February 22, 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
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___ Walker___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. Vacant Board Seat Letters of Interests
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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 __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___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: January 4, 2022 Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2022 Executive Meeting Minutes January 25, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes January 25, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes Time 7:05 January 25, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes Time 8:27 |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill Lists dated January 31, 2022 check numbers NO448 thru NO131 in the amount of $323,735.63 and the bill list dated February 22, 2022 check numbers 11460 thru NO450 in the amount of $636,645.65. |
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G.3. Finance
Board Secretary Treasurer Report Board Secretary Treasurer Report not available from Treasurer 1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending January 31, 2022 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 ________ 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 _______2022 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 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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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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I.1. Masking Protocol
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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___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 January 18, 2022 - February 17, 2022 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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L.2. 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.3. Approve FY22 (2022-2023) Preschool Tuition Rates
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following tuition rates for FY23. •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Full-Time): $6,000 or $600 per month. •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Full-time) Qualified Reduced Lunch: $3,000 or $300 per month •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Full-time) Qualified Fee Lunch: $1,500 or $150 per month •Preschool (Non Resident) Regular Program (Full-Time): $6,500 or $650 per month. •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Part-Time): $3,000 or $300 per month. •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Part-Time) Qualified Reduced Lunch: $1,500 or $150 per month •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program (Part-time) Qualified Free Lunch: $750 or $75 per month •Preschool (Non Resident) Regular Program (Part-Time): $3,250 or $325 per month. •Preschool (Resident) Sibling Discount of 10% for second or additionally enrolled siblings |
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L.4. Approve Athletic Schedule
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Lacrosse (Boys & Girls), Baseball and Softball schedules for the 2021-2022 school year. The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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L.5. Approve 8th Grade Graduation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves June 10, 2022 with a raindate of June 13, 2022 for the 8th Grade graduation. The graduation ceremony will be held at Delaware Valley High School outside stadium. |
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L.6. Approve Rutgers Paraprofessional Behavior Support Coaching Project
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the participation in the Rutgers Paraprofessional Behavior Support Coaching Project 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___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 Employee #587 (Paraprofessional) effective June 30, 2022 for purposes of retirement. |
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M.2. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #507 (Paraprofessional) effective June 30, 2022 for purposes of retirement. |
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M.3. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #985 (Administrative Assistant) effective June 1, 2022 for purposes of retirement. |
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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 Position/Staff Member/Stipend Substitute Coordinator: Lori Regep/$556.40 (May & June 2022) Boys Lacrosse Coach: Patrick LaFevre/$2,155 Girls Lacrosse Coach:Tiffany Kuhl & Amy Kucharski/$2,155 split position (pending criminal history Tiffany Kuhl) Baseball Coach: John Horak/$2,155 Softball Coach: Kelly Lauck/$2,155 (pending criminal history and substitute certificate) |
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M.5. Approve Job Descriptions
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following job descriptions:
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M.6. 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 February 14, 2022 for the remaining 2021/2022 school year. 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 2021-2022 HTEA salary guide ($270.65) |
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M.7. 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 Employee # 1879 maternity leave utilizing FMLA starting on or about May 16, 2022 through end of 2021/2022 school year. Employee #1879 will utilize 8.5 Sick Days and 2 Personal prior to her leave. FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #1879 NJFLA leave request utilizing New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program to begin on or about September 12, 2022 with a return date on or about December 12, 2022. |
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M.8. Approve Sound System Services
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Craig Lerch to provide sound system services to Drama Club not to exceed $500.00. |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote:Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___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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N.2. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policy:
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N.3. Approve First and Second Reading with Adoption of Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the first and second reading with adoption of 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___Walker___Davis___ |
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O.1. Approve Homebound Instruction contract with Silvergate Prep
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the homebound instruction contract with Silvergate Prep. The cost will be $47.88 per hour for a total of 10 hours per week for the 2021/2022 school year on a as needed basis. |
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O.2. Accept the Annual ACFR / Financial Audit
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the annual ACFR / Financial Audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 as prepared by the firm of Suplee, Clooney & Co. and acknowledges that there was one finding and one recommendation. |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P.1. Board questions candidates and responses
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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. |
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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. Appointment to Vacant Board Seat
•Nominations for open seat , Second •Voting regarding approving any nominated candidate for open seat •Seat 1 to fill the Board of Education open seat as a replacement for former member Michael Schlider (Term through 12/31/23). Role Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___ •Oath of Office |
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T. ADJOURNMENT
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T.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 ________. |