August 22, 2023 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___ Giovannetti____ Hance___ Martin___ Moustakas___ Muller___ 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: __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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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: Roll Call Vote: Giovannetti______Martin___Moustakas___Muller___Walker______Hance_____Davis______
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes: June 20, 2023 Work Session Meeting Minutes June 20, 2023 Work Session Executive Meeting Minutes June 27, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes June 27, 2023 Regular Board Executive Meeting Minutes August 1, 2023 Special Board Meeting Minutes |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the Bill List dated: June 3, 2023 check numbers 12777 thru NO620 for the amount of $563,357.17. July 31, 2023 check numbers NO429 thru NO731 or the amount of $592,123.37. August 22, 2023 check numbers NO430 thru 13022 for the amount of $587,421.15 |
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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 June 30, 2023 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 June 30, 2023 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, Teresa O'Brien certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of June 30, 2023 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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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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I.1. QSAC Presentation and DIP Review
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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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. |
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L. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Giovannetti______Martin___Moustakas___Muller___Walker______Hance_____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 June 9, 2023 – August 15, 2023 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). |
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L.2. Approve Superintendent's Student Safety Data System Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Student Safety Data System Report for January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. |
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L.3. Approve Mentoring Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Mentoring Plan for the 2023-2024 school year. |
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L.4. Approve Professional Development Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Professional Development Plan for the 2023-2024 school year. |
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L.5. Approve 2023-2024 Pandemic Response Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2023-2024 Pandemic Response Plan. |
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L.6. Approve Sports Participation Fee
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves a $75 per sport participation fee. |
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L.7. Approve Vendors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following organizations/vendors as solicitors for the 2023-2024 school year:
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L.8. Approve Shelly Klein Consulting, Reading Specialist
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shelly Klein Consulting, Reading Specialist for staff Professional Development for the 2023-2024 school year, not to exceed $25,000 from IDEA and ESSR III grant funds. |
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L.9. Approve HTS Health, Safety, and Learning Environment Protocols
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Health, Safety, and Learning Environment Protocols for the 2023-2024 school year. |
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L.10. Approve HTS LEA Guidance for Chapter 27
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Holland Townships' Local Educational Agency Guidance for Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs for the 2023-2024 School Year. |
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L.11. Approve Hearts and Hands Professional Development & Educational Consulting, LLC
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Hearts and Hands Professional Development & Education Consulting, LLC Consulting Services to provide Professional Development and Parent Education in Social Emotional Learning through workshop sessions not to exceed $15,000.00 for the 2023/2024 school year from Title IIA and ESSR grant funds. |
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L.12. Approve Paul J. Di Sarro Music Scholarship
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Paul J. DiSarro Music Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to be applied towards summer camp 2023. The Board recognizes and thanks the Di Sarro family for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.13. Approve Preschool Material
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Preschool material purchase (all prices are approximate) from IDEA Preschool and PEA grant funds:
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L.14. Approve Therapy Dogs
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Christine Galloway's dogs (Jake & Harry) as Therapy dogs for the 2023-2024 school year. All certificates and insurance documents provided to the school district. |
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L.15. Approve Revised 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the revised 2023-2024 school year calendar. |
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L.16. Approve District Improvement Plan (DIP)
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the district's District Improvement Plan(DIP) based upon findings of 2022 NJQSAC missed indicators per the DPR. |
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L.17. Approve Safety Drill
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves a safety drill with the Holland Township Emergency Management Team on August 21, 2023. |
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L.18. Approve National Junior Honor Society Application
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the application for a National Junior Honor Society Chapter with NASSP (National Association of 2nd School Prinicipal). |
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L.19. Approve Responsive Classrooms
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Responsive Classrooms K-8 social emotional learning and behavior management program from IDEA, ESEA and ESSR III grant funds |
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L.20. Approve Athletic Schedule
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Volleyball, Cross Country and Soccer (boys, girls & coed) schedules for the 2023-2024 school year. The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Giovannetti______Martin___Moustakas___Muller___Walker______Hance_____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 2023-2024 school year:
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M.2. Approve ESY Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following personnel to work the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY). The program will be in effect from July 5, 2023 - July 31, 2023; 4 days per week. Physical Therapist Mary Kate Willing: $62.05 per hour |
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M.3. Approve Home Instruction
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers/substitutes for Home Instruction as per the negotiated contract for the 2023-2024 school year. |
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M.4. Approve Title 1 Tutors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers/substitutes for Title 1 Tutors as per the negotiated contract for the 2023-2024 school year from ESEA grant funds. |
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M.5. Approve Staff/ESC Paraprofessionals/Substitutes to Ride School Bus
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all current employed Staff/Special Education ESC Paraprofessionals/Substitutes as supportive transportation aides for students with disabilities as per requirements set forth in the student's IEP, and as directed by the Supervisor of Special Services. |
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M.6. Approve Chaperones
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed Staff/ESC Paraprofessionals/Substitutes with certification or substitute certification to act as chaperones for school activities as per negotiated contract. |
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M.7. Approve Principal Evaluation Framework
