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Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. WELCOME
D. ROLL CALL
Bickhardt___
Curry___
Davis___
Hance___
Johnson___
Somers___
Witucki___
Brennan___
Scheibener___ 
E. CORRESPONDENCE
E.1. Girls Soccer Conference Championship Banner
E.2. HIB Training Board - Jennifer Leap
F. 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
_x_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.
F.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 _________.
F.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  __________.
G. 2018-19 BUDGET PRESENTATION
G.1. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON BUDGET PRESENTATION ONLY
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT 2018-2019 

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the following resolution: 

BE IT SO RESOLVED, to approve the 2018-19 School District Budget for submission to the Hunterdon County Department of Education as follows: 

General Fund Operating Budget: $11,703,550
Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements): $126,536 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to acknowledge that the 2018-19 School District Budget as described above results in tax levies as follows: 

General Fund (Operating Budget): $9,025,784

The following capital outlay projects as outlined in the 2018-2019 proposed budget be undertaken for the health and safety of the students:

Construction of parking lot $300,000.00
HVAC replacement $200,000.00
Grand Total of $500,000.00

The School District has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. 

WHEREAS, School District Policy #6371-N.J.A.C. 6:A23A-7 provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expenses reimbursement for the 2018-19 school year. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township Board of Education hereby established the School District travel maximum for the school year at the sum of $65,000. Regular business travel maximum is $1,500 per person. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded. 

The amount established for the 2018-19 school year is $65,000.


Motion made by _______, seconded by ______, to approve the proposed 2018-2019 school budget:

Role CallVote: Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
G.2. Closing of the Budget Presentation portion of the meeting at _____________ PM.
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 March 27, 2018 and the Executive minutes of  March 27, 2018.
H.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated March 31, 2018, check numbers NO330 thru N0331 in the amount of  $635,665.15 and April 24, 2018, check numbers 07754-N0334 in the amount of $686,380.03.
H.3. 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.

•Christine Detrick: 5/18/18, 2018 Winners! Workshop, Whippany, NJ, Registration $209, Mileage $20.33
•Bill Shlala: 5/16/18-5/18/18, NJASA/NJASPA Spring Leadership Conference, Atlantic City, Registration, Mileage
H.4. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops.
I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
K. PRINCIPAL REPORT
L. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
M. EDUCATION 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
M.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for March 15, 2017  - April 17, 2017 and affirms the actions of the administration.
M.2. Approve Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report for September 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
M.3. Approve Annual Programs and Curriculum
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education adopts the programs, educational organization, textbooks, and the following curriculum guides of the Holland Township School District presently in effect:

•Visual and Performance Arts
•Comprehensive P.E./Health
•LAL
•Math
•Science
•Social Studies
•World Language
•Technology
•21st Century Life and Career
•Library
M.4. Approve Police Presence
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves police presence at the eighth grade graduation dance on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at a rate of $50 per hour not to exceed $200.00.
M.5. Accept Student
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Sarah Tainow's daughter into Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year tuition free per Policy 5111.
M.6. Approve Submission of School Climate Transformation Project Grant
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the School Climate Transformation Project Application Grant for Holland Township School.
N. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote: 
Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
N.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:

•Kelly Baron: Teacher/Aide
•Nichole Sorge: Teacher/Aide/Library Clerk/Custodian
N.2. Approve Tenure
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves to grant tenure to staff as per the attached listing.
N.3. Approve Staff for the 2018-2019 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves to rehire teachers, support staff,  non tenured staff and non-association staff for the 2018-2019 school year as per the listing.
N.4. Approve Organizational Chart for the 2018-2019 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Organizational chart for the 2018-2019 school year.
N.5. Approve Substitute List
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves substitutes for the 2018/2019 school year.
N.6. Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments - Reappointments
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following officials, for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

•Business Administrator: To Be Determined
•Board Secretary: To Be Determined
•Purchasing Agent: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
•Treasurer of School Monies: Patti Fischer
•Custodian of School Records: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
•Attendance Officer: Police Chief John Harris
•Affirmative Action Officer: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
•504 Officer: Kathryn Wilk
•Public Agency Compliance Officer: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
•HIB Coordinator: Nancy Yard
•HIB Specialist: Jennifer Leap
•Drug Liaison Officer: Jennifer Leap
•DYFS Liaison: Jennifer Leap
•Homeless Liaison: Kathryn Wilk
•Right to Know Coordinator: Edward Pico
•Indoor Air Quality Compliance Officer:  Edward Pico
•AHERA Representative: Edward Pico
•Safety Committee Coordinator: Edward Pico
•Integrated Pest Management Manager Coordinator/Plan: Edward Pico
•School Safety Specialist:  Nancy Yard
N.7. Approve Child Study Team
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Child Study Team to work in the summer up to but not exceed 80 hours each subject to the approval of the Superintendent at the negotiated rate (Subject to adjustment after settlement of contract):

