September 28, 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 AND PRESENTATIONS
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E.1. John Geppert - HIB and BOE Responsibility
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E.2. Thank You - Holland Twp. Department of Works
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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 _XPersonnel 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 _XPending, 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:
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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 following minutes : August 17, 2021 Work Session Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Executive Session Meeting Minutes August 24, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 24, 2021 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (1) August 24, 2021 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (2) |
G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated August 31, 2021 check number NO831 in the amount of $55,259.72 and the Bill List dated September 28, 2021 check numbers 11018 thru NO441 in the amount of $861,103.66. |
G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending July 31, 2021 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 Jukly 31, 2021 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, John Trent certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20- 2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of July 31, 2021 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 the 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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G.5. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops. |
H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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J.1. Curriculum Presentation
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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 August 12, 2021 – September 17, 2021, and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). |
L.2. Approve Week of Respect - October 4-8, 2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 4-8, 2021 as Week of Respect. |
L.3. Approve School Violence Awareness Week - October 18-22, 2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 18-22, 2021 as School Violence Awareness Week. |
L.4. Approve Red Ribbon Week - October 25-30, 2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 25-30, 2021 as Red Ribbon Week. |
L.5. Approve American Education Week - November 15-19, 2021
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of November 15-19, 2021 as American Education Week. |
L.6. Approve Emergency Management and Response Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Emergency Management and Response Plan for the 2021 -2022 school year. |
L.7. 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 2021-2022 school year:
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L.8. Approve Paul J. Di Sarro Music Scholarship
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Paul J. DiSarro Music Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to be applied towards summer camp 2021.The Board recognizes and thanks the Di Sarro family for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
L.9. Approve and Accept Submission
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves and accepts the submission of ARP IDEA Application. |
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 Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year:
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M.2. Approve Staff Members for Detention
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers to act as chaperones for Detention as per the negotiated contract for the 2021-2022 school year. |
M.3. Approve of Long Term Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Hope Dell as the Long Term Substitute Teacher to begin retroactive September 13, 2021 and ending on or about December 13, 2021. Ms. Dell will be paid as follows: Regular per diem substitute rate of $110.00 per day for the first ten consecutive school days and effective on the eleventh consecutive day in the position, the rate shall be 1.3 times the regular per diem substitute rate ($143.00), and shall be retro-active to the first day. On the 31st consecutive day in the position the per diem amount will be 1/200th of Step 1 of the 2020-2021 HTEA salary guide ($263.90) (Subject to adjustment after settlement of contract) |
M.4. Approve Increase Cafeteria Aides Hours
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the increase in hours for Lana Templeton, Jessica Theesfeld and Sherry Scott as Cafeteria Aides for the 2021-2022 school year on an as needed basis retroactive to September 15, 2021. Further RESOLVED, Ms. Templeton, Ms. Theesfeld and Ms. Scott will complete timesheets for any additional time. |
M.5. Approve Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Directors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as extra and co-curricular activities directors, for the 2021/2022 school year as per negotiated contract (rate are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract) Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Volleyball: Isabella Caftro/$2,155 (Replaces Dana Stem's BOE Approval of 8/24/21) |
M.6. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Alan Harvey as a volunteer to assist Mr. Chris Croasdale (Coach) with Girls Soccer Team. |
M.7. Approve Unpaid NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Lisa Nolan's request for unpaid NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about September 7, 2021 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis. |
M.8. Approve Department Chairpersons
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as Department Chairpersons, for the 2021/2022 school year as per negotiated contract (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract): Department/Staff Member/Stipend Mathematics K-8/Stephanie Kane/$1,670 Physical Education K-8/Betsy Nush/$1,670 Science K-8/Carolyn Grundhauser/$1,670 Social Studies/Financial Literacy/Civics K-8/Sandra Ozgar/$1,670 Visual /Performing Arts/Dance K-8/Tom Welsh/$1,670 |
M.9. Approve Home Instruction
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Rosemary Carnali as Home Instruction Tutor on an as needed basis for the 2021-2022 school year at an hourly rate of $47.88 (rate subject to be adjusted after settlement of contract). |
M.10. Approve Media Center Volunteers
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following as Media Center Volunteers fo the 2021-2022 school year:
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M.11. Approve Unpaid Day
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Michael Yard for one (1) unpaid day, Monday, September 20, 2021. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following payroll check for Michael Yard will be deducted for his one (1) unpaid day for Monday, September 20, 2021. |
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 Policies and Regulations:
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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. APPROVE PRESCHOOL TUITION CONTRACTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Preschool parent paid tuition contracts and accepts the following Preschool students for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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 ________. |