MORRIS-UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION
340 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
Board of Education Meeting
November 17, 2016
REVISED AGENDA
I.
II.
CALL TO ORDER
OPENING STATEMENT
This is a public meeting of the Board of Education of the MorrisUnion Jointure Commission. Adequate notice of this meeting has
been given in accordance with PL1975, Chapter 231, in that a
special notice was made in conformance with Section 13 of the Act.
III.
FLAG SALUTE
IV.
ROLL CALL
Dr. Edwin Acevedo, Long Hill Township
Dr. Marilyn Birnbaum, Cranford
Dr. Christine Burton, Millburn
Mr. June Chang, Summit
Mr. Michael A. Davino, Springfield
Dr. Margaret Dolan, Westfield
Ms. Jennifer Fano, Randolph Township
Mr. Pedro Garrido, Roselle Park
Mr. Edward Grande, Clark
Dr. Margaret Hayes, Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Ms. Elizabeth Jewett, Watchung Hills Regional High School
Dr. Michael LaSusa, School District of the Chathams
Dr. Nancy Lubarsky, Mountainside
Mr. Nick Markarian, Bernards Township
Dr. David Miceli, New Providence
Dr. Matthew Mingle, Warren Township
Dr. John Ramos, School District of South Orange-Maplewood
Ms. Judith Rattner, Berkeley Heights
Dr. Barbara Resko, Watchung Borough
Dr. Michael A. Rossi, Madison
Dr. René T. Rovtar, Montville Township
Mr. Jeffrey Rutzky, West Orange
Mr. Matthew Spelker, Harding Township
Ms. Christina Steffner, Livingston
Mr. Gregory A. Tatum, Township of Union
Dr. Thomas W. Tramaglini, Kenilworth
Dr. Melissa Varley, Florham Park
Dr. Gina Villani, Clinton Township
Dr. Frances Wood, Somerset Hills
V.
VI.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Move the approval and adoption of the Minutes of the October 13,
2016 Board of Education meeting.
{Attachment M 1}
VII.
AWARD PRESENTATION
A.
2016 Exemplary Elementary Educator Recognition Program
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education
selected Heather Anthony, Teacher of the Handicapped/
Students with Disabilities, DLC – Warren, as a 2016
Exemplary Elementary Educator, and
WHEREAS, Heather Anthony has demonstrated her ability to
inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn,
and
WHEREAS, Heather Anthony has a clear vision for quality
teaching and learning, and
WHEREAS, Heather Anthony
knowledge and skills, and
has
exhibited
strong
WHEREAS, Heather Anthony is valued by her school and
community, and
NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Education and the Administration commend Heather
Anthony for her outstanding qualities and her high caliber of
services and,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education
and Administration enthusiastically approve and support the
selection of Heather Anthony for the 2016 Exemplary
Elementary Educator Recognition Program.
VIII.
CLOSED SESSION
Move the adoption of the following resolution:
This body shall, following completion of the above agenda items,
discuss in closed session, pursuant to Section 7B of the Open
Public Meetings Act, specific matters which may generally be
described as follows:
HIB Investigation
The minutes of the discussion in closed session of aforementioned
matters may be disclosed to the public on or after final
determination of action has been reached.
IX.
X.
BOARD PRESENTATIONS
A.
Audit Presentation
Lerch, Vinci & Higgins
B.
Reconfiguration of the DLCs
William Bannister, Project Architect, Parette Somjen Architects
FINANCE
A.
Move the approval of the attached 2016 – 2017 Budget
Appropriation Transfers for September 1, 2016 through
September 30, 2016.
{Attachment F 1}
B.
Ratification of the actions of the School Board Secretary who
paid bills and met financial obligations for September 1,
2016 through September 30, 2016.
Move to ratify the action of the School Board Secretary of the
Morris-Union Jointure Commission who paid bills and met
financial obligations with respect to the attached bill lists
and General Account, effective September 1, 2016 through
September 30, 2016 pursuant to the action of the Morris3
Union Jointure Commission Board of Education October 13,
2016.
{Attachment F 2}
C.
Move the approval and authorization of the School Board
Secretary to pay bills and meet financial obligations for
November 18, 2016 through December 15, 2016.
D.
