October 19, 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___ |
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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 minutes of the September 21, 2021 Work Session meeting and the September 28, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting. September 21, 2021 Work Session Meeting Minutes September 21, 2021 Executive Session Meeting Minutes September 28, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes September 28, 2021 Executive Session Meeting Minutes |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated October 19, 2021 check numbers N1015 thru 11225 in the amount of $544,198.78. |
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G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending August 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 August 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 August 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 |
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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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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. |
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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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I.1. Testing Presentation
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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 September 17, 2021 - October 18, 2021 and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). |
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L.2. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11:2; WHEREAS, on Friday, October 22, 2021 (Raindate of Monday, October 25, 2021) the Holland Township School Principal, Mrs. Susan Wardell will oversee the school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes. The drill will be held at approximately 12:15 (2:20 for Raindate of 10/25/21) for both elementary school students and the middle school students in the front of the school at the bus unloading area. |
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L.3. Approve Nursing Service Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Nursing Service Plan for the 2021-2022 School Year. |
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L.4. Approve Memorandums of Agreements
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Memorandums of Agreements: •2021-2022 Uniformed State Memorandum of Agreement between Holland Township School District, Holland Township Police Department and Law Enforcement Officials •2021-2022 Memorandum of Agreement between Holland Township School District, Holland Township Police Department and Law Enforcement Officials Regarding 18A:41-9 Access to School Surveillance Equipment •2021-2022 School Resource Officer Program Agreement between Holland Township School District and Holland Township Police Department |
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L.5. Accept Books Donations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the collection of books from the Hawrylo and Gardinsky Families for the media center. The Board recognizes and thanks the Hawrylo and Gardinsky Families for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.6. Approve Athletic Schedule
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Basketball (Boys & Girls) schedules for the 2021-2022 school year.The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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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. Approve K-8 Enrichment/Gifted & Talented Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Christine Galloway as K-8 Enrichment/Gifted & Talented Teacher to begin on or about November 22, 2021. FURTHER RESOLVED Mrs. Galloway will be placed on Step 3MA with a salary of $58,343 (prorated) (Subject to adjustment after settlement of contract) |
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M.2. Approve Unpaid Days
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Carolyn Grundhauser's request for two (2) unpaid days Monday, March 14, 2022 and Tuesday, March 15, 2022. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following payroll check for Carolyn Grundhauser will be deducted for her two (2) unpaid days, Monday, March 14, 2022 and Tuesday, March 15, 2022. |
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M.3. Approve Substitute Teachers for Home Instruction
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed substitute teachers for Home Instruction as per the negotiated contract for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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M.4. 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 Girls Basketball: Alexandra Raulf/$3,878 |
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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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N.1. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policies and Regulations:
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N.2. Approve Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the bypass of two readings and approves 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___ |
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O.1. RESCIND,THE 2021-2022 (FY22) Tuition Contracts with Marie H. Katzenbach New Jersey School for the Deaf
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY22 tuition contracts for SID # 7875264920 to attend the Marie H. Katzenbach New Jersey School for the Deaf. 2021-2022 School year tuition $55, 647 2021-2022 Personal Assistant $36,000 |
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O.2. Approve 2021-2022 (FY22) Tuition Contracts with Marie H. Katzenbach New Jersey School for the Deaf
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY22 tuition contracts for SID # 7875264920 to attend the Marie H. Katzenbach New Jersey School for the Deaf. 2021-2022 School year tuition $83,470 2021-2022 Personal Assistant $36,000 |
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O.3. Approve agreement for Paraprofessional Services
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the agreement with The Stepping Stones Group to provide paraprofessional services to the school at a rate of $32.00 per hour. |
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O.4. Approve Budget Calendar for 2022-2023 (FY23) School Year
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the preliminary Budget Calendar, for the development of the 2022-2023 (FY23) school budget. |
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O.5. Accept 2020-2021 School Alliance Insurance Fund (SAIF) Safety Incentive Program Reward
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the 2020-2021 Safety Incentive Program Award of $2,500.00. The district will receive a credit of the same toward our 2021-2022 assessment. |
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O.6. Approve and Accept Submission of Federal Grants Listed
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves and accepts the submission of the grants listed: IDEA Basic - $128,854 Preschool - $5,316 ESEA Consolidated Title I A - $13,884 Title II A - $5,295 Title IV A - $10,000 ARP IDEA (7/1/21–9/30/22) Basic - $21,768 Preschool - $1,858 ARP - ESSR (3/11/21-9/30/24) Accelerated Learning - $50,000 Summer Learning - $40,000 Beyond School Day Activities - $40,000 Mental Health Supporting Staff - $45,000 |
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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 _XCollective 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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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 ________. |