation date
Kimberly Osty
Vice Principal
UHS
9/1/2022
Retirement
Adequate notice given
Ronel Sajouste
Bus driver
Transportation Dept
6/20/2022
Resignation
Adequate notice given
Yosvani Cespedes
Spanish teacher
UHS
7/1/2022
Resignation
 
Bernadette Burke
Vocal/General Music teacher
Hannah Caldwell
7/1/2022
Resignation
 

Julia Vicidomini

12-month secretaryUHS Attendance7/1/2022Resignation 
 
P-4.      APPROVE LEAVES
            Approve leaves for the following staff:
 
Name
Position
Location
Leave Dates
Leave Type
Notes
Michele Cerciello
Health, physical ed teacher
districtwide
2/1/2022-12/22/2022
Unpaid non-FMLA medical leave
FMLA entitlement has been exhausted
Lisa Hutter
Teacher
Franklin
9/1/2022-1/18/2023
Return date:
1/19/2023
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently)
FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
April McKee
English teacher
UHS
Extension through 6/30/2023
Extension of unpaid non-FMLA/non-NJFLA child rearing leave
FMLA/NJFLA entitlement has been exhausted
Laura Petrou
ESL teacher
Jefferson
9/1/2022-12/8/2022
Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA
FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Elena Patricco
Teacher
Livingston
New return date 11/1/2022
Extension of unpaid FMLA/NJFLA
FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) not to exceed 12 weeks
Karen Wojcik
12-month secretary
Special services/Hamilton
New return date 9/15/2022
Extension of paid medical leave
Org. leave began 6/15/2021
Denise Giancaspro
10-month secretary
Special Services Dept.
Intermittent
9/1/2022-6/30/2023
Intermittent FMLA leave
 
Kimberly Osty
Vice Principal
UHS
Extension through 8/30/2022
Extension of paid medical leave 
 
Laura Damato
Principal
Jefferson School
Extension through 6/30/2023
Extension of unpaid non-FMLA medical leave
 
 
P-5.      APPROVE UHS ATHLETIC EVENT STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
            Approve Union High School Athletic Event Staff Assignments for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
P-6.      APPROVE ATHLETIC EVENT STAFF FEES
            Approve Athletic Event Staff Fees for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
P-7.      APPROVE CARE STATION – EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS
            Approve Care Station to perform employee physicals for the 2022-2023 school year [Acct. #11-000-213-330-01-54-0060].
 
P-8.      APPROVE CITYMD URGENT CARE – EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS
            Approve CityMD Urgent Care to perform employee physicals for the 2022-2023 school year [Account 11-000-213-330-01-54-0060.
 
P-9.      APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – MANAGER OF TRANSPORTATION
            Approve Job Description – Manager of Transportation, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
P-10.    APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION – INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
            Approve Job Description – Instructional Coach, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
P-11.    APPROVE UPDATED CENTRAL OFFICE RESOLUTION
            Approve updated Central Office 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-12.    APPROVE INTERIM PRINCIPAL – UHS
            Approve Althea Bossard, as Interim Principal at Union High School at a contractual salary of $145,482 and promotion of $9,000 (both pending ratification of UTASA Agreement), start date is July 20, 2022.
 
P-13.    APPROVE VICE PRINCIPAL – UHS
            Approve Donovan Smalls, as Vice Principal at Union High School at a contractual salary of $108,000, latest start date is September 19, 2022.
 
P-14.    APPROVE VICE PRINCIPAL – UHS
            Approve Delfin Santiago, as Vice Principal at Union High School at a contractual salary of $108,000, latest start date is September 19, 2022.
 
P-15.    APPROVE VICE PRINCIPAL – UHS
            Approve Cheryl Fiske, as Vice Principal at Union High School at a contractual salary of $108,000, latest start date is September 1, 2022.
 
P-16.    APPROVE INTERIM PRINCIPAL – JEFFERSON SCHOOL
            Approve Kelly Piano, as Interim Principal at Jefferson School at a contractual salary of $116,000, start date is July 20, 2022.
 
P-17.    APPROVE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
            Approve Ron Zieser, as Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Nurses, Allied Health and JROTC, at a contractual salary of $135,000, latest start date is August 1, 2022.
 
P-18.    APPROVE DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION AND FUNDED PROGRAMS
            Approve Isabella Scocozza, as Director of Instruction and Funded Programs at a contractual salary of $160,925, latest start date is September 19, 2022.
 
P-19.    APPROVE FACILITY MANAGER
            Approve Kelvin White, as Facility Manager at a contractual salary of $130,000, latest start date is September 1, 2022.
 

N. Policy Committee:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration (First Reading):
 
POL-1. POLICY 5517 – SCHOOL DISTRICT ISSUED STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS
            Approve Policy 5517 – School District Issued Student Identification Cards, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
POL-2. POLICY 5560 – DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS
            Approve Policy 5560 – Disruptive Students, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
 
POL-3. POLICY 5600 – STUDENT DISCIPLINE/CODE OF CONDUCT
            Approve Policy 5600 – Student Discipline/Code of Conduct, 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 [twelve (12) students exited the month of June 2022 (7 from elementary, 1 from secondary and 4 from high school) or a total of forty-five (45) students for the 2021-2022 school year] who are not domiciled in this school district, in accordance with the non-public information in the hands of each Board member.
 
R-2.     APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #361007 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 #231020 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 #268034 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 #310338 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.
 
R-6.     APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #300343 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.
 
R-7.     APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #369014 from the attendance rolls as the student has been determined to be ineligible to attend the Township of Union Public Schools as a resident student.
 
R-8.     APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #301344 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-9.     APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #321321 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-10.   APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #301355 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-11.   APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #246545 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-12.   APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #236534 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-13.   APPROVE TO REMOVE STUDENT
            Approval to remove student #278281 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.
 

P. Technology Committee:

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Technology Committee presents the following resolution for the Board’s consideration:
 
T-1.     APPROVE LIST OF DEVICES FOR RECYLING
            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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