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Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. WELCOME
D. ROLL CALL 
Bickhardt___
Davis___
Hance___
Johnson ___
Kirkpatrick___
McGuire___
Scheibener___
Somers__
Witucki ___
E. 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
_XPending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation

And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required.
E.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
E.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
F. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS
F.1. 2018-2019 Board Goals
F.2. Hunterdon County School Safety Summit - November 28, 2018
F.3. Genesis - Student Information System
F.4. Blackboard - Website program
F.5. Delaware Valley High School's Academy and College Enrollment Program Information Night
G. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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.
H. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION ONLY
H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of October 16, 2018  and Executive Meeting minutes of October 16, 2018.
H.2. Finance 
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending September 30, 2018 and October 31, 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 September 30, 2018 and October 31, 2018 and he recommends in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.  

3) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, Brian McCarthy certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of  September 30, 2018, and October 31, 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 October 31, 2018 check numbers N0346 thru N0347 in the amount of $320,076.95 and the bill list dated  November 27, 2018  in the amount of $___________________________.
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.

•Christine Haffling: 6/1/19-6/2/19, 2019 Green Eggs & Sand Workshop, Stone Harbor, NJ , $75 Registration, $112.00 Lodging, $74.40 Mileage
•Stephanie Bacskai: 6/1/19-6/2/19, 2019 Green Eggs & Sand Workshop, Stone Harbor, NJ , $75 Registration, $112.00 Lodging
H.5. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops.
I. EDUCATION - DISCUSSION ONLY
I.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 October 10, 2018 - November 13, 2018 and affirms the actions of the administration.
I.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of
Education approves the following field trips:

•Crayola Factory
•Gettysburg
•Hershey Park
•Baltimore Dinner Cruise
•Delaware Valley Regional High School
I.3. Approve 2018-2019 District/School Goals
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2018-2019 District/School Goals.
I.4. Approve the Acceptance of Tower Garden
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of a Tower Garden from the Schluter Family to be used by third grade students.  The Board recognizes and thanks the Schluter Family for their continued and generous support of our school district.
I.5. Approve the Acceptance of Newspapers and Magazines
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of newspapers and magazines commemorative 911 from the Juan Ricardo to be used by social studies department.  The Board recognizes and thanks the Juan Ricardo for their continued and generous support of our school district.
J. PERSONNEL - DISCUSSION ONLY
J.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of  Education approves the following substitutes for the 2018-2019 school year:

•Mary Fitzsimmons: Aide/Library Clerk/Secretary/Cafeteria Aide
•Linda Bellini: Aide/Library Clerk/Secretary/Cafeteria Aide
•Justin Moyer: Custodian
•Denem Teague: Aide/Library Clerk/Cafeteria Aide
J.2. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of  Education approves with regret the resignation of Mr. Justin Moyer (2nd Shift Custodian) effective November 16, 2018.
J.3. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of  Education approves with regret the resignation of Dr. Nancy Yard (Principal/Curriculum Coordinator) effective February 1, 2019.
J.4. Approval of Boys Basketball Coach
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Daniel Casserly as boys basketball coach for the 2018-2019 school year with a stipend of $3,563 (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract).
K. POLICY - DISCUSSION ONLY
K.1. Approve Second Readings of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policies and Regulations: 

•8561(Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs)
L. FINANCE AND FACILITIES - DISCUSSION ONLY
L.1. Approve Personal Assistant Tuition Agreement
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the personal assistant tuition agreement with Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf . Student number 28008 in the amount of $30,917.00.
L.2. Approve Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and M1 for 2018-2019
Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and Form M-1 for the 2018-2019 school year, and the submission of same to the New Jersey Department of Education. Forms are on file in Business Office.
L.3. Approve Disposal of Obsolete/Broken Computers/Printers and removal from Fixed Asset Inventory
Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the disposal of obsolete/broken computer and printer equipment, and the removal of same from the Fixed Asset Inventory of the District. All hard drives in computers have been destroyed.
L.4. Approve Preschool Tuition  Contract for 2018-2019
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following  Preschool parent paid tuition contract and accepts the following Preschool student number 29017 for the 2018-2019 school year. 
M. 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.
M.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 _________.
M.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  __________.
N. ADJOURNMENT
N.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: November 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Work Session
Subject:
A. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
B. FLAG SALUTE
Subject:
C. WELCOME
Description:
Welcome to a special 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 special 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. 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
_XPending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation

And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required.
Subject:
E.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
Subject:
E.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
Subject:
F. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
F.1. 2018-2019 Board Goals
Subject:
F.2. Hunterdon County School Safety Summit - November 28, 2018
Subject:
F.3. Genesis - Student Information System
Subject:
F.4. Blackboard - Website program
Subject:
F.5. Delaware Valley High School's Academy and College Enrollment Program Information Night
Subject:
G. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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:
H. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION ONLY
Subject:
H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of October 16, 2018  and Executive Meeting minutes of October 16, 2018.
Subject:
H.2. Finance 
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending September 30, 2018 and October 31, 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 September 30, 2018 and October 31, 2018 and he recommends in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.  

3) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, Brian McCarthy certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of  September 30, 2018, and October 31, 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 October 31, 2018 check numbers N0346 thru N0347 in the amount of $320,076.95 and the bill list dated  November 27, 2018  in the amount of $___________________________.
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.

•Christine Haffling: 6/1/19-6/2/19, 2019 Green Eggs & Sand Workshop, Stone Harbor, NJ , $75 Registration, $112.00 Lodging, $74.40 Mileage
•Stephanie Bacskai: 6/1/19-6/2/19, 2019 Green Eggs & Sand Workshop, Stone Harbor, NJ , $75 Registration, $112.00 Lodging
Subject:
H.5. Approve Staff Summaries of Approved Conferences/Workshops
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the staff summary sheets for BOE approved workshops.
Subject:
I. EDUCATION - DISCUSSION ONLY
Subject:
I.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 October 10, 2018 - November 13, 2018 and affirms the actions of the administration.
Subject:
I.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of
Education approves the following field trips:

•Crayola Factory
•Gettysburg
•Hershey Park
•Baltimore Dinner Cruise
•Delaware Valley Regional High School
Subject:
I.3. Approve 2018-2019 District/School Goals
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2018-2019 District/School Goals.
Subject:
I.4. Approve the Acceptance of Tower Garden
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of a Tower Garden from the Schluter Family to be used by third grade students.  The Board recognizes and thanks the Schluter Family for their continued and generous support of our school district.
Subject:
I.5. Approve the Acceptance of Newspapers and Magazines
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts a donation of newspapers and magazines commemorative 911 from the Juan Ricardo to be used by social studies department.  The Board recognizes and thanks the Juan Ricardo for their continued and generous support of our school district.
Subject:
J. PERSONNEL - DISCUSSION ONLY
Subject:
J.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of  Education approves the following substitutes for the 2018-2019 school year:

•Mary Fitzsimmons: Aide/Library Clerk/Secretary/Cafeteria Aide
•Linda Bellini: Aide/Library Clerk/Secretary/Cafeteria Aide
•Justin Moyer: Custodian
•Denem Teague: Aide/Library Clerk/Cafeteria Aide
Subject:
J.2. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of  Education approves with regret the resignation of Mr. Justin Moyer (2nd Shift Custodian) effective November 16, 2018.
Subject:
J.3. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of  Education approves with regret the resignation of Dr. Nancy Yard (Principal/Curriculum Coordinator) effective February 1, 2019.
Subject:
J.4. Approval of Boys Basketball Coach
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Daniel Casserly as boys basketball coach for the 2018-2019 school year with a stipend of $3,563 (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract).
Subject:
K. POLICY - DISCUSSION ONLY
Subject:
K.1. Approve Second Readings of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policies and Regulations: 

•8561(Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs)
Subject:
L. FINANCE AND FACILITIES - DISCUSSION ONLY
Subject:
L.1. Approve Personal Assistant Tuition Agreement
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the personal assistant tuition agreement with Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf . Student number 28008 in the amount of $30,917.00.
Subject:
L.2. Approve Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and M1 for 2018-2019
Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and Form M-1 for the 2018-2019 school year, and the submission of same to the New Jersey Department of Education. Forms are on file in Business Office.
Subject:
L.3. Approve Disposal of Obsolete/Broken Computers/Printers and removal from Fixed Asset Inventory
Resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the disposal of obsolete/broken computer and printer equipment, and the removal of same from the Fixed Asset Inventory of the District. All hard drives in computers have been destroyed.
Subject:
L.4. Approve Preschool Tuition  Contract for 2018-2019
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following  Preschool parent paid tuition contract and accepts the following Preschool student number 29017 for the 2018-2019 school year. 
Subject:
M. 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:
M.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:
M.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:
N. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
N.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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