October 17, 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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E.1. Email from : Tim & Tomasina McGuire - Homeschooling
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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 _XPersonnel Matters _XInvasion 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 _XPending, 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: September 19, 2023 Work Session Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023 Executive Session Meeting Minutes |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board approve the Bill List dated October 17, 2023 check numbers NO929 thru 13198 in the amount of $1,119,532.99 |
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G.3. Finance Transfer Report Only Board Sec Treasury Report NA
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending August 31, 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 August 31, 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 August 31, 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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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. |
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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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I.1. Testing Report
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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
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, 2023 - October 3, 2023 and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2023-2024 1 total investigation, 0 found to be HIB) |
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L.2. 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 2023-2024 School Year. |
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L.3. Approve Therapy Dog
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Maryann Huzar's dog (Ryland) as Therapy dog for the 2023-2024 school year. All certificates and insurance documents provided to the school district. |
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L.4. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips:
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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 $1,200 (3 years) 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. |
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L.6. Accept Del Val Municipal Alliance Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Del Val Municipal Alliance Donation to be applied towards Matt Bellace Presentation to the 7th Grade. The Board recognizes and thanks the Del Val Municipal Alliance for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.7. Approve Athletic Schedule
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Boys and Girls Basketball 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. Rescind Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Directors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the following staff as extra and co-curricular activities directors, for the 2023/2024 school year as per negotiated contract. Position/Staff Member/Stipend Softball/$2155/Nicole Miller |
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M.3. 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 Yearbook Advisor/$3,209/Alyssa Kries Girls Basketball/$3,878/Alexandra Raulf Boys Basketball/$3,878/Kathleen Petri Harvey (Pending Criminial History) Softball/$2,155 (Split Position)/Nicole Miller & Nicole Carr |
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M.4. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Isa Knapp as a volunteer to assist Alexandra Raulf (Coach) with Girls Basketball Team. |
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M.5. Approve Student Observer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ashlee Miller as a student observer (Clinical Practice) from Centenary College. |
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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 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. Suspend Bylaw 0131
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education suspends Bylaw 0131 and adopts revised Policy 8500 (Food Service) with one reading. |
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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 Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and form M1 for 2023- 2024
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 2023-2024 school year, and the submission of the same to the New Jersey Department of Education. Forms are on file in the Business Office. |
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O.2. House Lease Approval
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the lease agreement with Patricia Egan and Arden Olsen effective November 1, 2023. |
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O.3. Approve Bedside Instruction Contract with Brookfield Schools
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves bedside instruction services for student 35348 with the Brookfield Schools/For Keeps Program @St. Peter's University Hospital. The instruction rate will be $47.88 per hour. |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P.1. General
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P.2. Budget
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P.3. Facilities Report - September
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P.4. BOE - Staff Breakfast
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P.5. Regionalization (updates from DVRHS, Frenchtown)
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P.6. Athletic Competition (per agreement at work session, we will discuss parent communication)
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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.
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. 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 ________. |