February 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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B. FLAG SALUTE
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C. WELCOME
Description:
Welcome to a meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland. Please be advised that this and all meetings of the Board are open to the public and media, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975); and that advance notice as required therein has been provided. This is a regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland at which formal action may be taken. The public will have an opportunity to be heard as indicated on the Agenda, at points in the meeting provided for the public to address the Board.
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D. ROLL CALL
Davis___ Hackmann___ Hance___ McGuire___ Muller___ Schilder__ Walker___ |
E. CORRESPONDENCE
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F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property __Personnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security __Collective Bargaining __Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
F.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
F.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows:
Description:
Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of January 26th, 2021 and the Executive Session minutes of January 26th, 2021. |
G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the bill list dated 1/31/21 check numbers N0129 and N0428 in the amount of $316,829.05 and the bill list dated 2/23/2021 check numbers NO212 thru 10612 in the amount of $687,258.33. |
G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending December 31, 2020 as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1. 2) To accept the Holland Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Stephanie Snyder, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the months ending December 31, 2020 and she recommends in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 3) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, Brian McCarthy certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20- 2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of December 31, 2020 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year |
G.4. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.
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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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L. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for January 22, 2021 - February 12, 2021 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
L.2. Approve 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2021-2022 school year calendar. |
L.3. Approve FY22 (2021-2022) Preschool Tuition Rates
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following tuition rates for FY22. •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Full-Time): $5,500 or $550 per month. •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Full-time) Qualified Reduced Lunch: $2,750 or $275 per month •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Full-time) Qualified Fee Lunch: $1,375 or $137.50 per month •Preschool (Non Resident) Regular Program (Full-Time): $6,000 or $600 per month. •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Part-Time): $2,500 or $250 per month. •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Part-Time) Qualified Reduced Lunch: $1,250 or $125 per month •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Part-time) Qualified Free Lunch: $625 or $62.50 per month •Preschool (Non Resident) Regular Program (Part-Time): $2,750 or $275 per month. •Preschool (Resident) Sibling Discount of 10% for second or additionally enrolled siblings |
L.4. Approve Hearts and Hands Professional Development & Educational Consulting, LLC
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintedent the Holalnd Township Board of Eduction aproves Hearts and Hands Professional Development & Education Consulting, LLC Consulting Services to provide Professional Development in Social Emotional Learning through workshop sessions not to exceed $10,000.00 for the 2020/2021 school year. |
M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
M.1. Approve Cafeteria Aide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Amber Ritchlin (pending criminal history) as a Cafeteria Aide for the 2020-2021 school year working Monday - Friday 2 hours and 25 minutes daily) at a rate of $7,297 (prorated) per year. Ms. Ritchlin's start date will be on or about March 1, 2021. |
M.2. Approve Home Instruction
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Rosemary Carnali (Pending Criminial History) as Home Instruction Tutor for student #21040, for a total of 5 hours per week at an hourly rate of $47.88 beginning retroactive to February 1, 2021 with an end date to be determined. |
M.3. Approve Unpaid NJFLA/NJFLI Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Joelle Pursell's request for unpaid NJFLA leave (New Jersey Family Leave Act) utilizing NJFLI (New Jersey Federal Leave Insurance) beginning on or about retroactive to February 1, 2021 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis. |
M.4. Amend January 26, 2021 Custodian Approval
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education amends the salary approval of Mr. Michael Yard as a Full Time Custodian effective January 27, 2021. Mr. Yard will be placed on Step 2 ($40,390 - prorated) of the custodian salary guide and in addition will receive a 4% ($1,616) shift differential for working second shift. |
M.5. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Rheana McNair as Special Education Teacher to begin March 1, 2021. FURTHER RESOLVED Mrs. McNair will be placed on Step 8BA +15 with a salary of $57,215 (prorated). |
M.6. Approve Unpaid Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Allison Nickel's request for unpaid leave beginning on or about May 3, 2021 until the end of the 2020/2021 school year. |
M.7. Approve Maternity Leave/NJ Family Leave Insurance Program/FMLA/NJ Family Leave Act
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Jenna Langston's maternity leave utilizing FMLA starting on or about May 5, 2021 through end of school year. Mrs. Langston will utilize eleven (11) sick days, one (1) Personal Day and one (1) Family Illness Days starting on or about April 19, 2021. FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Jenna Langston's NJFLA leave request utilizing New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program to begin on or about August 24, 2021 for the maximum 12 weeks. |
M.8. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Christian Semenowitz as Special Education Teacher to begin as soon as he is released from his current district. FURTHER RESOLVED Mr. Semenowitz will be placed on Step 7BA +15 with a salary of $55,865 (prorated). |
N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote:Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
N.1. Approve First Reading of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Policy:
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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
O.1. Accept the 2019-2020 Annual CAFR / Financial Audit
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Financial Audit for the fiscal year ending 6/30/2020, as prepared by the firm Suplee, Clooney & Company, and acknowledge that there were no findings or recommendations. |
O.2. Rescind approval of agenda item O.3 (Approve FY21 Tuition Contract and Personal Aide Contract with Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf) from 11/20/2020 Board meeting.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the approval of the tuition contract (only) from the Marie H. Katzenbach School of the Deaf approved at the 11/20/2021 Board meeting. |
O.3. Approve FY21 Tuition Contract with Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY21 tuition contract for SID #7875264920 to attend the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf. The annual cost for the tuition is $54,556.00 |
O.4. Approve Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC) contract for Teacher as requested by the Public School District.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves contract with HCESC to provide a Teacher as requested by the Public School District for an annual cost of $65,000 plus Benefits. |
O.5. Approve intent to extend Maschio's Food Service contract for 6th year
Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves intent to renew Maschio's Food Service contract for an additional year starting 7/1/2021 and ending 6/30/2022. |
O.6. Approve Professional Services
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves professional services provided by the following for the 2021-2021 school year:
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
Description:
The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167. At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length.
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R. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property __Personnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security __Collective Bargaining __Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
S. ADJOURNMENT
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S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |