April 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Work 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 work session 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. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS
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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 - DISCUSSION ONLY
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; March 11, 2025 Work Session Meeting Minutes March 11, 2025 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes March 18, 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 April 30, 2025 check numbers ____ thru ____ in the amount of _______. |
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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 March 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 March 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 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 March 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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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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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 - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____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 March 6, 2025 - April 8, 2025 and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2024-2025 5 total investigations, 4 found to be HIB) |
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I.2. Approve Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the donation of a pavilion from the Holland Township PTO. The Board recognizes and thanks the Holland Township PTO for their continued and generous support of our school district |
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I.3. Authorizing Affirmative Action Team
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education authorizes the Affirmative Action Team to conduct the needs assessment and develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan. |
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I.4. Approve Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts dictionary donation to all 3rd graders from the Rotary Club of North Hunterdon. The Board recognizes and thanks the Rotary Club of North Hunterdon for their continued and generous support of our school district |
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I.5. 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 2025-2026 school year. |
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I.6. 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 2025- 2026 school year. |
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J. PERSONNEL- DISCUSSION ONLY
Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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J.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 and 2025-2026 school years:
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J.2. Approve Tenure
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves to grant tenure to staff as per the attached listing |
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J.3. Approve Staff for the 2025-2026 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves to rehire teachers, support staff, non tenured staff and non-association staff for the 2025-2026 school year as per the listing. |
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J.4. Approve Organizational Chart for the 2025-2026 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Organizational chart for the 2025–2026 school year |
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J.5. Approve Substitute List
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves substitutes for the 2025/2026 school year |
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J.6. 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, 2025 through June 30, 2026
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J.7. Approve K-2 Drama Set Design Services
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Melissa Bigelli to provide set design services to the Drama Club for the Spring K-2 show not to exceed $1,200. |
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J.8. Approve Media Specialist Teacher Shared Services Contract with Bloomsbury 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 Bloomsbury Board of Education for the 2025-2026 School Year. FURTHER RESOLVED The Annual contract amount is $926.33, .01 FTE $92,633 |
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J.9. Approve World Language Teacher Shared Services Contract with Bloomsbury 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 Bloomsbury Board of Education for the 2025-2026 School Year. FURTHER RESOLVED The Annual contract amount is $27,150, .04 FTE $67,875 |
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K. POLICY - DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____ |
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K.1. Approve Policies
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the bypass of two readings and approves the following Policies:
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L. FINANCE AND FACILITIES - DISCUSSION ONLY
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. Implementation of the Budget
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board empower the Superintendent of Schools and the School Business Administrator to implement the Budget pursuant to policies and regulations of the State Board and Local Board, upon final adoption. |
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L.2. Professional Services
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approve professional services provided by the following for the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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. Auditing Services: BKC, CPA'S PC $22,600 Boiler Services: Metz Inc. $114.00 Tech per hour $171.00 Tech OT per hour $114.00 Helper per hour $171.00 Helper OT per hour 10-50% Material markup Bond Counsel: Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer Corp.$10,000 Electrical: MT. Salem Electric $105.00 Foreman per hour $160.00 Journeyman OT per hour $85.00 Journeyman Helper per hour $127.50 Journey Man OT per hour 15% Material markup FIxed Assest Company Acclaim Inventory, LLC $2000.00 HVAC: Metz Inc. $114.00 Tech per hour $171.00 Tech OT per hour $114.00 Helper per hour $171.00 Helper OT per hour 10-50% Material markup Legal Services Comegno Law Group P.C. $225 per hour Hatfield Schwartz Law Group $185 per hour Medical Commission for Blind Services Payroll Services R & L Data Centers, Inc. $569 per pay Pest Management Services Rentokil North America, Inc. (Ehrlich) $135 per month Plumbing Robert Griggs Plumbing and Heating LLC $118.00 per hour Plumber $177.00 Plumber Overtime per hour $100.00Plumber's Helper per hour $150.00 Plumber's Helper Overtime per hour 25% Material markup Refuse/Recycling Services LMR Disposal $746.00 per month. Contract value estimated $9000 School Physician: Hunterdon Family Medicine at Delaware Valley Physician: $400.00 per hour, Total Administrative annual service fee for health services: $3150.00 School Psychiatrists; as needed Dr. Bhalla Princeton Mental Health LLC $1000 per 1 1/2 hour evaluation. Dr. Chen Hunterdon Behavioral Health Care $1337.00 school evaluation and report. Dr. Theodore Petti Dr. Sheryl Novotny both Rutgers University Behavioral Health, $1000 per 2 1/2 hour evaluation Dr. Bryan Fennelly $1,120 per evaluation. Dr. Altagracia Gomez-Aracena $1,5000 per evaluation. Dr. Padma Palvai $900 per evaluation. Pediatric Neuropsychology: Next Generation Neuropathology, LLC/Dr. Jennifer WestGavin/Dr. Nicolas Hope -f $1,500 per evaluation Psychiatrist: Dr. Jay Kuris - $1,900 per evaluation |
