Executive Session-6:00 p.m.; Regular Meeting-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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 6:00 p.m. and go into executive (closed) session. The Board will return to public thereafter.
TOWNSHIP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – May 21, 2024
1. Roll Call
2. Flag Salute
3. Mission Statement
4. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
5. Executive Session
6. Approval of Minutes:
1. April 16, 2024 – worksession meeting
2. April 16, 2024 – executive session
3. April 24, 2024 – regular meeting/public hearing
4. April 24, 2024 – executive session – No. 1 and No. 2
5. April 27, 2024 – special meeting - realignment
7. Communications:
LETTER FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Letter from Township of Union Education Foundation listing grants that were awarded to teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – McCUSKER
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Susan McCusker, special education teacher-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective July 1, 2024.
LETTER OF RETIREMENT – SANTIAGO
Letter of resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from Jose Santiago, skilled maintenance (plumber)-Buildings and Grounds Department, effective September 1, 2024.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – MASON
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Lisa Mason, 4th grade teacher-Washington Elementary School, April 9, 2024-April 9, 2025.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – REID ANGLIN
Request for intermittent FMLA/NJFLA leave from Tiffany Reid Anglin, kindergarten teacher-Franklin Elementary School, April 17, 2024-April 17, 2025.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – SULCOV
Request for leave update from Stephanie Sulcov, CST-Battle Hill Elementary School, new return date September 3, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – ALFARO GARCIA
Request for leave update from Ilsia Alfaro Garcia, custodian-Kawameeh Middle School, new return date July 1, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HOYT
Request for medical leave from Mark Hoyt, principal-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, April 22, 2024-June 30, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – GEORGE
Request for medical leave from Sheren George, paraprofessional-Burnet Middle School, May 1, 2024-June 7, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – PHILIPPE
Request for FMLA/NJFLA, followed by unpaid FMLA leave from Guytemberg Philippe, PT bus driver-Transportation Department, April 15, 2024-June 20, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – LONGLEY
Request for FMLA/NJFLA leave from Carol Longley, PreK teacher-Franklin Elementary School, May 13, 2024-September 2, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – WILLIAMS MINITELLI
Request for FMLA/NJFLA leave from Jayne Williams Minitelli, 2nd grade teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, May 16, 2024-June 20, 2024.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – CRACO
Request for intermittent FMLA leave from Elizabeth Craco, paraprofessional-Kawameeh Middle School, May 1, 2024-May 1, 2025.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – MATIAS
Request for paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/NJFLA (concurrently) from Catarina Matias, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 3, 2024-December 4, 2024.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE – PEREZ
Request for paid FMLA leave from Dr. Gretel Perez, Assistant Superintendent-Central Office, May 13, 2024-June 30, 2024.
REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – OSBORNE WARREN
Request for paid intermittent FMLA from Michelle Osborne Warren, principal-Connecticut Farms Elementary School, May 1, 2024-June 20, 2024.
8. Comments from Public (on resolutions and all other matters):
9. Superintendent’s Report:
1. State of the Schools
2. Report on NJDOE – School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades (2022-2023 District and School Grade Report)
3. 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 May 14, 2024 worksession (Report of HIB-April 28, 2024 to May 14, 2024).
E-1A. Agenda item approved at May 14, 2024 worksession (Affirm HIB-April 17-24, 2024).
E-1-1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period May 15, 2024 to May 21, 2024, in accordance with the information available to each Board member (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 April 28, 2024 to May 14, 2024, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
E-2. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TEAM – CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY PLAN
Approve Affirmative Action Team to conduct the Needs Assessment and develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan.
E-3. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the IMSE (institute for the Multi-Sensory Education) and the Township of Union Public Schools to include training for one staff member as a district instructor within Franklin Elementary School, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
E-4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS
Approve acceptance of $20,000.00 in funds for homeless transportation from the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission.
E-5. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR NJIP
Approve application for NJIP (New Jersey Inclusion Systemic Project) Systematic Change Application for all K-4 elementary schools within the 2024-2025 school year.
E-6 APPROVE APPLICATION FOR NJPIEP
Approve application for the NJPIEP (New Jersey Preschool Inclusive Systemic Education Project) Technical Assistance application for all PreK-4 elementary schools within the 2024-2025 school year.
