December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. FLAG SALUTE

C. WELCOME

D. ROLL CALL
Curry          
Davis          
Friend          
Giovannetti          
Hawrylo          
Moustakas          
Schleicher          

E. CORRESPONDENCE 

E.1. Resignation from Board — Mr. Nick Moustakas

F. PRESENTATION

F.1. Newsletter Club

F.2. Short Story Contest Winner - Shelcy Warren

G. 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: 

_XConfidential 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
_XPending, 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.

G.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 _________.

G.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  __________.

H. 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_____

H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following minutes;
November 11, 2025 Work Session Meeting Minutes 
November 11, 2025 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 Executive Regular Board Meeting Minutes 

H.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated November 19th thru December 9, 2025, check numbers 15263 thru 15319 in the amount of $922,884.47.

H.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending November 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 November.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 November 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.

H.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.

I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT

J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

K. PRINCIPAL REPORT

L. 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.

M. EDUCATION 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:


Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____

M.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 November 4, 2025 - December 5, 2025 and affirms the actions of the administration. (1 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). (School Year 2025-2026 5 total investigations, 2 found to be HIB)

M.2. Approve Annual HIB Self-Assessment
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Annual HIB Self-Assessment for the 2024- 2025 school year.

M.3. Approve Monthly Security Drills
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the monthly Security Drills for the months of July - November 2025.

M.4. Approves Behavioral Threat Assessment Team
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Behavioral Threat Assessment Team per Policy 2419 - SCHOOL THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS for the 2025-2026 school year.

M.5. Approve 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2026-2027 school year calendar.

M.6. Approve the Acceptance of Donation from North Hunterdon Rotary Club
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of dictionaries (for 3rd grade students) and books — Andy and Elmer's Apple Dumpling Adventure (for 1st and 2nd grade students) from the North Hunterdon Rotary Club.  The Board recognizes and thanks the North Hunterdon Rotary Club for their continued and generous support of our school district.

N. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____

N.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Jacob DeWire/Aide
• Skylar Regep/Aide

N.2. Approve Data Coordinator
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Stephanie Snyder as District Data Coordinator for all NJ Department of Education data submissions for the 2025/2026 school year.

N.3. Permission to Hire
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education grants the Superintendent permission to hire: 

N.3.a. PreSchool Instructional Coach

N.3.b. Preschool Teacher - Long Term Substitute

N.4. Approve Job Descriptions
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following job descriptions:

• Superintendent of Schools
• Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

N.5. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts with regret the resignation of Employee #1841 effective December 9, 2025.

O. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____

P. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Curry_____Friend_____Giovannetti_____Hawrylo_____Schleicher_____Moustakas_____Davis_____

P.1. Approve Learn Well  Academic Service Agreement
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the contract with Learn Well for Student #30346 for 10 hours of educational services per week for an unspecified time at a rate of $63.00 per hour. 

P.2. Approve Settlement Agreement and General Release
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Settlement Agreement and General Release with M.H. and K.H. OAL Docket NO: EDU 18283-2025 S.

P.3. Approve Settlement Agreement and General Release
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Settlement Agreement and General Release with A.S. and R.S. Agency Docket No: 2026-39578.

P.4. Approve Settlement Agreement and General Release
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Settlement Agreement and General Release with M.B. and C.B. Agency Docket NO: 240-7/24.

P.5. A Resolution Authorizing the Holland Township Board of Education to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 (5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and
WHEREAS, the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC), hereinafter referred to as the “Lead Agency " has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; 
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, the governing body of the Holland Township Board of Education, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, pursuant to N.J.A.C 5:34-7.6 (a), duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
 

TITLE

This RESOLUTION shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC),

  AUTHORITY

Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) and  N.J.A.C 5:34-7.6 (a), the School Business Administrator, Teresa O’Brien is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC), the Lead Agency.

 CONTRACTING UNIT

The Lead Agency shall comply with the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.

EFFECTIVE DATE

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

Q. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

Q.1. General

Q.2. Budget

R. 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.

S. 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.

S.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 _________.

S.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  __________.

T. ADJOURNMENT

T.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 ________.