Move the acceptance of the report of the School Board
Secretary and the report of the Treasurer of School Moneys
through September 30, 2016.
{Attachment F 3}
E.
Resolved: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, we certify
that as of September 30, 2016, after review of the secretary’s
monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon
consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the
best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been
overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.2(c) and that
sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial
obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
{Attachment F 4}
F.
Move to approve an increase of $299,855.00 to the 2016 –
2017 budget, adjusting the budget from $31,658,372.00 to
$31,958,227.00 as follows:
Preparing Students with IEPs for Life Grant
(Year 1 of 3 Year Grant)
$299,855.00
{Attachment F 5}
G.
Move to approve the Aquatic Center Use Agreement between
the Morris-Union Jointure Commission and Mt. Bethel Village
for use of the Tokash Aquatic Center located at the DLC –
Warren facility from February 6, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
{Attachment F 6}
H.
Move to approve the route cost adjustments for the 2016 –
2017 transportation contracts.
{Attachment F 7}
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I.
Move to approve the following transportation contracts for
the 2016 – 2017 Regular School Year Program:
Route#
N/A
908
902
Sending District
Start Date
Total
Bernards Township 10/4-10/5/16 $1,259.74
Madison
10/19/2016
$23,614.92
Westfield
10/5/2016
$41,045.13
J.
Move the acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report of the Morris-Union Jointure Commission for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 with no recommendations.
K.
Review of Cash Flow Analysis, July 1, 2016 through
September 30, 2016.
{Attachment FR 1}
L.
Review of Administrative Expenditure Reports through
September 30, 2016.
{Attachment FR 2}
XI.
ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION
A.
Move to approve the attendance at conferences requested by
staff members as listed on the attached Request for
Attendance at Conference Report.
{Attachment AO 1}
B.
Move that the Morris-Union Jointure Commission Board of
Education approve the participation in the Alliance for
Competitive Telecommunications (ACT) with the Educational
Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) and the New
Jersey Association of School of Business Officials (NJASBO)
for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022.
{Attachment AO 2}
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C.
Move the approval to accept the “Preparing Students with IEPs
for Life in the Community, Integrated Employment, and PostSecondary Success” grant in the amount of $299,855.00,
beginning September 19, 2016 through August 31, 2017 (Year
1 of 3 Year Grant).
{Attachment AO 3}
D.
Move to approve the School Bus Emergency Evacuation
Drills for DLC – New Providence (in accordance with N.J.A.C.
6A:27-11.2):
On October 4, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – New
Providence, 330 Central Avenue, New Providence, New
Jersey, participated in bus emergency evacuation drills. The
drills took place in front of the school and included Routes
CS342, CS393, DLCN05Q, CS331, and CS226. Dr. Julie
Gardner supervised the drills.
On October 5, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – New
Providence, 330 Central Avenue, New Providence, New
Jersey, participated in bus emergency evacuation drills. The
drills took place in front of the school and included Routes
CS284, DLCN02, E0423, and MU921. Dr. Julie Gardner
supervised the drills.
On October 7, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – New
Providence, 330 Central Avenue, New Providence, New
Jersey, participated in bus emergency evacuation drills. The
drill took place in front of the school and included Route
CS470. Dr. Julie Gardner supervised the drill.
On October 11, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – New
Providence, 330 Central Avenue, New Providence, New
Jersey, participated in bus emergency evacuation drills. The
drills took place in front of the school and included Routes
MUJC925, 7155, S106, CS402, E321, 94A+B, 200, and
135B. Dr. Julie Gardner supervised the drills.
On October 12, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – New
Providence, 330 Central Avenue, New Providence, New
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Jersey, participated in bus emergency evacuation drills. The
drills took place in front of the school and included Routes
CS140, E151, and CS364. Dr. Julie Gardner supervised the
drills.
E.
Move to approve the School Bus Emergency Evacuation
Drills for DLC – Warren (in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:2711.2):
On October 17, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – Warren,
217 Mountain View Road, Warren, New Jersey, participated
in bus emergency evacuation drills. The drills took place in
front of the school and included Routes 605, CE514-1, 9183,
CE513, CS-45, 405F, CS279U, 7017, E424, 1844, CS-396,
The Learning Center, 3019, 5437, CE514-2, 447, CS228,
CS-180, 8, 1714, 712, CE631, CS-028, DLCW01Q, and CS76. Terry Bischak supervised the drills.
