August 27, 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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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 approve the following board meeting minutes: June 18, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes June 18, 2024 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Executive Regular Board Meeting Minutes |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approves the Bill Lists dated July 31, 2024 check numbers 13820 thru NO459 in the amount of $791,068.789 August 27, 2024 check numbers 13881 thru NO462 in the amount of $492,730.05 |
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G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve the transfers for the months ending June 30, 2024 and July 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 June 30, 2024, and July 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 June 30, 2024, and July 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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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 the 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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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: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____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 12, 2024 – August 27, 2024 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). |
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L.2. Approve 2024-2025 Pandemic Response Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 Pandemic Response Plan. |
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L.3. 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, 2024 to June 30, 2024. |
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L.4. Approve Mentoring Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Mentoring Plan for the 2024-2025 school year |
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L.5. 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 2024-2025 school year. |
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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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 2024/2025 school year from Title IIA and ESSR grant funds |
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L.12. 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 2024-2025 school year. All certificates and insurance documents provided to the school district |
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L.13. 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 Principal). |
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L.14. 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.15. 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 2024-2025 school year. The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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L.16. Approve Handbooks
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following handbooks for the 2024/2025 school year:
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L.17. Approve Field Trip
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trip:
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L.18. Approve the Acceptance of Bleeding Control Kits
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of Five (5) Bleeding Control Kits from the Priority of Life Training and Consulting (Mr. Kevin Burd) to be placed in teacher go-bags. The Board recognizes, and thanks Mr. Burd for his continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.19. Approve Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves $300 from the Institute of Education Sciences - United States Department of Education as a token of appreciation. |
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M. 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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M.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2024- 2025 school year:
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M.2. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #1703 effective retroactive to August 1, 2024. |
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M.3. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #582 effective retroactive to August 1, 2024 for the purpose of retirement. |
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M.4. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #954 effective retroactive to August 12, 2024. |
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M.5. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #2304 effective retroactive to June 30, 2024. |
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M.6. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #522 effective January 1, 2025 for the purpose of retirement. |
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M.7. 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 2024-2025 school year. |
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M.8. 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 2024-2025 school year from ESEA grant funds |
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M.9. 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.10. 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.11. 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 2024- 2025 school year. |
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M.12. 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 2024-2025 school year. |
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M.13. 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 2024-2025 school year. |
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M.14. 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 2024-2025 school year:
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M.15. 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. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Athletic Director/$4,114/Alan Schedulabuer Band/$4,012/Kevin Kuchinsky Basketball - Boys/$3,878/Kathy Harvey Basketball - Girls/$3,878/(Split Position)Alexandra Raulf & Madison Brogan Baseball/$2,155/VACANT Chess Club/ $478/Jason Kries Chorale/$2,004/Matt Bigelli Choir/$2,004/Matt Bigelli Computer Club//$1,755/Jason Kries Cross Country/$2,155/Shelli Deckert Drama Club/$2,969/Matt Bigelli Drama Club Assistant/$2,347/Kaylee Qualteria Helping Hands/$752/Isa Knapp Law Adventure/$1,149/VACANT Newsletter/$1,916/(Split Position) John Horak & Ryan Pfenning NJHS Advisor/Anticipated/Jessika Beahm/TBD Passport Club/$478/Jason Kries Robotics/$1,341/Jason Kries Science Club/$1,755/VACANT Soccer -Boys & CoEd/$2,155/Kathy Harvey Soccer -Girls & CoEd/$2,155/Robert Kirschenmann (pending sub certificate and background check) Softball/$2,155/(Split Position) Alexandra Raulf & Nicole Carr (pending sub certificate) Student Council Advisors/$1,724 (Split Position)/Jennifer Leap & Ryan Pfenning Tournament of Champions/$2,006 (Split Position)/Kaylee Qualteria/Isa Knapp Volleyball/$2,155/(Split Position) Jessika Beahm & Frank Simini WHTS/$1,503 (Split Position)/Jason Kries & Ryan Pfenning Yearbook Advisor/$3,209/Alyssa Kries Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract. |
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M.16. 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 2024/2025 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/Sandy Ozgar Visual /Performing Arts/Dance K-8/$1,670/Tom Welsh Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract. |
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M.17. Approve Movement on Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #2206 movement on the salary guide from 10BA ($62,685) to 10 BA+15 ($63,360) effective September 1, 2024 as per HTEA Contract. Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract |
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M.18. Approve Board Secretary
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Deborah Olah as the Board Secretary for the 2024/2025 school year with a compensation of $1,000.00 per month. |
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M.19. 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, 2024 through June 30, 2025:
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M.20. Approve Student Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Stephanie Glacken as a student teacher (Clinical Practice) from Ramapo College. |
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M.21. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Mr. Jerome DeMartino (pending criminal history) as Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year beginning on or about October 31, 2024. FURTHER RESOLVED, Mr. DeMartino will be placed on Step 20 BA+30 of the 2023- 2024 HTEA Salary guide, $76,180 (subject to adjustment after settlement of HTEA contract) |
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M.22. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Ms. Sarah Rossi (pending criminal history) as Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year beginning on or about October 31, 2024. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Rossi will be placed on Step 18 BA of the 2023- 2024 HTEA Salary guide, $69,470 (subject to adjustment after settlement of HTEA contract) |
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M.23. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Ms. Jordan Piazza (pending criminal history) as Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year beginning on or about October 31, 2024. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Piazza will be placed on Step 15MA of the 2023- 2024 HTEA Salary guide, $72,683 (subject to adjustment after settlement of HTEA contract) |
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M.24. Approve Leave Replacement
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Janice Jones as a Leave Replacement starting September 3, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year waiving Policy #3125. Further Resolved, Ms. Jones will be placed on Step 1 BA of the HTEA salary guide (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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N. 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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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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O. 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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O.1. Approve Budget Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached Budget Calendar for 2025-2026 (FY26). |
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O.2. Approve Media Specialist Teacher Shared Services Contract with Frenchtown Board of Education
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Shared Services contract for Media Specialist Teacher with Frenchtown Board of Education for the 2024-2025 School Year. FURTHER RESOLVED The Annual contract amount is $857.33, .01 FTE $85,733 |
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O.3. Approve Special Ed Joint Transportation Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year for the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
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 $32,925.00. |
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O.4. Award Contract
Motion to award a contract to Tri-State Light & Energy and JCP&L to replace an HVAC unit using the Direct Install Program for an amount of $126,250 where the board will receive an 80% incentive equal to $101,000 from the utility company and with a district contribution of $25,250.00. |
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O.5. Affirm Year End Deposit
Motion to affirm the year end deposit to the capital reserve account for fiscal year 2024 in the amount of $996,815. |
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O.6. Motion to approve a deduct change order in the amount of ($50,000) to the contract with Iron Mountain Mechanical. LLC for an RTU Replacement for the unused contract allowance for a total contract amount of $653,218.75.
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O.7. Motion to approve the appropriation of Fiscal Year 2024 Non-Public Transportation Aid in the amount of $3,185 into the 2024/2025 budget account line item #11-000-270-503, Non-Public AIL.
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O.8. Approve the Education Services Agreement with EDUCERE, LLC for the 2024-2024 school year.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 24-25 service agreement for the 8th grade student #25044 for additional course work at a cost of$499.00 |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P.1. Facility Report - July 2024
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P.2. Board Self-Evaluation
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P.3. SREP Grant
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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 _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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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 ________. |