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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. Resignation - Lorraine Scheibener
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E.2. Delaware Valley Regional High School Diamond jubilee Jamboree
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E.3. District Articulation Letter
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F. ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS
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F.1. Nominations of Board President
Board Secretary to call for nominations for Board President. Motion made by , seconded by , was nominated for the position of Board President. There being no further nominations for Board President, the nominations were closed on a motion by , and a second by . Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes. Roll Call Vote: ____Davis____Hackmann____Hance____McGuire____Muller____Somers____Walker Witucki____ |
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F.2. Nominations for Vice President
Board Secretary relinquishes the chair to newly-elected President to call for nominations for Vice President. Motion made by , seconded by , was nominated for the position of Vice President. There being no further nominations for Vice President, the nominations were closed on a motion by , and a second by . Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes. Role Call Vote: ____Davis____Hackmann____Hance____McGuire____Muller____Somers____Walker Witucki____ |
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G. 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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G.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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G.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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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: |
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H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of October 15, 2019 and the Executive minutes of October 25, 2019. |
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H.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated October 31, 2019 check numbers 09458 thru N0382 in the amount of $297,308.56. and the Bill List dated November 26, 2019 check numbers N0384 thru N0386 in the amount of $1,060,475.21. |
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H.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month/s ending September 30, 2019 and October 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 month ending September 30, 2019 and October 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 September 30, 2019, and October 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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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 he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent. •Stephanie Snyder: January 10, 2020, SEL: A Comprehensive Exploration for School District Leaders, Trenton, NJ, $150.00 Registration •Ronald Larsen: 1/13/20, 1/27/20, 2/10/20, 2/24/20: Black Seal Low Boiler Pressure, Piscataway/Somerset Registration & Mileage |
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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. |
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H.6. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mrs. Lorraine Scheibener (Board President), with regret effective November 15, 2019. The Holland Township Board of Education would like to thank Mrs. Scheibener for her continued service. |
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I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J.1. Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
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K. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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L. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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M. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis______ |
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M.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for October 7, 2019 - November 12, 2019 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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M.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached field trips for the 2019/2020 school year. |
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M.3. Approve School Safety and Security Plane Annual Review Statement of Assurance
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Safety and Security Plan Annual Review Statement of Assurance for the 2019-2020 school year. The School Safety and Security Plan Annual Review Statement of Assurance will be submitted to the County Office of Education. |
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M.4. Approve Memorandums of Understanding
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Memorandums of Understanding: •2019-2020 Memorandum of Understanding between Holland Township School District, Holland Township Police Department and Law Enforcement Officials Regarding 18A:41-9 Access to School Surveillance Equipment |
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M.5. Approve Grant Submission
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the 6th Grade Science Grant Proposal of The Green Eggs and Sand Horseshoe Crab Program, from Exxon Mobil. The grant would be used for STEM education in the classroom in the amount of $900.00. |
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M.6. Approve Grant Receipt
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the receipt of the 6th Grade Science Grant Proposal of The Green Eggs and Sand Horseshoe Crab Program, from Exxon Mobil. The grant would be used for STEM education in the classroom in the amount of $900.00. |
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M.7. Approve Nursing Service Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Nursing Service Plan for the 2019-2020 School Year |
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M.8. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11.2; WHEREAS, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 the Holland Township School Principal Mrs. Susan Wardell oversaw the school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes.The drill was held at approximately 12:20 PM for both the elementary school students and the middle school students in the front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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M.9. Approve Response to Intervention Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approved the Response to Intervention Program for the 2019-2020 School Year. |
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M.10. Approve Student Council Fundraising
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Student Council Members will be fundraising during home basketball games with proceeds split between Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. |
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N. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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N.1. 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: •Nicholas Rogalski: Custodian •Samantha Angione: Teacher/Aide |
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N.2. Rescind Part Time Special Education Teacher (October 15, 2019 BOE Agenda)
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education recinds the employment, of Ms. Amanda Smith as Part-Time Special Education Teacher (24.75 hours per week/.67 FTE) for the 2019-2020 school year beginning on or about November 1, 2019. |
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N.3. Approve Part Time Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Stacey Timpson as Part-Time Special Education Teacher (24.75 hours per week/.67 FTE) for the 2019-2020 school year beginning on or about December 2,2019. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Timpson will be placed on Step 11 MA at .67 FTE of the 2019-2020 HTEA salary guide, $42,092.75 (pro-rated). |
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N.4. Approve Student Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Lauren DelRosso as a student teacher (Clinical Practice) from Liberty University for one semester effective January 15, 2020. Ms. DelRosso will spend her time with Mrs. Deborah Croasdale. |
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N.5. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Sarah Tainow's request for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about November 21, 2019 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis. |
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N.6. Approve Unpaid FMLA Leave Change
