Executive Session/Regular Meeting - June 25, 2024 - 6 p.m.

1. Roll Call

2. Flag Salute

3. Mission Statement

4. Open Public Meetings Act Statement

5. Executive Session

6. Approval of Minutes:

            1.         May 4, 2024 – special meeting/realignment

            2.         May 14, 2024 – worksession

            3.         May 14, 2024 – executive session

            4.         May 21, 2024 – regular meeting

            5.         May 21, 2024 – executive session

7. Communications:

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
    Request from the Township of Union – Department of Public Safety for the use of two (2) district school buses and two (2) drivers on July 10, 2024 to transport the participants of the 2024 Junior Police Academy Program to a tentative destination in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

REQUEST FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VAUXHALL REQUESTING USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT
    Request from the First Baptist Church of Vauxhall to use Jefferson School parking lot for an outdoor worship service on July 21, 2024 (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.).

REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP RECREATION DEPARTMENT
    Letter from the Township of Union Recreation Department requesting the use of a Board of Education bus and driver for the following trips: (a) June 8, 2024, July 5, 2024, July 12, 2024, July 19, 2024, July 26, 2024, August 2, 2024 – Union Elks Pool, (b) July 1, 2024 – Kenilworth (Career Day Trip), (c) July 11, 2024 – Linden (Bowling Trip) and (d) August 1, 2024 – Union Sports Arena (ice skating trip).

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – GRASSO
    Letter of resignation from Louis Grasso, health and physical education teacher-Union High School, effective July 1, 2024.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION CORRECTION – McCUSKER
    Correction to letter of resignation from Susan McCusker, special education teacher – Connecticut Farms Elementary School, effective July 1, 2024.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – ROBERSON
    Letter of resignation from Donald Roberson, groundsman-Buildings and Grounds Department, effective June 1, 2024.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SCHWAB
    Letter of resignation from Raymond Schwab, visual and performing arts (music) teacher-Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, effective May 8, 2024.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION – SVETVILAS
    Letter of resignation from Narisa Svetvilas, school counselor-Union High School, effective July 1, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – RICHARDONE
    Request for leave update from Nicole Richardone, math teacher-Union High School, new return date September 1, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DECKER
    Request for paid FMLA leave from Sonia Decker, ESL teacher-Burnet Middle School, May 13, 2024-May 13, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – JONES
    Request for unpaid FMLA leave from Coree Jones, custodian-Union High School, March 20, 2024-June 1, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – SCARPATI
    Request for unpaid FMLA from Christopher Scarpati, math teacher-Burnet Middle School, September 9, 2024-November 29, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – MILLS
    Request for leave update from Debra Mills, resource room teacher-Washington Elementary School, new return date January 2, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – McGUIRE
    Request for paid FMLA/NJFLA followed by unpaid FMLA from Nicole McGuire, special education teacher-Battle Hill Elementary School, May 28, 2024-June 20, 2024.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE – DOCKERY
    Request for FMLA/NJFLA leave from Eboni Dockery, second grade teacher-Franklin Elementary School, May 30, 2024-June 20, 2024.

REQUEST FOR INTERMITTENT LEAVE – ASHRAF
    Request for intermittent FMLA from Lisa Ashraf, school counselor-Kawameeh Middle School, March 20, 2024-March 20, 2025.

REQUEST FOR LEAVE UPDATE – VOLTURO
    Request for leave update from Rose Volturo, math teacher-Kawameeh Middle School, June 7, 2024-June 20, 2024.

8. Comments from Public (on resolutions):

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 

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 June 11, 2024 worksession (Superintendent Report of HIB-May 22-June 11, 2024).

E-1A.    Agenda item approved at June 11, 2024 worksession (Superintendent’s Determination of HIB-May 15-21, 2024).

E-1-1.    SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT OF HIB
    Superintendent’s Report of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) for the period June 11 to June 25, 2024, in accordance with the information available to 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 22, 2024 to June 11, 2024, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

E-2.     APPROVE NJSIAA MEMBERSHIP AND DAANJ MEMBERSHIP

            Approve the membership and dues for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) ($2,500.00) and Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey (DAANJ) ($200.00) for Union High School Athletic Department for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

E-3.     APPROVE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM PLAN

            Approve Language Instruction Educational Program Plan for school years 2024-2027, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

E-4.     APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY PLAN

            Approve the 2024 Comprehensive Equity Plan from the Township of Union Public Schools for submission to the New Jersey Department of Education, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

E-5.     APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL PLAN

            Approve acceptance of the Annual School Plan for the 2024-2025 school year for: (a) Union High School, (b) Burnet Middle School, (c) Hannah Caldwell Elementary School, (d) Jefferson School and (e) Franklin Elementary School.

E-6.     APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM AR-HCY II CONSORTIUM

            Approve acceptance of funding in the amount of $27,736.00 from the AR-HCY II Consortium to reimburse for McKinney Vento student transportation.

E-7.     APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING – SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH GRANT AWARD

            Approve acceptance of funding in the amount of $60,000.00 for the 2024-2025 school year within the School Based Mental Health Grant Award, in accordance with the information available to the Board members.

E-8.     APPROVE SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH GRANT AFFILIATION AGREEMENT – KEAN UNIVERSITY

            Approve the School Based Mental Health Grant Affiliation Agreement with Kean University that allows three (3) externs to continue working within the district for the fall 2024 semester, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

E-9.     Agenda item approved at June 11, 2024 worksession (Rider for Public School Service Contract).

E-10.   APPROVE UPDATED SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2024-2025

            Approve the updated 2024-2025 school calendar, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

E-11.   Agenda item approved at June 11, 2024 worksession (Reinstatement of Student #240567).

E-12.   Agenda item approved at June 11, 2024 worksession (Reinstatement of Student #256501).

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 May 31, 2024 be accepted.

F-2.      SECRETARY’S REPORT
            That the Secretary’s Report dated May 31, 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.     LIST OF CONTRACTS/PURCHASE ORDERS - none at this time

F-6.    DISTRICT WIDE TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES  - none at this time

F-7.    Agenda item approved at June 11, 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.  APPROVED LIST OF CONTRACTS/PURCHAES (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 available to each Board member: 

F-9B.   APPROVE FUNDRAISERS

            Approve the following fundraisers, in accordance with the information available to each Board member:

F-9C.   ACCEPT DONATIONS

            Accept the following donations:

F-10A. 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 June), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-10B. APPROVE 2024-2025 OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENT PLACEMENT LIST

            Approval be given to amend the 2024-2025 out-of-district student placement list (month of June), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-11.    APPROVE CHIEF MEDICAL INSPECTOR – BHARATI MULLICK, M.D.

            Approve Bharati Mullick, M.D., as Chief Medical Inspector pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1 for the 2024-2025 school year at an annual fee of $33,000.00, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-12.    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 2024-2025 school year at an annual rate of $4,250.00.

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 2024-2025 school year.

F-14.    APPROVE PURCHASING MANUAL

            Approve the 2024-2025 Purchasing Manual, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-15.    APPROVE PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR 2024-2025 TAX LEVY

            Approve payment schedule for the 2024-2025 Tax Levy, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-16-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-16-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-16-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-17.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR NONPUBLIC CHAPTERS 192-193 SERVICES – UCESC

            Approve Agreement for Nonpublic – Public Law 1977 Chapters 192-193 Services with the Union County Education Services Commission (UCESC) for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-18.    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 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-19.    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 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-20.    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 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-21.    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 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-22.    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 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-23.    APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – UCESC

            Approve Agreement for Professional Services with the Union County Educational Services Commission for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

F-24.    APPROVE COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION SITE AND STRUCTURED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

