August 19, 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 __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 - 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; June 17, 2025 Work Session Meeting Minutes June 17, 2025 Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025 Executive Regular Board Meeting Minutes |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following bill lists dated: June 30, 2025 check numbers NO508 thru NO510 in the amount of $729,480.73 July 31, 2025 check numbers 14831 thru NO731 in the amount of $523,971.25. |
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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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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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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 - 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 July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2025-2026 0 total investigations, 0 found to be HIB) |
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I.2. 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, 2025 to June 30, 2025. |
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I.3. Approve Mentoring Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Mentoring Plan for the 2025-2026 school year |
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I.4. 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 2025-2026 school year. |
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I.5. 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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I.6. 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 2025-2026 school year:
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I.7. 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 2025-2026 school year, not to exceed $18,000.00 |
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I.8. 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 2025/2026 school year from Title IIA. |
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I.9. 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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I.10. 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 2025-2026 school year. The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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I.11. Approve Handbooks
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I.12. Approve Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves an Ace pitching machine that pitches softballs and baseballs from Jose Ferreira. The board thanks Mr. Ferreira for his generous donation. |
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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
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J.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 2025/2026 school year as per negotiated contract. Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Athletic Director/$4,500/Alan Schedlbauer Backyard Games/$800/Betsy Nush Band/$4,752/Kevin Kuchinsky Basketball - Boys/$4,000/VACANT Basketball - Boys Assistant/$2,400/Alan Schedlbauer Basketball - Girls/$4,000/Alexandria Raulf Basketball - Girls Assistant/$2,400/Madison Brogan Baseball/$2,500/Matthew Walker Baseball Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Chess Club/ $800/Jason Kries Chorale/$2,376/Matt Bigelli Show Choir/$2,376/Matt Bigelli Computer Club//$2,000/Jason Kries Crafting Club/$1,600/Donna Luzzo Cross Country/$2,300/Shelli Deckert Cross Country Assistant/$800/VACANT Drama Club/$3,500/Matt Bigelli Drama Club Assistant/$2,800/Isa Knapp Drama Club Set Design/$1,200 Per Show/Melissa Bigelli FFA/$2,100/Tom Welsh Golf Club/$800/Betsy Nush Helping Hands/$1,000/Melanie Sloyer Intermural Sports/$1,800/John Horak Newsletter/$2,200 (per advisor)/John Horak & Ryan Pfenning NJHS Advisor/$2,100Jessika Walters Passport Club/$800/Jason Kries Robotics/$1,800/Jason Kries Science Club/$2,100/Sandy Ozgar Soccer - Boys & CoEd/$2,500/Robert Kirschermann Soccer - Boys & CoEd Assistant/$1,300/VACANT Soccer - Girls & CoEd/$2,500/Chris Croasdale Soccer - Girls & CoEd Assistant/$1,300/Kayla Grennan Softball/$2,500/Alexandria Raulf Softball Assistant/$1,300/Nicole Carr Student Council Advisors/$2,100 (per advisor)/Rosemary Martin/Deb Zdepski Technology Student Association (T.S.A.)/$2,200/Jason Kries Tournament of Champions/$2,500 (per advisor) Isa Knapp & Lori Regep Volleyball/$2,300/Frank Simini Volleyball Assistant/$1,200/Megan Simini WHTS/$3,800 (per advisor)/Jason Kries & Ryan Pfenning Yearbook Advisor/$3,800/Alyssa Kries |
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J.3. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #2403 effective retroactive to July 28, 2025. |
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J.4. 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 2025-2026 school year. |
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J.5. 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 2025-2026 school year to be paid with Title I funding. |
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J.6. 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 for the 2025/2026 school year. |
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J.7. 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 for the 2025/2026 school year. |
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J.8. 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 2025- 2026 school year. |
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J.9. 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 2025-2026 school year. |
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J.10. 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 2025-2026 school year. |
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J.11. 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 2025-2026 school year:
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J.12. Confirm Permission to Hire
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education confirms the Superintendent selection to hire the following position for the 2025/2026 school year: Full Time Preschool Teachers (2) Andrea Ditchey, Step 18MA, $78,878 Alyssa Coccio, Step 2BA, $59,735 Part-Time Custodian (3.5 hours per day, 17.5 hours per week) Dawn Kisslan, Step 1, Prorated Salary of $13,280 (Pending Criminal History) |
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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 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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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. Increase Bid Threshold
WHEREAS, Teresa O'Brien, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, possesses a Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certificate; WHEREAS, the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Governor and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-7 and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with a Qualified Purchasing Agent, from $44,000 to $53,000, effective July 1, 2025; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $53,000 for the school district, and further authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Qualified Purchasing Agent, to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount. Furthermore, for contracts in the aggregate that are less than the bid threshold but fifteen (15%) or more of the amount, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall award contracts after soliciting at least two competitive quotations. The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37 (c), is authorized to award contracts that are in the aggregate less than fifteen (15%) percent of the bid threshold without soliciting competitive quotations. |
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L.2. Approve School Breakfast and Lunch Prices for 2025-2026 School Year
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Breakfast and Lunch prices for the 2025-2026 school year.
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L.3. FY 26 ESEA Application |
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L.4. FY26 IDEA Application Basic Ages 3-21 $139,618 Total $145,260 |
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L.5. Award Contract for Mower/Tractor Plow
Resolved, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education award a contract to Storr Tractor Company for the purchase of a Groundmaster 7210 dual purpose mower and tractor plow at a cost of $39,792.99 in accordance with pricing through the NJ State Approved Purchasing System #65MCESCCPS, ESCNJ Bid #22/23-12. |
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L.6. Award Contract for Furniture
Resolved, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education, award a contract to Academy Furniture for the purchase of furniture to replace and upgrade the Faculty Room, Principal's Office and CST Conference with pricing through the Ed Data Coop Bid #12288 as follows: Faculty Room - $48,773.05 Principal/CST Conference - $16,764.54 |
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L.7. Approve Michael Inspire LLC Speaker Engagement Agreement
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Michael Inspire LLC Speaker Engagement Agreement for regional presentation in the amount of $4,000 to be split among the Del Val sending districts. |
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L.8. Affirm Year End Deposit to Reserve Accounts
Motion to affirm the year end deposit to the capital reserve account for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $750,000. |
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L.9. Accept FY25 Non-Public Transportation Aid
Resolved that upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts FY25 Non-Public Transportation Aid in the amount of $2,335 and to appropriate these funds from surplus into the 2025/2026 budget account #11-000-270-503 entitled "Non-Public AIL Payments". |
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L.10. ESEA Title III Consortium
Resolved, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves participation in the ESSA Title III Consortium and to approve ESSA Title III Consortium Memorandum of Agreement for fiscal year 2026 whereby Readington Township School District will be the host district and Holland Township will be a participant district. Districts with an allocation less than $10,000 ub Title III must join a consortium to receive the funds. |
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M. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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M.1. Referendum
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M.2. Regionalization Study
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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 ________. |