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Amy Bashford's request to change her unpaid FMLA leave from a consecutive leave to an intermittent leave beginning December 9, 2019 not to exceed 12 weeks in total. |
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O. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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O.1. Approve Adoption of Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education temporarily suspends Bylaw 131 allowing first reading and adoption of the following Policy and Regulation: •P 8600 (Student Transportation) •R 8600 (Student Transportation) |
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O.2. Approve First Reading of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Policy and Regulation: •P 0141 (Board Member Number and Term) |
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P. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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P.1. Professional Services
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves professional services provided by the following for the 2019-20 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 2019-20 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. School Psychiatrist Dr. Saranga Bhalla - $1000.00 for Full evaluation and report (Not to exceed $10,000, 10 Full Evaluations and reports). |
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P.2. Approve Bank Resolution
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the updated certified copies of the Investors Bank resolution to approve a new bank signer for the General Fund and Capital Reserve accounts. It is further resolved to delete Mrs. Scheibener and add Mr. Davis as signatory for these accounts effective November 15, 2019. |
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P.3. Approve Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and form M1 for 2019-2020
RESOLVED, 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 2019-2020 school year, and the submission of the same to the New Jersey Department of Education. Forms are on file in the Business Office. |
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P.4. Approve Transfer of Funds from Agency Bank Account to General Bank Account
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the transfer of $7,155.68 from the Agency bank account to the General Bank account at Investors Bank. The latter amount represents unclaimed balance as of June 30, 2019. |
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P.5. Approve Submission of 2019-2020 (FY20) Health and Safety Evaluation Checklist to NJDOE
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of "Health and Safety Evaluation of School Buildings Checklist 2019-2020" to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). |
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P.6. Approve Transfer of Funds from Payroll Bank Account to General Bank Account
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the transfer of $4,823.83 from the Payroll bank account to the General Bank account at Investors Bank. The latter amount represents unclaimed balance as of June 30,2019. |
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Q. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q.1. Board Vacancy
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Q.2. School Safety
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R. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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S. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property _ Personnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security _XCollective 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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S.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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S.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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T. ADJOURNMENT
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T.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | November 26, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting | |
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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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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.
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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. Resignation - Lorraine Scheibener
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E.2. Delaware Valley Regional High School Diamond jubilee Jamboree
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E.3. District Articulation Letter
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F. ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS
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F.1. Nominations of Board President
Board Secretary to call for nominations for Board President. Motion made by , seconded by , was nominated for the position of Board President. There being no further nominations for Board President, the nominations were closed on a motion by , and a second by . Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes. Roll Call Vote: ____Davis____Hackmann____Hance____McGuire____Muller____Somers____Walker Witucki____ |
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F.2. Nominations for Vice President
Board Secretary relinquishes the chair to newly-elected President to call for nominations for Vice President. Motion made by , seconded by , was nominated for the position of Vice President. There being no further nominations for Vice President, the nominations were closed on a motion by , and a second by . Open Roll Call Vote: N.J.S.A. 10:4-14 requires that the public be able to ascertain how each Board Member votes and the Minutes of the meeting must reflect said votes. Role Call Vote: ____Davis____Hackmann____Hance____McGuire____Muller____Somers____Walker Witucki____ |
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G. 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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G.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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G.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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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: |
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H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of October 15, 2019 and the Executive minutes of October 25, 2019. |
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H.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated October 31, 2019 check numbers 09458 thru N0382 in the amount of $297,308.56. and the Bill List dated November 26, 2019 check numbers N0384 thru N0386 in the amount of $1,060,475.21. |
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H.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month/s ending September 30, 2019 and October 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 month ending September 30, 2019 and October 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 September 30, 2019, and October 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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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 he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent. •Stephanie Snyder: January 10, 2020, SEL: A Comprehensive Exploration for School District Leaders, Trenton, NJ, $150.00 Registration •Ronald Larsen: 1/13/20, 1/27/20, 2/10/20, 2/24/20: Black Seal Low Boiler Pressure, Piscataway/Somerset Registration & Mileage |
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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. |
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H.6. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mrs. Lorraine Scheibener (Board President), with regret effective November 15, 2019. The Holland Township Board of Education would like to thank Mrs. Scheibener for her continued service. |
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I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J.1. Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
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K. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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L. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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M. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis______ |
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M.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for October 7, 2019 - November 12, 2019 and affirms the actions of the administration. |
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M.2. Approve Field Trips
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the attached field trips for the 2019/2020 school year. |
