B. FLAG SALUTE

C. WELCOME

D. Election Results Announced
The results of the November 2017 Election, held on November 7, 2017 as reported by the Board Secretary are:

Election of Board Members:
Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for (3) 3-Year Terms, January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020:
Lorraine Scheibener - 854
Joseph P. Somers, Jr.  - 855
Caitlin Witucki - 820

E. Oath of Office
Members to the Holland Township Board of Education for (3) 3-Year Terms,

January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020:

Lorraine Scheibener
Joseph P. Somers, Jr. 
Caitlin Witucki

F. Roll Call

Board Members:  Terms and Expiration:

Casey Bickhardt, ______ 12/31/18
Phillip Brennen, ______ 12/31/18
Brett Curry, ______12/31/19
Matthew Davis, ______12/31/19
Laurie Hance, ______ 12/31/19
Edward Johnson, ______ 12/31/18
Lorraine Scheibener, ______ 12/31/20
Joseph Somers ______ 12/31/20
Caitlin Witucki, ______ 12/31/20

G. Organization Meeting

G.1. Nominations/Election of Board President
Board Secretary to call for nominations for Board President.

Motion made by                               , seconded by                              ,                                was nominated for the position of Board President.

There being no further nominations for Board President, the nominations were closed on a motion by                                        , and a second by                                                       .

Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes.

Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___

G.2. Nominations for Vice President
Board Secretary relinquishes the chair to newly-elected President                                   to call for nominations for Vice President.

Motion made by                               , seconded by                              ,                                was nominated for the position of Vice President.

There being no further nominations for Vice President, the nominations were closed on a motion by                                        , and a second by                                                       .

Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes.

Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___

G.3. Appointment of Board Representatives:
Hunterdon County ESC, ________
Alternate HCESC, ________

Hunterdon County School Boards Association, ________
Alternate HCSBA, ________

New Jersey School Boards Association, ________
Alternate NJSBA, ________

HTS PTO Representative, ________
Alternate HTS PTO Alternate, ________

G.4. Appointment of Officer

G.4.a. RESOLVED, that the Holland Township Board of Education appoint Victoria Stevens as Public Agency Compliance Officer from January 5, 2018 thru June 30, 2018.

G.5. Approve Affirmation of Actions Taken at the April 25, 2017 Board of Education Meeting: 2017/2018 School Organization
BE IT RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the affirmation of the following actions taken at the April 25, 2017 Board of Education Meeting:  
· Annual Contracts and Agreements: 2017/2018
· Annual Curriculum and Educational Programs: 2017/2018 
· Annual Tax Payment Schedule:  General Fund Tax Levy: 2017/2018 
· Annual 2017/2018 Official Publications
· Depositories for School Funds 2017/2018 
· Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers 2017/2018 
· Transfer of Funds 2017/2018 
· Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments: 2017/2018 
· Annual Section 125 Plan: Health Benefits: 2017/2018 
· Professional Services Contracts 2017/2018: Auditing, Architectural, Legal, Health
· Special Education Related Services Contracts 2017/2018 
· Maintenance Services Contracts 2017/201 
· Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Hunterdon County Education Services Commission 2017/2018 
· Cooperative Pricing Agreement with Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission 2017/2018 
·Petty Cash Account 2017/2018 
·Authorization to Implement the 2017/2018 Budget
·Authorization of Purchasing Agent 2017/2018 
·Authorization of State Contracts 2017/2018 
·Authorization to Implement the 2017/2018 Tuition Rates
·Insurance Agents of Record 2017/2018 
·Travel and Expense Reimbursement for 2017/2018 
·Adoption of Annual Rules, Policies and By-Laws: 2017/2018

Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki

G.6. Board of Education Annual Notice of Monthly Meetings
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 231, PAL (Open Public Meeting Act) does hereby proclaim the public meetings of the Holland Township Board of Education;

FURTHER RESOLVED that notice is hereby given that the Holland Township Board of Education will conduct the annual regular meetings according to the schedule below. The meetings will convene at 7:00 pm. All meetings will be conducted in the main auditorium of the Holland Township School, 714 Milford Warren Glen Road, Milford, NJ, unless posted otherwise;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of the Regular Meetings shall be the normal conduct of business of the Holland Township Board of Education and any other items brought to the Board’s attention by the Board Members, Board Attorney, Superintendent, and Business Administrator/Board Secretary; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the notices of meetings will be posted in the official publications, main hall of the school and posted on the District website.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education will meet on the following dates:

Regular Schedule

January 23 2018
February 27, 2018
March 27, 2018
April 24, 2018 (Annual School Organization/Regular Meeting)
May 22, 20178
June 26, 2018
August 28, 2018
September 25, 2018
October 16, 2018
November 27, 2018
December 18, 2018
January 2, 2019 (Annual Board of Education Reorganization)

Meetings are open to the public. Official action may be taken.


Role Call Vote: Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki

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:All in favor:Yes:______ No:______Abstentions:______

H.1. 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.

•Kathleen McLane: 1/19/18, Prepare to Fade, Sparta, NJ , $50 Registration
•Hally Tomasheski: 1/19/18, Prepare to Fade, Sparta, NJ , $50 Registration
•Lauren Dallley: 1/19/18, Prepare to Fade, Sparta, NJ , $50 Registration, $42 mileage

I. EDUCATION EDUCATION
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson____Scheibener___Somers___Witucki__

I.1. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips:

•Skylands Regional Tournament
•Ewing High School
•Hunterdon County Polytech

I.2. Approve Change in Preschool Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education changes the Preschool Program from 2 part time classes to become 2 full time classes with part time options for the 2018-2019 school year. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education implements the following Non-Resident and Resident Tuition Rates for the 2018-2019 school year as follows:


•Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: $TBD 
•Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: Qualified Reduced Lunch: $TBD 
•Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Full Time: Qualified Free Lunch: $ TBD 
•Preschool (Resident) Sibling Discount of 10% for second or additionally enrolled siblings
•Preschool (Non-Resident) Regular Program Full Time: $ TBD
•Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Part Time: $TBD 
•Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Part Time: Qualified Reduced Lunch: $TBD 
•Preschool (Resident) Regular Program Part Time: Qualified Free Lunch: $TBD 
•Preschool (Resident) Sibling Discount of 10% for second or additionally enrolled siblings
•Preschool (Non-Resident) Regular Program Part Time: $TBD

J. PERSONNEL
Role Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Brennan___Curry___Davis___Hance___Johnson____Scheibener___Somers___Witucki__

J.1. Approve Interim Superintendent of Schools
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. William Shlala as Interim Superintendent of Schools beginning February 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 at a rate of $550 per day, as per the contract terms and conditions (pending county approval).

J.2. Administrative Services
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approves a contract with Mr. William Shlala for administrative services consultant not to exceed $5,500 for January 2018.

J.3. Appoint School Safety Specialist
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Township Board of Education appoints Dr. Nancy Yard as School Safety Specialist beginning January 3, 2018 until June 30, 2018.

J.4. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of
Education approves the following substitutes for the 2017-2018 school year:

•Glen Warkala: Teacher/Aide (retroactive December 19, 2017)

J.5. Approve of Long Term Substitute Teacher                                            
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Marisa J. Robinson as the Long Term Special Education Substitute Teacher to begin on or about February 2, 2018 and ending on or about June 30, 2018.  Mrs. Robinson 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).

K. Public Comment
The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167.  At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length.

L. ADJOURN