•Kathleen McLane: LDTC, $65.05 per hour
•Hally Tomasheski: Social Worker, $53.97 per hour
•Lauren Dalley: Psychologist, $63.02 per hour
•Carol Stow: Speech Therapist, $61.40 per hour
N.8. Approve ESY Personnel 
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following personnel to work the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY).  The program will be in effect from July 2, 2018 - July 31, 2018; 4 days per week.  Teachers and Nurses will work from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and Aides will work from 8:45 am - 1:00 pm.  If a child who has a 1:1 aide has a scheduled absence for 3 or more consecutive days, the aide's services will not be needed at that time.  Services will resume when the child returns. Salary Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract.

Nurse (Schedule to be worked out between nurses. Only 1 nurse per day) 
T. J. Hirsch: $43.99 per hour 
Lori Matthews: $43.99 per hour 

Speech Therapist 
Joanna Murphy: $43.99 per hour 

Substitute Speech Therapist
Carol Stow: $61.40 per hour

Special Education Teacher 
Preschool: : Wade Chilmonik $44.01 per hour 
Primary: Amy Bashford: $50.71 per hour 
Primary: Sarah Wageman: $43.99 per hour 
Wilson Reading: Allison Kays: $43.99 per hour
Middle School MD: Sandy Phillips: $45.72 per hour 

Aide 
Primary:Tom Welsh: $24.57 per hour
PreK: Jean Collaro:  $24.57 per hour
Middle School MD: Lisa Nolan: $24.57 per hour
Primary: Sandy Ozgar:  $24.57 per hour   
Student #28008: Lori Riker: $24.57 per hour 
Student #21075: Kathy Dermody:  $24.57 per hour
Student #23067: Eileen Bertolotti:  $24.57 per hour 

Teacher/Aide Substitute: 
Nancy Zrake:$59.68 per hour (Teacher) and $24.57 per hour (Aide)
Christine Haffling:$43.99 per hour (Teacher) and $24.57 per hour (Aide)
Jill Conti:$57.81 per hour (Teacher) and $24.57 per hour (Aide)
Sheila Mandato: $12.42 per hour (Teacher) and $12.42 per hour (Aide)
Cindy Butler: $24.57 per hour (Aide Only)

Occupation Therapist
Alison Overhiser

Teacher of the Deaf
Lee Vandenburg

Commission of the Blind
Sue Sullivan
N.9. Approve Special Education Transportation Aides for ESY 
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all 2018 ESY Special Education Aides as transportation aides for the summer 2018 Special Education Extended School Year Program with an hourly salary rate as per the negotiated HTEA contract.
N.10. Approve ESY Services
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Josiely Garcia to work 8 hours per week to monitor and adjust academic programs for our students with Autism during our ESY Program.  Mrs. Garcia hourly rate will be $52.33, the ESY program will be in effect from July 2, 2018 - July 31, 2018. Salary Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract.
N.11. Approve Contract Termination Notice
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the contract termination of Mrs. Victoria Stevens effective March 28, 2018 with 30 days notice per terms of contract.
N.12. 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 Ms. Julie Mumaw, Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary, from March 28, 2018 through June 30, 2018 at a rate of $500 per day, as per the contract terms and conditions.
N.13. 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 March 28, 2018 through June 30, 2018:
Position/Official:
•Business Administrator: Julie Mumaw
•Board Secretary: Julie Mumaw
•Purchasing Agent:Julie Mumaw
•Custodian of School Records:Julie Mumaw
•Affirmative Action Officer:Julie Mumaw
•Public Agency Compliance Officer:Julie Mumaw
•SAIF Fund Commissioner:Julie Mumaw
N.14. 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 May 1, 2018 until May 31, 2018.
N.15. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Joyce Criss' request (pending document completion) for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about April 25, 2018 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis.
N.16. Approve Club
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Intramural Grade 3-4 Club.

