December 21, 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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E.1. Letter from Ms. Tessieri
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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 _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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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: November 16, 2021 Work Session Meeting Minutes November 16, 2021 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes (1) November 16, 2021 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes (2) November 23, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes November 23, 2021 Executive Regular Board 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 December 21, 2021 check numbers NO446 thru 11398 in the amount of $949,916.74. |
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G.3. Finance Will be Available 12/20/2021
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending November 30, 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 November 30, 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 November 30, 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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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 November 12, 2021 - December 9, 2021, and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). |
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L.2. Approve Annual HIB Self-Assessment
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Annual HIB Self-Assessment for the 2020- 2021 school year. |
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L.3. Approve Indoor Air Quality Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Indoor Air Quality Program for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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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 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: •Jeanne Lippincott: Teacher/Aide •Nicole Yard: Aide/Cafeteria Aide •Jennifer Furmanek: Teacher/Aide(pending criminal history/sub certificate) |
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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 2021/2022 school year as per negotiated contract (rate is subject to adjustment after settlement of contract) Position/Staff Member/Stipend Substitute Coordinator: Cindi Clifford/$2,782 |
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M.3. Approve Home Instruction Tutors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Hope Dell and Ms. Jennifer Furmanek as Home Instruction Tutors 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). |
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M.4. Approve NJ Family Leave/NJ Family Leave Insurance Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #999 NJFLA leave request utilizing New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program to begin February 28, 2022 for the maximum 12 weeks. Employee #999 will utilize 5 (5) sick days prior. Employee #999 return to work date will be on or about May 23, 2022. |
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M.5. Approve Negotiated Contract for 2021-2024
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education hereby ratifies the Negotiated Contract between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Holland Township Education Association covering the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. |
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M.6. Approve Unpaid Leave of Absence
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #1828 unpaid leave of absence beginning Monday, January 3, 2022 until on or about Friday, February 25, 2022. |
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M.7. Approve to Ride School Bus
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Alfred Parenti as a substitute supportive transportation aide for students with disabilities as per requirements set forth in the student’s IEP, and as directed by the Supervisor of Special Services for the 2021/2022 school year. |
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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. Approve Special Education Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2021-2022 School Year.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2021-2022 Special Education Joint Transportation Agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District in the amount of $172, 475.00 for the following transportation routes from September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. HSE1 $32,680.00 HEM1 $15,817.00 HEM2 $23,005.00 HSE3 $38,982.00 (MK) 2109 $61,991.00 (MUJ) |
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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: _XConfidential 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. |
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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 ________. |