E-7. APPROVE CURRICULUM
Approve the following curriculum: (a) Exploration in Music, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
E-8. APPROVE DONATED BOOKS FROM THORNDIKE PRESS BOOKS – KAWAMEEH MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY
Approve list of donated books from Thorndike Press for Kawameeh Middle School Library, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
E-9. APPROVE DONATED BOOKS FROM FIRST BOOK – UNION HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
Approve donated book from First Book for the Union High School Library, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
E-10. APPROVE UCNJ INCLUSIVE BOOKS PROGRAM DONATION – ALL ELEMENTARY LIBRARIES
Approve donated books from UCNJ Inclusive Books Program for all elementary libraries, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
E-11. APPROVE APPLICATION TO NJDOE PRE SCHOOL FACILITIES EXPANSION GRANT PROJECT
Approve application to the NJDOE Pre School Facilities Expansion Grant Project for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
E-12. APPROVE SEEING EYE/EYES OF HOPE – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Approve Seeing Eye/Eyes of Hope assembly at Washington Elementary School on June 13, 2024 or June 14, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon for grades K-4, at no cost to the district, to show the students the puppies they raise and train to become seeing eye dogs.
E-13. Agenda item approved at May 14, 2024 worksession (continue student suspensions).
E-14. ACCEPT GRANTS FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Accept grants from the Township of Union Education Foundation for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.
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 April 30, 2024 be accepted.
F-2. SECRETARY’S REPORT
That the Secretary’s Report dated April 30, 2024 be accepted.
F-3. CERTIFY TREASURER’S AND SECRETARY’S REPORT
F-4. APPROVE APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS
Approve appropriation transfers in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-5. APPROVE LIST OF CONTRACTS/PURCHASE ORDERS
Approve the attached list of contracts and/or purchase orders (copyrighted materials and licenses) 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 available to 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 available to each Board member.
F-7. Agenda item approved at May 14, 2024 worksession (student field trips).
F-7A. APPROVE DISTRICTWIDE STUDENT FIELD TRIPS
Approve districtwide student field trip destinations and purposes pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.8, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-8. APPROVE LIST OF 2023-2024 STATE CONTRACT APPROVED VENDORS
Approve the amended list of the 2023-2024 State Contract Approved 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 available to each Board member.
F-9A. Agenda item approved at May 14, 2024 worksession (student activity).
F-9B. APPROVE FUNDRAISERS
Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information available to each Board member:
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Event Name |
Date |
Purpose |
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Rita’s Italian Ice Sale |
May 1, 2024-September 27, 2024 |
UHS/Cheerleading – to raise money for new uniforms, cheer camp, stunt clinic, etc. |
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Dress Down |
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UHS/Boys and Girls State – to raise funds to sponsor 3 UHS female juniors to attend NJ Girls State Program in June |
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Friendship Bracelet Making |
June 1-30, 2024 |
UHS/Key Club – to raise funds to reduce cost for students to attend DECON convention next year |
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Go Fund Me – Stop the Bleed |
Ongoing |
Union Township “Safe Schools” Sponsorship – seeking sponsors to equip district buses with life-saving STOP THE BLEED belts |
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Team Creative Cookies |
May 10-24, 2024 |
Hannah Caldwell – 40% of proceeds will support teachers’ year-end activities and classroom supplies |
F-9C. ACCEPT DONATIONS
Accept the following donations:
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From |
For Use By |
$/Item |
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UD Kids Dig in Garden Grant Award |
Livingston Elementary School |
$250.00 |
|
Unity Bank |
Burnet Middle School |
$100.00 |
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Shutterfly, LLC |
Jefferson School |
$465.75 |
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AdoptAClassroom.Org/Subaru Donation |
Franklin Elementary School |
$3,000.00 credit (6 teachers - $500.00 each – materials for classroom) |
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Vauxhall Library Drive |
Union Students |
Personal care products |
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 (month of May), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-11. APPROVE TUITION RATES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Approve the following tuition rates for the 2024-2025 school year:
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Preschool (full day) |
$13,167.00 |
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Kindergarten |
$13,167.00 |
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Grades 1 through 5 |
$16,009.00 |
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Grades 6 through 8 |
$16,460.00 |
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Grades 9 through 12 |
$16,329.00 |
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LLD |
$17,461.00 |
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M.D. |
$20,704.00 |
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Emotional Reg. Imp. |
$22,928.00 |
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Autism |
$20,602.00 |
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Part-time Preschool Handicapped |
$0 |
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Full-time Preschool Handicapped |
$18,040.00 |
F-12. APPROVE PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – 2023-2024
Approve parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending DLC Warren at the rate of $53.60 per day (not to exceed $8,367.00) for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the non-public information available to each Board member.
