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Meeting Agenda
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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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D. ROLL CALL
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
•Resolution Honoring Christine McWilliams •ESC Letter - Christina Greaves |
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F. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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G. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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G.1. 2015-2016 HIB Scores
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G.2. Budget Discussion
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G.3. Each Board Member Should Review Bylaws Annually (e-mail)
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G.4. QSAC Waiver
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H. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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I. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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J. EDUCATION
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J.1. Approve Change in Preschool Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education changes the Preschool Program from 2 part time classes to become 2 full time classes for the 2017-2018 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education implements the following Non-Resident and Resident Tuition Rates for the 2017-2018 school year as follows: •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: $6,000 •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: Qualified Reduced Lunch: $4,500 •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: Qualified Free Lunch: $3,000 •Preschool (Resident) Sibling Discount of 10% for second or additionally enrolled siblings •Preschool (Non-Resident) Regular Program Full Time: $6,750 |
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J.2. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for December 15, 2016 - January 19, 2017. |
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J.3. Approve Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report for September 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. |
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J.4. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips: •Delaware Valley Regional High School |
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J.5. Accept Sustainable Jersey for Schools/NJEA Grant Award
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Sustainable Jersey for Schools/NJEA Grant Award in the amount of $10,000; WHEREAS, $5,000 will be received on February 2, 2017 and the final amount of $5,000 will be paid upon project completion; WHEREAS, the award is to fund "Positive Peaceful Planters: and the grant will fund professional development and expanded garden and material for the Growing Dome. |
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J.6. Approve Social Studies Curriculum
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Social Studies K-8 Curriculum aligned to the New Jersey Learning Standards. |
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J.7. Approve Math Materials
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Math material purchase: •Grades 5-8: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $24,138.27 •Grades 6-8 (including Algebra): Discovery Education, $10,593 •Grade 7 (Math Accelerated): McGraw Hill Education, $2,577.87 •Grade 8 (Algebra): Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $2,864.75 |
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K. PERSONNEL
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K.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2016-2017 school year: •Kelsey Kunich: Aide, Library Clerk and Secretary |
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L. POLICY
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L.1. Approve Second Readings of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policies and Regulations: •2415.30 (Title I - Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care) •3125 (Employment of Teaching Staff Members) |
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L.2. 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: •1510 (American with Disabilities Act) •2418 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Students) •5116 (Homeless Children) •8330 (Student Records) |
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M. 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: |
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M.1. Finance
1)Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending December 31, 2016 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, David Bailey, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending December 31, 2016, and he 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, David E. Pawlowski, certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of December 31, 2016, 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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M.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated December 31, 2016, check numbers N0287 thru N0289, in the amount of $684,010.57 and January 24, 2017, check numbers 06302 thru 06385, in the amount of $368,604.12. . |
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M.3. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of December 20, 2016, and the Regular minutes of January 3, 2017. |
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M.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. •Edward Pico: 3/13/17-3/15/17, NJSBGA Expo 2017, Atlantic City, $200 Registration, $293.68 Hotel, $69.13 Mileage •Betsy Nush: 2/27/17, NJAHPERD (New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ , $120 Registration and Membership •Danielle Buzby: 2/27/17, NJAHPERD (New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ , $120 Registration and Membership, $48.73 Mileage •David Bailey: 2/16/17, Bomb Threat Assessment, Awareness and Response, Clinton Township Middle School, $8.56 Mileage •Donna Luzzo: 3/1/17, Supporting the Struggling Reader, The College of NJ, $100 Registration •Michele Schwallie: 3/1/17, Supporting the Struggling Reader, The College of NJ, $100 Registration •Jennifer Leap: 2/2/17, Sustainable Jersey for Schools Awards, Trenton, NJ Mileage •Danielle Buzby: 2/2/17, Sustainable Jersey for Schools Awards, Trenton, NJ Mileage •Ryan Pfenning: 2/2/17, Sustainable Jersey for Schools Awards, Trenton, NJ Mileage •Joyce Dlugose: 3/14/17-3/15/17, Tri State ACA Conference, Atlantic City, NJ |
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M.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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N. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