            Approve Community Based Instruction Site (CBI) and Structured Learning Experiences (SLE)/Work Based Learning for the 2024-2025 school year as follows: (a) Reggio Pizzeria, (b) Stop & Shop Supermarket, (c) Kean University Food Services, (d) Union High School Cafeteria (administered by Pomptonia Food Services), (e) ShopRite, (f) YMCA, (g) school based CBI/WBL at Union High School, (h) school based CBI at Burnet Middle School and (i) school based CBI at Kawameeh Middle School, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-25.    APPROVE ATC HEALTHCARE SERVICES – NURSING

            Approve ATC (Around the Clock) Healthcare Services Inc. to provide nursing services at the rate of $88.00/hr. – RN-CSN and $68.00/hr. – RN non-CSN, and $57.50 /hr. for LPN (not to exceed $390,000.00) 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-26.    APPROVE LEARNWELL – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION

            Approve teachers employed through LearnWell to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2024-2025 school year (not to exceed $10,000.00) [Account Fund #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-27.    APPROVE ST. CLARE’S HOSPITAL – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION

            Approve teachers employed through St. Clare’s Hospital to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2024-2025 school year (not to exceed $1,000.00) [Account Fund #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-28.    APPROVE SILVERGATE – BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION

            Approve teachers employed through Silvergate to provide bedside instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2024-2025 school year (not to exceed $10,000.00) [Account Fund #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-29.    APPROVE POSITIVE PATHWAYS BEHAVIOR SERVICES – HOME INSTRUCTION

            Approve teachers employed through Positive Pathways Behavior Services, LLC to provide home instruction for district students on an “as needed” basis for the 2024-2025 school year (not to exceed $6,000.00) [Account Fund #7693-11-150-100-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-30.    APPROVE MORRIS UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION

            Approve Morris Union Jointure Commission to provide: (a) physical therapy - $227/hr., (b) occupational therapy - $206.00/hr., (c) speech therapy-$242.00/hr., (d) personal aides for ESY - $7,797.00 each and (e) personal aides-10 months- $76,445.00 each for the 2024-2025 school year (not to exceed $460,000.00) [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-31.    APPROVE NORTH JERSEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

            Approve North Jersey Behavioral Health Services (dba The Capstone Center) to provide applied behavior analysis services to a district student in accordance with the approved Settlement Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year (not to exceed $253,200.00) [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19], in accordance with the non-public information available to each Board member.

F-32.    APPROVE VISION BENEFITS

            Approve VSP - vision benefits for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

F-33.    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-34.    APPROVE ESS NORTHEAST, LLC

            Approve ESS Northeast, LLC to provide educational staffing services (substitutes/paraprofessionals) at the request of the district for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-35.    APPROVE OUR HOUSE – COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT – 2024 ESY

            Approve Our House, Inc. to provide community-based employment services to district students during the 2024- ESY in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00 [Account Fund #11-000-216-320-01-19/7043], in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

F-36.    APPROVE SUBMISSION OF SFY 2025- IDEA-B GRANT APPLICATION

            Approve the submission of the SFY 2025 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-B (IDEA-B) grant application to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE).

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, if applicable, bus evacuation reports for the 2023-2024 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

O-2.     APPROVE LUNCH PRICES WITH POMPTONIAN

            Approve Pomptonian’s lunch prices for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

O-3.     APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN NON-BINDING COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

            Approve the district’s participation in non-binding cooperative purchasing agreements for the 2024-2025 school year with the following:

1. Educational Data Services, Inc., 236 Midland Avenue, Saddlebrook, NJ

2. Hunterdon County ESC Cooperative Purchasing, 51 Sawmill Road, Lebanon, NJ

3. Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, 1660 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ

4. Somerset County Educational Services Commission, 568 Central Ave, Bridgewater, NJ

5. Sussex County Educational Services, 10 Gail Court, Sparta, NJ

6. Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ

7. Region 4 ES Interlocal, 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX

8. Sourcewell, 202 12th Street NE, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479

9. Omnia Partner Member ID: 947046 utilizing Omnia Partner, Region 4 ESC Contract #R200401, Minneapolis, Minnesota for ESIP project.

