September 24, 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: _XConfidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property __Personnel 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 __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 that the Board approve the following minutes: August 27, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 27, 2024, Executive Session Board Meeting Minutes September 3,2024, Special Board Meeting Minutes September 3,2024, Executive Session 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 September 24, 2024 check numbers 13948 thru 14131 in the amount of $1,091,289.47. |
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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 September 30, 2024, as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1.(No transfer report for this month) 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 September 30, 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 over-expended 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 September 30, 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 August 27, 2024 to September 12, 2024 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2024-2025 0 total investigations, 0 found to be HIB) |
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L.2. Approve Annual HIB Self-Assessment
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Annual HIB Self-Assessment for the 2023- 2024 school year. |
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L.3. Approve Week of Respect - October 7-11, 2024
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 7-11, 2024 as Week of Respect. |
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L.4. Approve School Violence Awareness Week - October 21-25, 2024
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 21-25, 2024 as School Violence Awareness Week. |
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L.5. Approve Red Ribbon Week - October 28- November 1, 2024
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of October 28- November 1, 2024 as Red Ribbon Week |
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L.6. Approve American Education Week - November 18-22, 2024
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education declares the week of November 18-22, 2024 as American Education Week |
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L.7. 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.8. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11.2; WHEREAS, on Friday, September 20, 2024 the Holland Township School performed a school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes. The drill was held at approximately 12:15 pm for both the elementary school students and the middle school students in the front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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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. 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 Science Club/$1,755/Sandra Ozgar Soccer -Boys & CoEd/$2,155/Chris Croasdale Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract |
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M.3. Approve Media Center Volunteers
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following as Media Center Volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year:
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M.4. Approve Mentor
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff member as mentor for the 2024-2025 school year: Mentor - Employee #1828/Mentee Employee #2403 FURTHER RESOLVED, payments to the mentors and payroll deductions will be processed as per the guidelines in the 2024-2025 Mentoring Plan |
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M.5. Approve NJ Family Leave/NJ Family Leave Insurance Program RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #1511 NJFLA leave request utilizing New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program to begin on or about February 5, 2025 for up to the maximum 12 weeks.
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M.6. Approve Student Shadowing
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Gracie Burkhardt as a student shadow from Rutgers University for at least 45 hours of observation time. Ms. Burkhardt will spend her time with the Kindergarten team. |
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M.7. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #717 request for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about September 16, 2024 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis (pending physician's certification). |
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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 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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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 Michael Inspire LLC 2 Year Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Michael Inspire LLC 2 year Contract with an annual cost of $35,000, totaling $70,000. |
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O.2. Accept FY23 Extraordinary Aid
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts FY24 Extraordinary Aid in the amount of $182,350 and to appropriate these funds from surplus in the following line items in the 24/25 budget:
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O.3. Approve Warren County Special Services Transportation Contract 24-25
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 transportation contract with Warren County Special Services for one student. |
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O.4. Approve 2024-2025 MD Receiving Tuition Contract with Pohatcong Township School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 tuition contract with Pohatcong Township School District for student number 6632941575. MD Tuition $25,000 Related services OT/PT and or speech if required from the IEP Special Education Aide provided by Holland Township ESC TBD $ |
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O.5. Professional Services
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve professional services provided by the following for the 2024-25 school year: Pursuant to 18A:18A.5, the Board of Education of the Township of Holland in the County of Hunterdon and the State of New Jersey awarded the following contracts for licensed professionals for the 2024-25 school year as listed below. These contracts are awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" under the provisions of the Public Procurement Law. The contract itself is available for public inspection at the Office of the Board Secretary, located at 714 Milford Warren Glenn Road County Road, Milford, New Jersey, between the hours of 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. School Psychiatrists; as needed Dr. Padma Palvai Mindspace Psychiatry $1000 per evaluation and report |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P.1. Superintendent's Contract
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P.2. SREP Grant Update
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P.3. BOE/District Goals
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P.4. Facility Report - August
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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 __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 ________. |