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L.3. Authorization to Implement the 2025-2026 Tuition Rates
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Holland Township Board of Education implements the following Non-Resident Tuition Rates for 2025-2026 as follows: K-8 $18,500 LLD Program: $25,000 ESY Program $3,500 Autistic Program $33,000 |
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L.4. Cooperative Pricing Agreements County Education Services Commissions
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Cooperative Pricing Agreements between the Holland Township Board of Education and the following Education Services Commissions:
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L.5. Budget Hearing and Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget
WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education approved the tentative 2025-2026 budget at its March 18, 2025 board meeting; and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education forwarded the tentative 2025-2026 budget to the Executive County Superintendent for review and approval on March 19, 2025, and WHEREAS, the district’s 2025-2026 budget was prepared to be consistent with the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) focusing on quality performance indicators in all five areas of school district effectiveness; Operations Management, Instruction and Program, Fiscal Management, Personnel and Governance; and WHEREAS, the district’s 2025-2026 budget was prepared consistent with the district’s Finance Policy 6220 addressing budget preparation, with primary consideration given to educational priorities identified by the Superintendent of Schools;and WHEREAS, the district’s 2025-2026 budget is designed to carry out the educational plan in a thorough and efficient manner, to maintain school district facilities, and to honor continuing obligations of the district; and WHEREAS, the district’s 2025-2026 budget evolved primarily from the needs of the schools as expressed by the Principal, the Information Technology Manager, the Supervisor of Building & Grounds, the School Business Administrator and the Superintendent of Schools, and is compatible with approved district plans; and WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 budget was constructed consistent with the School Funding Reform Act of 2008, under which a district could apply for some tax levy adjustments to cover extraordinary conditions such as, for health benefit cost increase above two (2) percent; an enrollment adjustment, and banked cap, the results which could increase local taxes above the two (2) percent cap; and WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 budget does not include the adjustment for increased costs of health benefits; and WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 budget does not include the use of an enrollment adjustment to offset the various costs associated with the increase of students to the district; and WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 budget does not include the use of previously banked cap, and acknowledges that by not using banked cap $22,401 will expire and $838,169 will continue to be available for future budget years; and WHEREAS, the following diagram provides a breakdown of the 2025-2026 budget by fund: General Fund: $12,955,575/Local Tax Levy: $10,858,949 Special Revenue Fund: $1,366,419/Local Tax Levy: $0 Total Base Budget: $14,321,994/Local Tax Levy: $10,858,949 WHEREAS, the budget was approved for advertising by the Executive County Superintendent on ______________ and published in the Star Ledger on April 24, 2025, and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Holland Township Board of Education adopts the budget for the 2025-2026 school year using the 2025-2026 state aid figures and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Holland Township Board of Education affixes/determines that the amount of money necessary to be appropriated for the use of the public schools for the 2025-2026 school year shall be submitted at $12,955,575 in the General Fund and the General Fund local tax levy shall be submitted at $10,858,949 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in budget line 580, Budgeted Fund Balance Operating, is $250,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in the budget line 600, Withdrawal from Capital Reserve - for Local Share in the amount of $370,295 for the purpose of parking lot pavement improvements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, included in the budget line 630, Withdrawal from Maintenance Reserve in the amount of $47,291 for the purpose of upgrading the technology network infrastructure; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A:5.2(a), the maximum general fund travel allowance for the 2025-2026 for travel shall be established at $20,000, and the maximum regular business travel amount shall not exceed $1,500 per employee. The maximum travel expenditure amount for the current year is $50,000, of which, $9,597.54 has been spent and $0 is encumbered to date; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and authorizes the Superintendent and Business Adminsitrator to take such action to ensure that the 2025-2026 budget adopted by the Holland Township Board of Education is implemented consistent with the intent of this resolution. |
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L.6. Approve REAP Grant Application for the 2025-2026 School Year
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve an application for: Federal Grant: Small, Rural School Achievement Program CFDA Number 84.358A (REAP) for the 2025-2026 school year |
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L.7. Approve School Photographer Contract for the 2025-2026 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approved BNL Enterprises, Inc. as the school photographer for the 2025-2026 School Year. (2 year) |
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L.8. Approve School Yearbook Contract for the 2025-2026 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Lifetouch as the yearbook provider for the 2025-2026 school year. |
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L.9. Approve 2025-2026 Tuition Contracts with Marie H. Katzenbach New Jersey School for the Deaf
