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Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. WELCOME
D. ROLL CALL 
Bickhardt___

Brennan___
Curry___
Davis___
Hance___
McGuire___
Scheibener___
Johnson__
Somers___
E. 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.
E.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 _________.
E.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  __________.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
F.1. Resolution Honoring Timothy McGuire
F.2. PreK Ad Hoc Committee Presentation - Matt Davis
G. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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:
H.1. Approval of Minutes 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of November 21, 2017 meeting, Executive Meeting minutes of November 21, 2017. Special Board Meeting minutes of November 30, 2017 and Executive Meeting minutes of November 30, 2017.
H.2.  Finance 
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending October 31, 2017  and November 30, 2017 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 October 31, 2017,  and November 30, 2017 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, Julie Mumaw certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of  October 31, 2017, and November 30,, 2017 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.3. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated November 30, 2017 check numbers N0316 thru N0318, in the amount of $625,664.37 and December 19, 2017 check numbers 07439 thru 07509 in the amount of  $305,952.03.
.
H.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.

•Nancy Yard: 1/19/18, ANJEE Winter Conference, Plainsboro, $120 Registration, Mileage
•Stephanie Bacskai: 1/19/18, ANJEE Winter Conference, Plainsboro, $120 Registration, Mileage
I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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.
L. EDUCATION
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___McGuire____Scheibener___Johnson___Somers__
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 November 15, 2017 - December 14, 2017 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigations, 0 found to be HIB)
M. PERSONNEL
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___McGuire____Scheibener___Johnson___Somers__
M.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:

•Therese Matthews: Teacher/Aide
M.2. Approve Club
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Set Design/Stage Crew Club.

FURTHER RESOLVED the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Megan Monti as the club adviser with a stipend not to exceed $1,143.74 (26 hours at a rate of $43.99 per hour).    
M.3. Approve Acting Superintendent of Schools
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Dr. Nancy Yard as Acting Superintendent of Schools beginning January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2018 at a stipend of $2,320 per month, pending approval from the New Jersey Department of Education as per N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-13.1.
M.4. Approve Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves executing the contract of employment between the Holland Township Board of Education and Mrs. Victoria Stevens, Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary, from January 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018 at a rate of $500.00 per day, as per the contract terms and conditions (pending county office approval).
M.5. Appointment of Officers/Appointments
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following official for the period January 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018:

Position/Official:
•Business Administrator: Victoria Stevens
•Board Secretary: Victoria Stevens
•Purchasing Agent:Victoria Stevens
•Custodian of School Records:Victoria Stevens
•Affirmative Action Officer:Victoria Stevens
•Public Agency Compliance Officer:Victoria Stevens
M.6. Approve Additional Days
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Victoria Stevens for up to 3 work days at a rate $500 per day not to exceed $1,500.  This will ensure a smooth and orderly transition of the Business Administrator position. 
N. POLICY
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___McGuire____Scheibener___Johnson___Somers__
N.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: 

•1320 (Duties of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary)
•0131 (Bylaws and Policies)
•0152 (Board Officers)
O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___McGuire____Scheibener___Johnson___Somers__
O.1. Approve Master Plan Services Proposal
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Master Plan 
Services Proposal submitted by Spiezle Architectrual Group for a lump sum fee of $6,900.00. The Master Plan would look 5 to 10 years out and would include the evaluation of the existing facility conditions, updating the Long Range Facility Plan and providing an assessment report to identify the district's needs.
P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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.
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
_XCollective 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.
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 _________.
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  __________.
S. ADJOURNMENT
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 ________.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
A. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
B. FLAG SALUTE
Subject:
C. WELCOME
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. 
Subject:
D. ROLL CALL 
Bickhardt___

Brennan___
Curry___
Davis___
Hance___
McGuire___
Scheibener___
Johnson__
Somers___
Subject:
E. 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.
Subject:
E.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 _________.
Subject:
E.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  __________.
Subject:
F. CORRESPONDENCE
Subject:
F.1. Resolution Honoring Timothy McGuire
Subject:
F.2. PreK Ad Hoc Committee Presentation - Matt Davis
Subject:
G. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
Subject:
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:
Description:
All in favor:Yes:______  No:______Abstentions:______
Subject:
H.1. Approval of Minutes 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of November 21, 2017 meeting, Executive Meeting minutes of November 21, 2017. Special Board Meeting minutes of November 30, 2017 and Executive Meeting minutes of November 30, 2017.
Subject:
H.2.  Finance 
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending October 31, 2017  and November 30, 2017 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 October 31, 2017,  and November 30, 2017 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, Julie Mumaw certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of  October 31, 2017, and November 30,, 2017 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Subject:
H.3. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated November 30, 2017 check numbers N0316 thru N0318, in the amount of $625,664.37 and December 19, 2017 check numbers 07439 thru 07509 in the amount of  $305,952.03.
.
Subject:
H.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.

•Nancy Yard: 1/19/18, ANJEE Winter Conference, Plainsboro, $120 Registration, Mileage
•Stephanie Bacskai: 1/19/18, ANJEE Winter Conference, Plainsboro, $120 Registration, Mileage
Subject:
I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject:
J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
Subject:
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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.
Subject:
L. EDUCATION
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___McGuire____Scheibener___Johnson___Somers__
Subject:
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 November 15, 2017 - December 14, 2017 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigations, 0 found to be HIB)
Subject:
M. PERSONNEL
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___McGuire____Scheibener___Johnson___Somers__
Subject:
M.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:

•Therese Matthews: Teacher/Aide
Subject:
M.2. Approve Club
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Set Design/Stage Crew Club.

FURTHER RESOLVED the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Megan Monti as the club adviser with a stipend not to exceed $1,143.74 (26 hours at a rate of $43.99 per hour).    
Subject:
M.3. Approve Acting Superintendent of Schools
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Dr. Nancy Yard as Acting Superintendent of Schools beginning January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2018 at a stipend of $2,320 per month, pending approval from the New Jersey Department of Education as per N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-13.1.
Subject:
M.4. Approve Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves executing the contract of employment between the Holland Township Board of Education and Mrs. Victoria Stevens, Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary, from January 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018 at a rate of $500.00 per day, as per the contract terms and conditions (pending county office approval).
Subject:
M.5. Appointment of Officers/Appointments
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following official for the period January 5, 2018 through June 30, 2018:

Position/Official:
•Business Administrator: Victoria Stevens
•Board Secretary: Victoria Stevens
•Purchasing Agent:Victoria Stevens
•Custodian of School Records:Victoria Stevens
•Affirmative Action Officer:Victoria Stevens
•Public Agency Compliance Officer:Victoria Stevens
Subject:
M.6. Approve Additional Days
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Victoria Stevens for up to 3 work days at a rate $500 per day not to exceed $1,500.  This will ensure a smooth and orderly transition of the Business Administrator position. 
Subject:
N. POLICY
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___McGuire____Scheibener___Johnson___Somers__
Subject:
N.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: 

•1320 (Duties of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary)
•0131 (Bylaws and Policies)
•0152 (Board Officers)
Subject:
O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___McGuire____Scheibener___Johnson___Somers__
Subject:
O.1. Approve Master Plan Services Proposal
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Master Plan 
Services Proposal submitted by Spiezle Architectrual Group for a lump sum fee of $6,900.00. The Master Plan would look 5 to 10 years out and would include the evaluation of the existing facility conditions, updating the Long Range Facility Plan and providing an assessment report to identify the district's needs.
Subject:
P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
Subject:
Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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.
Subject:
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
_XCollective 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.
Subject:
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 _________.
Subject:
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  __________.
Subject:
S. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
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 ________.

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