On October 19, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – Warren,
217 Mountain View Road, Warren, New Jersey, participated
in bus emergency evacuation drills. The drills took place in
front of the school and included Routes CS5274, 1056,
1307, Linden BOE, and 105. Terry Bischak supervised the
drills.
On October 25, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – Warren,
217 Mountain View Road, Warren, New Jersey, participated
in bus emergency evacuation drills. The drill took place in
front of the school and included Route 929. Terry Bischak
supervised the drill.
On October 26, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – Warren,
217 Mountain View Road, Warren, New Jersey, participated
in bus emergency evacuation drills. The drills took place in
front of the school and included Routes CS-421, Q1764,
E357, CS-349, 16, CS-344, FDLK, CS270, DLC, 4352,
CS658, DLC102, WD-FDLK, MU958, 4037, DLC, 984, DLC,
7492, 1034, CS277, 982, E244, UC-C5530, MU944, 08,
0805R, CS235, DLC, 6702, 17035, CS118, 6703, 207, 986,
DLW2, 1714, 306, MU983, 436-EC, and Q047. Terry
Bischak supervised the drills.
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On October 27, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – Warren,
217 Mountain View Road, Warren, New Jersey, participated
in bus emergency evacuation drills. The drills took place in
front of the school and included Routes 7524 and 6145.
Terry Bischak supervised the drills.
On October 28, 2016, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., all
students in the Developmental Learning Center – Warren,
217 Mountain View Road, Warren, New Jersey, participated
in bus emergency evacuation drills. The drills took place in
front of the school and included Routes S-585 and 983.
Terry Bischak supervised the drills.
XII.
STAFF APPOINTMENTS 2016 – 2017
A.
Move the appointment of the following staff member(s) for
the 2016 – 2017 school year:
1.
Megan Brady will serve as Teacher Assistant, DLC –
Warren, 1.0 FTE, BA, Step 1, $21,008.95 (Base:
$30,670.00), effective November 7, 2016 through
June 30, 2017 (existing position).
2.
Lavoy Lawson will serve as School Bus Driver with air
brake endorsement, Transportation, as needed, at a
rate of $16.75 per hour, effective October 18, 2016
through June 30, 2017 (existing position).
3.
Ryan Mullins will serve as Job Coach, DLC – New
Providence, .4 FTE, HS, $8,640.00 (Base: $10,800.00),
effective November 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017
(existing position).
4.
Stella Oleforo will serve as School Bus Attendant,
Transportation, as needed, at a rate of $13.00 per
hour, effective October 18, 2016 through June 30,
2017 (existing position).
5.
Michael Pacio will serve as School Bus Attendant,
Transportation, as needed, at a rate of $13.00 per
hour, effective November 4, 2016 through June 30,
2017 (existing position).
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6.
Teresa Sacca will serve as School Nurse, DLC –
Warren, .32 FTE, BS, Step 1, $12,683.04 (Base:
$48,042.00), effective October 26, 2016 through
June 30, 2017 (existing position).
7.
Arielle West will serve as Teacher Assistant, DLC –
Warren, 1.0 FTE, BA, Step 1, $26,069.50 (Base:
$30,670.00), effective October 17, 2016 through
June 30, 2017 (existing position).
{Attachment HR 1}
B.
C.
Move the approval of additional positions for the following
staff member(s) for the 2016 – 2017 school year:
1.
Catherine Biddulph will serve as ABA Home-Based
Teacher Assistant, as needed, at a rate of $44.18 per
hour (in addition to the salaried contract), effective
October 6, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (existing
position).
2.
Manuel Gomez will serve as Certified Teacher
Assistant Substitute, as needed, at a rate of $50.00
per day (in addition to the salaried contract), effective
November 7, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (existing
position).
3.
Manuel Gomez will serve as Certified Teacher
Assistant Substitute, as needed, at a rate of $6.67 per
hour (in addition to the salaried contract), effective
November 7, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (existing
position).
Move the approval of the change in status for the following
staff member(s) for the 2016 – 2017 school year:
1.
