June 25, 2024 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 Friend Giovannetti Hance Moustakas Muller Walker |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. The Holland Township Committee
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E.2. Presentation by Mr. Michael Spence - Blueprint 4 Greatness
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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 __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: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approves the following minutes: May 14, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes May 14, 2024 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 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 June 25, 2024 check numbers NO464 thru NO466 in the amount of $1,289,586.32 |
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G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the transfers for the month ending May 31,2024 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 May 31, 2024, 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 May 31,2024 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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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. 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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K. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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K.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 May 10, 2024 - June 11, 2024 and affirms the actions of the administration. (3 investigations, 3 found to be HIB). (School Year 2023-2024, 23 total investigations, 16 found to be HIB) |
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K.2. Approve LIEP Three-Year Plan
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves LIEP Three-Year Plan for the 2024-2027 school years |
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K.3. Approve ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Inc. Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of $100 from ShopRite Hunterdon County, Inc. for Ultimate Fun Day. The Board recognizes and thanks the ShopRite Hunterdon County, Inc. for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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K.4. Approve IPM Plan and Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Integrated Pest Management Plan and Policy for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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K.5. Approve Indoor Air Quality Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Indoor Air Quality Program for the 2024- 2025 school year. |
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K.6. Approve Woman's Club Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Woman's Club Donation in the amount of $100 to be applied towards Tournament of Champions, $50 to be applied towards Die Cut Collection and $100 to purchase DVD's that support the curriculum. The Board recognizes and thanks the Woman's Club for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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K.7. Approve ARP-ESSR Amendment #4
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the ARP-ESSR Amendment #4. |
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K.8. 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 2024. The Board recognizes and thanks the Di Sarro family for their continued and generous support of our school district |
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L. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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L.1. Approve Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #1843 movement on the salary guide from 6BA ($58,690) to 6 BA+15 ($59,365) effective September 1, 2024 as per HTEA Contract. Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract. |
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L.2. Approve Payment for Unused Personal Business/Family Illness and Sick Days Incentive
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the payment for unused Personal Business Days, Family Illness Days and Sick day incentive as per HTEA Contract. |
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L.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 2024/2025 school year as per negotiated contract. Position/Staff Member/Stipend Genesis Coordinator/Carmelina Delasey/$5,000 Substitute Coordinator/Lori Regep/$2,782 Transportation Coordinator/Nancy Holzworth/$2,000 Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract. |
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L.4. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #2208 request for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about August 22, 2024 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis (pending physician's certification). |
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L.5. Approve Pre-School Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment of Ms. Hailey Dressel as a Preschool Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year beginning August 22, 2024. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Dressel will be placed on Step 2 MA of the 2023-2024 HTEA salary guide, $62, 658 (Subject to salary adjustment upon settlement of HTEA contract) |
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M. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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M.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. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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N.1. Approve 2024- 2025 Extraordinary Aid Application
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY25 application for Extraordinary Aid. The state may award a portion of an eligible classified student's education and support cost incurred that exceed $40,000 for public school expenditures and $55,000 for private school tuition expenditures. |
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N.2. Approve Submission of Federal Grants Listed:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the grants listed: IDEA Consolidated Basic Preschool ESEA Consolidated Title I A Title II A Title III Title IV A |
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N.3. Approve Waiver
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the "Toilet Room Facilities for Early Intervention, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms 2024-2025 School Year" and certifies that all requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3 and/or 6.4 have been met. |
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N.4. Approve ESY Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2024-2025 School Year
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 Joint Transportation Agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District in the amount of $24,751.00 for the following ESY transportation routes and ESY Katzenbach School transportation route. ESY T HEO1 $3980.00 HEO2 $3980.00 HEO3 $3980.00 HEO4 $3980.00 HEOD Katzenbach $8,831.00 |
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N.5. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Capital Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to capital reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations |
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N.6. Approve Business Service Sub Contract with Delaware Valley Regional High School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Business Service Sub Contract Agreement with the Delaware Valley Regional High School for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $63, 500.00 |
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N.7. Accept Proposal from Gianforcaro Architects and Planners
Motion to accept a proposal from Gianforcaro Architects and Planners for the architectural, engineering and design for State Project #2220-060-23-R501 entitled HVAC Upgrades for an estimated value of $37,600 and to further authorize Gianforcaro Architects and Planners to prepare all plans, specifications, drawings and necessary bid related documents for the project. |
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N.8. Approve Homebound Contract with Silvergate Prep
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the homebound instruction contract with Silvergate Prep for student # 29431. The cost will be $47.88 per hour for a total of 10 hours per week at an estimated time of 30–60 days. |
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N.9. ESSA Title III Consortium
Motion to participate in the ESSA Title III Consortium and to approve the ESSA Title III Consortium Memorandum of Agreement for fiscal year 2025 whereby Readington Township School District will be the host district and Holland Township will be a participant district. Districts with an allocation less than $10,000 in Title III must join a consortium to receive the funds. |
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O. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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O.1. General
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O.2. May Facilities Report
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P. 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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Q. 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. |
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Q.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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Q.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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R. ADJOURNMENT
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R.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 ________. |