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Meeting Agenda
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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B. FLAG SALUTE
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C. WELCOME
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D. ROLL CALL
Davis___ Hackman___ Hance___ McGuire___ Muller___ Scheibener___ Somers__ Walker___ Witucki ___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. Resolution Honoring Marilou Patullo Retiring
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E.2. Resolution Honoring Harry Hults
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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. |
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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 _________. |
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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 __________. |
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows: |
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of May 21, 2019 and the Executive minutes of May 21, 2019. |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated May 31, 2019, check numbers NO372 thru N0373 in the amount of $307,788.99 and the Bill List dated June 30, 2019 check numbers 08999 thru N0377 in the amount of $1,171,426.78. |
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G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending March 31, 2019, April 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019 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 months ending March 31, 2019, April 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019 she 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 March 31, 2019 ,April 30, 2019, May 31, 2019 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year |
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G.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 he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent. •Jason Kries: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, Mileage, Registration •Donna Luzzo: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, $9.67 Mileage, Registration •Craig Lerch: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, $17.36 Mileage •Deborah Croasdale: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, Mileage, Registration •Sandy Phillips: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, Mileage, Registration •Laura Burke: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, Mileage, Registration •Kelly Hedlund: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, $16.74 Mileage, Registration •Sandy Ozgar: 10/25/19, Rutgers Center for Literacy, $180 Registration, Mileage •Deborah Zdepski: 10/25/19, Rutgers Center for Literacy, $180 Registration $26.66 Mileage •Deborah Croasdale: 10/25/19, Rutgers Center for Literacy, $180 Registration $26.66 Mileage •Donna Luzzo: 6/26/2019, NJCIE Summer Inclusion Conference, $150.00, $25.42 Mileage •Nancy Zrake: 6/26/2019, NJCIE Summer Inclusion Conference, $150.00, $24.18 Mileage •Diane Udovich: 6/26/2019, NJCIE Summer Inclusion Conference, $150.00, $19.78 Mileage |
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G.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. |
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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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L. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___Scheibener____ |
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L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for May 13, 2019 - June 18, 2019 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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L.2. Accept Superintendent's EVVRS Bi Annual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Bi Annual Report
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's EVVRS Bi Annual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. |
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L.3. Authorizing Affirmative Action Team
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education authorizing the Affirmative Action Team to conduct the needs assessment and develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan. |
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L.4. Authorizing the Submission of Comprehensive Equity Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education authorizes the submission of the 2019-2020 through 2021-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan to the Department of Education. |
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L.5. Approve English Language Arts Materials
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following English Language Arts material purchase: •Grades 6-8: CollegeBoard SpringBoard, Digital and Print , $4,710 |
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L.6. Approve Health Materials
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Health material purchase: •Grades 1-8: ETR., HealthSmart , $2,083.13 |
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L.7. Approve Woman's Club Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Woman's Club Donation in the amount of $30 to be applied towards die cuts. The Board recognizes and thanks the Woman's Club for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.8. Approve ESSA Title III Consortium Memorandum of Understanding
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the ESSA Title III Consortium Memorandum of Understanding with Readington Township School District as the Lead Applicant LEA. |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___Scheibener____ |
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M.1. Approve 4th Grade Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of John Horak as Fourth Grade Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year beginning August 28, 2019. FURTHER RESOLVED, Mr. Horak will placed on Step 2 BA of the 2017-2018 HTEA Salary guide, $51, 372 (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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M.2. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitute for the 2019-2020 school year: •Thomas Abode: Custodian (Pending Criminal History) |
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M.3. Approve Mechanic 2019-2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Brad Bidwell as Mechanic for the 2019/2020 school year. Compensation: $1,500 yearly stipend as per negotiated contract (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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M.4. Approve Substitute Supervisor of Custodians 2019-2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. John Jesiolowski as the Substitute Supervisor of Custodians for the 2019-2020 school year. Compensation: $600 yearly stipend as per negotiated contract (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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M.5. Approve Transportation Coordinator 2019-2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Nancy Holzworth as Transportation Coordinator for the 2019/2020 school year. Compensation: $2,000 yearly stipend. |
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M.6. Approve Payment for Unused Personal Business Days
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the payment for unused personal business days for the following staff members: Name/Days to be Paid/Rate Per Day/Amount Due John Jesiolowski/3/$80/$240 Deborah Olah/3/$80/$240 Ed Pico/1.5/$80/$120 Carmelina Delasey/3/$80/$240 |
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M.7. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Denise Carney's (Special Education Teacher) letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2019. |