FURTHER RESOLVED the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Tom Plasson as the club adviser with a stipend not to exceed $351.92 (8 hours at a rate of $43.99 per hour).
N.17. Approve of Long Term Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Vicki Stamets as the Long Term Special Education Substitute Teacher to begin on or about May 24, 2018 and ending on or about November 26, 2018. Ms. Stamets will be paid as follows:

Regular per diem substitute rate of $90.00 per day for the first ten consecutive school days and effective on the eleventh consecutive day in the position, the rate shall be 1.3 times the regular per diem substitute rate ($117.00), and shall be retro-active to the first day.

On the 31st consecutive day in the position the per diem amount will be 1/200th of Step 1 of the 2017-2018 HTEA salary guide ($254.36) Subject to be adjusted after settlement of contract..
N.18. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Karen Gerth's letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2018.
O. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
O.1. Adoption of Annual Rules, Policies and By-Laws
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all rules, policies and by-laws of the Holland Township School District presently in effect are hereby adopted for the 2018-2019 school year.
P. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote: 
Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
P.1. Designation of Depositor of School Funds
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board designate the following bank as the official depository for the Board of Education:

Investors Savings Bank 
Accounts

General Fund
President
Vice President
Board Secretary
Treasurer (3 required)

Payroll
Secretary
Treasurer(1 required)

Payroll Agency
Board Secretary
Treasurer(1 required)

Cafeteria
Board Secretary
Treasurer (2 required)

Student Activities
Superintendent of School
Board Secretary
Principal (2 required)

SUI
Board Secretary
Treasurer (1 required)

Reserve Accounts (Capital, Maint., Emergency)
President
Vice President
Board Secretary
Treasurer  (3 required)

FSA
Board Secretary
Treasurer (1 required)
P.2. Investment Authorization
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to invest funds, not immediately needed, in any authorized bank in the State of New Jersey, as per Board policy.
P.3. Attorneys
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board appoint the firms of:

Scarinci and Hollenbeck, as the general counsel at the following rates: $168.00 Partners/ Counsel $163.00 for Associates and $100.00 for paralegals.

Schwartz Simon & Edelstein & Celso LLC as the special education counsel at the following rates: $168.00 Partners/ Counsel, $163.00 for Associates and $125.00 for paralegals.
P.4. Implementation of the Budget
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board empower the Superintendent of Schools and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to implement the Budget pursuant to policies and regulations of the State Board and Local Board, upon final adoption.
P.5. Insurance Agents of Record
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the Lisa A. Pfenninger  Insurance Agency, LLC. as Insurance Agent of Record, for the 2018-2019 school year; and,

FURTHER NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, does hereby appoint Lisa A. Pfenninger Insurance Agency, LLC. as its Risk Management Consultant in accordance with the Fund's Bylaws.

RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education appoints Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors as Agent of Record for employee benefits, for the 2018-2019 school year;

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary has permission to review other brokers for possible savings.
P.6. Professional Services
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve professional services provided by the following for the 2018-19 school year:

Pursuant to 18A:18A.5, the Board of Education of the Township of Holland  in the County of Hunterdon and the State of New Jersey awarded the following contracts for licensed professionals for the 2018-19 school year as listed below.  These contracts are awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" under the provisions of the Public Procurement Law.  The contract itself is available for public inspection at the Office of the Board Secretary, located at 714 Milford Warren Glenn Road County Road, Milford, New Jersey, between the hours of 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Alarm System
SDG Security
Fast Fire and Security

Architect of Record
Architect Spiezle Group, Inc.
Principal Rate: $155.00 per hour
Licensed Engineer: $160.00 per hour
Architect: $145.00 per hour
Field Inspection: $140.00 per hour
Design Draftsman: $95.00 per hour
Technicians: $95.00 per hour

Auditing
Bedard, Kurowicki & Company, CPA's, PC.: $19,300

Boiler Services 

Metz Inc.: $81.00 per hour


Bond Counsel
Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer Corp.

Electrical
J.Tufaro and Sons Inc.
$112.00 per hour 17-18
$117.00 per hour 18-19
$122.00 per hour 19-20

MT. Salem

Environmental Services
R K Occupational & Environmental Analysis, Inc.

Fire Protection
Dependable Fire Equipment Inc.

Fixed Asset Inventory
Acclaim Inventory LLC

General Construction
Venus Tile and Marble
DeSapio Management
Hahr Construction

Insurance Agent
Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, Inc.
Lisa A. Pfenninger  Insurance Agency LLC

Legal Services
Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC
Partners and Counsel: $168.00 per hour
Associates: $163.00 per hour
Paralegals: $100.00

Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC
Partners and Counsel: $168.00
Associates: $163.00
Paralegals: $125.00

Medical
Hunterdon ESC : $425.00 per evaluation 

Children's Therapy Services
Occupational Therapy: $81.00 per hour
Physical Therapy: $95.50 per hour

Nursing Services (Substitutes)
Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.


Pest Control
Ehrlich Pest Management

Plumbing and Heating and HVAC
CR Service: $84.00 per hour

Griggs Plumbing and Heating

Richard Yard Plumbing and Heating Inc.: $90.00 per hour

Vail Energy Services: $99.00 per hour

School Physician
Hunterdon Family Medicine at Delaware Valley Physician: $400.00 per hour
Retainer for health services: $3000.00

School Psychiatrists
Dr. William Hayes Alexander Roads Associates $595 per evaluation
Dr. Pamela Moss $1200 Full evaluation and report

Snow Plowing
Chris's Lawn Mowing Service, Inc.

Water Testing
R K Occupational & Environmental Analysis, Inc.
P.7. Appointments
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board appoint the following for the 2018-19 school year:

BE IT SO RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary is authorized to execute contracts for the following professional services, from July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019.

Attorney
Schwartz. Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC
Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC

Auditor
Bedard, Kurowicki & Company, CPA's, PC

Physician
Hunterdon Family Medicine at Delaware Valley

Official Newspapers
Hunterdon County Democrat
The Express-Times
The Star Ledger

Architect
The Spiezle Group Inc.
P.8. Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools  that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Tax Shelter Annuity Programs, 403b providers and representatives for the 2018-2019 school year for the Holland Township Board of Education Employees:
 
Foresters /First Investors
Lincoln Financial Group
AXA Equitable
P.9. Transfer of Funds
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education authorizes  the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transfer funds from the General Account for the purpose of purchasing Certificates of Deposit, Repurchase Agreements and any other instruments of investment.
P.10. Annual Section 125 Plan: Health Benefits Waiver
WHEREAS The Board wishes to continue the adoption of the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, which permits employees to waive health benefit coverage in return for a taxable cash payment, and which will maintain the tax-free status of the health benefits themselves; and

WHEREAS The Board also wishes to continue the adoption of the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, which will permit employees to pay the employee share of applicable health benefits with a payroll deduction taken before federal payroll taxes are computed; and

RESOLVED that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary is appointed as Plan Administrator;

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plan Administrator is hereby instructed to take such actions that are necessary and proper to implement the Plan, which are to include the continuation of adequate accounting and administrative procedures to administer the Plan, and notifying eligible employees of their options under the Plan.
P.11. Authorization to Implement the 2018-2019 Tuition Rates
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education implements the following Non-Resident  Tuition Rates for 2018-2019 as follows:

Special Education Programs (LEA Out of District Received)

Preschool Special Education Integrated  Part Time: $15,000
Preschool Special Education Integrated Full Time $21, 000
LLD Program: $21,406
MD Program: $21,406
P.12. Petty Cash Account
RESOLVED that a Petty Cash Account be established for the 2018-2019 year, in the amount of $300.00; and appoints the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary as custodian of the same.
P.13. Use of Facilities Contract : YMCA Before/After School Program
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the contract with the Hunterdon County YMCA to provide Before and After School Programs or the 2018-2019 school year:

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education charges the use of facility fee, as per Policy 7510.
P.14. Cooperative Pricing Agreements County Education Services Commissions
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Cooperative Pricing Agreements between the Holland Township Board of Education and the following Education Services Commissions:
Hunterdon County Education Services Commission
Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission
P.15. Approve Bank Resolutions
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the updated Certified Copies of the Investors Bank resolutions to approve the new account signers and signature addendum cards effective April 24, 2018.
P.16. ESC Contract 2018-2019
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the contract with Hunterdon County Educational Commission for special education aide services for the 2018-2019 school year.
Q. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
R. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it

RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: 

__Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order
__Purchase Property
__Personnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding
__School/Public Security
__Collective Bargaining
__Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation

And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required.
S.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
S.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
T. ADJOURNMENT
T.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 24, 2018 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___
Curry___
Davis___
Hance___
Johnson___
Somers___
Witucki___
Brennan___
Scheibener___ 
Subject:
E. CORRESPONDENCE
Subject:
E.1. Girls Soccer Conference Championship Banner
Subject:
E.2. HIB Training Board - Jennifer Leap
Subject:
F. 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
_x_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.
Subject:
F.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:
F.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:
G. 2018-19 BUDGET PRESENTATION
Subject:
G.1. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON BUDGET PRESENTATION ONLY
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT 2018-2019 

