January 26, 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
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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___ |
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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 _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 __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. |
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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 _________. |
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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 __________. |
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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___ |
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of December 22, 2020 and Executive minutes of December 22, 2020 and the Annual Reorganization meeting minutes of Janauary 5, 2021. |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated December 31, 2020 check numbers NO425 in the amount of $308,081.95 and the Bill List dated January 26, 2021 check numbers NO426 thru NO427 in the amount of $695,410.33. |
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G.3. Finance (This report will not be available until the February meeting)
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 over expended 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 |
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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___ |
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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 December 11, 2020 - January 21, 2021 and affirms the actions of the administration. (2 investigation, 1 found to be HIB). |
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L.2. Approve Superintendent's Student Safety Data System Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Student Safety Data System Report for September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. |
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L.3. Accept Holland Township Environmental Commission Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Holland Township Environmental Commission donation of 8 boxes of hand sanitizers. The Board recognizes and thanks the Holland Township Environmental Commission for the continued and generous support to our school district. |
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L.4. Approve Self Contained Middle School Classroom
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the creation of a Self Contained Emotional Support Middle School Classroom. |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
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M.1. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Debbie Flood (Paraprofessional) effective June 30, 2021 for purposes of retirement. |
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M.2. 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 2020/2021 school year as per negotiated contract: Position/Staff Members/Stipend
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M.3. Approve Custodian
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Michael Yard as a Full Time Custodian effective January 27, 2021. Mr. Yard will be placed on Step 1 ($39,640 - prorated) of the custodian salary guide and in addition will receive a 4% shift differential for working second shift. |
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M.4. Approve Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Sarah Tainow's movement on the salary guide from 20 MA ($77,513) to 20 MA +30 ($79,875) effective February 1, 2021 as per HTEA Contract. |
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M.5. 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 Megan Monti's maternity leave utilizing New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program/NJFMLA/FMLA request starting on or about March 4, 2021 through on or about June 4, 2021. Mrs. Monti will utilize all her Paid Sick Days (25), Paid Personal Time (3) and Paid Family Illness Days (3) prior beginning January 19, 2021. |
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M.6. Permission to Hire
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Eduction grants the Superintnendent permission to hire the following positions:
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M.7. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Craig Lerch (Vocal Music Teacher) effective June 30, 2021 for purposes of retirement. |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote:Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
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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___ |
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O.1. Accept Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant (State Aid)
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant (State Aid) in the amount of $15,612. The funds were expensed for Cleaning, Sanitizing, PPE supplies, and HVAC filters. |
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O.2. Approve Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program Waiver
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the waiver of requirements for Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program as the District has fewer than 40 students who participate. |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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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 _XCollective 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. |
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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 _________. |
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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 __________. |
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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 ________. |