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M.8. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Gia Wood's (Special Education Teacher) letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2019. |
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M.9. Rescind Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the resignation of Mrs. Marilou Patullo (Aide), with regret for the purpose of retirement, effective September 1, 2019. |
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M.10. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mrs. Marilou Patullo (Aide), with regret for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2019. |
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M.11. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Kathryn Wilk's (Psychologist) letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2019. |
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M.12. Approve Maternity Leave/NJ Family Leave Insurance Program/FMLA/NJ Family Leave Act
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Allison Kay's maternity leave utilizing New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program/NJFMLA/FMLA request starting on or about August 27, 2019 through on or about January 14, 2020. |
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M.13. Approve Student Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Jordana Keller as a student teacher (Clinical Practice) from Marantha Baptist University for one semester effective August 28, 2019. Ms. Keller will split her time between Mrs. Regan and Mr. Kuchinsky. |
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M.14. Approve of Long Term Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Alexandra Raulf as the Long Term Special Education Substitute Teacher to begin on or about August 27, 2019 and ending on or about January 14, 2020. Ms. Raulf 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.. |
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M.15. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Jenna Langston as Special Education (Middle School LLD) Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year beginning August 28, 2019. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Langston will placed on Step 4 MA of the 2017-2018 HTEA Salary guide, $57,077 (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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M.16. Approve Volunteers
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following people to volunteer with the maintenance of the school's geodome beginning June 19, 2019 until August 28, 2019: •Carl and Betsy Molter •Denise Saldutti Egielski •Ellen and John Apgar |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___Scheibener____ |
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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___Scheibener____ |
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O.1. Approve Food Service Management Company Contract Addendum for 2019-2020 School Year.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves a contract dated May 13, 2019 with Maschio's Food Service Inc. to provide food service for the 2019-2020 school year. The Management and Administrative fee for the 19-20 school year shall be $8665.00 payable in 10 monthly installments of $866.50 commencing September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. For SY 2019-2020, the Food Service Management Company's (FSMC) Guarantee to the School Food Authority (SFA) is a loss limited to $10,000. |
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O.2. Approve Professional Services Contract: Auditor for Statutory Audit Fiscal Year 2018-2019
RESOLVED, 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. Auditing Suplee, Clooney & Company: $19,300 |
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O.3. Approve 2019-2020 ESY Tuition Contract with Pohatcong Township School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve the ESY Tuition contract with Pohatcong Township School. Holland Township School will provide Educational Services to SID # 1637308115 from July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019 at a cost of $2140.60. |
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O.4. Approve 2019-2020 ESY Transportation Joint Transportation Agreements with Delaware Valley Regional
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the cost of ESY transportation with Delaware Valley Regional School District. DISTRICT ROUTE: HE01 $2,933.00 (Holland Township School) HE02 $2,651.00 (Holland Township School) HE03 $5,780.00 (Marie Katzenbach School) Grand Total $11,364.00 |
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O.5. Approve School Lunch Prices for 2019-2020
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Lunch prices for the 2019-2020 school year. •Student Lunch $2.95 •Adult Lunch $3.50 •Milk $0.60 |
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O.6. Approve and Accept Submission of Federal Grants Listed:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves and accepts the submission of the grants listed: PROGRAM NAME FY 2020 AWARD AMOUNT IDEA Consolidated Basic $128,259 Preschool $ 5,294 ESEA Consolidated Title I A $16,280 Title II A $6,361 Title III $1,102 Title IV A $10,000.00 |
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O.7. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Capital Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to capital reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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O.8. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Maintenance Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the transfer of surplus to maintenance reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into Maintenance Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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O.9. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Emergency Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to emergency reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into Emergency Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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O.10. APPROVE, ACCEPT, AND AWARD BID FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve, accept, and award bid for parking lot improvement (N.J. DOE Project Number 19-2220-060-19-1000; Spiezle Architectural Group Commission Number: 17K032)) to HC Constructors, Incorporated for the following: BASE BID: $555,808.00 |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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R. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property __Personnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security __Collective Bargaining __Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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S. ADJOURNMENT
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S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |
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Agenda Item Details
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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B. FLAG SALUTE
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C. WELCOME
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Welcome to a meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland. Please be advised that this and all meetings of the Board are open to the public and media, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975); and that advance notice as required therein has been provided. This is a regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland at which formal action may be taken. The public will have an opportunity to be heard as indicated on the Agenda, at points in the meeting provided for the public to address the Board.
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D. ROLL CALL
Davis___ Hackman___ Hance___ McGuire___ Muller___ Scheibener___ Somers__ Walker___ Witucki ___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. Resolution Honoring Marilou Patullo Retiring
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E.2. Resolution Honoring Harry Hults
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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. |
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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 _________. |
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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 __________. |
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows: |
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of May 21, 2019 and the Executive minutes of May 21, 2019. |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated May 31, 2019, check numbers NO372 thru N0373 in the amount of $307,788.99 and the Bill List dated June 30, 2019 check numbers 08999 thru N0377 in the amount of $1,171,426.78. |
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G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending March 31, 2019, April 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019 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 months ending March 31, 2019, April 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019 she 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 March 31, 2019 ,April 30, 2019, May 31, 2019 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year |
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G.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 he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent. •Jason Kries: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, Mileage, Registration •Donna Luzzo: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, $9.67 Mileage, Registration •Craig Lerch: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, $17.36 Mileage •Deborah Croasdale: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, Mileage, Registration •Sandy Phillips: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, Mileage, Registration •Laura Burke: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, Mileage, Registration •Kelly Hedlund: 8/7/19, EdTech Fest, $16.74 Mileage, Registration •Sandy Ozgar: 10/25/19, Rutgers Center for Literacy, $180 Registration, Mileage •Deborah Zdepski: 10/25/19, Rutgers Center for Literacy, $180 Registration $26.66 Mileage •Deborah Croasdale: 10/25/19, Rutgers Center for Literacy, $180 Registration $26.66 Mileage •Donna Luzzo: 6/26/2019, NJCIE Summer Inclusion Conference, $150.00, $25.42 Mileage •Nancy Zrake: 6/26/2019, NJCIE Summer Inclusion Conference, $150.00, $24.18 Mileage •Diane Udovich: 6/26/2019, NJCIE Summer Inclusion Conference, $150.00, $19.78 Mileage |
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G.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. |
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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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L. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___Scheibener____ |
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L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for May 13, 2019 - June 18, 2019 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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L.2. Accept Superintendent's EVVRS Bi Annual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Bi Annual Report
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's EVVRS Bi Annual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. |
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L.3. Authorizing Affirmative Action Team
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education authorizing the Affirmative Action Team to conduct the needs assessment and develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan. |
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L.4. Authorizing the Submission of Comprehensive Equity Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education authorizes the submission of the 2019-2020 through 2021-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan to the Department of Education. |
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L.5. Approve English Language Arts Materials
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following English Language Arts material purchase: •Grades 6-8: CollegeBoard SpringBoard, Digital and Print , $4,710 |
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L.6. Approve Health Materials
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Health material purchase: •Grades 1-8: ETR., HealthSmart , $2,083.13 |
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L.7. Approve Woman's Club Donation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Woman's Club Donation in the amount of $30 to be applied towards die cuts. The Board recognizes and thanks the Woman's Club for their continued and generous support of our school district. |
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L.8. Approve ESSA Title III Consortium Memorandum of Understanding
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the ESSA Title III Consortium Memorandum of Understanding with Readington Township School District as the Lead Applicant LEA. |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___Scheibener____ |
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M.1. Approve 4th Grade Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of John Horak as Fourth Grade Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year beginning August 28, 2019. FURTHER RESOLVED, Mr. Horak will placed on Step 2 BA of the 2017-2018 HTEA Salary guide, $51, 372 (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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M.2. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitute for the 2019-2020 school year: •Thomas Abode: Custodian (Pending Criminal History) |
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M.3. Approve Mechanic 2019-2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. Brad Bidwell as Mechanic for the 2019/2020 school year. Compensation: $1,500 yearly stipend as per negotiated contract (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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M.4. Approve Substitute Supervisor of Custodians 2019-2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mr. John Jesiolowski as the Substitute Supervisor of Custodians for the 2019-2020 school year. Compensation: $600 yearly stipend as per negotiated contract (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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M.5. Approve Transportation Coordinator 2019-2020
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Nancy Holzworth as Transportation Coordinator for the 2019/2020 school year. Compensation: $2,000 yearly stipend. |
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M.6. Approve Payment for Unused Personal Business Days
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the payment for unused personal business days for the following staff members: Name/Days to be Paid/Rate Per Day/Amount Due John Jesiolowski/3/$80/$240 Deborah Olah/3/$80/$240 Ed Pico/1.5/$80/$120 Carmelina Delasey/3/$80/$240 |
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M.7. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Denise Carney's (Special Education Teacher) letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2019. |