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the following resolution: 

BE IT SO RESOLVED, to approve the 2018-19 School District Budget for submission to the Hunterdon County Department of Education as follows: 

General Fund Operating Budget: $11,703,550
Special Revenue Fund (Grants and Entitlements): $126,536 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to acknowledge that the 2018-19 School District Budget as described above results in tax levies as follows: 

General Fund (Operating Budget): $9,025,784

The following capital outlay projects as outlined in the 2018-2019 proposed budget be undertaken for the health and safety of the students:

Construction of parking lot $300,000.00
HVAC replacement $200,000.00
Grand Total of $500,000.00

The School District has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. 

WHEREAS, School District Policy #6371-N.J.A.C. 6:A23A-7 provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expenses reimbursement for the 2018-19 school year. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holland Township Board of Education hereby established the School District travel maximum for the school year at the sum of $65,000. Regular business travel maximum is $1,500 per person. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded. 

The amount established for the 2018-19 school year is $65,000.


Motion made by _______, seconded by ______, to approve the proposed 2018-2019 school budget:

Role CallVote: Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
Subject:
G.2. Closing of the Budget Presentation portion of the meeting at _____________ PM.
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 March 27, 2018 and the Executive minutes of  March 27, 2018.
Subject:
H.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated March 31, 2018, check numbers NO330 thru N0331 in the amount of  $635,665.15 and April 24, 2018, check numbers 07754-N0334 in the amount of $686,380.03.
Subject:
H.3. 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.

•Christine Detrick: 5/18/18, 2018 Winners! Workshop, Whippany, NJ, Registration $209, Mileage $20.33
•Bill Shlala: 5/16/18-5/18/18, NJASA/NJASPA Spring Leadership Conference, Atlantic City, Registration, Mileage
Subject:
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.
Subject:
I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
Subject:
J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject:
K. PRINCIPAL REPORT
Subject:
L. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Subject:
M. EDUCATION 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
Subject:
M.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for March 15, 2017  - April 17, 2017 and affirms the actions of the administration.
Subject:
M.2. Approve Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report for September 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Subject:
M.3. Approve Annual Programs and Curriculum
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education adopts the programs, educational organization, textbooks, and the following curriculum guides of the Holland Township School District presently in effect:

•Visual and Performance Arts
•Comprehensive P.E./Health
•LAL
•Math
•Science
•Social Studies
•World Language
•Technology
•21st Century Life and Career
•Library
Subject:
M.4. Approve Police Presence
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves police presence at the eighth grade graduation dance on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at a rate of $50 per hour not to exceed $200.00.
Subject:
M.5. Accept Student
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Sarah Tainow's daughter into Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year tuition free per Policy 5111.
Subject:
M.6. Approve Submission of School Climate Transformation Project Grant
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the School Climate Transformation Project Application Grant for Holland Township School.
Subject:
N. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote: 
Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
Subject:
N.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:

•Kelly Baron: Teacher/Aide
•Nichole Sorge: Teacher/Aide/Library Clerk/Custodian
Subject:
N.2. Approve Tenure
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves to grant tenure to staff as per the attached listing.
Subject:
N.3. Approve Staff for the 2018-2019 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves to rehire teachers, support staff,  non tenured staff and non-association staff for the 2018-2019 school year as per the listing.
Subject:
N.4. Approve Organizational Chart for the 2018-2019 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Organizational chart for the 2018-2019 school year.
Subject:
N.5. Approve Substitute List
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves substitutes for the 2018/2019 school year.
Subject:
N.6. Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments - Reappointments
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following officials, for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

•Business Administrator: To Be Determined
•Board Secretary: To Be Determined
•Purchasing Agent: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
•Treasurer of School Monies: Patti Fischer
•Custodian of School Records: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
•Attendance Officer: Police Chief John Harris
•Affirmative Action Officer: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
•504 Officer: Kathryn Wilk
•Public Agency Compliance Officer: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
•HIB Coordinator: Nancy Yard
•HIB Specialist: Jennifer Leap
•Drug Liaison Officer: Jennifer Leap
•DYFS Liaison: Jennifer Leap
•Homeless Liaison: Kathryn Wilk
•Right to Know Coordinator: Edward Pico
•Indoor Air Quality Compliance Officer:  Edward Pico
•AHERA Representative: Edward Pico
•Safety Committee Coordinator: Edward Pico
•Integrated Pest Management Manager Coordinator/Plan: Edward Pico
•School Safety Specialist:  Nancy Yard
Subject:
N.7. Approve Child Study Team
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Child Study Team to work in the summer up to but not exceed 80 hours each subject to the approval of the Superintendent at the negotiated rate (Subject to adjustment after settlement of contract):

