2015-2016 Union Township District Goals Goal 1: Goal 2: Attain at least 50% of the MAP scores of tests taken for grades 3-8 in spring. 2016 will meet or exceed the projected achievement scores based upon spring 2015 results. Further enhance the climate of our school culture, as determined via analysis of the parent and teacher school climate surveys. 2015-2016 Union Township Board Goals Goal 1: Goal 2: Goal 3: Evaluate the Chief School Administrator in a timely and thorough manner. Align the Board of Education meeting agenda with planned decision points and annual topics. Provide training for Board of Education members regarding curriculum planning. REGULAR MEETING OF THE UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 PM IN THE LIBRARY OF THE UNION TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL ON MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017. MEETING AGENDA 1. SUNSHINE ANNOUNCEMENT Adequate notice as required by the Open-Public Meetings Act was provided on May 4, 2017 for the regular meeting by placing an advertisement in the Hunterdon County Democrat. A notice was posted in the Union Township Schools and the Union Township Municipal Building. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Marcelo DaSilva Gary Minsavage Jennifer Sigler Michael Fariello Jeffrey Monsell James Teipel Magnus Gustafsson Lou Palma John Zengel 4. PRESENTATIONS/ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT 5. CORRESPONDENCE 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS NO. 1 7. EDUCATION May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 19
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION NO. 1 9. PERSONNEL/POLICY 10. FINANCE 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS NO. 2 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION NO. 2 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. MINUTES/EXECUTIVE MINUTES 15. ADJOURNMENT May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 19
EDUCATION / SPECIAL / GIFT & TALENTED Chairperson Comments/Committee Report: The Education Committee did not meet in May 2017. No agenda items were put forth by the Education Committee. May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 19
EXECUTIVE SESSION NO. 1 Motion Made By, Seconded By To enter closed session. The Board will hold an executive session this evening for the purpose of discussing personnel issues. Minutes taken at such meetings shall remain confidential only so long as their publication would defeat the purpose of the executive session. That such a meeting will be or was held shall be recorded in the minutes of the preceding or subsequent regular meeting. Board members and other persons attending the session shall not disclose the topics or details of discussion at executive session. Entered closed session at pm. Motion By Voice Vote Motion Made By, Seconded By To enter open session at pm. Motion By Voice Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 19
PERSONNEL Chairperson Comments/Committee Report: The Personnel Committee met on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. James Teipel, Chairperson, Present Jennifer Sigler, Present Dr. Edward Hoffman, Present John Zengel, Present P1 Motion Made By, Seconded by Motion to amend the Consultant Agreement with Joyce Goode (BA) to add not to exceed thirty (30) days, instead of not to exceed ten (10) days at $460/day through June 30, 2017. Motion By Roll Call Vote P2 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve the Grievance Resolution with UTEA, Lauri Kilyk, regarding her placement on the salary guide, move from Step 7, BA+15 to Step 8, BA+15. P3 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve Business Administrator s employment contract with county for Joyce A. Goode, July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Motion By Roll Call Vote P4 Motion to appoint Edward Hoffman as Interim Board Secretary, May 3 through May 22, 2017. Motion By Roll Call Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 19
P5 Motion to appoint Joyce A. Goode as Interim Board Secretary, effective May 23, 2017. Motion By Roll Call Vote P6 Motion to approve Kelly Cross from long-term substitute to regular substitute, changing her pay from Step 1, BA to regular substitute pay as of May 30, 2017. Motion By Roll Call Vote P7 Motion to appoint Kelly Cross as Special Education Teacher, Step 3, BA+30 ($51,344) for 2017 2018 school year. Motion By Roll Call Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 19
POLICY Chairperson Comments/Committee Report: The Policy Committee did not meet in May 2017. No agenda items were put forth by the Policy Committee. PP1 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion By May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 7 of 19
FINANCE / TRANSPORTATION / PHYSICAL PLANT Chairperson Comments/Committee Report: The Finance Committee met on May 16, 2017 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Those present were Mr. Fariello, Mr. Minsavage, Mr. DaSilva, Mr. Monsell, Ms. Goode, and Dr. Hoffman. THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: F1 To accept the Business Administrator s certification that the financial reports of the Board Secretary ending March 31, 2017, and are in balance and that the Superintendent recommends, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12, that the Board of Education certify that as of these reports, sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of this fiscal year. Motion By Roll Call Vote F2 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve the May 2017 Transfer Report. Motion By Roll Call Vote F3 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve the bill list for April 25, 2017 through June 1, 2017($818,870.33). Motion By Roll Call Vote F4 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve the Board President to sign the Payrolls for April 30, 2017 and May 15, 2017. Motion By Roll Call Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 8 of 19
F5 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve Technology Support Services Agreement ($1302.00 monthly) with Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission for 2017 2018 school year. Motion By Roll Call Vote F6 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve Shared Services Contract for Transportation Services with Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education for 2017 2018 school year. Motion By Roll Call Vote F7 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve tuition reimbursement for Bernard Karmondi for Preventive Maintenance ($560) and Financial Management and Purchasing ($482) at Rutgers University. Motion By Roll Call Vote F8 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve Follet License Renewal and Hosting with Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (Destiny License $1,100, Hosting $300 Annual Patron Update $750) for $2,150 for 2017 2018 school year. Motion By Roll Call Vote F9 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve Shared Services Agreement with Clinton Township Board of Education for Home ABA Services & Consultation ($45.02 per hour for BCBA and $52.74 for Special Education Teacher) from March 27 June 30, 2017. Motion By Roll Call Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 9 of 19