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N.1. Hunterdon County ESC Proprietary Apple Products
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission ("HCESC"), as Lead Agency for the HCESC cooperative pricing system (system identifier 34HUNCCP), has awarded a contract for proprietary Apple technology products following the public solicitation of sealed bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-15, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-9.1; and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education is a member of the HCESC cooperative pricing system and is authorized to make purchases from contracts awarded by the HCESC pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.1 et seq; and WHEREAS, the Apple technology products covered by the HCESC contract sought by the Holland Township Board of Education are of such a specialized nature that only such products will meet the needs of the Holland Township Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has heavily invested time and funds into the acquisition and integration of Apple products in local operations that will be wasted if non-Apple products were used to supplement the existing technology; and WHEREAS, the use of non-Apple products would require either the wholesale replacement of the technology currently used by the Holland Township Board of Education or an unsupportable level of training, support and maintenance services that would utterly defeat the purpose of the public contracting laws; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education hereby authorizes the purchase of proprietary Apple technology products from the HCESC contract as follows: IPADS, IBOOK and Apple accessories. |
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N.2. Special Education Medicaid Initiative Program (SEMI)
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N.2.a. Motion made by__________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Wavier of Requirements for Special Education Medicaid Initiative Program as the District has fewer than 40 students (15) eligible.
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O. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Q.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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Q.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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R. ADJOURNMENT
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R.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 ________. |
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | January 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board 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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Description:
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
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Description:
Bickhardt___
Brennan___ Curry___ Davis___ Hance___ Johnson___ McGuire___ Somers___ Soucie___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
•Resolution Honoring Christine McWilliams •ESC Letter - Christina Greaves |
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F. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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G. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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Description:
Superintendent of Schools, to report on the following:
A. Bullying B. Suspensions C. Report On School Opening |
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G.1. 2015-2016 HIB Scores
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G.2. Budget Discussion
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G.3. Each Board Member Should Review Bylaws Annually (e-mail)
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G.4. QSAC Waiver
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H. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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I. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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J. EDUCATION
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Description:
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___McGuire____Somers___ Soucie___
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J.1. Approve Change in Preschool Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education changes the Preschool Program from 2 part time classes to become 2 full time classes for the 2017-2018 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education implements the following Non-Resident and Resident Tuition Rates for the 2017-2018 school year as follows: •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: $6,000 •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: Qualified Reduced Lunch: $4,500 •Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: Qualified Free Lunch: $3,000 •Preschool (Resident) Sibling Discount of 10% for second or additionally enrolled siblings •Preschool (Non-Resident) Regular Program Full Time: $6,750 |
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J.2. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for December 15, 2016 - January 19, 2017. |
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J.3. Approve Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report for September 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. |
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J.4. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips: •Delaware Valley Regional High School |
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J.5. Accept Sustainable Jersey for Schools/NJEA Grant Award
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Sustainable Jersey for Schools/NJEA Grant Award in the amount of $10,000; WHEREAS, $5,000 will be received on February 2, 2017 and the final amount of $5,000 will be paid upon project completion; WHEREAS, the award is to fund "Positive Peaceful Planters: and the grant will fund professional development and expanded garden and material for the Growing Dome. |
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J.6. Approve Social Studies Curriculum
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Social Studies K-8 Curriculum aligned to the New Jersey Learning Standards. |
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J.7. Approve Math Materials
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Math material purchase: •Grades 5-8: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $24,138.27 •Grades 6-8 (including Algebra): Discovery Education, $10,593 •Grade 7 (Math Accelerated): McGraw Hill Education, $2,577.87 •Grade 8 (Algebra): Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $2,864.75 |