F-13. APPROVE PARENT/PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT – 2024-2025
Approve parent/pupil transportation contract for special education student attending Phoenix Center at the rate of $40.52 (not to exceed $8,510.00) for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the non-public information available to each Board member.
F-14. APPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION TUITION CONTRACT – UCESC
Approve Special Education Tuition Contract with the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-15. APPROVE REACH HEALTH SERVICES – CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES AND WRAPAROUND PROGRAM
Approve Reach Health Services to provide clinical counseling services and the wraparound program for the 2024-2025 school year and ESY in-district program at the cost of $44,876.20 and $2,075.20, respectively [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19], as well as provide student mental health risk assessment at the rate of $225.00 (not to exceed $2,250.00) [Account Fund #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-16. APPROVE JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES – VOCATIONAL EVALUATIONS
Approve Jewish Vocational Services to provide vocational evaluations (2-3 days) at the rate of $1,075.00 per evaluation for the 2024-2025 school year (not to exceed $7,525.00) [Account Fund #11-000-219-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-17. APPROVE THE FAMILY CENTER AT MONTCLAIR – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS
Approve The Family Center at Montclair for mental health screenings at the rate of $175.00 per screening and full psychiatric evaluation for CST at the rate of $1,600.00 for the 2024-2025 school year (not to exceed $42,300.00) [Account Fund #11-000-219-320-01-19/7074], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-18. APPROVE EPIC HEALTH SERVICES – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Epic Health Services Inc. d/b/a Avenna Healthcare, to provide nursing services at the rate of $75.00/RN and $70.00/LPN, as well as provide nursing transportation services at the rate of $150.00 per trip (not to exceed $85,500.00) for the 2024-2025 school year [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-19. APPROVE MOM AND DAD CARE HOME HEALTH – NURSING SERVICES
Approve Mom and Dad Care Home Health to provide nursing services, at the rate of $109.00 for RN/LPN (weekdays) and $119.00 for RN/LPN (weekends and holidays) [not to exceed $240,000.00) for the 2024-2025 school year [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-20. 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 24ESY and 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-21. APPROVE YMCA – COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION
Approve student use of the YMCA for Community Based Instruction (CBI) for the 2024-2025 school year; student costs are not expected to exceed $2,000.00 [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-22. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF ESY PETTY CASH ACCOUNT – MD AND AUTISM PROGRAMS
Approve establishment of a petty cash account for costs associated with students’ IEP driven Community Based Instruction (CBI) at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School – Extended School Year Program (MD and Autism Programs), in the amount of $1,200.00 for the 2024-2025 school year.
F-23. APPROVE MARIE H. KATZENBACH SCHOOL OF THE DEAF – CLASSROOM ACOUSTICAL EVALUATION
Approve Marie H. Katzenbach School of the Deaf to provide classroom acoustical evaluation with report, at the rate of $750.00 per evaluation (not to exceed $1,500.00) for the 2023-2024 school year [Account Fund #11-000-219-320-01-19/7074], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-24. APPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION
Approve teachers employed through The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey to provide bedside instruction for district students at Children’s Specialized Hospital on an “as needed” basis for the 2023-2024 school year, in an amount not to exceed $4,600.00 [Account Fund #11-150-100-320-01-19/7693], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-25. APPROVE BANKING SERVICES – CONNECT ONE BANK
Approve Connect One Bank for banking services (general fund) for the 2024-2025 school year and open a new bank account to handle all transactions regarding healthcare.
F-26. APPROVE AUDITOR – SUPLEE CLOONEY & CO.
Approve the auditing firm of Suplee Clooney & Co. to audit the district’s financials for the period ending June 30, 2024 (not to exceed $70,000.00).
F-27. APPROVE GENERAL COUNSEL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION COUNSEL – TAYLOR LAW GROUP
Approve the law firm of Taylor Law Group as General Counsel and Special Education Counsel at an hourly rate of $190.00 (paralegals $100/hr.) for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (not to exceed $500,000.00).