Mara Bergman, from Teacher Assistant, DLC – New
Providence to Temporary Short-term Leave
Replacement Teacher of Students with Disabilities,
DLC – Warren, 1.0 FTE, BA, Step 1, $7,206.30 (Base:
$48,042.00), effective October 17, 2016 through
November 30, 2016 (existing position).
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D.
2.
Ashley Gonzalez, from Teacher Assistant to Teacher of
Students with Disabilities, DLC – Warren, 1.0 FTE,
BA+30MA, Step 1, $45,239.55 (Base: $53,223.00),
effective October 17, 2016 through June 30, 2017
(new position).
3.
Michael Jaghab, from Teacher Assistant to Temporary
Short-term Leave Replacement Teacher of Students
with Disabilities, DLC – New Providence, 1.0 FTE, BA,
Step 1, $4,804.20 (Base: $48,042.00), effective
November 1, 2016 through November 30, 2016
(existing position).
4.
Ji Yoon Jong, from Paraprofessional to Teacher
Assistant, DLC – Warren, 1.0 FTE, BA, Step 1,
$24,536.00 (Base: $30,670.00), effective November 1,
2016 through June 30, 2017 (existing position).
5.
Robert Mauriello, from Teacher Assistant to Temporary
Short-term Leave Replacement Teacher of Students
with Disabilities, DLC – Warren, 1.0 FTE, BA+30, Step
1, $7,156.70 (Base: $51,119.00), effective October 20,
2016 through November 30, 2016 (existing position).
6.
Kim Spurlock, from Teacher of the Handicapped/
Behavior Specialist, .8 FTE, to Teacher of the
Handicapped, Field, 1.0 FTE, BA+60MA, Step Off
Guide, $70,474.35 (Base: $82,911.00), effective
October 17, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (NJ DOE
Grant, “Preparing Students with IEPs for Life in the
Community, Integrated Employment, and Post-School
Success”).
7.
Christina Vinci, from Teacher Assistant to Temporary
Short-term Leave Replacement Teacher of Students
with Disabilities, DLC – Warren, 1.0 FTE, BA, Step 1,
$6,005.25 (Base: $48,042.00), effective October 25,
2016 through November 30, 2016 (existing position).
Move the approval of the change in location for the following
staff member(s) for the 2016 – 2017 school year:
1.
Mara Bergman, Teacher Assistant, from DLC – New
Providence to Temporary Short-term Leave
Replacement Teacher of Students with Disabilities,
DLC – Warren, effective October 17, 2016.
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E.
2.
Matthew Fernandez, Teacher of Students with
Disabilities/Behavior Specialist, from DLC – New
Providence to DLC – New Providence/Field (South
Orange/Maplewood), effective October 3, 2016.
3.
Matthew MacDougall, Transition Coordinator, from
DLC – Warren to Field (NJ DOE Grant, “Preparing
Students with IEPs for Life in the Community,
Integrated Employment, and Post-School Success”),
effective October 17, 2016.
4.
Kim Spurlock from Teacher of the Handicapped/
Behavior Specialist, DLC – Warren to Teacher of the
Handicapped, Field (NJ DOE Grant, “Preparing
Students with IEPs for Life in the Community,
Integrated Employment, and Post-School Success”),
effective October 17, 2016.
Move the approval of the mentors and mentoring fee to be
paid by the provisional teachers as identified for the 2016 –
2017 school year.
{Attachment HR 2}
XIII.
PERSONNEL ACTION
A.
Move the approval of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the continuing expansion of the Developmental
Learning Centers requires that the Morris-Union Jointure
Commission hire certified and noncertified staff on an
emergent basis, prior to the completion of the criminal history
record check by the Commissioner of Education; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq. provides for the
emergent hiring of employees for a period not to exceed three
months, pending completion of a criminal history records
check by the Commissioner of Education; and
WHEREAS, all new employed certified and noncertified
candidates for employment have provided attestation that
they have not been convicted of any disqualifying crime
pursuant to the provision of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq.,
N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq.;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Morris-Union
Jointure Commission Board of Education approves the within
Authorization for Emergent Hiring Pending Completion of
Criminal History Check and accompanying roster of
candidates for employment.
{Attachment HR 3}
B.
C.
Notification of family leave under FMLA for the following staff
member(s):
1.
Carmen Canales, School Bus Attendant,
Transportation, from November 2, 2016 through
December 14, 2016 (with health benefits from
November 2, 2016 through December 14, 2016).
