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Meeting Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. WELCOME
D. ROLL CALL
Davis___
Hackmann___
Hance___
McGuire___
Muller___
Somers__
Walker___
Witucki ___
E. CORRESPONDENCE 
E.1. Thank You from HTEA
F. PRESENTATION
F.1. Delaware Valley High School - Mental Health & Drug Usage Among Teens
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
__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.
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 _________.
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  __________.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows:
H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of December 17, 2019 and the Executive minutes of December 17, 2019 and the Annual Re organizational Meeting minutes of January 2, 2020. 
H.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated December 20, 2019 check number N0389  in the amount of $301,060.28 and bill list dated January 28, 2020 check numbers NO390 to 09694 in the amount of $872,858.21.
H.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending December 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 December 31, 2019and  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 over expended 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 December 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
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.

•Ed Pico: March 22-25, 2020, 2020 NJSBGA Conference/Expo, Atlantic City, NJ,  $200 Registration, Mileage Hotel
I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
J.1. School Safety (AKA HIB) Report - Bi-Annual
J.2. Attendance/Culture Goals Update
J.3. School Board Recognition Month
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
L. EDUCATION 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Hackmann____ Davis___
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 December 6, 2019 - January 17, 2020 and affirms the actions of the administration.
L.2. Approve Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's EVVRS Bi Annual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report for September 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
L.3. Approve Calendar for 2020-2021 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 school calendar.
L.4. Accept Student
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Ms. Elizabeth Vocke's son into Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year tuition free per Policy 5111.
M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Hackmann____Davis___
M.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2019-2020 school year:

•Sarah Bobrowski: Teacher/Aide
•Jordana Keller: Teacher/Aide (Pending Criminal History)
M.2. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves with regret the resignation of Chris Regan (Kindergarten Teacher) effective June 30, 2020.
M.3. Approve Unpaid Days
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves unpaid days for Diane Halpin (Cafeteria Aide) beginning Monday, February 10, 2020 for up to an estimated 3 months.
M.4. Approve Long Term Sub
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Misty Ellis as a Long Term Cafeteria Aide Substitute with an hourly rate of $11.00.
M.5. Approve Student Shadowing
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Geena Basile as a student shadow from Bloomsburg University for one day in the month of March 2020. Ms. Basile will spend her time with Mrs. Stow.
N. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote:
Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___
O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Hackmann____Davis___
O.1. Approve Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program Waiver
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the waiver of requirements for Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program as the District has fewer than 40 students who participate.
O.2. Approve, Accept, and Award Bid For Accessible Ramp Addition
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve, accept, and award bid for Accessible Ramp Addition to Venus Tile and Marble LLC.

Base Bid:   $36,900.00
Alternate Bid AB-01     $ 8,090.00
Total Contract Amount   $44,990.00
P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
P.1. School Funding Reform Act of 2008 Resolution
Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it

RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: 

__Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order
__Purchase Property
_XPersonnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding
__School/Public Security
_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.
R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
S. ADJOURNMENT
S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
A. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
B. FLAG SALUTE
Subject:
C. WELCOME
Description:
Welcome to a meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland. Please be advised that this and all meetings of the Board are open to the public and media, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975); and that advance notice as required therein has been provided.  This is a regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland at which formal action may be taken.  The public will have an opportunity to be heard as indicated on the Agenda, at points in the meeting provided for the public to address the Board. 
Subject:
D. ROLL CALL
Davis___
Hackmann___
Hance___
McGuire___
Muller___
Somers__
Walker___
Witucki ___
Subject:
E. CORRESPONDENCE 
Subject:
E.1. Thank You from HTEA
Subject:
F. PRESENTATION
Subject:
F.1. Delaware Valley High School - Mental Health & Drug Usage Among Teens
Subject:
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
__Personnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding
_  School/Public Security
__Collective Bargaining
__Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation

And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required.
Subject:
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 _________.
Subject:
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  __________.
Subject:
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows:
Description:

Roll Call Vote: 

Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___
Subject:
H.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of December 17, 2019 and the Executive minutes of December 17, 2019 and the Annual Re organizational Meeting minutes of January 2, 2020. 
Subject:
H.2. Bill List 
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated December 20, 2019 check number N0389  in the amount of $301,060.28 and bill list dated January 28, 2020 check numbers NO390 to 09694 in the amount of $872,858.21.
Subject:
H.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending December 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 December 31, 2019and  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 over expended 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 December 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
Subject:
H.4. Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve work-related and related expenses reimbursement for the following staff members that is directly related to and within the scope of their current work responsibilities, promotes the delivery of instruction, and is critical to he instructional needs of the School District or furthers the efficient operation of the School District, and is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent.

•Ed Pico: March 22-25, 2020, 2020 NJSBGA Conference/Expo, Atlantic City, NJ,  $200 Registration, Mileage Hotel
Subject:
I. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
Subject:
J. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject:
J.1. School Safety (AKA HIB) Report - Bi-Annual
Subject:
J.2. Attendance/Culture Goals Update
Subject:
J.3. School Board Recognition Month
Subject:
K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Subject:
L. EDUCATION 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Hackmann____ Davis___
Subject:
L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for December 6, 2019 - January 17, 2020 and affirms the actions of the administration.
Subject:
L.2. Approve Superintendent's EVVRS BiAnnual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's EVVRS Bi Annual Report and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying BiAnnual Report for September 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
Subject:
L.3. Approve Calendar for 2020-2021 School Year
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 school calendar.
Subject:
L.4. Accept Student
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts Ms. Elizabeth Vocke's son into Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year tuition free per Policy 5111.
Subject:
M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: 
Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Hackmann____Davis___
Subject:
M.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2019-2020 school year:

•Sarah Bobrowski: Teacher/Aide
•Jordana Keller: Teacher/Aide (Pending Criminal History)
Subject:
M.2. Approve Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves with regret the resignation of Chris Regan (Kindergarten Teacher) effective June 30, 2020.
Subject:
M.3. Approve Unpaid Days
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves unpaid days for Diane Halpin (Cafeteria Aide) beginning Monday, February 10, 2020 for up to an estimated 3 months.
Subject:
M.4. Approve Long Term Sub
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Ms. Misty Ellis as a Long Term Cafeteria Aide Substitute with an hourly rate of $11.00.
Subject:
M.5. Approve Student Shadowing
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Geena Basile as a student shadow from Bloomsburg University for one day in the month of March 2020. Ms. Basile will spend her time with Mrs. Stow.
Subject:
N. POLICY 
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote:
Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Davis___
Subject:
O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by      , seconded by      , to approve the following items:

Roll Call Vote: Hance___McGuire___Muller___Somers___Walker___Witucki___Hackmann____Davis___
Subject:
O.1. Approve Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program Waiver
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the waiver of requirements for Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program as the District has fewer than 40 students who participate.
Subject:
O.2. Approve, Accept, and Award Bid For Accessible Ramp Addition
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve, accept, and award bid for Accessible Ramp Addition to Venus Tile and Marble LLC.

Base Bid:   $36,900.00
Alternate Bid AB-01     $ 8,090.00
Total Contract Amount   $44,990.00
Subject:
P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
Subject:
P.1. School Funding Reform Act of 2008 Resolution
Subject:
Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
Description:
The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167.  At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length.
Subject:
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it

RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: 

__Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order
__Purchase Property
_XPersonnel Matters
__Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student
__Investigation into Violations of Law
__Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit
__Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding
__School/Public Security
_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.
Subject:
R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________.
Subject:
R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at  __________.
Subject:
S. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________.

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