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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
Bickhardt___ Brennan___ Curry___ Davis___ Hance___ Johnson ___ Scheibener___ Somers__ Witucki ___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. Resolution Honoring Robin Nugent -Teacher of the Year
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E.2. Resolution Honoring Jennifer Leap - Educational Services Professional of the Year
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E.3. Habitat for Humanity Project - 2nd Grade
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F. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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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: |
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of April 24, 2018, Revised Executive Meeting minutes of February 27, 2018 , Revised Regular Board Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2018. |
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G.2. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending March 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 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, William Shlala, 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 March 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 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 March 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 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.3. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated April 30, 2018 check number N0335, in the amount of $310,305.46 and the bill list dated May 22, 2018 check numbers N0337 THRU 07920 in the amount of $721, 225.25. . |
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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. •Stephanie Bacskai: 7/11/18 - 7/12/18, iSTEM and Literature for NGSS, TCNJ, Registration, $270 •Stephanie Bacskai: 7/23/18 - 7/26/18, STEM Workshop:Hydroponic & Aquaponic, TCNJ, Registration, $640 •Jennifer Leap: 5/30/18, Mind Up Training, Kingwood Township School •William G. Shlala: 9/27/18-9/28/18, Annual Hunterdon County Superintendent's Conference, Shawnee, PA, $182.90 Registration & Hotel, Mileage •Casey Bickhardt: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Phillip Brennan: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Brett Curry: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Matthew Davis: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Laurie Hance: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Edward Johnson: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Lorraine Scheibener: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Joseph Somers: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Caitlin Witucki: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •William G. Shlala, 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •5 Teachers 8/15/18, Hunterdon County EdTech Fest, JP Case Middle School Flemington, NJ, $90 Stipend and Mileage •Kathryn Wilk: 6/28/18-6/29/18, Section 504 Coordinators Institute, Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA, Registration $545.00, Parking $10.00 •Kristen Deniz: 9/25/18, 9/26/18, 10/9/18, Bullying 101 for Counselors, Monroe Township, NJ, Registration $450.00, Mileage $58.00 •Lauren Dalley: 9/25/18, 9/26/18, 10/9/18, Bullying 101 for Counselors, Monroe Township, NJ, Registration $450.00, Mileage $100.00 •Stephanie Kane: 5/24/18, Your PARCC Math Data, Monroe, NJ Registration $149.00, Mileage $29.33 |
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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. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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H.1.
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I. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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J. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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K. EDUCATION
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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K.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 April 17, 2018 - May 15, 2018 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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K.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips: •Fairview Lake •McCarter Theater |
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K.3. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement (as stipulated by 6A:27-11.2)
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11.2;WHEREAS, On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 the Holland Township School Principal Dr. Nancy Yard oversaw the school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes. The drill was held at approximately 8:20 am for the elementary school students and at approximately 9:05 am for the middle school students in front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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K.4. Approve PTO Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the PTO donation to the Art Department and Enrichment program with a combined value of approximately $2,065.09. The Board recognizes and thanks the PTO for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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K.5. Approve High School Resolution
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following resolution: The Holland Township Board of Education values the long standing relationship between the sending districts of the area and Delaware Valley as the current High School District. The Holland Township Board sadly acknowledges a breakdown in that long history of common planning with the unilateral adoption by the High School of a 2018-2019 calendar without regard to the opinions of the districts that make up the High School and constitute the membership of the High School. The Holland Township Board is also concerned that the High School has determined to repeat the 2018-2019 calendar for an undetermined length of time. The Holland Township Board is also concerned that the situation encountered this year with such an early spring recess will be repeated in coming years leading to students with unexcused absences and staff being penalized by loss of pay. Additionally we are concerned about 8th grade graduation. The Holland Township Board of Education for the above reasons and for maintaining in general the past cooperative history encourages the High School to engage in a dialogue with the sending districts that are the constituent basis for the High School district and further encourage the High School to return to an attitude of cooperative planning. |
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K.6. Approve Summer Committee
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves 4 teachers to develop a Code of Conduct Committee in the summer with a maximum of 4 days at their hourly rate. |
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L. PERSONNEL
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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L.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2017-2018 and the 2018-2019 school year: •Tina Crotty: Teacher/Aide |
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L.2. Approve Summer Hours for Librarian and Library Clerk
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves summer hours for Librarian: Christine Detrick and Library Clerk: Joyce Criss not to exceed 25 each with the hourly rate of $52.33 for Christine Detrick and $24.57 for Joyce Criss. (Subject to adjustment after settlement of contract) |
