October 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Session
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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 __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, the Board approve the following minutes; September 17, 2024 Work Session Meeting Minutes September 17, 2024 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 Executive Regular 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 31, 2024 check numbers 14132 thru NO471 in the amount of $1,602,059.44. |
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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 September 30, 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 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 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 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. 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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I. 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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I.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 September 12, 2024 to October 23, 2024 and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 1 found to be HIB). (School Year 2024-2025 1 total investigations, 1 found to be HIB) |
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I.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 2024-2025 School Year |
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I.3. 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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I.4. 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 2024-2025 school year. The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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I.5. Approve Pre-Kindergarten Project Enrollment
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Pre-Kindergarten Projected Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year to 75 students. |
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I.6. Approve Preschool Program Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves 2025-2026 Three Year Preschool Program Plan and Annual Update. |
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I.7. Approve HTEA Parent Event
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves HTEA grant committee building use for a Math Literacy Parent event on November 21, 2024. |
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I.8. Approve 2024-2025 District/Administrative Goals
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 District/Administrative Goals. |
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I.9. Approve 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals. |
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J. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT
Chapter 53 requires boards of education to permit the public to comment on any changes or amendments to certain administrative contracts as they are renewed, amended or modified. Tonight we are permitting comments on the contract of our Superintendent, Stephanie Snyder, as it relates to renewing her contract for another five-year term. The board is considering offering Mrs. Snyder a renewed/amended contract effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. The board will, at this time, respectfully hear comments from the public on the matter. The board, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, shall not publicly discuss personnel matters and shall not respond to comments made by members of the public. Please be aware that Mrs. Snyder retains the right of privacy and shall retain all rights regarding defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. |
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K. PERSONNEL
Roll Call Vote: Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hance_____Muller_____Walker_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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K.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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K.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 2024/2025 school year as per negotiated contract. Position/Staff Member/Stipend Basketball - Boys/$3,878/Kathy Harvey Tournament of Champions/$2,006 (Split Position)/Kaylee Qualteria |
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K.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. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Basketball - Boys/$3,878/Robert Kirschenmann Tournament of Champions/$2,006 (Split Position)/Lori Regep |
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K.4. 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 #1862 FMLA & NJFLA leave request to begin on or about March 24, 2025 for the maximum 8 weeks(FMLA) and then 12 weeks (NJFLA). Employee #1862 will utilize 5 (5) sick days starting on or about March 17, 2025 until the end of the school year. Employee #1862 will finish NJFLA leave on or about September 22, 2025 until on or about December 1, 2025. |
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K.5. Approve Amended Superintendent's Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves an amended employment contract commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 with a base salary of $151,541 annually for the 2024-2025 school year, $165,000 annually for the 2025-2026 school year, $169,125 annually for the 2026-2027 school year, $173,353 annually for the 2027-2028 school year, and $177,686 annually for the 2028-2029 school year. |
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L. 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. 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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M.1. Approve Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and form M1 for 2024- 2025
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 2024-2025 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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M.2. Site Survey Contract
Motion to award a professional services contract to Dykstra Walker Design Group to provide an updated topographical and infrastructure survey at a cost of $2,500. |
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N. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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O. 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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P. ADJOURNMENT
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P.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 ________. |