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the ESY tuition contracts for SID # 7875264920 to attend the Marie H. Katzenbach New Jersey School for the Deaf 2025-2026 school year. ESY Program: Tuition $4,200.00 Personal Assistant $3,570.00 |
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L.10. Approve 2025-2026 Receiving Tuition Contract with Pohatcong Township School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 receiving tuition contract with the Pohatcong Township School District. Student #6632941575 AutisticTuition $33,000 Special Education Aide $36,450 Special Education Benefits $12,000 (estimate) Related services: OT/PT and or speech if required from the IEP. ESY $3500 Additional ESY Students: $3500 per student: 6-8 Students |
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L.11. Approve 2025-2026 Autistic Receiving Tuition Contract with Milford School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves an autistic receiving a tuition contract with Milford School District for the 2025-2026 school year. Student #1711212291 Autistic Tuition $33,000 Special Education Aide $36,450 Special Education Benefits $12,000 (estimate) Related services:OT/PT and or speech and any other services if required from the IEP ESY $3500.00 if attending |
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L.12. Approve 2025-2026 Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC)
Para-professional, Case Manager, Speech and Language Specialist PIC RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached contract with HCESC to provide Paraprofessional, Case Manager and Speech and Language Specialist contracts and services to Holland Township school per terms and conditions of the the contracts. Para -professional costs salary $968,356.80 Para -professional health benefits/ waivers $150,000 (estimate) Case Manager costs salary $95,700 Case Manager health benefits $55,200 (estimate) Speech and Language Specialist $79,570.00 Speech and Language Specialist health benefits $11,875 (estimate) Preschool Instructional Coach $46,800 no health benefits |
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L.13. Approve 2025-2026 Contract Services and Rates from Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC)
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached rates for services. |
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L.14. Approve 2025-2026 Medical, Prescription Dental and Vision Plan Rates
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education, approves the 25-26 Renewal of Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision rates for the Holland Township School.
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L.15. Approve 2025-2026 YMCA Contract
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the YMCA contract for the use of the Holland Township school to provide before and aftercare child services. |
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L.16. Food Service Management Company Contract for 2025-2026
Motion to approve the 2025/2026 Food Service Management Company Renewal Contract with Maschio's Food Services, Inc. as follows: Effective Date:July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Annual Management Fee: $10,686.16 payable in monthly installments of $1,068.62 per month commencing on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2026. Guarantee Loss: $10,000 Contract Cost: $180,952.70 |
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L.17. Approve the Physical Therapist Shared Service Contract with Union Township Board of Education 25-26
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Shared Services contract for Physical Therapy Services with the Union Township Board of Education. $_____________ |
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L.18. Holland Township School Tax Levy Schedule 2025-2026
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 tax schedule. |
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L.19. Approve 2025-2026 Receiving Tuition Contract with Delaware Township School District
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves a 2025-2026 student contract with the Delaware Township School District. Student #2727227327 Autistic Tuition $33,000 Special Education Aide $36,450 Special Education Benefits $12,000 (estimate) OT/PT and or speech and any other service as required in the IEP $3500 if attending ESY |
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L.20. Approve Warren County Special Services Transportation Contract 25-26
RESOLVED, upon the recommendatiion of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2025-202 transporation contract with Warren County Special Services. |
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L.21. Approve Hunterdon County ESC participation transporation contract 25-26
RESOLVED,upon the recommendation of the Superintendent , the Holland Township Board of Education approves the conract for participation in Coordiated transporation for the 25-26 school year. |
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L.22. Approve Contract with The Hunterdon Preparatory Private School 25-26
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendet, the Holland Township Board of Education approved the contract with the Hunterdon Preparatory School for student number 26041 in the amount of $___________for the 25-26 school year. |
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L.23. Approve Phoenix Advisors Financial Advisors 2025-2026
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Phoenix Advisors as our financial advisors for the 2025-2026 school year. |
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L.24. Award Contract
Motion to award a contract to Crossroads Pavement Maintenance, LLC to saw cut, mill and repave the parking lot for a total cost of $392,725 in accordance with the Ed Data contract for Macadam Services #2017-2024. |
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L.25. Award Contract
Motion to award a contract to Turn-Key Technologies for the purchase and installation of network equipment to upgrade the switches for a total amount of $78,817.40 for which the district has applied for and will accept E-rate funding in the amount of $39,408.70 with a district cost of $39,408.70. |
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L.26. Approve the Breakfast Implementation Plan
Motion to approve the Breakfast Implementation Plan effective for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year as required by NJSA 18A:33-10.1. |
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M. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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M.1. General
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M.2. Budget
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N. 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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O. ADJOURNMENT
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O.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 ________. |