F-28. APPROVE SPECIAL LABOR COUNSEL – APRUZZESE, McDERMOTT, MASTRO & MURPHY
Approve a contract with Robert Clark, Esq. of the law firm of Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy as special labor counsel at an hourly rate of $190.00, on an as needed basis for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (not to exceed $50,000.00).
F-29. APPROVE SPECIAL LITIGATION COUNSEL– ARLEO & DONOHUE
Approve a contract with Timothy Donohue, Esq. of the law firm of Arleo & Donohue LLC as special litigation counsel for the matter #10709 v. Union Township Board of Education, et al., Docket No. UNN-L-370-23, at an hourly rate of $175.00, on an as needed basis, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (not to exceed $25,000.00).
F-30. APPROVE PROPERTY/CASUALTY/WORKERS COMPENSATION BROKERAGE SERVICE - FAIRVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY
Approve Fairview Insurance Agency as the property/casualty/workers’ compensation brokerage service for the district for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
F-31. APPROVE HEALTHCARE BROKER
Approve Fairview Insurance Agency, as healthcare brokers, for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
F-32. APPROVE HEALTHCARE PLANS
Approve healthcare providers, (a) AETNA/Meritain Health - healthcare insurance for medical and prescription, (b) Delta Dental - dental insurance and (c) _____ - vision benefits for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
F-33. APPROVE RENEWAL OF ABLE MECHANICAL - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIRS
Approve renewal of Able Mechanical Inc. for kitchen equipment service and repairs for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, as follows:
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Terms and Conditions: |
All work to be performed during the hours of 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday |
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Hourly Labor Rate: |
$145/1st half-hour plus $145.00 for any additional hour |
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Invoice Markup Rate: |
Fifty percent (50%) |
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Fuel Surcharge: |
$12.00 |
F-34. For informational purposes only – vote not required. List of legal services for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
F-35. Agenda item approved at May 14, 2024 worksession (execute IT engagement letters).
12. Grievance/Negotiations Committee:
13. 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 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
O-2. REPORT RECEIPT OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Report receipt of responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) for food services: (a) Chartwells, (b) SFE (Southwest Food Service Excellence), (c) Pomptonian Food Service, (d) Taher and (e) Aramark.
O-3. APPROVE FOOD SERVICE COMPANY – POMPTONIAN
Approve Pomptonian Food Service as company for district food services for the 2024-2025 school year.
O-4. APPROVE ARCHITECTS OF RECORD
Approve Architects of Record for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025: (a) EI Associates and (b) Parette Somjen Architects LLC.
O-5. APPROVE ENGINEERS OF RECORD
Approve Engineers of Record for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025: (a) Consulting & Municipal Engineers, and (b) T&M Associates.
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. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NEW HIRES
Personnel Actions-New Hires be approved in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
P-1B PERSONNEL ACTIONS – EXTRA PAY
Personnel Actions-Extra Pay be approved in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
P-1C PERSONNEL ACTIONS – TRANSFERS
Personnel Actions- Transfers be approved in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
P-2. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE LISTS
Approve Substitute Lists for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Name |
Position |
Rate |
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Dylan X. West |
Sub-custodian |
$16.00/hr. |
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Kelly Higgins |
Daily sub |
$120.00/per day |
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Kaitlyn Marques |
Daily sub |
$120.00/per day |
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Simone Casella |
Daily sub |
$120.00/per day |
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Roman Mioduszewski |
Coaching only |
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Jarod Crowe |
Coaching only |
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P-3A. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff, with regrets:
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Name |
Position |
Location |
Eff. Date |
Reason |
Notes |
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Susan McCusker |
Special Ed teacher |
Connecticut Farms |
7/1/2024 |
Retirement |
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Jose Santiago |
Skilled Maintenance (plumber) |
Buildings and Grounds Dept |
9/1/2024 |
Retirement |
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P-3B. APPROVE LEAVES
Approve leaves for the following staff:
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Name |
Position |
Location |
Leave Dates |
Leave Type |
Notes |
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Lisa Mason |
4th grade teacher |
Washington |
