March 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Work Session

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. FLAG SALUTE

C. WELCOME

D. ROLL CALL
Davis___
Hackmann___
Hance___
McGuire___
Muller___
Walker___

E. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS

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.

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 _________.

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  __________.

G. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION ONLY
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:

G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes; 
February 15, 2022 Work Session Minutes 
February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes 
February 15, 2022 Executive Work Session Minutes 
February 22, 2022 Executive Regular Meeting Minutes 7:04-8:31
February 22, 2022 Executive Regular Meeting Minutes 8:43-9:06
 
 

G.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Payroll Bill Lists dated  Feb. 15, Feb.22 and Feb.28 check numbers NO215, NO222 and NO228 in the amount of  $743,490.73.

G.3. Finance 
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending  February 28, 2022 as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.
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2) To accept the Holland Township Board of Education's certificate 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 January 31, 2022 and Feburary 28, 2022_ 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 January 31, 2022 and February 28, 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

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.

• Diane Udovich/International Dyslexia Association / Virtual / Registration $50/ April 22,2022

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.

H. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

I. EDUCATION - DISCUSSION ONLY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

I.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 February 17, 2022 - March 9, 2022 and affirms the actions of the administration

I.2. Approve HTEA Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of books to the library with an approximate value of $800 from the Holland Township Education Association (HTEA).  The Board recognizes, and thanks the HTEA for their continued and generous support of our school district.

I.3. Accept Student
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Employee #1828 daughter into Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year tuition free per Policy 5111.

I.4. Approve Graduate Student
RESOLVED that upon the request of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Graduate Student Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the 2022-2023 school year.

I.5. Approve PTO Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation $1,041.27 from the Holland Township PTO towards the purchase of a tetherball.  The Board recognizes, and thanks the Holland Township PTO for their continued and generous support of our school district.

I.6. Approve PTO Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation $2,208.28 from the Holland Township PTO towards the purchase of a recess equipment.  The Board recognizes, and thanks the Holland Township PTO for their continued and generous support of our school district.

J. PERSONNEL - DISCUSSION ONLY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

J.1. Approve Substitute
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitute for the 2021-2022 school year:

•Bryce Parenti: Teacher/Aide

J.2. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Al Parenti as a volunteer to assist John Horak (Coach) with Boys Baseball.

J.3. Approve Confidential Administrative Assistant - CST Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves executing the contract of employment between the Holland Township Board of Education and Ms. Lori Regep Confidential Administrative Assistant - CST from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, as per the contract terms and conditions.

J.4. Approve Confidential Administrative Assistant - Main Office Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves executing the contract of employment between the Holland Township Board of Education and Ms. Nancy Holzworth Confidential Administrative Assistant - Main Office from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, as per the contract terms and conditions.

J.5. Approve Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Directors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following as extra and co-curricular activities directors, for the 2021/2022 school year as per negotiated contract:

Position/Staff Members/Stipend

• Chorale/Craig Lerch/$2,004 Prorated (Pending Student Involvement)
• Choir/Craig Lerch/$2,004 Prorated (Pending Student Involvement)

K. POLICY - DISCUSSION ONLY  
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote:Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

K.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:
• P2415.05 Students Surveys, Analysis, Evaluations, Examinations, Testing, or Treatment
• P&R 2431.4 Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries
• P2460.30 Additional/Compensatory Special Education and Related Services
• P&R2622 Student Assessment
• P3233 Political Activities
• P&R 5751 Sexual Harassment of Students
• P7540 Joint Use of Facilities
• P&R 8465 Bias Crimes and Bias Related Acts
• P9560 Administration of School Surveys

L. FINANCE AND FACILITIES - DISCUSSION ONLY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

L.1. Approve Tentative 2022-2023 (FY23) Budget and Submission to County DOE

DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT 2022-2023

Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution:

BE IT SO RESOLVED, to approve the tentative 2022-2023 School District Budget for submission to the Hunterdon County Department of Education as follows:

General Fund Operating Budget: $12,186,922
Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements): $200,480

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to acknowledge that the 2022-2023 School District Budget as described above results in tax levies as follows:

General Fund (Tax Levy) $10,349,255

The School District has proposed programs and services in addition to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards adopted by the State Board of Education.

WHEREAS, School District Policy #6371-N.J.A.C. 6:A23A-7 provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expenses reimbursement for the 2022-2023 school year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township Board of Education hereby established the School District travel maximum for the school year at the sum of $65,000.00

Regular business travel maximum is $1,500 per person.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
 

M. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

N. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL

O. ADJOURNMENT

O.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 ________.