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M.3. Approve School Safety and Security Plane Annual Review Statement of Assurance
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the School Safety and Security Plan Annual Review Statement of Assurance for the 2019-2020 school year. The School Safety and Security Plan Annual Review Statement of Assurance will be submitted to the County Office of Education. |
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M.4. Approve Memorandums of Understanding
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following Memorandums of Understanding: •2019-2020 Memorandum of Understanding between Holland Township School District, Holland Township Police Department and Law Enforcement Officials Regarding 18A:41-9 Access to School Surveillance Equipment |
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M.5. Approve Grant Submission
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of the 6th Grade Science Grant Proposal of The Green Eggs and Sand Horseshoe Crab Program, from Exxon Mobil. The grant would be used for STEM education in the classroom in the amount of $900.00. |
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M.6. Approve Grant Receipt
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the receipt of the 6th Grade Science Grant Proposal of The Green Eggs and Sand Horseshoe Crab Program, from Exxon Mobil. The grant would be used for STEM education in the classroom in the amount of $900.00. |
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M.7. Approve Nursing Service Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Nursing Service Plan for the 2019-2020 School Year |
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M.8. Approve School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Statement
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the following statement for the School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill as per 6A:27-11.2; WHEREAS, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 the Holland Township School Principal Mrs. Susan Wardell oversaw the school bus emergency evacuation drill for all bus routes.The drill was held at approximately 12:20 PM for both the elementary school students and the middle school students in the front of the school in the bus unloading area. |
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M.9. Approve Response to Intervention Program
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approved the Response to Intervention Program for the 2019-2020 School Year. |
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M.10. Approve Student Council Fundraising
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Student Council Members will be fundraising during home basketball games with proceeds split between Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. |
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N. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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N.1. 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: •Nicholas Rogalski: Custodian •Samantha Angione: Teacher/Aide |
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N.2. Rescind Part Time Special Education Teacher (October 15, 2019 BOE Agenda)
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education recinds the employment, of Ms. Amanda Smith as Part-Time Special Education Teacher (24.75 hours per week/.67 FTE) for the 2019-2020 school year beginning on or about November 1, 2019. |
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N.3. Approve Part Time Special Education Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the employment, of Stacey Timpson as Part-Time Special Education Teacher (24.75 hours per week/.67 FTE) for the 2019-2020 school year beginning on or about December 2,2019. FURTHER RESOLVED, Ms. Timpson will be placed on Step 11 MA at .67 FTE of the 2019-2020 HTEA salary guide, $42,092.75 (pro-rated). |
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N.4. Approve Student Teacher
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Lauren DelRosso as a student teacher (Clinical Practice) from Liberty University for one semester effective January 15, 2020. Ms. DelRosso will spend her time with Mrs. Deborah Croasdale. |
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N.5. Approve Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Sarah Tainow's request for unpaid FMLA/NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about November 21, 2019 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis. |
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N.6. Approve Unpaid FMLA Leave Change
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Amy Bashford's request to change her unpaid FMLA leave from a consecutive leave to an intermittent leave beginning December 9, 2019 not to exceed 12 weeks in total. |
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O. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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O.1. Approve Adoption of Policy
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education temporarily suspends Bylaw 131 allowing first reading and adoption of the following Policy and Regulation: •P 8600 (Student Transportation) •R 8600 (Student Transportation) |
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O.2. Approve First Reading of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Policy and Regulation: •P 0141 (Board Member Number and Term) |
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P. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___ |
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P.1. Professional Services
RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves professional services provided by the following for the 2019-20 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 2019-20 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. School Psychiatrist Dr. Saranga Bhalla - $1000.00 for Full evaluation and report (Not to exceed $10,000, 10 Full Evaluations and reports). |
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P.2. Approve Bank Resolution
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the updated certified copies of the Investors Bank resolution to approve a new bank signer for the General Fund and Capital Reserve accounts. It is further resolved to delete Mrs. Scheibener and add Mr. Davis as signatory for these accounts effective November 15, 2019. |
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P.3. Approve Three-Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and form M1 for 2019-2020
RESOLVED, 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 2019-2020 school year, and the submission of the same to the New Jersey Department of Education. Forms are on file in the Business Office. |
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P.4. Approve Transfer of Funds from Agency Bank Account to General Bank Account
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the transfer of $7,155.68 from the Agency bank account to the General Bank account at Investors Bank. The latter amount represents unclaimed balance as of June 30, 2019. |
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P.5. Approve Submission of 2019-2020 (FY20) Health and Safety Evaluation Checklist to NJDOE
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the submission of "Health and Safety Evaluation of School Buildings Checklist 2019-2020" to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). |
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P.6. Approve Transfer of Funds from Payroll Bank Account to General Bank Account
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the transfer of $4,823.83 from the Payroll bank account to the General Bank account at Investors Bank. The latter amount represents unclaimed balance as of June 30,2019. |
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Q. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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Q.1. Board Vacancy
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Q.2. School Safety
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R. 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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S. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property _ Personnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security _XCollective 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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S.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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S.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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T. ADJOURNMENT
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T.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |
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