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L.3. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Ms. Alantha Carter's letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2018. |
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L.4. Approve Summer Substitute Custodian Rate
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves increasing the Summer Substitute Custodian rate to $12 per hour effective June 25, 2018. |
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L.5. Approve Summer Technology Assistance
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following summer technology assistance employees with an hourly rate of $11.00 per hour not to exceed a total of 400 hours: •Eileen Bertolotti •Betsy Nush •Trish Bertoldo |
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L.6. Approve Summer Custodian Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following summer custodial employees at an hourly rate of $11.00 per hour: •Kyle Lippincott •Kyle Conti •Dan Hett •Chris Fleischman •CJ Schaible (Alternate) Further RESOLVED that the following are summer custodial substitutes at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour: • Kurt Heeren •Brian Williams •Jean Dech •Colin Makombe •Kyle Nolan •Jared Grassi |
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L.7. Approve Unpaid Day
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Joyce Criss's request for unpaid days not to exceed four half days beginning June 1, 2018 until June 22, 2018. |
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M. POLICY
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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M.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: •1550 (Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices) •2431 (Athletic Competition) •2431.2 (Medical Examination Prior to Participation on a School-Sponsored Interscholastic or Intramural Team or Squad) •5350 (Student Suicide Prevention) •5520 (Disorder and Demonstration) •5533 (Student Smoking) •5535 (Passive Breath Alcohol Sensor Device) •5561 (Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities) •8462 (Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children) •8561 (Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs) |
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N. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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N.1. 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 $250,000 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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N.2. Transfer of Surplus to Maintenance Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the transfer of surplus to maintenance 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 Maintenance Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 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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N.3. Transfer of Surplus to Emergency Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to emergency 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 Emergency Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 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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N.4. Accept REAP
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the REAP Grant for 2017-2018 in the amount of $45,364.00 to be used primarily towards technology. |
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O. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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Q. 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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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: | May 22, 2018 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
Bickhardt___ Brennan___ Curry___ Davis___ Hance___ Johnson ___ Scheibener___ Somers__ Witucki ___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. Resolution Honoring Robin Nugent -Teacher of the Year
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E.2. Resolution Honoring Jennifer Leap - Educational Services Professional of the Year
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E.3. Habitat for Humanity Project - 2nd Grade
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F. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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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: |
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Description:
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of April 24, 2018, Revised Executive Meeting minutes of February 27, 2018 , Revised Regular Board Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2018. |
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G.2. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending March 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 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, William Shlala, 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 March 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 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 March 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 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.3. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated April 30, 2018 check number N0335, in the amount of $310,305.46 and the bill list dated May 22, 2018 check numbers N0337 THRU 07920 in the amount of $721, 225.25. . |
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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. •Stephanie Bacskai: 7/11/18 - 7/12/18, iSTEM and Literature for NGSS, TCNJ, Registration, $270 •Stephanie Bacskai: 7/23/18 - 7/26/18, STEM Workshop:Hydroponic & Aquaponic, TCNJ, Registration, $640 •Jennifer Leap: 5/30/18, Mind Up Training, Kingwood Township School •William G. Shlala: 9/27/18-9/28/18, Annual Hunterdon County Superintendent's Conference, Shawnee, PA, $182.90 Registration & Hotel, Mileage •Casey Bickhardt: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Phillip Brennan: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Brett Curry: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Matthew Davis: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Laurie Hance: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Edward Johnson: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Lorraine Scheibener: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Joseph Somers: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •Caitlin Witucki: 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •William G. Shlala, 10/22/18 - 10/25/18, NJ School Board, Mileage, Hotel, Registration, $850.00 •5 Teachers 8/15/18, Hunterdon County EdTech Fest, JP Case Middle School Flemington, NJ, $90 Stipend and Mileage •Kathryn Wilk: 6/28/18-6/29/18, Section 504 Coordinators Institute, Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA, Registration $545.00, Parking $10.00 •Kristen Deniz: 9/25/18, 9/26/18, 10/9/18, Bullying 101 for Counselors, Monroe Township, NJ, Registration $450.00, Mileage $58.00 •Lauren Dalley: 9/25/18, 9/26/18, 10/9/18, Bullying 101 for Counselors, Monroe Township, NJ, Registration $450.00, Mileage $100.00 •Stephanie Kane: 5/24/18, Your PARCC Math Data, Monroe, NJ Registration $149.00, Mileage $29.33 |
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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. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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H.1.