10. The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), 4845 Highway 271 North, Pittsburg, TX 75686

11. New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative (NJECC)

12. PEPPM Consortium membership, a national contract program for district purchasing agent

13. NJ Edge Consortium membership, a non-profit technology services provider.

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 available to each Board member.

O-5.     APPROVE RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE – 2024-2025

            Approve rental fee schedule for charges for the use of school facilities for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

O-6.     APPROVE UPDATED LIST OF FINANCIAL VENDORS 

            Approve updated list of financial vendors (including flex-spending, 403(b) companies, etc.) doing business with the Township of Union Board of Education, in accordance with the list in the hands of each Board member.

O-7.     APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP OF UNION – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

            Approve request from the Township of Union – Department of Public Safety for the use of two (2) district school buses and two (2) drivers on July 10, 2024 to transport the participants of the 2024 Junior Police Academy Program to a tentative destination in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, in accordance with the information available to each Board member. 

O-8.     APPROVE REQUEST FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VAUXHALL REQUESTING USE OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT

            Approve request from the First Baptist Church of Vauxhall to use Jefferson School parking lot for an outdoor worship service on July 21, 2024 (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) (Certificate of Insurance provided), in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

O-9.     APPROVE REQUEST FROM TOWNSHIP RECREATION DEPARTMENT

            Approve request from the Township of Union Recreation Department to use a Board of Education bus and driver for the following trips: (a) June 8, 2024, July 5, 2024, July 12, 2024, July 19, 2024, July 26, 2024, August 2, 2024 – Union Elks Pool, (b) July 1, 2024 – Kenilworth (Career Day Trip), (c) July 11, 2024 – Linden (Bowling Trip) and (d) August 1, 2024 – Union Sports Arena (ice skating trip), in accordance with the information available to each Board member. 

O-10.   REJECT PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM INNOVATIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING

            Reject proposal received from Innovative Supportive Services for the mental health screening in schools grant RFP.

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.      ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT

            Accept letters of resignation/retirement from the following staff, with regrets:

P-3.      APPROVE LEAVES

            Approve leaves for the following staff: 

P-4.      APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT ASBO INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE – KOON

            Approve Yolanda Koon to attend the ASBO International Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee (September 17-22, 2024) for a total cost not to exceed $2,500.00.

P-5.      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 2024-2025 school year.

P-6       APPROVE DESIGNATED PERSON – ADA/FACILITY COORDINATOR, IPM COORDINATOR AND AHERA

            Approve Yolanda Koon, School Business Administrator, and Anthony Cirella, Interim Facility Manager, as ADA/Facility Coordinator, IPM coordinator and AHERA designated person for the 2024-2025 school year at no cost to the district.

P-7.      APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – KOON

            Approve the Employment Contract of Yolanda Koon, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-8.      APPROVE INCREMENT WITHHOLDING

            Approve increment withholding for Employee #8907 for the 2024-2025 school year.

P-9.      Agenda item approved at June 11, 2024 worksession (Job Description-Manager of School-Based Clinical Services).

P-10.    APPROVE EMPLOYEES FOR REAPPOINTMENT – 2024-2025

            Approve employees on the attached list to be reappointed for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-11.    APPROVE CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL, UTTA, 11/12-MONTH UTASA AND UTEA MEMBERS HOLIDAY CALENDAR

            Approve the Central Office Personnel, UTTA, 11/12-Month UTASA and UTEA Members Holiday Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-12.    APPROVE CUSTODIAL-MAINTENANCE HOLIDAY CALENDAR

            Approve the Custodial-Maintenance Holiday Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, in accordance with the information in the hands of each Board member.

P-13.    Agenda item approved at June 11, 2024 worksession (travel and related expenses-CA LMI Summer Institute-June 23-27, 2024).