•Kathleen McLane: LDTC, $65.05 per hour
•Hally Tomasheski: Social Worker, $53.97 per hour
•Lauren Dalley: Psychologist, $63.02 per hour
•Carol Stow: Speech Therapist, $61.40 per hour
Subject:
N.8. Approve ESY Personnel 
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following personnel to work the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY).  The program will be in effect from July 2, 2018 - July 31, 2018; 4 days per week.  Teachers and Nurses will work from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and Aides will work from 8:45 am - 1:00 pm.  If a child who has a 1:1 aide has a scheduled absence for 3 or more consecutive days, the aide's services will not be needed at that time.  Services will resume when the child returns. Salary Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract.

Nurse (Schedule to be worked out between nurses. Only 1 nurse per day) 
T. J. Hirsch: $43.99 per hour 
Lori Matthews: $43.99 per hour 

Speech Therapist 
Joanna Murphy: $43.99 per hour 

Substitute Speech Therapist
Carol Stow: $61.40 per hour

Special Education Teacher 
Preschool: : Wade Chilmonik $44.01 per hour 
Primary: Amy Bashford: $50.71 per hour 
Primary: Sarah Wageman: $43.99 per hour 
Wilson Reading: Allison Kays: $43.99 per hour
Middle School MD: Sandy Phillips: $45.72 per hour 

Aide 
Primary:Tom Welsh: $24.57 per hour
PreK: Jean Collaro:  $24.57 per hour
Middle School MD: Lisa Nolan: $24.57 per hour
Primary: Sandy Ozgar:  $24.57 per hour   
Student #28008: Lori Riker: $24.57 per hour 
Student #21075: Kathy Dermody:  $24.57 per hour
Student #23067: Eileen Bertolotti:  $24.57 per hour 

Teacher/Aide Substitute: 
Nancy Zrake:$59.68 per hour (Teacher) and $24.57 per hour (Aide)
Christine Haffling:$43.99 per hour (Teacher) and $24.57 per hour (Aide)
Jill Conti:$57.81 per hour (Teacher) and $24.57 per hour (Aide)
Sheila Mandato: $12.42 per hour (Teacher) and $12.42 per hour (Aide)
Cindy Butler: $24.57 per hour (Aide Only)

Occupation Therapist
Alison Overhiser

Teacher of the Deaf
Lee Vandenburg

Commission of the Blind
Sue Sullivan
Subject:
N.9. Approve Special Education Transportation Aides for ESY 
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all 2018 ESY Special Education Aides as transportation aides for the summer 2018 Special Education Extended School Year Program with an hourly salary rate as per the negotiated HTEA contract.
Subject:
N.10. Approve ESY Services
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Josiely Garcia to work 8 hours per week to monitor and adjust academic programs for our students with Autism during our ESY Program.  Mrs. Garcia hourly rate will be $52.33, the ESY program will be in effect from July 2, 2018 - July 31, 2018. Salary Rates are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract.
Subject:
N.11. Approve Contract Termination Notice
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the contract termination of Mrs. Victoria Stevens effective March 28, 2018 with 30 days notice per terms of contract.
Subject:
N.12. 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 Ms. Julie Mumaw, Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary, from March 28, 2018 through June 30, 2018 at a rate of $500 per day, as per the contract terms and conditions.
Subject:
N.13. 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 March 28, 2018 through June 30, 2018:
Position/Official:
•Business Administrator: Julie Mumaw
•Board Secretary: Julie Mumaw
•Purchasing Agent:Julie Mumaw
•Custodian of School Records:Julie Mumaw
•Affirmative Action Officer:Julie Mumaw
•Public Agency Compliance Officer:Julie Mumaw
•SAIF Fund Commissioner:Julie Mumaw
Subject:
N.14. 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 May 1, 2018 until May 31, 2018.
Subject:
N.15. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Joyce Criss' request (pending document completion) for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about April 25, 2018 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis.
Subject:
N.16. Approve Club
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Intramural Grade 3-4 Club.