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M.8. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Gia Wood's (Special Education Teacher) letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2019. |
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M.9. Rescind Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education rescinds the resignation of Mrs. Marilou Patullo (Aide), with regret for the purpose of retirement, effective September 1, 2019. |
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M.10. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mrs. Marilou Patullo (Aide), with regret for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2019. |
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M.11. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Mrs. Kathryn Wilk's (Psychologist) letter of resignation with regret effective June 30, 2019. |
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M.12. Approve Maternity Leave/NJ Family Leave Insurance Program/FMLA/NJ Family Leave Act
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Allison Kay's maternity leave utilizing New Jersey’s Family Leave Insurance Program/NJFMLA/FMLA request starting on or about August 27, 2019 through on or about January 14, 2020. |
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M.13. Approve Student Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Jordana Keller as a student teacher (Clinical Practice) from Marantha Baptist University for one semester effective August 28, 2019. Ms. Keller will split her time between Mrs. Regan and Mr. Kuchinsky. |
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M.14. Approve of Long Term Substitute Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Alexandra Raulf as the Long Term Special Education Substitute Teacher to begin on or about August 27, 2019 and ending on or about January 14, 2020. Ms. Raulf 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.. |
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M.15. Approve Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Jenna Langston as Special Education (Middle School LLD) Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year beginning August 28, 2019. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Langston will placed on Step 4 MA of the 2017-2018 HTEA Salary guide, $57,077 (subject to adjustment after settlement of contract). |
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M.16. Approve Volunteers
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following people to volunteer with the maintenance of the school's geodome beginning June 19, 2019 until August 28, 2019: •Carl and Betsy Molter •Denise Saldutti Egielski •Ellen and John Apgar |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___Scheibener____ |
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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___Scheibener____ |
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O.1. Approve Food Service Management Company Contract Addendum for 2019-2020 School Year.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves a contract dated May 13, 2019 with Maschio's Food Service Inc. to provide food service for the 2019-2020 school year. The Management and Administrative fee for the 19-20 school year shall be $8665.00 payable in 10 monthly installments of $866.50 commencing September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. For SY 2019-2020, the Food Service Management Company's (FSMC) Guarantee to the School Food Authority (SFA) is a loss limited to $10,000. |
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O.2. Approve Professional Services Contract: Auditor for Statutory Audit Fiscal Year 2018-2019
RESOLVED, 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. Auditing Suplee, Clooney & Company: $19,300 |
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O.3. Approve 2019-2020 ESY Tuition Contract with Pohatcong Township School
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve the ESY Tuition contract with Pohatcong Township School. Holland Township School will provide Educational Services to SID # 1637308115 from July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019 at a cost of $2140.60. |
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O.4. Approve 2019-2020 ESY Transportation Joint Transportation Agreements with Delaware Valley Regional
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the cost of ESY transportation with Delaware Valley Regional School District. DISTRICT ROUTE: HE01 $2,933.00 (Holland Township School) HE02 $2,651.00 (Holland Township School) HE03 $5,780.00 (Marie Katzenbach School) Grand Total $11,364.00 |
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O.5. Approve School Lunch Prices for 2019-2020
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Lunch prices for the 2019-2020 school year. •Student Lunch $2.95 •Adult Lunch $3.50 •Milk $0.60 |
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O.6. Approve and Accept Submission of Federal Grants Listed:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves and accepts the submission of the grants listed: PROGRAM NAME FY 2020 AWARD AMOUNT IDEA Consolidated Basic $128,259 Preschool $ 5,294 ESEA Consolidated Title I A $16,280 Title II A $6,361 Title III $1,102 Title IV A $10,000.00 |
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O.7. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Capital Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to capital reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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O.8. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Maintenance Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the transfer of surplus to maintenance reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into Maintenance Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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O.9. Approve Transfer of Surplus to Emergency Reserve
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves transfer of surplus to emergency reserve. WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-1 and NJSA 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated current year surplus into Emergency Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Holland Township Board of Education has determined that an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 may be available for such purpose of transfer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Holland Township Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the District's School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. |
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O.10. APPROVE, ACCEPT, AND AWARD BID FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve, accept, and award bid for parking lot improvement (N.J. DOE Project Number 19-2220-060-19-1000; Spiezle Architectural Group Commission Number: 17K032)) to HC Constructors, Incorporated for the following: BASE BID: $555,808.00 |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167. At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length.
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R. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property __Personnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security __Collective Bargaining __Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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S. ADJOURNMENT
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S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |
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