P-14.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT AASPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

            Approve Vincent Rettino to attend the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) annual conference in Seattle, Washington (October 15-18, 2024), at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00.

P-15.    APPROVE ATTENDANCE AT AASPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

            Approve Marissa McKenzie to attend the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) annual conference in Seattle, Washington (October 15-18, 2024), at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00.

P-16.    APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT – RODRIGUEZ

Approve to appoint Dr. Jose Rodriguez as Assistant Superintendent of Schools effective on or about August 26, 2024 – June 30, 2025 at an annual salary of $192,988.00 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the individual employment contract between the Township of Union Board of Education and Dr. Rodriguez as approved by the Union County Executive County Superintendent of Schools, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

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.  POLICY 1140 -AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (M)

            Approve Policy 1140 – Affirmative Action Program, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-2.  POLICY 1523 COMPREHENSIVE EQUITY PLAN (M)
    Approve Policy 1523 – Comprehensive Equity Plan, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-3.  POLICY 1530 – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (M)

            Approve Policy 1530 – Equity Employment Opportunities, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-4.  REGULATION 1530 – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (M)

            Approve Regulation 1530 – Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-5.  POLICY 1550 – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PRACTICES (M)

            Approve Policy 1550 – Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-6.  REGULATION 2200 – CURRICULUM CONTENT (M)

            Approve Regulation 2200 – Curriculum Content, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-7.  POLICY 2260 – EQUITY IN SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES (M)

            Approve Policy 2260 – Equity in School and Classroom Practices, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-8.  REGULATION 2260 – EQUITY IN SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (M)

            Approve Regulation 2260 – Equity in School and Classroom Practices Complaint Procedures, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-9.  POLICY 2411 – GUIDANCE COUNSELING (M)

            Approve Policy 2411 – Guidance Counseling, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-10.  POLICY 2423 – BILINGUAL EDUCATION (M)

            Approve Policy 2423 – Bilingual Education, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-11.  REGULATION 2423 – BILINGUAL EDUCATION (M)

            Approve Regulation 2423 – Bilingual Education, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-12.  POLICY 2431.4 – PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SPORTS-RELATED CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES (M)

            Approve Policy 2431.4 – Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-13.  REGULATION 2431.4 – PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SPORTS-RELATED CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES (M)

            Approve Regulation 2431.4 – Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-14.  POLICY 3211 – CODE OF ETHICS

            Approve Policy 3211 – Code of Ethics, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-15.  REGULATION 5440 – HONORING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT (NEW)

            Approve Regulation 5440 – Honoring Student Achievement, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-16.  POLICY 5570 - SPORTSMANSHIP

            Approve Policy 5570 - Sportsmanship, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-17.  POLICY 5750 – EQUITABLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY (M)

            Approve Policy 5750 – Equitable Educational Opportunity, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-18.  POLICY 5841 – SECRET SOCIETIES

            Approve Policy 5841 – Secret Societies, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-19.  POLICY 5842 – EQUAL ACCESS OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

            Approve Policy 5842 – Equal Access of Student Organizations, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-20.  POLICY 7610 - VANDALISM

            Approve Policy 7610 - Vandalism, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-21.  REGULATION 7610 - VANDALISM

            Approve Regulation 7610 - Vandalism, in accordance with the information available to each Board member.

POL-22.  POLICY 9323 – NOTIFICATION OF JUVENILE OFFENDER CASE DISPOSITION

            Approve Policy 9323 – Notification of Juvenile Offender Case Disposition, 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 were completed and the listed students voluntarily transferred to the district of residence:

R-2.     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 informational purposes only (no vote required): The following totals are as of the May 21, 2024 Board meeting (2023-2024 school year):

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.  Comments from Public:

22.  Executive Session

APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

            Approve to accept the Settlement Agreement in the matter of P.S. and T.S. obo F.S. v. UTBOE (OAL Docket No. EDS 10207-2023 N; Agency Ref. No. 2023-35977) as reviewed by the Board in Executive Session.

23. Adjournment: