Tuesday, September 19, 2023 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.
The Board will open the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and, if necessary, go into executive (closed) session. The Board will return to public thereafter.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – September 19, 2023– 7:00 p.m.
1. Roll Call
2. Flag Salute
3. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
4. Mission Statement
5. Executive Session
6. Comments from Public on Resolutions
7. Approval of Minutes:
1. July 18, 2023 – regular meeting
2. July 18, 2023 – executive session
3. August 15, 2023 – regular meeting
4. August 15, 2023 – executive session
8. Communications:
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – HERNANDEZ
Letter of resignation from Zaida Hernandez, Spanish teacher-Battle Hill and Hannah Caldwell Elementary Schools, effective October 7, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ARMOUR
Letter of resignation from LaShanna Armour, pre-school teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective October 30, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ARNETTE
Letter of resignation from Aziza Arnette, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, effective November 1, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – AURICCHIO
Letter of resignation from Maria Auricchio, learning disabilities teacher consultant-Battle Hill and Connecticut Farms Elementary Schools, effective October 30, 2023
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MALLET
Letter of resignation from Delores Mallet, part-time bus aide-Transportation Department, effective September 1, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – MAYES
Letter of resignation from Michael Mayes, school counselor-Union High School, effective October 16, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – PIANO
Letter of resignation from Kelly Piano, Vice Principal- Franklin Elementary School, effective August 28, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SMALLS
Letter of resignation from Donovan Smalls II, Vice Principal – Union High School, effective August 31, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – VASSELL
Letter of resignation from Andre Vassell, custodian-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective September 5, 2023.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SIDERMAN
Letter of resignation from Jason Siderman, special education teacher-Union High School, effective August 28, 2023.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – LANG
Request for paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Ann Michele Lang, pre-k teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, September 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CARROLL
Request for paid sick leave from Joan Carroll, ICR Teacher-Special Education-Jefferson School, October 9, 2023-January 9, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – BERNARDES
Request for paid FMLA/NJFLA leave from Joao Bernardes, English teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 5, 2023-December 31, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SINGER
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Corinne Singer, science teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, October 23, 2023-March 1, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – KATZ
Request for paid sick leave from Julie Katz, special education teacher-Washington Elementary School, September 7, 2023-October 23, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DIX
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Samantha Dix-third grade teacher-Franklin Elementary School, October 30, 2023-April 17, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CLARKE
Request for paid sick leave from Teresa Clarke, ICR teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 7, 2023-September 28, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – WHITLEY
Request for unpaid leave from Suzanne Whitley, social studies teacher-Union High School, September 5, 2023-December 22, 2023.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – CANNON
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Colleen Cannon, art teacher- Connecticut Farms Elementary School, October 2, 2023-March 16, 2024.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – SAAVEDRA
Request for paid intermittent FMLA, followed by unpaid intermittent FMLA, from Angela Saavedra, third grade teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, September 5, 2023-June 22, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATED – GUNTHER
Updated request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Kayla Gunter, third grade teacher-Franklin Elementary School, September 11, 2023-February 14, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – KESSOCK
Request for paid FMLA/NJFLA leave from Tracy Kessock, Transportation Manager-Transportation Department, September 20, 2023-October 20, 2023.
REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Letter from Township of Union Recreation Department requesting the use of the Jefferson School parking lot on Saturday, October 21, 2023 (rain date October 22, 2023) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Township’s annual Trunk or Treat event.
9. Superintendent’s Report:
1. Statewide Assessment Data
2. Student Liaisons – Neissa Filias; Gia Patel
10. 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 September 12, 2023 worksession -Superintendent’s Report of HIB (August 16-September 12, 2023).
E-1-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period September 13, 2023 to September 19, 2023 (no incidents to report) (no vote required; for reporting purposes only).
Approve M.S., who is home schooled, to participate in the middle school field hockey program for the 2023-2024 school year.
E-2B. APPROVE HOME SCHOOLED STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Approve K.B. and J.B., who are home schooled, to participate in sports at Union High School during the 2023-2024 school year.
Approve the following curriculum, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member: Grades K-12 – Physical Education/Health Curriculum.
11. 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 August 31, 2023 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated August 31, 2023 be accepted.
F-3. CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT
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. Agenda item approved at September 12, 2023 worksession – Student Field Trips.