Intermittent 4/9/2024-4/9/2025 |
Intermittent leave |
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Tiffany Reid Anglin |
Kindergarten teacher |
Franklin |
Intermittent 4/17/2024-4/17/2025 |
Intermittent leave |
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Stephanie Sulcov |
CST |
Battle Hill |
New return date 9/3/2024 |
Updated return date |
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Ilsia Alfaro Garcia |
Custodian |
Kawameeh |
New return date 7/1/2024 |
Updated return date |
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Mark Hoyt |
Principal |
Hannah Caldwell |
4/22/2024-6/30/2024 |
Medical leave |
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Sheren George |
Paraprofessional |
Burnet |
5/1/2024-6/7/2024 |
Medical leave |
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Guytemberg Philippe |
PT bus driver |
Transportation |
4/15/2024-6/20/2024 |
FMLA/NJFLA, followed by unpaid FMLA |
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Carol Longley |
PreK teacher |
Franklin |
5/13/2024-9/2/2024 |
FMLA/NJFLA |
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Jayne Williams Minitelli |
2nd grade teacher |
Hannah Caldwell |
5/16/2024-6/20/2024 |
FMLA/NJFLA |
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Elizabeth Craco |
Paraprofessional |
Kawameeh |
Intermittent 5/1/2024-5/1/2025 |
Paid Intermittent FMLA leave |
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Catarina Matias |
Math teacher |
Burnet |
9/3/2024-12/4/2024 |
Paid child rearing leave followed by unpaid FMLA/ NJFLA (concurrently) |
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Dr. Gretel Perez |
Assistant Superintendent |
Central Office |
5/13/2024-6/30/2024 |
Paid FMLA leave |
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Michelle Osborne Warrant |
Principal |
Connecticut Farms |
Intermittent 5/1/2024-6/20/2024 |
Paid intermittent FMLA leave |
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P-4. APPROVE RESIDENCY INVESTIGATORS – 2024-2025
Approve residency investigators to work during 2024-2025 school year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), as follows: (a) Maria Schmidtberg – not to exceed 70 hours per month, unless authorized ($26/hr.) and (b) Dan Hodge – not to exceed 70 hours per month ($21/hr.)
P-5. APPROVE TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES – TED GEORGIOU
Approve Ted Georgiou as the Treasurer of School Monies for the 2024-2025 school year, in the amount of $5,047.00.
P-6. APPROVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER – AWARDING CONTRACTS - KOON
Approve Yolanda Koon, as Affirmative Action Officer for awarding contracts for the 2024-2025 school year under P.L. 1975, c. 127, at no cost to the district.
P-7. APPROVE CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS – KOON
Approve Yolanda Koon as Custodian of Records for the 2024-2025 school year, at no cost to the district.
P-8. APPROVE QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT – KOON
Approve Yolanda Koon as Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the 2024-2025 school year, at no cost to the district.
P-9. APPROVE DESIGNEE – STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Approve Delia McLean as the additional designee for the ConnectOne “Hannah Caldwell Elementary School Student Activities Account” for the 2023-2024 school year.
P-10. APPROVE INTERNSHIPS
Approve internships for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
P-11. Agenda item approved at May 14, 2024 worksession (reinstatement employee).
P-12. Agenda item approved at May 14, 2024 worksession (transfer of principal).
P-13. APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL NATIONAL EDTECH CONFERENCE
Approve Sandra Paul to attend the annual National EdTech Conference – ISTE Live 24 Venture into the Future of Learning in Denver, Colorado, June 23-26, 2024, at a cost of not to exceed $2,005.00.
15. Policy Committee:
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Policy Committee presents the following policy(ies) for the Board’s consideration: (FINAL READING/ADOPTION)
POL-1. ABOLISH POLICY 5755 – EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Approve to abolish Policy 5755 – Equity in Educational Programs and Services.
POL-2. APPROVE POLICY 0164 – CONDUCT OF BOARD MEETING
Approve Policy 0164 – Conduct of Board Meeting, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.
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 and hearings were completed; and the listed students voluntarily transferred to the district of residence for the 2023-2024 school year:
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Student No. |
School |
|
#266075 |
Union High School – 10th grade |
|
#351088 |
Livingston Elementary School – 1st grade |
R-2. 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 voluntarily transferred to the district of residence for the 2023-2024 school year:
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Student No. |
School |
|
#370253 |
Franklin Elementary School – PreK-4 |
For informational purposes only (no vote required): The following totals are as of the April 24, 2024 Board meeting (2023-2024 school year):
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Students Removed: |
12 |
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Students Voluntarily Transferred: |
29 |
17. Technology Committee:
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. Adjournment:
