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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. WELCOME
D. ROLL CALL 
Bickhardt___
Davis___
Hance___
Johnson ___
Kirkpatrick___
McGuire___
Scheibener___
Somers__
Witucki ___
E. CORRESPONDENCE
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
_XPersonnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding
__School/Public Security
_  Collective Bargaining
_  Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation
And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public
when confidentiality is no longer required.
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. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows:
H.1. Approval of Minutes 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of November 27, 2018 meeting and the  Executive Meeting minutes of November 27, 2018.
H.2.  Finance 
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending November 30, 2018 as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1. 

2) To accept the Holland Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, 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 November 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  November 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.
H.3. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated November 30, 2018 check numbers 08549 thru N0351, in the amount of $314,409.44 and the bill list dated December 18, 2018  check numbers 08550 thru 08620 in the amount of $ 667,169.46.
.
H.4. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.

•Rose Branosky: 1/22/19, 101 Therapy Strategies to Increase Your Effectiveness as Speech Language Pathologist, Allentown, PA, $269 Registration
•Stephanie Bacskai: 1/19/19, Future City Regional State Tournament, Rutgers University - Piscataway, $49.25 hour
•Stephanie Bacskai: 3/16/19, Odyssey of the Mind Regional Tournament, J.P. Case Middle School - Flemington, $49.25 hour
•Kathryn Wilk: 2/12/19, Special Education Summit, Monroe Township, $149 Registration, $35.34 Mileage
I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
I.1. Resolution Honoring - Edward Johnson
I.2. Resolution Honoring - Karen Kirkpatrick
J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
L. EDUCATION
Roll Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___
L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for November 12, 2018 - December 11, 2018 and affirms the actions of the administration.
L.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips:

•Dino Dig
•Franklin Institute
•Hoffman Park
•Holland Township Recycling Center
•Lost River Caverns
•Bounce Factory
•Raptor Trust & Environmental Center
•Del Val High School
•Kutztown University
•Dorney Park
•Growing Free Farm
•Polytech Lab
•Nuture Nature Center
•Gravity Vault
•Future City Competition
•Kingwood Township School
L.3. Approve S.E.E.D Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the S.E.E.D. (Source for Excellence in Educational Development) donation of a wireless microphone system to Drama Club valued at $3,911.67.  The Board recognizes and thanks the S.E.E.D. for their continued and generous support of our school district.
M. PERSONNEL
Roll Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___
M.1. Appointment of Officer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following official, for the period November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

•504 Officer: Stephanie Snyder
M.2. Approve Tenure
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves granting tenure to staff as per the attached list.
M.3. Approve Custodian
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Anthony Mestre (pending criminal history) as a Full Time Custodian effective on or about January 21, 2019.  Mr. Mestre will be placed on Step 1 ($37,933) of the custodial salary guide (subject to change upon negotiations completion) and in addition will receive a 4% shift differential for working second shift.
N. POLICY
Roll Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___
O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Roll Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___
O.1. Approve Spiezle Architecture Group Proposal:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve contract proposal up to $13,600 for engineering services related to Parking Lot expansion. The proposal amount is  $7,600, with an additional $6,000 fee, if the entire ROW needs to be surveyed pending Deed Search.
O.2. Approve Morris-Union Jointure Commission Tuition Contract:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Tuition contract for student, SID # 4501568792, at Morris-Union Jointure Commission - Development Learning Center – New Providence, commencing January 2, 2019 for the 2018-2019 school year. Annual tuition: $92,222.00 (Pro-rated $55,333.20); Annual full time Teacher Assistant: $70,900.00 (Pro-rated $44,540.00).
O.3. Approve Independence Elevator Proposal:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve Independence Elevator Proposal of $24,375 to repair LULA Lift #5 (1973 Building) controls.
O.4. Approve 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 Child Study Team Services for the 2018-2019 school year.
O.5. Approve McClosky Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Contract #HCESC-SER-12A, HVAC Services from McCloskey Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in the estimated amount of $122,100.20.
P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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.
R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
S. ADJOURNMENT
S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 18, 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___
Davis___
Hance___
Johnson ___
Kirkpatrick___
McGuire___
Scheibener___
Somers__
Witucki ___
Subject:
E. CORRESPONDENCE
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
_XPersonnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding
__School/Public Security
_  Collective Bargaining
_  Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation
And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public
when confidentiality is no longer required.
Subject:
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. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
Subject:
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows:
Description:
All in favor:Yes:______  No:______Abstentions:______
Subject:
H.1. Approval of Minutes 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of November 27, 2018 meeting and the  Executive Meeting minutes of November 27, 2018.
Subject:
H.2.  Finance 
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending November 30, 2018 as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1. 