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I. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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J. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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K. EDUCATION
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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K.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 April 17, 2018 - May 15, 2018 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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K.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips: •Fairview Lake •McCarter Theater |
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K.3. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement (as stipulated by 6A:27-11.2)
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11.2;WHEREAS, On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 the Holland Township School Principal Dr. Nancy Yard oversaw the school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes. The drill was held at approximately 8:20 am for the elementary school students and at approximately 9:05 am for the middle school students in front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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K.4. Approve PTO Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the PTO donation to the Art Department and Enrichment program with a combined value of approximately $2,065.09. The Board recognizes and thanks the PTO for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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K.5. Approve High School Resolution
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following resolution: The Holland Township Board of Education values the long standing relationship between the sending districts of the area and Delaware Valley as the current High School District. The Holland Township Board sadly acknowledges a breakdown in that long history of common planning with the unilateral adoption by the High School of a 2018-2019 calendar without regard to the opinions of the districts that make up the High School and constitute the membership of the High School. The Holland Township Board is also concerned that the High School has determined to repeat the 2018-2019 calendar for an undetermined length of time. The Holland Township Board is also concerned that the situation encountered this year with such an early spring recess will be repeated in coming years leading to students with unexcused absences and staff being penalized by loss of pay. Additionally we are concerned about 8th grade graduation. The Holland Township Board of Education for the above reasons and for maintaining in general the past cooperative history encourages the High School to engage in a dialogue with the sending districts that are the constituent basis for the High School district and further encourage the High School to return to an attitude of cooperative planning. |
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K.6. Approve Summer Committee
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves 4 teachers to develop a Code of Conduct Committee in the summer with a maximum of 4 days at their hourly rate. |
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L. PERSONNEL
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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L.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2017-2018 and the 2018-2019 school year: •Tina Crotty: Teacher/Aide |
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L.2. Approve Summer Hours for Librarian and Library Clerk
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves summer hours for Librarian: Christine Detrick and Library Clerk: Joyce Criss not to exceed 25 each with the hourly rate of $52.33 for Christine Detrick and $24.57 for Joyce Criss. (Subject to adjustment after settlement of contract) |
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L.3. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Ms. Alantha Carter's letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2018. |
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L.4. Approve Summer Substitute Custodian Rate
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves increasing the Summer Substitute Custodian rate to $12 per hour effective June 25, 2018. |
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L.5. Approve Summer Technology Assistance
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following summer technology assistance employees with an hourly rate of $11.00 per hour not to exceed a total of 400 hours: •Eileen Bertolotti •Betsy Nush •Trish Bertoldo |
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L.6. Approve Summer Custodian Personnel
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following summer custodial employees at an hourly rate of $11.00 per hour: •Kyle Lippincott •Kyle Conti •Dan Hett •Chris Fleischman •CJ Schaible (Alternate) Further RESOLVED that the following are summer custodial substitutes at an hourly rate of $12.00 per hour: • Kurt Heeren •Brian Williams •Jean Dech •Colin Makombe •Kyle Nolan •Jared Grassi |
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L.7. Approve Unpaid Day
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Joyce Criss's request for unpaid days not to exceed four half days beginning June 1, 2018 until June 22, 2018. |
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M. POLICY
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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M.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: •1550 (Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices) •2431 (Athletic Competition) •2431.2 (Medical Examination Prior to Participation on a School-Sponsored Interscholastic or Intramural Team or Squad) •5350 (Student Suicide Prevention) •5520 (Disorder and Demonstration) •5533 (Student Smoking) •5535 (Passive Breath Alcohol Sensor Device) •5561 (Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities) •8462 (Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children) •8561 (Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs) |
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N. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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N.1. 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 $250,000 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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N.2. Transfer of Surplus to Maintenance Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the transfer of surplus to maintenance 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 Maintenance Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 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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N.3. Transfer of Surplus to Emergency Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to emergency 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 Emergency Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 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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N.4. Accept REAP
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the REAP Grant for 2017-2018 in the amount of $45,364.00 to be used primarily towards technology. |
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O. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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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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Q. 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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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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