F-8. APPROVE LIST OF 2023-2024 STATE CONTRACT VENDORS
Approve the amended list of the 2023-2024 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 APPROVE FUNDRAISERS
Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member:
|
Event Name |
Date |
Purpose |
|
Online Blast Fundraiser |
September 20, 2023-September 20, 2024 |
Union Boys Soccer – to raise funds to purchase additional equipment, team meals and team activities |
|
BSN Online Clothing Store |
September 20-December 30, 2023 |
UHS Wrestling – to raise funds for programs; end of season party and trophies; summer wrestling camp, etc. |
F-10. APPROVE 2023-2024 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST
Approval be given to amend the 2023-2024 out-of-district student placement list, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-11. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Accept the following donations:
|
From |
For Use By |
$/Item |
|
Estate of Ellen Arlene Brautigan |
Franklin Elementary School |
$2,000.00 (school supplies) |
|
Estate of Ellen Arlene Brautigan |
Union High School |
$2,000.00 (school supplies) |
|
Pepsico Beverage Sales |
Union High School |
$171.07 |
|
Amber Crawford |
Burnet Middle School |
Yamaha Baby Grand Piano (GC1 model) – market value $18-25,000 |
F-12. ACCEPT STATE AID UNDER CHAPTERS 192 AND 193 FROM NJDOE
Accept State Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for services under (a) Chapter 192, in the amount of $103,003.00 and (b) Chapter 193, in the amount of $38,389.00, for the total amount of $141,392.00, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-13. 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 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-14. 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 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-15. 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 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-16. 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 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-17. 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-18. 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 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-19. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – UCESC
Approve Agreement for Professional Services with the Union County Educational Services Commission for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-20. APPROVE APPLICATION – MARK SCHONWETTER HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANT
Approve application for the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation Grant for the 2023-2024 school year.
F-21. APPROVE APPLICATION – NEW JERSEY LEARNING ACCELERATION PROGRAM
Approve application for the New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High Impact Tutoring Notice of Grant Opportunity for the 2023-2024 school year.
F-22A. APPROVE N2Y – INTERACTIVE WEBINAR
Approve N2Y, LLC to conduct an interactive webinar for special education teachers and paraprofessionals related to Science of Reading for the 2023-2024 school year at a cost of $399.00 (paid through Title II Account #8434).
F-22B. APPROVE N2Y – INSPIRE LICENSES
Approve N2Y, LLC to provide Inspire Licenses (Science of Reading) for districts students for the 2023-2024 school year at a cost not to exceed $3,750.00 to be paid through Account #11-000-216-600-01-19.
F-23. APPROVE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – KEAN UNIVERSITY
Approve the district to enter into an affiliation agreement with Kean University for the School Based Mental Health Grant Award for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-24. APPROVE DR. TRACEY SEVERNS (TEACH 4 RESULTS) – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Approve Dr. Tracey Severns, Teach 4 Results, to coordinate educational best practice professional development for teachers and administration for the 2023-2024 school year at a cost of $64,000.00 (paid through ARP ESSER #19948 and CIA Budget #18231), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-25. APPROVE INSPIRED INSTRUCTION – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Approve Inspired Instruction LLC to coordinate educational best practice professional development for teachers and administration for the 2023-2024 school year at a cost not to exceed $24,000.00 (paid through ARP ESSER Account #19948), in connection with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-26. APPROVE RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS/ORGANIZATIONS
Approve recognition of the following organizations and individuals for their service and support to the district community for the special services picnic held during the 2022-2023 school year:
- Teddy Stampoulos, AJ Oh, diner staff – Union Diner (aka Union Plaza Diner – donation of service, food and supplies
- Julian Butraigo – donation of DJ services
- John Moretti, Suzann Koelble – Township of Union Recreation Department – setup and facilitation for use of Township facilities
- Township of Union Police Department – monitoring and support
The efforts of those listed are recognized for having supported an important and positive event for the district community and are thanked profusely for their time, efforts and actions that enabled the event to take place.
F-27. APPROVE JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES – VOCATIONAL EVALUATIONS
Approve Jewish Vocational Services to provide vocational evaluations (2-3 days) at the rate of $1,025.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $8,000.00) for the 2023-2024 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-28. APPROVE LEARNING TREE MULTILINGUAL EVALUATION AND CONSULTING – EVALUATIONS
Approve Learning Tree Multilingual Evaluation and Consulting to conduct educational, speech/language, social history, and psychological evaluations for district students at the following costs: (1) in Spanish - $800.00 per evaluation and (2) other languages - $850.00 (not to exceed $7,000.00) for the 2023-2024 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in connection with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-29. APPROVE LEARNWELL – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION
Approve teachers employed through LearnWell to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2023-2024 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-30. APPROVE SUMMIT SPEECH SCHOOL – AUDIOLOGY SERVICES
Approve Summit Speech School to provide audiology services at the following rates for the 2023-2024 school year (not to exceed $2,500.00): (a) acoustic evaluation – K through 5th grade - $550.00 and 6th through 12th grade - $750.00; (b) staff in service - $250.00/hr. (care and use of DM/FM systems); (c) staff in service - $250.00/hr. (education regarding auditory disorders); (d) student classroom observation - $250.00/hr.; (e) educational audiological evaluation - $400.00 per evaluation; (f) equipment troubleshooting on site - $250.00/hr.; (g) audiological consultation - $250.00/hr., in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-31. APPROVE KID CLAN SERVICES – BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN AND BCBA SERVICES
Approve Kid Clan Services, Inc., for behavior technician (BT) and BCBA services (not to exceed $500,000.00) for the 2023-2024 school year [Account #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-32. APPROVE CHILDREN ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY – PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS
Approve Children Adolescent Psychiatric of Southern New Jersey to provide psychiatric evaluations with full report for district students at the rate of $1,200.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $7,200.00) for the 2023-2024 school year [Account #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-33. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
F-34. APPROVE RESOLUTION APPOINTING TAYLOR LAW GROUP – BOARD ATTORNEY
Whereas, the Township of Union Board of Education (“Board”) has the need for Board Attorney and related legal services; and
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Public Schools Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et. seq. the Board previously appointed Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli, Tipton and Taylor (“FPSCT&T”) via Resolution F-47 on April 25, 2023 effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 or until a successor law firm is appointed; and
Whereas, the Board’s designated and lead attorney of record from FPSCT&T, Lester E. Taylor, Esq. has established another law firm, i.e. Taylor Law Group, LLC,
Now therefore be it Resolved that the Board hereby assigns/approves the assignment of the above contract from FPSCT&T to the Taylor Law Group, LLC and/or the appointment of the Taylor Law Group, LLC as Board Attorney and related legal services effective October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 or until a successor law firm is appointed, whichever is later.
12. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Grievance/Negotiations Committee presents the following resolution for the Board’s consideration:
G-1. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – UTTA
Approve resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Union Township Transportation Association (UTTA) and the Township of Union Board of Education for the contract term of July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
13. Operations Committee Resolutions:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Personnel 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, if applicable, bus evacuation reports for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-2. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF ANTICIPATED FACILITY REQUESTS
Approve submission of the Anticipated Facility Requests for (a) Alternate Method of Compliance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3 and/or 6.4 for toilet room facilities for early intervention, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms at Connecticut Farms, Franklin, Hannah Caldwell, Livingston and Washington Elementary Schools and (b) Application for Change of Use for a classroom at Connecticut Farms Elementary School, for the 2023-2024 school year, to the New Jersey Department of Education (Union County office), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
O-3. APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Approve request from Township of Union Recreation Department requesting the use of the Jefferson School parking lot on Saturday, October 21, 2023 (rain date October 22, 2023) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Township’s annual Trunk or Treat event, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
14. Personnel Committee Resolutions:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Personnel Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s consideration:
P-1A. Approved at September 12, 2023 worksession – Personnel Actions-New Hires.
P-1B Approved at September 12, 2023 worksession – Personnel Actions-Extra Pay.
P-1C Approved at September 12, 2023 worksession – Personnel Actions-Transfers.
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-1. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS
Personnel Actions- Transfers be approved in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-2. Agenda item approved at September 12, 2023 worksession – Substitute Lists.
P-2A. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS
Approve Substitute Lists for the 2023-2024 school year.
|
Name |
Position |
Rate |
|
Justin Bogan |
Sub-teacher |
$120/per day |
|
Olive Tejada |
Sub-teacher |
$120/per day |
P-3. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Eff. Date |
Reason |
|
Zaida Hernandez |
Spanish teacher |
Battle Hill/Hannah Caldwell |
10/7/2023 |
Resignation |
|
LaShanna Armour |
Preschool teacher |
Hannah Caldwell |
10/30/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Aziza Arnette |
Math teacher |
BMS |
11/1/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Maria Auricchio |
Learning disabilities teacher consultant |
Battle Hill/Connecticut Farms |
10/30/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Delores Mallet |
PT Bus Aide |
Transp. Dept. |
9/1/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Michael Mayes |
School counselor |
UHS |
10/16/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Kelly Piano |
Vice Principal |
Franklin |
8/28/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Donovan Smalls II |
Vice Principal |
UHS |
8/31/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Andre Vassell |
Custodian |
Hannah Caldwell |
9/5/2023 |
Resignation |
|
Jason Siderman |
Special Ed teacher |
UHS |
8/28/2023 |
Resignation |
P-4. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
|
Name |
Position |
Location |
Leave Dates |
Leave Type |
|
Ann Michele Lang |
Pre-K teacher |
Battle Hill |
9/1/2023-6/30/2024 |
Paid intermittent FMLA/NJFLA |
|
Joan Carroll |
ICR teacher-special ed |
Jefferson |
10/9/2023-1/9/2024 |
Paid sick leave |
|
Joao Bernardes |
English teacher |
BMS |
9/5/2023-12/31/2023 |
Paid FMLA/NJFLA |
|
Corinne Singer |
Science teacher |
KMS |
10/23/2023-3/1/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently) |
|
Julie Katz |
Special Ed teacher |
Washington |
9/7/2023-10/23/2023 |
Paid sick leave |
|
Samantha Dix |
3rd grade teacher |
Franklin |
10/30/2023-4/17/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently) |
|
Teresa Clarke |
ICR teacher |
Hannah Caldwell |
9/7/2023-9/28/2023 |
Paid sick leave |
|
Suzanne Whitley |
Social Studies teacher |
UHS |
9/5/2023-12/22/2023 |
Unpaid leave |
|
Colleen Cannon |
Art teacher |
Connecticut Farms |
10/2/2023-3/16/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently) |
|
Angela Saavedra |
3rd grade teacher |
Hannah Caldwell |
9/5/2023-6/22/2024 |
Paid intermittent FMLA leave followed by unpaid intermittent FMLA leave |
|
Kayla Gunter |
3rd grade teacher |
Franklin |
Updated 9/11/2023-2/14/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently) |
|
Tracy Kessock |
Transportation Manager |
Transportation Dept. |
9/20/2023-10/20/2023 |
Paid FMLA/NJFLA |
P-5. Agenda item approved at September 12, 2023 worksession – Student Teachers and Internships.
P-6. APPROVE CHANGE OF SALARY CLASS #2 – EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2023
Approve Change of Salary Class #2 (effective September 2023), in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-7. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICERS – 2023-2024
Approve updated Affirmative Action Officers for the 2023-2024 school year, at no cost to the district, as follows: Lauren Walker, as Affirmative Action Officers; Isabella Scocozza, as Assistant Affirmative Action Officer and Ben Kloc, as Affirmative Action Officer for classroom practices.
P-8. APPROVE UPDATED 2023-2024 HOURLY RATES LIST
Approve updated 2023-2024 Hourly Rates List, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-9. APPROVE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – KEAN UNIVERSITY
Approve the Speech Pathology Practicum/Externship Affiliation Agreement between Kean University School of Communication Disorders and Deafness and the Township of Union Public Schools, for a three (3) year period commencing August 1, 2023 and terminating on August 1, 2026, in connection with the information in the hands of each Board member.
P-10. APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING ROTH 403(b) AND 457(b) ACCOUNTS
Whereas, the governing Board of the Township of Union Board of Education (the “Organization”) has established 403(b) and 457(b) retirement programs that are funded through voluntary employee’s salary reduction contributions for the purpose of enhancing retirement income;
Whereas, the IRS allows this retirement program to be funded with after-tax dollars and therefore be considered a ROTH 403(b) or ROTH 457(b) retirement plan;
Whereas, the Secure Act 2.0 creates an income limit of $145,000 for the deductibility/pre-tax contributions for anyone over age 50; and
Whereas, those earning in excess of the income limit must make the catch-up contribution to a ROTH account using after tax dollars;
Be It RESOLVED that the Organization hereby agrees to approve that the tax-shelter companies offer ROTH accounts to the employees of Township of Union Board of Education (at no cost to the district).
15. Policy Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration:
POL-1. Agenda item approved at September 12, 2023 worksession – Regulation 2464-Gifted and Talented Students (M)
16. Residency Committee Resolutions:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Residency Committee presents the following resolutions for the Board’s information:
R-1. REPORT OF STUDENTS VOLUNTARILY TRANSFERRED TO DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following residency investigations were completed and the listed students transferred to the district of residence:
|
Student No. |
School |
|
#280573 |
Kawameeh Middle School – 8th grade |
|
#298127 |
Out-of-District Student |
|
#246615 |
Union High School – 11th grade |
|
#371292 |
Pre-K 4 |
|
#378000 |
Pre-K 3 |
17. 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 RECYCLED EQUIPMENT
Approve list of recycled equipment, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
18. 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.
19. Unfinished Business:
20. New Business:
21. Comments from the Public:
22. Executive Session:
23. Adjournment