F10 Motion Made By, Seconded By. Motion to approve Teacher Assistant Services at $25/hr., plus benefits or opt-out cost with Hunterdon County Education Services Commission from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Motion By Roll Call Vote F11 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve graduate course (Positive Behavior Supports for Students with Extreme Behaviors Summer 2017) for Erin Casellini for $2,659.51. Motion By Roll Call Vote F12 Motion to approve graduate course (Seminar in Collaboration, Consultation and Inclusive Classroom Fall 2017) for Debra Hager for $2,370. F13 Motion to approve graduate course (Internship M. Ed in Educational Leadership Summer 2017) for Lauri Kilyk for $735.00. F14 Motion to approve graduate course (Law and Policy Summer 2017) for Lauri Kilyk for $735.00. May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 10 of 19
F15 Motion to approve mandatory one-day educational training (Inter-rater Reliability) on July 18, 2017 in Piscataway, NJ (Stronge & Associates) for Nicholas Diaz, Frances Suchovic and Laura Marchese in the amount $465.00. F16 Motion to approve Nursing Services Contract ($60/hr. for RN services, $50/hr. for LPN services) with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for 2017 2018 school year. F17 Motion to approve Nursing Services Contract for TD #33-4533 ($54/hr. for RN services, $44.50/hr. for LPN services) with Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for 2017 2018 school year. F18 Motion to approve renewal of contract with Maschio s Food Services, Inc. for food service for the 2017 2018 school year with a management fee of $7,176.00 and a guarantee revenue of $7,000. F19 Motion to approve renewal rates for MetLife Dental benefits (Employee Only $51.19, Employee+1 Dependent $98.70, Employee+ Family $165.47), no increase. May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 11 of 19
F20 Motion to approve Strauss Esmay Associates subscription services (policy alerts, ELANOnline access) for 2017 2018 school year in the amount of $2,495.00. F21 The Superintendent, and Principal recommend and the Board do hereby designate the School Business Administrator as the person responsible for the investment of school funds for the 2017-2018 school year. F22 To authorize the following signatures on the accounts maintained by the Board of Education for the 2017-2017 school year, as listed: Flex Spending (1 required) Maintenance Reserve (2 required) Capital Reserve (2 required) Emergency Reserve (2 required) General Fund (3 required) Payroll (2 required) Board President Board President Board President Board President Treasurer Board President Treasurer Agency (1 required) May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 12 of 19
Student Activities (2 required) Unemployment (1 required) Investments (1 required) Building Fund (3 required) Cafeteria (2 required) Superintendent Superintendent Board President Board President F23 To empower the Superintendent and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to implement the budget pursuant to Title 18A and N.J.A.C.6 and policies and regulations of the State Board and Local Board. F24 The Superintendent and the Business Administrator recommends and the Board does hereby approve the following Disability Providers: Prudential and All State May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 13 of 19
F25 To approve immediately payment for monthly bills upon receipt with business administrator s and superintendent s approval prior to bill list review by full board. This list would include: Amerihealth, Centric Insurance, Century Link/ local /long distance, Compass Energy Services, Elizabethtown Gas, JCP&L, MetLife, Municipal Capital, Premier Disposal, Verizon Wireless & Kenneth Yudichack. F26 Motion to approve preschool tuition of $350.00 per month, no increase, for the 2017 2018 school year. F27 Motion to approve Tiger Care Before and After Program/Cub Care Preschool Wrap Around Program registration/tuition rates for the 2017 2018 school year, no increase (see attached list for rates). May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 14 of 19
EXECUTIVE SESSON NO. 2 Motion Made By, Seconded By To enter closed session. The Board will hold an executive session this evening for the purpose of discussing legal and contract matters. Minutes taken at such meetings shall remain confidential only so long as their publication would defeat the purpose of the executive session. That such a meeting will be or was held shall be recorded in the minutes of the preceding or subsequent regular meeting. Board members and other persons attending the session shall not disclose the topics or details of discussion at executive session. Motion Made By, Seconded By Entered closed session at pm. Motion By Voice Vote Motion Made By, Seconded By To enter open session at pm. Motion By Voice Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 15 of 19
OTHER BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT: Note: Employment of personnel contained in these resolutions in this section are provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with P.L.1986, C.116 and approval of the submission of the Application for Emergent Hire. NONE OB1 Motion Made By Seconded By Motion By Roll Call Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 16 of 19
REGULAR & EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES M1 _ Motion to approve the regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2017. Motion By Roll Call Vote M2 Motion Made By, Seconded By Motion to approve the First & Second Executive Session Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2017 Motion By Roll Call Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 17 of 19
ADJOURNMENT Motion Made By Seconded By To adjourn at pm. Motion By Voice Vote Respectfully Submitted, Edward Hoffman Interim Board Secretary Gary Minsavage Board President May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 18 of 19
ADDENDUM TO OTHER BUSINESS OB1 Motion Made By Seconded By Motion to approve the submission of Safety Grant to NJSBIG by Joyce Goode. Motion By Roll Call Vote OB2 Motion Made By Seconded By Motion to approve Millie Wingler as Home Instructor at $30 per hour for the remainder of the school year. Motion By Roll Call Vote OB3 Motion Made By Seconded By Motion to approve the submission of SRSA grant application. Motion By Roll Call Vote May 22, 2017 Meeting Agenda Page 19 of 19