2.
Theresa D’Antonio, Teacher of the Handicapped, DLC –
Warren, from September 27, 2016 through
November 26, 2016 (with health benefits from
September 27, 2016 through November 26, 2016).
3.
Katelyn Sowden, Teacher Assistant, DLC – Warren,
from October 1, 2016 through October 18, 2016 (with
health benefits from October 1, 2016 through
October 18, 2016).
4.
Allyson Tullo, Teacher of the Handicapped, DLC –
Warren, from October 20, 2016 through January 30,
2017 (with health benefits from October 20, 2016
through January 30, 2017).
Notification of family leave under FLA for the following staff
member(s):
1.
Maria Brito, School Bus Driver, Transportation, from
September 26, 2016 through November 20, 2016 (with
health benefits from September 26, 2016 through
November 20, 2016).
2.
Samantha Esnes, Teacher Assistant, DLC – Warren,
from October 19, 2016 through January 25, 2017
(with health benefits from October 19, 2016 through
January 25, 2017).
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3.
D.
E.
Amanda Rosen, Speech/Language Specialist, DLC –
Warren, from October 14, 2016 through January 20,
2017 (with health benefits from October 14, 2016
through January 20, 2017).
Move the approval of uncompensated leave for the following
staff member(s):
1.
Maria Madalena Gaspar, School Bus Attendant,
Transportation, from October 8, 2016 through
January 31, 2017 (with no health benefits from
November 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017).
2.
Lisa Kranz, School Bus Attendant, Transportation,
from September 1, 2016 through March 1, 2017 (with
no health benefits from September 1, 2016 through
March 31, 2017).
3.
Kristen Sankus, Teacher of Students with Disabilities,
DLC – Warren, from December 12, 2016 through
April 5, 2017 (with no benefits from January 1, 2017
through April 30, 2017).
Move the approval to terminate the employment of the
nontenured, noncertified staff member identified in the
memorandum attached, in the hands of each Board of
Education member and on file in the office of the Board
Secretary, effective November 6, 2016.
{To be distributed}
XIV.
RESIGNATION
1.
Marisa Aspell, Teacher Assistant, DLC – Warren, effective
November 28, 2016.
2.
Jane Karpenski, Teacher Assistant, DLC – Warren, effective
November 30, 2016 (due to retirement).
3.
Gwendolyn Lee, School Bus Attendant, Transportation,
effective September 29, 2016.
4.
Kendall McCombs, Teacher Assistant, DLC – Warren,
effective November 18, 2016.
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5.
XV.
Beata Wilczynski, Teacher Assistant, DLC – Warren, effective
October 31, 2016.
POLICY
A.
Move to accept on the first reading the following policies and
regulations:
#0163
#1220
#1310
#3125
#3240
#R3240
#R5330
#5339
#8441
#R8441
#8630
#R8630
Quorum (Bylaws)
Employment of Chief School Administrator
(Administration)
Employment of School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary (Administration)
Employment of Teaching Staff Members
(Teaching Staff Members)
Professional Development for Teachers and
School Leaders (Teaching Staff Members)
Professional Development for Teachers and
School Leaders (Teaching Staff Members)
Administration of Medication (Students)
Screening for Dyslexia (Students)
Care of Injured and Ill Person (Operations)
Care of Injured and Ill Person (Operations)
Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility (Operations)
Emergency School Bus Procedures (Operations)
{Attachment PO 1}
B.
Move to abolish the following policies:
#1320
#3244
Duties of Business Manager (Administration)
In-Service Training (Teaching Staff Members)
{Attachment PO 2}
XVI.
XVII.
NEW BUSINESS
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A.
Congratulations to Renè Rovtar for being named the 2016 –
2017 Morris County Superintendent of the Year!
B.
Congratulations to Michael Davino for being named the 2016
– 2017 Union County Superintendent of the Year!
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XVIII.
XIX.
C.
Congratulations to Margaret Dolan for her article, “Preparing
Students for an Ever-Changing World,” which is featured in
On Target, an online publication of the New Jersey
Association of School Administrators.
D.
“Holiday Express” at the DLC – Warren on November 18,
2016 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
THE MUJC WISHES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS A
WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!
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