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K. PERSONNEL
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Description:
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___McGuire____Somers___ Soucie___
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K.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2016-2017 school year: •Kelsey Kunich: Aide, Library Clerk and Secretary |
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L. POLICY
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Description:
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___McGuire____Somers___ Soucie___
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L.1. Approve Second Readings of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policies and Regulations: •2415.30 (Title I - Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care) •3125 (Employment of Teaching Staff Members) |
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L.2. 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: •1510 (American with Disabilities Act) •2418 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Students) •5116 (Homeless Children) •8330 (Student Records) |
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M. 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: |
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Description:
All in favor:Yes:______ No:______Abstentions:______
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M.1. Finance
1)Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending December 31, 2016 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, David Bailey, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending December 31, 2016, and he 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, David E. Pawlowski, certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of December 31, 2016, 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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M.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated December 31, 2016, check numbers N0287 thru N0289, in the amount of $684,010.57 and January 24, 2017, check numbers 06302 thru 06385, in the amount of $368,604.12. . |
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M.3. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of December 20, 2016, and the Regular minutes of January 3, 2017. |
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M.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. •Edward Pico: 3/13/17-3/15/17, NJSBGA Expo 2017, Atlantic City, $200 Registration, $293.68 Hotel, $69.13 Mileage •Betsy Nush: 2/27/17, NJAHPERD (New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ , $120 Registration and Membership •Danielle Buzby: 2/27/17, NJAHPERD (New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ , $120 Registration and Membership, $48.73 Mileage •David Bailey: 2/16/17, Bomb Threat Assessment, Awareness and Response, Clinton Township Middle School, $8.56 Mileage •Donna Luzzo: 3/1/17, Supporting the Struggling Reader, The College of NJ, $100 Registration •Michele Schwallie: 3/1/17, Supporting the Struggling Reader, The College of NJ, $100 Registration •Jennifer Leap: 2/2/17, Sustainable Jersey for Schools Awards, Trenton, NJ Mileage •Danielle Buzby: 2/2/17, Sustainable Jersey for Schools Awards, Trenton, NJ Mileage •Ryan Pfenning: 2/2/17, Sustainable Jersey for Schools Awards, Trenton, NJ Mileage •Joyce Dlugose: 3/14/17-3/15/17, Tri State ACA Conference, Atlantic City, NJ |
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M.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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N. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
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Description:
Role Call Vote: Davis___Curry___Bickhardt___Brennan___Hance___Johnson___McGuire____Somers___ Soucie___
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N.1. Hunterdon County ESC Proprietary Apple Products
Motion made by __________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission ("HCESC"), as Lead Agency for the HCESC cooperative pricing system (system identifier 34HUNCCP), has awarded a contract for proprietary Apple technology products following the public solicitation of sealed bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-15, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-9.1; and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education is a member of the HCESC cooperative pricing system and is authorized to make purchases from contracts awarded by the HCESC pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.1 et seq; and WHEREAS, the Apple technology products covered by the HCESC contract sought by the Holland Township Board of Education are of such a specialized nature that only such products will meet the needs of the Holland Township Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has heavily invested time and funds into the acquisition and integration of Apple products in local operations that will be wasted if non-Apple products were used to supplement the existing technology; and WHEREAS, the use of non-Apple products would require either the wholesale replacement of the technology currently used by the Holland Township Board of Education or an unsupportable level of training, support and maintenance services that would utterly defeat the purpose of the public contracting laws; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education hereby authorizes the purchase of proprietary Apple technology products from the HCESC contract as follows: IPADS, IBOOK and Apple accessories. |
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N.2. Special Education Medicaid Initiative Program (SEMI)
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N.2.a. Motion made by__________, seconded by __________, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Wavier of Requirements for Special Education Medicaid Initiative Program as the District has fewer than 40 students (15) eligible.
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O. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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Description:
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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Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Description:
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 X_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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Q.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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Q.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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R. ADJOURNMENT
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R.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 ________. |
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