June 24, 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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E.1. Thank You - Mrs. Pursell
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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 minutes of: May 20, 2025 Work Session Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025 Executive Session Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes May 27, 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 June 24, 2025 check numbers NO502 thru NO507 in the amount of $545,949.85. |
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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 May 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 May 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 May 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. 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: 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 May 13, 2025 - June 11, 2025 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2024-2025 7 total investigations, 6 found to be HIB) |
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L.2. Approve ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Inc. Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of $100 from ShopRite Hunterdon County, Inc. for Ultimate Fun Day. The Board recognizes and thanks the ShopRite Hunterdon County, Inc. for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.3. Approve Dutch Mill Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of Capri Sun Juice Boxes and water from Dutch Mill for Field Day. The Board recognizes, and thanks Dutch Mill for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.4. Approve Woman's Club Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Woman's Club Donation in the amount of $100 to be applied towards Tournament of Champions and $150 to be applied towards die cut collection and to purchase DVD's. The Board recognizes and thanks the Woman's Club for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.5. Approve Daughters of the American Revolution Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accept the Daughters of the American Revolution's donation of books to the Library/Media Center. The Board recognizes and thanks the Daughters of the American Revolution for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.6. Approve HTS LEA Guidance for Chapter 27
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Holland Townships' Local Educational Agency Guidance for Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs for the 2025-2026 School Year |
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L.7. Approve NJQSAC Team
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approved the NJQSAC Team to complete the DPR 's. |
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L.8. Approve Paul J. Di Sarro Music Scholarship
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Paul J. DiSarro Music Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to be applied towards summer camp 2025. The Board recognizes and thanks the Di Sarro family for their continued and generous support of our school district |
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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 Job Description
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the job description for Superintendent of Schools. |
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M.2. Annual Job Description Reapproval
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education reapproves all current job descriptions for the 2025-2026 school year. |
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M.3. Approve Unpaid Day
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves one (1) unpaid day for Employee #1879, Thursday, May 29, 2025. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following payroll check for Employee #1879 will be deducted for her one (1) unpaid day for Thursday, May 29, 2025. |
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M.4. Approve Payment for Unused Personal Business/Family Illness and Sick Days Incentive
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the payment for unused Personal Business Days and Family Illness Days incentive as per HTEA Contract. |
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M.5. Rescind ESY Personnel Approval
RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the approval of the following personnel to work the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY). Paraprofessionals Sandy Ozgar: $67.54 per hour |
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M.6. Approve ESY Personnel
RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following personnel to work the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY). The program will be in effect from July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025; 3 days per week. Teachers and Nurses will work from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Paraprofessional Sandra Ozgar: $20.00 per hour Colleen Speth: $20.00 per hour |
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M.7. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #516 effective July 1, 2025 for purposes of retirement. |
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M.8. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Ms. Elizabeth Nugent as Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year beginning August 19, 2025 pending final IEP programming placements. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Nugent will be placed on Step 1 BA of the 2025- 2026 HTEA Salary guide, $59,235. |
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M.9. Approve Summer Curriculum Writing Personnel
RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following personnel for summer curriculum writing not to exceed $5,000 in total with 30 hours each. Jami Alberalla: $52.17 per hour Lindsey Brychta: $56.70 per hour Laura Burke: $57.37 per hour Debbie Croasdale: $65.83 per hour Janet Huber: $53.86 per hour Donna Luzzo: $53.85 per hour Robin Nugent: $60.76 per hour Alison Raike: $53.86 per hour Emily Rodriguez: $60.31 per hour Elizabeth Vocke: $60.76 per hour Thomas Welsh: $65.65 per hour Deborah Zdepski: $60.31 per hour |
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M.10. Approve Student Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Caitlyn Marie Soong as a student teacher (Clinical Practice) from James Madison University for one semester starting January 12, 2026 through May 1, 2026. Ms. Soong will spend her time with Ms. Branosky. |
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M.11. Approve Part Time Preschool Administrative Assistant
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment of Ms. Alyssa DelCampo Kries as the Part Time Preschool Administrative Assistant (10 month position - 20 hours per week) for the 2025/2026 school year beginning August 19, 2025. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. DelCampo Kries will be placed on Step 1 of the 2025-2026 HTEA Salary Guide with a prorated salary of $16,706. |
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M.12. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #2401 effective August 1, 2025. |
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M.13. Permission to Hire
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education grants the Superintendent permission to hire for any open positions from June 24, 2025 until August 26, 2025. |
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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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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 2025- 2026 Extraordinary Aid Application
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the FY25 application for Extraordinary Aid. The state may award a portion of an eligible classified student's education and support cost incurred that exceed $40,000 for public school expenditures and $55,000 for private school tuition expenditures. |
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O.2. Approve Kindergarten Toilet Waiver
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the "Toilet Room Facilities for Early Intervention, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms 2025-2026 School Year" and certifies that all requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:26-6.3 and/or 6.4 have been met. |
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O.3. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Capital Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to capital reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $750,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations |
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O.4. Return Project Balance to Capital Reserve
Whereas, the RTU Replacement at Holland Township School, Project #19-2220 -060-1000 was funded with Capital Reserve in the amount of $621,885, and Whereas, the RTU Replacement Project was completed and closed-out on 09/13/2024 with a total project cost of $571,885.00, leaving a $50,000 balance, now therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Holland Township Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, will return the unused balance of $50,000 back to the Capital Reserve Account. |
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O.5. Approve Joint ESY Transportation 2025-2026 Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2025-2026 ESY joint transportation agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District for the amount of $12,901.33 HEO1 ESY $3081.00 8 Students HEO3 ESY $3081.00 14 Students HEO3 ESY $3081.00 7 Students HSEO4 Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf ESY $3658.33 1 Student |
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O.6. Approve Agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School
Motion to approve an agreement with Delaware Valley Regional High School for Business Support Services, specifically payroll, for the 25/26 school year in the amount of $25,000. |
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O.7. Capital Project Implementation
Whereas, the Holland Township Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Superintendent, agrees that the Business Administrator, Teresa O'Brien, has successfully taken measures to Implement the Long Range Facility Plan and oversee project implementation, and Whereas, the Business Administrator is an employee of the Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education and serves the Holland Township Board of Education through an Interlocal Services Agreement, now therefore, Be it Resolved, that the Holland Township Board of Education authorizes the Delaware valley Regional High School Board to pay Mrs. O'Brien a sum of $3,000 using funds from the amount paid to Del Val for shared services for completing the Long Range Facility Plan Implementation goal identified in her employment contract. |
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O.8. Approve Contract with Maryann Huzar
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the contracted services of Maryann Huzar for physical therapy at an hourly rate of $150.00. |
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O.9. Approve Sidebar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approved the sidebar agreement by and between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Holland Township Education Association regarding clarifications to the Schedule A stipends. |
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O.10. Approve Secretary Salary Guide
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approve the HTEA Secretary Salary Guide for the years 2024-2027. |
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O.11. Approve Revised 26 Preschool Budget
Whereas, the FY26 Preschool Expansion Aid was reduced by $46,300 which represents 25% of the FY24 Carryover Amount, and Whereas, an appeal was file by the administration to request restoration of the $46,300, and Whereas, on May 20, 2025, the district received written notification from the New Jersey Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Services, that the appeal was granted and the $46,300 was restored, noe therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Holland Township Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the revised fiscal year 2026 Preschool Expansion Budget in the amount of $1,221,525. |
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O.12. SAIF Renewal Membership 2025-2028
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve the three-year membership with School Alliance Insurance Fund on July 1, 2025 ending July 1, 2028. |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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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 _XPersonnel 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 ________. |