October 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. FLAG SALUTE

C. WELCOME

D. ROLL CALL
Bartruff, Jr.      
Davis___
Hance___
Martin      
McGuire___
Muller___
Walker___

E. CORRESPONDENCE 

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
__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.

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
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; 
September 20, 2022 Work Session Meeting Minutes 
September 20, 2022 Work Session Executive Minutes
September 27, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
September 27, 2022 Regular Meeting Executive  Minutes 

G.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the Bill List dated October 18, 2022 check numbers 12150 thru 12232 for the amount of  $753,299.81.

G.3. Finance  ( Not available)
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the transfers for the month ending______________ 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 the certification 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, 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 ______ 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 he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.

• Sandra Ozgar/October 10, 2022/ Middle School Civics Mandate Rutgers University/ Mileage
• Nicole Rasavage/October 20-21, 2022/ 40th Anniversary Autism Conference/Atlantic City, NJ
 

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. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT

I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

I.1. NJSLA Presentation

J. PRINCIPAL REPORT

K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Please approach the podium, state your name, and address your comments to the board president.  Because this is a meeting at which the board needs to conduct its business, each member of the public will be limited to three minutes.  And please refrain from abusive, obscene, or defamatory remarks; we expect that everyone will hold themselves to the highest level of professional courtesy and personal respect, given our shared interests and goals. Please remember that the board has an obligation to protect the privacy of district employees and students.

L. EDUCATION 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Bartruff, Jr.___Hance___Martin ___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

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 15, 2022 - October 6, 2022 and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 0 found to be HIB).

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 Thursday, October 20, 2022 (Raindate of Friday, October 21, 2022) 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 2:20 for both elementary school students and the middle school students in the front of the school at the bus unloading area.

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 2022-2023 School Year.

L.4. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips for the 2022-2023 School Year.:
•1st Grade - Echo Hill Park
•2nd Grade - Camp Tecumseh
•5th Grade - RVCC Planetarium
•Student Council - Six Flags Great Adventure

L.5. Accept S.E.E.D. Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the S.E.E.D. (Source for Excellence in Educational Development) Donation in the amount of $400 to be applied towards 1st Grade's Dino Dig. The Board recognizes and thanks the S.E.E.D. (Source for Excellence in Educational Development) for their continued and generous support of our school district.

M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Bartruff, Jr.___Hance___Martin ___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

M.1. 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 2022/2023 school year as per negotiated contract. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season:

Position/Staff Member/Stipend
Girls Basketball - Alexandra Raulf/$3,878
Band - Kevin Kuchinsky/$4,012

M.2. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee 954 request for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about November 1, 2022 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis (pending physician's certification).

N. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Bartruff, Jr.___Hance___Martin ___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

N.1. 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:
• 5512 HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING

O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Bartruff, Jr.___Hance___Martin ___McGuire___Muller___Walker___Davis___

O.1. Approve Professional Services
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves professional services provided by the following for the 2022-2023 school year:
• Psychiatrist: Dr. Jay Kuris. - Estimated Fee of $1,900 per evaluation

O.2. Approve Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and form M1 for 2022- 2023
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Three- Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and Form M-1 for the 2022-2023 school year, and the submission of the same to the New Jersey Department of Education. Forms are on file in the Business Office.

O.3. Approve Shared Service Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Shared Services Agreement for Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers between Holland Township School and the Township of Holland for the 2022-2023 school year.

P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

P.1. Public Comment Guidelines

P.2. Health Service Report - September

Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
Please approach the podium, state your name, and address your comments to the board president.  Because this is a meeting at which the board needs to conduct its business, each member of the public will be limited to three minutes.  And please refrain from abusive, obscene, or defamatory remarks; we expect that everyone will hold themselves to the highest level of professional courtesy and personal respect, given our shared interests and goals. Please remember that the board has an obligation to protect the privacy of district employees and students.

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.

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 _________.

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  __________.

S. ADJOURNMENT

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 ________.