January 25, 2022 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: _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 _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 minutes for the following meetings: December 14, 2021 Work Session Meeting Minutes December 14, 2021 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes December 21, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes December 21, Executive Session Meeting Minutes Time 7:04 December 21, Executive Session Meeting Minutes Time 7:53 |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated January 26, 2022 check numbers 11401 thru 11459 in the amount of $622,724.13. |
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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 December 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 December 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 November 30, 2021 and December 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. Start Strong 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. Approve Chemical Hygiene Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Chemical Hygiene Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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L.2. Approve Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Exposure Control Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Exposure Control Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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L.3. Approve English Language Services Plan 2021-2024
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the district English Language Services Three Year Plan for school years 2021-2024. |
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L.4. Approve 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2022-2023 school year calendar. |
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L.5. Approve Rutgers Center for Women and Work
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Rutgers Center for Women and Work Contact for the purpose of Professional Development in DEI for the 2021-2022 school year not to exceed $5,000. |
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L.6. Approve PTO Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of $3,190.72 from the Holland Township PTO to purchase a second gag pit. The Board recognizes, and thanks the PTO for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.7. Approve VFW Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts $200 donation from the Frenchtown Milford Post 7857 VFW to add quality materials to the libraries related to history. The Board recognizes and thanks the Frenchtown Milford Post 7857 VFW for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.8. Accept Students
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Ms. Elizabeth Vocke's sons into Kindergarten and Second Grade for the 2022-2023 school year tuition free per Policy 5111. |
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L.9. 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 9, 2021 - January 18, 2022, and affirms the actions of the administration. (5 investigations, 1 found to be HIB). |
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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: •Isa Knapp: Teacher/Aide •Jake Allshouse: Custodian (pending criminal history) |
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M.2. Approve 1:1 Coverage
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation fo the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all staff and approved substitutes to provide 1:1 IEP Services for all school related services for the 2021/2022 school year. |
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M.3. Approve Non-Association Employees Contract for 2021-2022
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Non-Association Employees contracts (3.4% salary increases) for the 2021-2022 school year: •Carol Cole, P/T Operations/Payroll Administrative Assistant: $28,677 (includes longevity) •Carmelina Delasey, Superintendent's Administrative Assistant: $57,113 (includes longevity) •Maryann Huzar, P/T Physical Therapist: $24,816 •John Jesiolowski, Maintenance/Network Technician: $103,018 (includes longevity) •Jason Kries, Educational Technology Coordinator/Integration Specialist: $93,200 •Allison Nickel, P/T Occupational Therapist: $54,802 •Deborah Olah, SBA Administrative Assistant: $73,134 (includes longevity) •Susan Wardell, Principal/Curriculum Coordinator: $108,570 |
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M.4. Approve Part-Time Non Association Employees Salary Increases for 2021-2022
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Part-Time Non-Association Employees 3.4% for the 2021-2022 school year: •Patti Fischer (Treasurer) - $4,031 •Sherry Scott (Cafeteria Aide) - $7,545 •Lana Templeton (Cafeteria Aide) - $7,545 •Jessica Theesfeld (Cafeteria Aide) - $7,545 |
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M.5. Approve Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Rheana McNair's movement on the salary guide from 9 BA+15 ($59,620) to 9 MA ($64,008) effective February 1, 2021 as per HTEA Contract (pending evidence of successful completion). |
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M.6. Approve of Long Term Leave Replacement
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Jake Allshouse as the Long Term Leave Replacement - Custodian (pending criminal history) to begin on or about February 28, 2022 and ending on or about May 23, 2022. Mr. Allhouse will be paid per diem rate of $160.00 per day ($20 per hour). |
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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 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___ |
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O.1. Approve Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program Waiver
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the waiver of 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
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 _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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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 ________. |