FURTHER RESOLVED the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Tom Plasson as the club adviser with a stipend not to exceed $351.92 (8 hours at a rate of $43.99 per hour).
Subject:
N.17. Approve of Long Term Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Vicki Stamets as the Long Term Special Education Substitute Teacher to begin on or about May 24, 2018 and ending on or about November 26, 2018. Ms. Stamets will be paid as follows:

Regular per diem substitute rate of $90.00 per day for the first ten consecutive school days and effective on the eleventh consecutive day in the position, the rate shall be 1.3 times the regular per diem substitute rate ($117.00), and shall be retro-active to the first day.

On the 31st consecutive day in the position the per diem amount will be 1/200th of Step 1 of the 2017-2018 HTEA salary guide ($254.36) Subject to be adjusted after settlement of contract..
Subject:
N.18. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Karen Gerth's letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2018.
Subject:
O. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
Subject:
O.1. Adoption of Annual Rules, Policies and By-Laws
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all rules, policies and by-laws of the Holland Township School District presently in effect are hereby adopted for the 2018-2019 school year.
Subject:
P. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote: 
Bickhardt___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Somers___ Witucki___ Brennan___Scheibener____
Description:
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Role Call Vote: 
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___McGuire____Somers___ Soucie___
Subject:
P.1. Designation of Depositor of School Funds
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board designate the following bank as the official depository for the Board of Education:

Investors Savings Bank 
Accounts

General Fund
President
Vice President
Board Secretary
Treasurer (3 required)

Payroll
Secretary
Treasurer(1 required)

Payroll Agency
Board Secretary
Treasurer(1 required)

Cafeteria
Board Secretary
Treasurer (2 required)

Student Activities
Superintendent of School
Board Secretary
Principal (2 required)

SUI
Board Secretary
Treasurer (1 required)

Reserve Accounts (Capital, Maint., Emergency)
President
Vice President
Board Secretary
Treasurer  (3 required)

FSA
Board Secretary
Treasurer (1 required)
Subject:
P.2. Investment Authorization
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to invest funds, not immediately needed, in any authorized bank in the State of New Jersey, as per Board policy.
Subject:
P.3. Attorneys
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board appoint the firms of:

Scarinci and Hollenbeck, as the general counsel at the following rates: $168.00 Partners/ Counsel $163.00 for Associates and $100.00 for paralegals.

Schwartz Simon & Edelstein & Celso LLC as the special education counsel at the following rates: $168.00 Partners/ Counsel, $163.00 for Associates and $125.00 for paralegals.
Subject:
P.4. Implementation of the Budget
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board empower the Superintendent of Schools and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to implement the Budget pursuant to policies and regulations of the State Board and Local Board, upon final adoption.
Subject:
P.5. Insurance Agents of Record
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the Lisa A. Pfenninger  Insurance Agency, LLC. as Insurance Agent of Record, for the 2018-2019 school year; and,

FURTHER NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, does hereby appoint Lisa A. Pfenninger Insurance Agency, LLC. as its Risk Management Consultant in accordance with the Fund's Bylaws.

RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education appoints Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors as Agent of Record for employee benefits, for the 2018-2019 school year;

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary has permission to review other brokers for possible savings.
Subject:
P.6. Professional Services
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve professional services provided by the following for the 2018-19 school year:

Pursuant to 18A:18A.5, the Board of Education of the Township of Holland  in the County of Hunterdon and the State of New Jersey awarded the following contracts for licensed professionals for the 2018-19 school year as listed below.  These contracts are awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" under the provisions of the Public Procurement Law.  The contract itself is available for public inspection at the Office of the Board Secretary, located at 714 Milford Warren Glenn Road County Road, Milford, New Jersey, between the hours of 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Alarm System
SDG Security
Fast Fire and Security

Architect of Record
Architect Spiezle Group, Inc.
Principal Rate: $155.00 per hour
Licensed Engineer: $160.00 per hour
Architect: $145.00 per hour
Field Inspection: $140.00 per hour
Design Draftsman: $95.00 per hour
Technicians: $95.00 per hour

Auditing
Bedard, Kurowicki & Company, CPA's, PC.: $19,300

Boiler Services 

Metz Inc.: $81.00 per hour


Bond Counsel
Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer Corp.

Electrical
J.Tufaro and Sons Inc.
$112.00 per hour 17-18
$117.00 per hour 18-19
$122.00 per hour 19-20

MT. Salem

Environmental Services
R K Occupational & Environmental Analysis, Inc.

Fire Protection
Dependable Fire Equipment Inc.