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric, Lerner-Centered Initiatives, Ltd. to evaluate the building principal for the 2023- 2024 school year. |
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M.8. Approve Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Danielson Framework for Teaching as the model for teacher evaluation for the 2023-2024 school year. |
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M.9. Approve Annual Summative Teacher Evaluation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Annual Summative for the Teacher Evaluation for the 2023-2024 school year. |
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M.10. Approve Observation/Evaluation Tools for Non Teaching Staff Members
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves observation/evaluation tools for the following non teaching staff members for the 2023-2024 school year:
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M.11. Approve Practicum Completion
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Amy Gercie to complete her Practicum in School Nursing from Rowan University for one semester beginning September 5, 2023 and ending December 12, 2023. Ms. Gercie will spend her time in the Nurse's office with Ms. Hirsch |
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M.12. Approve Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #499 movement on the salary guide from 17BA+15 ($70,145) to 17 BA+30 ($72,170) effective September 1, 2023 as per HTEA Contract. |
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M.13. 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 2023/2024 school year as per negotiated contract. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Athletic Director/$4,114/Alan Schedlbuaer Band/$4,012/Kevin Kuchinsky Basketball - Boys/$3,878/Vacant Basketball - Girls/$3,878/Vacant Baseball/$2,155/John Horak Chess Club/ $478/Jason Kries Chorale/$2,004/Craig Lerch Choir/$2,004/Craig Lerch Computer Club//$1,755/Jason Kries Cross Country/$2,155/Shelli Deckert Drama Club/$2,969/Nancy Zrake Drama Club//$2,969/Matt Bigelii Helping Hands/$752/Jennifer Leap Lacrosse - Boys/$2,155/Vacant Lacrosse - Girls/$2,155/Vacant Law Adventure/$1,149/Vacant Newsletter/$1,916/John Horak Passport Club/$478/Jason Kries Robotics/$1,341/Jason Kries Science Club/$1,755/Kayla Qualteria Soccer -Boys & CoEd/$2,155/Robert Mead (pending criminal history) Soccer -Girls & CoEd/$2,155/Madison Brogan Softball/$2,155/Nicole Miller Student Council Advisors/$1,724 (Split Position)/Jennifer Leap & Ryan Pfenning Tournament of Champions/$2,006 (Split Position)/Isa Knapp & Keri Bender Volleyball/$2,155/Jessika Beahm WHTS/$1,503 (Split Position)/Jason Kries & Ryan Pfenning Yearbook Advisor/$3,209/Vacant |
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M.14. Approve Department Chairpersons
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as Department Chairpersons, for the 2023/2024 school year as per negotiated contract. Department/Stipend/Staff Member Language Arts Literacy/$1,670/Robin Nugent Mathematics K-8/$1,670/Lisa Nolan Physical Education K-8/1,670/Betsy Nush Science K-8/$1,670/Jessika Beahm Social Studies/Financial Literacy/Civics K-8/$1,670/Sandra Ozgar Visual /Performing Arts/Dance K-8/$1,670/Tom Welsh |
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M.15. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Julie Nungester as a volunteer to assist Mrs. Shelli Deckert (Coach) with Cross Country Team. |
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M.16. Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments - Reappointment
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following officials, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024:
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M.17. Approve Job Description
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the job description for School Board Secretary. |
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M.18. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Frank Simini as a volunteer to assist Ms. Jessika Beahm (Coach) with Volleyball Team. |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Giovannetti______Martin___Moustakas___Muller___Walker______Hance_____Davis______ |
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N.1. 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.2. Approved Policy and Regulation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education suspends Bylaw 0131 and adopts new Policy 1642.01 (Sick Leave) and new Regulation 1642.01 (Sick Leave) and revised Policy 2419 (School Threat assessment Teams) and new Regulation 2419 (School Threat Assessment Teams) with one reading based on recently approved sick leave legislation that is effective immediately and recent New Jersey Department guidance provided to school districts that is effective September 1, 2023. |
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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Giovannetti______Martin___Moustakas___Muller___Walker______Hance_____Davis______ |
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O.1. Approve 2023-2024 Hunterdon County ESC contract for Speech and Language Specialist
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached contract with HCESC to provide Speech and Language services to the Holland Township School per terms and conditions of the attached contract. $70,800.00 Salary $ TBD Health Benefits |
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O.2. Approve Bank Signers Change
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the updated signers for the Holland Township School Bank Accounts. Deleting John Jack) Trent and adding Teresa O'Brien effective July 1, 2023. |
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O.3. Rescind Physical Therapist Shared Services Contract with Franklin Township School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the Shared Services contract for the Physical Therapist Services with Franklin Township Schools. |
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O.4. Approve Physical Therapist Shared Services Contract with Union Township Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Shared Services contract for the Physical Therapist Services with Union Township Board of Education. |
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O.5. Approve Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer Contract with Township of Holland
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer Contract with the Township of Holland to be funded by ARP-ESSER III. |
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O.6. Approve Submission and Acceptance of PEA Application
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission and acceptance of the Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) Application in the amount of $668,790. |
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O.7. Approve Submission of NJ Learning Acceleration Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program - High Impact Tutoring Competitive Grant application. |
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O.8. Approve Preschool Tuition Contracts for the 2023-2024 school year.
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Preschool parent paid tuition contracts and accepts the following Preschool students for the 2023-2024 school year. |
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O.9. Approve Business Service SubContract with Delaware Valley Regional High School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Business Service SubContract Agreement with the Delaware Valley Regional High School. |
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O.10. Approve Budget Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached Budget Calendar for 2024-2025 (FY25). |
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O.11. Appoint BKC CPA, PC as Holland Township District Auditor
Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves BKC CPA's PC as district auditor for the fiscal year ending 2023. Not to exceed $21,100.00
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RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Tonwhsip Board of Education appoints BKC, CPA's PC as the district auditor effective for the fiscal year ending 2023 audit report at a proposed fee not to exceed $21, 100.00
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P.1. Facilities Report - June
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P.2. Facilities Report - July
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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.
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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 _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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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 ________. |