February 18, 2025 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
Curry Davis Friend Giovannetti Hawrylo Moustakas Schleicher |
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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 __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: Ayes_____Nayes_____Abstentions_____
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes January 7, 2025 Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 7, 2025 Executive Session Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 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 February 18th, 2025 check numbers NO488 thru 14531 in the amount of $792,943.54. |
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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 January 31, 2025 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 Janaury 31, 2025 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, Terersa 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 Janaury 31, 2025 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. 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: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____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 January 24, 2025 - February 12, 2025 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2024-2025 2 total investigations, 2 found to be HIB) |
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L.2. Accept Students
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following employees students for the 2025- 2026 school year tuition free per Policy 5111
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L.3. 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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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____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 Mentors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff member as a mentor for the 2024-2025 school year:
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M.3. Approve Certified Staff Employees Contract for 2024-2025
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Certified Staff Employees contracts for the 2024-2025 school year:
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M.4. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Employee #516 request (pending physician certification) for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave for the 2024/2025 school year not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis. |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____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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N.2. 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: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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O.1. Approve 2024-2025 MD Receiving Tuition plus Paraprofessional Contract with Delaware Township School District (REVISED)
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent , the Holland Township Board of Education approves the revised 2024-2025 student contract with Delaware Township School District. Student 2727227327 Tuition is $25, 000.00 Paraprofessional Cost $36,557.00 Related Services if required in the IEP |
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O.2. Cancel General Fund Previous Years Checks
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves to cancel the following previous years' checks: 12498 $175.00 12602 $35.50 13592 $3469.69 |
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O.3. Approve Bond Counsel
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Educatiop approves the 2025 Bond Counsel Services Agreement with Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer, PA., Attorneys at Law, for services related to a proposed bond referendum. The estimated cost of the contract is $10,000. |
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O.4. Approve Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program Waiver
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the waiver of of requirements for Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program as the District has fewer than 40 students who participate. |
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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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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 ________. |