Fixed Asset Inventory
Acclaim Inventory LLC

General Construction
Venus Tile and Marble
DeSapio Management
Hahr Construction

Insurance Agent
Brown & Brown Benefit Advisors, Inc.
Lisa A. Pfenninger  Insurance Agency LLC

Legal Services
Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC
Partners and Counsel: $168.00 per hour
Associates: $163.00 per hour
Paralegals: $100.00

Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC
Partners and Counsel: $168.00
Associates: $163.00
Paralegals: $125.00

Medical
Hunterdon ESC : $425.00 per evaluation 

Children's Therapy Services
Occupational Therapy: $81.00 per hour
Physical Therapy: $95.50 per hour

Nursing Services (Substitutes)
Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.


Pest Control
Ehrlich Pest Management

Plumbing and Heating and HVAC
CR Service: $84.00 per hour

Griggs Plumbing and Heating

Richard Yard Plumbing and Heating Inc.: $90.00 per hour

Vail Energy Services: $99.00 per hour

School Physician
Hunterdon Family Medicine at Delaware Valley Physician: $400.00 per hour
Retainer for health services: $3000.00

School Psychiatrists
Dr. William Hayes Alexander Roads Associates $595 per evaluation
Dr. Pamela Moss $1200 Full evaluation and report

Snow Plowing
Chris's Lawn Mowing Service, Inc.

Water Testing
R K Occupational & Environmental Analysis, Inc.
Subject:
P.7. Appointments
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board appoint the following for the 2018-19 school year:

BE IT SO RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary is authorized to execute contracts for the following professional services, from July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019.

Attorney
Schwartz. Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC
Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC

Auditor
Bedard, Kurowicki & Company, CPA's, PC

Physician
Hunterdon Family Medicine at Delaware Valley

Official Newspapers
Hunterdon County Democrat
The Express-Times
The Star Ledger

Architect
The Spiezle Group Inc.
Subject:
P.8. Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools  that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Tax Shelter Annuity Programs, 403b providers and representatives for the 2018-2019 school year for the Holland Township Board of Education Employees:
 
Foresters /First Investors
Lincoln Financial Group
AXA Equitable
Subject:
P.9. Transfer of Funds
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education authorizes  the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transfer funds from the General Account for the purpose of purchasing Certificates of Deposit, Repurchase Agreements and any other instruments of investment.
Subject:
P.10. Annual Section 125 Plan: Health Benefits Waiver
WHEREAS The Board wishes to continue the adoption of the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, which permits employees to waive health benefit coverage in return for a taxable cash payment, and which will maintain the tax-free status of the health benefits themselves; and

WHEREAS The Board also wishes to continue the adoption of the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, which will permit employees to pay the employee share of applicable health benefits with a payroll deduction taken before federal payroll taxes are computed; and

RESOLVED that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary is appointed as Plan Administrator;

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plan Administrator is hereby instructed to take such actions that are necessary and proper to implement the Plan, which are to include the continuation of adequate accounting and administrative procedures to administer the Plan, and notifying eligible employees of their options under the Plan.
Subject:
P.11. Authorization to Implement the 2018-2019 Tuition Rates
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education implements the following Non-Resident  Tuition Rates for 2018-2019 as follows:

Special Education Programs (LEA Out of District Received)

Preschool Special Education Integrated  Part Time: $15,000
Preschool Special Education Integrated Full Time $21, 000
LLD Program: $21,406
MD Program: $21,406
Subject:
P.12. Petty Cash Account
RESOLVED that a Petty Cash Account be established for the 2018-2019 year, in the amount of $300.00; and appoints the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary as custodian of the same.
Subject:
P.13. Use of Facilities Contract : YMCA Before/After School Program
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the contract with the Hunterdon County YMCA to provide Before and After School Programs or the 2018-2019 school year:

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education charges the use of facility fee, as per Policy 7510.
Subject:
P.14. Cooperative Pricing Agreements County Education Services Commissions
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Cooperative Pricing Agreements between the Holland Township Board of Education and the following Education Services Commissions:
Hunterdon County Education Services Commission
Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission
Subject:
P.15. Approve Bank Resolutions
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the updated Certified Copies of the Investors Bank resolutions to approve the new account signers and signature addendum cards effective April 24, 2018.
Subject:
P.16. ESC Contract 2018-2019
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the contract with Hunterdon County Educational Commission for special education aide services for the 2018-2019 school year.
Subject:
Q. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
Subject:
R. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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.
Subject:
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it

RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: 

__Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order
__Purchase Property
__Personnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding
__School/Public Security
__Collective Bargaining
__Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation

And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required.
Subject:
S.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
Subject:
S.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
Subject:
T. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
T.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________.

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