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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___ Davis___ Hance___ Johnson ___ Kirkpatrick___ McGuire___ Scheibener___ Somers__ Witucki ___ |
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E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONWHEREAS 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 _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. |
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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 _________. |
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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 __________. |
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F. CORRESPONDENCE
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G. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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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: |
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H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of September 25, 2018 meeting, Executive Meeting minutes of September 25, 2018. |
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H.2. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending September 30, 2018 as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1. (Sub items 1, 2 and 3 will be agenda items for the November 27th, 2018 board meeting) 2) To accept the Holland Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Stephanie Snyder, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending September 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, Brian McCarthy certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of September 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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H.3. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated September 30, 2018 check number N0344, in the amount of $307,387.63 and the bill list dated October 16, 2018 check numbers N0345 thru 08431 in the amount of $434,505.24. . |
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H.4. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops. |
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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I.1. PARCC Test Scores
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I.2. Community Outreach Board Referendum Vote
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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L. EDUCATION
Roll Call Vote: Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for September 18, 2018 to October 9, 2018 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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L.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips: •Kutztown University •Dorney Park •Riegel Ridge |
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L.3. Approve the Acceptance of Dictionaries from Spring Mills Grange
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of forty-seven (47) dictionaries from the Spring Mills Grange No. 120 National Grange’s “Project Graduation” to be distributed to third grade students.The Board recognizes and thanks the Spring Mills Grange for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.4. Approve Nursing Service Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Nursing Service Plan for the 2018-2019 School Year. |
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L.5. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that 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 Tuesday, October 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 8:17 AM for the elementary school students and at approximately 9:05 AM for the middle school students in the front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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L.6. Approve Applying to NJ Sustainability for Schools/NJEA Grant
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the NJ Sustainable for Schools/NJEA Grant applications in the amounts of $2,000 and $10,000 to support and foster the STEM Education at Holland Township School. |
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L.7. Approve Calendar for 2019-2020 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2019-2020 school calendar. |
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M. PERSONNEL
Roll Call Vote: Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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M.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2018-2019 school year: •Justine Doran: Teacher/Aide (pending substitute certificate and criminal history) |
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M.2. Approve Mentor
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Stephanie Kane as mentor for Mrs. Tracy Kephart for the 2018-2019 school year. FURTHER RESOLVED, payments to the mentor and payroll deductions from the Provisional Teacher in the amount of $550 will be processed as per the guideline in the 2018-2019 Mentoring Plan. |
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M.3. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves with regret the resignation of Ms. Heather Sorge (Aide) effective October 18, 2018. |
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M.4. Approval of Girls Basketball Coach
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Justine Doran (pending substitute certificate and criminal history as girls basketball coach with a stipend of $3,563. |
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M.5. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Kaityln Doran as a volunteer to assist Ms. Justine Doran (Coach) with Girls Basketball (pending criminal history). |
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M.6. Approve Change in Hours
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the change in hours for Mrs. Emily Martin from part time at 24.75 hours/week (FTE 0.68) PreSchool Teacher to full time PreSchool Teacher effective on or about November 12, 2018. Mrs. Martin's placement on the salary guide is unchanged, however she now qualifies for health benefits. |
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N. POLICY
Roll Call Vote: Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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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: •1613 (Disclosure and Review of Applicant's Employment History) •5561 (Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities) |
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N.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: •8561(Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs) |
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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Roll Call Vote: Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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R. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property __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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R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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S. ADJOURNMENT
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S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | October 16, 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___ Davis___ Hance___ Johnson ___ Kirkpatrick___ McGuire___ Scheibener___ Somers__ Witucki ___ |
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E. EXECUTIVE SESSIONWHEREAS 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 _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. |
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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 _________. |
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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 __________. |
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F. CORRESPONDENCE
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G. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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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: |
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Description:
All in favor:Yes:______ No:______Abstentions:______
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H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of September 25, 2018 meeting, Executive Meeting minutes of September 25, 2018. |
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H.2. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending September 30, 2018 as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1. (Sub items 1, 2 and 3 will be agenda items for the November 27th, 2018 board meeting) 2) To accept the Holland Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Stephanie Snyder, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month ending September 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, Brian McCarthy certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of September 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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H.3. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated September 30, 2018 check number N0344, in the amount of $307,387.63 and the bill list dated October 16, 2018 check numbers N0345 thru 08431 in the amount of $434,505.24. . |
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H.4. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops. |
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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I.1. PARCC Test Scores
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I.2. Community Outreach Board Referendum Vote
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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L. EDUCATION
Roll Call Vote: Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for September 18, 2018 to October 9, 2018 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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L.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips: •Kutztown University •Dorney Park •Riegel Ridge |
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L.3. Approve the Acceptance of Dictionaries from Spring Mills Grange
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of forty-seven (47) dictionaries from the Spring Mills Grange No. 120 National Grange’s “Project Graduation” to be distributed to third grade students.The Board recognizes and thanks the Spring Mills Grange for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.4. Approve Nursing Service Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Nursing Service Plan for the 2018-2019 School Year. |
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L.5. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that 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 Tuesday, October 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 8:17 AM for the elementary school students and at approximately 9:05 AM for the middle school students in the front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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L.6. Approve Applying to NJ Sustainability for Schools/NJEA Grant
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the NJ Sustainable for Schools/NJEA Grant applications in the amounts of $2,000 and $10,000 to support and foster the STEM Education at Holland Township School. |
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L.7. Approve Calendar for 2019-2020 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2019-2020 school calendar. |
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M. PERSONNEL
Roll Call Vote: Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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M.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2018-2019 school year: •Justine Doran: Teacher/Aide (pending substitute certificate and criminal history) |
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M.2. Approve Mentor
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Stephanie Kane as mentor for Mrs. Tracy Kephart for the 2018-2019 school year. FURTHER RESOLVED, payments to the mentor and payroll deductions from the Provisional Teacher in the amount of $550 will be processed as per the guideline in the 2018-2019 Mentoring Plan. |
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M.3. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves with regret the resignation of Ms. Heather Sorge (Aide) effective October 18, 2018. |
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M.4. Approval of Girls Basketball Coach
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Justine Doran (pending substitute certificate and criminal history as girls basketball coach with a stipend of $3,563. |
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M.5. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Kaityln Doran as a volunteer to assist Ms. Justine Doran (Coach) with Girls Basketball (pending criminal history). |
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M.6. Approve Change in Hours
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the change in hours for Mrs. Emily Martin from part time at 24.75 hours/week (FTE 0.68) PreSchool Teacher to full time PreSchool Teacher effective on or about November 12, 2018. Mrs. Martin's placement on the salary guide is unchanged, however she now qualifies for health benefits. |
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N. POLICY
Roll Call Vote: Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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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: •1613 (Disclosure and Review of Applicant's Employment History) •5561 (Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities) |
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N.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: •8561(Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs) |
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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Roll Call Vote: Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___ |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. 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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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 __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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R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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S. ADJOURNMENT
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S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |
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