2) To accept the Holland Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, 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 November 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  November 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.
Subject:
H.3. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated November 30, 2018 check numbers 08549 thru N0351, in the amount of $314,409.44 and the bill list dated December 18, 2018  check numbers 08550 thru 08620 in the amount of $ 667,169.46.
.
Subject:
H.4. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to the instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.

•Rose Branosky: 1/22/19, 101 Therapy Strategies to Increase Your Effectiveness as Speech Language Pathologist, Allentown, PA, $269 Registration
•Stephanie Bacskai: 1/19/19, Future City Regional State Tournament, Rutgers University - Piscataway, $49.25 hour
•Stephanie Bacskai: 3/16/19, Odyssey of the Mind Regional Tournament, J.P. Case Middle School - Flemington, $49.25 hour
•Kathryn Wilk: 2/12/19, Special Education Summit, Monroe Township, $149 Registration, $35.34 Mileage
Subject:
I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject:
I.1. Resolution Honoring - Edward Johnson
Subject:
I.2. Resolution Honoring - Karen Kirkpatrick
Subject:
J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
Subject:
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Subject:
L. EDUCATION
Roll Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___
Subject:
L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for November 12, 2018 - December 11, 2018 and affirms the actions of the administration.
Subject:
L.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following field trips:

•Dino Dig
•Franklin Institute
•Hoffman Park
•Holland Township Recycling Center
•Lost River Caverns
•Bounce Factory
•Raptor Trust & Environmental Center
•Del Val High School
•Kutztown University
•Dorney Park
•Growing Free Farm
•Polytech Lab
•Nuture Nature Center
•Gravity Vault
•Future City Competition
•Kingwood Township School
Subject:
L.3. Approve S.E.E.D Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the S.E.E.D. (Source for Excellence in Educational Development) donation of a wireless microphone system to Drama Club valued at $3,911.67.  The Board recognizes and thanks the S.E.E.D. for their continued and generous support of our school district.
Subject:
M. PERSONNEL
Roll Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___
Subject:
M.1. Appointment of Officer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following official, for the period November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

•504 Officer: Stephanie Snyder
Subject:
M.2. Approve Tenure
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves granting tenure to staff as per the attached list.
Subject:
M.3. Approve Custodian
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Anthony Mestre (pending criminal history) as a Full Time Custodian effective on or about January 21, 2019.  Mr. Mestre will be placed on Step 1 ($37,933) of the custodial salary guide (subject to change upon negotiations completion) and in addition will receive a 4% shift differential for working second shift.
Subject:
N. POLICY
Roll Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___
Subject:
O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Roll Call Vote:
Bickhardt___Davis___Hance___Johnson___Kirkpatrick___McGuire___Scheibener____Somers___ Witucki___
Subject:
O.1. Approve Spiezle Architecture Group Proposal:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve contract proposal up to $13,600 for engineering services related to Parking Lot expansion. The proposal amount is  $7,600, with an additional $6,000 fee, if the entire ROW needs to be surveyed pending Deed Search.
Subject:
O.2. Approve Morris-Union Jointure Commission Tuition Contract:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves Tuition contract for student, SID # 4501568792, at Morris-Union Jointure Commission - Development Learning Center – New Providence, commencing January 2, 2019 for the 2018-2019 school year. Annual tuition: $92,222.00 (Pro-rated $55,333.20); Annual full time Teacher Assistant: $70,900.00 (Pro-rated $44,540.00).
Subject:
O.3. Approve Independence Elevator Proposal:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve Independence Elevator Proposal of $24,375 to repair LULA Lift #5 (1973 Building) controls.
Subject:
O.4. Approve 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 Child Study Team Services for the 2018-2019 school year.
Subject:
O.5. Approve McClosky Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Contract #HCESC-SER-12A, HVAC Services from McCloskey Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in the estimated amount of $122,100.20.
Subject:
P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
Subject:
Q. 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:
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.
Subject:
R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
Subject:
R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
Subject:
S. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________.

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