January 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Reorganization Meeting

A. CALL TO ORDER

A.1. John Trent

B. FLAG SALUTE

C. WELCOME

D. ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED

D.1. The results of the November 2022 Election, held on November 8, 2022 as reported by the Board Secretary are:

Election of Board Members:
Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for:

(2) 3-Year Terms, December 31, 2022 to December 31, 20225

• Michael Giovannetti
• Matthew Davis

(1) 2-Year Terms, December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024

• Matthew D. Walker

(1) 1-Year Terms, December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023

• Shannon Martin

E. OATH OF OFFICE

E.1. Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for

(2) 3-Year Terms, December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2025
Michael Giovannetti
Matthew Davis
(1) 2-Year Terms, December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024
Matthew D. Walker
(1) 1-Year Terms, December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023
Shannon Martin

F. ROLL CALL
Board Members: Terms and Expiration:
Davis.          12/31/2025
Giovannetti         12/31/2025
Hance         12/31/2023
Martin         12/31/2023
Muller         12/31/2024
Walker         12/31/2024

G. ORGANIZATION MEETING

G.1. Nominations/Election of Board President
Board Secretary to call for nominations for Board President
Motion made by _____, seconded by _____, __________ was nominated for the position of Board President.

There being no further nominations for Board President, the nominations were closed on a motion by ________, and a second by ________.

Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes.

Roll Call Vote: Davis______Giovannetti______Hance_____Martin___Muller___Walker______

G.2. Nominations for Vice President
Board Secretary relinquishes the chair to newly-elected President ________ to call for nominations for Vice President.

Motion made by ______, seconded by _____, _________was nominated for the position of Vice President.

There being no further nominations for Vice President, the nominations were closed on a motion by ____, and a second by ______.

Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes.

Roll Call Vote: Davis______Giovannetti______Hance_____Martin___Muller___Walker______
 

G.3. Appointment of Board Representatives: Motion made by ____, seconded by _____, ______were nominated for the positions of ______________________.

Affirmative vote AYES______ NAYES_________ ABSTENTIONS__________

Motion ______ in voice vote
Hunterdon County ESC, _______
Alternate HCESC, ________
Hunterdon County School Boards Association, ________ Alternate HCSBA, ________
New Jersey School Boards Association, ________
Alternate NJSBA, ________
HTS PTO Representative, ________
Alternate HTS PTO Alternate, ________

G.4. Approve Affirmation of Actions Taken at the April 26, 2022 Board of Education Meeting: 2022/2023 School Organization
Motion by _____, seconded by _____, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves affirmation of actions taken at April 26, 2022 Board of Education Meeting: 2022/2023 School Organization.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the affirmation of the following actions taken at the April 26, 2022 Board of Education Meeting: ·

• Annual Contracts and Agreements: 2022/2023
• Annual Curriculum and Educational Programs: 2022/2023 
• Annual Tax Payment Schedule: General Fund Tax Levy: 2022/2023 
• Annual 2022/2023 Official Publications
• Depositories for School Funds 2022/2023 
• Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers 2022/2023 
• Transfer of Funds 2022/2023 
• Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments: 2022/2023
• Annual Section 125 Plan: Health Benefits: 2022/2023
• Professional Services Contracts: 2022/2023 
• Auditing, Architectural, Legal, Health · Special Education Related Services Contracts 2022/2023
• Maintenance Services Contracts 2022/2023 
• Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Hunterdon County Education Services Commission 2022/2023
• Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission 2022/2023
• Petty Cash Account 2022/2023
• Authorization to Implement the 2022/2023 
• Budget ·Authorization of Purchasing Agent 2022/2023
• Authorization of State Contracts 2022/20223
• Authorization to Implement the 2022/2023 Tuition Rates
• Insurance Agents of Record 2022/2023
• Travel and Expense Reimbursement for 2022/2023 
• Adoption of Annual Rules, Policies and By-Laws: 2022/2023

Roll Call Vote: Davis______Giovannetti______Hance_____Martin___Muller___Walker______

G.5. Approve Board of Education Annual Notice of Monthly Meetings
Motion by ____, seconded by _____, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Board of Education annual notice of monthly meetings.

RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 231, PAL (Open Public Meeting Act) does hereby proclaim the public meetings of the Holland Township Board of Education;

FURTHER RESOLVED that notice is hereby given that the Holland Township Board of Education will conduct the annual regular and workshop meetings according to the schedule below. The meetings will convene at 7:00 pm. All meetings will be conducted in the main auditorium of the Holland Township School, 714 Milford Warren Glen Road, Milford, NJ, unless posted otherwise;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the Regular and Workshop Meetings shall be the normal conduct of business of the Holland Township Board of Education and any other items brought to the Board’s attention by the Board Members, Board Attorney, Superintendent, and Business Administrator/Board Secretary; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the notices of meetings will be posted in the official publications, main hall of the school and posted on the District website.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education will meet on the following dates:

Regular Monthly Meeting Schedule
January 3, 2023 Reorganization Meeting
January 24, 2023
February 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
April 25, 2023 Annual School Organization/Regular Meeting
May 23, 2023
June 27, 2023
August 22, 2023
September 26, 2023
October 17, 2023
November 28, 2023
December 19, 2023
January 2, 2024 Annual Board of Education Reorganization

Work Session Meeting Schedule
February 21, 2023
March 21, 2023
April 18, 2023
May 16, 2023
June 20, 2023
August 15, 2023
September 19, 2023
October 10, 2023
November 21, 2023
December 12, 2023

Meetings are open to the public. Official action may be taken.

Roll Call Vote: Davis______Giovannetti______Hance_____Martin___Muller___Walker______

H. CONSENT AGENDA

H.1. 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.

• Stephanie Snyder/SSAVEIM (School Safety & Violent Event Incident Management Training)/Flemington/February 7, 2023/$185 Registration/Mileage

• Jack Trent/SSAVEIM (School Safety & Violent Event Incident Management Training)/Flemington/February 7, 2023/$185 Registration/Mileage

I. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

I.1. Board Vacancy

J. 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.

K. 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.

K.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 _________.

K.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  __________.

L. ADJOURNMENT

L.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 ________.